Regional Industries
Tech Report
In 2021, The Right Place engaged over 300 area leaders to develop a tech strategy that positions Greater Grand Rapids as a leading tech hub in the Midwest over the next decade. This year's report takes a deeper look into some big wins in tech careers, how venture capital is investing in our region, the state of our tech ecosystem, and much more.
Read our 2025 Tech Report
Take a look at the state of the technology sector across the Greater Grand Rapids Region.
2025 Tech Report Highlights
- 1,312 tech jobs added in the last year
- Named the number one city on the rise in 2025 by LinkedIn
- 12 venture capital deals, with $63.5 million in capital raised
- Median tech salary of $90K
Recent News in Tech
Momentum in Motion: Tech, Growth and the Road Ahead for Greater Grand Rapids
Greater Grand Rapids is in the midst of a transformation - and the data prove it. The Right Place’s newly released 2025 Tech Report, unveiled during Tech Week Grand Rapids, offers the clearest picture yet of how the region’s innovation economy is scaling.
Call for Nominations: Top 5 Technology & Innovation Companies to Be Featured at VC Insights & Innovation Showcase
The Right Place, Inc. is now accepting nominations for the companies in the region to be recognized at the VC Insights & Innovation Showcase during Tech Week Grand Rapids.
Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak to Headline Tech Week Grand Rapids 2025
Tech Week returns September 15–20, 2025 with Wozniak headlining the Kick-off event