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Greater Grand Rapids companies signal expansion optimism despite ongoing sales pressures

Greater Grand Rapids companies signal expansion optimism despite ongoing sales pressures

Spring 2026 outreach finds more companies planning to grow even as revenue concerns persist

Inside West Michigan’s Manufacturing Industry: Lessons from Local Manufacturers
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Inside West Michigan’s Manufacturing Industry: Lessons from Local Manufacturers

At The Right Place, we create opportunities for industry leaders to come together and engage in real-world discussions impacting their day-to-day operations in order to share best practices and solve common challenges.

Applications Are Now Open to Host an Event at Tech Week Grand Rapids 2026
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Applications Are Now Open to Host an Event at Tech Week Grand Rapids 2026

Tech Week Grand Rapids returns September 14–19, 2026, and we're looking for organizations, companies, and community leaders ready to shape what this week becomes.

Upcoming Events

Radical Hospitality: Connect, Sip, & Explore Ada | Friday, June 12

Radical Hospitality: Connect, Sip, & Explore Ada | Friday, June 12

Come early, connect over drinks and bites, and head out to Beers at the Bridge together!


June 12, 2026
4:00PM–9:00PMZeytin Turkish Restaurant
Candid Conversations | June 18

Candid Conversations | June 18

Higher Education’s Role in Preparing Tomorrow’s Workforce with Dr. Philomena Mantella

June 18, 2026
1:00PM–3:00PMDaniel and Pamella DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health
Best Practices: Selling & Marketing on Value (Not Price) – Webinar #1

Best Practices: Selling & Marketing on Value (Not Price) – Webinar #1

In this opening session, Doug Von Koenig explores the concept of value and what it means in a business context, how it is created, and how sales and marketing professionals can effectively communicate it to their clients.

July 23, 2026
9:30AM–10:15AMWebinar will be held virtually