Regions

Mecosta County

The Right Place and the Mecosta County Economic Development Corporation recently concluded a three-year partnership focused on advancing economic development in the region. We are grateful for the collaboration. For current economic development resources and information for Mecosta County, please visit the official Mecosta County website.

We look forward to opportunities to work together again in the future.

Partners of the Right Place

We work alongside several partner organizations to drive regional economic development and growth.

Our Partners

What We Do

The Right Place serves both current and prospective West Michigan companies, providing one-stop assistance for location, innovation, and growth.

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Recent News

Beyond the Numbers: Key Insights from The Right Place’s 2025 Reports
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Beyond the Numbers: Key Insights from The Right Place’s 2025 Reports

The Right Place’s 2025 industry reports highlight the trends, challenges, and progress shaping our regional economy. Together, these insights take us beyond the numbers to better understand the forces driving our future.

BLOUGH INC. | From Turnover to Transformation: Blough Inc.’s Leadership Journey to Operational Excellence
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BLOUGH INC. | From Turnover to Transformation: Blough Inc.’s Leadership Journey to Operational Excellence

Founded in 1962 in Lowell, Michigan, with just three employees, Blough Inc. has grown into a veteran-owned industry leader, now operating out of a 50,000-square-foot, climate-controlled facility. Today, the company serves more than 15 industries, leveraging advanced automated and robotic technologies.

Momentum in Motion: Tech, Growth and the Road Ahead for Greater Grand Rapids
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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.

Upcoming Events

Manufacturers Council | Work Based Learning and Youth Engagement at KCTC

Manufacturers Council | Work Based Learning and Youth Engagement at KCTC

This is a manufacturers council member-exclusive event.

December 3, 2025
7:30AM–10:00AMKent Career Tech Center
Economic Outlook for 2026

Economic Outlook for 2026

Stay ahead of the curve with expert forecasts shaping the year to come.

December 4, 2025
7:30AM–10:00AMJW Marriott Downtown Grand Rapids
Supply Chain Management Conference 2026

Supply Chain Management Conference 2026

Registration opens early 2026.

March 3, 2026
12:00AM–12:00AMAmway Grand Plaza