Why Greater Grand Rapids
Welcome to the Greater Grand Rapids region
International Landing Zone program developed by The Right Place
Our International Landing Zone program provides businesses entering or expanding into the Greater Grand Rapids region with an accelerated introduction to the region’s business practices, regulations, and culture. Businesses who utilize our Landing Zone program make valuable contacts in the region more quickly and efficiently by accessing our extensive network of local resources, assisting companies to achieve their businesses goals.
Our services include:
- US Incorporation / Government regulations and licenses
- Immigration and Visa
- IP protection / patenting
- Site selection / Property search
- Domestic Research
- Potential customer / supplier connections
- Import / Export, logistics, and assistance
- Customs brokerage and Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) support
- Financial connections (Banking, Accounting, Payroll, Taxes)
- Access to Capital, angel and venture capital networks
- Talent assistance (Hiring, Training support, Benefits, Healthcare)
- Marketing and Advertising
- Assistance in receiving state and local incentives!
See our list of private service providers.
View hereOur Trusted Partners:
- Chamber Alliance of Mason County
- City of Grand Rapids SmartZone
- Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc. (DGRI)
- Experience Grand Rapids
- Grand Rapids Area Black Businesses (GRABB)
- Grand Rapids Chamber
- Grand Rapids Inventors Network
- Grand Rapids Sister Cities International
- Hello West Michigan
- Ionia County Economic Alliance (ICEA)
- Lake County Economic Development Alliance (LCEDA)
- Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center – West (MMTC)
- Michigan Economic Development Corporation
- Michigan Small Business Development Center
- Montcalm Economic Alliance (MEA)
- Michigan State University Innovations
- Oceana County Economic Alliance (OCEA)
- Start Garden
- Van Andel Global Trade Center
- Van Andel Research Institute
- West Michigan Hispanic Chamber
- West Michigan Works
- World Affairs Council of Western Michigan
- Two dozen higher education institutions within our metropolitan area!
Infographic: International Landing Zone
View the InfographicContact Brent for more info or to connect with a service provider.
Brent Case
Vice President, Business DevelopmentBrent works to recruit new business investment and jobs to the region. He also assists West Michigan companies during the decision-making portion of the expansion process to outline the benefits of growing locally as opposed to out-of-state.
Full Bio
Brent Case
Vice President, Business DevelopmentBrent works to recruit new business investment and jobs to the region. He also assists West Michigan companies during the decision-making portion of the expansion process to outline the benefits of growing locally as opposed to out-of-state.
Recent News
Riveridge secures $100,000 expansion grant, adds jobs
Riveridge Produce Marketing has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
The Right Place assists Prism Controls with $3.8 million expansion in Vergennes Township
Longtime agri-tech company intends to add 28 staff and double existing production facility for egg and poultry farm management systems
The Right Place assists Shoulder Innovations with new headquarters in Byron Township
Growing medical technology company also adding 42 jobs to keep up with customer demand