Grow Your Business in Greater Grand Rapids
Centrally located between Chicago and Detroit, Grand Rapids is Michigan’s second-largest city and a hub for research, innovation, and a thriving regional economy.
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What We Do
For 40 years The Right Place has offered confidential, comprehensive business support services in Greater Grand Rapids. Our team has assisted thousands of companies to spur more than $6 billion in investments and 50,000 new jobs throughout the region.
- Supply Chain & Partner Opportunities
- Confidential Site Location Services
- State & Local Incentives
- Regional Service Providers
- Regional Business Infrastructure Improvements
- Manufacturing Innovation & Product Development
- International Business Development
- West Michigan Business Research
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Upcoming Events
All EventsManufacturers Council | Work Based Learning and Youth Engagement at KCTC
This is a manufacturers council member-exclusive event.
Economic Outlook for 2026
Stay ahead of the curve with expert forecasts shaping the year to come.
Supply Chain Management Conference 2026
Registration opens early 2026.
Recent News
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Manufacturers Spotlight: Next Chapter Manufacturing
Innovation is reshaping the advanced manufacturing landscape in the Greater Grand Rapids Region, and Next Chapter Manufacturing is one such organization that is adapting with intention.
Manufacturing Best Practices in West Michigan: Highlights from Flexfab and Gentex
The Right Place, Inc. (RPI) strives to create a sustainable, growing economy in Greater Grand Rapids while providing opportunities for industry leaders to engage in this movement. Of our four industry councils, this piece highlights recent events attended by the Manufacturers Council and the Supply Chain Management Council.
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.
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Achieving our vision of sustainable growth and economic prosperity for all in the Greater Grand Rapids region will take the support of the businesses and key stakeholders that make up our community.