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.

Why Greater Grand Rapids
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The Right Place recognized as a Best & Brightest Company to Work For

The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® program identifies and honors organizations that display a commitment to excellence in their human resource practices and employee enrichment. Organizations are assessed based on categories such as communication, work-life balance, employee education, diversity, recognition, retention and more.

Regional Industries

Health Sciences

Health Sciences

We’re making it happen on the Medical Mile. World-class research, healthcare, manufacturing and education facilities are all here in Greater Grand Rapids.
Advanced Manufacturing

Advanced Manufacturing

Greater Grand Rapids is home to one of the nation’s largest and most extensive manufacturing sectors.
Information Technology

Information Technology

Our region’s IT sector is one of the fastest growing in the nation and has a robust tech talent pipeline driving it forward.
Food Processing & Agribusiness

Food Processing & Agribusiness

Surrounded by 20% of the world’s fresh water, Greater Grand Rapids is among the most productive and diverse agricultural regions in the nation.

Our Services

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.


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  • 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

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2026 Q1 Technology Exchange | February 4

2026 Q1 Technology Exchange | February 4

This is a closed, members-only session.

February 4, 2026
2:30PM–6:00PMJunior Achievement
The Right Place's 2026-2028 Strategic Plan Launch Event

The Right Place's 2026-2028 Strategic Plan Launch Event

Throughout 2025, The Right Place invited business and community leaders from across the region to help shape our next strategic plan. The result is a shared roadmap that will guide our work from 2026–2028.

February 12, 2026
7:30AM–10:00AMFrederik Meijer Gardens
Coffee Circle | February 18

Coffee Circle | February 18

Join us for a coffee circle at the Girl Scout DreamLab.

February 18, 2026
8:30AM–9:30AMGirl Scout DreamLab

Recent News

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My Internship Experience at The Right Place
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My Internship Experience at The Right Place

Lauren Brasher, our Marketing & Communications Intern for Summer and Fall of 2025, shares her experience of what it was like to intern at The Right Place.

The Right Place announces board of directors changes for 2026
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The Right Place announces board of directors changes for 2026

The Right Place, Inc. has announced changes to its board of directors for 2026, welcoming 13 new members and recognizing the contributions of five retiring member.

Manufacturing Spotlight: Baking Company
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Manufacturing Spotlight: Baking Company

Baking Company, a food manufacturer located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, was established as its own entity in 2021 and has carried on the tradition Savory Foods has maintained for the last 25 years.

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Invest in Greater Grand Rapids’ Economic Future

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.

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