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.
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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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What The Right
Place Is Doing

Upcoming Events

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Talent Learning Lab | April 24, 2025

Talent Learning Lab | April 24, 2025

Enhancing Talent Acquisition through AI & Automation

April 24, 2025
3:00PM–5:00PMAtomic Object
The Right Place Investor Exchange - May 2025

The Right Place Investor Exchange - May 2025

This is an investor-exclusive event.

May 20, 2025
12:00AM–12:00AMLocation TBD
Talent Learning Lab | May 20, 2025

Talent Learning Lab | May 20, 2025

Reducing Barriers to Increase Retention

May 20, 2025
3:00PM–5:00PMUrban League of West Michigan

Recent News

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The Right Place and CWD partner with OVD Insurance on its acquisition of 7-story downtown Grand Rapids office building
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March 27th, 2025

The Right Place and CWD partner with OVD Insurance on its acquisition of 7-story downtown Grand Rapids office building

Privately-owned insurance brokerage purchasing 37 Ottawa building for new HQ; adding 131 people with plans for additional expansion

Client Spotlight: Orb Aerospace
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March 4th, 2025

Client Spotlight: Orb Aerospace

Technology assessment leads to new product development

Oceana County Economic Alliance assists Peterson Farms with $32 million expansion in Shelby Township
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February 25th, 2025

Oceana County Economic Alliance assists Peterson Farms with $32 million expansion in Shelby Township

Growing demand for fruit juice concentration leads to expanded operations and 96 new jobs.

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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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