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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Upcoming Events

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Manufacturers Council Tour of Best Practice | Flexfab

Manufacturers Council Tour of Best Practice | Flexfab

This is a manufacturers council member-exclusive event.

October 8, 2025
7:30AM–10:00AMFlexfab
The Right Place Investor Exchange - October 2025

The Right Place Investor Exchange - October 2025

Reshoring, Trade, and Community Readiness

October 15, 2025
3:00PM–5:00PMJW Marriott Grand Rapids
Talent Learning Lab | November 4, 2025

Talent Learning Lab | November 4, 2025

Workplace Success: Creating a Culture that Retains Top Talent

November 4, 2025
3:00PM–5:00PMWarner Norcross + Judd

Recent News

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JIREH METAL: Training & User Groups Unlock Growth Potential
October 6th, 2025

JIREH METAL: Training & User Groups Unlock Growth Potential

Jireh Metal Products, founded in 1983 as a family-owned business, has built strong, long-standing relationships with leading partners in the furniture, automotive, and hardware industries.

Supervisor Leadership User Group | Jim Borgeld Testimonial
October 2nd, 2025

Supervisor Leadership User Group | Jim Borgeld Testimonial

Lake County Economic Development Alliance one of ten organizations selected for inaugural cohort to tackle economic transition
September 29th, 2025

Lake County Economic Development Alliance one of ten organizations selected for inaugural cohort to tackle economic transition

Peer learning cohort program supporting economic growth to launch this October

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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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