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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Tech Week Grand Rapids 2025

Tech Week Grand Rapids 2025

Join us for Tech Week Grand Rapids, happening September 15-20, 2025.

September 15–21, 2025
12:00AM–12:00AMEvent locations vary.
MIPitch 2025

MIPitch 2025

Annual pitch competition, MIPitch, is back for it's fifth year to spark change and entrepreneurial growth in some of West Michigan's more rural communities.

September 18, 2025
4:30PM–8:00PMTimbers Event Center
Lou Von Thaer, President & CEO of Battelle, Keynote & Exclusive Roundtable

Lou Von Thaer, President & CEO of Battelle, Keynote & Exclusive Roundtable

This is a manufacturers council member-exclusive event.

September 22, 2025
2:00PM–3:30PMJW Marriott

Recent News

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The Right Place Releases 2025 Tech Report During Tech Week Grand Rapids
September 16th, 2025

The Right Place Releases 2025 Tech Report During Tech Week Grand Rapids

The Right Place assists Weiss Technik North America with $25 million expansion in Kentwood
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August 21st, 2025

The Right Place assists Weiss Technik North America with $25 million expansion in Kentwood

Increased customer demand for environmental test chambers spurs company to construct 125,000 SF facility and add 36 high-tech jobs

Grand Rapids Named #1 City to Grow Your Career on LinkedIn’s Cities on the Rise List
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July 15th, 2025

Grand Rapids Named #1 City to Grow Your Career on LinkedIn’s Cities on the Rise List

Grand Rapids has been named the #1 city to grow your career on LinkedIn’s inaugural Cities on the Rise list

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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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