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 Q4 Technology Exchange | October 14

2026 Q4 Technology Exchange | October 14

This is a member-exclusive event.

October 14, 2026
3:00PM–5:00PMLocation TBD
ValueSelling Workshop

ValueSelling Workshop

Register for the ValueSelling Workshop and Build a Stronger Sales Approach.

October 22, 2026
8:00AM–12:30PMThe Right Place
West Michigan Manufacturing Defense Cooperative | State of Cyber

West Michigan Manufacturing Defense Cooperative | State of Cyber

This is an exclusive, interactive cohort designed for manufacturers interested in diversifying operations and exploring opportunities within the Department of Defense supply chain.

November 4, 2026
8:30AM–11:00AMGVSU Seidman College of Business

Recent News

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My Internship Experience with The Right Place & Tech Week Grand Rapids
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My Internship Experience with The Right Place & Tech Week Grand Rapids

Izzy Zdanowski, our Tech Week Marketing Intern for 2026, shares her experience of what it was like to intern at The Right Place.

Great Lakes Castings Builds Stronger Leadership and Team Performance
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Great Lakes Castings Builds Stronger Leadership and Team Performance

Founded as a small local foundry in 1945, Great Lakes Castings has grown into an industry-leading manufacturer with facilities in Ludington and Holland, Michigan.

Riveridge secures $100,000 expansion grant, adds jobs
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Riveridge secures $100,000 expansion grant, adds jobs

Riveridge Produce Marketing has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

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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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