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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Candid Conversations | February 20

Candid Conversations | February 20

Developing Talent Pipelines Through Internships and Strength-Based Hiring with Stacy Paul

February 20, 2026
9:00AM–11:00AMBamboo Grand Rapids
Supply Chain Management Conference 2026

Supply Chain Management Conference 2026

Join industry leaders to learn more about what’s next for supply chains in our region and beyond.

March 3, 2026
8:30AM–4:00PMAmway Grand Plaza
Q1 MiDevice Consortium Meeting

Q1 MiDevice Consortium Meeting

This is a member-exclusive event.

March 4, 2026
3:00PM–5:00PMDoug Meijer Medical Innovation Building

Recent News

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Manufacturing Spotlight: USAMR
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February 17th, 2026

Manufacturing Spotlight: USAMR

Nick Saur and Shiva Sundaram, co-founders of USAMR, are determined to solve a growing challenge in the automation and mobile robotics market

The Right Place Launches 2026-2028 Strategic Plan
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February 12th, 2026

The Right Place Launches 2026-2028 Strategic Plan

Westwood AI Awarded Grant to Participate in FLITE Program
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February 6th, 2026

Westwood AI Awarded Grant to Participate in FLITE Program

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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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