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My Internship Experience at The Right Place
Mia LaMontagne, our Marketing & Communications Intern for 2024, shares her experience interning at The Right Place

The Right Place 2024 Year in Review
2024 was a transformative year for The Right Place, marked by significant milestones and impactful successes for our region.

The Right Place assists BENTELER with $105 million expansion
147 jobs being added at new 315,000 SF EV component plant at Site 36

2025 Economic Outlook for Greater Grand Rapids Shared at The Right Place’s Annual Event
Today, regional economic development organization The Right Place, Inc. hosted its 2024 Economic Outlook for the Greater Grand Rapids Region.

Eagle Alloy: Training Boosts Efficiency & Productivity
Through MMTC partnerships, Eagle Alloy created a tailored upskilling program for their workforce, addressing the skills gap and improving overall efficiency and productivity

West Michigan economic development agencies seeking bids for state’s $75 million Revitalization and Placemaking program
The Right Place, Lakeshore Advantage and Greater Muskegon Economic Development looking to help secure funding for public placemaking projects within 13 county region

The Right Place releases 2024 Talent Report
The report gives a detailed look into current workforce trends, highlighting the need for businesses to focus on flexibility, skill development, and employee well-being while continuing efforts in diversity and inclusion to stay competitive

Mentavi Health Makes Mental Wellness Accessible
The company has helped more than 180,000 people access attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other mental health diagnoses and treatment paths

Lowell, Lowell Charter Township Approve Cooperation Agreement for Development that Will Bring Investment and Jobs

KNITit: Investment Optimizes Operations and Advances Their Workforce
KNITit, a woman-owned 3D knitting company in Holland, Michigan, recently modernized its operations with advanced technology and workforce upskilling, supported by MMTC and MEDC grants