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Tech Week Grand Rapids switched to the unconference model last year and scaled to 13,000 participants in the process, a 270% growth from 2022. This year, the unconference is back with more than 40 events hosted across six days, from September 16-21, 2024.

Following the success of its annual Developer Day event last month, The Right Place, Inc. has published a 20-page Development Report that analyzes West Michigan’s industrial, office, retail, and housing development sectors

Business Facilities recently ranked Grand Rapids in the top 3 mid-sized metros with the Best Business Climates and top 10 Small Manufacturing Hubs

CNN Travel recently ranked Grand Rapids #8 on their list of America’s Best Towns to Visit in 2024.

Event host applications now open for Tech Week GR, a collection of events that will showcase the region’s tech sector

Checkr recently ranked Grand Rapids #20 on their list of the Best US Cities for New College Grads in 2024.

Adhesive manufacturer adding 60 jobs to Grand Rapids region

Dairy processor to add 32 jobs, invest $59 million to expand location in Wyoming

Adhesive vinyl film manufacturer to add 52 jobs, invest $6.9 million to expand location in Sparta

Medical device manufacturing service provider to add 50 jobs, invest $4.5 million to expand locations in Cascade Charter Township and City of Kentwood