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Global technology company to open office at 25 Ottawa NW, creating 100 jobs

Cybersecurity compliance consulting firm chooses Grand Rapids to expand

Exciting times ahead for tech companies in the Greater Grand Rapids region.

The metro’s local tech employment has grown by 28% in the past five years (3^rd highest of emerging markets) and its tech talent wages have increased by 20% (9^th highest). This is the first time Grand Rapids has reappeared on the report since 2019.

On June 1st, The Right Place hosted the inaugural Onward Michigan event. It was a day filled with inspiration and growth.

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

World's first shareholder loyalty and engagement platform TiiCKER is moving its HQ to Grand Rapids

Automation company to add 50 jobs, invest $5.7 million to expand location in Walker

As we push towards the end of the year, I think it’s a good time to reflect on workplace trends we are seeing, and how might the challenges of 2022 bring West Michigan new opportunities for growth in 2023?

What better way to share our story, attract new founders to our region, and also show off the spectacular companies that are already located here, than launching the first ever Tech Week Grand Rapids and Michigan Tech Week?