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Grand Rapids-Wyoming among top cities recognized by Reuters for seven years of job growth
International news organization, Reuters, recently published an analysis of seven-year job growth in metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) throughout the United States.
The Right Place assists Roskam Baking Company with plant expansion
Today The Right Place, Inc., in collaboration with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and the City of Kentwood, announced that Roskam Baking Company will be expanding its operations at 5565 Broadmoor Ave SE in Kentwood, Michigan. This expansion will result in the creation of 238 new jobs and a capital investment of $85.2 million.
Grand Rapids ranked No. 4 best city for first-time home buyers in the US
In an evaluation of 300 cities throughout the U.S., WalletHub found Grand Rapids, Mich. to be the No. 4 best location for first-time home buyers in the country.
Grand Rapids among top hiring metros in the U.S.
Looking to move where the job opportunities are? Well look no further, because Grand Rapids businesses have reported some of the top hiring outlooks in the U.S.
Greater Grand Rapids leads population growth for Michigan
According to U.S. Census Bureau, as of last summer, Grand Rapids saw a population increase of 1,135 residents. Surrounding townships also saw significant increases, boosting the overall population gain for the region.
The Right Place assists cyber security company with expansion
Today The Right Place, Inc., in collaboration with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced that full-scope cyber security company Vulnerability Discovery & Analysis Labs, LLC (VDA Labs) has expanded to a new location at 5234 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525.
Grand Rapids is No. 2 destination for millennials in the US
Recently, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) released a report from a study analyzing where millennials are currently living and moving to across the U.S. The study analyzed employment gains, populations trends, income levels and housing conditions in 100 of the largest metropolitan areas across the country.
Grand Rapids takes three top slots in 2019 rankings from U.S. News
U.S. News & World Report recently published several annual rankings of the best places to live in the U.S. Grand Rapids, Michigan took spots in three of the lists, landing No. 13 for overall Best Places to Live in the U.S. in 2019, and earning the No. 6 spot in both Best Affordable Places to Live in the U.S. in 2019 and Best Places to Retire in the U.S.
The Right Place assists Feyen Zylstra with local expansion
Today The Right Place, Inc., in collaboration with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and the City of Walker, announced that industrial technology and electrical services firm Feyen Zylstra will be expanding to a second location in the City of Walker.
The Kent County Department of Public Works and The Right Place begin strategic partnership for Sustainable Business Park
The Kent County Department of Public Works (DPW) and The Right Place, Inc. have announced a multi-year strategic partnership for the planning and development of the Kent County Sustainable Business Park.
