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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

Pitch North Announces Winners
This year’s contest received 28 business idea submissions, from which five finalists were selected by a local committee to pitch at the live event.

Entrepreneurs Selected as Finalists for Annual Pitch North Competition
Local entrepreneurs will pitch business ideas for a chance at $5,000 during a live pitch competition being held August 7 in Hart.

NCEDP assists Slate Building with Hesperia renovation
Local pharmacy to add three housing units to second floor

Entrepreneur Support Event Coming to Newaygo
Newaygo County Economic Development Partnership and Start Garden partnering to host entrepreneurial support event in Newaygo County

African American Historic Resorts in Michigan Recognized by The Cultural Landscape Foundation
Idlewild Historic District and Woodland Park highlighted by The Cultural Landscape Foundation

NCEDP assists G-M Wood Products with Newaygo expansion
Wood components supplier to add 25 jobs, invest $8.67 million to expand location in Newaygo

NEWAYGO COUNTY LEADERSHIP PROGRAM TO LAUNCH
Today, The Newaygo County Economic Development Partnership (NCEDP), powered by The Right Place, Inc., announced a new leadership program launching in January 2024.

$6.1M in Revitalization and Placemaking Program funds will support 17 West Michigan placemaking projects

Pitch North Announces Winners
Five local entrepreneurs pitched their business ideas to a panel of judges and an audience of over 50 people at the fifth annual Pitch North competition held on August 17th at the Pavilion at Waters Edge in Fremont.