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The Right Place and CWD partner with OVD Insurance on its acquisition of 7-story downtown Grand Rapids office building
Privately-owned insurance brokerage purchasing 37 Ottawa building for new HQ; adding 131 people with plans for additional expansion

Client Spotlight: Orb Aerospace
Technology assessment leads to new product development

Oceana County Economic Alliance assists Peterson Farms with $32 million expansion in Shelby Township
Growing demand for fruit juice concentration leads to expanded operations and 96 new jobs.

AI, Tariffs & Supply Chain Trends: What’s Coming at the 2025 Supply Chain Management Conference
The 2025 Supply Chain Management Conference isn’t just about keeping up - it’s about getting ahead.

The Right Place assists HexArmor with $11.4 million expansion
Rapid market share growth leads personal protective equipment provider to expand with a 59,000 SF facility addition and addition of 100 jobs

Reflecting on Our Journey: Tech Council of West Michigan’s 2024 Year in Review
The past year has been transformative for our Tech Council, marked by significant achievements.

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.

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 and Vibrant Futures Partner to Develop West Regional Child Care Action Plan
Together with Vibrant Futures, The Right Place developed the West Regional Child Care Action Plan with the help of a 50-member coalition

The Right Place provides update on Tech Strategy for Greater Grand Rapids Region
10-year strategy will position region as a leading tech cluster in Midwest; creating 20,000 new jobs in the tech sector