Today, The Right Place, in collaboration with the Montcalm Economic Alliance and Michigan Economic Development Corporation, announced that upscale refrigeration manufacturer Northland Corporation will expand its facility at 1260 E. Van Deinse in Greenville, creating 200 new jobs and $21.4 million in capital investment.
The Right Place, Inc.
Non-profit Organizations
Grand Rapids, Michigan 9,599 followers
Your single source for business success in West Michigan
About us
Serving West Michigan since 1985, The Right Place, Inc. is a regional non-profit economic development organization in Grand Rapids, which is supported by investments from the private and public sector. The Right Place drives regional Economic Development initiatives to stimulate economic growth, wealth creation, and operational excellence by focusing on productivity, innovation, and the retention and creation of quality employment in the West Michigan community. Staffed by a team with more than 150 years of combined experience, we are a single source of services, information and support for companies that want to grow in West Michigan. Our work is evidenced by billions in new capital investment, and thousands of new and retained jobs in West Michigan. The Right Place plays a vital role in transforming West Michigan's economy and building a thriving global center for future business and innovation.
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http://www.rightplace.org
External link for The Right Place, Inc.
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1985
- Specialties
- Business Retention, Business Expansion, Business Attraction, Community Development, and Talent
Locations
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Primary
125 Ottawa Ave.
Suite 450
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503, US
Employees at The Right Place, Inc.
Updates
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Tech Week GR 2024 is almost here! Who’s excited? 🙋♀️ Here are just a few exciting events taking place during the week. For more information or to view the full lineup of events, visit techweekgr.com.
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What happens at an unconference? Tech Week GR has: ✅ Hands-on tech demos and exhibits ✅ How-to workshops ✅ Panel and Q&A discussions ✅ Pitch competitions You can expect 40+ events over six days at this year’s Tech Week GR. Thanks to our ‘unconference’ model, events are created by the community for the community. Learn more about what to expect this year from our friends at Purpose Jobs: https://bit.ly/3X14yIW
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This year’s Tech Week GR Kick-Off Event would not be possible without our visionary sponsors - Corewell Health and Insperity! Thank you for helping us make this event possible. We look forward to seeing everyone at Tech Week’s Kick-Off Event, featuring Stephen Dubner, on September 16th!
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We are just under a month away from the Tech Week 2024 Kick-Off Event! Join us on September 16th as we celebrate the start of Tech Week 2024. Our keynote speaker is Stephen Dubner, a widely renowned author, journalist, and radio TV personality best known for his Freakonomics book and podcast series. Secure your spot here: https://bit.ly/3VY3tBb
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Congratulations to Kelly Jo W. on earning the Emerging Star Award from the Michigan Economic Developers Association! We are so lucky to have Kelly on our team and look forward to seeing the impact she will continue to make on our region.
The Emerging Star Award identifies outstanding contributions to economic development in Michigan within their first ten years of experience. Recipients of this award have demonstrated the ability to show leadership skills both inside and outside of MEDA while also volunteering within their own community. Nominated by Julie Burrell, Economic Development Director, Newaygo County with The Right Place, Inc., this year's recipient was Kelly Jo W., Executive Director of the Mecosta County Development Corporation with The Right Place, Inc. Kelly has made quite the impression already in her young economic development career. Aside from collaborating with other Right Place staff on the Gotion project from the day she started, Kelly has also assisted Big Rapids Products with a $3M expansion, resulting in 75 new jobs in the area. Additionally, she's prioritized workforce training, successfully bringing 160 Driving Academy to Big Rapids, offering CDL training, and filling a huge gap in the region. Kelly has built relationships with Ferris State University, the Mecosta County Convention and Visitors Bureau, and multiple municipalities within Mecosta County, encouraging collaboration and positive growth. We look forward to seeing what Kelly can do for Mecosta County and the entire state in the future!
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We would like to express our appreciation to our new and renewing investors: DornerWorks Gentex Corporation InsITe Business Solutions, Inc. PNC SpartanNash Wells Fargo Thank you for trusting our mission of driving economic growth and shared prosperity for all in the Greater Grand Rapids region. To view all of our current investors, visit https://bit.ly/3ds29kG
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Hey, Grand Rapids! With Tech Week 2024 just around the corner, we wanted to share a few events we're looking forward to. To view the full lineup of events, visit techweekgr.com.
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We are BACK with another Talking Talent video! Listen in as Victor Joaquin, SHRM-CP and Julie Burrell chat with Cathy and Pete about how Gerber Federal Credit Union prioritizes their employees’ well-being and community involvement.
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Thank you to Meijer for sponsoring the Tech Week GR 2024 Kick-off Event! This event would not be possible without your support. We look forward to seeing everyone at the kick-off event featuring Stephen Dubner on September 16th!