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$6.1M in Revitalization and Placemaking Program funds will support 17 West Michigan placemaking projects![RAP Grant Recipients 2023](/imager/rightplace_nyc3_cdn_digitaloceanspaces_com/production/uploads/images/RAP-Grant-Recipients-2023_8dc4468b817caf46fc796da2175b2394.png)
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October 13th, 2023
$6.1M in Revitalization and Placemaking Program funds will support 17 West Michigan placemaking projects
The Right Place Tech Strategy making great strides toward goal![Tech Report i PDF Low](/imager/rightplace_nyc3_cdn_digitaloceanspaces_com/production/uploads/images/Tech-Report-iPDF-Low_8dc4468b817caf46fc796da2175b2394.png)
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September 22nd, 2023
The Right Place Tech Strategy making great strides toward goal
To date, 3,352 tech jobs have been created.
The Right Place assists Gentex with opening technology hub in downtown Grand Rapids![Tech Report i PDF Low](http://rightplace.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/images/default__news-post.png)
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September 18th, 2023
The Right Place assists Gentex with opening technology hub in downtown Grand Rapids
Global technology company to open office at 25 Ottawa NW, creating 100 jobs
Strong relationships helped cybersecurity firm, Prescott, choose Grand Rapids to expand![Tech Report i PDF Low](http://rightplace.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/images/default__news-post.png)
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August 9th, 2023
Strong relationships helped cybersecurity firm, Prescott, choose Grand Rapids to expand
Cybersecurity compliance consulting firm chooses Grand Rapids to expand
Fostering Innovation: Thriving Tech Partnerships in West Michigan![Tech Council Photo](/imager/rightplace_nyc3_cdn_digitaloceanspaces_com/production/uploads/images/Tech-Council-Photo_8dc4468b817caf46fc796da2175b2394.jpg)
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August 7th, 2023
Fostering Innovation: Thriving Tech Partnerships in West Michigan
Exciting times ahead for tech companies in the Greater Grand Rapids region.
The Right Place assists Howies Hockey Tape with Gaines Charter Township expansion![Howies Hockey Tape Image 1](/imager/rightplace_nyc3_cdn_digitaloceanspaces_com/production/uploads/images/Howies-Hockey-Tape-Image-1_8dc4468b817caf46fc796da2175b2394.JPG)
July 13th, 2023
The Right Place assists Howies Hockey Tape with Gaines Charter Township expansion
Sporting goods company to add 45 jobs, invest $6 million with Caledonia expansion
The Right Place and Montcalm Economic Alliance assists Mersen USA with Greenville expansion![Mersen Greenville aerial pic](/imager/rightplace_nyc3_cdn_digitaloceanspaces_com/production/uploads/images/Mersen-Greenville-aerial-pic_8dc4468b817caf46fc796da2175b2394.jpg)
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June 29th, 2023
The Right Place and Montcalm Economic Alliance assists Mersen USA with Greenville expansion
Graphite manufacturer to add 45 jobs, invest $10 million to expand location in Greenville
The Right Place publishes report highlighting trends and insights on region’s development sector![Developer Day GR tour](/imager/rightplace_nyc3_cdn_digitaloceanspaces_com/production/uploads/images/Developer-Day-GR-tour_8dc4468b817caf46fc796da2175b2394.png)
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June 14th, 2023
The Right Place publishes report highlighting trends and insights on region’s development sector
The Right Place staff honored with several awards![Tim award](/imager/rightplace_nyc3_cdn_digitaloceanspaces_com/production/uploads/images/Tim-award_8dc4468b817caf46fc796da2175b2394.png)
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June 8th, 2023
The Right Place staff honored with several awards
Staff from The Right Place have recently been honored by several organizations
Tech Week Grand Rapids returns in September 2023![245 Z61 7466](/imager/rightplace_nyc3_cdn_digitaloceanspaces_com/production/uploads/images/245_Z61_7466_8dc4468b817caf46fc796da2175b2394.jpg)
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May 31st, 2023
Tech Week Grand Rapids returns in September 2023
Event host applications open for Tech Week GR, a collection of events that will showcase the region’s tech sector