GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Right Place, the local economic development agency, unveiled its three-year plan for growth in Greater Grand Rapids.
It was formulated with the help of over 550 stakeholders across the area, with the goal of keeping the region competitive with other mid-sized markets across the country.
In front of a standing-room-only crowd of more than 400 people, Randy Thelan, the organization’s president and CEO, celebrated West Michigan’s economic achievements, outlined new growth opportunities, and stressed the need for educational partnerships with industry…