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A group of economic development entities launched a multicounty initiative to help local employers embrace the future of manufacturing.

The Right Place launched a Diverse Business Directory for greater Grand Rapids on its website as part of its economic inclusion initiatives.

Grand Rapids Business Journal Courtesy Lakeshore Advantage Lakeshore Advantage and its West Michigan economic development partners have received grant funding from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to increase area manufacturers’ Industry 4.0 readiness. The Zeeland-based economic development agency said last week that it received $92,787 in grant funding from the Michigan Strategic Fund of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to increase manufacturers’ Industry 4.0 technology adoption readiness. Implementing Industry 4.0 technologies into operations helps manuf...

Michigan’s economic development groups avoid controversy, pursue jobs Updated Feb 26, 2021; Posted Feb 26, 2021 FILE PHOTO - The JW Marriott, located at 235 Louis Campau NW, is the city's sixth tallest building at 257 feet high. (Emily Rose Bennett | MLive.com) MLive.com Facebook Share GRAND RAPIDS,MI — They market their region to business looking to expand in Michigan, provide educational services to employers and connect companies to government subsidies designed to spur job creation. Michigan’s network of economic development organizations come in all shapes and sizes, with differe...

Dec 18, 2020 Thelen will take over for Birgit Klohs who is retiring on January 31, 2021. Klohs served The Right Place for 33 years and spurred over $5.1 billion in investments for the region. Thelen has 25 years of experience in the industry. View the full story on WOOD TV