City seeking grant for facade revitalization projects 11/19/2024: GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The City of Grand Rapids is seeking façade revitalization projects to include in a regional grant application for the Michigan Economic Development’s Revitalization and Placemaking (RAP) program.
Grand Rapids SmartZone LDFA, Spartan Innovations and Start Garden Repo 01/23/2024: Over the last year, the Grand Rapids SmartZone LDFA, the city’s hub for tech startup support, has empower the city’s high-tech, high-growth community through its partnership with Spartan Innovations, Start Garden, accelerators and events.
SmartZone LDFA Partnership Report 05/10/2023: Grand Rapids SmartZone LDFA, Spartan Innovations and Start GardenReport Strong Quarter with Sights Set on Continued Expansion
Project Proposals for RAP 2.0 05/02/2023: We plan to submit a Regional Real Estate Rehabilitation Subgrant Program application for real estate revitalization projects (i.e. not placemaking projects) located within the City. Project proposals will be accepted until Wednesday, May 31 at 5 PM.
City releases RFP for the Development of 1350 Cesar E. Chavez 12/14/2022: The City of Grand Rapid's Economic Development Department is seeking requests for proposals for the purchase and development of City-owned property located at 1350 Cesar E. Chavez Avenue SW.
Grand Rapids' first annual Tech Week recap 10/03/2022: Downtown Grand Rapids’ first annual Tech Week is a Wrap.
Grand Rapids kicks off first annual Tech Week 09/20/2022: Downtown Grand Rapids will be hosting its first annual Tech Week event from September 21-24, 2022.
The Right Place assists HOLO Footwear to locate headquarters 07/07/2022: Sustainable outdoor footwear company to add 61 jobs, invest $1.6 million to open location in the region.