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.
GR tech firm accepted into renowned California accelerator 06/28/2022: Grand Rapids-based tech startup is leveraging a potentially game-changing opportunity as it enters a nationally renowned accelerator program.
Twisthink chooses Grand Rapids for new headquarters 06/28/2022: The digital consulting firm brings its services to Grand Rapids to meet its evolving digital transformation needs with support from MEDC, The City of Grand Rapids, The Right Place, and Rockford Construction