Calling all developers! Join us for Developer Day 2025, a full day of sessions and networking opportunities, followed by exclusive tours of up-and-coming development opportunities in the region. Whether you’re just starting your development journey or have years of experience, this event is designed to inform, connect, and empower developers at every level. Participants will leave with the tools and insights needed to pursue development projects in the Greater Grand Rapids area. 📅When: June 24-26, 8:30am-5:30pm 📍Where: West Michigan Construction Institute Don’t miss this opportunity to gain firsthand insights into the region’s development landscape! Register today at https://bit.ly/4dke6Xa (fb)

Today, The Right Place, in collaboration with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, is excited to announce two major business expansions in the Greater Grand Rapids region: Wolverine Worldwide is investing more than $9 million to renovate and expand its global headquarters in Rockford, adding 100 new jobs as it centralizes core operations and upgrades to world-class facilities. Buell Motorcycles is expanding with an $18.5 million investment. The company intends to acquire the existing 120,000 SF facility at 2700 Patterson Ave SE in Cascade Charter Township to support its continued growth. This project is expected to create 162 new jobs. Congratulations to both companies on this exciting next chapter! Read more about both of these projects at rightplace.org/news.h (fb)