On November 23rd, The Right Place, Inc. and Hello West Michigan will partner to attract talent back to West Michigan. The two organizations, and several local businesses will host the 5th annual ReThink West Michigan event, an evening gathering to attract former West Michiganders back to the region. The event is held at The B.O.B. from 5:30-8:00pm on Wednesday, November 23. The event is free but registration is required by signing up at www.rethink.com.
On a day when many former West Michigan students and professionals are back in the area for the Thanksgiving holiday, 16 area companies and several non-profit organizations are coming together to convince them that it is time to “rethink” West Michigan.
Designed not as a traditional career fair, ReThink West Michigan provides a casual, professional environment to network and discover many of the great career possibilities and growing companies in the region.
“This event is truly unique because it is solely for former West Michigan residents that have moved away. We’re highlighting the things people want to know about when they think about relocating: career opportunities and lifestyle in West Michigan,” said Cindy Brown, Executive Director of Hello West Michigan.
The event is free to attend, only requiring interested attendees to register online at: www.rethinkwm.com. The last four annual events attracted over 460 professionals in total, resulting in over 35 hires. A video summary of the event can be found on YouTube.com (https://youtu.be/t5AtVYSxQ7A).
“West Michigan companies are growing at an unprecedented rate,” said Tim Mroz, Vice President, Marketing and Communications of The Right Place, Inc. “But their growth is limited by access to talent. We have hundreds of positions available, with a specific need in the areas of engineering and technology, and we would love to see former Michiganders come home to these jobs.”
Event Details
- Date: Wednesday, November 23, 2016
- Time: 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Eve at The B.O.B.,
- 20 Monroe Ave. NW, 4th Floor
- Grand Rapids, MI 49503
