Operations & Lean Practices

The 2024 State of the Region report offers a deep dive into the economic trends shaping the future of Greater Grand Rapids. Over the past year, our team at The Right Place has connected with more than 600 businesses, gaining firsthand insight into the opportunities and innovations driving our region forward.

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. (Dec. 5, 2024) – Today, regional economic development organization The Right Place, Inc. hosted its 2025 Economic Outlook for the Greater Grand Rapids Region. The event featured a state of the region presentation by The Right Place, Inc. President and CEO Randy Thelen,

Michigan Senate Moves Towards Increasing UIA Benefits & Workers' Comp Premiums

The Senate Labor Committee will be hearing testimony tomorrow on bills that would increase your costs substantially. We need you to act now and tell them how this will negatively impact your small business.

It's officially December! SBAM has an exciting line up of events to wrap up the year. Keep reading to learn more about these great opportunities and watch your inbox for more from us throughout the month.

Corporate Transparency Act stopped – for now

A Federal District Court in Texas has issued a nationwide preliminary injunction against the Corporate Transparency Act, finding that the plaintiffs have met the burden of showing the law is a likely violation of both the 1st and 4th amendments of the U.S. Constitution.

Chris Holman welcomes back Jason Cords, Executive Manager, Shaheen Chevrolet, Shaheen Cadillac, Lansing, MI.