Why Greater Grand Rapids
Welcome to the Greater Grand Rapids region
International Soft-Landing program developed by The Right Place
Our International Soft-Landing program provides businesses entering or expanding into the Greater Grand Rapids region with an accelerated introduction to the region’s business practices, regulations, and culture. Businesses who utilize our Soft-Landing program make valuable contacts in the region more quickly and efficiently by accessing our extensive network of local resources, assisting companies to achieve their businesses goals.
Our services include:
- US Incorporation / Government regulations and licenses
- Immigration and Visa
- IP protection / patenting
- Site selection / Property search
- Domestic Research
- Potential customer / supplier connections
- Import / Export, logistics, and assistance
- Customs brokerage and Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) support
- Financial connections (Banking, Accounting, Payroll, Taxes)
- Access to Capital, angel and venture capital networks
- Talent assistance (Hiring, Training support, Benefits, Healthcare)
- Marketing and Advertising
- Assistance in receiving state and local incentives!
See our list of private service providers.
View hereOur Trusted Partners:
- Chamber Alliance of Mason County
- City of Grand Rapids SmartZone
- Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc. (DGRI)
- Experience Grand Rapids
- Grand Rapids Area Black Businesses (GRABB)
- Grand Rapids Chamber
- Grand Rapids Inventors Network
- Grand Rapids Sister Cities International
- Hello West Michigan
- Ionia County Economic Alliance (ICEA)
- Lake County Economic Development Alliance (LCEDA)
- Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center – West (MMTC)
- Mecosta County Development Corporation (MCDC)
- Michigan Economic Development Corporation
- Michigan Small Business Development Center
- Montcalm Economic Alliance (MEA)
- Michigan State University Innovations
- Oceana County Economic Alliance (OCEA)
- Start Garden
- Van Andel Global Trade Center
- Van Andel Research Institute
- West Michigan Hispanic Chamber
- West Michigan Works
- World Affairs Council of Western Michigan
- Two dozen higher education institutions within our metropolitan area!
Infographic: International Soft Landing
View the InfographicContact Brent for more info or to connect with a service provider.
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Brent Case
Vice President, Business DevelopmentBrent works to recruit new business investment and jobs to the region. He also assists West Michigan companies during the decision-making portion of the expansion process to outline the benefits of growing locally as opposed to out-of-state.
Recent News
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West Michigan economic development agencies seeking bids for state’s $75 million Revitalization and Placemaking program
The Right Place, Lakeshore Advantage and Greater Muskegon Economic Development looking to help secure funding for public placemaking projects within 13 county region
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The Right Place releases 2024 Talent Report
The report gives a detailed look into current workforce trends, highlighting the need for businesses to focus on flexibility, skill development, and employee well-being while continuing efforts in diversity and inclusion to stay competitive
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Mentavi Health Makes Mental Wellness Accessible
The company has helped more than 180,000 people access attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other mental health diagnoses and treatment paths