Montcalm Economic Alliance

12/17/2024

The Right Place is proud to partner with eight counties across the Greater Grand Rapids region, and we’re on the lookout for an exceptional leader to join our team as the Executive Director of the Montcalm Economic Alliance (MEA)!

This strategic role will oversee economic and community development initiatives for Montcalm County, working closely with The Right Place team, local leaders, and the MEA Board.

About the Role:
🔹 Lead impactful economic and community growth initiatives
🔹 Cultivate partnerships with business leaders, government, and community stakeholders
🔹 Drive strategies for business attraction, retention, and development

Learn more about the position: rightplace.org/MEA-Executive-Director

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11/23/2024

10/29/2024

10/16/2024

Join us for our second annual Place Matters Summit, taking place November 13th, 11:30 am - 5:30 pm!

This gathering of community leaders provides the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions, gain valuable insights, and be inspired to take proactive steps in nurturing vibrant communities and neighborhoods.

Click here for more information and to register: https://bit.ly/4dQ5zda

09/20/2024

Thanks to everyone who came to The Stone at Candlestone last night to hear this year's pitches. We can't wait to see where our winners go!

09/19/2024

It was a pleasure to join COGG this afternoon to share updates and tease this evening's MI Pitch Competition!

09/16/2024

Join us this Thursday at 4:30 to see our three finalists present live from The Stone at Candlestone!

There are three finalists in this year's MIPitch competition, the fourth annual local “Shark Tank”-style game show where the entrepreneur with the best small business idea will receive a large cash infusion. The contest was created by the Right Place in collaboration with the Ionia County Econom...

09/13/2024

Check out the cover article of this morning's Daily News for a rundown of Tuesday's Developer Day tours!

n antique store looking for a new curator, a sports shop featuring twin ponds on nearly 36 acres, a storied opera house waiting to be brought back to life … these are just a few of many properties toured on Monday County’s east side as part of the second annual Developer Day on Tuesday. Coordina...