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!
Contact Brent for more info or to connect with a service provider.
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
NCEDP assists Slate Building with Hesperia renovation
Local pharmacy to add three housing units to second floor
MCDC Executive Director appointed to Mid-America Economic Development Council Board of Directors
Kelly Jo Wawsczyk joins the Mid-America EDC’s Board of Directors for state of Michigan
Entrepreneur Support Event Coming to Newaygo
Newaygo County Economic Development Partnership and Start Garden partnering to host entrepreneurial support event in Newaygo County