THE RIGHT PLACE & OCEANA COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ENTER PARTNERSHIP
The agreement will take effect as soon as a business development coordinator has been selected for the position. At that point, work will begin to identify areas where The Right Place can add value, whether it be for workforce development, manufacturing training, business retention, or other regional needs. “This partnership has brought about an exciting time for Oceana County and its businesses,” said Fox. “We’re ready for this new stage of economic development in our community, and believe the years ahead will hold many great opportunities for our region.”
the larger region as an area with great potential for economic growth, and believe this collaborative effort will be a positive step for the county and its residents.” Oceana County, known primarily as an agricultural community, is home to more than 20,000 permanent residents. In the summer months, it attracts thousands of tourists as a result of its close proximity to the Lake Michigan lakeshore. “For over 30 years, we’ve seen The Right Place use its economic development knowledge to strengthenWest Michigan’s economy,” said Eric Fox, Chair, Oceana Economic Development Corporation. “This partnership will allow us to better serve current and prospective businesses in Oceana County, as we’ll now be able to leverage Right Place programs and services to their benefit.”
The Right Place, Inc. and the Oceana County Economic Development Corporation (OCEDC) have announced a multi-year strategic partnership to drive current and long-term economic growth in Oceana County. Under the terms of the three-year agreement, The Right Place will support the county’s economic development efforts by providing comprehensive business retention, expansion, and attraction services. The Right Place will also assist the county with its marketing and communications as a means of attracting new businesses to the area. “We look forward to this new multi-year partnership with Oceana County,” said Birgit Klohs, President and CEO, The Right Place, “We see Oceana County and
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OCEANA PARTNERSHIP
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