The Right Place team welcomes new business development coordinator
a transportation planner and GIS analyst for ITS Regional, and a graduate assistant for the St. Charles Parish Department of Planning and Zoning. Prior to his career in economic development, Spence joined the United States Peace Corps as an environmental health volunteer and worked for two years in Tambacounda, Senegal.
Spence Riggs has joined The Right Place team as its new business development coordinator for Kent and Ionia counties, for which he provides business expansion, retention, and attraction services. Before coming to The Right Place, Spence worked as the executive director for the Mason County Growth Alliance (MCGA),
Spence Riggs
Therese Thill receives economic developer award
individuals in the economic development field who demonstrate a commitment to their line of work, a dedication to growing his or her community, and who have a strong record of professional achievement.
Vice President of Business Development for The Right Place, Inc., Therese Thill, has been named as the 2018 Michigan Economic Developers Association (MEDA) Medalist of the Year. The award is given to
Therese Thill
Rachel Bartels named GRBJ 40 Under 40 Recipient
area young professionals who have made significant contributions to the community. Honorees are recognized for their exceptional success in business, entrepreneurial leadership, and community service.
Hello West Michigan’s Program Manager, Rachel Bartels, has been named as a 2018 recipient of the Grand Rapids Business Journal (GRBJ) 40 Under 40 award. Since 2002, GRBJ has highlighted more than 300
Rachel Bartels
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