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TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
In 2021, The Right Place and partners from across the region launched an ambitious tech strategy with the goal of positioning Greater Grand Rapids as the premier tech hub in the Midwest. Since then, Greater Grand Rapids has added 5,600 new tech jobs. Growing our region's tech industry remains a crucial priority for The Right Place and a key ingredient for a prosperous and sustainable economy.
The Right Place will drive regional engagement in technology by leading the organization of Tech Week Grand Rapids, an annual week-long series of events celebrating the region’s tech ecosystem.
1 Continue to strengthen and grow Tech Week GR through collaboration, with a focus on attracting companies, investment, and talent from both inside and outside the region. KEY INITIATIVES
2 Highlight emerging trends and tech adoption during Tech Week GR to support the growth of our advanced manufacturing, health science, and tech clusters.
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