2026-2028 Strategic Plan

TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION

Greater Grand Rapids will ensure companies have the tools and resources to successfully navigate their digital transformation journeys, regardless of industry.

KEY INITIATIVES

Leverage the expertise of the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center-West and its initiatives to assist manufacturers with implementation of artificial intelligence, Industry 4.0, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and other emerging technologies.

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Drive cross-council collaboration and programming across our Technology and Manufacturers Councils.

The Right Place will ensure local tech companies gain greater exposure to customer relationships across the region, the country, and the world.

KEY INITIATIVES

Launch an interactive Tech Directory of regional tech company capabilities that allows companies to submit proposals.

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Increase the number of touchpoints between local tech companies and other Greater Grand Rapids businesses through events, council membership, and one-on-one connections and referrals facilitated by The Right Place.

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Promote area firms through the Tech Directory, highlighting the region's tech community's capabilities to prospect companies across the globe.

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