MICHIGAN SOFTWARE LABS
The Right Place assists Ada software company with local expansion
The Right Place and project lead, “West Michigan is an excellent place for technology professionals to grow in their careers, and we’re thrilled Michigan Software Labs will play an integral role in creating more opportunities in this industry.” West Michigan’s IT industry is one of the fastest growing in the nation at a rate of 15.8%, outpacing the national average by 2.9%. With 17 regional colleges and universities fueling the region’s talent pipeline, more than 13,000 individuals make up West Michigan’s robust and skilled IT workforce. Ada Township Supervisor, George Haga, is also looking forward to the company’s expansion, “Michigan Software Labs has been awonderful part of our business community in Ada and we are excited they have chosen to continue their growth here. We look forward to their continued success.” For more information, visit michiganlabs.com
their customers and grow their businesses. Developing the right custom software gives companies a clear market advantage.” The Right Place worked closely with Michigan Software Labs and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to ensure the company continued its growth in the region rather than out- of-state locations, such as Denver, Austin, and New York City. With the approval of a $108,000 Michigan Business Development Program performance-based grant, the MEDC is supporting the expansion through the Michigan Strategic Fund. “The decision to expand inWest Michigan reaffirms the region as a place technology companies can thrive,” said Jen Wangler, Senior Business Development Manager for
Custom software development agency, Michigan Software Labs, has announced the expansion of its current location in Ada. In addition to a capital investment of $840,535, the expansion will bring 27 new jobs to the area. Founded in 2010 by Mark Johnson and Joshua Hulst, Michigan Software Labs provides custom software solutions for clients ranging from middle market to Fortune 500 companies. To meet growing client demand, the company is adding 7,500 square feet of space to its Ada offices. In the process, it will double its current workforce over the next few years, adding 27 software developers to its current team of 28 members. “As our clients continue to grow and evolve, we intend to serve them best by growing along with them,” explains Michigan Software Labs co-founder and managing partner, Mark Johnson. “Organizations are increasingly seeing how technology can serve
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