A major driver of regional economic development in West Michigan has launched a 10-year strategy to make greater Grand Rapids a tech magnet and hub. The Right Place, Inc.’s vision calls for the tech sector to provide 20,000 more jobs over the next 10 years.Davenport University President Richard J. Pappas was a co-chair of the initiative with Steve Downing, CEO of Gentex.Read more about the plan here.
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A major driver of regional economic development in West Michigan has launched a 10-year strategy to make greater Grand Rapids a tech magnet and hub. The Right Place, Inc.’s vision calls for the tech sector to provide 20,000 more jobs over the next 10 years.Davenport University President Richard J. Pappas was a co-chair of the initiative with Steve Downing, CEO of Gentex.Read more about the plan here.
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