Talent & Tech

Attendees networking at last year’s Tech Week Grand Rapids Kick-Off event at GLC Live at 20 Monroe.

Wozniak to keynote Grand Rapids Tech Week as city earns LinkedIn honor

Tech Week Grand Rapids surges with 115 events, featuring Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, as LinkedIn names city best for careers.

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Forecasting the future: Keith Brophy on 20 years of Tech Trends and the human side of AI

Futurist Keith Brophy reflects on two decades of West Michigan Tech Trends, where artificial intelligence, community connection, and inclusive innovation converge to shape the region’s future.

The first Talent Learning Lab in April explored AI’s role in fostering human connection in hiring.
Talent labs give insights into employer branding, promoting from within, workplace culture

The Right Place’s Talent Learning Labs offer interactive, practical sessions for HR professionals that cover shaping an employer’s brand, workforce retention, and cultivating a welcoming workplace culture.

Surrounded by members of the 2025 class, GVSU President Philomena V. Mantella shares the success of the DCIH.
Healing the Pipeline: GVSU’s bold response to a regional nursing crisis delivers four years later

How a state-of-the-art health education center, powered by philanthropy and partnerships, is reshaping the future of care in West Michigan.

Wangler sees events like South by Southwest, which she recently attended, and Tech Week as important stages to share the West Michigan tech story.
Women in tech find community in Grand Rapids

In Grand Rapids, women in tech are building supportive spaces like Go Beyond and Coffee Circles to connect, grow, and lead together.

Trust Women: Rapid Growth’s Publisher looks back on women who are making a difference in WM

When equity initiatives face unprecedented backlash, striving for genuine equality transcends mere aspiration.  

Timothy Murphy's Audio Radar enhances gaming experiences for deaf and hard-of-hearing players.
Gaming entrepreneur rediscovered his creative skills at KCAD

Timothy Murphy’s journey from Navy radar technician to gaming entrepreneur relied on the education, experience, and connections he gained at KCAD.

‘Freakonomics’ author highlights people-centered strategy during Tech Week GR

Stephen J. Dubner emphasized Grand Rapids' potential as a tech hub, highlighting the importance of human resources and fostering talent.  

Tech Week events will take place all over Grand Rapids.
Tech Week Grand Rapids: How a bold idea sparked a regionwide celebration of innovation

What began as a four-day pilot project with less than two months of preparation has transformed into Tech Week Grand Rapids, a major event driving the region’s tech growth. The third iteration begins next month.  

Chris Bardeggia discusses The Right Place's AI Roadmap during  the group's Manufacturers Council Aug. 14.
The Right Place launches AI roadmap to support manufacturers

The Right Place's Manufacturing Council has unveiled an AI roadmap designed to guide local manufacturers through the complex and rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence.

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