About
What is Tech Week?
As an unconference, Tech Week is participant-driven. That means that the events, discussions, demos, and showcases are led by the people who live and work in our community. This is your chance to mingle with like-minded people — from our region and across the country — face-to-face, to exchange ideas, network, pick up new information and ultimately help move the conversation forward.
Grand
Rapids Is [Y]Our Hub
The Right Place is the proud organizer of Tech Week Grand Rapids. The organization works alongside other community leaders to create Tech Week and establish Greater Grand Rapids as a leading destination for tech and innovation.
Greater Grand Rapids is perfectly positioned for innovation in many industries - especially tech.
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Tech Week Advisory Board
Meet the forward-thinkers behind Tech Week Grand Rapids.
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Mark Johnson
Co-Chair, Tech Week
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Jason Joseph
Co-Chair, Tech Week
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Dr. Philomena Mantella
Co-Chair, Tech Week
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Andria Romkema
Lead Organizer, Tech Week
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Jamon Alexander
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James Allen
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Josh Barker
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Danny Beckett
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Mary Jane Berklich
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Brad Bosma
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Yulia Chiaburu
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Guillermo Cisneros
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Brian Cohen
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Kristina Connolly
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Jill Craig
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dr. Kristi Haik
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Ollie Howie
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Meg Kretz
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Jason Kuipers
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Eric Kunnen
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Chip Lafleur
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Kaitlyn Marsman
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Kyle McGregor
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Brian McKeiver
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Paul Moore
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Camila Noordeloos
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Ricardo O'Neal
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Hal Ostrow
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Stacey Paul
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Michael Ranville
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Wes Richards
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John Rumery
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Brian Tol
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Al Vanderberg
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Ted Velie
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Ian Washington
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About the Right Place
Since 1985, The Right Place has offered confidential, comprehensive business support services in the Greater Grand Rapids region. Our work focuses on three key strategic pillars – People, Place and Prosperity. Strength in all three of these pillars is integral to the success of our communities. Our team has assisted thousands of companies to spur more than $6.1 billion in investments and 50,000 new jobs throughout the region.
Tech Week Grand Rapids is fueled by collaboration. Meet the team that's making it happen.
Tech Week Grand Rapids is fueled by collaboration. Meet the team that's making it happen.