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County renews Right Place contract; economic development group outlines workforce, place and prosperity initiatives
Summary
County staff said the Right Place contract was renewed for 2026. Representatives from The Right Place reviewed workforce, place and business-development programs, highlighted local projects and grant wins, and fielded commissioner questions about site availability and incentives.
A county staff member told commissioners the county renewed the Right Place contract “per the renewal terms of the agreement” and said the county plans to invite Mr. Maraz and Mr. Thalen back to present in the spring.
Tim, a representative of The Right Place, told the commissioners the nonprofit organizes its work around three pillars—people, place and prosperity—and reported annual activity and metrics across those areas. He said The Right Place met with 364 businesses from October 2024 to October 2025, logged 117 business assists and supported 11 projects during the past year.
The Right Place’s people programs focus on workforce development and employer engagement, Tim said, including private retention visits in which staff meet confidentially with business decision-makers to discuss staffing, financing and expansion plans. He highlighted an…
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