Month: April 2021

Updated April 29, 2021 Beyond the health implications of someone contracting COVID-19, the pandemic has exposed deep vulnerabilities in our nation’s public health infrastructure. Lives have been lost, inequities intensified, and years of progress eroded across our economy. With one of the only consistencies being ever-changing messaging, people are actively seeking out resources to trust […]

Not seasonally adjusted unemployment rates fell in all 17 of Michigan’s regional labor market areas during February 2021, according to data released from the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB). “Labor force levels declined for the second consecutive month in most Michigan regions,” said Wayne Rourke, associate director of the Bureau of Labor […]

Nick Koch is graduating this spring from the Western Michigan University (WMU) Product Design Program at the Richmond Institute for Design and Innovation. Nick is a curious learner who is constantly in search of new opportunities to grow his skillset and knowledge and is mainly interested in the field of medical design. Nick has an […]

Aisha Thaj is graduating this spring from the Western Michigan University (WMU) Product Design Program at the Richmond Institute for Design and Innovation (RIDI) in the program’s first-ever graduating class. Aisha is a logical, yet out-of-the-box thinker who loves to help solve problems by stepping out of her comfort zone. Interested in the aerospace, medical, […]

Michigan’s spring is beginning to bloom, and with warmer weather on the horizon, we think it’s safe to say it’s time to get ready to plant! Whether you’re planning on filling a couple of pots by your front door, going all out with a vegetable garden, or just looking to update your patio furniture, our […]

David Bulley is graduating from the Western Michigan University (WMU) Product Design program this spring and has over 16 years of experience in the U.S. Navy as a Fire Controlman Technician. Now, trying to reenter the professional world, David is hoping to use his past experience and technical skills along with his newly acquired knowledge […]

Race Natta is graduating this spring from the Western Michigan University (WMU) Product Design Program and is searching for an opportunity to use his strong work ethic and design skills in the community. Race is interested in a variety of industries and loves to design anything that can evoke emotion. One of his passions is […]

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Michigan (BBBSMI) typically hosts one of its beloved annual fundraisers, Bowl for Kids’ Sake, each spring. Individuals and organizations across the region participate as a way to have some fun and support the community during the period between the winter holiday parties and summer barbeques. Western Diversified Plastics had […]

Scott Bridges is graduating this spring from the Western Michigan University (WMU) Product Design Program and is searching for a professional career opportunity in the southwest Michigan community. Scott loves hands-on projects and working with a small team to create high quality work, and one of his favorite projects he has ever worked on is […]

Graduating this spring from the Western Michigan University (WMU) Product Design Program, Lane Kempf is searching for a professional career opportunity to use his skills of leadership and design to create a positive impact on others. Lane is especially interested in outdoor and recreation design, given his passion for nature, but he hopes to use […]