by Kimberly Viers | Dec 1, 2018 | Leadership
We sat down with Bill Fluharty, Director of Design at Stryker, to hear about his background and thoughts on the design industry. What does a director of design do? At a high level, my job is to build and maintain the competencies of design within the Medical division...
by Kimberly Viers | Dec 1, 2018 | Culture
Catalyst Development Group builds a climate of caring—inside the office and out. CATALYST DEVELOPMENT GROUP; KALAMAZOO, MI | Catalyst Development Group, responsible for constructing and maintaining many striking structures across Michigan, knows that it takes the...
by Kimberly Viers | Nov 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
How urban planning and revitalization will shape the future of Kalamazoo. On a hot and hazy Thursday afternoon in August, a small crowd spilled from a white event tent on a construction site in Kalamazoo, Michigan. A dozen shovels jutted from the brown dirt nearby,...
by Kimberly Viers | Feb 1, 2018 | Leadership
Tim Lester, Head Football Coach of Western Michigan University, takes us through the high points of his leadership journey. 1977 | Born in Wheaton, IL I grew up in a very tight-knit, family town. I think it was (a question) on Jeopardy (once) for having more churches...
by Kimberly Viers | Dec 1, 2017 | Culture
Kal-Blue designs a custom experience for each new customer. KAL-BLUE; KALAMAZOO, MI | A vision of excellence has enabled Kal-Blue to thrive since opening its doors in 1960, building a large and loyal customer base. Over the years, the print and technology specialist...