Confections with Convictions is serving up much more than mouthwatering chocolates; it's also changing the lives of young people across the community. The first time the phrase “confections with convictions” slipped out of juvenile counselor Dale Anderson’s mouth, he...
Local leaders imagine the future of Southwest Michigan. In 1929, the Swiss-born architect and urban planner known as Le Corbusier published a book titled “The City of Tomorrow.” It details the importance of supporting a city across each of its many sectors—from...
Local entrepreneurs can make it big through the 2019 Makers' Mart competition. When it comes to the Michigan economy, the impact of small business is anything but small. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, the 870,301 small businesses located across...
A Q+A with Mike Elwell, director of Western Michigan University (WMU)’s Richmond Institute of Product Design and Innovation. What should people know about WMU’s product design program? The Richmond Institute of Product Design and Innovation is two years old now, so...
Start with an energetic entrepreneur and three company divisions encompassing trucking, real estate, and storage. Add a skilled team, an out-of-the-box thinker, and seven Broncos. What is the result? Clark Logic and its formula for cultivating business and talent...
Starting a new career can seem daunting, but it helps to have a supportive employer that encourages learning. West Michigan is full of young professionals and businesses eager to hire them. One of those young professionals is Jeff Clay. And one of those businesses is...
Wyatt Counterman learns the ins and outs of finance at LVM Capital Management. Hometown Kalamazoo, MI Education Western Michigan University (WMU) Finance Major; Music Minor Graduation Date: May 2020 Position Financial Planning Intern at LVM Capital Management Getting...
Teamwork and a mission-driven business model unlock opportunities for Keystone Solutions Group. Company Keystone Solutions Group Local Executives Jim Medsker, President Vaughn Gerber, Director of Operations Headquarters 6387 Technology Avenue Kalamazoo, MI 49009 Year...
Arbor Financial Credit Union opens doors to new business. On March 6, 2019, a snowy, below-freezing day, excited staff and supporters huddled in front of Arbor Financial Credit Union’s newest location. The icy pavement didn’t stop the attendees from posing for a...
Michael Englmaier learns to design hydraulics at Parker Hannifin Corporation. Hometown Portage, MI Education Western Michigan University (WMU) Engineering Design Technology Major; Business Management Minor Expected Graduation: May 2020 Position Engineering Intern at...
