Issue 05

We sat down with Jamie Clark, President of Clark Logic, to hear his thoughts on leadership, lunch, and more. Define leadership in 10 words. Thinking, understanding, listening, developing, working. Can you name a person who has had a tremendous impact on you as a leader? My dad, because I got to work with him every […]

More than an apple a day at Schultz Fruitridge Farms and Texas Corners Brewing Company. Not much says “Michigan” better than a crisp apple in the fall or, increasingly, a craft brew. Fortunately for the region, the Schultz family has found a way to provide both and a whole lot more. Schultz Fruitridge Farms is […]

If there is a blueprint for economic growth, a look at trend-setting regions around the nation tells us this: talent, education, and quality of life are key drivers. In that respect, the news is both encouraging and cautionary for Southwest Michigan. Among peer regions, Southwest Michigan has fewer high school dropouts than most—but it also […]

We sat down with Amy McLain, Manager of Community Engagement and Events at Stryker Corporation, to hear her thoughts on leadership, motivation and more. Define leadership in 10 words. A leader is committed to an organization’s goals and vision. Can you name a person who has had a tremendous impact on you as a leader? […]