Issue 18

Northern Italy’s gifts of vino are the perfect complement to the holiday season. Searching for the perfect complement to your seasonal feast? For your holiday wines, look to Northern Italy for everything from big reds for holiday feasts to lively bubbles for ringing in a new year. When selecting, arguably the two most important regions […]

Technology won’t shape the office of the future. People will. Imagine the office of the future. What pops into your mind? Maybe it’s an artificial intelligence system that reminds you of your schedule as soon as you step foot in your workspace. Or virtual reality technology that allows you to be “in” the meeting room […]

Megan Scherpereel builds on past experiences at Miller-Davis. Hometown South Bend, Indiana Education Western Michigan University Civil Engineering Major, Mathematics Minor; Expected Graduation: Spring 2020 Position Project Management Intern at Miller-Davis On the Job My role is to support the project management team. Our purpose is to coordinate office communications to make sure that our […]

We sat down with Steve Hessen, Managing Shareholder/Partner at Kreis, Enderle, Hudgins, & Borsos, P.C., and Caitlin Carey, Associate at Honigman, Miller, Schwartz, & Cohn, L.L.P., to hear what they had to say about leadership, hiring, time-travel, and more. What does good leadership look like on a day-to-day basis? Steve Hessen: Leaders must be willing […]

The year 2018 marks the 50th anniversary of the Schupan & Sons family of companies. In reaching this milestone, President and Chief Executive Officer Marc Schupan credits the company operations, which he compares to how hockey great Wayne Gretzky skated on the ice. “We ‘skate to where the puck is going to be, not where […]

Bowling lanes, go-karts, a four-person human gyroscope, and even a virtual reality roller-coaster are just a few set pieces at this workplace. AIRWAY FUN CENTER; PORTAGE, MI | “At Airway Fun Center, all 125 of us come in with smiles on our faces. That passion comes so easily because the only thing we’re selling is fun,” […]

BDO, a global accounting network, has offices all over the world. In order to function optimally across locations, the company has come up with some innovative solutions. BDO USA; KALAMAZOO, MI | Located in the heart of the city’s downtown, BDO’s Kalamazoo office decided to tear down its grey cubical walls to let in more light and opportunity for […]

If you have never visited the offices of Child & Family Psychological Services (CFPS) before, you may be surprised by the animals you meet there. CHILD & FAMILY PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES; KALAMAZOO, MI | Patients are sometimes encouraged to bring emotional support animals with them for their visit, and for those who don’t have a pet, Grady, a […]

Consumers Credit Union understands that a healthy team produces healthy results. CONSUMERS CREDIT UNION; OSHTEMO, MI | In recent years, the credit union has expanded to 19 locations across Southwest Michigan. Last year, it unveiled its state-of-the-art headquarters in Texas Township. There, Consumers team members can be seen interacting in real time with clients, grabbing […]

In Battle Creek, 3,000 people report to work daily at DENSO Corporation’s manufacturing hub. DENSO; BATTLE CREEK, MI | The site is where DENSO, the world’s second largest mobility supplier, produces all of its thermal systems in North America. To manufacture its advanced automotive cooling and heating systems while staying on the forefront of the fields […]

Gibson team members pride themselves on being advisors and consultants, not just commercial and personal insurance brokers. GIBSON; KALAMAZOO, MI | They offer solutions to guard against risk, helping their clients protect what’s most important to them, like their homes, businesses, and employees. And to ensure the company provides the best service possible, and to drive engagement […]