by Kimberly Viers | Jun 20, 2019 | Business
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...
by Kimberly Viers | Jun 20, 2019 | Business
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...
by Kimberly Viers | May 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
Forman Glass trades up to Southwest Michigan from their former home base of Fort Wayne, Indiana, bringing 20 new jobs to our region! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 1, 2019 Contact: Joe Agostinelli partner Southwest Michigan First P.O. Box 50827 Kalamazoo, MI 49005-0827...
by Kimberly Viers | Apr 1, 2019 | Leadership
Greg Dobson, Chief Operating Officer and Principal at AVB, tells us about his journey to leadership. 1970 | Born in Quincy, MI I grew up in a strong family environment. However, my entire family is made up of die-hard Michigan State Spartans. So, when I got a...
by Kimberly Viers | Apr 1, 2019 | Leadership
Nick White, Director of Facilities for Ascension Borgess Health, and Nancy Turtle, Kalamazoo Community Bank President at Mercantile Bank, give their perspective on leadership. First thing you do in the morning? Nick White: Make my bed. Nancy Turtle: Brew a cup of...
by Kimberly Viers | Apr 1, 2019 | Business
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...
by Kimberly Viers | Apr 1, 2019 | Business
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...
by Kimberly Viers | Apr 1, 2019 | Culture
Greenbush Brewery owner, Scott Sullivan, took his love for home brewing to the next level when he opened the Sawyer, Michigan brewery. The coast of Lake Michigan is home to some of the best-kept secrets the mitten state has to offer. From Muskegon to Holland, Grand...
by Kimberly Viers | Apr 1, 2019 | Business
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...
by Kimberly Viers | Apr 1, 2019 | Business
How Michigan’s Going PRO training fund is injecting growth into Eimo Technologies. If you were to ask a manufacturer to tell you its biggest challenges, the search for skilled talent would likely land among its top three answers. Michigan has worked hard to reclaim...
by Kimberly Viers | Apr 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
A Q+A with Savannah Walters, Industrial Designer at Newell Brands. How do you approach design in your role at Newell Brands? I’m a staff industrial designer at Newell Brands, a leading global consumer goods company. We have a lot of great brands in our portfolio—since...
by Kimberly Viers | Apr 1, 2019 | Business, Leadership
Regional leaders share lessons they’ve learned on their journeys. When it comes to expanding communities, the focus tends to fall on young and emerging professionals: how to lure them in, how to make them stay, and how to set them up for growth. While young people are...
