by Kimberly Viers | Feb 1, 2019 | Culture
A Q+A with Michael Betz, President and Co-Owner of ImageStream. How do you approach design at ImageStream? My business partner Tom Brooks and I started this company 20 years ago, in 1999. We were working for Pharmacia & Upjohn, handling its media center here in...
by Kimberly Viers | Feb 1, 2019 | Culture
“Yeah, you know me!” Canned cocktails are exploding on the scene, transforming the category’s reputation. Ready-to-drink, aka “RTD,” refers to packaged beverages that are sold in a prepared form and are ready for consumption. Unlike traditional beverage...
by Kimberly Viers | Feb 1, 2019 | Business
Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet’s luxury kitchens cook up the ultimate experience. Company Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet Philosophy To design and build the best outdoor cooking and entertaining equipment in the world. Local Roots The company traces its lineage back to 1906,...
by Kimberly Viers | Feb 1, 2019 | Business
Class is in session at several local businesses. Dream jobs don’t just fall from the sky. More often than not, making them a reality takes a lot of planning, networking, and coordination. For students like Western Michigan University (WMU) senior Katherine Collier,...
by Kimberly Viers | Feb 1, 2019 | Business
Christian Merasco explores career options at SalesPage Technologies. Hometown Portage, MI Education Michigan State University (MSU) Marketing Major; Retail Management Minor Expected Graduation: May 2020 Position Sales Operations Intern at SalesPage Technologies...
by Kimberly Viers | Feb 1, 2019 | Leadership
Mike Roeder, President and CEO of Fabri-Kal Corporation, takes us through his leadership journey. 1963 | Born in Cumberland, Maryland My family moved to Baltimore, Maryland, when I was too young to remember. I had four brothers and sisters, so there was a lot of...
by Kimberly Viers | Feb 1, 2019 | Culture
This year’s Kalamazoo marathon is off to a running start. Event: Kalamazoo Marathon Date: Sunday, May 5 Time: 8:00 a.m. Location: 3427 Gull Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49048 Ready, Set, Go! And They’re Off! We are so excited to be celebrating the 40th anniversary of the...
by Kimberly Viers | Feb 1, 2019 | Business
Michigan Milk Producers Association bottles up relationships in four states. Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) has a simple mission statement: To market MMPA members’ milk to the greatest advantage possible. The succinct directive has proven to be successful....
by Kimberly Viers | Feb 1, 2019 | Leadership
We sat down with Alan Smaka, Kalamazoo Office Director for Wightman and Associates, and Tara Vandestreek, Accounting Supervisor at Getman Corporation, to hear these leaders’ thoughts on success, development, motivation, and more. First Things First First job?...
by Kimberly Viers | Jan 11, 2019 | Culture
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...
by Kimberly Viers | Jan 11, 2019 | Culture, Leadership
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...
by Kimberly Viers | Jan 1, 2019 | Business
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...
