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...
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...
