by Kimberly Viers | Aug 1, 2018 | Business
Luis Ruiz puts his classwork to work at Fabri-Kal. Hometown Chicago, IL Education Western Michigan University (WMU) Engineering Technology Major; Mathematics Minor Expected Graduation: Spring 2020 Position Product Design Intern at Fabri-Kal Corporation Becoming a Part...
by Kimberly Viers | Jun 1, 2018 | Culture, Leadership
There’s more than one angle to WSI’s Jeff O’Brien. Just one look at the desk of WSI President and Chief Executive Officer Jeff O’Brien reveals a lot about his company. Since 2001, WSI, a recruitment and staffing specialist currently with offices...
by Kimberly Viers | Jun 1, 2018 | Culture
Craft beer trends and Southwest Michigan breweries abound! There are nearly 300 breweries, microbreweries, and brewpubs operating in Michigan with over 30 operations just in the 269 area code. “You are never more than an hour from a fresh pint of hand-crafted beer....
by Kimberly Viers | Jun 1, 2018 | Business
Consumers Credit Union knows it can count on Kayla Poole. Name Kayla Poole Hometown Jackson, Michigan Education Western Michigan University (WMU) Accounting and Aviation Management Double Major Expected Graduation: Spring 2018 Position Staff Auditor Intern at...
by Kimberly Viers | Jun 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
Andy Cullen is putting his education to work as Junior Software Development Engineer with National Flavors. Name Andy Cullen Education Kalamazoo Valley Community College (KVCC) Web Design and Development (A.A.S.) ’17 Software Development (A.A.S.) ’17 Hometown...
by Kimberly Viers | Jun 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
Local hinge manufacturer banks longevity on quality. Team members at SELECT Products Limited in Portage have a great story to tell. The geared continuous door hinge they produce survived an independent test of 25 million open-and-close cycles. The test required over...
by Kimberly Viers | Jun 1, 2018 | Leadership
A conversation with Sondra Phillips, owner of SKP Design. What services does SKP Design provide? SKP Design is a boutique interior design company—in fact, we are the only interior design firm in Kalamazoo. We have both residential and commercial clients and can do...
by Kimberly Viers | Jun 1, 2018 | Culture
Schupan & Sons’ Rich Holtz Golf Outing offers participants a hole-in-one experience; Marc Schupan, CEO Of Schupan & Sons, tells us more. Organization: Schupan & Sons Event: 19th Annual Rich Holtz Golf Outing Date: June 14, 2018 Time: 11:00 am...
by Kimberly Viers | Jun 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
Honee Bear Canning serves up only the best ingredients. Company Packers Canning Co., dba Honee Bear Canning Co. Website www.honeebear.com Location 72100 M 40 Lawton, MI 49065 Year Founded Honee Bear Canning was founded in 1943 and Packers Canning in 1967. The two...
by Kimberly Viers | Jun 1, 2018 | Leadership
We sat down with Director of Service at CTS Telecom, Tom Ward, to get his perspectives on leadership, risk, and more. What does it mean to be a good leader? A good leader is a person who people look up to and want to follow. They’re someone who is willing to sacrifice...
by Kimberly Viers | Jun 1, 2018 | Leadership
Gary Schultz, President and CEO of Edwards Garmet, gives us a glimpse into his journey to leadership. 1952 | Born in Ann Arbor, MI Pioneer High School, where I went to school, sat kitty-corner from the University of Michigan football stadium; we felt very much a part...
by Kimberly Viers | Jun 1, 2018 | Leadership
We sat down with Kay Clark, Relocation Director with Jaqua Realtors, to hear her thoughts on leadership, summertime, and beyond. What does it mean to be a good leader? A good leader is somebody who not only has a vision but can also paint that vision for others. How...
