by Kimberly Viers | Dec 1, 2017 | Leadership
We spent some time with Lori Green, Director of Business Development and Marketing at CSM Group, to hear her thoughts on leadership, Millennials, and more. Define leadership. If you don’t have self-awareness, you can’t lead other people. Who has had a tremendous...
by Kimberly Viers | Dec 1, 2017 | Culture
Leadership at Special-Lite opens the door to engagement. SPECIAL-LITE; DECATUR, MI | At Special-Lite’s headquarters in Decatur, Michigan, CEO Henry L. Upjohn II is a regular sight on the production floor. A visionary in both leadership and engineering, he has played a...
by Kimberly Viers | Dec 1, 2017 | Culture
CSM Group works every day to forge the workplace of tomorrow. CSM GROUP; KALAMAZOO, MI | When CSM Group, a corporation specializing in revolutionary construction projects, was invited by Kalamazoo-based developer Treyster to reimagine an abandoned plot of land just...
by Kimberly Viers | Dec 1, 2017 | Culture
Kal-Blue designs a custom experience for each new customer. KAL-BLUE; KALAMAZOO, MI | A vision of excellence has enabled Kal-Blue to thrive since opening its doors in 1960, building a large and loyal customer base. Over the years, the print and technology specialist...
by Kimberly Viers | Dec 1, 2017 | Culture
There are a few key ingredients for workplace success; National Flavors is intent on using them all. NATIONAL FLAVORS; KALAMAZOO, MI | What could be more rewarding, or more delicious, than creating the latest flavor of ice cream? The experts at National Flavors aim to...
by Kimberly Viers | Dec 1, 2017 | Culture
Culture is all about finding the right fit at Consumer’s Credit Union. CONSUMERS CREDIT UNION; KALAMAZOO, MI | Regular cookouts, gift exchanges, football tailgates, and charity walks are all a way of life for an employee at Consumer’s Credit Union. “The best part...
by Kimberly Viers | Dec 1, 2017 | Culture
At Wightman & Associates, a unified workforce is top priority. WIGHTMAN & ASSOCIATES; KALAMAZOO, MI |Connecting diverse disciplines like architecture, engineering, and surveying across multiple locations in Benton Harbor, Portage, and Allegan has proven to be...
by Kimberly Viers | Dec 1, 2017 | Culture
Nulty Insurance proves that, at the end of the day, it’s all about community. NULTY INSURANCE; KALAMAZOO, MI | A family-owned business since 1945, Nulty Insurance has always focused on people over profits. “It’s beyond just checking boxes. Everything we do is...
by Kimberly Viers | Dec 1, 2017 | Culture
JVTR volleys for exceptional workplace culture. JANSEN VALK THOMPSON REAHM PC; KALAMAZOO, MI | Jansen Valk Thompson Reahm PC (JVTR) makes sure its hardworking accounting, tax, and consulting experts are excited to get up in the morning by taking steps to make its...
by Kimberly Viers | Oct 1, 2017 | Business
Edwards Garment helps companies dress up their corporate image. Company Edwards Garment World Headquarters 4900 S 9th Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49009 Website edwardsgarment.com Executive Gary Schultz, President and CEO 150 Years of Tailor-Made History Founded in 1867 by...
by Kimberly Viers | Oct 1, 2017 | Business
The Cekola siblings of Kalamazoo are growing the family business(es). The Cekolas are not what you’d call a typical family. And they know it. “Everyone looks at us like we’re weird,” laughs Bill Cekola. If you’re from Kalamazoo, you likely know, or know of, the...
by Kimberly Viers | Oct 1, 2017 | Leadership
We sat down with Rick Searing, International Baccalaureate (IB) Educator and Diploma Program Coordinator at Portage Northern High School, to get his perspective on leadership, briefcases, and more. Define leadership. The ability to get a group to come together around...
