It’s that time of year in West Michigan for our standout companies to shine bright! On Tuesday, May 12, 2020, the Best & Brightest Companies to Work For® program celebrated regional award-winning companies for best practices during its annual ceremony....
People
This Organization Deserves a Crown and a Trophy
There are some serious benefits to us all taking precautions and wearing masks while out and about or at work. But has anyone noticed how uncomfortable those things are? Marie and Dennis Marsh, owners of Crown Trophy, took on the mission to alleviate the discomfort...
She’s Got the Goods…And a Big Heart for Small Business
When takeout business wasn’t enough to keep her business alive, Krystal Gast, owner and manager of Fido Motors Café, was inspired to act after hearing from other small business owners who had their own concerns about not being able to sell their products. “I just kept...
EPA Selects St. Joseph County for Brownfield Assessment Grant
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $1.7 million in Brownfield Assessment Grants to four Michigan entities representing communities in Region 5, which oversees most Great Lakes States and is based in Chicago. The funding will be used for...
Are You the Complete Package? We Know Who Is.
Recently you may find yourself eating more meals out of takeout containers or, if stocking up at the grocery store is your thing, perhaps you’re noticing that your recycling bin is full of empty cereal boxes and yogurt containers. Whatever your meal of choice has been...
From Roboteers to Engineers
With the closing of school buildings, many students are mourning the loss of their senior seasons and group activities in which they participated. While teams can no longer run bases at the baseball diamond, score a penalty shot on the soccer field, or cradle a...
Western Michigan University Puts 3D Printers to Work
With the onset of COVID-19, professors and staff from Western Michigan University’ (WMU)’s Department of Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering and Engineering Management and Information Technology labs looked for ways their resources could help. Noticing global...
Schupan Aluminum & Plastic Sales Boxes Up New Tool to Fight COVID-19
Schupan Aluminum & Plastic Sales is developing an acrylic box that gives doctors and nurses an extra layer of protection against COVID-19. With thousands of patients around the U.S. hooked up to ventilators to combat symptoms of the virus, an equal number of...
Parker Manufactures Critical Ventilator Systems and Components
With more than 30 years of medical industry experience and 100 years of engineering leadership and global infrastructure, Parker Hannifin is more than stepping up in the global fight against COVID-19 by delivering vital resources to emergency ventilator manufacturing...
In 7 days, Stryker went from concept to launch of the New Emergency Relief Bed
In response to the changing needs of health around the world, Stryker raced to develop an Emergency Relief Bed to support both patients and healthcare workers during the unprecedented high-demand for patient platforms in the midst of COVID-19. Brad Saar, president of...
Places
Latest4 Flutes Machining Helps Power American Defense
Inside 4 Flutes Machining in Vicksburg, the work is precise, technical and deeply connected to...










