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THE CHAMBERNEWSFebruary 2020 Issue

1 February 2020 | grandrapids.org

CONTENTSFebruary 2020 Issue

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VISIONARY MEMBERS

PRESIDENT'S CIRCLE MEMBERS

3 Ribbon Cuttings

4 Member Anniversaries

6 Newsflashes

7 Around Town Photos

8 Recently Joined Members

2February 2020 | grandrapids.org

CONTENTS


The West Michigan Sports Commission celebrated their move into their new office.300

Ottawa Ave. NW, Ste. 240

RIBBON CUTTINGS

Interested in doing a ribbon cutting for your business? Fill out the application form on our website!

Oh, Hello Co. Paper & Gifts is now open for business. 40 Monroe Center St.

Old National Bank opened a brand new loca-tion at 5015 E. Beltline Ave. NE

The Comedy Project celebrated their Grand Opening. 540 Leonard St. NW, Ste. B

Chemical Bank celebrated the Grand Opening of their relocated downtown branch.

150 Ottawa Ave. SW Ste. 100

Hire for Hope moved into their new location. 49 Monroe Center Ste. 200

Korte & Kowatch celebrated their new, expanded office space. 37 Ottawa Ave SW,

Ste. 200

LOGICDATA is now open to the public. 5200 Broadmoor Ave. SE, Ste. D

ICCF celebrated the completion of two hous-ing units at 501 Eastern Ave. SE

Metro Health | University of Michigan Health showed off their renovated gift shop. 5900

Byron Center Ave.

Chemical Bank opened their new downtown office space. 150 Ottawa Ave SW Ste. 900


30+ YEARS OF MEMBERSHIPConsumers EnergyCrosby & Henry, Inc.Davenport UniversityDTE Energy17th Circuit Court59th District Court62-A District Court62-B District Court63rd District CourtAda TownshipAlgoma TownshipAllendale TownshipAlpine TownshipAmerican Chamber of Commerce ExecutivesBattle Creek Area Cham-ber of CommerceBowne TownshipByron TownshipCaledonia TownshipChamber of Commerce Grand Haven, Spring Lake, FerrysburgCity of Cedar SpringsCity of East Grand RapidsCity of Grand RapidsCity of GrandvilleCity of HudsonvilleCity of LowellCity of RockfordCity of WalkerCity of WyomingCourtland TownshipEnvision EngineeringExperience Grand RapidsFeyen Zylstra LLCFranklin Holwerda Com-panyGeorgetown TownshipGrand ActionGrand Rapids Area Cham-ber of CommerceGrand Rapids TownshipGrandville-Jenison Cham-ber of CommerceGrattan Township OfficeKent County Adminstra-torsLowell Township

Michigan Chamber of CommerceMichigan Department of CommerceMichigan Economic De-velopment Corp.Michigan West Coast Chamber of CommerceMuskegon Lakeshore Chamber of CommerceNelson TownshipOakfield TownshipPlainfield TownshipPresident of the United StatesProbate Court - Kent CountyRockford Area Chamber of CommerceSolon TownshipSparta TownshipSpencer TownshipState of MichiganTallmadge TownshipTraverse City Area Cham-ber of CommerceTyrone TownshipU.S. Chamber of Com-merceUnited States House of Representatives District 2 (R)United States House of Representatives District 3 (R)United States House of Representatives District 4 (R)United States House of Representatives District 6 (R)United States Senate (D)United States Senate (D)Vergennes TownshipWyoming-Kentwood Area Chamber of CommerceIrwin Seating CompanyGrand Rapids SymphonyWarner Norcross + JuddHaviland Enterprises, Inc.YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids

SpartanNashWolverine Coil Spring Co.American Red Cross of West MichiganBlue Cross Blue Shield of MichiganChemical BankThe Employers' Associa-tionErnst & Young LLPGrand Rapids Associa-tion of REALTORSGrand Rapids Label Com-panyMerrill LynchMetcalf & Jonkhoff Fu-neral Service, Inc.MLive Media Group / The Grand Rapids PressModel Coverall Service, Inc.Owen-Ames-Kimball Co.PNC BankRaymond James & As-sociatesUnited Way, Heart of West MichiganWheeler Upham, PCBehler-Young CompanyDeloitteForemost Insurance CompanyHenry A. Fox Sales Co.Kent Rubber Supply Co.Morrison Industrial Equip-ment Co.Manpower Kent County RegionGrand Rapids Foam Tech-nologiesJunior Achievement of the Michigan Great Lakes, Inc.AmwayHarvey Cadillac LexusWilliams Distributing Co./Williams Kitchen & BathEikenhout, Inc.Kent Intermediate School DistrictBuiten & Associates, LLCNichols

Universal Forest Prod-ucts, Inc.WOOD TV8/WXSP/WOTVGE AviationMary Free Bed Rehabilita-tion HospitalUrban League of West MichiganD.A. Blodgett-St. John'sGoodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids, Inc.Perforated Tubes, Inc.Aquinas CollegeEPS Security - (Engi-neered Protection Sys-tems, Inc.)Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge, PCWolverine Printing Co.Women's Resource Cen-terWZZM 13/13 On Your Side - TEGNA Marketing SolutionsX-Rite, IncorporatedBetz IndustriesCalvin UniversityCrystal FlashD C Martin & Son Scales Inc.FishbeckHolland Home Corporate OfficeKentwood Office Furni-tureMichigan Natural Storage Co.Van's Delivery Service, Inc.Varnum LLPAutomatic Door ServiceBorn Clinic, P.C.The Economic Club of Grand RapidsFuller Supply CompanyStifel, Nicolaus & Compa-ny, Incorporated. Member SIPC & NYSEWitte Travel & ToursThe Arc Kent County, Inc.

MEMBER ANNIVERSARIES


The RapidGrand Valley State Uni-versityWadeTrimComerica BankPaul Goebel GroupYWCA West Central MichiganBuist Sheet Metal Co.Economic Development Foundation - CertifiedGrand Rapids Public LibraryHedrick AssociatesWestern Michigan Univer-sity in Grand RapidsErhardt ConstructionGirl Scouts of Michigan Shore to ShoreGrand Rapids Community FoundationACSET/West Michigan Works!Applied ImagingCovanta EnergyMichigan Office SolutionsArea Agency on Aging of Western Michigan IncCity of KentwoodFrey FoundationLiteracy Center of West MichiganNew Hope Baptist ChurchPaws With A CauseAT&T MichiganBISSELL Inc.Fifth Third BankGordon Food Service Inc.Scarlett, Inc.Grand River Gastroenter-ology, PCNationwide Transporta-tion Services, Inc.Vierson Boiler & Repair Co.TowerPinkster

20+ YEARS OF MEMBERSHIPVersiti Blood Center of MichiganLincoln Pines Resort, Inc.

RehmannThe Right Place, Inc.Michigan Minority Suppli-er Development Council-(MMSDC)Camp RogerCentral Michigan Univer-sityMel Trotter MinistriesWilliams & Works, Inc.Corporate Funding, Inc.Wolverine Worldwide, Inc.Breton WoodsMicro Visions, Inc.Outfront MediaRaybrook ManorWTLJ TV-54 TCT of Michigan, Inc.Tracy, Inc.The Center for Physical RehabilitationFormax Manufacturing Corp.Promotional ImpactDean Transportation, Inc.Design Financial GroupEvans Tool & Engineering, Inc.LambertMarge's Donut Den, Inc.

15+ YEARS OF MEMBERSHIPBethany Christian Ser-vicesESCO Group, Inc. dba Edge-Sweets CompanyFoxbrightWestern Michigan Univer-sity in Grand RapidsGranger GroupMonsma Landscape & Maintenance, Inc.Profile FilmsSchneider TireKent District LibraryOST Open Systems Tech-nologiesApplause Catering + EventsThe Chop HouseGrand Valley Lanthorn

Kent County Health De-partmentKent County Prosecuting AttorneyRockford AmbulanceVisiting Angels of West MichiganA.D. Bos Vending Ser-vicesEncompass, LLCFifth Third Bank/Alger HeightsFifth Third Bank/Alpine Banking CenterFifth Third Bank/Breton VillageFifth Third Bank/Bridge StreetFifth Third Bank/Edison PlazaFifth Third Bank/Franklin & EasternFifth Third Bank/Helms CenterFifth Third Bank/Michi-gan & FullerKent County Osteopathic AssociationWest Michigan Cabinet Supply IncElders' HelpersPatriot RealtyUS SignalVoisard Asset Manage-ment GroupArbor CircleEllis Parking Co., Inc.

10+ YEARS OF MEMBERSHIPFoster Swift Collins & Smith, P.C.Highland Group of Grand RapidsJW Marriott Grand Rap-idsEdgeline Resources LLCHeritage Life Story Fu-neral HomeLakeshore Home Health Care Services, Inc.Michigan Commercial

Space AdvisorsVan Manen Petroleum/Pacific PrideAmbs Call CenterConfigura, Inc.ExperisFamily FareFaith Hospice in the Com-munityHR CollaborativeL Squared Insurance Agency, LLCRattunde CorporationTolman's Wholesale MeatsBuist Electric, Inc.Byron Center ManorDean Trailways of Michi-ganGrand Rapids Polishing & Buffing, Inc.Hampton Inn & Suites by HiltonNew West Michigan Industrial, Inc.Phillip Elenbaas Millwork Inc.Progressive SurfaceCDR Disposal Service, Inc.greengiftz.comCascade Fresh Cleaning ServicesCriterion Manufacturing SolutionsDave Cole Decorators, Inc.Grand Rapids Lighting Center Inc.Michigan Building & Me-chanical, Inc.Porter HillsReagan Marketing + De-sign LLCThornview Electric, LLCGreat Start Collaborative of Kent CountyKerkstra Portable Rest-room Services, Inc.The Bluff Banquet & Con-ference Center


Newsflashes is a feature of the Chamber News that recognizes Chamber members’ new products or services, new or promoted employees, and any honors or recognition they have received. E-mail press releases to [email protected]. Deadline: Last Friday of each month.

NEW HIRES AND PROMOTIONSChoiceOne Bank has promoted many on their team, including Danielle Chateauvert and Maria Roossinck

Mika Meyers PLC elected Benjamin A. Zainea, Ross A. Leisman and Nikole L. Canute to its 2020 Management Committee

Andrews Hooper Pavlik PLC (AHP) announced the promotions of Maryrose J. Robison, CPA, and Maggie M. Tucholski, CPA, to managers in the firm’s Grand Rapids office.

Calder Investment Advisors recently hired Daren Shavell and Brian Riefepeters as partners

David W. Sisk will join SpartanNash as President of the company's MDV military division

Varnum LLP recently welcomed Ethan Beswick, Alexander Campbell, Chloe Cunningham, Ashleigh Draft and Olayinka Ope to their team as associates

Gibson announced eight new principals: Mike Cahill, Patrick Harpenau, Ray Korson, Courtney Montfort, Chris Niezer, Courtney Simpkiss, Brock Squire, and Ashley Walsh joined Gibson’s stockholder group

Rockford Construction has appointed John Raimondo to the position of Vice President of Operations

Douglas Dozeman was re-elected to serve his third term as manager partner of Warner Norcross + Judd LLP The West Michigan Spots Commission has added Alyssa Updegrave to their team as the National Sales Manager

Doug Small, President & CEO of Experience Grand Rapids, has joined the board of directors of The Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority

LOGICDATA has added Michael Nermon to their business development team

NEW LOCATIONS, EXPANSIONS & GRAND OPENINGSAlpine Events has recently acquired The Rental Company

Allegiant Airlines has added direct flights from The Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Los Angeles, Boston and Austin

Oh, Hello Co. Paper & Gifts celebrated the opening of their brick and mortar location at 40 Monroe Center St. NW

Brewt’s LLC, maker of the all-natural Brewt’s Bloody Mary mix, recently announced the debut of Brewt’s Bloody Caesar Mix, Brewt’s Consuela’s Hot Sauce line and new product packaging.

AWARDS & ACCOLADESDickinson Wright received a score of 100% on the Human Rights

NEWS FLASHES

Campaign Foundation's 2020 Corporate Equality IndexDave Custer, Founder & CEO of Custer Inc., received the American Association of Community Col-leges' 2020 Outstanding Alumni Award

Mika Meyers' Elizabeth K. Breansdorfer was honored with the Blaine B. Johnson Jr. Award by the Institute of Continuing Legal Education and the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan

Judge James Fisher of Dickinson Wright PLLC has been selected as a member of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals

RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTSMorris Builders, Inc. celebrated its 35th anniversary as a family-owned business

Wolverine Building Group celebrated 80 years of business by matching 80 employee donations, totalling over $42,000 in donations

Grand Rapids Community College announced they will offer free tuition to students from high schools within Grand Rapids' city limits


Newsflashes is a feature of the Chamber News that recognizes Chamber members’ new products or services, new or promoted employees, and any honors or recognition they have received. E-mail press releases to [email protected]. Deadline: Last Friday of each month.

AROUND TOWN PHOTOS


Please join us in welcoming the following companies to the Chamber. We encourage you to do business with fellow Chamber members!

RECENTLY JOINED

Aggressive Cleaning LLC Ryan VanderGraaf

(616) 826-3322 www.aggressivemi.com

Amor Sign Studios Tom Amor

(844) 922-2667 www.amorsign.com

Family Outreach Center Inc.

Veneese Chandler (616) 284-4121 www.focgr.org

Fisk Solutions Erin Fisk

(616) 888=1113 [email protected]

Institute for Quality and Innovation

(517) 482-3333 ext. 1 www.qualityandinnovation.org

Ozone Productions Eric Dimmick

(616)460-3825 www.ozoneproductions.co

Engineered Culture LLC Chris Kowal

(248) 798-3194 www.engineeredculture.com

Friends of Grand Rapids ParksAbigail Bruins

(616) 459-4788 www.friendsofgrparks.org

Grand Rapids Community Media

Center Linda Gellasch (616) 459-4788 www.grcmc.org

Safe Haven Ministries Karisa Boerman (616) 452-6664

www.safehavenministries.org

SMALL BUSINESS

TRUSTEE

AG CollaborativeGreg Mutch

(616) 485-0477 www.agcollaborative.com

HalyardJustin VanEffen (616) 734-6751

www.halyardbuilt.com

MessageMakers Tina Miller

(517) 482-3333 www.dykhouseconstruction.com

Augusta Tower Technologies(616) 957-0590

www.augusta-tower.com

Cano's Broadcasting Efrain Cano

(616) 965-8720 www.canosbroadcasting.com

Classic Fare Catering Paul Kramer

(616) 331-3342 www.gvsu.edu/catering

Güd Marketing John Hamilton (517) 267-9800

www.gudmarketing.com

Hexarmor Patrick Witucki (989) 225-9250

www.hexarmor.com

Sprint Store by Universal Wireless Alpine

Jessica Cobb (616) 361-9999 www.sprint.com

Van Wyk Risk Solutions Traci Poortenga (800) 782-6995

www.vanwykcorp.com

EXECUTIVE

Kellogg Company Jennifer Joseph (616) 940-6419

www.kelloggcompany.com

Miller Johnson Lance Hartman (616) 831-1700

www.millerjohnson.com

INVESTORHerman Miller Greg Bylsma

(616) 654-3000 www.hermanmiller.com


Please join us in welcoming the following companies to the Chamber. We encourage you to do business with fellow Chamber members!

AFFILIATEAllied Universal

Rod Sanders (616) 245-6161www.aus.com

Midstate Security

(616)257-1100 www.aus.com

Pine Rest Campus Clinic(616) 258-7429

www.pinerest.org

Pine Rest Forest HIlls Clinic (616) 258-7507

www.pinerest.org

Pine Rest Neuromodulation Clinic (616) 281-6341

www.pinerest.org

Pine Rest Psychological Consultation Center

(616) 281-6382 www.pinerest.org

Pine Rest Retreat Clinic (616) 281-7467

www.pinerest.org

Holiday Inn Grand Rapids North - Walker

(616) 785-2100 [email protected]

Mercantile Bank of Michigan (616) 785-5476

www.mercbank.com

Springs at the Reserve (616) 217-3052

www.springsatthereserve.com

Allstate - Rivertown Insurance Group Jimmie Liggins (616) 896-2077

[email protected]

Bluewater Braden Graham(616) 656-9380

www.bluewatertech.com

Comfort ResearchChar Koewers

(616) 475-5000 comfortresearch.com

Georgetown Innovations Ken Kooistra

(616) 450-5478www.georgetowninnovations.com

West Michigan JanitorialGreg Brouwer

(616) 647-0552www.wmjanitorial.com

West Michigan Office Interiors, Inc. Paul Koperski

(616) 359-2674 www.wmoi.com

BeManaged Jonathan Whaley (616) 871-0751

www.bemanaged.com

FlannelJax's Grand RapidsBrendan Tiernay (616) 466-4635

www.flanneljaxs.com/grand-rapids

FoottraffikJake Harrison

(616) 648-8558www.foottraffik.co

Keystone Home Group Realty Jordan Painter(616) 299-0149

www.keystonehg.com

Launch Family Entertainment Park Markayla Johnson

(616) 208-9920 www.launchtrampolinepark.com/

grandrapids

Michigan Software LabsKylie Martinez

(616) 594-0269www.michiganlabs.com

Natura Architectural Consulting, LLCKristine Bersche(616) 431-4772

www.naturaconsultingllc.com

The Refugee Education CenterMatt Clark

(616) 247-9611 refugeeeducationcenter.org

Reliance OneBrandi Maczik

(248) 743-7260 www.reliance-one.com

Social HouseBrent Fisher

(616) 551-1412www.socialhouse.com

The Meat Up GastropubElizabeth Rosario(616) 238-5205

[email protected]

Townsquare MediaRick Sarata

(616) 451-4800www.townsquaremedia.com

250 Monroe Ave. NW | Grand Rapids, MI

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