Birgit Klohs

Michigan Economic Development Corp. provides economic development efforts and policy development and technology development. Its services include business retention and attraction, financial assistance, employee recruitment and training, assistance for providing permits, and site development services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Lansing, MI.

The Right Place, Inc. is a business assistance service provider located in Grand Rapids, MI. The non-profit company is located in Greater Grand Rapids, which is known for its fast-growing tech industry and strong talent pipeline of STEM graduates. The region offers affordable and easy access to major markets and has a robust infrastructure, making it an attractive location for companies of all sizes. The company has been helping West Michigan companies since 1985 to invest over $5.10 billion and create 47,000 new jobs in the region.

Part of Macatawa Bank Corp., Macatawa Bank is a state chartered commercial bank. The company is based in Holland, MI. Ronald L. Haan has been the CEO of the company since 2005.

SPECTRUM HEALTH SYSTEMS INC For forty years, Spectrum has been on the forefront of substance abuse and mental health treatment, helping thousands of individuals overcome addiction to lead satisfying and productive lives. Originally known as 'Spectrum House,' Spectrum was responsible for establishing one of the first therapeutic communities in the country for the treatment of drug abuse. Since the company's founding in 1969, Spectrum has grown considerably, broadening its array of services, expanding to other states, and developing specialized services to meet the unique needs of high-risk populations, including offender addicts and troubled youth. Today, Spectrum is a national leader in substance abuse and mental health treatment, serving 20,000 individuals each year through more than 100 institutional and community-based programs, from Maine to Washington state. Many of Spectrum's programs are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). Through the operation of these programs, Spectrum has demonstrated its effectiveness in developing strong partnerships with public sector purchasers. Recognizing the unique management approach needed to support a national operation, Spectrum's corporate infrastructure provides specialized expertise in the areas of clinical design, human resources, professional development, risk management, compliance and quality improvement.

ADAC Automotive, Inc. supplies automotive components. Its products include interior, exterior door handles, components, exterior trim, marker lighting, cowl vent grilles and fuel filler doors. The firm services include design, molding and painting. The company was founded on January 2, 1975 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI.

Burgaflex North America, Inc. designs, manufactures, and supplies industrial hydraulic, air conditioning, and aerospace hoses and fittings. It offers hydraulic field attachable fittings; hydraulic permanently attached fittings; hydraulic hoses for use with mineral, pag, and esther oils; air conditioning hoses and fittings for the transport refrigeration, car, truck, off-the-road, and bus applications; air conditioning tubes for cars, buses, ground movers, and refrigerated transport; low permeation hoses; push-on connection systems that reduce fitting connection time; automotive hose/tube assemblies for cars, buses, and agricultural and construction equipment; and various types of adapters. The company was founded by David Kennedy in 2001 and is headquartered in Holly, MI.

Grand Rapids Symphony operates as a music association. The company was founded in 1930 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI.