Amber Shalene Powers

X-Rite, Inc. engages in the provision of color management solutions. It offers portable spectrophotometers, benchtop spectrophotometers, densitometers, inline measurement, scanning instruments, formulation and quality control software, digital color standards, calibration and profiling, light booths, and visual assessment tools. The company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI.

Vontobel Asset Management, Inc. (Vontobel AM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1984 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Vontobel Holding AG (SWX: VONN), a Swiss holding company based in Switzerland. Vontobel AM offers fundamental analysis-based investment advisory and sub-advisory services to a broad array of institutional and intermediary clients, respectively. Their client base includes a list of corporations, public and private pension plans, and foundations and endowments.

The Connable Office, Inc. is a multi-family office headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The firm was founded in the late 1800s. They were acquired in 2024 by Cresset Capital Management LLC, a subsidiary of Cresset Manager LLC. The Connable Office provides wealth management and planning services to a limited number of client families throughout the US and abroad.

VNN, Inc. develops online sports information systems. It offers sportshub and pressbox products. The firm allows athletes to upload videos, pictures, stories, and scores from their desktops, tablets and phones. Its services include team management application, media score reporting, and digital game tickets. The company was founded by Richard DeVos, Mathew Anderson and Ryan H. Vaughn in 2010 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI.

AdAdapted, Inc. provides mobile advertising services through non-disruptive integrated and native ads in mobile games and apps. It offers native ad spots, which are served within the context of consumers mobile apps. The company was founded by Molly McFarland and Michael Pedersen in 2012 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI.

BDO USA LLP operates as an accounting, auditing, and bookkeeping firm. It offers advisory; audit and assurance; digital; and tax services. The company was founded by Maximillian L. Seidman in 1910 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Fitch Ratings, Inc. is a global rating agency and investment research firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by John Knowles in 1913 as Fitch Publishing Co. They are a subsidiary of Fitch Group, Inc., ultimately owned by The Hearst Family Trust. Fitch Ratings seeks to provide independent and prospective credit opinions, research and data to the world's credit markets. Their approach is based on a foundation of local market experience that covers capital markets in over 150 countries. The firm's ratings analysis and rating decisions are based on established criteria, methodologies and ratings definitions which they apply in a consistent manner. Fitch Ratings provides coverage of the following markets: Economics, Banks, Insurance, Sovereigns, Corporates, Structured Finance, Public Finance – International, Public Finance – US, Infrastructure & Project, and Finance.

Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. LLC is a registered broker-dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1967 and is a subsidiary of Alliance Capital Management LLC, ultimately held by Equitable Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EQH). Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. provides trading and executions services to their clients.

Nucraft Furniture Co., manufactures wood office furniture. The firm creates furniture for conference rooms, lobby and reception areas, private offices, case goods, occasional tables and benches, and training areas. It also offers ancillary products. The company was founded in 1944 and is headquartered in Comstock Park, MI.

The Huntington National Bank engages in the provision of personal and business banking services to individuals and families, small and middle market businesses, and not-for-profit businesses. Its services include online and mobile banking, borrowing, investments, insurance, planning, and security services. The company was founded in 1866 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

Mercantile Bank of Michigan provides financial products and services. The firm offers checking, savings, and student accounts. Its lending portfolio includes mortgage loan products; consumer loans, such as home equity, automobile, recreational vehicle, personal, and overdraft protection loans; and business loans comprising small business administration financing options. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI.

Atomic Object LLC designs and develops web, mobile, desktop and device related software. The firm serves automotive, healthcare, education, and financial services industries. The company was founded by Bill Bereza and Carl Erickson in 2001and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI.

Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, Inc. offers funds to find a method of early detection and ultimately a cure for ovarian cancer. It provides education and support to families living through an ovarian cancer diagnosis, OCRF funds the research and programs needed to ensure hope for a future without ovarian cancer. The company was founded by Ann Schreiber in 1994 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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.

Rehmann Capital Advisory Group LLC, do-business-as Rehmann Financial, is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Lansing, Michigan. The firm was founded in 2001 and is a subsidiary of Rehmann Financial Group LLC, which is owned by Rehmann LLC. Rehmann Financial provides financial planning and investment advisory services to individual clients, as well as trusts, endowments, qualified retirement plan sponsors, and business entities.

Milliman Financial Risk Management LLC (Milliman FRM) is a SEC-registered investment adviser headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Milliman, Inc., an independent consulting and actuarial firm. Milliman FRM offers hedging and asset allocation advisory services to institutional clients. These services are provided to life insurers, pensions, endowments, banks, fund managers, reinsurers, and trusts who are interested in using investment allocation models for their portfolios.

City National Rochdale LLC (CNR) is the SEC-registered investment management subsidiary of CNR Holdings LLC, ultimately held by Royal Bank of Canada (NYSE, TSE: RY) in Canada. The firm was founded when Rochdale Investment Management LLC was combined with City National Asset Management, Inc. and City National Bank's investment management group, City National Asset Management. Headquartered in New York City, CNR provides portfolio management services to high net-worth individual investors as well as to registered investment companies and institutions.

Eighth Light Holdings, Inc. is engaged in the provision of software development services. It delivers web, mobile, and embedded projects using variety of programming languages, including Java, Ruby on Rails, iOS, and Android. The company was founded by Micah Martin and Paul Pagel in 2006, and is headquartered in Libertyville, IL.

Red Cedar Investment Management LLC (RCIM) is a registered investment adviser headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan and was founded by Michael S. Gilmore. The firm is a direct subsidiary of 4100 Group, Inc., which is ultimately held by Renaissance Health Service Corp. RCIM provides discretionary investment management services to institutional clients including pension and retirement plans, registered investment companies, corporations, and foundations.

observIQ, Inc. engages in the provision of enterprise information technology monitoring integration solutions. It offers True Visibility Suite for VMware, BindPlane, BindPlane for New Relic, Bindplane for Microsoft, BindPlane for Google Cloud Monitoring, BindPlane for New Relic Logging, Plugins for VMware vRealize Orchestrator, content packs for VMware vRealize Log Insights, and Oracle Enterprise Manager Plugins. The company was founded by Nathan Owen and Carl Erickson in 2007 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI.

Pedago LLC provides revolutionizes online education services. The company was founded by Tom Adams and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Legacy Trust is a private trust bank that provides wealth management and trustee services for business owners, retirees, families, foundations, and more. The private company is based in Grand Rapids, MI. The company's services include investment management, client service, and support of business development efforts. The company also provides financial planning and retirement savings reforms. The company's team of experienced financial advisors helps clients build and support their legacy. The company has been named one of the best and brightest companies to work for in Michigan for the fifth year in a row. Tracey Hornbeck has been the CEO of the company since 2016.

Blockwork LLC develops sales and business management tools for food aggregators, distributors, and producers. Its supply chain platform enables foodservice buyers to purchase from local suppliers while maintaining complete supply chain transparency. The company was founded by Erika Block on January 25, 2006 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI.

Independent Bank (Grand Rapids, Michigan) is based in Grand Rapids, MI. Part of Independent Bank Corp. (Michigan), Independent Bank (Grand Rapids, Michigan) is a bank that offers loans, mortgages, personal and business banking services. William Bradford Kessel has been the CEO of the company since January 01, 1993.