Jeff Ackerman

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.

The Heart of West Michigan United Way operates as a human service organization. It focuses impact in the areas of early childhood development and literacy in West Michigan. The company was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI.

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

Autocam Corp. designs and manufactures metal alloy components and assemblies. The firm serves the medical and transportation industries. It offers components for use in fuel delivery, electric motor, steering, braking, and air bag systems. The company was founded by John C. kennedy, III in 1988 and is headquartered in Kentwood, MI.

Plastic Plate, Inc. manufactures plastic products. The Company specializes in plastic injection molding and chrome plating services for the automotive interior trim, and major appliance industries. The company is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI.

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.

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.

The Grand Rapids Public Museum operates a museum. The non-profit company is based in Grand Rapids, MI.

QT Ultrasound LLC develops ultrasound device called Quantitative Transmission Ultrasound. The company is headquartered in Novanto, CA.

The Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority operates the Gerald R. Ford International Airport, which offers over 100 daily flights and 30+ nonstop routes to various destinations. The private company is based in Grand Rapids, MI. The airport serves as a gateway for travelers to start their adventures to just about anywhere. The CEO of the company is Torrance A. Richardson.

The Grand Rapids-Kent County Convention/Arena Authority provides professional, scientific, and technical services. The private company is based in Grand Rapids.

Priority Health Managed Benefits, Inc. provides health insurance plans and other health services. Its services include HMO, POS and PPO plans, plus Medicaid and administrative services for companies with self-funded plans. The company offers its plans through a network of 34 acute-care hospitals. Priority Health Managed Benefits was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI.

Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce operates as chamber of Commerce. The company was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI.

Priority Health engages in provision of insurance services. It offers health maintenance organization (HMO) plans. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI.

VAST LLC manufactures and supplies vehicle access components and systems. Its products include hoods and lids, doors, seats, tailgates and trunk lids. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Auburn Hills, MI.

Lacks Enterprises, Inc. manufactures wheel components and systems. It serves the automotive, telecommunications, and consumer electronics markets. The company was founded by John P. Lacks and Richard J. Lacks Sr. in 1961 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI.

Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. is a global leadership community of over 30,000 chief executives from 142 countries. The non-profit company is based in Irving, TX and has a global presence of subsidiaries in several regions. The company's mission is to help its members become better leaders and better people. The company was founded in 1950 by Ray Hickok, Khalid Mohamed Jassem Kanoo. Thayer Smith has been the CEO of the company since 2007.

Bridge Street Capital Partners LLC (Bridge Street Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2003 by Bill Kaczynski and John Meilner. The firm is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Fifth Third Bank engages in the provision of banking services. It offers personal, business, and commercial banking services. The company was founded on June 17, 1858 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

Biosciences Research & Commercialization Center (BRCC) is a venture capital subsidiary of Western Michigan University founded in 2020 by Cindy Bi. The firm is headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Van Andel Institute provides biomedical research and education services. Its services include antibody production, spectral karyotyping, immunostaining and mouse modeling, animal imaging, computational biology, flow cytometry, germline modification and cytogenetics, mass spectrometry and proteomics, microarray technology, sequencing, vivarium, xenotransplantation and michigan animal consortium, as well as analytical, cellular and molecular microscopy services. The company was founded by Jay van Andel and Betty Van Andel in 1996 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI.

Metabolic Solutions Development Co. LLC operates as a drug discovery and development company. It develops novel therapeutics to treat metabolic diseases associated with age-related mitochondrial dysfunction, especially insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. The company was founded by Jerry Colca and Rolf Kletzien in 2006 and is headquartered in Kalamazoo, MI.

Edge Industries LLC provides engineering and custom fabrication services, as well as manufacturing OEM products.

Southwest Michigan First Corp. offers economic development, venture capitalism, recruitment, life science, manufacturing, back office, commercial real estate, talent management and leadership development and community capitalism. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Kalamazoo, MI.