Michigan Business & Professional Association Names '101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For' in West Michigan
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WARREN, Mich., March 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Being named a "West Michigan's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For," is a designation that hundreds of companies pursue. This year's winners proved to be companies that deliver exceptional human resources practices.

The Michigan Business and Professional Association (MBPA) will recognize winning companies at the "West Michigan's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For" annual human resources symposium and awards program on Thurs., May 7, 2009 at the Pinnacle Center in Hudsonville, Mich. The event starts at 7:30 a.m. with registration, continental breakfast and networking. A series of interactive educational workshops on human resources practices will be presented, followed by the awards ceremony.

The "West Michigan's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For" represent industries as diverse as the automotive, insurance, hospitality, communications and nonprofit sectors. These businesses clearly demonstrated innovative and pioneering human resource strategies. (See attached list for winners.)

Each company's entry was evaluated by an independent research firm. Nominated companies are assessed by reviewing a number of key measures in categories that include Communication, Community Initiatives, Compensation and Benefits, Diversity and Multiculturalism, Employee Education and Development, Employee Engagement and Commitment, Recognition and Retention, Recruitment and Selection, Small Business and Work-Life Balance.

The winning companies also compete for 10 elite awards, one granted for each category. An overall winner, who has excelled in all categories, is honored with a "Best of the Best" award. The 11 winners of these awards will be announced during the luncheon.

"The selection, recognition and awarding of West Michigan's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For allows businesses to showcase their best practices and demonstrate why each of them would be an ideal place for employees to work. This year's winning companies represent high standards and are an example for other companies to emulate," said Jennifer Kluge, MBPA chief operating officer and a veteran human resources manager.

The event's educational component will include two sessions: "Energy, Creativity and Imagination: Creating a Sustainable Culture for Innovation and Engagement," presented by Richard Sheridan from Menlo Innovations and a panel discussion on "Sustaining Employee Connections in Changing Times," moderated by Dave Smith from The Employers' Association. The luncheon and awards ceremony will begin at 11:00 a.m. and will feature presenters Suzanne Geha of WoodTV8 and Gary Allen of Wood Radio.

Tickets for the symposium and awards lunch are $105 for MBPA members; $130 for non-members. A member table of 10 is $1,050; non-member tables are $1,350. Sponsorships are also available. Please contact the Michigan Business and Professional Association's events team at 888-277-6464 or visit www.101bestandbrightest.com.

Sponsors of the "West Michigan's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For" include WOOD Radio, WOOD TV8, Davenport University, Grand Rapids Business Journal, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, McGraw Wentworth, The Employers' Association, AT&T Michigan, DTE Energy, Spectrum Health, Corporate Express, TowerPinkster, Rehmann, Progressive AE, Bronson Healthcare Group and Prince Conference Center at Calvin College.

The "101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For" are presented annually in four markets: Metro Detroit, Chicago, Canada and Western Michigan. Nominations are now being accepted for 2010. Visit http://www.101bestandbrightest.com to learn more.

Based in Warren, Mich., the MBPA is the largest business organization of small to medium-sized businesses in Michigan, representing more than 20,000 members who employ more than 200,0000 persons. Members include attorneys, physicians, architects, accountants, construction companies, banks, retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers and the like. Member businesses receive numerous benefits including free legal and financial consultations; discounted technology, automotive and office products; employee training and recruitment assistance; and competitive insurance rates. The MBPA is a sister association to the Michigan Food & Beverage Association (MFBA).

WEST MICHIGAN'S 101 BEST AND BRIGHTEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR

2009 WINNERS

a.j. Veneklasen, Inc.
Acoustics By Design, Inc.
Adamy + Company, P.C.
Advantage Health Physician Network
American Axle & Manufacturing - Three Rivers
Andy J. Egan Company, Inc
Arrow Strategies
Art Van Furniture
Aspen Surgical Products
ATEK Medical
Battle Creek Health System
Baudville, Inc.
BDO Seidman, LLP
Beacon Services Inc
Beene Garter LLP
Blue Care Network of Michigan
Borgess Health Alliance
Bronson Healthcare Group
Business Strategy, Inc.
Byron Bank
Cintas Corporation
Clark Construction Company
Clark Retirement Community
Coldwell Banker AJS-Schmidt
Comcast Cable
CompHealth Grand Rapids
Consumers Credit Union
Crowe Horwath LLP
CSM Group
Deloitte & Touche USA LLP
Easter Seals - Michigan, Inc
Elzinga & Volkers
Exordium Consulting, LLC
Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber, Inc.
Flexco
Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Greenville Public Schools
Gymco Sports
Harbor Industries, Inc
Harold Zeigler Auto Group
Hastings City Bank
Herman Miller, Inc
Holland Hospital
Hope College
Hospice of Michigan
HUB International Insurance Services
Hungerford, Aldrin, Nichols & Carter, PC
Huntington Bank
Kendall Electric, Inc.
Kforce Professional Staffing
L-3 Avionics Systems, Inc
Lake Michigan Credit Union
Law Weathers & Richardson PC
Life EMS Ambulance
LKF Marketing
Mavcon
Mercantile Bank of Michigan
Mercy General Health Partners
Michigan Medical, P.C.
Mika Meyers Beckett & Jones PLC
Miller Johnson PLC
NTH Consultants, Ltd.
OMNI Community Credit Union
Open Systems Technologies
Otterbase, Incorporated
Pennock Health Services
Perrigo
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
Plante & Moran, PLLC
Porter Hills Retirement Communities and Services
Prima Communications, Inc.
Progressive AE
Regal Financial Group
Rehmann
Renaissance Recovery Solutions, LLC
Rhoades McKee
Rockford Construction Company
Saint Mary's Health Care
Schawk, Inc.
Schupan & Sons, Inc.
Seaman's Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, Inc.
Service Express, Inc.
Skanska
Spectrum Health Hospitals
Stahlin Enclosures
TDS Metrocom
The Campbell Group
The Image Group
The Judson Group
The Worden Company
Thermo Fisher Scientific
TowerPinkster
Triangle Associates, Inc
Trillium Staffing Solutions
Valley Oak Financial, PLC
Van Wyk Risk & Financial Management
Varnum
Warner Norcross & Judd LLP
Wesco
Workstage, LLC
Yeo & Yeo, PC, CPAs and Business Consultants
Zeeland Community Hospital

Contact:
Sue Voyles (734) 667-2005
-or-
Ed Deeb (586) 393-8800



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