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THE CHAMBER NEWSFebruary 2019 Issue

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CONTENTSFebruary 2019 Issue

Articles written by outside authors do not necessarily reflect the view or position of the Grand Rapids Chamber. The position of the Chamber will be clearly stated.

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VISIONARY MEMBERS

PRESIDENT'S CIRCLE MEMBERS

3 Ribbon Cuttings

4 Member Anniversaries

7 Newsflashes

8 Around Town Photos

9 Recently Joined Members

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The American Heart Association celebrated the 15th anniversary of Go Red for Women. 20

Monroe Live - 11 Ottawa.

Planet Fitness opened a new location on Alpine. 4235 Alpine Ave. NW.

Live Gold Studios announced their opening at Thornapple Pointe Golf Club. 7211 48th St. SE.

RIBBON CUTTINGS

Tech Defenders celebrated the move to their new space. 601 Maryland Ave. NE.

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 Execu-tivesBattle Creek Area Chamber of Com-merceBowne TownshipByron TownshipCaledonia TownshipChamber of Com-merce Grand Haven, Spring Lake, Ferrys-burgCity of Cedar SpringsCity of East Grand RapidsCity of Grand RapidsCity of GrandvilleCity of HudsonvilleCity of LowellCity of RockfordCity of WalkerCity of WyomingCourtland TownshipExperience Grand RapidsFeyen Zylstra LLCFranklin Holwerda CompanyGeorgetown

TownshipGrand ActionGrand Rapids Area Chamber of Com-merceGrand Rapids Town-shipGrandville-Jenison Chamber of Com-merceGrattan Township OfficeKent County Admin-stratorsLowell TownshipMichigan Chamber of CommerceMichigan Department of CommerceMichigan Economic Development Corp.Michigan House of Representatives Michigan SenateMichigan West Coast Chamber of Com-merceMuskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Com-merceNelson TownshipOakfield TownshipPlainfield TownshipPresident of the United StatesProbate Court - Kent CountyRockford Area Cham-ber of CommerceSolon TownshipSparta TownshipSpencer TownshipState of MichiganTallmadge TownshipTraverse City Area

Chamber of Com-merceTyrone TownshipU.S. Chamber of CommerceUnited 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 SenateUnited States Senate (D)Vergennes TownshipWyoming-Kentwood Area Chamber of CommerceIrwin Seating Com-panyGrand Rapids Sym-phonyWarner Norcross + JuddHaviland Enterprises, Inc.Purity Cylinder Gases, Inc.YMCA of Greater Grand RapidsSpartanNashWolverine Coil Spring Co.American Red Cross of West MichiganBlue Cross Blue Shield of MichiganChemical BankThe Employers' Asso-

ciationErnst & Young LLPGrand Rapids Asso-ciation of REALTORSGrand Rapids Label CompanyMerrill LynchMetcalf & Jonkhoff Funeral Service, Inc.MLive Media Group / The Grand Rapids PressModel Coverall Ser-vice, Inc.Owen-Ames-Kimball Co.Pepsi Beverages CompanyPNC BankUnited Way, Heart of West MichiganWheeler Upham, PCWatkins, Ross & Co.Behler-Young Com-panyDeloitteForemost Insurance CompanyHenry A. Fox Sales Co.Kent Rubber Supply Co.Morrison Industrial Equipment Co.Columbian Logistics NetworkManpower Kent County RegionGrand Rapids Foam TechnologiesJunior Achievement of the Michigan Great Lakes, Inc.AmwayEikenhout, Inc.

MEMBER ANNIVERSARIES

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


Harvey Cadillac Lex-usTwohey Maggini, P.L.C.Williams Distributing Co./Williams Kitchen & Bath

Kent Intermediate School DistrictBuiten & Associates, LLCNicholsUniversal Forest Products, Inc.GE Aviation WOOD TV8/WXSP/WOTVGrand Rapids Urban League, Inc.Mary Free Bed Reha-bilitation HospitalD.A. Blodgett-St. John'sGoodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rap-ids, Inc.Perforated Tubes, Inc.Aquinas CollegeEPS Security - (En-gineered Protection Systems, Inc.)Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge, PCWolverine Printing Co.Women's Resource CenterWZZM 13 - TEGNA Marketing SolutionsX-Rite, Incorporated38 Years As A Mem-berBander Family Den-tistry

Betz IndustriesCalvin CollegeCrystal FlashCrystal FlashD C Martin & Son Scales Inc.Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber, Inc.Holland Home Corpo-rate OfficeKentwood Office Fur-nitureMichigan Natural Storage Co.Micron Manufactur-ing Co.Van's Delivery Ser-vice, Inc.Varnum LLPAlternative DirectionsAutomatic Door Ser-viceBorn Preventive Health Care Clinic, P.C.The Economic Club of Grand RapidsFuller Supply Com-panyStifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorpo-rated. Member SIPC & NYSE Witte Travel & ToursThe Arc Kent County, Inc.Lach Diamond, Inc.The RapidGrand Valley State UniversityPhoenix Floor CareSt. Cecilia Music CenterWadeTrimComerica Bank

Paul Goebel GroupYWCA West Central MichiganBuist Sheet Metal Co.Economic Develop-ment Foundation - CertifiedFamily Outreach Cen-ter, Inc.Grand Rapids Public LibraryHedrick AssociatesWestern Michigan University in Grand RapidsErhardt ConstructionGirl Scouts of Michi-gan Shore to ShoreGrand Rapids Com-munity FoundationACSET/West Michi-gan Works!Applied ImagingCovanta EnergyGreemann CapitalMichigan Office Solu-tionsAT&T MichiganBISSELL Inc.Fifth Third BankGordon Food Service Inc.Scarlett, Inc.Grand River Gastro-enterology, PCHightech SignsNationwide Transpor-tation Services, Inc.Vierson Boiler & Re-pair Co.

20+ YEARS OF MEMBERSHIPArea Agency on Ag-ing of Western Michi-

gan IncCity of KentwoodFrey FoundationLiteracy Center of West MichiganNew Hope Baptist ChurchPaws With A CauseMichigan BloodLincoln Pines Resort, Inc.RehmannThe Right Place, Inc.Michigan Minority Supplier Develop-ment Council-(MMSDC)Camp RogerCentral Michigan UniversityHeartland Home Health Care & Hos-pice (4624)Mel Trotter MinistriesWilliams & Works, Inc.Corporate Funding, Inc.Wolverine Worldwide, Inc.TowerPinksterTracy, Inc.The Center for Physi-cal RehabilitationFormax Manufactur-ing Corp.Martin Commercial PropertiesPromotional Impactr.o.i. DesignDean Transportation, Inc.Design Financial Group

Evans Tool & Engi-neering, Inc.GZA GeoEnvironmen-tal, Inc.Lambert, Edwards & Associates, Inc.Marge's Donut Den, Inc.

15+ YEARS OF MEMBERSHIPBreton WoodsMicro Visions, Inc.Outfront MediaRaybrook ManorWTLJ TV-54 TCT of Michigan, Inc.Bethany Christian ServicesESCO Group, Inc. dba Edge-Sweets Com-panyFoxbrightWestern Michigan University in Grand RapidsGranger GroupMonsma Landscape & Maintenance, Inc.Profile FilmsSchneider TireKent District LibraryOST Open Systems TechnologiesApplause Catering + EventsThe Chop HouseGrand Valley Lan-thornA.D. Bos Vending ServicesCountry Fresh, LLCEncompass, LLCFifth Third Bank/Al-ger Heights

Fifth Third Bank/Al-pine Banking CenterFifth Third Bank/Bret-on VillageFifth Third Bank/Bridge StreetFifth Third Bank/Edi-son PlazaFifth Third Bank/Franklin & EasternFifth Third Bank/Helms CenterFifth Third Bank/Michigan & FullerKent County Osteo-pathic AssociationWest Michigan Cabi-net Supply IncElders' HelpersPatriot RealtyUS SignalVoisard Asset Man-agement GroupAssociation for the Blind and Visually Impaired

10+ YEARS OF MEMBERSHIPHope River VenturesKent County Health DepartmentKent County Pros-ecuting AttorneyKreis, Enderle, Hudgins & Borsos, P.C.Rockford AmbulanceVisiting Angels of West MichiganFoster Swift Collins & Smith, P.C.Highland Group of Grand RapidsJW Marriott Grand

RapidsEdgeline Resources LLCHeritage Life Story Funeral HomeLakeshore Home Health Care Services, Inc.Michigan Commer-cial Space AdvisorsVan Manen Petro-leum/Pacific PrideAmbs Call CenterConfigura, Inc.ExperisFamily FareArbor CircleDeGraaf Interiors, Inc.Ellis Parking Co., Inc.Buist Electric, Inc.Byron Center ManorDean Trailways of MichiganGrand Rapids Polish-ing & Buffing, Inc.Hampton Inn & Suites by HiltonNew West Michigan Industrial, Inc.Phillip Elenbaas Mill-work Inc.PriceWalgrenProgressive SurfaceCDR Disposal Ser-vice, Inc.greengiftz.comMcLoughlin Com-munications & Public RelationsCascade Fresh Clean-ing ServicesCriterion Manufactur-ing SolutionsDave Cole Decora-tors, Inc.

FreedomNet Solu-tionsGrand Rapids Light-ing Center Inc.Michigan Building & Mechanical, Inc.Porter HillsReagan Marketing + Design LLCThornview Electric, LLC


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 PROMOTIONSHungerford Nichols has added Katy Felver, Rebecca Arlt and Ra-chael Koopmans to their team

Kris Denny has been hired as Director of Residential Services at D.A. Blodgett - St. John's

OST welcomed Jill Dunkelberger, Michael Kranker, Will Metz, Zach Ruppert and Jordan Smith to their team

Daniel Walker was brought on as Chemical Bank's Chief Audit Executive

Worksighted has promoted Barry Rice to the COO role

Warner Norcross + Judd has hired commercial litigator Brandon Cory

Watkins Ross welcomed Joey Shackelford to their actuarial team

Jenny Bloem has joined North-pointe Bank as Vice President and Controller

Consumers Credit Unionannounced the addition of Jim Stephens, mortgage loan officer, and Jeff Chappell, business devel-opment manager, to their team

Exodus Place has hired Tom Hyde as Executive Director

Spectrum Health has appointed Ovell Barbee to the role of diversity officer

Rehmann's Roger Webster was named the director of resource partners for the Michigan Society of Human Resource Management

Ryan DeHaan, Bill Cox, Brandon VanWer, and Lindsay Rose have joined the Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. team

Attorney Ian Hunter has joined the Dickinson Wright PLLC team

Ryan Schmied has been named general manager for the new AC Hotel Grand Rapids Downtown, managed by AHC+ Hospitality

NEW LOCATIONS, EXPANSIONS & GRAND OPENINGS

Nova Direct Primary Care launched their subscription-based primary care office in Grand Rapids

AWARDS & ACCOLADES

MLive Media Group wins more than 80 awards in Michigan Press Association Contest

The 2018 Leadership Circle Award from NationaLease has been awarded to Star Truck Rentals

MSUFCU has earned the Visa Global Quality Performance Award based on their results in its autho-rization approval rate for consumer credit

NEWS FLASHES

RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTSWarner Norcross + Judd partners Christian E. Meyer and Gordon J. Toering were appointed chair of the Real Estate Practive Group and chair of the Restructuring and Insolvency Law Practice Group, respectively

New Holland Brewing Company has begun distributing their Drag-on's Milk Bourbon Barrel Stout to Louisiana and ArkansasNick Zafter, associate board mem-ber of Consumers Credit Union, has been appointed to fill the term vacated by retiring director Brad Lawton

Gerald R. Ford International Air-port has reported their best-ever December

The Downtown Market is partner-ing with several organizations on their Culinary Conversations group

MSUFCU donated $2,750 to the Capital Area Humane Society through the Get a Home, Give a Home campaign, their Volunteer of the Year donation, and internal donations

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

TRUSTEEPrometis Partners Vincent Mastovito

(616) 622-3070www.prometispartners.com

AFFILIATE

601 Bond Apartments Allison Chipman (989) 772-3261

[email protected]

Ed DeVries Properties inc. Edward DeVries (616) 454-1446

www.devriescompanies.com

FlexChecks, Inc. Diane Pelak

(616) 791-7900 www.flexchecks.com

Gill Staffing Matt Lake

(616) 455-8600 www.gillstaffing.com

Grand Rapids OB/GYN Judy Harvey

(616) 247-1700 www.grandrapidsobgyn.com

Orion Construction, Inc. Corey Bixby

(616) 464-1740 www.orionbuilt.com

Power Home Solar Larry Knight

(231) 495-9390 www.powerhome.com

RedRock Information Security LLCRandy Brinks

(616) 534-1500 www.redrockis.com

Grand Rapids Drive

Trey Connor (844) 473-7483

www.nbagrandrapids.com

Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women

Bonnie Nawara (616) 458-3404

[email protected]

Inforum Terry Barclay

(877) 633-3500 www.inforummichigan.org

Cran-Hill Ranch Chris Vallette

(231) 796-7669 www.cranhillranch.com

Des Nelson Consulting Des Nelson

(6160 450-4480 www.desnelson.com

Dykstra's Auto Service Mark Doornbos(616) 719-1988

[email protected]

Ingalls Pictures Hugh Ingalls

(269) 213-4759 www.ingallspictures.com

The Law Offices of Brent H. Green, PLLC Brent Green

(616) 802-4666www.grgreenlaw.com

Raymond James Theo Desmulier (321) 947-5445

[email protected]

Stone Falls of Ada

Laura Czupinski (616) 949-2929

www.stonefallsofada.com

Whitmore Custom HomesNate Whitmore (517) 927-4832

www.whitmorehomesllc.com

Action Point Retirement Group

Trey Ellinger (616) 200-8610

www.actionpoint-retirement.com

Alpine Treasures, LLCJason Wentworth (616) 258-8995

www.alpinetreasuresllc.com

SMALL BUSINESS

Planet Fitness - Alpine Ave. Brett DuBridge (616) 288-3160

Rising Grinds Cafe

Lisa Beene (616) 427-3900 www.rgcafe.org

Atrio Home Cafe Holland Home Corporate Office

(616) 235-4663 www.atriohomecare.org

Redwood Apartment Neighborhood

Rita Hunt (833) 820-9104

www.byredwood.com

The Golf Club at Thornapple Pointe Chris Sobieck

(616) 554-4747 www.thornapplepointe.com

Flooring America Alek Patrenko

(616) 222-1188 flooringamericagr.com

EXECUTIVENovo Nordisk Inc.

Ryan Martin (616) 581-4706

www.novonordisk-us.com

WSI - Workforce Strategies Inc.Melissa McAfee (616) 957-8199

www.wsitalent.com

Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC Ron Erway

(616) 914-3586 [email protected]

Spring Arbor University Amber Hammond

(616) 974-0671 www.arbor.edu

Triange Associates Inc. Jolene Rosa

(616) 453-1413 www.triangle-inc.com

Buddy's Pizza Michelle Mullen

(248) 855-6222 x212 [email protected]

Imperial Design Companies Rex Baker

(616) 791-9225 www.imperialdesign.com

Anesthesia Professional Services, P.C.

Scott Coddington (616) 588-6524

CareATC Simon Abbott

(616) 834-2202 www.careatc.com

Children's Leukemia Foundation of Michigan

Melissa Antoncic (616) 885-1830

www.leukemiamichigan.org

City Barbeque Jack Gordon

(513) [email protected]

COM 616Adam Russo


Comprenew Karen Hilverda (616) 451-4400

www.comprenew.org

Dynamic Duo Landscaping LLC

Peter Montfort (616) 295-7438

[email protected]

Fastool, Inc. Emily Brieve

(888) 654-8898www.fastoolnow.com

FCF DrywallSeve Hernandez(616) 292-0556

[email protected] Rapids Fire Protec-

tion, Inc.Cruz Paiz


MK InsulatingMike Moedam(616) 379-0079

www.mkinsulating.com

Motor Vehicle NetworkCheryl Velzen


Property Management Association of West

MichiganChristina Baragar(616) 531-5243

www.pmawm.com

Redwood Apartment Neighborhood

Tina May(844) 855-2589

www.byredwood.com

ULG Skilled TradesGreg Hullinger

(330) 212-7117www.ulgskilledtrades.com

Countryside ToursShannon Mullaney


Northbound StudioAmy Hancock

(616) 644-3768www.northboundstudiode-

sign.com

Special Olympics MichiganShannon Zoerhof(616) 583-1202www.somi.org

The LitRob DeVerna

(616) 214-3120 www.thelitgr.com

The Wellness ChampionsCheryl Smith

(616) 803-9191www.wellnesschampions.

org

United Church Homes Management

Karen Messick(616) 914-3568

[email protected]

250 Monroe Ave. NW | Grand Rapids, MI

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