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BISSELL has spent more than 130 years crafting premium cleaning products that exceed customers standards of cleanliness while still leaving them lots of time to enjoy their home. The BISSELL commitment to sustainability is an extension of their rich history of innovation and continuous improvement. With the creation of the BISSELL cross-functional ForEverGreen team in 2006, they formalized our commitment to sustainable business practices. Each product is designed to help customers take care of their favorite spaces and the surfaces in them.

Founded in 1999, Blackford Capital is a private equity investment firm based in Grand Rapids, Michigan that acquires, manages, and builds middle-market manufacturing, distribution, and service companies. With over $650 million in transaction value and 34 acquisitions, we pride ourselves on our long history of value creation and in providing divestiture opportunities for corporate parent companies.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, a nonprofit mutual insurance company, is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. . Nearly 70 years ago, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan started with a purpose to provide people with the security of knowing they have health care when they need it. Their commitment to Michigan is what differentiates them from other health insurance companies doing business. That mission has never changed.

Bluewater Hayes connects accomplished supply chain and marketing professionals with ideal career opportunities. Our recruiting team possesses industry experience and expertise in the functional verticals we serve. Our strong network coupled with our ability to accurately assess your hiring needs means we present you the right candidate quickly. Let us help you obtain the right career opportunity or hire the best talent.

Bradford White Corporation is a team of American-owned companies that designs, engineers, and builds water heating, space heating, combination heating, and storage solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Our three manufacturing plants are located in Middleville, Michigan, Rochester, New Hampshire, and Niles, Michigan. Every one of our facilities is staffed with highly experienced workers and craftspeople who know their jobs and know how to build a superior product. Our products are known by both consumers and installers for performance, reliability, energy-efficiency, ease of installation, and innovative design.

Brightly is a research-driven, design-led digital consultancy focused on transforming complex business challenges into powerful brands, elegant software & engaging digital experiences.

Your need for quality talent is our reason for being. This driving mission has been at our core from the onset. When we started in 2000, we were a team of forward-thinking entrepreneurs determined to find a better way to connect the best and brightest talent with companies looking for future leaders. We still firmly believe in this philosophy.

Throughout the years, our passion, credibility and grit have been the foundation and prowess of Brooksource. Though our focus areas have continued to mindfully evolve, our unyielding commitment to relationships and our customers’ needs remains consistent and firmly rooted in our core values.

Brooksource is proud to be part of the Eight Eleven Family of Companies. Though our industries and focuses vary, each Eight Eleven company has been built with our customers' evolving needs in mind. Across each company, our holistic commitment to these core values remains unwavering.

Since 1964, Buist Electric has been committed to "Raising the Standard" in the electrical industry. This philosophy results in unparalleled productivity, competence, and service for their valued customers. Buist Electric has been on the forefront of diversity in our industry by providing opportunities to disadvantaged businesses and individuals through business mentoring programs, co-op programs and by providing work opportunities on projects awarded to them. They believe strongly in creating a diverse work environment through employment of women in non-traditional fields, minorities, and others that struggle with employment for various reasons.

Since the company’s inception, Burgess Concrete has excelled at commercial and industrial concrete projects. Over the years the focus and expertise has expanded to include healthcare, education, and institutional projects. Burgess Concrete has also become a leader in the concrete construction industry of concrete polishing, concrete paving, concrete pumping, laser screeding flat floors, helical pier foundation lifting and stabilization, sandblasting. From a pickup truck and bobcat, John Burgess has grown Burgess Concrete to a company with a wide array of equipment with employees to operate each piece skillfully.

Founded in 1970, Byrne Electrical Specialists has been a leader in this industry – and the community – for quite a while. Their smart, resourceful staff delivers world-class customer service and the fastest lead times in the industry. They pride themselves on fresh, individualistic thinking and have collected over 100 patents in their 40+ years. Services Byrne Electrical Specialists offer are in and on service power data solutions, audio visual technology, modular electrical systems, and interlink connections, among others.

Caledonia Charter Township is an up and coming community that prides itself on preserving its rural heritage and small town feel as we continue to be one of the fastest growing townships in West Michigan. Located on the southern border of Kent County, our township is home to everything from flowing rivers and green pastures to a bustling business district and beautiful residential developments.