100 Businesses That Care

Members

Founding Members

BDO, LLC

BDO USA, LLP is the U.S. member firm of BDO International Ltd., one of the world’s largest accounting and advisory organizations serving the middle market, with more than 1,600 offices in 167 countries. BDO carries out its business mission of “providing trusted solutions in an ever changing world” through its unique solutions and expertise in the areas of assurance, tax, advisory, and digital technology to a wide range of publicly traded and privately held companies. Specific to West Michigan, BDO’s local practice office is recognized for its longstanding history of over 100 years, as well as significant community involvement of its people. bdo.com

Charter Capital Partners

Founded in 1989, Charter Capital Partners is a premier investment banking firm headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Charter offers a comprehensive range of M&A and private capital investing advisory services. Our team helps corporations, family-owned businesses, private equity groups, and family offices optimize transitions from acquisition through growth to eventual sale. In addition, Charter Private Capital Management is a Registered Investment Adviser (RIA), professionally managing VC and PE funds as well as numerous private investment vehicles. Our mission is to deliver superior professional guidance to both business owners and investors throughout the complete business lifecycle. chartercapitalpartners.com.

Hylant

Hylant, founded in 1935, is among the largest privately held, full-service insurance brokerages in the United States. A member of the Worldwide Broker Network, we offer risk management services, employee benefits brokerage and consultation, loss control, healthcare management and insurance solutions for businesses and individuals locally, nationally and internationally. Our team of experienced professionals includes experts who focus exclusively on specific industries and risks. This targeted expertise enables us to design and deliver customized programs to meet the individual needs of our clients. And because Hylant is privately owned, we proudly answer to our clients—not to Wall Street investors. hylant.com

Innovia Wealth

Innovia Wealth serves entrepreneurs and their families, crafting innovative strategies to fulfill their clients’ financial dreams. Innovia provides strategies and implementations for almost every scenario, including succession planning. When a business owner considers the sale of their company, they can turn to Innovia to help create strategies that align with their financial goals, at a time when everything is at stake. innoviawealth.com

Mercantile Bank

Mercantile Bank of Michigan, founded in 1997, provides financial services in a highly professional and personalized manner. Our innovative products and belief in mutually beneficial relationship banking have helped us become the 3rd largest bank headquartered in Michigan. In addition to providing a high level of service and a knowledgeable staff, we are committed to strengthening the diverse communities we serve. Giving back and fostering an inclusive and equitable community is an important part of the Mercantile culture. Our hands-on approach to community engagement has helped to support the people in our communities in many ways. On average, Mercantile Bank employees throughout Michigan collectively volunteer over 30,000 hours every year. Through these efforts Mercantile employees impact our local economies, youth, families and individuals. mercbank.com

Miller Johnson

Miller Johnson was founded in 1959 and is committed to excellence in legal service to our business, institutional and individual clients. Our diversified and challenging full service civil practice is divided into three major areas: Business and Corporate Law, Employment and Labor Relations, and Litigation. We work with our clients to achieve outstanding results and provide superior service through efficient, practical and innovative solutions to their most sophisticated legal needs. We also work to improve quality of life in the communities we serve. The firm lives its values of honesty, integrity, and respect for others through client service and community outreach. Together, we are part of an increasingly diverse, multicultural, and global marketplace—a world full of change, challenges and possibilities. millerjohnson.com

Business Members

Adamy Valuation

Adamy Valuation has been providing executives, business owners, attorneys, and fiduciaries with expert, independent business valuation services for over three decades.  We serve clients across the country in a wide variety of industries, sizes, and situations. adamyvaluation.com

AEBetancourt

From Fortune 500 to small, family-owned businesses, AEBetancourt is experienced in hiring and implementing talent development programs for a diverse range of organizations. aebetancourt.com

Aflac Broker Channel

Over 50 million people worldwide have chosen Aflac because of their commitment to providing customers with the confidence that comes from knowing they have assistance in being prepared for whatever life may bring. aflac.com

Alpine Events

Whether you’re planning a wedding, corporate event, or anything else, we offer an extensive collection to accommodate any budget. Our team has extensive experience with special event rentals, vendor coordination, planning and execution, set up, and logistics. alpineevents.com

AmWINS Brokerage of the Midwest, LLC

We are the largest specialty distributor of property, casualty and professional lines insurance products (e.g. public entities, construction risks). amwins.com

Auxo Investment Partners

Auxo Investment Partners makes investments in companies at transition points in their history, then instills infrastructure, processes and talent that nurture their success and help them grow to their full potential. auxopartners.com

Axios HR

At AXIOS HR, we're helping over 400 mid-size businesses reach their human resource goals—with smart strategies, proactive advice, and a partnership mentality. axioshr.com

Baker Holtz, P.C.

Since 1979, Baker Holtz has focused on the needs of closely-held businesses, their owners and those seeking professional advice in financial and tax matters including business consultation, accounting, tax planning and preparation, estate planning, fraud prevention and more. bakerholtz.com

Barnes & Thornburg LLP

Barnes & Thornburg is a full-service business law firm, providing legal advice and services form a wide range of practice areas for businesses in many different industries. btlaw.com

Belwith Keeler Decor Solutions

Belwith-Keeler® is a brand refined in elegance, with trend-leading design, inspired by the latest fashion. Our product line is refined with expert fit and finish, adding only the finest to our living library of design since 1893. belwith-keeler.com

BlueWater Partners

At BlueWater Partners, we help businesses identify and navigate a range of strategic alternatives. We specialize in senior-level advice on mergers, acquisitions, capital sourcing, performance improvement, turnarounds and merchant banking. bluewaterpartners.com

Bodman PLC

With over 150 attorneys in offices throughout Michigan, Bodman PLC has delivered extraordinary results to their clients for over 90 years. bodmanlaw.com

Brown & Riding

Brown & Riding is a national top 10 wholesale brokerage built around core values of teamwork, quality, and professionalism. We’re here to advocate for you and your clients, every day, and are committed to providing you with the best possible experience available in the marketplace. brownandriding.com

CasterDepot

At CasterDepot, we’ve been providing quality casters and above-and-beyond service since 1980. casterdepot.com

Comprehensive Risk Services, LLC

Comprehensive Risk Services has skilled, friendly staff that can help you with filing and reporting workers' compensation claims. crsmi.com

Crystal Flash

Crystal Flash gets it done – whether it’s delivering fuel to a home, fleet or field. No matter where you are in the Great Lakes region, we are ready, steady and safe to go the extra mile for you. crystalflash.com

Dickinson Wright, PLLC

Our attorneys in Grand Rapids practice in a range of legal areas including banking & Financial services, corporate, municipal law & finance, real estate and more. dickinson-wright.com

DK Security

DK Security is a leading provider of Uniform Security services, exceeding expectations in the private security industry. Our officers in the field are highly trained individuals, specializing in hospitality security. dksecurity.com

DornerWorks, Ltd.

We help you clear the fog of new technology so you can focus on your customers. dornerworks.com

DPT Solutions

With almost 20 years in the business of helping companies, ranging from non-profits to fortune 500 companies, DPT has a track record of driving business performance. Through a methodical process and industry expertise, DPT takes a business-first, technology-second approach. dptsolutions.com

DWH

DWH was founded on the philosophy that every stakeholder matters. We consider clients, employees, owners, investors and our community as a whole to achieve results that maximize value for all. dwhcorp.com

Edward Jones Investments | The Office of Scott Kline

At Edward Jones, we're focused on you. We have thousands of people and industry-leading technology supporting our office all with the purpose of helping you reach your long-term financial goals. edwardjones.com

EHTC

EHTC is a dedicated, full service CPA firm in West Michigan that focuses on helping clients to achieve their full potential through comprehensive accounting, finance and tax services. ehtc.com

Encore Business Group

Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan started in 2015 with a goal to help manufacturing companies drive and optimize their operational efficiency. As your value add partner, our goal is your success. encorebusinessgroup.com

ESCO Group, Inc.

For decades ESCO has offered highly specialized machines for cutting and processing polyurethane foams, that are cost effective and reliable. edge-sweets.com

ETNA Supply Co.

From Detroit's Comerica Park to a Traverse City cottage, the University of Notre Dame campus to Rockford Middle School, 14 miles of sewer line in Northeast Michigan, or the melting sidewalks of downtown Holland, ETNA Supply was there! Along with our Fire Protection and Municipal Services divisions ETNA Supply has become a key component in meeting the needs of contractor's, engineers, architects and homeowners since 1965. etnasupply.com

Fifth Third Bank

From using valuable tools like Online and Mobile Banking to taking advantage of our suite of banking products, we’ll help you find a solution that fits your unique financial needs. 53.com

Flexco

Since 1907, Flexco has been partnering with customers just like you to help make sure your belt conveyors run efficiently. We understand that when they do, they make a real impact on your bottom line. And that’s why Flexco goes beyond manufacturing belt fasteners, cleaners, and maintenance products to developing real solutions to your belt conveyor challenges. flexco.com

Flow-Rite Controls

Flow-Rite Controls designs, manufactures, and markets patented fluid control devices for lead acid batteries, recreational fishing boats, laboratory, and medical use. flow-rite.com

Fox Motors

When we first opened our doors in 2000, we didn't just join the car dealership industry. We reinvented it. And we did so in an environment where customers and their needs come first. Where we prove daily that customer service is alive and well. And where our employees are proud to say they work. foxmotors.com

Game Room Guys

We can help you build the game room you've been dreaming of. If you want it, Game Room Guys has it. gameroomguys.com

Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing

Since our inception, we have grown rapidly to meet industry demands and now employ more than 190 employees in our multiple facilities near downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. With nearly 100,000 square feet of sophisticated cGMP space, we meet a full range of fill and finish needs, from early clinical trial fills through commercialization. grandriverasepticmfg.com

Grand River Bank

Born out of the belief that there’s value in being independent, opportunity in being entrepreneurial and joy in serving others, Grand River Bank is independently-owned, locally-focused and full-service. grandriverbank.com

Grand Ventures

Our passion is helping entrepreneurs build world changing companies. It's more than just a job to us. It's something we were born to do. grandvcp.com

Greenleaf Trust

Greenleaf Trust is a privately held wealth management firm with specialized disciplines in wealth management, trust administration, and retirement plan administration. greenleaftrust.com

Guild Mortgage

At Guild, we believe our work matters to people’s futures. We’ve built one of the nation’s most respected mortgage companies – one with the experience, strength and integrity to help millions of Americans realize their home ownership goals. Through it all, we remain steadfast in our people-first culture and the collaborative, entrepreneurial environment that’s truly set Guild apart in the mortgage industry. guildmortgage.com

Hastings Mutual Insurance Company

Hastings Mutual Insurance Company is a regional insurance company serving six states in the Midwest. We offer quality insurance products for businesses, farms, and individuals. hastingsmutual.com

Haviland Enterprises

Safely managing chemical distribution, manufacturing and packaging excellence for more than 80 years. havilandusa.com

HealthBaar

With a desire to change how healthcare is delivered, the company’s goal is to provide health services that were previously only available in a hospital to anyone wanting them whenever they want them. thehealthbaar.com

Heneveld Industrial Group, LLC

Started in 1991, Heneveld Industrial Group has grown into a full-service industrial cleaning, collection and filtration provider. heneveld.com

Highpoint Community Bank

We believe in celebrating all the high points in life, and we’ll do whatever we can to help you reach your goals. After more than 130 years, our focus is still on delivering the excellent customer service that has been our hallmark since 1886. highpointcommunitybank.com

Howell & Sharp Group of Merrill Lynch

Howell & Sharp Group can help you manage, grow and preserve your wealth today while also considering the impact it can have for years to come. visit website

HR Collaborative

We're an HR consulting firm and service provider driven to make work better. We partner with purpose-driven organizations to develop sustainable people practices through strategic insights and comprehensive support. hrcollaborative.com

Hungerford Nichols CPAs + Advisors

Our services include everything you expect from an accounting & advisory firm - tax consulting and planning, estate planning, audits, accounting solutions and preparation of all financial statements. But beyond that, Hungerford Nichols offers many highly specialized services you would normally have to seek elsewhere. hungerfordnichols.com

Huntington

Huntington is a full-service banking provider primarily operating across a seven-state banking franchise of Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Our “Welcome” philosophy centers around deep relationship-building capabilities to best meet each customer’s specific needs. huntington.com

Hurst Mechanical

Every customer has different services and maintenance requirements. That's why Hurst Mechanical offers a full range of flexible and practical inspections and preventative maintenance agreements. hurstmechanical.com

Hutt Trucking

Founded in 1985, Hutt Trucking is a leading supply chain services provider in West Michigan offering trucking, deep frozen warehousing, and third-party logistics services. hutt.com

Journey Construction Group

Journey Construction Group is a full-service commercial general contracting and owners representation firm providing building owners and tenets with a comprehensive construction process. journeyconstructiongroup.com

JVL Wealth Strategies

At JVL Associates, LLC, we specialize in providing fee-only financial planning, wealth management, and investment advisory services to affluent individuals, families, and business owners. jvlassociates.com

Kentwood Office Furniture

Working with Kentwood will be a better experience than working with anyone else. We listen and create aesthetically beautiful solutions that fit your culture, work style, and budget. On time, complete and guaranteed. kentwoodoffice.com

Keystone Solutions Group

Keystone Solutions Group is a product development and medical device contract manufacturing company. keystone-pd.com

Lake Effect Kitchen

Lake Effect Kitchen aims to ease customers’ busy lives by streamlining their meal needs. Preparing fresh food for all occasions, Lake Effect Kitchen delivers an exceptional product each and every time, while building the foundations for people of all abilities to be viewed as authentic members of our community. lakeeffectkitchen.com

Legacy Trust

At Legacy Trust, we concentrate on three things- you, your family and the generations that follow. It’s our mission to create lasting legacies by providing trusted advice and support. legacygr.com

Lighthouse Group

Lighthouse Group is a full-service insurance agency offering comprehensive solutions in personal protection, commercial insurance, and employee benefits. We specialize in the industries that make Michigan thrive, including manufacturing, construction, transportation, and hospitality. Founded in 1995, we’ve grown into a distinct, vibrant agency prepared to help our clients and community move forward with confidence. lighthousegroup.com

Michigan First Credit Union

Whether it’s buying your first house or consolidating debt to save money, Michigan First can help you find the best financial solution to get you there. Elevating your life is possible and it starts with a banking experience tailored to you. michiganfirst.com

Michigan Software Labs

Our elite teams build apps, responsive website, bots - any digital product that interacts with users - for the world’s leading companies. michiganlabs.com

Midwest Capital Advisors

Midwest Capital Advisors is an independent, Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SEC-registered investment adviser. MCA was founded in 2003 for the purpose of offering a distinctively different, positive investment experience. midwestcap.com

MK & Associates

MKA’s mission is to help companies improve their business. We’ve accomplished that by having tremendous experience in manufacturing, ERP systems and IBM power systems and networking skills. mkassoc.com

Montage Inc.

In 2004, we introduced a new business unit, Montage Furniture Services to launch our own line of Furniture Protection Plans. montagefs.com

Northern Trust

Northern Trust is a preeminent global financial institution that provides asset servicing, investment management and wealth management services for institutions, high-net-worth individuals and families. For more than 130 years, our success has been anchored in one purpose: to serve as our clients’ most trusted financial partner, guarding and growing their assets as though they are our own. northerntrust.com

Old National Bank

The ONB Way is banking with heart. It’s using our core values to serve our clients, our fellow team members and communities better. It’s the way we shape all our interactions. And the way banking should be. oldnational.com

Opus Packaging Group, Inc.

Opus Packagins has one goal: to provide our customers with the best packaging and distribution solutions, customized to meet their specific needs. opuspkg.com

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Ottawa Avenue Private Capital

Ottawa Avenue Private Capital, LLC (OAPC) is an investment advisory firm located in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. It was formed in 2015 to manage investments in private equity funds, co-investments in private equity investment opportunities, and other traditional and alternative asset classes.

Quantum Leap Communications, Inc.

Quantum Leap is solely focused on providing comprehensive IT and communications solutions for businesses. qlmi.com

Rehmann

Rehmann has grown to become one of the largest financial services and advisory firms in the country, with nearly 900 associates in offices located in Michigan, Ohio and Florida. Rehmann continues leading the charge of a new class of advisory firms, one that continues to adapt to a constantly evolving market. rehmann.com

Rhoades McKee

Operating in West Michigan since 1960, the law firm of Rhoades McKee offers over 25 legal practice specialties to individuals and organizations in the areas of Business and Corporate Law, Real Estate Law, and Litigation. Rhoades McKee offers legal services in Grand Rapids, Hastings, and Holland, Michigan. rhoadesmckee.com

Rim Guard

Rim Guard is a manufacturer and distributor of the heaviest, non-corrosive, environmentally safe liquid tire ballast on the market. rimguardsolutions.com

Schnelker, Rassi & McConnell, PLC

Formed in March 2010, Schnelker, Rassi & McConnell PLC provides expert legal counsel to clients throughout the Great Grand Rapids and West Michigan areas. srmlawyers.com

SignComp

SignComp has dedicated itself to designing, engineering and developing an extensive product line of extruded aluminum profiles to deliver the widest range of options for the modern sign fabricator. signcomp.com

Soundoff Signal

We are committed to providing our customers with superior products and services, produced in an environment of continuous improvement, that meet or exceed their requirements and expectations for quality and delivery. Today SoundOff Signal is a strategic lighting & controls manufacturer with approximately 400 employees across our Corporate Headquarters & Customer Center in Hudsonville, MI. soundoffsignal.com

Team Financial Group

At Team Financial Group, we work diligently with any organization to establish a standard or customized financing solution. teamfinancialgroup.com

Terryberry

For a century, Terryberry as been helping organizations develop, implement and manage employee recognition programs. terryberry.com

Think Chromatic

We are a full service agency providing digital solutions through concept design, interior design, rendering, animation and virtual reality. thinkchromatic.com

The Mitten Brewing Company

The Mitten Brewing Co. is a vintage baseball-themed microbrewery that expertly pairs handcrafted beers with gourmet pizzas. mittenbrewing.com

USI Insurance Service

We have more than 100 years of consulting and brokerage experience through our acquired agencies, with local offices dating back in their communities as far as the late 1800s. USI combines industry leading national capabilities delivered through longstanding, passionate and committed local service teams. USI stands for Understand, Service and Innovate. The power of USI, and our ability to bring best-in-class solutions and services to our clients and our communities, is achieved through the collective knowledge and experience of our professionals coming together as ONE.” usi.com

The Vantage Group, Inc.

The Vantage Group, Inc has helped over 150 businesses for nearly 30 years with Talent Management, Leadership Coaching and Development, Business Advisement and Strategic Planning, and Continuous Improvement. They believe in a “work with” not “do to” philosophy of engaging leadership teams and organizations. They fast track results to stronger communities, better business and high performing teams by equipping leaders with the right tools and processes to unlock consistent results and sustainable growth. vantagegroupinc.com

Vision ESOP Valuations

Our sole focus at Vision ESOP Valuations is providing ESOP Trustees with valuations opinions and advisory services. visionesop.com

Vork Brothers Painting, LLC

VBP is a family owned company offering a wide variety of professional services including commercial interior & exterior painting of offices, medical facilities, industrial buildings, educational institutions, new construction, renovations as well as some residential vorkbrothers.com

Waséyabek Development Company

Waséyabek Development Company was organized to pursue non-gaming, economic diversification opportunities on behalf of the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi, making a significant commitment to economic development. waseyabek.com

Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo is a leading financial services company. We provide a diversified set of banking, investment and mortgage products and services, as well as consumer and commercial finance through our four reportable operating segments. wellsfargo.com

West Michigan Community Bank

We commit to providing customers an exceptional experience, serving them with excellent products and services that exceed their expectations. wmcb.com

Westwind Construction

For over 40 years, clients have trusted Westwind to provide quality construction with planning, precision, and passion. westwind.build

Williams Group

Our business is strategic communications. Williams Group is a 25-person community motivated to make a big impact. Whether we’re changing hearts and minds or driving the bottom line, our communications are grounded in strategy, delivered through strong design and messaging, and expertly managed.. williams-group.com

Wolverine Gas and Oil

Wolverine is a privately owned, independent oil and gas exploration and production company. Wolverine has developed oil and gas reserves to meet our nation’s energy needs since 1948. wolverinegasandoil.com