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2 Michigan Economic Development Corporation Facilitates Growth

By: Jane Whittington The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) is hard at work throughout the state and beyond to build Michigans economic well-being. A state-wide, public and private partnership which serves as Michigans front line agency for economic and business growth, job creation, tourism, film incentives and grants to arts and cultural organization, MEDC offers business assistance and capital programs for business recruitment, retention and growth, links strategic partnerships, supports entrepreneurs and assists with community development. The agency, founded in 1999, developed and continues to manage the Pure Michigan marketing program. Before 1999, this effort was spearheaded by the Michigan Jobs Commission, formed in 1993, which worked with businesses in Michigan with the goal of creating more jobs and improving the economy. The reorganization creating the MEDC would, according to then Governor John Engler, allow Michigan citizens to benefit from our successful, award-winning economic development programs by streamlining functions and providing greater consolidation. According to Michael A. Finney, MEDC President and CEO, At the time of the MEDCs formation, the state entered into formal agreements for economic development with local units of government., which allowed them to appoint representatives to the MEDC Board, which evaluates the performance of the MEDC and reviews the acts of its Executive Committee. Finney says, The MEDC is a very different economic driver today with a new focus on doing a better job supporting our states new and exciting businesses by practicing economic gardening, which is basically supporting and growing businesses within the state and doing so without extensive tax credits that have been historically utilized to attract businesses from outside Michigan. Nurturing existing businesses not only creates more and better jobsits done without cost to the taxpayers. He continues, We still look for new national and global business investment opportunities, but our day-to-day focus is on making it easier for Michigans business base to find new paths to prosperity. The Michigan Business Development Program provides grants, loans and other economic assistance of up to $10 million to businesses creating qualified new jobs and making investments in Michigan. Pure Michigan Business Central is a more than $8 billion, multi-year incentive to help Michigan companies grow. Finney says, This program helps companies find new ways to raise capital, gain access to business services and connect with each other with businessto-business procurement opportunities. He continues, Creating an environment for Michigans entrepreneurial companies to grow and prosper is an important piece of our strategy. We have an entrepreneurial ecosystem in place that ensures innovators, start-ups and early-stage companies have access to a network of public and private resources. Throughout the state, the MEDC has 323 employees, three of whom are located in Grand Rapids. Two of the GR employees are defense industry business development managers, and one is an international trade development manager. The MEDC is aligned with the Workforce Development Agency with 194 employees including two in Grand Rapids. Finney says, We partner with regional and local economic developers, elected officials, university leaders, businesses, workers, etc. to foster economic growth and create the kind of places where people want to locate, invest and expand. Michigans economy grew last year 2.3 percent, ranking as the sixth best growth in the US. Michigan led among Great Lake states with the most rapid economic expansion. In addition, Comericas most recent Economic Activity Index, July 2012, showed Michigans economic activity at a 10-year high. Finney also reports, The MoneyTree Report from PriceWaterhouseCoopers shows venture capital investment in Michigan companies during the third quarter reached its highest level in 12 years. The $186 million invested here so far this year is more than double what was invested last year. He says, Some examples of companies doing exciting things in Grand Rapids recently include a facility for ArcticAx US, a molecular diagnostic company that commercializes genetic markers for the testing of diseases, and an expansion of Amways nutritional products division. Were all familiar with the Pure Michigan campaign, started in 2006, which has highlighted Michigan as a tourist destination. In 2010, spending by out-of-state visitors increased 21 percent and surpassed that of Michigan residents for the first time. Travel and tourism generated $17.2 billion in Michigan last year and helped created over 150.000 jobs. Pure Michigan has won a number of awards, including being given the Best State Tourism Radio Advertising Award for four years in a row. Finney says, Anytime a manufacturer makes something in Michigan, thats a success. Anytime a small business opens its doors, thats a success. Anytime an unemployed worker finds a new job, thats a success. Manufacturing is a big part of Michigan, but we work to help businesses in any sector where we see an opportunity for growth whether its automotive, IT, food processing, medical devices or furniture. And with our new improved business climate, which included replacing the unpopular and unfair Michigan Business Tax with a flat 6 percent rate on federal taxable income for C-corporations, we have removed a major barrier to growth and are now fueling creativity, innovation and business startups and expansions more than ever before. Jane Whittington is a freelance writer and editor who lives in Grand Rapids.

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4 Personal Wealth Management

By: Jane Whittington In volatile economic times, financial management can be a daunting prospect. ly been volatile. It has taken nerves of steel to watch the markets and other financial markers fluctuate, often up, then down, and then up again for no apparent reason. Suze Orman said, In all realms of life, it takes courage to stretch your limits, express your power and fulfill your potential. Its no different in the financial realm. Fortunately, there are experts who are ready, willing and able to help us maximize our economic potential, even in sometimes trying times. Both Mosaic Wealth Management and Grand Wealth Management have years of experience and the expertise to make your money work for you. Jeffrey Williams, President of Grand Wealth Management, and Carol Dehen, Managing Director and Ted Vogt, Managing Director/CIO, both of Mosaic Wealth Management, recently answered questions about their firms and the work they do. According to Williams, Grand Wealth Management was founded in 2004 as an independent, fee-only wealth management firm. We have one location in downtown Grand Rapids and are 100 percent employee-owned. We currently have five employees-two professionals and three associates. All Grand Wealth Management employees have years of experience in the financial services industry. Williams spent 18 years in public accounting with Ernst & Young prior to founding his business. Ellie Winter Bolline spent 14 years in the banking industry and nine years at Ernst & Young. The three associates also have prior experience in financial services. Both Bolline and Williams hold the Certifed Financial Planner (CFP) designation. Williams also holds designations as a Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), an Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF) and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Dehen of Mosaic Wealth Management says, We formed Mosaic Wealth Management in 2007. Our custody services are provided by LPL Financial member FINRA/SIPC. We have a combined 50 plus years of experience in financial services. We currently have one location in Grand Rapids but are seeking to partner with the right people and expand our firm into other areas of West Michigan. Mosaics Vogt began his career in 1982 and, during his tenure at Morgan Stanley, earned the designation of Wealth Advisor, Senior Consultant, and Investment Consulting Services and served as the Branch Manager for 11 years. He holds his Series 7 (General Securities Representative), Series 63 (Uniform Securities Agent), Series 65 (Uniform Investment Advisor), Series 24 (Registered Principal), Series 8 (General Supervisory) as well as life insurance and annuities licenses through LPL Financial. He was named to the list of Outstanding Financial Advisors by Registered Rep Magazine. Mosaics Dehen began her career in financial services in 1986. She holds her Series 7, Series 31 (Managed Futures), Series 63 and Series 65 as well as Life Insurance and Variable Annuity licenses through LPL Financial. She is a member of the Grand Rapids Economic Club, CFA West Michigan Society and serves as Treasurer of the Grandville Education Foundation. According to Williams of Grand Wealth Management, Our core service is wealth management, including investment management and financial planning. We believe that the most effective approach to financial management integrates these two disciplines. We are a fee-only firm, which means that our only compensation comes from our clients and not from any other individual or entity. We dont sell any commissioned products, nor do we accept commissions in any form, including fees from mutual fund companies whose funds we recommend. Our services are best suited to those with $1million or more in investment assets or those who plan to reach that level in the near future. By limiting the number of clients, we can give each our highest level of service. He continues, We also provide our services to institutional investors, including pension, profit sharing and 401(k) plans, private foundations and corporate accounts. Mosaics Vogt says, Our mission is to provide clients with comprehensive financial services and investment management with the highest degree of integrity, trust and service. We work toward that goal through a well-defined investment plan, along with ongoing monitoring of the plans performance and our clients personal objectives. He continues, We have developed a successful business working with individuals, business owners, endowments, trusts, 401(k) and pension plans. Prior to the formation of Mosaic Wealth Management, we (Vogt and Dehen) spent 20 years elsewhere assisting high networth individuals in planning for and achieving their financial goals by focusing on tax management and asset allocation using managed portfolios as well as equity and fixed income vehicles. Williams says that his business generally starts working with clients at a transition point-retirement or the years leading up to retirement. He says, A common circumstance is a high income family whose focus has been on paying down their mortgage and educating their children. They reach a point where they need to focus on retirement, saving as much as possible and determining when they can retire comfortably. Most of our clients have some connection to the business community; they are professionals, business owners, corporate executives or retirees form one of these professions. Speaking of the economic downturn experienced in the United States over the past few years, Williams says, Our advice has not changed as a result of the recession. It remains the same: have a written plan, invest for the long term and stay invested in spite of the short-term ups and downs of the stock market. Dehen agrees, Our goal has always been to assist clients in achieving a competitive rate of return within their personal risk parameters. Those with a higher tolerance for risk may be rewarded with a greater return over time. Over the past decade and the unprecedented market declines we experienced, we have seen many clients become more conservative. Capital preservation has become more important and many have become willing to trade lower returns for lower levels of risk. Williams adds, The stock market have done remarkably well over the past three years, and our clients have benefitted by sticking with their investment plans. Dehen says, The markets have improved considerably and, over time, we believe equities still offer a great opportunity for growth and income. Williams says, Many investors are easily persuaded that successful investing requires constant attention to current events and frequent adjustment of their stock portfolio. We suspect that many investors not only failed to achieve the market rate of return over the past three years, but would be surprised to learn how well stock prices have done during that period. We dont believe that anyone can predict what the market will do in the short term. We advise our clients to focus on the things they can control, such as managing their spending, paying down debt, saving as much as they can and investing wisely for the long term. Mosaic Wealth Managements Vogt says, Our company motto is Providing Midwest Values with a Global Perspective. We will work toward this goal through a well-defined investment plan, along with ongoing monitoring of the plans performance. Both agencies agree that unwavering integrity and exceptional service are key. Despite the vagaries of the economic landscape, these values do not change. Jane Whittington is a freelance writer and editor who lives in Grand Rapids.

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i3 Business Solutions, llc Celebrates 20 Years

Grand Rapids, MI October 17, 2012 i3 Business Solutions, llc is proud to announce they have reached a milestone in their industry. They are celebrating 20 years of technology services in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Established in 2004 as the merger of two partner firms, SilverLake Resources and 21st Century Computer Specialists, i3 Business Solutions (www.i3bus.com) is a consulting firm which provides information technology (IT) and computer networking services to small to mid-sized organizations in the West Michigan area. i3s services and solutions include total information technology outsourcing and managed services, IT staffing, server installation, network management, disaster recovery, network security, cloud computing, and backup services. We are sincerely grateful for the past 20 years and for our loyal clients, friends and business associates, said Labozzetta. We look forward to many more successful years. In the early 80s, Kathy Labozzetta graduated from college with an education degree. Back then, a fast growing technology company was looking to hire computer professionals but there were not enough skills available. IBM profiled the candidates they wanted and landed on graduates with teaching degrees. Theyre smart, willing to learn and can be trained in technology. Labozzetta landed her job at IBM, eventually advancing to a midrange server Systems Engineering position. In 1990 Mike Ritsema was hired out of the food service industry into an IBM Business Partner firm, Hand Crafted Systems and soon became a minority partner in the firm. In the early 90s, Labozzetta and others started a company called Silver Lake resources, which was known for its distribution and manufacturing ERP expertise and Information Technology professional services. At the same time, Ritsema was involved with and eventually purchased 21st Century Computer Specialists. Today, i3 Business Solutions delivers its flagship ReliabilITy managed technology support services to over a thousand end users at West Michigan small and medium businesses. To commemorate the occasion, i3 celebrated with an Open House held during ArtPrize at the end of September at their downtown Grand Rapids offices.

SBA Loan Volume Sets Record in Michigan

Detroit - The Michigan District Office is pleased to announce that 2,075 loans for a total of $944 million were made in fiscal 2012. Although the total number of loans decreased from fiscal 2011, the dollar value increased by $10 million, setting a new record in Michigan. The Michigan District Office guaranteed 1,742 loans under its flagship 7(a) loan guarantee program in fiscal 2012, for a total of $547 million. This was 16% lower than the prior year, primarily due to the end of American Recovery Act funding. However, SBA 7(a) dollar volume was the second highest ever in Michigan. The 7(a) loan guaranty program provides a 50% to 90% guaranty to a financial institution, giving more small businesses access to much needed capital to fund working capital, machinery and equipment, or purchase real estate. Lenders throughout the state have found that SBA loan programs are an important asset in helping small business clients, said Gerald Moore, SBA Michigan District Director. Driving the record setting dollar value in fiscal 2012 was the SBA 504 loan program with 333 loans totaling over $176 million, another record setting amount. These loans leveraged another $221 million in financing for a total of more than $397 million in financing for Michigan businesses through the 504 program. This program helped small businesses position themselves for expansion and job creation, said Moore. The dollar value was 62% higher compared to the prior year. The increase in the 504 loan volume was driven by a temporary program that allowed for the refinancing of existing debt. The authority for the refinancing program expired at the end of September, 2012. Loans were made in 74 out of 83 counties in Michigan by more than 135 lenders demonstrating widespread participation in SBA loan programs throughout the state.

6 Finance/Insurance/Banking Briefs
Grand Rapids Founders Bank & Trust announced Rebecca Sack Grasmeyer, Chartered Financial Consultant, joined as AVP Trust Administrator bringing twelve years of financial services experience. Grand Rapids Campbell Group, a division of Acrisure, announced Amy OKeefe completed a rigorous five course program and received designation of Certified Risk Manager from Certified Risk Managers International. Amy has been with Campbell Group for 20 years as an Account Executive. Alexandria, VA Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America announced David Allen Walker, AAI, CIC, LIC President of Hartland Insurance Agency in Hartland, MI, was named Vice Chairman at the associations recent leadership conference in Atlanta. Sparta ChoiceOne Bank announced Carrie Olson joined as Branch Manager of the Alpine branch office to help expand consumer and commercial relationships as a Trusted Advisor. Grand Rapids Michigan Office of Financial & Insurance Regulation released Michigans Essential Health Benefits Benchmark Plan: Executive Report recommending Priority Healths HMO plan be selected as Michigans essential health benefits benchmark plan beginning Jan. 1, 2014, as framework for all individual and small group plans in Michigan due to its low-cost yet all-inclusive service options. Douglas Karen Koger joined Lighthouse Group as Title Settlement Officer, bringing experience in many fields. Dowagiac Pokagon Band presented its first annual distribution to PokagonHartford Area Local Revenue Sharing Board, with payment of $1,043,891.50, which represents two percent of the annual revenue from electronic gaming Four Winds Hartford. Grandville Berends Hendricks Stuit has retained its status of Best Practices agency for the 19th consecutive year, an earned status of elite group of independent insurance agencies nationally participating in Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America Best Practices Study Group. Holland Macatawa Bank welcomed Jim Lilly as the Commercial Team Leader for the Lakeshore area, who will be managing a team of commercial lenders and responsible for business and commercial banking activities including business development and portfolio management. Coopersville ChoiceOne Bank broke ground to expand and renovate its current Coopersville branch office with completion scheduled by February, 2013. The project is being overseen by Thompson-Phelan Group. Muskegon Jodi Geiger joined Lighthouse Group as Personal Insurance Account Manager, bringing over 22 years of experience in the insurance industry. Grand Rapids Lake Michigan Credit Union announced it partnered with Sallie Mae to offer customers a private student loan program, Smart Option Student Loan, helping students save money and pay off loans faster than other alternatives. Suttons Bay Micheline Padella joined Lighthouse Group as Title Customer Service Representative after 34 years in the construction industry. Grand Rapids Lake Michigan Credit Union announced hiring Michael Turcott as Purchasing Manager at Lake Michigan Auto Center in Hudsonville. Grand Rapids Lake Michigan Credit Union announced Michael Goad as Chief Financial Officer, bringing 24 years of banking and business expertise to his position. Grand Rapids Denise R. Noordeloos, CBC, joined Lighthouse Group in Kentwood as Benefits Account Executive, bringing over 18 years of industry experience in sales and administration of employee benefit programs. Holland - Stacey Hokse joins the Title team of Lighthouse Group as Title Customer Service Represntative. She will be located in the Lighthouse Group Michigan Shores location at 76 S. River Avenue in Holland.

Looking for Work? How the MEDC Can Help.

By; Michael A. Finney, Michigan Economic Development Corporation President and CEO MEDC, the Workforce Development Agency and the 25 Michigan Works! agencies are part of Michigans comprehensive, demand-driven talent system. We work directly with hiring employers to develop targeted training programs and talent initiatives designed to meet their needs now and into the future. We are actively identifying skills gaps areas where the demand for a specific skill is greater than the current supply and developing programs to train, recruit, and retain the talent our employers need to thrive. The State of Michigan has developed a variety of innovative initiatives to make sure employers have the skilled staff they need now and in the future. Michigan Shifting Gears helps seasoned professionals transition to new positions with entrepreneurial businesses and start-ups. Shifting Code allows IT workers upgrade their skills and move into indemand jobs in Michigans growing high-tech industries. LiveWorkDetroit! offers day-long immersion and career networking events in the states largest city. MichAGAIN hosts career events around the country to encourage Michigan natives and graduates to take advantage of career opportunities back home in Michigan. Veterans Services Division works with employers to match veteran jobseekers with available positions and help them transition to civilian employment. In addition, industry cluster teams work directly with employers in five key sectors manufacturing, energy, health care, IT, and agriculture to connect employers with educators and training providers to prepare Michigan citizens for the high-skill, high-wage jobs available today and tomorrow. And Pure Michigan Talent Connect provides a onestop online touch point for jobseekers, employers and career explorers.

7 Legal/Accounting/Consulting Briefs
Grand Rapids Dennis M. Echelbarger, CPA/CFF/CGMA, long time Board member and former chair of the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants, was presented the Distinguished Achievement Award by the MACPA for his expertise in areas of litigation, business valuation, audit, accounting services, and West Michigans liaison for government relations. East Lansing Anderson Economic Group announced Alex Rosaen was promoted to Senior Consultant and named Director of Public Policy and Economic Analysis. Grand Rapids Construction Law attorney Steve Hilger will speak about Raising the Accountability Bar for Building Performance, at the BIM Forum in Tacoma, Washington, October 10, 2012. Grand Rapids Jonathan J. Siebers, Attorney and shareholder with Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge, is the first attorney in Michigan to become Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor. Grand Rapids Birgit Klohs, CEO of The Right Place, Inc., was honored with Haworth College of Business Outstanding Alumni Achievement Award, the highest award for alumni career achievement that the College of Business bestows. Grand Rapids Varnum welcomed attorneys Conor Dugan, trial and appellate Counsel for commercial litigation, and Kyle Konwinski, trial and litigation Associate. Grand Rapids Right Place, Inc., received Gold Excellence in Economic Development Award for their Site36 Website in the category of Special Purpose Website for communities with populations of greater than 500,000 from the International Economic Development Council. Grand Rapids Miller Johnson announced Jon Muth is one of five charter members inducted into the newly launched Michigan Chapter of National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals for his effectiveness, professionalism, and reputation. Kalamazoo Kreis, Enderle, Hudgins & Boros Attorneys R. Ryan McNally, Sara E. D. Fazio, and David C. Hill were recognized as Rising Stars by Michigan Super Lawyers, a distinction given to less than 2.5 percent of lawyers in Michigan. Grand Rapids Echelbarger, Himebaugh, Tamm & Co., PC, welcomed Benjamin J. Kamps as Staff Accountant working in both accounting and auditing areas. Grand Rapids Echelbarger, Himebaugh, Tamm & Co., PC, welcomed Nathan J. Vandenbroek, Technology Consultant specializing in Customer Relationship Management, bringing 13 years of experience of application management, business analysis and specification, web development, and project management of enterprise wide systems. Grand Rapids Matthew D. Johnson, partner at law firm Warner Norcross & Judd LLP, will serve as new chair of the Agriculture Industry Group. Warner Norcross works with family farms, agribusinesses, corporate farms, orchards, and agri-chemical manufacturers and distributors throughout the Midwest. Lansing Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith, P.C., announced 22 attorneys were named by Michigan Super Lawyers 2012. Additionally, the following were included on Super Lawyer's Michigan Rising Stars: Lansing - Dana M. Bennett, Jennifer Kildea Dewane, Liza C. Moore, Joshua K. Richardson, and David R. Russell; Grand Rapids - Laura J. Genovich and John W. Inhulsen. Grand Rapids Gatan GervilleRache, Attorney with Warner Norcross & Judd LLP, co-authored the chapter on appeals for the new edition of the Michigan Basic Practice Handbook. Grand Rapids Rhoades McKee announced fifteen of the firms attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the Best Lawyers of America 2013. Grand Rapids Adamy Valuation Advisors, announced addition of Brian Bakker bringing his experience in valuation, forensic accounting, and litigation support to attorneys and clients for marital dissolutions and other litigated matters. Grand Rapids Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge announced new Attorneys: Jeffrey C. Kemperman, Medical Malpractice Defense representing physicians, nurses, hospitals, and other healthcare providers; Nicholas A. Reister, Business and Individual Planning practicing estate planning, probate and trust administration, probate litigation, real property and business law; and Aubri N. Sheremet, Medical Malpractice Trial attorney defending healthcare facilities and professionals against claims of malpractice. Grand Rapids Miller Johnson welcomed Connie R. Thacker, Family Law Attorney practicing complex divorce, business valuations, custody, and parenting time.

8 Tetra Discovery Partners Received Major NIH Award to Develop New Alzheimers Drug
Grand Rapids Tetra Discovery Partners LLC, a leader in the design of new treatments for major neurological conditions based on PDE4 modulation in the brain, today announced it has been awarded a five-year cooperative agreement by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The award will support Tetras efforts to develop a new drug to treat mild cognitive impairment, which is typically associated with aging and often precedes and accompanies Alzheimers disease. Tetras award includes up to $1.5 million in direct funding and access to millions of additional dollars worth of contracted research services; the Company estimates that the total value of the NIH award to be worth at least $10 million over the projects anticipated five-year period. The award was made through the Blueprint Neurotherapeutics Network (BPN), a recently launched NIH initiative involving the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke and the National Institute of Aging. Under the terms of its cooperative agreement with NIH, Tetra will retain the intellectual property related to its research and be responsible for the commercialization of the new drug. We are delighted that Tetra Discovery Partners has been accepted into NIHs highly selective Blueprint Neurotherapeutics Network, said Mark Gurney, Ph.D., Tetras founder and president. We expect that the funding and access to industry resources provided by the BPN will help support the significant acceleration of Tetras work, which holds real promise for the millions of individuals and families contending with agerelated cognitive decline and the ravages of Alzheimers. Tetras research focuses on designing drugs that inhibit phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4), a key enzyme in the brain that controls the biochemical process of memory. The compounds designed by Tetra act like a type of molecular glue, closing a lid over the PDE4 catalytic site. This innovative approach to preventing the enzyme from functioning has been shown to improve efficacy and tolerability over previous compounds that simply inhibit the enzyme altogether. Tetras NIH-funded work will focus on developing a treatment for mild cognitive impairment (MCI), which includes memory difficulties as well as other changes in thinking skills and sequencing tasks. The subtle cognitive decline associated with MCI may also precede the development of Alzheimers disease, often by many years, and can affect an individuals ability to work, hold a job and cope with daily activities. Launched in 2011, the BPN program has been fostered by NIH Director Francis S. Collins, with support from the Institutes other directors, as part of the agencys heightened emphasis on translational medicine. It marks a first-ofits-kind collaboration for NIH enabling award recipients to leverage resources across 15 agency institutes and centers, as well as the expertise of outside consultants and contractors and involves making a total of $50 million in funding available to selected academic and industry-based researchers. Tetra is the first award recipient to be notified in the programs second year and one of only a few non-academic teams accepted to date. Key members of the project team led by Tetra include Alex Burgin, Ph.D., chief scientific officer of Emerald Bio( embios.com) and Professor James M. ODonnell, assistant dean for research, and Dr. Han-ting Zhang of West Virginia University. Dr. Gurney noted: The BPN will become a natural complement to Tetras lean business structure, which is defined by minimal staff, a network of expert outside collaborators as exemplified by the key contributions of Alex, James and Han-Ting, as well as the structural biology scientific team at Emerald , and a combination of private and public funding sources. Importantly, our work has been facilitated by the incubator services of the West Michigan Science & Technology Initiative (www.wmsti.org), which include affordable access to customized lab space, leading-edge instrumentation and proximity to world-class healthcare, research and education institutions such as Grand Valley State Universitys Cell and Molecular Biology Department. This model has contributed to Tetras early success, enabling us to employ minimal capital by providing us with the ability to spend virtually every dollar on strategic projects vs. infrastructure and equipment. If its NIH-funded project proceeds as the Company anticipates, Tetra plans to begin Phase I clinical studies in as soon as three to four years. We believe there is an important market opportunity for new treatment approaches addressing cognitive decline, added Dr. Gurney. Current global sales of the five approved Alzheimers drugs are estimated at $4 billion annually. According to the Alzheimers Association, these drugs are effective for less than one year in about half of patients who take them, and their utility wanes as the disease becomes more severe. In addition, the drugs currently approved to treat cognitive decline in Alzheimers do not help individuals with MCI, which is a significantly larger patient population. Tetra is also exploring the ability of its compounds to restore cognitive function in patients who have suffered traumatic brain injury (TBI). TBI frequently involves the front of the brain, which is important for functions such as remembering and sequencing tasks.

Health Care Briefs

Kalamazoo HealthCare Midwest, 601 John St., recently installed Carestream DRX-1C Digital X-ray System to increase productivity and improve patient satisfaction as digital x-ray sensors are used instead of traditional photographic film. Digital systems allow immediate image preview and availability, elimination of costly film and chemical processing, better image quality, and less radiation exposure. Grand Rapids Spectrum Healths Center for Joint Replacement at Blodgett Hospital is one of the first hospitals in Michigan using OrthoSensor Knee Balancer, the first sensor-assisted orthopaedic instrument for knee implant during total knee replacement surgery. Kalamazoo Bronson Childrens Hospital received almost $75,000 from Kohl's Department Store during Child Passenger Safety Week Celebration / National Seat Check. Bronson is the only childrens hospital in southwest Michigan and lead organization for Safe Kids Kalamazoo County focusing on injury prevention and health education. Kalamazoo Working Mother magazine announced Bronson Healthcare was named to its 100 Best Companies list for 2012, marking nine years Bronson has been recognized among the nations leading family-friendly employers. Wyoming Metro Health Hospital was chosen to receive an Excellence in Patient Care award from the Studer Group as Most Achieved for its exemplary work in Discharge Information composite ratings on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems patient survey. Grand Rapids Spectrum Health announced Roger Jansen, PhD, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resource Officer, was named to a list of the Top 10 Breakaway Leaders in the field of human resources presented by Evanta Leadership Network. Grand Rapids J. Michael Kramer, MD, MBA, was named Senior Vice President and Chief Quality Officer for Spectrum Health System, combining his former responsibilities as Vice President and Chief Medical Information Officer with special focus on using data to enhance quality and patient safety. Grand Rapids Rebecca Davis, Associate Professor of Nursing at Grand Valley State University, received $316,073 National Institutes of Health grant to continue researching how patients with Alzheimer's disease use visual cues to navigate their living areas.

9 Vision Continues at Metro Health Village

The Vision Continues at Metro Health Village Granger Group announces the highly anticipated Family Fare and future development at Metro Health Village. Wyoming, MI August 21, 2012: The dream began six years ago and as the economy slowed, Granger Group continued to drive the momentum at Metro Health Village, the first nationally-recognized LEED Certified Medical Campus in the nation. Beginning in 2006, Granger brought life and vitality to the village, welcoming numerous medical office, retail, and hospitality businesses to the campus. Metro Health Village is becoming the home to local and national leaders in retail, finance, healthcare, education and wellness looking to create new opportunities in a growing marketplace. The growth at the village has been supported by a growing list of companies, including Starbucks, Hyatt Place, ITT Technical Institute, Option One Credit Union, and the YMCA. The most recent addition welcomes Spartan Stores Family Fare and Quick Stop, which opened its doors in April 2012 and will become the first LEED Certified Spartan grocery store. The highly anticipated Veteran Affairs Outpatient Clinic is also expected to begin construction in 2013. Granger is currently in the planning and development phase of a new mixed-use, multi-story building, which will include retail, office, and residential components. The response of the marketplace remains strong as the vision of the village continues to develop with the addition of new restaurants, clothing and home goods stores looking to join the village in 2012-13. As the economy grows stronger, Granger will continue to drive the marketplace in the next phase of growth at Metro Health Village.

Health Care Briefs

Wyoming Metro Health Village, the first nationally-recognized LEED Certified Medical Campus in the nation, is becoming home to local and national leaders in retail, finance, healthcare, education and wellness looking to create new opportunities in a growing marketplace. The highly anticipated Veteran Affairs Outpatient Clinic is also expected to begin construction in 2013. Granger Group, national investment and development firm based in West Michigan, is currently planning and developing a phase of a new mixed-use, multi-story building which will include retail, office and residential components with addition of new restaurants, clothing, and home goods stores 2012-13.

10 Construction Briefs
Grand Rapids URS Corporation announced Vice Presidential promotions of Michael T. De Vries, PE, Statewide Manager of Traffic Engineering, providing senior leadership in business operations; and, Sean N. Kelsch, PE, Manager for Highway Engineering Services, taking a leadership role in business development both within Michigans Surface Transportation Business Line. Grand Rapids Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. announced appointment of Frank Stanek, PE, LEED AP, to the position of Vice President overseeing management of daily operations and corporate planning. Holland Elzinga & Volkers announced promotion of Morgan Wondergem to Project Administrator to provide support to Project Managers and manage daily administrative items. Grand Rapids Elzinga & Volkers was named Michigan Contractor of the Year by the American Subcontractors Association of Michigan. Honorable mentions were awarded to Dan Vos Construction and Pioneer Construction. Zeeland Township Granger Group, national investment and development firm based in West Michigan, began the first phase of development of Park Place Village with the new site for Holland Hospitals two-story, 33,880-squarefoot medical office building. As the first phase of Park Place Village continues, several companies look to take advantage of the growth occurring in the surrounding area and Granger Group remains extremely encouraged by the response from Holland Hospital as well as the interest from prospective tenants and site owners looking to join the Village of Park Place. Grand Rapids Integrated Architecture ranked 32nd in the US for sustainability according to Eric Willis, Senior Editor of Architecture Magazine. Factoring the sustainable commitment with business and design excellence/pro bono work, the magazine ranked Integrated Architecture 64th nationally. Lansing Clark Construction announced hiring Matt Duda, Desktop Administrator, and Colin Martin, Senior Project Manager. Clare McGuire Chevrolet announced that groundbreaking ceremony will take place to celebrate their upcoming renovations and facility upgrades Monday, October 8, 2012, at McGuires dealership. The renovation project is part of GMs nationwide re-image program and will utilize local contractors for the project. Grand Rapids Engineering NewsRecord Magazine released its 2012 Top 600 Specialty Contractor report in midOctober. Kent Companies ranked as the 15th largest concrete contractor in the country by volume, and 256th largest overall specialty firm in the construction industry.

ABCWM Special Awards

IDEATION AWARD WINNER Ideas are a dime-a-dozen. What really brings positive change to the merit shop and construction industry is the actual implementation of these ideas. But in order to get there, ideas need more than good intention. This Ideation Award recognizes not only ideas and innovation but also implementation of these ideas for the industrys mutual benefit. The Ideation Award reflects West Michigans strength and ingenuity and the spirit of entrepreneurship in our construction community. The IDEATION Award was created to recognize innovative techniques and methods, proven on actual projects that improve the quality of construction. This years Ideation Award Winner was Rockford Construction for the concept and development of MoDiv. MoDiv is a collection of incubator shopping spaces in downtown Grand Rapids on the corner of Monroe Center and Division Avenue in the old Peck Building. It is a retail incubator with flexible spaces & affordable, short term leases. It encourages new retailers in the downtown market and fosters a creative and entrepreneurial ICON AWARD WINNER New this year to the program was the concept of a recognizing a construction ICON. Criteria for the nomination were that it had to be a person or organization that recognizably lived up to the values ABC stands by, honesty, integrity and fairness in their personal and professional dealings who has had a significant impact on the construction industry in West Michigan. This years finalists included Grand Rapids City Commissioner Rosalynn Bliss; Bill Schoonveld, President of Owen-AmesKimball Co.; Dan Van Dyke, Architect at URS; Ann Plummer, Principal at Beene Garter, LLP; and the winner was Larry Erhardt, Sr., Founder of Erhardt Construction. Larrys nomination included the following, Larry, throughout his long career and still today at age 81, is a strong spokesperson for our industry and the ABC. He epitomizes the combination of intelligence, determination to succeed and a commitment to excellence. In October 1962, Larry founded Erhardt Construction Inc. Although retired, Larry continues to be involved in the construction industry of West Michigan. He is greatly respected by his peers and has established the trust and confidence of clients who make up the best of the best in West Michigan. The list of significant projects successfully completed by Erhardt Construction is his legacy to his company and the community. His contributions were recently recognized by the Michigan Construction Hall of Fame, which awarded Larry the Distinguished Constructor Award in 2009. To many in the industry he has been a mentor and a source of advice, wisdom and knowledge. As a role model for future constructors, he offers some of the best examples of character, honor and integrity.

11 Associated Buidlers and Contractors WM Chapter Name Excellence in Construction Award Winners
Grand Rapids The Associated Builders and Contractors Western Michigan Chapter recognized the following contracting firms, projects and construction ICON at their 2012 Honor Awards program on November 1, 2012: BUILDING AWARD WINNERS Award Winner Project Precast Kerkstra Precast, Inc. Heart of the City Health Center Glazing Interior Glazing Exterior Low Voltage Vos Glass, Inc. Stryker Renovation Interior Construction - Over $10 Million Foods Greenly St. Plant Vos Glass, Inc. Calvin College Fine Arts Center Green Building - Frederick Construction Under $10 Million SecurAlarm Systems, Inc. Heart of the City Health Center Green Building - The Christman Company $10 - $50 Million Allied Electric Federal Building Partners Kendall College Johnson Controls Lithium Industrial Ion Battery Plant Tower 35 Green Building - Owen-Ames-Kimball Over $50 Million Safety Elzinga & Volkers Federal Building Partners Kendall College Van Andel Institute - Phase II Western Michigan University Lee Honors College Dan Vos Construction Company Request Under $2 Million Construction Over $2 Million Construction $5 - $10 Million Wolverine Building Group Morton Township Library Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. InterCare Community Health Network Benton Harbor Facility

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12 Dow Chemical to shut down 20 Factories, despite small gains in the Industrial Coating Market.
By: Jeremy Martin Midland-In October, Midland based Dow Chemical Company announced that it will be closing upwards of 20 factories world-wide. The announcement came on the heels of the companys quarterly earnings report which showcased a decreasing profit margin across the companys many product lines. Dow had initially intended to release its third quarter stock report on October 24th, was late in filing its official release following a statistical leak which took place a week in advance. In the end Dows revenues plummeted to $13,637 million for the quarter, down 9.7% from this time last year. Dows results this quarter demonstrate the acceleration and delivery of our cost reduction actions, Andrew Liveris, company chairman and CEO said in a statement. We focused on execution and intervened to protect our prioritized growth path The intervention includes; management decision to eliminate about 2,400 jobs and close roughly 20 manufacturing plants. Michigan Chronicle Online also reported that The company also plans to slash capital spending and investments. It expects that will save an additional $500 million. Dow anticipates it will save $2.5 billion, including other cost-cutting measures. Some of the blame can be traced to slipping prices in the Industrial Coatings market. Despite increasing its volume by 1% during the quarter, the division saw a pricing decrease of nearly 10% worldwide. As Zacks Equity Research reported on October 24th Sales fell in the Dow Coating Materials business as lower price more than offset volume gains driven by higher demand in Industrial Coatings. On a positive note, Dow saw demand raise for industrial coating products such as traffic paint and paper coating applications; however those products did not raise enough capital to offset losses in other parts of the company. For example, according to Michigan Chronicle Online Weak pricing in epoxy-based products continued to hamper sales and profitability. Dow Building and Construction experienced volume declines as a result of actions taken within the quarter to improve profitability, particularly in Europe The reality is we are operating in a slow-growth environment in the nearterm and, while these actions are difficult, they demonstrate our resolve to tightly manage operations particularly in Europe and mitigate the impact of current market dynamics, Liveris said. Liveris did however explain that Dows financial and business related stratagies were fully intact and that the company was optimistic about its future in the marketplace. our long-term growth fundamentals are strong, Liveris said. Moving forward, Dow is squarely focused on driving cost efficiencies, generating cash and earnings growth.

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Grand Rapids Daylight Saving Time (DST) ended at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 4. This is the weekend when people will be adjusting their clocks and watches and happily anticipating the chance to enjoy an extra hour of sleep. But what difference can an extra hour of sleep make, anyway? According to experts at Spectrum Health, its something to celebrate. Bender-Hausman says that most adults need eight hours of sleep a night. Children do best with at least 10 hours, while teens and young adults still need nine hours a night to be fully rested. Spectrum Health has a sleep test posted online that can help people determine if they are getting enough sleep. A good nights sleep has many benefits: Overall alertness Higher productivity Successful weight control Safer driving Better attitude Improved memory Lower stress Better health. Good sleep has been linked to fewer, less severe colds, improved heart health and even a positive impact on Type 2 diabetes.

13 Manufacturing CEOs Retain Optimism About Business in 2013

Las Vegas, NV - Same as it ever was is not only a lyric by The Talking Heads, it also describes the outlook for the fabricating and manufacturing sector in 2013. A group of CEOs who will be featured at a roundtable at the FABTECH exposition remain optimistic that growth experienced by many manufacturers since 2010 will continue for a third year in a row. The roundtable is part of the special events planned for FABTECH 2012, November 12 14 in Las Vegas. The CEOs include Jerry Ward, Vice President of Metcam, Inc.; Rick Taylor, President and CEO of Jay Industries; Gregg Simpson, President of Ohio Laser; Shivie Dhillon, President of SunDial Powder Coatings and Patrick Thompson, President of Trans-Matic Manufacturing. The roundtable featuring these industry leaders, entitled State of the Industry: Manufacturers Executive Outlook, will take place the first day of the show at 12:30 p.m. Dr. Chris Kuehl, Economic Analyst for the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International, will moderate the panel. The session is free and open to all attendees. Each CEO participating in the roundtable represents a business that specializes in a different technology and serves a different customer base. This will ensure a variety of opinions during the roundtable discussion that mirrors the breadth of opinions found among the 25,000 attendees at FABTECH. The CEOs will discuss and debate several factors that impact business for manufacturers: energy costs, raw materials, regulations, areas of growth and decline, exports, uncertainty, skilledlabor issues and capital investments. The CEO roundtable will have something for everyone - whether youre in the metal forming, fabricating, welding or finishing industries, or involved in some other sector of manufacturing, said John Catalano, the shows co-manager. These CEOs are all distinguished leaders and bring varied perspectives on manufacturing. This makes the roundtable a cant miss event at FABTECH. In pre-show interviews, some CEOs agreed that materials supply will continue to be unpredictable, making it challenging to plan. For others, energy costs are a greater concern. However, despite this uncertainty, the CEOs all agreed that their companies expect to continue the growth that they have experienced in the last two years. Some of the CEOs predicted strong growth of 20% or more, while others are expecting slow, but steady growth in the coming year or two. FABTECH is expected to attract more than 25,000 manufacturers to the Las Vegas Convention Center to view 1,100 exhibits, including live equipment demonstrations covering more than 400,000 net square feet of floor space. Simultaneously, the education program features technical, operational, economic, and managerial sessions where participants will discover solutions to advance their career and their businesses. FABTECH is co-sponsored by five industry-leading associations: American Welding Society; Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International; Society of Manufacturing Engineers; Precision Metalforming Association; and Chemical Coaters Association International. Complete event information, including a schedule of educational sessions, pricing information and registration is available on the FABTECH 2012 website at HYPERLINK "http://www.fabtechexpo.com" www.fabtechexpo.com. West Michigan companies expecting to participate with their exhibits at Fabtechs exposition include: AccraWire Controls, Inc. Rockford; Alco Tech Traverse City; Bliss Clearing Niagara Hastings; Box on Demand by Plymouth Packaging Battle Creek; Dake Corp Grand Haven; Dr Shrink, Inc. Manistee; Enprotech Industrial Technologies, LLC Lansing; Ferris State University Big Rapids; Grand Rapids Machine Repair Grand Rapids; Industrial Innovations, Inc. Wyoming; Melttools, LLC Portage; Module-Air, LLC Holland; Rapid Engineering Comstock Park; RoMan Mfg, Inc. Grand Rapids; Rosler Metal Finishing USA, LLC Battle Creek; Schreiber Chillers Kalamazoo; SelfLube Coopersville; Trans-Matic Mfg Co, Inc. Holland; and Unist, Inc. Grand Rapids. Other Michigan companies participating in Fabtech expo are: ABB, Inc. Auburn Hills; ABC Test Panels, LLC Hillsdale; Advanced Tubular Technologies, Inc. Waterford; Almetals Co. Wixom; Alro Steel Corp. Jackson; Anchor Daly Farmington Hills; Autoform Engineering Troy; Bex Spray Nozzels Ann Arbor; Big Steel Rack Jackson; Bilsing Automation North America Clinton Twp.; BLM Group USA Corp. Wixom; Bonal Technologies, Inc. Royal Oak; Clips & Clamps Industries Plymouth; COE Press Equipment Sterling Hts.; CORMET, Inc. Brighton; Daifuku Webb Farmington Hills; Dallas Industries, Inc. Troy; DE-STA-CO Auburn Hills; Durr Ecoclean, Inc. Wixom; EFD Induction, Inc. Madison Hts; Continued on page 15

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14 Industrial Briefs
Byron Center 1st Source Servall, one of North Americas largest distributors of appliance parts, opened its newest distribution center at 511 - 76th SW Street. The facility will be called The Kenneth Adler Distribution Center in honor of the late Kenneth Adler, former President of 1st Source Servall for 35 years and son of the innovating company founder. In addition, the new facility also contains a 1st Source Servall branch operation to serve the greater Grand Rapids community. Holland Action Industrial Supply acquired Safety Products and will serve as Actions third location to Grand Rapids and Muskegon, carrying a full line of industrial supplies. Safety Products will continue to operate under their current name and location, 4780 - 136th Ave. Grand Rapids Foundation Financial Logistics Group members traveled to Michigan searching for branch office space as it expands its corporate brand across the US, looking to bring much needed jobs to the Grand Rapids market. Comstock Township Hark Orchids, a German company specializing in hybridization, cultivation and propagation of orchids, plans to invest $6.5 million, creating up to 80 jobs in the next three to five years, in a state-of-the-art 35,000-square-foot laboratory and climactic chambers at Midlink Business Park. Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Southwest Michigan First, and Kalamazoo County are also supporting this high-tech floriculture project with considerable grants. Holland Code Blue Corp. announced hiring John Plooster as Regional Sales Manager for Central North America who will oversee relationships with rep firms and dealers nationally including Canada. Additionally, Code Blue announced hiring Becky Zobl as Manager of Sales Administration. Kalamazoo Kal-Blue announced it was named to Ingram Micro SMB 500 list, celebrating the top 500 fastest-growing Ingram Micro U.S. channel partners focused on small and midsize businesses, and ranked number 26. Comstock Township Midlink Business Park welcomed Sigma Machine, family owned stainless-steel and aluminum machining manufacturer, to the park's newest state-of-the-art manufacturing space. Midlink specializes in small- to medium-sized machine components for medical equipment, green energy, custom tooling, and automotive industries. Rockford Wolverine Worldwide announced it will complete the previously announced acquisition of Collective Brands' Performance + Lifestyle Group (PLG) consisting of Sperry Top-Sider, Saucony, Stride Rite and Keds brands, for a total purchase price of approximately $1.24 billion. PLG, with more than $1.0 billion of revenue and 40 million pairs shipped in fiscal 2011, will remain headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts. Ann Arbor Tecumseh Products Company announced establishment of Tecumseh University, a purpose-built classroom and lab facility at the site of Tecumsehs main North American production hub in Tupelo, Mississippi, to provide training and education necessary for key wholesale personnel to become Certified Refrigeration Specialists. Hudsonville American Autocoat announced expansion of their injection molding operation. In spring 2012, American Autocoat was awarded a large contract facilitating need for additional molding press capacity and tonnage, and invested into additional 427 and 787 ton injection molding presses. Battle Creek Nacco Materials Handling Group appointed Alta Equipment Company as authorized Yale dealer for Northwest Indiana and Southwest. Alta also has service facilities in Elkhart, Indiana, and 14 other locations throughout Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan. Lansing A groundbreaking ceremony for Mersen USA, international specialty graphite parts maker, was held with construction underway for their $21.3 manufacturing facility located in Bay County. Mersen plans to add 32 jobs when the facility opens in 2013. Lansing The Energy Innovation Business Council announced Dan Scripps as President, succeeding Lauren Bigelow who served as Interim President from July through September. Allegan Perrigo announced Tammy Kriekard was hired as IS Project Manager for the Information Technology team to identify and develop areas for IT improvement and manage execution of projects through completion. Holland Michigan West Coast Chamber recognized Doug Hekman of Quincy Street, Inc., manufacturer of pork products, as the 2012 Small Business Person of the Year. Quincy Street, Inc., started with 25 employees and has grown to 175 current employees while experiencing double digit growth for the last five consecutive years.

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Continued from page 13 ELCo Enterprises Jackson; Elcometer, Inc. Rochester Hills; Eldec Induction USA Auburn Hills; Element Materials Technology Wixom; Engineering Technology Associates, Inc. Troy; EnvisionTEC, Inc. Dearborn; Ervin Industries Ann Arbor; EXEL North America Plymouth; FANUC Robotics America Corp Rochester Hills; Feed Lease Corp Rochester Hills; Fronius USA, LLC Brighton; GW KENT, Inc. Ypsilanti; Heck Industries Hartland; Hougen Manufacturing, Inc. Swartz Creek; IMPACT Engineering, Inc. Jackson; Industrial Magnetics, Inc. Boyne City; Interpower Induction USA Almont; IonBond Madison Hts.; Kolene Corp. Detroit; KUKA Robotics Corp Shelby Twp; Laser Mechanisms, Inc. Novi; LT Ultra Precision Optics Brighton; Magnetic Products, Inc. - Highland; Matuschek Welding Products, Inc. Sterling Hts; Metalix CAD/CAM Ltd LaSalle; Metalloid Corp Sturgis; Michigan Pneumatic Tool, Inc. Detroit; Moeller Precision Tool Plymouth; Nachi Robotic Systems, Inc. Novi; Nadella Jackson; National Standard LLC Niles; Nikon Metrology, Inc. Brighton; Nylok LLC Macomb; Oak Press Solutions, Inc. Sturgis; P & G Fluid Power, Inc. Hazel Park; Parker Ionics/Parkwood Engineering Westland; Peterson Spring Southfield; Plex Systems Auburn Hills; Precitec, Inc. Wixom; Pronic, Inc. Ypsilanti; Rolled Alloys Temperance; RoMan Engineering Services Livonia; Ross Controls Troy; Schuler, Inc. Canton; Simufact-Americas, LLC Plymouth; SNIPS Magazine Troy; Society of Manufacturing Engineers Dearborn; Special Springs LLC North America Wixom; Steinbichler Vision Systems, Inc. Plymouth; TCT Stainless Steel, Inc. Sterling Hts.; TQC-USA, Inc. Lapeer; Tri-Mer Corp Owosso; Unisorb Installation Technologies Jackson; United Global Sourcing, Inc. Troy; Visi Wixom; Walther Pilot North America Chesterfield; Weil Engineering North America Novi; and Weld-Aid Products Detroit.

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16 Education Briefs
Grand Rapids Davenport University hired Peg Luy as Executive Vice President for Advancement being responsible for grant-writing and alumni relations efforts. Grand Rapids Grand Valley University Foundation announced new Board of Directors: Michael A. Batts, David P. Mehney, Hank Meijer, Jeffrey S. Padnos, Mary Tuukm, Arthur V. Scott, and Daniel B. Pfeiffer who joined the Foundations advisory cabinet. Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Community College plans to implement My Degree Path, a web-based tool designed to help students stay on a clear path to graduation, on October 15, 2012. East Lansing The winner of MSUFCUs startUP Challenge, an opportunity for entrepreneurs to start their businesses in the tri-county area, will be awarded up to $25,000 to jump-start his/her business. Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Community College announced they are recipient of a $166,214 grant award from the National Science Foundation as part of its Transforming Undergraduate Education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics program. This is the first NSF grant awarded directly to GRCC. Kalamazoo Diana Hernndez, Director of Western Michigan University's Division of Multicultural Affairs, received Outstanding Hispanic Leader Award as Educator of the Year at the annual Cesar E. Chavez Commemorative Dinner, sponsored by the Michigan Hispanic Caucus, Hispanic/Latino Commission of Michigan and Capital Area Csar E. Chvez Commission. Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Community Colleges Secchia Institute for Culinary Education unveiled newly built 54-seat Pietro and Regina Amphitheater, located inside the WisnerBottrall Applied Technology Center, and furnished with three 60-inch video monitors allowing students to have up-close view of their instructors as they prepare food and present lesson plans. Grand Rapids Jennifer A. Wardrop was named Assistant Vice President for University Development at Grand Valley State University, replacing Karen Loth, who is now the Vice President for University Development. Wardrop will be responsible for all aspects of capital and special project campaigns identified as priorities by the University President and Board of Trustees. Grand Rapids The new expansion of the West Michigan Aviation Academy, a two-story 47,000 squarefoot building addition, houses new gymnasium, fitness area, high-tech classrooms, science labs, administrative offices, food service, and commons area. Grand Rapids Calvin College's Prince Conference Center, which offers 69 guest rooms for overnight accommodations, 13 conference rooms, and can seat up to 400 guests in the Great Hall, hosted an open house celebrating its 10th-anniversary. Grand Haven Patricia VerDuin, Executive Director of Ready for School, a Holland/Zeeland Community Foundation initiative, was selected this years Lakeshore ATHENA Award recipient. Holland Hope College held a groundbreaking ceremony for Haworth Engineering Center, a 9,000-squarefoot addition to the northwest corner of VanderWerf Hall in honor of a lead gift from Haworth, Inc., and Haworth family. Grand Rapids Aquinas College announced fundraising specialist Greg Meyer will serve as Vice President for Institutional Advancement. Albion Eastern Academic Center, a regional campus operated by Kellogg Community College, announced its largest fall enrollment with students collectively taking more than 1,300 credit hours this semester. Lowell Students at Lowell Area Schools will be able to experience developing technology through a new hydroponic greenhouse, allowing food to be grown in a variety of environments while using fewer inputs and natural resources, thanks to support of local farmers and a $10,000 Americas Farmers Grow Rural Education grant. Grand Rapids Davenport University College of Technology announced two new degree programs Master of Science in Technology Management, and Bachelor of Science in Digital Forensics.
Big Rapids Ferris State University President David Eisler has been appointed to the American Association of State Colleges and Universities Board of Directors as announced at the associations annual meeting. Eisler has served as president of Ferris since July 2003.

Health Care Briefs

Allegan Allegan Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center announced hiring orthopedic surgeon Sacha Tehranchi, DO. Grand Rapids The National Cancer Institute chose Brian Haab, Ph.D., Head of Van Andel Institutes Laboratory of Cancer Immunodiagnostics, to head a five-year $2.3 million study in collaboration with David Smith, Ph.D., Emory University, to develop new molecular biomarkers for pancreatic cancer.
Grand Rapids Van Andel Institute announced hiring to expand the organizations capacity to attract philanthropic support for new programs in biomedical research and science education: Patrick Placzkowski, Director of Development for Van Andel Research Institute, cornerstone of West Michigans life science and biomedical research corridor; and, Anthony Thompson, Ed.D., Director of Development for Van Andel Education Institute preparing scientists and leaders of the future by promoting and strengthening science education.

Allegan Allegan General Hospital was selected for the third consecutive year as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare magazine, which recognizes 100 national healthcare workplaces enabling employees to perform at their optimum level providing patients with the best possible care and services. Holland Holland Hospitals Joint Replacement Center received the 2013 Joint Replacement Excellence Award from Healthgrades, leading provider of information to help consumers make informed decisions about physicians and hospitals. The award was announced in the American Hospital Quality Outcomes 2013: Healthgrades Report to the Nation where performances of approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide were evaluated for 30 most common conditions and procedures.

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Novi and Newton Square, PA Boards and sponsors of Catholic Health East (CHE) and Trinity Health, two leading Catholic health systems, announced signing a non-binding Letter of Intent to come together into a unified national health system to enhance their mission of service to people and communities across the US. The boards also announced Joseph R. Swedish, President and CEO of Trinity Health, would become President and CEO, and Judith M. Persichilli, President and CEO of CHE would become Executive Vice President of the new organization. Until the new organization is created, both executives will lead its formation while retaining their current title, role and responsibilities for their respective organizations.

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Grandville Trivalent Group, one of Michigans largest technology firms, recently announced Bob Nally was promoted to vCIO (virtual CIO) position, and Clint Lake was promoted to Project Manager. Lansing Chris Horak, Senior Director of State Government Affairs for Comcast Michigan, was appointed new President of Michigan Cable Telecommunications Association Board of Directors, succeeding Larry Williamson. Grand Rapids MedData, Inc., leading provider of revenue cycle management and patient satisfaction services, recently completed the sixty-second client implementation of its proprietary patient pay solution, MedData Plus. East Lansing Supported Intelligence, LLC, founded by Anderson Economic Group to develop and grow revolutionary new risk assessment software, was named semifinalist in the 2012 Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition. Detroit Compuware Corporation, technology performance company, announced it achieved recognition as a "101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For" in the Detroit region for the 12th consecutive year. Grand Rapids Wondergem Consulting Inc., public relations firm, announced appointment of Maggie Kennedy, Public Relations Associate. Kalamazoo Lynx Network Group, selected to build a fiber optic network to serve rural Michigan and current member of Southwest Michigan First's Council of 100, committed to becoming the newest corporate partner in Western Michigan University's Business Technology and Research Park, and will locate in the F & V Engineering and Technology Center, 4798 Campus Drive.

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Grand Rapids American Marketing Association of West Michigan released its 2012-13 Board of Directors: Lisa Young President; Jason Dodge President Elect; Shannon Cunningham Secretary; Sue Huyck Treasurer; Carrie Brown Finance Chair; Rebecca Dutcher Programming Chair; Rick Overway Membership Chair; Erin Patrick Collegiate Relations Chair; Haley Barrett Technology Chair; Nicole Huston Communications Chair; Kristen Meyers-Chapman VP Volunteers; Jaime Beckstrom VP Special Events; and Alexandra Roy VP Logistics. Grand Rapids Lambert, Edwards & Associates, Michigans top-ranked public relations agency and largest investor relations firm, announced addition of Joe Sonheim as Digital Associate in RIPPLE+AFFECT. Sonheim will be counseling regional and national consumer, health care and retail brands, and publicly traded companies on social media, apps and e-commerce activation.

General Business
Grand Rapids Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids, Inc., announced promotion of Tony Calcagno to Vice President of Talent Development to oversee the strategies and execution of talent development within Goodwill. Grand Rapids Cascade Community Foundation, Griffin Properties, and American Red Cross Tiffany Circle Society of Women Leaders in West Michigan launched Project Comfort to provide Red Cross comfort kits to those affected by home fires (both children and adults) living in West Michigan. Immediately after a disaster, the Red Cross provides these kits, free of charge, to affected residents to meet their basic and immediate hygiene needs. Tiffany Circle, a society of women leaders and philanthropists passionate about the mission of the Red Cross, include local members Michelle Bottrall, Judy DeLapa, Diane Griffin, Beatrice Idema, and Joyce Wisner. Kalamazoo Kalamazoo Gospel Mission unveiled a new program called L.I.F.E. Center (Learning Improvement with Fun Education Center) with purpose of empowering individuals to create lifelong learning success through the power of Christ and available for residents in their long-term recovery track and job skills program. Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Travel Leaders issued its fall business travel forecast. Mike Malaney, local President, indicated business travel for Fall 2012 is higher than last year. Compared to Travel Leaders Group travel agents polled nationally 80.3% of those surveyed indicate bookings are equal or better than last year; 55% actually stated that their business travel bookings were higher than 2011. Grand Rapids Klaas Wolterstorff, former Production Manager, was named Vice President of Content and Technology at Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company. Wolterstorff continues to supervise the production department and manage information technology, but will also take a more active leadership role in the companys ongoing transition into e-book market. Grand Rapids Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center added a new playtime, designed just for toddlers, to their community center offerings this fall where parents and toddlers up to 5 years of age are invited to attend Toddler Tuesday activity time every first and third Tuesday of the month. Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Community Foundations Board of Trustees approved five grants: $50,000 to Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation towards construction of a two-story Student Learning Center at Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum; $75,000 to Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy Association to help build a new and innovative facility for middle and high school students attending U Prep Academy; $50,00 to Hope Network to expand and strengthen the Jail Reentry Project Ready4Work to support those obtaining competitive employment; $75,000 to Steepletown Neighborhood Services to enable Spanish-speaking adults to complete their academic credentials; and $100,000 to YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids for YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program to provide low-income residents with risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes the opportunity to participate in a program dramatically reducing their risk.

18 From Caf to Catering, Water Street Coffee Joint Enjoys Growth During its 20 years in Business.
By: Jeremy Martin In September a Kalamazoo area institution took another step towards cementing itself as an integral part of the areas culinary landscape. Water Street Coffee Joint, which in 2013 will be celebrating its 20th year in business, unveiled a catering arm which will work in conjunction with its individual caf outlets to bring fresh food and coffee to more people than ever. Its something thats been in the works for almost a year. We recently moved to a new kitchen and we have a lot more space now, once the move became final, thats when we started everything, Jessica Del Vacchio, Water Streets director of catering said. Thanks to the new Kitchen, which is located on 9th street, The Company will also begin offering a wider selection of foods such as a new appetizer menu and several new cake and desert selections. We have some caprice sticks, which is fresh mozzarella skewered with basil and cherry tomatoes. A lot of our appetizers are not in the stores because thats more of a catering thing. In the shops we do more meals, but everything we do offer in the stores, we also offer with the catering, Del Vacchio said. But we talk to the customers, see what they want and go from there. Big or small orders, Water Street initially plans to deliver within a 12.5 mile radius of Kalamazoo, but the company may extend the service farther afield if demand is deemed high enough. Large business functions, university events and weddings are all easily catered by Water Street, but Del Vacchio said size doesnt matter so long as the order goes in, on average, 48 hours prior to the event. We recommend 48 hours but to be honest I have put them together in 24 hours. We do make everything fresh from scratch so it will always have to depend on how quickly you will need it, but we try to fulfill any order that comes through, Del Vacchio said. There is a $100 minimum on catering purchase and Water Street charges and additional $20 delivery fee; although customers do have the option of picking up their orders direct from the kitchen. Del Vacchio said that the company hopes to hire additional employees in the near future in order to help with event site responsibilities such as set, serving and clean up. As business expands we hope to hire more. Weve been hiring in the kitchen as well because weve been producing a lot more food, Del Vacchio said. Its a really exciting time for Water Street; were doing a lot of events and expanding within the community.

General Business
Grand Rapids Experience Grand Rapids announced it earned Diamond Award for its E-Newsletter from the Michigan Society of Association Executives, as part of the organizations 11th Annual Diamond Awards. Grandville Aimee Wieber became Independent Consultant with Tastefully Simple Inc., a national direct sales company featuring more than 60 delicious, easy-to-prepare foods. Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Civic Theatre awarded Dan Smigiel, Floodie Award; Eric Hatch, Kopka Award; Gary Walker, Mitchell Award, and nearly 100 volunteers, for donating their time, at their annual Volunteer Recognition event. Grand Rapids U.S. Forest Service announced nearly $3 million in grants to improve tree canopy, forest and water quality in six Great Lakes states, including $70,000 to the Friends of Grand Rapids Parks who will utilize funds to plant 500 trees in public parks along the Grand River over the coming 3 planting seasons. The grants are part of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, a collaborative effort between federal, state, tribal and local partners. Grand Rapids Gymco expanded and opened their first satellite location, 2121 Celebration Drive NE, offering new and unique services with many classes and programs advancing their unique mission of empowering children with skills to be more active and confident. Lansing Michigan Association of Chamber Professionals recognized Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce with the 2012 Outstanding Chamber of Commerce AwardLarge Chamber Category. This is the third time in six years Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber was recognized for excellence in organization leadership. Grand Rapids Vos Glass, Inc., welcomed Timothy Audretsch to its contract glazing team, bringing over 13 years of project management experience from the largest contract glazing firms in Eastern Michigan. Grand Rapids InBalance Health, providers of doctor-formulated alternative food bars and supplement solutions, announced the company secured its first retail store orders for INBar, a great-tasting, gluten-free snack bar for people with Pre-diabetes and Type 2 Diabetes. The first stores carrying INBar include: Belmark Inc., Cambridge Naturals, Health Store & More, Healthy Alternatives, Lifestyle Wellness & Spa, and Organic Food Depot. Rockford Bryan Porter, of Porter Seed Sales, announced it partnered with Syngenta, Minnetonka, MN, to deliver seed solutions to growers including high-yield Golden Harvest brand corn, NK brand soybeans, as well as innovative trait technologies of Agrisure, and proprietary seed treatments.

Review of Audience, Relevance and Search

ignore your web content; they probably wont know it exists. This savvy new Internet writing guidebook by IBM web pros James Mathewson, Frank Donatone and Cynthia Fishel covers all of the technical information you need to develop web content that Internet users will find relevant and engaging. The authors emphasize that quality web content material people can find and will read depends on the right keywords. getAbstract recommends this superb, readable, wholly practical guide to editors, writers and those who plan and create material for the Internet. James Mathewson, Frank Donatone and Cynthia Fishel. Audience, Relevance and Search: Targeting Web Audiences with Relevant Content. IBM Press, 2010. 208 pages. List Price: $39.99. ISBN-13 9780137004201. getAbstract is the leading provider of business book summaries, with thousands of titles covered. www.getabstract.com

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19 Holiday Happenings
By Jane Whittington As if the winter holidays werent busy enough with shopping for gifts, cooking for family parties, planning festive get-togethers and having a heart-toheart talk with Santa, Grand Rapids is full of special things to do, places to go and things to see. Trying to work them into the schedule may be a challenge, but making that extra effort is worth it. After all, Christmas (December 25) and Chanukah (December 8-16) come but once a year. Celebrate! There are many arts and crafts shows throughout the holiday season. Here are just a few: The Grand Rapids Junior League holds their annual Beneath the Wreath arts and crafts spectacular on November 3 and 4. Whether youre looking for holiday decorations or the perfect gift, youll find it there, and the money you spend will go to a good cause. The event will be at the Cultural Center at St. Nicholas. On November 6, the Spectrum Golden Rule Guild opens up their Holiday Market Sale. All things Christmassy and interesting gift options for the whole family makes this an event not to be missed. This is at Spectrum Health (Butterworth). On November 10, the Meijer Gardens Holiday Gift Show will feature local artists and craftspeople selling their wares. November 26 is the day for the NCO Club Auxiliary Craft Show to be held at the National Guard Armory. West Catholics Christmas Arts and Crafts Fair will happen on December 3. Again, a fine time to shop, enjoy the atmosphere and soak up the holiday spirit. Its at West Catholic High School. Have you heard? Santa Claus is coming to town at the Grand Rapids Jaycees Santa Parade on November 17 at 9:00 AM. The Farmers Market remains open through December 22 and offers all the makings for holiday decorations, spectacular meals and fresh, local goodness. On Sundays, an Artists Market fills up the booths with unique gifts galore. Its a great place to look for oneof-a-kind presents that will please even the most Scrooge-like recipient on your gift list. Keenly anticipated each year is the Meijer Gardens annual Holiday Celebrations Around the World. From November 20 through January 6, the halls will be decked with all things festive. Holiday customs from throughout the world and across the spectrum of religious beliefs and cultural diversity will be celebrated. There are horsedrawn carriage rides, caroling and a train exhibit which travels through three separate indoor gardens. On November 30 and December 1, Calvin College will present Handels Messiah, a Christmas tradition beloved for centuries. On December 2, the Festival of Lessons and Carols will fill the sanctuary of LaGrave Avenue Christian Reformed Church. On December 7, the TransSiberian Orchestra brings their own special brand of holiday music to the stage of the Van Andel Arena. Theyll be debuting the rock opera, The Lost Christmas Eve. To get in the Christmas spirit, take the family to Dickens A Christmas Carol, playing at the GR Civic Theatre from November 16 through December 16. As the children wait for the Big Day to arrive, the whole family can chill with Shrek, presented by the Forest Hills Fine Arts Center on December 23. And, to forestall that afterChristmas letdown, take the kids to Beauty and the Beast running from December 26 through December 30 at DeVos Performance Center. And what would Christmas be without The Nutcracker? Beloved by children everywhere, the Grand Rapids Ballet will fill the stage with dancing mice, ballerinas galore and beautiful music. The Nutcracker will be presented December 14 through December 23. As the only professional ballet company in the state, Grand Rapids Ballet is always a treat and never more so than at Christmas time. On December 15, the Gaither Christmas Homecoming Show will fill Van Andel Arena with songs of the season. Suitable for the whole family, this popular musical presentation will bring the best in Christian music to an appreciative crowd. Our own Grand Rapids Symphony hosts Cirque de Noel on December 18. With splendid music and the magical Cirque do Soleil troupe, it will be a special evening of entertainment for everyone. Of course, your own church or synagogue, the local schools and many other venues will offer forth their own lineup to keep you busy during the winter holidays. You can find out more about these events and many, many others at www.experiencegr.com and in Thursdays editions of the Grand Rapids Press. Fill your calendar with what you love best about the season and enjoy!

Jane Whittington is a freelance writer and editor who lives in Grand Rapids.

Review of The Female Vision

issue in companies failure to recognize, value or understand womens workplace contributions. Their research finds that meaningful work and strong relationships motivate women more than financial compensation. Women also recognize the consequences of sacrificing long-term goals for short-term profits. The third chapter, which discusses the 2008 financial crisis, provides a great example of the dangers of the typical (read, male) narrow, one-sided vision. To create a setting where women can thrive, leaders should embrace empathy, and value both qualitative and quantitative knowledge. The authors make a compelling case for why managers should care about the lack of women in high-level positions and explain what companies can do about it. getAbstract recommends this book to executives who care about their companys strategy and leadership, and want to tap into the female vision. By Rolf getAbstract Dobelli, Chairman, Sally Helgesen and Julie Johnson. The Female Vision: Women's Real Power at Work. Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc., 2010. 192 pages. List Price: $17.95. ISBN13: 9781576753828. getAbstract is the leading provider of business book summaries, with thousands of titles covered. www.getabstract.com

Workplace experts Sally Helgesen and Julie Johnson draw on their research into male and female perceptions of job satisfaction to show organizations how to understand and benefit from the female vision. They identify a major leadership