Grand Rapids, Michigan

National Heritage Academies Middle Schools Fill State Rankings

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. News and World Report rankings are out, and 12 of the top 50 middle schools in Michigan are National Heritage Academies (NHA) partner-schools.

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  • GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. News and World Report rankings are out, and 12 of the top 50 middle schools in Michigan are National Heritage Academies (NHA) partner-schools.
  • Additionally, NHA's Detroit Merit Charter Academy, Warrendale Charter Academy , and Detroit Enterprise Academy were listed among the Detroit-area's top six open-enrollment middle schools.
  • "A quarter of the top 50 middle schools are NHA schools – and geographically, there are schools all over the state represented.
  • National Heritage Academies operates 101 schools in nine states.

National Restaurant Association and National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Name 2024 Boards

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Restaurant Association and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) today announced their 2024 board officers, directors, and trustees.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Restaurant Association and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) today announced their 2024 board officers, directors, and trustees.
  • "The restaurant industry is changing along with the expectations of the customers and communities we serve," said Michelle Korsmo, president & CEO of the National Restaurant Association and CEO of the NRAEF.
  • "As chairs of the Association and Foundation Boards, Jeff and Shaun bring a passion for exceptional dining experiences and community-based leadership.
  • Treasurer: Carrie Leishman is president and CEO of the Delaware Restaurant Association (DRA) and the Delaware Restaurant Association Educational Foundation.

Steelcase Recognized for Advancing and Supporting Women

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Steelcase, a global design and thought leader in the world of work, announces its recognition from the Women's Forum of New York and receipt of the ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award from the Grand Rapids Chamber.

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  • The forum's signature event celebrated 233 total companies of the Fortune 1000 and S&P500 whose boards are comprised of at least 40% women.
  • Steelcase was one of 78 specially recognized for having 50% or more women.
  • Steelcase was also honored with the ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award by the Grand Rapids Chamber in September for supporting, developing and honoring women leaders.
  • The award is given to local organizations for creating a culture that encourages women to achieve their full leadership potential and give back to the larger community of women and girls by supporting leadership initiatives.

Oliver Packaging Applies AI to Infor CloudSuite Industrial to Help Provide Critical Food Supplies to Senior Meals Programs, Healthcare Organizations and Schools

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Infor®, the industry cloud company, today announced that Oliver Packaging & Equipment Co. — a leading manufacturer of premium food equipment and meal packaging systems — is leveraging its integrated Infor CloudSuite Industrial and artificial intelligence (AI) solution to help provide critical food supplies to senior meals programs (including Meals on Wheels America), healthcare organizations, schools, grocery stores and more.

Key Points: 
  • "The pandemic created greater demand for packaged meals, combined with supply chain challenges," said Mitch Summerfield, president of Oliver Packaging.
  • Leveraging integrated Infor Coleman AI services with Infor CloudSuite Industrial, Oliver Packaging implemented anomaly detection algorithms to identify abnormal customer orders and amounts quickly and more accurately.
  • As a data-driven company, Oliver Packaging has been closely tracking the company's return on investment in moving to the cloud with Infor CloudSuite Industrial.
  • This has resulted in Oliver Packaging achieving:
    Watch this video to see how Infor CloudSuite Industrial with Infor Coleman AI is helping Oliver Packaging optimize inventory via anomaly detection and forecasting, while improving customer service, productivity and margins.

ADHD Online Nominated for Business Award by Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce

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Monday, October 3, 2022
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ADHD Online , the industry leader in virtual ADHD assessment and patient care plans, was nominated as a finalist by the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce for Excellence in Business Category for small businesses.

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  • GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ADHD Online , the industry leader in virtual ADHD assessment and patient care plans, was nominated as a finalist by the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce for Excellence in Business Category for small businesses.
  • "On behalf of the ADHD Online team, it is an honor to be recognized by the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce for our accomplishments in the community and the business landscape," said Zachariah Booker, ADHD Online Co-Founder and CEO.
  • ADHD Online is a leader in telehealth diagnosis and treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
  • ADHD Online is leading the way with being a critical voice for those who might be struggling with ADHD and is the only organization to offer HIPAA-secured ADHD assessments online with certified results from licensed psychologists.

Leadership Roles Change as ALLETE Positions for Continued Success

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Monday, August 22, 2022
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ALLETE also announced that Al Rudeck, currently president of ALLETE Clean Energy, will take on the newly created role of ALLETE safety and external affairs officer.

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  • ALLETE also announced that Al Rudeck, currently president of ALLETE Clean Energy, will take on the newly created role of ALLETE safety and external affairs officer.
  • Josh Skelton, Minnesota Power chief operating officer, will assume an expanded leadership role as an ALLETE vice president.
  • Todays leadership changes are part of a broader strategic alignment of people and teams, said Bethany Owen, ALLETE chair, president and CEO.
  • Johnson, who was part of the formation of ALLETE Clean Energy more than 10 years ago, has served as ALLETE chief administrative officer since 2019.

Fresh Thyme Market Grand Rapids Location is Celebrating their Re-Grand Opening

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fresh Thyme Market, a neighborhood-focused grocer with 71 stores in 10 states throughout the Midwest, is celebrating their Re-Grand Opening at their Grand Rapids store, located at 2470 Burton St SE. The newly remodeled store features over 4,000 new items storewide, including hundreds of new beer, wine and liquor products featuring local Michigan and Grand Rapid breweries and distilleries, more sushi offerings, abundant and vibrant fresh flowers, and a self-checkout model, allowing customers the ease of shopping at their own speed. 

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  • Fresh Thyme Market is committed to deepening their roots within the local community in which they serve.
  • The newly remodeled Fresh Thyme Market, Grand Rapids location features over 600 local, artisan items, including Hummus Goodness, Good Life Naturals, and Sugar Sweet Bath + Body Treats.
  • Open daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., the Grand Rapids Fresh Thyme Market will offer free parking to new and returning customers.
  • By offering an immersive, intuitive shopping experience, Fresh Thyme Market meets people wherever they are on their journey to living a healthier lifestyle.

Michigan Students Among Winners of Havenpark Communities Academic Scholarship

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022
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HOLLAND, Mich., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Two Michigan students were among the 19 recipients of academic scholarships from Havenpark Communities, an operator and developer of manufactured home communities. The awards are part of Havenpark's expansion of its Education Success program, which offers financial support, mentoring, and other education initiatives to increase education access and opportunity for residents.

Key Points: 
  • HOLLAND, Mich., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Two Michigan students were among the 19 recipients of academic scholarships from Havenpark Communities, an operator and developer of manufactured home communities.
  • Havenpark Communities is an operator and developer of manufactured home communities and makes caring communities attainable for responsible residents across America.
  • Earlier this year, Havenpark Communities announced it has committed to adding 1,000 new affordable homes across the country, including in Michigan.
  • Havenpark Communities makes long-term investments in its communities, providing enduring value for current and future residents.

Grand Rapids Gold, NBA’s Denver Nuggets G League Affiliate, Names FlexIt as an Official Fitness Partner

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Monday, January 31, 2022
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FlexIt , the leading Virtual Personal Training (VPT) provider, is announcing its partnership with the Grand Rapids Gold , the official NBA G League affiliate of the Denver Nuggets.

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  • FlexIt , the leading Virtual Personal Training (VPT) provider, is announcing its partnership with the Grand Rapids Gold , the official NBA G League affiliate of the Denver Nuggets.
  • Grand Rapids Gold players, coaches, and fans will have access to their fitness like never before on the #1 Virtual Personal Training platform.
  • Were proud to welcome FlexIt to our team as an official partner, says Steve Jbara, President of the Grand Rapids Gold.
  • The Grand Rapids Gold are a member of the NBA G League and affiliated with the Denver Nuggets.

Announcing Mastercam's 2021 Wildest Parts Competition Winners

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Thursday, November 18, 2021
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TOLLAND, Conn., Nov. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Mastercam has announced the 2021 Wildest Parts Competition winners.

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  • TOLLAND, Conn., Nov. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Mastercam has announced the 2021 Wildest Parts Competition winners.
  • The Wildest Parts Competition is held each year to encourage student interest and participation in manufacturing.
  • The competition is open to students at the secondary and postsecondary levels to create parts demonstrating creativity and technical skill using Mastercam and also has a division for professional Mastercam users to enter parts they created.
  • "We always look forward to seeing all the entries we receive for Wildest Parts," said Peter Mancini, Product Manager, Education at Mastercam.