The Michigan Education Association (MEA) is a self-governing education association, representing about 120,000 teachers, education support professionals and higher-education employees throughout the state. Our mission is to protect, advocate, and advance the rights of all education professionals to promote quality public education for all students.

Rehmann is a professional advisory firm that provides accounting and assurance, business solutions and outsourcing, specialized consulting, and wealth management services. For over 80 years, Rehmann has provided forward-thinking solutions to our clients nationwide. With over 1,000 associates in Michigan, Ohio, and Florida, we are the momentum behind what’s possible. We focus on the business of business – allowing companies and individuals to focus on what makes them extraordinary. We help you look to the future with confidence, thanks to our unrivaled expertise and integrity. Through our partnerships with our clients and communities, we drive impact that empowers our world. Find us online at rehmann.com Rehmann is a member of the HLB network, a global network of independent advisory and accounting firms ranked 10th in global advisory networks. Be sure to check out The Rehmann Foundation page as well to learn more how our firm is getting involved in the communities we live and work in!

Harness IP’s team of patent and trademark attorneys serve clients in all areas of intellectual property law. We are one of the top IP law firms in the U.S. measured by both the number of attorneys and by objective rankings of results. Our attorneys and patent agents represent world leaders in business and technology, and our collective experience spans practically every practice area and niche specialty within intellectual property law. This includes patents, trademarks, IP litigation, PTAB Proceedings, trade secrets, due diligence investigations, and global IP management. If it’s IP, we do it. Harness IP was founded in 1921. More than 100 years of continuous practice has given us an unquantifiable level of intellectual property insight and experience. But that’s merely a starting point. What 100 years really means is simple: we partner with our clients for the long haul. We take our time to develop new relationships. We emphasize long-term, mutually beneficial strategies rather than short-term gains. And, after 100 years, we know that we cannot get to 200 unless our clients come first. Clients rely on Harness IP because our attorneys know how to turn the complexities of intellectual property law into straightforward solutions. Our patent attorneys obtain more than 3,700 U.S. patents each year, on average, while our trademark attorneys propel Harness IP to rank among the top IP law firms for registering U.S. trademarks year after year. As we move into our second century as an IP law firm, we remain united around a single cause: to be known as the IP Law Firm for Harnessing Innovation® by enabling our clients to achieve the most from their IP investment. Harness IP has offices in metro Dallas, TX; Detroit, MI; St. Louis, MO; and Washington, D.C.

We are an independent network in service of creativity. Our portfolio of agencies includes Argonaut, Darkhorse, G7 Entertainment Marketing, George P. Johnson, JUXT, Motive, OS Studios, Partners+Napier, Praytell, Raumtechnik, Shoptology, Spinifex Group, and Wondersauce.

Serra Automotive, recently relocated to the Horizon Building in Fenton, Michigan, ranks among the top ten privately-held retail automotive groups in the nation. In 1973, founder Albert M. Serra began with a single Chevy store and a simple customer first philosophy. Within five years, Al Serra Chevrolet achieved Top Five dealership status in the United States and, in the process, fine-tuned a solid formula for growth and an unquenchable passion for success. Following sound operational strategies, Serra Automotive has managed steady expansion in economies both struggling and strong. Today, Serra Automotive operates in seven states and employs nearly 2,000 people. The network includes 41 dealerships and represents 53 automotive franchises, making it a formidable force in the $1 trillion automotive retailing industry.

Akebono was founded over 90 years ago, and continues to provide the world’s automotive industry with advanced braking and noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) solutions. The company’s commitment to innovation, process improvement, quality control and customer service has positioned it as a key resource for leading OEMs, Tier I brake suppliers and the automotive aftermarket. Key automotive OEM customers include Audi, Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Isuzu, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Toyota and Volkswagen. Akebono manufactures a wide range of brake friction materials and foundation brake assemblies, including disc brake calipers and drum brakes, employing the Akebono Production System (APS). This business approach features proven quality control techniques to guarantee minimal process variation in all phases of production. Embraced throughout the organization, APS enables the company to consistently achieve nearly zero defects per million parts produced. Akebono operates R&D technical centers in the United States, Japan and France, and manufactures brake friction materials and components in 30 wholly owned or affiliated facilities worldwide. This includes four production facilities in Kentucky, Tennessee and South Carolina. All of Akebono’s operations have secured appropriate QS9000 and ISO14001 certifications, and the company has received a number of quality and performance awards from customers. Worldwide, a total of 8,279 people are employed by Akebono; 3,054 in North America. In 2012, the company’s worldwide sales totaled $2.1 billion (US). North American sales totaled just over $1 billion (US). Akebono has a proud legacy of achieving Japanese technological firsts. From its inception, Akebono initiated overseas technical tie-ups and offshore production. All of these activities stem from the constant demands of improving quality and increasing customer satisfaction.

We are Architects of Change™. We help organisations succeed in a digital-first world. At Logicalis, we harness our collective technology expertise to help our clients build a blueprint for success, so they can deliver sustainable outcomes that matter. Our lifecycle services across cloud, connectivity, collaboration and security are designed to help optimise operations, reduce risk and empower employees. As a global technology service provider, we deliver next-generation digital managed services, to provide our clients with real-time visibility and actionable insights across the performance of their digital ecosystem including; availability, user experience, security, economic performance, and sustainability. Our 7000+ ‘Architects of Change’ are based in 30 territories around the globe, helping our 10,000+ clients across a range of industry sectors, create sustainable outcomes through technology. Logicalis has annualised revenues of $1.7 billion, from operations in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, and Africa. It is a division of Datatec Limited, listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, with revenues of over $4.6 billion. For more information visit www.logicalis.com

Determined. Distinctive. Fearless.... That's how Plunkett Cooney's clients describe our attorneys and their approach to the practice of law. Plunkett Cooney is one of the nation's largest law firms and provides an array of transactional and dispute resolution services. The firm employs more than 140 attorneys in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio and has achieved Martindale-Hubbell's highest rating - AV as a premiere legal services provider. The firm continues to win awards as a great place to work. Consecutive annual top workplace honors by the Detroit Free Press and the Michigan Business & Professional Association acknowledge the firm's commitment to its employees and to the notion of creating a proactive and energetic work environment that fosters excellent client service. For example, American Lawyer Media has listed Plunkett Cooney for several consecutive years on its annual "Go-To"​ Law Firms list, which is derived from the feedback of in-house corporate counsel at Fortune 500 companies. We invite you to learn more about the great people and services provided by Plunkett Cooney at www.plunkettcooney.com.

FEV is an internationally recognized leader in the design and development of internal combustion engines, conventional, electric, and alternative vehicle drive systems, energy technology, and a major supplier of advanced testing and instrumentation products and services to some of the world's largest powertrain OEMs. Founded in 1978 by Prof. Franz Pischinger, today the company employs worldwide highly skilled research and development specialists on several continents. You can find our LinekdIn privacy policy here: https://www.fev.com/en/legal-notice/linkedin

BeneSys is a team of dedicated Taft-Hartley Trust Fund Specialists. BeneSys understands the nuances of Taft-Hartley benefit plans. We are experienced and accustomed to programming and administering plans that have unusual benefit plan parameters. Our software system Benefitdriven.com is dedicated to providing our clients and their plan participants with the most efficient tools for self-administering trust fund accounts. Our benefits administration software was developed by administrators, for administrators. BeneSys'​ Benefits include: Reputation » BeneSys has an outstanding reputation within the industry. Seamless Transition and Conversion » BeneSys has never missed a transition date deadline. Trustees and Participants will not experience a lapse in service during transition. No Commissions » BeneSys has never received commissions from any vendor, thus we feel we can be objective on any of our recommendations to the Trustees. Experience and Depth of Staff » BeneSys'​ larger, highly experienced administrative staff enables us to respond quickly to all requests. Participant Communications » BeneSys provides participants with informative easy-to-read monthly statements and routinely conducts seminars on a variety of plan components, from health care benefits to retirement plans. Participant Website » Benesys'​ participant Website provides Participants with the latest information on their benefits, hot links to other important sites and a way to communicate to the Fund Office 24-hours a day. Employer Website » Benesys'​ employer website allows employers to report and remit payments electronically. In-house Information Technology Staff » BeneSys does not need to rely on outside vendors to respond to our customers'​ requests. Constant Innovation » BeneSys is always looking to improve our services and operations. Why? To improve participant satisfaction and keep our costs controlled.

HIROTEC AMERICA, Inc. is part of the HIROTEC Group Companies that have worldwide sales in excess of 1.6 billion dollars and 33 facilities in 8 countries. For close to 30 years, HIROTEC AMERICA has been providing innovative and highly flexible closure manufacturing solutions to automotive customers around the world.

Celebrating 108 years of innovation and design, HRC provides professional engineering, environmental engineering, and architectural services to municipal, industrial and private clients in Michigan, in addition to servicing various national clients. HRC is comprised almost 300 engineers, professional surveyors, architects, technicians and support staff, including LEED AP accredited professionals. HRC is an Engineering News Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm and Top 50 Trenchless Technology Design Firm whose work has been recognized by numerous prestigious industry awards. Most recently, HRC was recognized as a Top Workplace by Detroit Free Press for the past four years and one of the Cool Places to Work by Crain's Detroit Business. HRC has offices in Bloomfield Hills, Grand Rapids, Howell, Detroit, Delhi Township, Kalamazoo , Jackson , Traverse City and Troy Michigan. As a full service, multi-disciplined firm, HRC specializes in water and wastewater treatment, combined sewer overflow facilities, transportation and traffic engineering, architectural services, structural engineering, GIS, environmental engineering, stormwater management, materials testing, surveying, and grant funding assistance. HRC was honored with the American Council of Engineering Companies of Michigan (ACEC/M) 2014 Large Member Firm of the Year.