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.

Welcome to Health Management Associates Health Management Associates is an independent national research and consulting firm specializing in complex health care program and policy issues. Founded in 1985, in Lansing, Michigan, Health Management Associates provides leadership, experience, and technical expertise to local, state, and federal governmental agencies, regional and national foundations, investors, multi-state health system organizations and single site health care providers, as well as employers and other purchasers in the public and private sectors. We have more than 20 offices strategically located throughout the U.S.

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!

Founded in 1944, NSF is committed to protecting and improving human health and the environment on a global scale. NSF is an independent organization that facilitates standards development, product certification, testing, auditing, education and risk management for public health and the environment. Manufacturers, regulators and consumers alike look to NSF for the development of public health standards and certification that help protect the world’s food, water, health and consumer products. Widely recognized for its scientific and technical expertise in the health and environmental sciences, NSF is a Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization Collaborating Center on Food Safety, Water Quality and Indoor Environment. NSF operates more than 320,000 square feet of state-of-the-art laboratory space and serves companies in more than 173 countries worldwide. Its 2,500 plus staff includes microbiologists, toxicologists, chemists, engineers, and environmental and public health professionals. Visit us at www.nsf.org.

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.

MPHI is a Michigan-based and nationally engaged, non-profit public health institute. We are a team of teams, process and content experts, dedicated to working with you to make tomorrow healthier than today. Our mission is to advance population health through public health innovation and collaboration. Our broad network of partners includes academia, government, community-based organizations, and healthcare providers. These connections empower all of us to develop solutions to a wide range of challenges.

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

Foster Swift Collins & Smith, P.C. serves as legal counsel to corporations, local governments, community organizations, families and individuals across the state of Michigan. The firm's statewide reach is testament to our reputation for delivering across-the-board legal excellence, innovative strategies and outstanding client service. Our firm is comprised of nearly 100 attorneys; many have held professional positions in various industries which helps them identify with their clients'​ situations. Clients can expect individualized attention and right-sized strategies for the legal questions at hand. Additionally, we keep clients informed on the latest legal news and legal trends that impact them through the use of e-blasts, e-newsletters, seminars, and webinars. With this guidance, our clients are able to comply with the ever-changing legal world and adjust their actions accordingly. RECOGNITION • Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating - 42 attorneys hold AV® Preeminent™ ratings. • Best Lawyers America - 45 of our attorneys earned this designation for 2013. • Michigan Super Lawyers - 23 of our attorneys were recently selected for this recognition based on the survey conducted by Law & Politics magazine. Eight of our young attorneys were also selected as "Rising Stars."​ To learn more: Visit fosterswift.com Visit facebook.com/FosterSwift or follow us @ twitter.com/Foster_Swift

Altarum is a nonprofit organization focused on improving the health of individuals with fewer financial resources and populations disenfranchised by the health care system. We work primarily on behalf of federal, state, and local government entities in planning and implementing vital public health and health care service delivery programs. Rooted in public-sector innovation since 1946, we combine our expertise in public health and health care delivery with technical assistance, practice transformation, training, quality improvement, applied research and analytics, health and science communications, data modernization and interoperability, and technology development and implementation. Altarum’s innovative solutions and proven processes lead to better health for all. Within the Altarum enterprise, a vibrant synergy thrives among our entities. Comprising four operating divisions—Population Health, Public Health Systems, Palladian Partners, and Altarum Medicare Medicaid Services for States (AMMS)—each facet contributes unique expertise. Together, they harmonize to deliver unparalleled solutions and innovation to our clients. Immersed in the most critical public health and health care issues of our time, our focus remains unwavering. Altarum has a dynamic and entrepreneurial culture, a purpose-driven mission, and a firm commitment to diversity and inclusion. We're also making an outsize impact in our work with some of the most influential institutions in health and health care. Our work environment is friendly and our benefits package generous. Ready to check out our opportunities? View our current job openings at https://altarum.org/careers

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.