Rockford Construction has been serving the commercial, multi-unit, educational, industrial, healthcare and retail markets for more than 30 years. Licensed in 45 states and ranked by Engineering News Record as one of the Top 200 construction management firms in the nation and third in Michigan, Rockford offers construction management, development and property management services, bringing a comprehensive perspective as owners, builders and operators. From small-scale renovation work to highly technical construction efforts, Rockford has completed more than $5.5 billion in projects across the nation.

National Electrical Benefit Funds The National Electrical Benefit Funds were established as the result of an agreement reached between the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) and the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) to provide workers in the electrical construction industry with retirement plans. Located in Rockville, Maryland, the National Electrical Benefit Funds administers three retirement benefit plans: National Electrical Benefit Fund (NEBF) National Electrical Annuity Plan (NEAP) National Electrical 401(k) Plan (NEFP)

The Christman Company, in operation since 1894, is one of the nation’s foremost commercial construction management firms. Partnering with leading organizations, The Christman Company is known for “Uniting Great People in Great Achievement.” With 8 offices across the country, our major markets include public, government, healthcare, historic preservation, office, education, parking, science/technology, cultural/religious, hospitality, sports/recreation, transportation and industrial/power. We define excellence as the ability to add value to each project through delivery of expertise, leadership and—above all—partnership.

Highly selective, nationally renowned and internationally oriented, Kalamazoo College is the home of the K-Plan, a personalized and integrated approach to the liberal arts and sciences. The K-Plan combines rigorous scholarship, study abroad, career development and civic engagement in a flexible curriculum that allows students to make the most of their unique interests and gifts. Founded in 1833, K is among the 100 oldest colleges and universities in the nation, serving 1,398 students from 39 states and 29 countries. At K, we do more in four years so students can do more in a lifetime.

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF), founded in 1930 as an independent, private foundation by breakfast cereal innovator and entrepreneur Will Keith Kellogg, is among the largest philanthropic foundations in the United States. Guided by the belief that all children should have an equal opportunity to thrive, WKKF invests in promoting thriving children, working families and equitable communities.

Landscape Forms is the industry’s premier global brand of outdoor furniture, LED lighting and accessories. Since its founding in 1969 Landscape Forms has earned a reputation for excellent design, high quality products and exceptional service. The Landscape Forms U.S. headquarters and manufacturing facility is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan with sales representatives throughout North America, the United Kingdom, Southern Europe, the United Arab Emirates and Asia. Landscape Forms collaborates with renowned industrial designers and consultancies, landscape architects, and architects to design and develop integrated collections of products that address emerging needs and help create a sense of place. The company has an installed base of products around the world. Clients include municipalities, transit centers, corporate, college and health care campuses; and familiar brand leaders such as Boeing, Cisco Systems, Disney, Sprint, American Airlines, Herman Miller and Nike. Landscape Forms was recently named by the Wall Street Journal as one of the Top 15 Small Workplaces in the US.

Walker Consultants provides planning, design, engineering, forensics, restoration and consulting for the built environment. Our experts have been advancing industry standards since we began in 1965. We are a 100% employee-owned company that takes pride in the value we provide our clients through integrity, honesty, and excellence. Walker possesses a strong foundation as an industry leader in all aspects of parking consulting that encompass operations, technology, and mobility solutions. We offer our clients a wide spectrum of specialists and renowned experts from within the transportation industry who can bring effective and practical solutions to complex challenges. Our abilities reach far beyond parking and mobility and include highly experienced forensic engineers who provide investigative assessments, creative repair solutions, and litigation support on all types of facilities around the world impacted by natural events as well as design or construction defects. Additionally, we are among the largest providers of restoration and building envelope services in the industry. The combination of our structural engineering and architectural design excellence, building science experts, and vast geographic presence make Walker the first choice for these specialized services throughout the country.

Kalsec is committed to providing the food industry with a trustworthy natural ingredient supplier for the next 100 years. Kalsec products, derived from natural herbs, spices, vegetables and hops, are translated into easy-to-use liquid extracts ideal for most formulations. Kalsec is the only company whose expertise encompasses a full line of natural, innovative products and solutions to meet the challenges faced by food and beverage manufacturers throughout the industry and around the world.

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

Burr Oak Tool designs, manufactures and services high precision machines and tools primarily for the HVACR industry, and we seek out and develop talented individuals to complete this demanding work. Machines produced by OAK include fin dies, fin lines, and tube processing machinery, and we’ve been in business for over 75 years. OAK machines can be found in over 75 countries: from Argentina to Canada, from Belgium to Hungary, Sweden to Italy, and India to Thailand. Our wholly owned subsidiary in Czech Republic is celebrating 15 years of success in 2023. Our company focus is quality, and our brand is globally recognized as best in class. We encourage team and cross functional collaboration to get the best results in productivity and problem solving. We are proud of the machines we build, and proud of the teams who build them. Burr Oak Tool always welcomes good people!

Granger is a Christian, family business, guided by the Golden Rule, which creates and manages sustainable environmental solutions. We provide waste hauling, disposal and recycling services to commercial, residential and industrial customers.

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