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.

Welcome to Max Auto Supply, your one stop shop for everything in automotive, industrial and fleet refinishing in Southern and Eastern Ontario. Max Auto Supply is the largest independent PBE, fleet and industrial distributor in Ontario. We exist to help our customers grow their businesses and increase their profits. Our consultative approach provides our business partners with all the tools needed to succeed and prosper.

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.

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.

There are many AEP firms. OHM Advisors is the only community advancement firm⁠—designing award-winning work across the architecture, engineering, and planning spheres. We believe in the power of multidisciplinary teamwork to find ideas that aren’t just different – they’re better. With offices in multiple states, our 650+ person team partners with leaders at all government levels, school districts, developers, universities, and private companies to create great places. In addition to being one of Zweig Group’s Best Firms To Work, we are a three-time recipient of the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC/M) Firm of the Year Award, a three-time recipient of the Crain's Cool Places to Work in Michigan Award, a Columbus CEO Magazine Top Workplaces Award winner, an ENR Top 500 Firm and a 101 Best & Brightest Company by the Michigan Business & Professionals Association.

Founded in 1844, Eastman & Smith is a leading consultant, counselor and advocate on personal, business, nonprofit and governmental challenges. Client satisfaction. Reliability. Innovation. Creative approach to problem-solving. These are cornerstones of Eastman & Smith. The firm’s 75+ dedicated attorneys serve clients from offices in Columbus, Findlay and Toledo, Ohio, and Detroit, Michigan.

FAAC Incorporated is a full-time, high-fidelity simulator manufacturer in the professional driving market, which enables it to lead innovation and engineer purpose-built solutions based on industry best practices and actual customer advice. FAAC has earned its industry-leading reputation among customers in part because of its Customer for Life philosophy, which has helped FAAC develop its detailed design process, Subject Matter Experts Specialists Program, outreach educational efforts, and a total commitment to its support of customers. Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, FAAC has provided systems engineering and software products to the United States government and public and private sector industries for more than 45 years. For almost two decades, FAAC has delivered state-of-the-art simulators for the fire service, law enforcement, transit (bus and rail), and trucking industries. Its in-house staff of computer, electrical, mechanical, and software engineers provide a uniquely high level of interaction with customers. FAAC was the award winner of the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) initiative to deliver 108 simulators to populate training centers across that state. Its combination of in-house design teams, a mature, vetted product consistently chosen in head-to-head competitions with other simulators, and the aftermarket Customer for Life program are clear reasons why FAAC's driver training simulator is the industry leader.

SME is a professional consulting engineering firm in the geosciences, materials and the environment. Our team of experienced, responsive problem solvers excels in formulating customized, practical and sustainable solutions for site, building and infrastructure challenges which add value and extend the life of projects. Our capabilities serve many markets in the built and natural environment, including Development/ Redevelopment, Transportation, Education, Energy, Healthcare, Commercial, Industrial, Retail, and State/Local Government. Since our founding in 1964, SME has provided professional engineering services for more than 110,000 projects and has grown to a 380+ staff, with offices in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana. The Engineering News Record (ENR) ranks SME among the top 500 design firms within the United States. Visit our website at www.sme-usa.com.

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

Escalent is an award-winning data analytics and advisory firm that helps clients understand human and market behaviors to navigate disruption and business transformation. As catalysts of progress for more than 40 years, our strategies guide the world’s leading brands in automotive & mobility, consumer goods & retail, energy, financial services, health, technology, telecommunications, and travel & tourism. We accelerate growth by creating a seamless flow between primary, secondary, syndicated, and internal business data, providing consulting and advisory services from insights through implementation. Based on a profound understanding of what drives human beings and markets, we identify actions that build brands, enhance customer experiences, inspire product innovation and boost business productivity. Visit escalent.co to see how we are helping shape the brands that are reshaping the world.