Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, a nonprofit mutual insurance company, is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. . Nearly 70 years ago, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan started with a purpose to provide people with the security of knowing they have health care when they need it. Their commitment to Michigan is what differentiates them from other health insurance companies doing business. That mission has never changed.

Bluewater Hayes connects accomplished supply chain and marketing professionals with ideal career opportunities. Our recruiting team possesses industry experience and expertise in the functional verticals we serve. Our strong network coupled with our ability to accurately assess your hiring needs means we present you the right candidate quickly. Let us help you obtain the right career opportunity or hire the best talent.

With more than 170 attorneys in offices throughout Michigan, Bodman PLC has delivered extraordinary results to their clients for nearly 100 years. Their attorneys provide savvy business counsel to many of the region’s most successful companies and individuals on a broad range of issues, and they provide clients with the personal attention of a small firm with the talent and skill expected of the nation’s leading law firms.

Bradford White Corporation is a team of American-owned companies that designs, engineers, and builds water heating, space heating, combination heating, and storage solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Our three manufacturing plants are located in Middleville, Michigan, Rochester, New Hampshire, and Niles, Michigan. Every one of our facilities is staffed with highly experienced workers and craftspeople who know their jobs and know how to build a superior product. Our products are known by both consumers and installers for performance, reliability, energy-efficiency, ease of installation, and innovative design.

Brightly is a research-driven, design-led digital consultancy focused on transforming complex business challenges into powerful brands, elegant software & engaging digital experiences.

Your need for quality talent is our reason for being. This driving mission has been at our core from the onset. When we started in 2000, we were a team of forward-thinking entrepreneurs determined to find a better way to connect the best and brightest talent with companies looking for future leaders. We still firmly believe in this philosophy.

Throughout the years, our passion, credibility and grit have been the foundation and prowess of Brooksource. Though our focus areas have continued to mindfully evolve, our unyielding commitment to relationships and our customers’ needs remains consistent and firmly rooted in our core values.

Brooksource is proud to be part of the Eight Eleven Family of Companies. Though our industries and focuses vary, each Eight Eleven company has been built with our customers' evolving needs in mind. Across each company, our holistic commitment to these core values remains unwavering.

Buist: Raising the Standard for 60 Years
Buist, an employee-owned trade partner has been serving West Michigan since 1964. With headquarters in Byron Center and an office in Kalamazoo, the company employs a team of roughly 500 and provides a full range of electrical, technology, and engineering services. Their expertise spans across numerous markets including commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, and more.

From Brothers to Employee Ownership
Buist began when brothers Larry and Roger Buist founded Buist Electrical Contractors. Over the past 60 years, the company has grown, diversified, and expanded its reach. To better reflect its services, Buist recently dropped “Electric” from its name. In 2005, when co-founder Larry retired, the company transitioned to employee ownership in the continued efforts to consider employees’ well-being as essential.

Looking ahead, Buist’s goal remains the same: to honor God in all they do and to put employees first. “We have found that by putting employees first and taking care of them to the best of our ability, they then take incredible care of customers,” the team explains. Their philosophy is rooted in their tagline: “Raising The Standard.” Buist strives to keep raising the standard in all the services they provide, making sure they are doing right by God, employees, and customers.

A Commitment to Community
Community has always been a core value for Buist, and the company has made it a priority in West Michigan.

Stronger Communities, Stronger Businesses
Buist believes economic development is critical for all businesses. Thriving businesses create opportunities for growth, expansion, and investment — and that’s where Buist comes alongside to support.

At its heart, Buist’s story is rooted in faith, integrity, service to others, a strong work ethic, and continuous improvement. These values drive how they support employees, serve communities, and keep raising the standard across West Michigan.

Since the company’s inception, Burgess Concrete has excelled at commercial and industrial concrete projects. Over the years the focus and expertise has expanded to include healthcare, education, and institutional projects. Burgess Concrete has also become a leader in the concrete construction industry of concrete polishing, concrete paving, concrete pumping, laser screeding flat floors, helical pier foundation lifting and stabilization, sandblasting. From a pickup truck and bobcat, John Burgess has grown Burgess Concrete to a company with a wide array of equipment with employees to operate each piece skillfully.

Founded in 1970, Byrne Electrical Specialists has been a leader in this industry – and the community – for quite a while. Their smart, resourceful staff delivers world-class customer service and the fastest lead times in the industry. They pride themselves on fresh, individualistic thinking and have collected over 100 patents in their 40+ years. Services Byrne Electrical Specialists offer are in and on service power data solutions, audio visual technology, modular electrical systems, and interlink connections, among others.

Caledonia Charter Township is an up and coming community that prides itself on preserving its rural heritage and small town feel as we continue to be one of the fastest growing townships in West Michigan. Located on the southern border of Kent County, our township is home to everything from flowing rivers and green pastures to a bustling business district and beautiful residential developments.

Calvin University is a distinguished Christian liberal arts institution that was founded in 1876. Calvin's campus in Grand Rapids features state-of-the-art facilities, a nature preserve, and a strong emphasis on global engagement. The university maintains a commitment to academic excellence, spiritual formation, and service-oriented leadership. Calvin has approximately 3,600 students.