MASB VIP Members
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Ameresco |
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Diane Mills, CEM |
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Ameresco assists schools in reducing energy expenses and improving learning environments with self-funded projects (performance contracting). |
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Apple Inc. |
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Julie Francis |
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Apple has been the leader in bringing innovative technology to schools. Apple's commitment to education encompasses a range of products and services designed to help schools maximize their investments in technology. |
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ARAMARK Education |
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ARAMARK Education provides a complete range of food and facility services to over 600 school districts across the U.S. |
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Barton Malow Company |
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Paul Bemis |
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The Barton Malow K-12 Education Group focuses on educational needs and not simply building needs. Specialists are available to perform facility audits, develop facility master plans and manage the construction process through completion. |
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Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Michigan, Inc. |
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Richard J. Forton |
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is Michigan's health care leader. Through partnerships with hospitals, doctors and other providers, Blue Cross Blue Shield offers traditional, PPO, HMO and individual coverage.
MASB and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) have entered into a strategic partnership to help build strong school board governance teams in Michigan. Through their sponsorship, BCBSM allows MASB to bring a variety of programs and services to board members across the state.
BCBSM health plans are the exclusive sponsored health plans for MASB members. |
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Chartwells School Dining Services |
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Jerry Agrusa |
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School food service management. |
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Clark Construction Company |
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Clark is ranked as one of the Top 100 Construction Management firms in the nation. Completed $1 billion in K12 projects. Services Include: Pre-Bond/Campaign, Estimating, Construction Management, and Design/Build services. |
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Collins & Blaha, P.C. |
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William J. Blaha |
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Collins & Blaha, P.C. serves as legal counsel for Michigan K-12 school districts specializing in: general school law, special education law, discipline and student rights, educational policy review, litigation services, employment and discrimination law, teacher tenure law, bond counsel services, labor relations and collective bargaining. Providing representation in all Michigan and Federal courts. |
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Dean Transportation, Inc. & Dean Trailways Of Michigan |
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Kellie P. Dean |
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Dean Transportation provides contracted transportation services to local school districts, intermediate school districts and charter groups. Dean Trailways of Michigan provides luxury motor coach transportation to groups throughout the Midwest. |
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Dokes Design & Architecture, LLC. |
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Kimberly Dokes |
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E. Gilbert & Sons, Inc. |
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Lester C. Gilbert |
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Construction management services for K-12 and bond study/election services. |
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Fanning Howey Associates, Inc. |
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Fanning/Howey Associates, Inc. is the nation’s top-ranked firm in educational facilities planning and design. Services include bond issue assistance, facility planning, architectural and interior design, structural, civil, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical engineering. Call us today! |
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GlobalScholar |
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Jason Fritz |
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Scantron provides web-based assessment products for the immediate, accurate and reliable capture of student performance data necessary for enhanced instruction and improved student achievement. Our comprehensive assessment solutions are suitable for a wide range of student abilities, grade levels and subjects. |
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GMB Architecture+Engineering |
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Brad Hemmes |
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Having designed for the K-12 setting for decades, GMB Architecture+Engineering brings powerful blends of talent that empathize with the requirements of your project. Our associates will design comfortable and healthy spaces, create attractive environments and assist in reducing operating costs. |
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Granger Construction |
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Bill Spargur |
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www.grangerconstruction.com - Founded on strong principles, Granger continues to honor these corporate values through the application of the Golden Rule. Over the years, Granger has earned its positive reputation for trust, honesty, fairness, integrity, compassion and an appreciation for the unique contribution of each Team member. |
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HealthPlus Of Michigan |
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Colleen Sproul |
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HealthPlus is a licensed, not-for-profit health care organization providing health care coverage in the Mid-Michigan area. HealhtPlus arranges for the delivery of health care solutions through a variety of commercial products and government programs. |
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Honeywell, Inc. |
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Meaghan Kelley |
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Honeywell provides building management, communications, fire and security systems and services. Performance Contracting helps schools upgrade their facilities through guaranteed energy savings from the existing budget. Our new Instant Alert Service provides instant and accurate communications from schools to families. |
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Hungerford, Aldrin, Nichols & Carter P.C. |
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Phillip Saurman, CPA |
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Hungerford, Aldrin, Nichols & Carter, PC, located in Grand Rapids, is a locally owned CPA firm specializing in tax, auditing and consulting services to West Michigan business and municipal and non-profit organizations. At HANC "Good Ideas Add Up". |
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Hutchinson, Shockey, Erley and Co. |
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William M. Roche |
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Financing of major capital improvements, cash flow borrowins, technology financing and millage campaign assistance. |
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Innovative Modular Solutions, Inc. |
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IMS is a leading provider of temporary and permanent educational space. From high quality single classroom solutions, all the way to fully designed and built campus projects, IMS provides complete solutions for learning space, including schools, colleges, universities, dormitories, gymnasiums, laboratories, sports and dining facilities. We create modern, effective environments for nurturing, learning and development. |
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Integrated Design Solutions |
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Our commitment to progressive vision, integrity and leadership is carried through every member of our staff. Our uncompromising customer service begins with fully integrated design solutions for you! |
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Kingscott Associates, Inc. |
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Heidi Pfannes |
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With 80 years of experience, Kingscott’s specialists "Create Possibilities" for your district and community. Our Architects, Engineers, Interior Designers and Bond Planners will help you Imagine the Possibilities and make them your new reality |
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Lifestyle Benefits |
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Erik Nagengast |
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Our mission is to formulate better alternatives to existing business practices while reducing employer costs and improving employee benefits. |
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McCarthy & Smith, Inc. |
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Deb McCarthy |
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McCarthy & Smith provides personalized construction services. |
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MESSA |
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Frank Musto |
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We sell group insurance to public school employees. |
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Michigan Chapter National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) |
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Michael Crawford |
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Michigan Chapter NECA represents signatory electrical contractors operating in Outstate Michigan. |
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Michigan Purchase Card Consortium |
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Robert Dwan |
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The Michigan Purchasing Card Consortium, led by MSBO with MASB and MASA as partners,
selected JP Morgan Chase as the provider for our statewide program after a bid and interview
process and is open to all school districts, colleges and universities in the state. |
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Michigan Virtual University |
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The Michigan Virtual University (MVU) has been transformed to focus all of its technical, human and financial resources toward serving Michigan’s K-12 community with quality online tools and services. |
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Midwest Transit Equipment, Inc. |
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Tim Chamness |
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Midwest Transit Equipment is a full service distributor of International and Collins school buses and MFSAB activity buses. We offer transportation solutions to school boards in the area of leasing and lease to purchase financing. Midwest Transit Equipment is the largest dealer in the midwest. |
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MILAF+/PFM Asset Management, LLC |
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Mark Guastella |
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The Michigan Liquid Asset Fund and PFM Asset Management provide cash and investment management services to Michigan school districts. The program has been in place for over 20 years with an emphasis on safety, liquidity and yield. |
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National Network Of Digital Schools |
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Mark Elder |
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National Network of Digital Schools is the exclusive distributor of Lincoln Interactive courses. Lincoln Interactive is a truly 21st Century curriculum choice designed especially for online learning that provides innovative, engaging and student-centered educational experiences. |
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The Nutrition Group |
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Pam Harney |
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Food Service Management services provided to schools for over 35 years. |
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Partners In Architecture, PLC |
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Michael Malone |
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PARTNERS in Architecture is a full service Architectural Firm, committed to delivering high level, professional A/E services to the K-12 and Public Sector Markets. |
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Plante & Moran, PLLC |
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Laura Claeys |
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For more than 50 years, Plante & Moran has served the specialized needs of the education community, providing audit and accounting services, as well as consulting services in finance, operations, technology, employee benefits, and forensics.
Plante & Moran CRESA, a leading design and construction advisory firm, helps school districts plan and implement capital projects. They augment the facility team in planning the work and working the plan, by advising and coordinating the program conflict-free. |
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Professional Contract Management, Inc. |
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PCMI provides contracting of educational employees within a proven framework. PCMI will provide quality employees to schools districts with significant financial savings without long-term entanglements. THE BOTTOM LINE - PCMI contracting saves money and enhances district services. |
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Professional Educational Services Group, LLC |
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Scott C. VanLente |
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Professional Educational Services Group LLC. provides the most comprehensive, all inclusive Third Party Employee Segment Contracting Process for the educational community in the Great Lakes Region. Meeting "Arms Length Relationship" guidelines PESG specializes in the employment of substitute teachers providing all HR and employment related functions. This well established and streamlined process creates efficiencies, increases training for the substitute, provides voluntary benefits while creating budgetary savings for your school district or countywide educational services. |
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Sehi Computer Products, Inc. |
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Nancy Sehi |
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Since 1983, Sehi has become one of the largest independent Hewlett-Packard resellers in the nation. We have continued to grow because of our customer focus, longstanding experience, competitive pricing, fast delivery and superb track record. |
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SET SEG School Insurance Specialists |
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Lou Guizzetti |
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School Insurance Specialists. |
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SHW Group |
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Lee Andrea |
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At SHW Group, we create learning environments that transcend buildings. We make a significant and lasting contribution to communities by creating environments that maximize potential and inspire excellence. |
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Siebert Brandford Shank & Co., LLC |
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Investment Banking Firm |
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Skanska USA Building, Inc. |
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Proudly serving over 50 School Districts in the last five years with prebond and construction management services. |
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The Skillman Corporation |
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Michael Kounelis |
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For over 35 years, The Skillman Corporation has been providing construction management, project administration, estimating and site management services, feasibility studies and facility analysis, while featuring Michigan's most successful bond campaign services. |
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Sodexo School Services & Facilities Management |
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Sodexo School Services provides food service and facilities management for over 470 school districts. As your partner in education, we focus on student nutrition, environmentally safe products and staff training. |
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Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Inc. |
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Annette Jones |
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One of the largest & most experienced public finance office in the State. We offer comprehensive bond election assistance, customized marketing materials & finance bond sales to obtain the lowest interest rates. We provide financial structuring tools to assist with financial restraints & continuously monitor debt to identify refunding opportunities. |
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Thrun Law Firm, PC |
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Gordon W. VanWieren, Jr. |
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Thrun Law Firm, P.C. provides a full range of legal services to the majority of Michigan's school districts. Our firm's history and background of representing almost exclusively school districts for over 50 years that benefits our school clients through effective and efficient legal representation, comprehensive and knowledgeable legal analysis of issues facing public education, and fair and cost effective billing practices. Visit our website at www.thrunlaw.com to learn more about Thrun Law Firm. |
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TMP Architecture, Inc. |
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Gail Allevato |
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TMP is a dynamic architectural firm specializing in the design of innovative spaces for education. With over 50 years committed to the K-12 market, the firm has successfully completed school projects of all scopes and sizes. |
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TowerPinkster |
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Kate Betts |
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TowerPinkster is an architecture and engineering firm committed to creative solutions for our clients. Active listening - and an integrated team of architects and engineers - results in innovative problem solving and imaginative ideas. |
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Triangle Associates, Inc. |
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Julie Maue |
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Triangle Associates, Inc. is a full service construction manager, general contractor and design/build firm dedicated to the construction of educational facilities. |
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United Dairy Industry Of Michigan, Inc. |
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Anne Guyer |
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United Dairy Industry of Michigan is the umbrella organization for the American Dairy Association and Dairy Council of Michigan. These non-profit organizations provide dairy product promotion and nutrition education services on behalf of funding members. |
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UnitedHealthcare |
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UnitedHealthcare® (www.unitedhealthcare.com) delivers leading health benefit plans and services to individuals, small, mid-sized and large employers nationwide. It is an operating business of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), a diversified Fortune 50 company.
Simpler processes, smarter solutions, better results – that’s UnitedHealthcare! |
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Wold Architects & Engineers |
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Dan Kritta |
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Since 1968, Wold Architects & Engineers has developed a recognized expertise in the planning, design and engineering of educational facilities in the Midwest. Wold blends regional experience with a strong local team that is passionate about listening. |
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Wolgast Corporation |
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Wolgast applies modern management techniques providing the strength in leadership necessary for small and large complex projects. Services cover all phases from pre-bond to post construction. For free consultation, contact Phil Hartman at 989.233.4634. |
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Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, PLLC |
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Eric E. Breisach |
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Womble Carlyle’s multi-disciplinary Education Industry Team has proven experience helping PreK-12 educators, educational institutions and service providers confront the full range of business, legal and regulatory challenges facing their organizations. Our services for schools and educational organizations include: Legislative, Policy and Government Affairs; E-Rate Federal Funding Services; Technology; Privacy and Data Protection; Labor and Employment; Board Counsel; Training; Traditional Education Law.
For more information visit: www.wcsr.com. |
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