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The American Academy |
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Janice Barnes |
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The American Academy specializes in working with at-risk students to provide online dropout and credit recovery programs. We partner with public school districts to offer high school dropouts the opportunity to earn a diploma. Student recruitment, online teachers, course content, laptops and local case management are included. No risk to the district - your program can be launched without any budget impact.
Our country is facing a dropout epidemic. Together, let's do something about it.™ |
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Apple Computer, 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 |
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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. |
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Chartwells School Dining Services |
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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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ContractED |
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Nancy Stanley |
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ContractED is a Michigan corporation that was established to meet the needs of school districts and experienced professional staff who choose to work together after the staff member retires. |
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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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E. Gilbert & Sons, Inc. |
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Paul 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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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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Greater Michigan Plumbing & Mechanical Contractors Assn. |
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Sandra L. Miller |
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The Greater Michigan Plumbing & Mechanical Contractors Association was formed almost 60 years ago to provide mechanical contractors with a unified voice for the industry. Along with labor relations, the Association stresses contractor services, education, career education and community service. |
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Honeywell, Inc. |
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Linda Roerig |
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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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Horizon Software International, LLC |
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Sherry Ephraim |
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Leaders in Food Service Management Software. Offering point of sale, online prepayment system, healthy vending and wireless temperature monitoring. |
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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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Innovative Modular Solutions, Inc. |
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Greg Nystrom |
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IMS award winning modular designs are the best in the industry!
New & used modular classrooms are cost effective & quick to install.
Permanent or Temporary Modular…..Building Solutions for the Future |
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Integrated Design Solutions |
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Phyllis Flanigan |
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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 over 75 years of experience, Kingscott’s specialists create an architectural and engineering firm providing in-house architectural, mechanical, electrical and civil engineering, interior design and educational planning services. |
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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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Mesirow Financial |
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William M. Roche |
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We are a full-service brokerage firm specializing in Michigan School Finance. We assist school districts in financing capital improvement projects through bond underwriting, capital improvement plans, energy conservation bonds, lease financing, and State Aid Notes. Mesirow finances Build America Bonds, Qualified School Construction Bonds, Qualified Zone Academy Bonds and traditional fixed Rate Bonds. |
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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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Dave Martell |
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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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Dan Keedy |
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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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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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Teresa Pollock, CPA |
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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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Public Financial Management |
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Kari Blanchett |
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School district financial advisors offering: analysis, planning and marketing of bond issues and notes; financing schedules; debt structuring; negotiated and competitive bond sales; financing team selection; financing alternatives/terms; rating presentations; and bond pricings and closings. |
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Scantron Corporation |
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Carmen Braxton |
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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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Schoolwires, Inc. |
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Jon Pams |
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Schoolwires Centricity ™ brings together robust and flexible website management, community management, and web 2.0/social network in a single, on-demand solution. Schoolwires also delivers the industry’s most powerful digital file sharing solution, Schoolwires Synergy ™, and a premier service request solution, Schoolwires Assist ™. Visit us at www.schoolwires.com. |
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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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Skanska |
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Kristin Goodchild |
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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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Skyward, Inc. |
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Robert Jung |
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Since 1980, Skyward has been serving the K-12 Administrative software needs of school districts. Skyward’s School Management System represents an integrated student and financial management software system designed to keep administrators, educators, and families connected. Skyward's software is found in over 1,200 school districts throughout the world. |
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Sodexo School Services & Facilities Management |
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Matthew Holle |
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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 Associates, Inc. |
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Dawn Lyman |
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TMP is a dynamic architectural firm specializing in the design of innovative spaces for education. With nearly 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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Deb Filipiak |
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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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Voluntary Benefits Solutions |
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Tim Easterwood |
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Voluntary Benefits Solutions, a division of Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc., is a national leading advisor focused on the design, communication and enrollment of employee-paid voluntary benefit programs. |
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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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Phil Hartman |
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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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