West Michigan

Northern Trust Appoints Alison Mast Senior Managing Director and President of Western Michigan

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Friday, June 3, 2022
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Northern Trust has appointed Alison Mast Senior Managing Director and President of Western Michigan.

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  • Northern Trust has appointed Alison Mast Senior Managing Director and President of Western Michigan.
  • Alison is a proven leader who has shown expertise in initiatives across the wealth management practice, said John Fumagalli, President, Central Region, Northern Trust Wealth Management.
  • Northern Trust Wealth Management offers holistic wealth management services for affluent individuals and families, family offices, foundations and endowments, and privately held businesses.
  • As of March 31, 2022, Northern Trust had assets under custody/administration of US$15.5 trillion, and assets under management of US$1.5 trillion.

SpartanNash Foundation, Store Guests Raise $243,750 for Special Olympics

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Retail, General Sports, Supply chain management, Philanthropy, Online Retail, Teens, Sports, Parenting, Children, Fund Raising, Supermarket, Foundation, Family, Food, Beverage, Consumer, Retailers, Retailing, Service companies, SpartanNash, Family Fare, West Michigan, D&W Fresh Market, Supermarket, Grocery store, the SpartanNash Foundation, SpartanNash, THE SPARTANNASH FOUNDATION, SPARTANNASH

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210629005967/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210629005967/en/
    SpartanNash Foundation, Store Guests Raise $243,750 for Special Olympics (Photo: Business Wire)
    From May 5-18, 2021, SpartanNash stores including Family Fare, Forest Hills Foods, D&W Fresh Market, VGs Grocery, Dans Supermarket and Family Fresh Market teamed up to support Special Olympics.
  • SpartanNash has been a wonderful partner to Special Olympics Michigan for so many years, said Tim Hileman, President and CEO of Special Olympics Michigan.
  • We are so thankful for the SpartanNash team and community, in having such a successful fundraising campaign for Special Olympics.
  • Since 1985, SpartanNash and the SpartanNash Foundation have donated more than $9.7 million and thousands of volunteer hours through their partnership with Special Olympics.

WESCO International Recognized by Forbes as One of the World’s Best Employers & One of America’s Best Employers for Women

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Thursday, January 7, 2021
Supply chain management, Retail, Transport, Logistics, Supply chain management, Companies, Muskegon, Michigan, Wesco, West Michigan, WESCO International, Service companies, Ernst & Young, Regions of the United States

WESCO International, Inc. (NYSE: WCC), a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, is pleased to announce it has been recognized by Forbes as one of the Worlds Best Employers and one of Americas Best Employers for Women.

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  • WESCO International, Inc. (NYSE: WCC), a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, is pleased to announce it has been recognized by Forbes as one of the Worlds Best Employers and one of Americas Best Employers for Women.
  • In the 2020 ranking, WESCO was #312 out of 700 companies recognized as the Worlds Best Employers and #42 out of 300 companies recognized as Americas Best Employers for Women.
  • The Worlds Best Employers 2020 were selected based on independent surveys of more 150,000 employees in more than 50 countries around the world.
  • In Forbes third annual ranking of the best employers for women, WESCO ranked #42 out of the 300 employers who made the list.

Clear Touch Announces Contract with Liberty Broadcast and AV, a Division of WESCO, for Product Distribution and Supply Chain Solutions

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Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Muskegon, Michigan, Wesco, West Michigan, Digital signage, Regions of the United States, WESCO International

WESCO supplier management and supply chain service capabilities will enhance Clear Touch's ability to quickly and efficiently distribute products to domestic and international customers.

Key Points: 
  • WESCO supplier management and supply chain service capabilities will enhance Clear Touch's ability to quickly and efficiently distribute products to domestic and international customers.
  • This is the second strategic deal from Clear Touch in 2020 regarding strengthening supply and distribution capabilities.
  • Clear Touch is also a reseller of Clear Digital products, including LED video walls, interactive podiums, and mobile digital signage.
  • WESCO offers a best-in-class product and services portfolio of Electrical and Electronic Solutions, Communications and Security Solutions, and Utility and Broadband Solutions.

The Alano Club of Kent County Launches New Website With LaFleur

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Thursday, September 17, 2020
Alano, Grand Rapids, Michigan, West Michigan

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --LaFleur, a local digital marketing agency, recently launched a new website for Grand Rapids-based nonprofit the Alano Club of Kent County as part of the agency's annual nonprofit website initiative.

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  • GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --LaFleur, a local digital marketing agency, recently launched a new website for Grand Rapids-based nonprofit the Alano Club of Kent County as part of the agency's annual nonprofit website initiative.
  • The Alano Club of Kent County: Addiction Support in Grand Rapids
    Founded in 1952, the Alano Club of Kent County is a nonprofit that supports the West Michigan community in addiction recovery.
  • The Alano Club wanted their new website to have more visibility in search engines and a better user experience for site visitors.
  • To learn more about the Alano Club of Kent County and their mission, visit their new website at gralanoclub.org .

Indian Trails to Resume Daily, Scheduled Bus Service Throughout Michigan and Beyond

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Friday, August 7, 2020
Michigan Line, Battle Creek Transportation Center, Battle Creek, Michigan, Indian Trails, Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach, Trail, Public transportation in the United States, Transport, Public transport, West Michigan, East Lansing, Michigan

"We're grateful to be resuming this important service in our region," says Indian Trails President Chad Cushman.

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  • "We're grateful to be resuming this important service in our region," says Indian Trails President Chad Cushman.
  • The Phase I resumption of bus service should be welcome news to the hundreds of thousands of passengers in approximately 80 communities normally served by Indian Trails each day.
  • The trains are currently running on a reduced schedule that doesn't allow for such connections, so Indian Trails will resume Battle Creek service when Amtrak does.
  • Indian Trails suspended operation of its daily scheduled routes back on March 21 for financial and safety reasons.

HOTLOGIC® PARTNERS WITH BISSELL® TO PROVIDE NO-TOUCH LUNCH HEATING SOLUTION AS PART OF ITS “RETURN-TO-WORKPLACE” PLAN

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Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Regions of the United States, Brand management, Customer experience, Touchpoint, West Michigan, Holland, Michigan, Muskegon, Michigan, Michigan, United States

West Michigan-based BISSELL has partnered with HOTLOGIC to spearhead a Warm Welcome Back campaign for its employees.

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  • West Michigan-based BISSELL has partnered with HOTLOGIC to spearhead a Warm Welcome Back campaign for its employees.
  • HOTLOGIC innovative personal ovens are quickly becoming the back-to-work essential solution that allow employees a way to heat their food healthier and individually, with minimal touchpoints.
  • We want to give companies a meaningfully way to welcome back their employees, said Bill McKendry, Chief Marketing Officer for HOTLOGIC.
  • All HOTLOGIC products are designed and developed in Grand Haven, MI and assembled by Goodwill Industries of West Michigan in Muskegon and Holland, MI.

HOTLOGIC® PARTNERS WITH EMPLOYERS TO PROVIDE A WARM WELCOME BACK TO EMPLOYEES

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Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Muskegon, Michigan, West Michigan, Goodwill Industries, Human activities, Mailroom, Totes Isotoner, Humans, Cities in the United States

Available in personal totes and breakroom appliances, HOTLOGIC products with SmartShelf heating technology give returning employees a way to heat healthier in the new post-COVID work environment which requires no- and low-touch solutions.

Key Points: 
  • Available in personal totes and breakroom appliances, HOTLOGIC products with SmartShelf heating technology give returning employees a way to heat healthier in the new post-COVID work environment which requires no- and low-touch solutions.
  • In the new post-COVID work environment, HOTLOGIC is not only a good option, its actually a breaktime breakthrough.
  • Companies can partner with HOTLOGIC to give their employees a safer and warmer welcome back.
  • All HOTLOGIC products are designed and developed in Grand Haven, MI and assembled by Goodwill Industries of West Michigan in Muskegon and Holland, MI.

WESCO International and Anixter International Announce Merger Agreement to Create a Premier Electrical and Data Communications Distribution and Supply Chain Services Company

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Monday, January 13, 2020
Mobile, Wireless, Networks, Utilities, Hardware, Data management, Energy, Technology, Security, Engineering, Transport, Logistics, Supply chain management, Telecommunications, Manufacturing, Muskegon, Michigan, Wesco, West Michigan, Companies, Anixter, Regions of the United States, WESCO International, WESCO, Anixter

Mr. John J. Engel, WESCO's Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, commented, The transformational combination of WESCO and Anixter will create a premier electrical and data communications distribution and supply chain services company.

Key Points: 
  • Mr. John J. Engel, WESCO's Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, commented, The transformational combination of WESCO and Anixter will create a premier electrical and data communications distribution and supply chain services company.
  • Looking ahead, the combination with WESCO will allow the combined company to build on our complementary capabilities and create new ways to serve customers and partners.
  • The combined company will have pro forma 2019E revenues of approximately $17 billion and will be a leading electrical and data communications distributor in North America.
  • With an extensive global reach and increased international exposure, approximately 12% of revenues will be generated outside of North America.

WESCO International, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2019 Earnings Call And Participation in the Baird Global Industrials Conference

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Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Muskegon, Michigan, Wesco, West Michigan, OMERS, WESCO International

2018 annual sales were approximately $8.2 billion.

Key Points: 
  • 2018 annual sales were approximately $8.2 billion.
  • The company employs approximately 9,300 people, maintains relationships with approximately 30,000 suppliers, and serves approximately 70,000 active customers worldwide.
  • Customers include commercial and industrial businesses, contractors, government agencies, institutions, telecommunications providers, and utilities.
  • WESCO operates 11 fully automated distribution centers and approximately 500 branches in North America and international markets, providing a local presence for customers and a global network to serve multi-location businesses and multi-national corporations.