Partners/Resources

Providing quality financial strategies, and offers insurance and financial services to businesses and individuals.

Address: 333 Bridge St. NW, Ste. 600, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Phone: (616) 915-7131

Athleta creates versatile premium performance apparel designed by women athletes to inspire a community of active, confident women and girls to reach their limitless potential. Founded in 1998, Athleta integrates performance and technical features across its collection to carry a woman through her life in motion – from yoga and training to commute and travel. In 2016 the company launched Athleta Girl mirroring its signature performance in styles for the next generation. 

Phone: (877) 328-4538

Atomic Object creates applications for web, mobile, desktop, and devices. They help companies innovate and grow with custom software products that are beautiful, reliable, and easy to use. Offices in Grand Rapids and Ann Arbor.

Address: 1034 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506

Phone: (616) 776-6020

B Lab is a nonprofit that serves a global movement of people using business as a force for good. B Lab’s initiatives include B Corp Certification, administration of the B Impact Management programs and software, and advocacy for governance structures like the benefit corporation.

Address: 15 Waterloo Avenue, Berwyn, PA 19312

At Bazzani, they don’t just design and build green, they live it as passionate advocates of sustainable living. Through award-winning developments, Bazzani has earned a reputation for designing and building high-performance buildings within diverse, urban neighborhoods. Since 1983, the founder, Guy Bazzani, has earned the reputation of pioneer and visionary of green building and urban revitalization.

 Better Way Designs, a member of the Fair Trade Federation, partners with organizations that are working to end sex trafficking. They provide opportunities for freedom and restore dignity in women's lives by creating sustainable careers and income through the sale of handmade items and building empowering communities in the US and around the world.

Phone: (616) 648-0900

At Bistro Bella Vita, we’re driven by passion, servant leadership and most importantly—exceptional dining experiences. We believe that good enough simply isn’t good enough. It’s time to discover something special and taste commitment and creativity. Choose passion and purpose. Live the good life.

Address: 44 Grandville Ave SW # 100, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Phone: (616) 222-4600

Located in a former funeral home chapel in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Brewery Vivant specializes in Belgian and French inspired beers and fare. What makes Vivant unique is the way they approach their craft and operate their business.

Cascade Engineering was founded and headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI. A manufacturing company comprised of 9 business units, they support a broad diversity of markets including transportation, environmental services, office furniture, RFID asset management, material handling and polymer compounding.

Catalyst Partners is a multi-dimensional consortium of knowledge leaders committed to the creation of places in which all species can flourish. Their team consists of professionals with licensures in science, engineering architecture and interiors that specialize in High Performance, Restorative Design protocols for buildings and products.

Coleman + Hughes is dedicated to finding flexible, feasible employee benefit solutions that fit your budget and the unique facets of your organization. 

Address: 5380 Cascade Road, Ste. 300, Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Phone: (616) 956-9976

Comp Renew strives to protect businesses, people and the environment from the threat of improperly disposed electronic devices through best practice technology data management, asset recovery and recycling services, while fostering job readiness and computer literacy among at-risk populations in our community. 

Address: 629 Ionia Ave. SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Phone: (616) 451-4400

Saving energy saves your business money. Discover the many ways your business can save, or tell us a little about your business to find the solutions best suited to you.

DisArt believes expressions of Disabled cultural identity can transform society from awareness to understanding to belonging, creating a society that enjoys the full and equitable participation of all people.

Address: 50 Louis St. NW, Suite 400 Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Phone: (616) 920-1645

The Employment Services Collaborative (ESC) is a unique collaborative approach offering a wide range of comprehensive employment and training services. Eight community partners coordinate resources to provide a “no wrong door” approach to service delivery. The ESC makes it easy to find resources.

Address: info@esckent.org

Energy Star is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency voluntary program that helps businesses and individuals save money and protect our climate through superior energy efficiency. 

Essence Restaurant Group creates honest dining experiences with our family of concept restaurants known for exceptional service, knowledgeable associates, creative cuisine and superior beverage.

Address: 44 Grandville Ave SW #360, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Phone: (616) 222-4600

For nearly 100 years, we've been making grants in Kent County, helping nonprofits prosper and students succeed. We do this with the help of generous donors and the expertise of grantees. 

Address: 185 Oakes Street SW Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49503

Phone: (616) 454-1751

Grand Rapids Pride Center aims to be the center of a vibrant and inclusive community that supports all LGBTQ individuals. 

Address: 343 Atlas Ave. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506

Phone: (616) 458-3511

If you are a business, organization or a non-profit looking to implement a green initiative, we are here to help. The team behind Green Michigan.org has been involved in many projects big and small and can help you develop a plan of action to achieve your goals. We have the knowledge and the know-how to implement a triple bottom line/circular economy approach. We strive to have all of our plans of action be cost neutral or profit generating.

At Grove, we consider the best dining a celebration of honest food and the local people who are passionate about growing, raising, preparing, and savoring the bounty of the earth’s harvest. We invite you to join the celebration. Delight your senses with artfully crafted cuisine. Enjoy impeccable service, intimate dining, and the pleasure that comes from celebrating community.

Address: 919 Cherry St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506

Phone: (616) 454-1000

Higher Grounds believes that truly sustainable specialty coffee begins with and returns to growers, whose wellbeing is the heart of coffee quality. Through sales of organic, fairly traded coffee; community projects; and origin delegations, Higher Grounds offers coffee drinkers the opportunity to directly benefit producer communities.

Highland Group provides marketing services to companies in high-growth and transformational modes. What is the WeAreHG approach? Captivate by design. Infuse every initiative with strategy, creativity and technology. Nurture enduring partnerships with clients. When needed, serve as the client’s extended marketing team.

By utilizing Hire For Hope’s recruiting services you can make a difference. For every average candidate placement made at Hire For Hope, four families can receive a week of shelter and escape domestic violence. Safe Haven relies on individuals and businesses to support their services. 

Phone: (616) 881-3309

Looking for electric rates for your business or home office? Wondering what you can do to save on your company's utility bill? We can help you! Whether you're looking for incentives or classes to help your business become more energy efficient, you've come to the right place. 

Address: 625 Hastings Ave., Holland, MI 49423

Phone: (616) 355-1500

The purpose of the Holland-Hope College Sustainability Institute is to support growing efforts to encourage, engage, educate and drive sustainable culture in water and air quality, energy efficiency, land use and environmental innovation using a sustainability framework evaluation process and other best practices. 

Address: A. Paul Schaap Science Center, 35 East 12th St., Room 2061 Holland, MI 49423

Phone: (616) 395-6811

Inclusive Performance Strategies provides consulting and training specifically tailored for each organization that is focused on enhancing their performance through inclusion, diversity and cultural competence. 

Address: Worklab by Custer 99 Monroe Ave. NW, Suite #200, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

The Kent County Department of Public Works has set a bold goal to divert 90% of Kent County-generated trash that goes to landfills by 2030, how will this impact your business? 

Address: 1500 Scribner Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Phone: (616) 632-7920

LEDA provides customized training solutions and consulting strategies designed to build clients’ capacity to advance diversity and inclusion. 

Address: P.O. Box 2945, Holland, MI 49422

Phone: (616) 846-9074