October 2025, the partnership between Fessler & Bowman and GST Michigan Works! continued to demonstrate strong workforce impact. On October 22, 2025, Fessler & Bowman participated as both an exhibitor and sponsor at MiCareerQuest East 2025 at the Dort Event Center, engaging 2,176 students from 52 school districts. Through hands-on demonstrations, heavy equipment simulators, and […]
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Kais-AIR® continues to show what’s possible when you invest in people. Through the successful completion of the 2025 Going Pro Talent Fund, the company was awarded $115,900. The funding supports a range of training initiatives that build technical skills, strengthen workplace safety knowledge, and ultimately develop the next generation of company leaders. At the heart […]
Great Lakes Composite is a company that works in multiple markets, producing custom and production products. They specialize in Resin Transfer Molding, Fiberglass Molding, Thermoform Plastics, and Operation Cab Fabrication. These products are made for the military, boat production, truck manufacturing, and other industries. As with most industries, changes in technology, customer needs, and materials […]
RetroFoam of Michigan has been serving the local community since 2002, helping more than 16,000 customers keep their homes comfortable. The company believes that no one should have to live in an uncomfortable home or work in an unbearable workspace. Their mission is to create energy-efficient homes and structures, and they have proudly partnered with […]
NorthGate in Flint has long been recognized as a leader in innovation, opportunity, and second-chance hiring. Recently, the organization reached another milestone by being awarded $112,675 from the Going PRO Talent Fund to support training for new and existing employees. This achievement represents far more than just financial assistance; it is a testament to NorthGate’s […]
Johnson & Wood LLC maximized the $121,000 Going PRO Talent Fund Award by creating meaningful training opportunities that directly supported new hires and existing employees. The company is equipping its workforce with the technical, academic, and professional skills needed to thrive in a competitive industry. Through partnerships with union apprenticeship programs, local colleges, and universities, […]
Walbro is a global market leader in engine management and fuel systems for the outdoor power equipment, recreational, marine, and personal transportation markets. It’s a leading supplier of high-pressure aluminum die casting to various industries. Walbro manufactures carburetors, electronic fuel injection systems, ignition systems, fuel tanks, fuel pumps, valves, and fuel storage and distribution systems, […]
Bourne Industries is a maker of laminated and fabricated components that make furniture, cabinetry, casework, and many other wood products for commercial and industrial customers. With over 50 years of industry experience, their workmanship speaks for itself. Maintaining this expected level of quality requires continued training in the engineering department and on the production floor. […]
Valley Gear & Machine, a CNC machining facility, recognized the importance of preparing for the future as a key employee approached retirement. This team member had been instrumental in acquiring three product lines and overseeing the design and engineering of the Valley Gear Transmission, a role that required extensive technical expertise and leadership. To ensure […]
LJ Inc., based in Swartz Creek, is a family-owned company that has offered a wide range of industrial, commercial, and residential services since 2010. Their expertise spans electrical work, HVAC, automation, networking, generator sales and service, concrete, directional boring, and industrial solutions. Known for their “We Do That” approach, they provide turnkey support, including emergency […]