Tracey Hornbeck

VNN, Inc. develops online sports information systems. It offers sportshub and pressbox products. The firm allows athletes to upload videos, pictures, stories, and scores from their desktops, tablets and phones. Its services include team management application, media score reporting, and digital game tickets. The company was founded by Richard DeVos, Mathew Anderson and Ryan H. Vaughn in 2010 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI.

AdAdapted, Inc. provides mobile advertising services through non-disruptive integrated and native ads in mobile games and apps. It offers native ad spots, which are served within the context of consumers mobile apps. The company was founded by Molly McFarland and Michael Pedersen in 2012 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI.

Arthur D. Little, Inc. engages in the provision of management consulting services. It specializes in strategy and organization, operations management, technology and innovation management, corporate finance, and global carbon advisory serving corporations and organizations worldwide. The firm serves the automotive, healthcare, information, chemicals, consumer goods, retail, manufacturing, and transportation industries. The company was founded by Arthur Dehon Little and Roger Griffin in October 1886 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

DP Fox Ventures LLC provides financial management, real estate development, and venture capital services. The private company is based in Grand Rapids, MI and has subsidiaries in the United States. Daniel G. DeVos has been the CEO of the company since 1993.

JSJ Corp. designs, develops, and markets durable goods and services. The firm's six businesses include Dake, GHSP, Hudson Technologies, izzy+, McLoone and Sparks Belting. It provides each a platform of financial and technological support services, strategic-planning tools, business processes, along with talent acquisition and development. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Grand Haven, MI.

Michigan Economic Development Corp. provides economic development efforts and policy development and technology development. Its services include business retention and attraction, financial assistance, employee recruitment and training, assistance for providing permits, and site development services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Lansing, MI.

The Nature Conservancy in Michigan is a conservation organization working around the world to protect land and waters for nature and people. The company is headquartered in Lansing, MI.

Michigan Nonprofit Association provides community enhancement services. It offers compensation and benefits; fundraising and finance support; free and discounted education; and technology services. The company is headquartered in Lansing, MI.

Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce operates as chamber of Commerce. The company was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI.

Rockford Construction Co. provides construction, real estate development, and property management services. Its services include master planning, zoning, environmental and site evaluations, budgeting, scheduling, logistics, asset management, and leasing. The company was founded by John Wheeler and Michael VanGessel in 1987 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI.

Plumbing Manufacturers Institute manufactures potable water supply system components, fixture fittings, and waste fixture fittings. The private company is based in McLean, VA and has subsidiaries in Norway. The CEO of the company is Kerry Stackpole.

Tulsa Symphony Orchestra engages in providing entertainment and inspires through creative and innovative programs. The company was founded in October 2005 by Frank Letcher and is headquartered in Tulsa, OK.

Holland Home provides voluntary services. It provides a broad and flexible range of services and housing options that are tailored to meet the needs of individuals both within facilities and in the community. The company was founded by Reverend Adrian Kriekard in 1892 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI.

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital provides health care services. It operates as a rehabilitation hospital that provides inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services to children and adults. The firm provides inpatient rehabilitation services for brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury, pediatric, sub-acute, cancer, orthopedic, amputee, Parkinson’s, and multiple sclerosis areas. The company was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI.

Atomic Object LLC designs and develops web, mobile, desktop and device related software. The firm serves automotive, healthcare, education, and financial services industries. The company was founded by Bill Bereza and Carl Erickson in 2001and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI.

The Right Place, Inc. is a business assistance service provider located in Grand Rapids, MI. The non-profit company is located in Greater Grand Rapids, which is known for its fast-growing tech industry and strong talent pipeline of STEM graduates. The region offers affordable and easy access to major markets and has a robust infrastructure, making it an attractive location for companies of all sizes. The company has been helping West Michigan companies since 1985 to invest over $5.10 billion and create 47,000 new jobs in the region.

Grand Rapids Art Museum is a non-profit company based in Grand Rapids, MI.

Eighth Light Holdings, Inc. is engaged in the provision of software development services. It delivers web, mobile, and embedded projects using variety of programming languages, including Java, Ruby on Rails, iOS, and Android. The company was founded by Micah Martin and Paul Pagel in 2006, and is headquartered in Libertyville, IL.

observIQ, Inc. engages in the provision of enterprise information technology monitoring integration solutions. It offers True Visibility Suite for VMware, BindPlane, BindPlane for New Relic, Bindplane for Microsoft, BindPlane for Google Cloud Monitoring, BindPlane for New Relic Logging, Plugins for VMware vRealize Orchestrator, content packs for VMware vRealize Log Insights, and Oracle Enterprise Manager Plugins. The company was founded by Nathan Owen and Carl Erickson in 2007 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI.

Tappan Hill Venture Partners LLC (Tappan Hill Venture Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2014. The firm is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Blockwork LLC develops sales and business management tools for food aggregators, distributors, and producers. Its supply chain platform enables foodservice buyers to purchase from local suppliers while maintaining complete supply chain transparency. The company was founded by Erika Block on January 25, 2006 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI.

The Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority operates the Gerald R. Ford International Airport, which offers over 100 daily flights and 30+ nonstop routes to various destinations. The private company is based in Grand Rapids, MI. The airport serves as a gateway for travelers to start their adventures to just about anywhere. The CEO of the company is Torrance A. Richardson.

DWH LLC is a native-owned consulting firm that specializes in supporting tribes with their portfolio management and economic development objectives. The private company is based in Grand Rapids, MI and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company has over 15 years of business expertise and advises companies in finance, performance, turnaround, restructuring, mergers, and acquisitions. DWH also provides relevant business news and perspectives to its clients, discussing issues that are important to them, such as the impact of economic changes, navigating critical business transitions, and how to weather storms. The company was founded in 2006 by Doug Wilterdink, and Monica King has been the CEO of the company since 2014.