Orion Hunting Products: Alleviating shipping headaches

26 Jul, 2022
From CEO roundtables to the System for Integrated Growth, Beau Anderson of Orion Hunting Products has leveraged several of the foundation’s programs, hosted in Michigan in partnership with the MEDC, to ...

Skinnytees: Stretching its marketing acumen

15 Mar, 2021
“On my wish list was marketing, marketing and more marketing,” says Linda Schlesinger-Wagner, Skinnytees founder. "The deliverables were beyond our wildest dreams."

HandyPro: Upgrading recruitment practices

5 Mar, 2021
“I’ve never been part of something like this with such high-caliber experts,” says Paul. “As a result, I think we’ll reach our growth goals faster — and with less headaches."

Josh’s Frogs: Leaping over potential obstacles

3 Dec, 2020
“SIG was far more of a value-add than I expected, both from a knowledge standpoint and a relationship standpoint," says Josh Willard.

Beards Brewery: Crafting a more resilient company

5 Oct, 2020
“It’s easy to start a small business, but once you hit second stage, you encounter unique challenges,” says Ben Slocum, co-founder of Beards Brewery.

boldSOCKS: Finding a foothold in custom products

21 Sep, 2020
Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, boldSOCKS aims to be a one-stop shop for socks — and a model for social impact...

Creative Studio Promotions: Developing a killer sales system

20 Nov, 2019
“The challenge was getting through the prospect’s doors — and getting to the right perso,” said Ann Vidro.

Jeremy Mortl of Messersmith Mfg.

2 Aug, 2019
Jeremy Mortl credits PeerSpectives for helping him with a wide range of issues, ranging from HR strategies to different manufacturing technologies.

Backyard Brains strengthens sales muscle

8 Jul, 2019
Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Backyard Brains designs and manufactures advanced, yet affordable neuroscience research equipment for K-12 students.

K-Tec Systems: help with HR and global markets

8 Jul, 2019
Catherine Koch entered the System for Integrated Growth (SIG) program to get help with overseas markets and human resources.