Maryhill Winery: Shifting in a scaling industry
“The Thrive! engagement super-charged me as to what we needed to do to move forward — and gave us new insights on how we needed to look at our business,” says Craig Leuthold of Maryhill Winery.
Neuro20: Technology that moves you
Neuro20 Technologies Corp. has developed a washable suit, software and operating system that sends electrical impulses throughout the entire body to treat neuromuscular injuries and disease and improve muscle performance.
HealthBar: Scaling a nurse-driven approach to health care
Wanting to make health care more affordable and easier to access, Nathan Baar launched HealthBar in May 2020. Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, his company provides primary and preventive care services across Michigan to businesses and schools via teams of nurses and nurse practitioners. Structured as a concierge model, HealthBar’s services range from onsite clinics and virtual health to home care, nurse…
Entrepreneurial house party: High Caliber Karting and Entertainment
“Prior to SIG, I had ideas about what I wanted to do, and thought they might be possible,” says Jordan Munsters of High Caliber Karting and Entertainment. “Yet now I am certain with the direction of the company — and how we’re going to do it.”
Marcellus Metalcasters: Forging new growth
“Knowing that I would speak to my team leader in a few days helped me focus and work on my business instead of in it,” says Caitlin McMahan of Marcellus Metalcasters.
Orion Hunting Products: Alleviating shipping headaches
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 help tackle new challenges in second stage…
Skinnytees: Stretching its marketing acumen
“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
“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
“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
“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.