While many people will identify small business operators in Michigan as "hardworking," or "dedicated," even "entrepreneurial," one word in particular stands out for the small business community here: "resilient." Reality is due to their incredible resilience in the face of seemingly overwhelming hardships during the past year, thousands of small business enterprises across the state have managed to serve their communities well and make a tremendous impact in the process. Since the pandemic began last March, small businesses have overcome unprecedented obstacles and have had to lean on their communities for support. Some small businesses had to literally reinvent the wheel and decided that the best way to approach the obstacle before them was to keep an open mind to change. While change can be ominous at times, an amazing array of small businesses have shown that with the right mindset, nothing can deter them from reaching their goals. While some
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A Benton Harbor-based workforce and economic development nonprofit was included on a list of the best nonprofit employers in the U.S.
The NonProfit Times on Monday published its list of the 2021 Best Nonprofits To Work For, and Benton Harbor-based Kinexus Group was ranked No. 39 on the list. It was the only West Michigan-based nonprofit among the 50 organizations mentioned. This is Kinexus Groupâs fifth year in a row on the list.
âWe are both excited and honored to be recognized nationally by the prestigious NonProfit Times for the fifth year in a row,â said Kinexus Group President and CEO Todd Gustafson, who oversees a team of 86 employees. âWe strive to create a culture that encourages our team to think outside the box, be themselves and lead the way for the communities we serve. This award is a sign that our employees see and recognize the efforts we have made to make sure every voice is heard. Without ou
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Michigan Celebrates Small Business released the list of organizations it will honor at its gala in July, including the state’s 50 Companies to Watch in 2021.
The Lansing-based Michigan Celebrates Small Business (MCSB) organization which is managed by Benton Harbor-based Kinexus Group as of last fall has been honoring small businesses in the state of Michigan for 17 years, and Monday announced the awardees to be celebrated at the 2021 MCSB annual gala.
The 2021 gala will take place in person July 20 at Breslin Center in East Lansing and will feature three award categories, including Michigan 50 Companies to Watch, Michigan 50 Distinguished Alumni and Best Small Business. If the pandemic guidelines at the time do not allow for an in-person gala, there will be a virtual gala that can be viewed by those who register.