2025 West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For

  • 05/21/2025
  • Live - The Pinnacle Center, Hudsonville
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Program Overview

Best and Brightest Companies Honored In West Michigan!

The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® program identifies and honors organizations that display a commitment to excellence in their human resource practices and employee enrichment. Organizations are assessed based on categories such as communication, work-life balance, employee education, civility, recognition, retention and more.

The Best and Brightest is a powerful community of the nation’s elite leaders who share ideas, practices and have proven they are employers of choice. Earning the Best and Brightest designation is more than just an award – it’s a powerful tool for attracting and retaining top talent. Showcase your commitment to your employees and stand out as an employer of choice in West Michigan. Apply today and let your company shine!

Agenda

8:30 am
Power Networking

9:00 am
Opening Remarks

9:10 am
Leading Through Significant Change

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, organizations are constantly facing various challenges that significantly impact their culture and operations. Whether it is rapid growth, acquisitions, changing legislation, inflation, layoffs, tariffs, or other factors, these changes require effective strategies to keep talent engaged, customers satisfied, and brand affinity intact. This panel discussion brings together experts who have successfully navigated through such changes within their organizations. Each panelist will share their unique story and best practices, followed by an engaged discussion on their learned experiences.

10:10 am
Networking Break

10:30 am
CEO Panel Discussion

Join us for an exclusive panel discussion, where top executives share their insights on the most pressing leadership challenges and opportunities shaping the future of business. In an era of constant disruption, visionary leadership is more critical than ever. This panel will explore how today’s CEOs navigate uncertainty, foster innovation, and drive sustainable growth.

11:10 am
Networking Break

11:30 am
The Best and Brightest Companies To Work For in West Michigan Celebration

12:15 pm
Lunch

1:00 pm
Elite Winner Announcement & Celebration

Learn who the top scoring companies in West Michigan are for each category as well as the Best of the Best in the small, medium and large sized employers.

1:30 pm
Adjournment


The Pinnacle Center, Hudsonville

3330 Highland Drive
Hudsonville, Michigan, 49426

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