2026 West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For

  • 06/04/2026
  • Live - JW Marriott Grand Rapids
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Program Overview

Best and Brightest Companies Recognized in West Michigan

The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® program honors organizations that excel in human resource practices and employee enrichment. Companies are evaluated on key areas such as communication, work-life balance, development, recognition, retention, and more.

Winners join a respected community of employers known for workplace excellence. This distinction goes beyond an award—it’s a powerful way to attract and retain top talent. Showcase your commitment to your employees and stand out as an employer of choice in West Michigan.

Agenda

8:00 am
Breakfast and Power Networking

8:45 am
Discussion Round Table, Built to Win: How High‑Performing Teams Align, Lead, and Sustain Success

Winning organizations don’t succeed by accident; they are intentionally built. This round table discussion will bring together attendees to explore how strong alignment, intentional leadership, and people‑first strategies create teams that consistently perform at a high level. Participants will share real‑world insights on building trust, engaging employees, navigating change, and sustaining momentum while leading teams to long term victory.

9:35 am
Networking Break

9:50 am
CEO Best Practices: Leading with Clarity, Agility, and Impact

Today’s CEOs are navigating constant change, balancing growth, culture, innovation, and performance while leading organizations through evolving workforce expectations and business complexity. This CEO Best Practice Panel brings together accomplished chief executives to share the leadership approaches, decision‑making frameworks, and strategies that are driving success within their organizations.

  • Moderator • Jennifer Kluge
    CEO , NABR

10:45 am
Networking Break

11:00 am
Awards Celebration

  • Emcee • Emily Scarlett
    Anchor/Reporter , 13 On Your Side

Sponsors

Baudville logo

National Premiere Sponsor

LRS logo

National Premiere Sponsor

Now Health Group logo

National Premiere Sponsor

BCBSM logo

Premier Sponsor

isolved logo

Premier Sponsor

Baker College logo

Gold Sponsor

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park logo

Gold Sponsor

RoMan Manufacturing logo

Gold Sponsor

The Employers’ Association logo

Gold Sponsor

Frankenmuth Insurance logo

Silver Sponsor

JW Marriott Grand Rapids logo

Silver Sponsor

Lake Michigan Credit Union logo

Silver Sponsor

Metal Flow Corporation logo

Silver Sponsor

MSU Eli Broad College of Business logo

Silver Sponsor

Become Unmistakable logo

Program Supporter

Consumers CU logo

Program Supporter

DeWys Manufacturing Inc logo

Program Supporter

Garrison Dental logo

Program Supporter

Omni Community Credit Union logo

Program Supporter

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Media Sponsor

Newsradio Wood 1300 logo

Media Sponsor

WZZM 13ABC logo

Media Sponsor

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Igniting Greatness in Companies and Their People

The National Association for Business Resources (NABR) stands as a dynamic service organization, serving as a powerful source of knowledge. It identifies and honors excellence, fostering a robust community of elite thinkers while delivering a diverse array of tools and resources to executive leadership nationwide.

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Friday: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm EST

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The National Association for Business Resources does not in any way endorse winning companies businesses, brands, products, or services and has the right to prohibit companies from participating in the selection process of a Best and Brightest program based on specific industries as well as any ethical concerns that may arise.

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