Spirit Magazine - August 2013 - (Page 98)

Life Adventure In Grand Rapids focus group Steelcase employees powwow in the company’s WorkCafe. 98 spirit August 2013 Facts of Work in Grand Rapids • Grand Rapids and West work in progress Employees collaborate at Steelcase. as around the globe. Meanwhile, Grand Rapids is really growing into its own urban center, celebrating the quaintness of a small town while welcoming the growing commotion of a big city.” —James P. Hackett CEO Steelcase Inc. Michigan are home to the global office furniture industry—Steelcase, Herman Miller, and Haworth collectively account for half of the industry’s $10 billion market. • Grand Rapids was the first U.S. city recognized by the United Nations as a Regional Centre for Sustainable Development. PhotograPhy courtesy of steelcase “Steelcase is fortunate to be based in an area with a long history of furniture making, but Grand Rapids is much more than that. This city has a diverse heritage that’s steeped in strong, hard-working values. It’s a wonderful example of a partnership between businesses and residents, who have joined forces in Grand Rapids’ focus to become more competitive in attracting other individuals to our wonderful city. It’s the kind of excellent, pro-business environment that has enabled Steelcase to continually succeed for more than 100 years. Our employees are our greatest asset, and living these values is at the core of all that we do, just as it was in the past. Our people continue to create a close-knit, familylike culture in Grand Rapids as well

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Spirit Magazine - August 2013

Spirit Magazine - August 2013
Contents
Gary’s Greeting
Gary’s Greeting en Español
Star of the Month
Freedom Story
From the Editor
Your Words
Your Pictures
Media Center
Eat Drink Sleep
The Numbers
Wise Guide
Business
The Greatest Show on Turf
Flipped Out
Your Adventure In Grand Rapids
Life Adventure In Grand Rapids
Calendar
Fun!
Spotlight
Community Outreach
Route Map
Rapid Rewards Partners
Flight Service
The “If” List

Spirit Magazine - August 2013