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AGC Of Michigan
	Damian Hill PO Box 27005 Lansing, MI 48909-7005 Phone: (517) 371-1550 Fax: (517) 371-1131 Cathy Kester PO Box 27005 Lansing, MI 48909-7005 Phone: (517) 371-1550 Fax: (517) 371-1131 www.agcmichigan.org
The AGC of Michigan is a full service construction trade association providing legislative advocacy, safety and health, workforce development and labor relations programs. AGC members adhere to the principles of skill, integrity and responsibility.

Apple Computer, Inc.
	Julie Francis 10 S Wacker Dr Ste 3200 Chicago, IL 60606-7409 Phone: (312) 902-7335 www.apple.com
Apple has been the leader in bringing innovative technology to schools. Apple's commitment to education encompasses a range of products and services designed to help schools maximize their investments in technology.

ARAMARK Education
	Laura Hinkel 39255 Country Club Dr Ste B1 Farmington, MI 48331-3489 Phone: (513) 520-5236 Fax: (513) 898-3032 www.aramarkschools.com
ARAMARK Education provides a complete range of food and facility services to over 600 school districts across the U.S.

Aventric Technologies, LLC/Heart AED
	Tom Perna 1551 E Lincoln Ave Ste 166 Madison Heights, MI 48071-4160 Phone: (248) 336-2594 Fax: (248) 542-1248 www.aventric.com
Aventric Technologies LLC/HeartAED, an authorized distributor of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), works with Michigan schools to help provide ongoing quality products and services. Our passion to help save lives commits us to provide ongoing quality products and services.

Barton Malow Company
	Paul Bemis 26500 American Dr Southfield, MI 48034-2252 Phone: (248) 436-5866 Fax: (248) 436-5867 www.bartonmalow.com
The Barton Malow K-12 Education Group focuses on educational needs and not simply building needs. Specialists are available to perform facility audits, develop facility master plans and manage the construction process through completion.

Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Michigan
	Richard J. Forton 86 Monroe Ctr NW Mail Code G400 Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2930 Phone: (616) 389-2008 Fax: (877) 877-1801 www.bcbsm.com
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is Michigan's health care leader. Through partnerships with hospitals, doctors, and other providers, Blue Cross Blue Shield offers traditional, PPO, HMO, and individual coverage.

Chartwells School Dining Services
	Rick Simpson 4003 W Houghton Lake Dr Ste 6 Houghton Lake, MI 48629-8291 Phone: (989) 366-4411 Fax: (989) 366-4425
School food service management.

The Christman Company
	James M. Cash 408 Kalamazoo Plz Lansing, MI 48933-1901 Phone: (517) 482-1488 Fax: (517) 482-3520 www.christmanco.com
The Christman Company builds long-term relationships through delivery of professional pre-bond and construction management services. We specialize in assisting our education clients throughout Michigan to realize their visions while maximizing the value of every facility improvement dollar.

Clark Construction Company
	Ted Ryskamp PO Box 40087 Lansing, MI 48901-7287 Phone: (517) 372-0940 Fax: (517) 372-0668 www.clarkcc.com
Clark is ranked as one of the Top 100 Construction Management firms in the nation. Completed $1 billion in K12 projects. Services Include: Pre-Bond/Campaign, Estimating, Construction Management, and Design/Build services.

Collins & Blaha, P.C.
no logo available	William J. Blaha 31700 Middlebelt Rd Ste 125 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2300 Phone: (248) 406-1140 Fax: (248) 354-8416
Collins & Blaha, P.C. serves as legal counsel for Michigan K-12 school districts specializing in: general school law, special education law, discipline and student rights, educational policy review, litigation services, employment and discrimination law, teacher tenure law, bond counsel services, labor relations and collective bargaining. Providing representation in all Michigan and Federal courts.

ContractED
	Michael O. Emlaw 1320 King George Blvd Ann Arbor, MI 48108-3212 Phone: (734) 975-6778 Fax: (734) 971-3122 www.contract-ed.com
ContractED is a Michigan corporation that was established to meet the needs of school districts and experienced professional staff who choose to work together after the staff member retires.

Dean Transportation, Inc. & Dean Trailways Of Michigan
	Kellie P. Dean 4812 Aurelius Rd Lansing, MI 48910-5807 Phone: (517) 319-8300 www.deantrailways.com
The purpose of our company is to provide transportation for children and adults with special needs. We also provide transportation for field trips as well as charter trips coast to coast.

Dillon Energy Services, Inc.
	Gary Dillon 21312 Mack Ave Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236-1047 Phone: (313) 885-4299 Fax: (313) 885-4720 www.dillonenergy.com
Dillon Energy Services, Inc. provides consulting services to assist companies with energy conservation and saving money on their energy costs. We offer services in Natural Gas, Electric, Lighting Retrofits and Energy Management Systems.

Energy Systems Group
	Jeff Durham 7804 Francis Ct Ste 210 Lansing, MI 48917-7769 Phone: (517) 627-9372 Fax: (517) 627-9374 www.energysystemsgroup.com
Energy Systems Group is a comprehensive energy services and performance contracting company providing energy, facility and financial solutions to education, healthcare, government and business customer.

Fanning Howey Associates, Inc.
	Theodore G. Pappas 28001 Cabot Dr Ste 110 Novi, MI 48377-2958 Phone: (248) 848-0123 Fax: (248) 848-0133 www.fhai.com
Fanning/Howey Associates, Inc. is the nation’s top-ranked firm in educational facilities planning and design. Services include bond issue assistance, facility planning, architectural and interior design, structural, civil, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical engineering. Call us today!

Foundation For Educational Services
	Don Storto 1300 O St Lincoln, NE 68508-1511 Phone: (800) 850-8397 Fax: (402) 479-6691 socs.fes.org
The Foundation for Educational Services is a nonprofit organization that offers SOCS - Simplified Online Communication System - an easy, interactive, affordable way to manage dynamic online communications with students, parents, alumni and the community.

French Associates, Inc.
	Dale E. Jerome 1600 Parkdale Rd Rochester, MI 48307-1748 Phone: (248) 656-1377 Fax: (248) 656-7746 Christopher D. Schmidt 1600 Parkdale Rd Rochester, MI 48307-1748 Phone: (248) 656-1377 Fax: (248) 656-7746 www.frenchaia.com
French Associates, Inc. provides solutions that fit your needs and exceed your expectations. Consistently ranked as one of the state’s leading architects, French Associates is committed to providing educational clients with leading edge designs.

GMB Architects•Engineers
	Brad Hemmes 85 E 8th St Ste 200 Holland, MI 49423-3528 Phone: (616) 796-0200 Fax: (616) 796-0201 www.gmb.com
Having designed for the K-12 setting for decades, GMB Architects-Engineers brings powerful blends of talent that empathize with the requirements of your project. Our associates will design comfortable and healthy spaces, create attractive environments and assist in reducing operating costs.

Greater Michigan Plumbing & Mechanical Contractors Assn.
	Sandra L. Miller 58 Parkland Plz Ste 600 Ann Arbor, MI 48103-6209 Phone: (734) 665-4681 Fax: (734) 665-5051 www.greatermichiganpmc.org
The Greater Michigan Plumbing & Mechanical Contractors Association was formed almost 60 years ago to provide mechanical contractors with a unified voice for the industry. Along with labor relations, the Association stresses contractor services, education, career education and community service.

Growth Strategies Consulting, Inc.
	Michael S. Goree PO Box 27182 Lansing, MI 48909-7182 Phone: (517) 285-3740
Growth Strategies Consulting, Inc., is a consulting and development firm, specializing in strategy and human resource management established in 1991. His current clients include: advertising, manufacturing, tribal communities, insurance, automotive, educational organizations and associations. Over the past 20 years of consulting, he has developed over 100 compensation systems for a variety of both public and private sector clients and currently serves as an expert witness in Federal Court on FLSA and other compensation issues and as an expert witness in FMLA arbitrations. He has also conducted investigations on EEO discrimination complaints and sexual harassment complaints for clients.

Honeywell, Inc.
	Linda Roerig 4695 44th St SE Ste 100 Kentwood, MI 49512-4087 Phone: (616) 285-9759 Fax: (616) 285-9775 www.honeywell.com
Honeywell provides building management, communications, fire and security systems and services. Performance Contracting helps schools upgrade their facilities through guaranteed energy savings from the existing budget. Our new Instant Alert Service provides instant and accurate communications from schools to families.

Hungerford, Aldrin, Nichols & Carter P.C.
	Phillip Saurman, CPA 2910 Lucerne Dr SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546-7175 Phone: (616) 949-3200 Fax: (616) 949-7720 www.hanc.com
Hungerford, Aldrin, Nichols & Carter, PC, located in Grand Rapids, is a locally owned CPA firm specializing in tax, auditing and consulting services to West Michigan business and municipal and non-profit organizations. At HANC "Good Ideas Add Up".

Innovative Modular Solutions, Inc.
	Audrey Oberland 1555 Naperville Wheaton Rd Ste 206 Naperville, IL 60563-1558 Phone: (630) 305-0300 Fax: (630) 305-3695 www.innovativemodular.com
IMS award winning modular building designs are the best in the industry! New and used buildings are available for purchase or lease. Cost effective and quick to install, IMS can provide a permanent school.

Integrated Design Solutions
	Phyllis Flanigan 888 W Big Beaver Rd Ste 200 Troy, MI 48084-4751 Phone: (248) 823-2100 Fax: (248) 823-2200 www.ids-troy.com
Our commitment to progressive vision, integrity and leadership is carried through every member of our staff. Our uncompromising customer service begins with fully integrated design solutions for you!

Keller Thoma, PC
	Bruce Bagdady 440 E Congress St Fl 5 Detroit, MI 48226-2917 Phone: (313) 965-7610 www.kellerthoma.com
Keller Thoma offers a rare combination of large firm capability and small firm attention to detail. As a result, while other firms – large and small – have come and gone, we consistently provide the experience and value coveted by both clients and the competition. The formula is simple and has served our clients well for over 75 years: constant commitment and winning results.

Kingscott Associates, Inc.
	Heidi Pfannes 229 E Michigan Ave Ste 335 Kalamazoo, MI 49007-6419 Phone: (269) 381-4880 Fax: (269) 381-9110 www.kingscott.com
With over 75 years of experience, Kingscott’s specialists create an architectural and engineering firm providing in-house architectural, mechanical, electrical and civil engineering, interior design and educational planning services.

McCarthy & Smith, Inc.
	Deb McCarthy 24317 Indoplex Cir Farmington Hills, MI 48335-2525 Phone: (248) 427-8400 Fax: (248) 427-8401 www.mccarthysmith.com
McCarthy & Smith provides personalized construction services.

Mechanical Contractors Association Of Detroit, Inc.
	Molly Forward 14801 W 8 Mile Rd Detroit, MI 48235-1623 Phone: (313) 341-7661 Fax: (313) 341-1007 www.mcadetroit.org
The mission of MCA Detroit is to represent, promote and improve unionized, professional Plumbing, Service and Mechanical Contractor members by offering continuous services in the areas of education, labor relations, and best of class business practices.

MEEMIC Insurance Company
	Kristy Mitchell 1685 N Opdyke Rd Auburn Hills, MI 48326-2656 Phone: (888) 463-3642 ext. 31670 Fax: (248) 377-1459 www.meemic.com
MEEMIC Insurance Company provides competitively priced auto, home, boat and umbrella insurance products for the educational community.

MESSA
	Frank Musto 1475 Kendale Blvd East Lansing, MI 48823-2011 Phone: (517) 332-2581 Fax: (517) 203-2939 www.messa.org
We sell group insurance to public school employees.

Michigan Chapter National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA)
	Michael Crawford 1026 N Washington Ave Lansing, MI 48906-4839 Phone: (517) 372-3080 Fax: (517) 372-4313 www.mineca.org
Michigan Chapter NECA represents signatory electrical contractors operating in Outstate Michigan.

Michigan Purchase Card Consortium
no logo available	Dave Martell 1001 Centennial Way Ste 200 Lansing, MI 48917-8249 Phone: (517) 327-5920 www.msbo.org
The Michigan Purchasing Card Consortium, led by MSBO with MASB and MASA as partners, selected JP Morgan Chase as the provider for our statewide program after a bid and interview process and is open to all school districts, colleges and universities in the state.

Michigan Virtual University
	Dan Keedy 3101 Technology Blvd Ste G Lansing, MI 48910-8113 Phone: 517-664-5460 Fax: (517) 336-7787 www.mivu.org
The Michigan Virtual University (MVU) has been transformed to focus all of its technical, human and financial resources toward serving Michigan’s K-12 community with quality online tools and services.

Midwest Transit Equipment, Inc.
	Tim Chamness PO Box 159 Eaton Rapids, MI 48827-0159 Phone: (517) 663-1444 Fax: (517) 663-5348 www.midwesttransit.com
Midwest Transit Equipment is a full service distributor of International and Collins school buses and MFSAB activity buses. We offer transportation solutions to school boards in the area of leasing and lease to purchase financing. Midwest Transit Equipment is the largest dealer in the midwest.

MILAF+/Public Finance Asset Management
	Mark Guastella 305 E Eisenhower Pkwy Ste 305 Ann Arbor, MI 48108-3303 Phone: (734) 994-9700 Fax: (734) 994-9710 Julie Hawkins 305 E Eisenhower Pkwy Ste 305 Ann Arbor, MI 48108-3303 Phone: (734) 994-9700 Fax: (734) 994-9710 Lorainne Jackman 305 E Eisenhower Pkwy Ste 305 Ann Arbor, MI 48108-3303 Phone: (734) 994-9700 Fax: (734) 994-9710 www.milaf.org; www.pfm.com
The Michigan Liquid Asset Fund and PFM Asset Management provide cash and investment management services to Michigan school districts. The program has been in place for over 20 years with an emphasis on safety, liquidity and yield.

National Network Of Digital Schools
	Mark Elder 1000 3rd St Ste 2 Beaver, PA 15009-2026 Phone: (866) 990-6637 Fax: (724) 774-5765 www.nndsonline.org
National Network of Digital Schools is the exclusive distributor of Lincoln Interactive courses. Lincoln Interactive is a truly 21st Century curriculum choice designed especially for online learning that provides innovative, engaging and student-centered educational experiences.

Nichols
	Marcie Palmer 1391 Judson Rd Spring Lake, MI 49456-9691 Phone: (800) 442-0213 Fax: (231) 799-3550 www.enichols.com
Nichols is a preferred distributor of products and services for clean and healthy facilities and safe shipment of products. Our commitment to communication, quality products and educational programming is a demonstration of our You First service. To learn more about Nichols visit us on the web.

NORESCO
	Dave Corner, Sr. 3528 Courtwood Dr Fort Wayne, IN 46815-5904 Phone: (260) 402-8201 Fax: (260) 755-5921 www.noresco.com
Energy Services Company. Guaranteed Energy Savings Programs. Public School Facility Renovations.

Partners In Architecture, PLC
	Michael Malone 96 Macomb Pl Mount Clemens, MI 48043-5651 Phone: (586) 469-3600 Fax: (586) 469-3607 www.partnersinarch.com
PARTNERS in Architecture is a full service Architectural Firm, committed to delivering high level, professional A/E services to the K-12 and Public Sector Markets.

Pearson
	Lee McDonald 29193 Northwestern Hwy Ste 718 Southfield, MI 48034-1011 Phone: (313) 815-5953 Fax: (269) 704-5958 www.Pearsondigital.com
As the leader in instructional technology, Pearson shares your passion for helping students, teachers, and your entire system reach their greatest potential. Our research based curriculum solutions excel at engaging students and lifting their results to higher levels. Our commitment to service extends beyond implementation to provide your district with outstanding product support and ongoing opportunities for professional development.

Plante & Moran, PLLC
	Teresa Pollock, CPA 2601 Cambridge Ct Ste 500 Auburn Hills, MI 48326-2572 Phone: (248) 375-7343 Fax: (248) 233-8660 www.plantemoran.com
For more than 50 years, Plante & Moran has served the specialized needs of the education community, providing audit and accounting services, as well as consulting services in finance, operations, technology, employee benefits, and forensics. Plante & Moran CRESA, a leading design and construction advisory firm, helps school districts plan and implement capital projects. They augment the facility team in planning the work and working the plan, by advising and coordinating the program conflict-free.

Professional Contract Management, Inc.
	Bernard J. Pelc 140 Kent St Portland, MI 48875-1457 Phone: (517) 647-7533 Fax: (517) 647-7535 www.pcmiservices.com
PCMI provides contracting of educational employees within a proven framework. PCMI will provide quality employees to schools districts with significant financial savings without long-term entanglements. THE BOTTOM LINE - PCMI contracting saves money and enhances district services.

Professional Educational Services Group, LLC
	Scott C. VanLente 6307 84th St SE Ste D Caledonia, MI 49316-9735 Phone: (616) 891-0509 ext. 325 Fax: (616) 891-9009 www.subpass.com
Professional Educational Services Group LLC. provides the most comprehensive, all inclusive Third Party Employee Segment Contracting Process for the educational community in the Great Lakes Region. Meeting "Arms Length Relationship" guidelines PESG specializes in the employment of substitute teachers providing all HR and employment related functions. This well established and streamlined process creates efficiencies, increases training for the substitute, provides voluntary benefits while creating budgetary savings for your school district or countywide educational services.

Public Financial Management
	Kari Blanchett 305 E Eisenhower Pkwy Ste 305 Ann Arbor, MI 48108-3303 Phone: (734) 994-9700 Fax: (734) 994-9710 www.pfm.com
School district financial advisors offering: analysis, planning and marketing of bond issues and notes; financing schedules; debt structuring; negotiated and competitive bond sales; financing team selection; financing alternatives/terms; rating presentations; and bond pricings and closings.

Raymond James & Associates, Inc.
	William M. Roche 15 Kercheval Ave Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236-3601 Phone: (313) 640-7636 Fax: (313) 640-7639 www.raymondjames.com
Raymond James is a well capitalized, publicly owned investment bank with a large corporate presence in the State of Michigan and a history of excellent sales performance for Michigan issuers. Raymond James, a full service investment banking firm providing Bond underwriting, note financing, lines of credit, debt capacity studies, arbitrage rebate services and many other services to Michigan School Districts.

Sehi Computer Products, Inc.
	Nancy Sehi 2930 Bond St Rochester, MI 48309-3516 Phone: (248) 299-1580 ext. 200 Fax: (248) 299-1590 www.sehi.com
Since 1983, Sehi has become one of the largest independent Hewlett-Packard resellers in the nation. We have continued to grow because of our customer focus, longstanding experience, competitive pricing, fast delivery and superb track record.

SET SEG School Insurance Specialists
	Lou Guizzetti 415 W Kalamazoo St Lansing, MI 48933-2035 Phone: (517) 482-0871 Chuck Miller 415 W Kalamazoo St Lansing, MI 48933-2035 Phone: (517) 816-1645 Fax: (517) 492-0883 www.setseg.org
School Insurance Specialists.

SHW Group
	Lee Andrea 2338 Coolidge Hwy Ste 100 Berkley, MI 48072-1500 Phone: (248) 291-0595 Fax: (248) 291-0597 www.shwgroup.com
At SHW Group, we create learning environments that transcend buildings. We make a significant and lasting contribution to communities by creating environments that maximize potential and inspire excellence.

The Skillman Corporation
	Michael Kounelis 4650 N Breton Ct SE Grand Rapids, MI 49508-8412 Phone: (616) 656-1600 Fax: (616) 656-1610 www.skillman.com
For over 35 years, The Skillman Corporation has been providing construction management, project administration, estimating and site management services, feasibility studies and facility analysis, while featuring Michigan's most successful bond campaign services.

Skyward, Inc.
	Robert Jung 5233 Coye Dr Stevens Point, WI 54481-5088 Phone: (715) 341-9406 Fax: (715) 341-1370 www.skyward.com
Since 1980, Skyward has been serving the K-12 Administrative software needs of school districts. Skyward’s School Management System represents an integrated student and financial management software system designed to keep administrators, educators, and families connected. Skyward's software is found in over 1,200 school districts throughout the world.

Sodexo School Services & Facilities Management
	Alexander Agee, II, MBA 100 Manchester Dr Zionsville, IN 46077-1189 Phone: (317) 873-3469 Fax: (317) 873.3907 www.sodexo.com
Sodexo School Services provides food service and facilities management for over 470 school districts. As your partner in education, we focus on student nutrition, environmentally safe products and staff training.

Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Inc.
	Bob Regan 1400 Abbot Rd Ste 310 East Lansing, MI 48823-1900 Phone: (517) 333-3576 Fax: (517) 333-5952 Brenda Voutyras 1400 Abbot Rd Ste 310 East Lansing, MI 48823-1900 Phone: (517) 333-3576 Fax: (517) 333-5952 www.stifel.com
Investment Banking/Public Finance/Municipal Bond Underwriter

Thrun Law Firm, PC
	Gordon W. VanWieren, Jr. PO Box 2575 East Lansing, MI 48826-2575 Phone: (517) 484-8000 Fax: (517) 484-0081 www.thrunlaw.com
Thrun Law Firm, P.C. provides a full range of legal services to the majority of Michigan's school districts. Our firm's history and background of representing almost exclusively school districts for over 50 years that benefits our school clients through effective and efficient legal representation, comprehensive and knowledgeable legal analysis of issues facing public education, and fair and cost effective billing practices. Visit our website at www.thrunlaw.com to learn more about Thrun Law Firm.

TMP Associates, Inc.
	Dawn Lyman 1191 W Square Lake Rd Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302-0374 Phone: (248) 338-4561 Fax: (248) 338-0223 www.tmp-architecture.com
TMP is a dynamic architectural firm specializing in the design of innovative spaces for education. With nearly 50 years committed to the K-12 market, the firm has successfully completed school projects of all scopes and sizes.

TowerPinkster
	Steve Hoekzema, AIA, NCARB 678 Front Ave NW Ste 255 Grand Rapids, MI 49504-5323 Phone: (616) 456-9944 Fax: (616) 456-5936 www.towerpinkster.com
TowerPinkster is an architecture and engineering firm committed to creative solutions for our clients. Active listening - and an integrated team of architects and engineers - results in innovative problem solving and imaginative ideas.

Triangle Associates, Inc.
	Morgan Potvin 3769 3 Mile Rd NW Grand Rapids, MI 49534-1233 Phone: (616) 453-3950 Fax: (616) 453-5952 www.triangle-inc.com
Triangle Associates, Inc. is a full service construction manager, general contractor and design/build firm dedicated to the construction of educational facilities.

United Dairy Industry Of Michigan, Inc.
	Anne Guyer 5892 Shadowlawn Dr East Lansing, MI 48823-2341 Phone: (517) 337-2779 Fax: (517) 349-6218 www.udim.org
United Dairy Industry of Michigan is the umbrella organization for the American Dairy Association and Dairy Council of Michigan. These non-profit organizations provide dairy product promotion and nutrition education services on behalf of funding members.

VIP TEST Company
	www.masb.org

Voluntary Benefits Solutions
no logo available	Tim Easterwood 1607 E Big Beaver Rd Ste 210 Troy, MI 48083-2067 Phone: (248) 526-9500 ext. 318 www.vbs123.com
Voluntary Benefits Solutions, a division of Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc., is a national leading advisor focused on the design, communication and enrollment of employee-paid voluntary benefit programs.

Wold Architects & Engineers
	Dan Kritta 202 E 3rd St Ste 200 Royal Oak, MI 48067-2620 Phone: (248) 284-0611 Fax: (248) 284-0615 www.woldae.com
Since 1968, Wold Architects & Engineers has developed a recognized expertise in the planning, design and engineering of educational facilities in the Midwest. Wold blends regional experience with a strong local team that is passionate about listening.

Wolgast Corporation
	Phil Hartman 4835 Towne Centre Rd Ste 203 Saginaw, MI 48604-2830 Phone: (989) 233-4634 Fax: (989) 790-9063 Jennifer Weaver 4835 Towne Centre Rd Ste 203 Saginaw, MI 48604-2830 Phone: (989) 921-9709 Fax: (989) 790-9063 www.wolgastcorporation.com
Wolgast applies modern management techniques providing the strength in leadership necessary for small and large complex projects. Services cover all phases from pre-bond to post construction. For free consultation, contact Phil Hartman at 989.233.4634.