MICHIGAN BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES THIS YEAR’S 101 BEST AND BRIGHTEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR IN METROPOLITAN DETROIT

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Warren, Michigan, United States of America (Free-Press-Release.com) August 15, 2011 -- Warren, MI – Aug. 15, 2011 - It takes a clear commitment to quality human resources initiatives for a company to be named a “Metropolitan Detroit’s 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.” These select companies will be honored by the Michigan Business and Professional Association (MBPA) on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011 at the Dearborn Inn Marriott.

This year’s winners practice innovative strategies and represent best practices in human resources in industries as diverse as automotive, insurance, hospitality, communications and nonprofit organizations. (See the list of honorees below.)
An independent research firm evaluates each company’s entry based on key measures in various categories. They include Communication, Community Initiatives, Compensation and Benefits, Diversity and Multiculturalism, Employee Education and Development, Employee Engagement and Commitment, Recognition and Retention, Recruitment and Selection, Small Business and Work-Life Balance.

The winning 101 companies also vie for 10 elite awards, one granted for each category. Also an overall winner, who has excelled in all categories, will be honored with a “Best of the Best” award. The elite award winners will be announced during the luncheon.
The annual human resources symposium and awards program will begin with registration, networking and an exhibit gallery at 7 a.m. Educational workshops will follow at 8 a.m. The topics of this year’s sessions include, Dynamics of a Changing Workforce: Finding Critical Skills and the Knowledge Gap; The Talent War: Our Compelling Mission; The Virtual Employee: How to Make it Work; and Best and Brightest Employee Onboarding Strategies. The luncheon and awards ceremony begin at 11 a.m.

“This year’s 101 award recipients stand out from most businesses in that they have exceeded traditional human resource practices to recruit, develop, motivate and retain their employees. They acknowledge the value their employees have on affecting the success of their company,” said Jennifer Kluge, MBPA President. “We are very impressed by the commitment that they have demonstrated to their employees.”

Tickets for the symposium and awards lunch are $170 for MBPA members; $195 for non-members. A member table of 10 is $1,700; non-member tables are $1,950. Sponsorships are also available.
Contact the Michigan Business and Professional Association at 586-393-8800 or visit www.101bestandbrightest.com to register or for more information.


Sponsors of the “Metropolitan Detroit’s 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For” include

WDIV Channel 4 News, WXYZ TV 7 News, Corp! Magazine, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Davenport University, DTE Energy, A T & T Michigan, Harvard Drug Group, Detroit Athletic Club, Staples, McGraw Wentworth, Atlas Oil, Strategic Staffing Solutions and Companion Life and HRAGD.

The “101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For” is presented annually in four markets:
Grand Rapids, Metro Detroit, Chicago and Atlanta. Nominations are now being accepted for 2012. Visit www.101bestandbrightest.com to obtain an application.
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Based in Warren, Mich., the Michigan Business & Professional Association (MBPA) is the largest business organization of small to medium-sized businesses in Michigan, representing more than 20,000 members who employ over 200,0000 persons. Members include attorneys, physicians, architects, accountants, construction companies, banks, retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers and the like. Member businesses receive numerous benefits including free legal and financial consultations; discounted technology, automotive and office products; employee training and recruitment assistance; and competitive insurance rates. The MBPA is a sister association to the Michigan Food & Beverage Association (MFBA) with more than 3,400 members. Visit them online at www.michbusiness.org or www.michfood.org.



Michigan Business and Professional Association
27700 Hoover Rd.
Warren, MI 48093-6306
(888) 277-6464 * www.michbusiness.org



THE 101 BEST AND BRIGHTEST
COMPANIES TO WORK FOR IN METROPOLITAN DETROIT
2011 WINNERS

A PROGRAM OF THE MICHIGAN BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION


A.E. Mourad Agency, Inc.
Advantage Technical Resourcing
AGIS Michigan Agency, LLC
Altair Engineering, Inc.
Altarum Institute
Amerisure Insurance Co.
Angott Search Group
Arrow Strategies

ASG Renaissance
Atlas Oil Company
Barton Malow Company
BDO USA, LLP
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Bridgewater Interiors LLC
Brightwing
Brown & Brown of Detroit
Cambridge Consulting Group
Cintas Corporation
Clayton & McKervey, P.C.
Community Choice Credit Union
Community Financial
Computer and Engineering Services, Inc.
Computer Consultants of America, Inc.
Computerized Facility Integration (CFI)
Compuware Corporation
Delta Staffing
DeMaria Building Company
Detroit Athletic Club
DFCU Financial

Digitas
Domino's Pizza
DTE Energy
Easter Seals - Michigan, Inc.
EDSI
Employees Only
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
ePrize LLC
Etkin Equ