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Dennis Calvert, the right architect for Design-Build

The Korte Company

In grade school, Dennis’s art teacher noted his ability to draw and suggested he consider a career in art. He did return every summer to work on a permit as a union carpenter with his father. My strengths were design and marketing, while Bill’s strengths were managing people and production drawings. Dennis’s dad was on board. .

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Business Facilities’ 2019 Metro Rankings Report

Business Facilities

AUSTIN, DENVER, NEW YORK CITY HAVE TOP STARTUP ECOSYSTEMS. Austin, TX, Denver, CO and New York City topped our metro leaderboard for Startup Ecosystems. Metro Denver describes itself as “a crucible for innovation and entrepreneurism.” Average earnings per job in West Michigan’s IT industry are $85,692.

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Centers of Technology: The Future Is Now

Business Facilities

“We have an abundance of resources and, in particular, access to talent which is really impactful when you think about leading commercialization in technology as well as providing a foundation for companies to be able to draw their own workforces.”. GE’s Digital Division recently opened an office in Providence to tap into the tech talent.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report

Business Facilities

Earlier this year, the Chicago-based aircraft giant came close to moving its primary 787 assembly facility from the Seattle area to Salt Lake City [a last-minute union deal kept the plant in WA]. The Beehive State is a national leader in the hot growth sector of digital media, drawing key players including Disney Interactive and EA to Utah.

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