Technology Firms
A2 Hosting, Inc.
Ann Arbor
www.a2hosting.com
Being a socially responsible business makes sense for this company, which provides Web hosting, virtual private server and managed dedicated hosting services. A2 Hosting’s commitment to social causes begins with the selection of professional individuals who are not only dedicated to the support of social causes, but are skilled in the profession. Hard-working and knowledgeable individuals that are aligned with the company’s social commitment are a key aspect to success. A2 Hosting strives to offer an atmosphere where employees are comfortable, valued and are able to participate in constructive communication with management. The management believes in community involvement and offer discounts to nonprofit organizations. “A2 Hosting is more than willing to use available resources to provide a helping hand for our employees' altruistic initiatives. We understand that providing such aid results in positive returns to our community and society as a whole,” says Bryan Muthig CEO.
Bright House Networks
Livonia
www.mybrighthouse.com
Bright House Networks offers digital cable, high-speed Internet and home phone services. The company was created with the promise to put customers in control and to help make lives easier. Bright House Networks has introduced innovative customer care initiatives, easier to understand billing practices and simple to use products that are available when customers want them. The company believes in serving the community whether it is through long-term commitments to education and after-school care or supporting employee volunteer projects. Bright House Networks is a company that gives back and a company that gets involved in the community.
eePulse, Inc.
Ann Arbor
www.eepulse.com
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eePulse credits its growth to their people. “Our employees are entrepreneurial in nature; they work hard and they share our core values,” says CEO Theresa Welbourne, Ph.D. “In addition, we have excellent partnerships with our clients and other organizations.” eePulse is a human resource management and leadership consulting and software firm in the business of transforming traditionally slow HR tools and processes into fast, high impact systems. Clients include Michigan-based firms as well as other organizations around the nation and the world. Due to the expertise of local employees, combined with Michigan’s infrastructure and airport, eePulse has become a thriving virtual business globally. With over 13 years of experience, eePulse has teamed with customers to improve organization performance and deliver higher strategic impact to internal clients. eePulse’s offering enables Fast HR and Extreme Strategizing, which are new business models designed for organizations that need to move quickly to compete and win in today’s business environment.
First Tech Direct, LLC
Royal Oak
www.firsttechdirect.com
With the desire to be more than just a software company, First Tech Direct, a Microsoft Dynamics managed partner, has led the Microsoft Heartland Region in new customer additions, sales revenue and customer satisfaction. First Tech Direct’s vision is to provide industry-leading products and services and to help companies be successful and profitable. This vision is achieved through highly skilled professionals who provide not only real-life accounting and business experience but also technical expertise and strong work ethics. “First Tech Direct’s job is to interpret what our clients’ technology requirements are and what advantages technology can provide them,” says John Silvani, president and CEO. Success, he says, “is a combination of a lot of high-quality employees, good marketing and our outstanding commitment to our customers. When the economy bounces back, we want companies to be ready for it!”