Integrated Strategies Okemos • www.sourcing.com
For the past 18-years, Integrated Strategies has gained success by “teaching a man to fish and have fun doing it.”
Focused on supply-chain management, with value measured in price/cost reductions, efficiency improvements, asset utilization and employee job enrichment, the company creates double-digit value for its clients and transfers the knowledge, content and tools back so they can replicate and sustain the results themselves.
Integrated Strategies has worked with more than 75 businesses around the world helping to create double-digit value. Their recent work with the Michigan Department of Corrections is transforming how business there is done. Teams, trained and facilitated by Integrated Strategies team members, are delivering real value.
“We are honored and humbled to receive the ‘Best of Michigan Business Award.’ We thank the Michigan Department of Corrections for the opportunity to help drive further value for the citizens of Michigan via Supply Chain Transformation, which would not have been possible without all their hard work and trust in our firm,” said Steve Trecha, company president and CEO.
Pixofactor Entertainment Royal Oak • www.pixofactor.com
PixoFactor Entertainment is a games, apps and animation development studio developing games and apps for mobile and handheld platforms including iPhone/iPad, Android and for social network spaces like Facebook.
They have been attracting the business of global brands, and are expanding Michigan’s “digital footprint.” They’re also developing next-generation platform games for all three AAA consoles - Nintendo Wii, MicroSoft XBox 360 and Sony PlayStation.
The studio’s entertainment production costs can qualify for a Michigan state sponsored incentive rebate of up to 40 percent of the cost of development. Artists at Pixofactor are experienced at bringing stories and brands to life in all areas of the entertainment industry.
“PixoFactor is designed to be the new model of versatility, innovation and creativity in games, apps and entertainment production,” said President Chris Firestone. “The core value of PixoFactor is our talent. Rich, diverse, experienced and above all, open to the new business path and the ever-evolving media landscape.”
PocketCents Inc. Washington • www.pocketcents.com
PocketCents is a local online advertising network specializing in promoting small and local businesses through pay-per-click banner advertising.
They have a large network of publishers in the U.S. and around the world displaying PocketCents ads. The network currently receives more than 3 million views per day.
Advertisers select the geographic location they would like to target and the only ads displayed to viewers are within that area. PocketCents has the ability to target down to a five-mile radius with over 90 percent accuracy.
In addition to being a cost-effective advertising option, PocketCents has revenue generation options available that Michigan residents can easily utilize.
“Many people forget about the small corner stores right down the street when they are always hit with so many advertisements for the larger establishments, but PocketCents holds the key for the owners of these smaller establishments to compete on the same level in their local area,” said CEO Phil Kanaby.