Harbor Computer Services Royal Oak • www.harborcomputerservices.net
In business since 1999, Harbor Computer Services is a full-service IT firm offering services to small and medium business with up to 100 PCs.
They offer flexible contracts for businesses of all sizes, with a distinct difference in service that spares clients the pain of having to suffer through first-tier, help-desk support before problems are resolved.
Each client is assigned a single point of contact technician, with them learning how the business works and what specifically is important to them.
Amy Babinchak, company CEO, said, “I am very proud of my employees for continuing to have such a passion for their work. It is because of their efforts that Harbor has been recognized as a best Michigan Business. I started Harbor Computer Services to serve a market space that was not taken seriously by other IT firms. Small Businesses deserve great IT support services and we're happy to have been recognized as having reached that goal for our clients.”
Plex Systems Auburn Hills • www.plex.com
Plex Systems is a software technology leader. Their growth has been a by-product of their ingenuity, agility and flexibility.
Their Plex Online product, a software solution that helps manufacturing companies cut operating costs increase production efficiency and compete more successfully, remains a core product of the company.
Plex Systems has nearly doubled their workforce in the past three years. Since 2010, the company has added 54 new employees. The company additionally helps the state’s workforce by providing co-op and internship opportunities for students at local colleges and universities.
“Today, given the ubiquity of software development skills, you can build a successful software company just about anywhere. However, there’s something special about the skill sets of Michigan workers. Manufacturing has been the lifeblood of this state for so long that it’s virtually in the DNA of everyone we hire. It’s the combination of world-class manufacturing expertise, exceptional technology skills, and an unmatched work ethic that makes Michigan such an excellent place for our company,” said President and CEO Mark Symonds.
Preferred Solutions Northville • www.prefsol.com
Throughout their 18-year history, Preferred Solutions has built a solid reputation by becoming a premier provider of high-quality, cost-effective services for staffing, training, and go-live support services for large-scale IT initiatives.
The company is uniquely positioned as subject-matter experts in health care IT, IT business services, and training and learning solutions. They work with hospitals, health systems, and other Fortune 500 firms across the country.
Preferred Solutions values a positive and beneficial company culture and has a distinct, progressive and professional attitude. Honesty, ethics, and integrity guide their behavior and decisions. With 50-full time, and 200 part-time employees, the company takes pride in providing quality consultants to reputable clients to achieve a mutually beneficial relationship.
CEO Marie Seipenko said, “Preferred Solutions is results-driven, and passionate about helping their clients become successful. We are ethical, and easy-to-work with as a vendor partner.”