Community
Kentwood Office Participates in A Day on the Green 2015
May 18th, 2015 by chriskriegerKentwood Indy Takes Time to Volunteer
March 17th, 2015 byThe staff of Kentwood Office Furniture Indianapolis spent a morning volunteering at Gleaners Food Bank. It is such a blessing to be able to give back to this vibrant community.
At Gleaners Food Bank, we accomplish our mission by securing and storing food and grocery items – which we ultimately redistribute to more than 350 Hunger Relief Agencies who serve Indiana’s hungry. From our delivery services to our special programs, Gleaners’ distribution process plays a major role in the fight against hunger throughout the state of Indiana.
Click here to learn more about Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana.
Thank You For Supporting Salvation Army Angel Tree
December 18th, 2014 byKentwood Office Furniture would like to thank our employees, customers, and the many community members who donated to the Salvation Army Angel Tree toy drive. Many children will be blessed by this generosity! Kentwood Office Furniture pitted employees against one another in a fun change war competition this year with all proceeds being used to purchase additional toys. Merry Christmas!
Pleune Shares Holiday Spirit with Children in Need
December 9th, 2014 byThe Salvation Army Angel Tree Toy Drive encourages people to share the true meaning of the holiday season by helping children in need throughout West Michigan. With many families facing economic hardships, times can be tight during the holidays. The goal of the toy drive is to reach 25,000 local children by collecting toys to brighten their holiday season..
Pleune Service Company, a customer of Kentwood Office Furniture, took that challenge to heart this year. Their employees collected 120 toys to donate to the effort. They delivered the toys to Kentwood Office Furniture this week and placed them under the tree.
Kentwood Office Furniture is collecting toys through December 16. If you would like more information on the Angel Tree Toy Drive, click here.
Kentwood Office Furniture Pleased to be 2014 Goodwill Award Recipient
September 23rd, 2014 by chriskriegerKentwood Office Furniture is pleased to be honored as the 2014 Goodwill Industries Legacy Partner Award Recipient. Kentwood Office Furniture has helped cultivate change for individuals and our communities through the power of work. For decades, Art Hasse, President and CEO of Kentwood Office Furniture, and his entire team have invested in Goodwill through employee volunteering, financial contributions, donation initiatives and the hiring of Goodwill program participants.
Kentwood Office Furniture is honored to be the inaugural recipient of the Legacy award and looks forward to continuing to play a positive role in Goodwill’s mission.
Join Team Kentwood for the Grand Rapids Heart Walk!
August 8th, 2014 byKentwood Office Furniture is proud to be participating in the 2014 Grand Rapids Heart Walk. The Heart Walk is a fun family and corporate event with 1- and 2-mile walk routes celebrating success, inspiring change and creating hope for West Michigan in the work to build lives free of cardiovascular disease. This is a wonderful opportunity to join together in the fight against the No. 1 killer of men and women in West Michigan and the nation.
The Heart Walk is on Saturday, October 11th from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Ah-Nab-Awen Park in downtown Grand Rapids. For additional information, please visit www.GrandRapidsHeartWalk.org
Kentwood Office Employees Participate in National Walking Day
April 2nd, 2014 byApril 2, 2014 is the American Heart Association’s National Walking Day.
On this day, Americans are encouraged to lace up their sneakers and take at least 30 minutes out of their day to get up and walk. It’s a great way to raise awareness of the importance of physical activity and to get your family, friends and co-workers started on a healthier way of life.
Kentwood Office Furniture employees laced up their sneakers and enjoyed some fresh air and exercise this afternoon.
Visit MyHeartMyLife.org to learn more about leading an active, heart-healthy lifestyle.
Kentwood Office Joins ALA in Fight for Air Climb
March 20th, 2014 bySteve Berry, of Kentwood Office Furniture Indianapolis, joined the Duke Realty team to raise funds for the American Lung Association on March 8 in the Fight for Air Climb at Chase Tower. The team raised $3,149.50 for ALA through their efforts.
In the event, individuals and teams climb the floors of Chase Tower, – 47, 94 or 141 floors! More than a run, more than a walk, the Fight for Air Climb is a unique event with an exciting challenge for anyone.
The event raises the funds necessary to provide lifesaving education, research and advocacy so we can beat lung disease and soon find a cure.
Click here to learn more about ALA’s Fight for Air Climb.
Kentwood Office Collaborates on Western High School Improvements
February 13th, 2014 byPARMA, MI – Turnout was good for the Western School District’s “Grand Re-Opening Open House” at the high school on Friday, Jan. 31.
“We had former students, teachers, administrators and board members visit and take the tour,” said Western High School Principal Sue Van Riper. “We were very pleased with the attendance and the interest.”
Kentwood Office Furniture’s Jackson, MI office was excited to collaborate on a local school improvement project.
View full article and images here.
Kentwood Office Furniture Expands Capabilities with Purchase of Worksurface Manufacturer
January 16th, 2014 by chriskrieger
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan — January 9, 2014 – Kentwood Office Furniture (KOF) announces today the purchase of worksurface manufacturer Brys Industries, a full service supplier of engineered wood products and components. Brys Industries, established in 2003, has a great reputation around the industry for producing high quality products. The transaction was finalized in late December, and announced internally to all KOF employees last week. Brys Industries, now KOF Wood Solutions, will continue to manufacture laminate worksurfaces and other related products out of its current 36th street facility.
Kentwood Office Furniture Indianapolis Takes Time to Give Back
January 10th, 2014 byThe staff of Kentwood Office Furniture Indianapolis spent the morning volunteering at Gleaners Food Bank. It is such a blessing to be able to give back to this vibrant community.
At Gleaners Food Bank, we accomplish our mission by securing and storing food and grocery items – which we ultimately redistribute to more than 350 Hunger Relief Agencies who serve Indiana’s hungry. From our delivery services to our special programs, Gleaners’ distribution process plays a major role in the fight against hunger throughout the state of Indiana.
Click here to learn more about Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana.
Kentwood Office Furniture Hosts WMSBF Community Solar Town Hall Meeting
December 18th, 2013 by
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum presented a luncheon program examining the feasibility of community solar and similar solar energy initiatives in West Michigan on Monday, December 9, at Kentwood Office Furniture from 12 to 2 pm. Featured speakers included David Konkle, Energy Programs Director for the Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority, and Haris Alibasic, Director of the City of Grand Rapids Office of Energy and Sustainability.
One of the Midwest’s most accomplished renewable energy advocates, Konkle was the lead author of the Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association’s Community Solar Guidebook for Michigan, a partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corp. He shared various models available for community solar in Michigan and outlined some potential plans for how the business community could lead such an initiative. Alibasic shared a concept for redeveloping the Butterworth landfill in Grand Rapids as a solar energy field. The meeting concluded with a town hall on community solar featuring Konkle and representatives of the WMSBF Energy Committee and the Michigan Alternative & Renewable Energy Center at Grand Valley State University.
Konkle retired from the City of Ann Arbor in 2008 and is currently the Energy Programs Director for the Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority. He has made a lifelong commitment to educating people on energy issues and the importance of combating climate change and preparing for the end of the fossil fuel age. A nationally known speaker, Konkle has presented at national meetings of the US Department of Energy, the US Environmental Protection Agency, the US Dept of Agriculture, the American Planning Association, the US Green Building Council and numerous others. Among many other honors, he was awarded the EPA’s “Climate Protection Award” for individual achievement in Washington DC on Earth Day 2003.
Thank You For Helping Brighten the Holiday Season!
December 18th, 2013 byKentwood Office Furniture offers much thanks to all those who participated in the Angel Tree Toy Drive. Our Grand Rapids, Michigan showroom was brightened with a variety of toys of gift cards for those in need. Thank you for sharing the true meaning of the holiday season by helping us collect toys for local West Michigan children. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
Kentwood Office Furniture Grand Rapids is Proud to Support Angel Tree
November 7th, 2013 byShare the true meaning of the holiday season by helping children in need throughout West Michigan. With many families facing economic hardships, times can be tight during the holidays. The goal of the toy drive is to reach 25,000 children by collecting toys to brighten local children’s holiday season.
From November 15th through December 17, Kentwood Office Furniture in Grand Rapids will display a holiday tree decorated with Angel Tree tags that represent a child or teenager who might not otherwise receive any gifts this holiday season.
How can you help? Stop in and select a tag from the tree, purchase an age appropriate gift, return the unwrapped gift and attached tag to Kentwood Office Furniture. The Salvation army will distribute all donated gifts to local children who qualify.
Please help us brighten the holidays for those in need!
See this Holiday Gift Guide for gift suggestions for each age group
Kentwood Office Furniture Joins in on President Gerald R. Ford’s Centennial Celebration
October 1st, 2013 byKentwood Office Furniture was proud to support a great charity by partaking in the “Conversation with Golf Legend Jack Nicklaus” event. The event was held in Grand Rapids and raised funds for the development of curriculum for the new Student Learning Center at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum.
Kentwood Office Furniture Participates in IIDA ArtPrize Scavenger Hunt
October 1st, 2013 byA team of Kentwood Office Furniture employees explored ArtPrize in a fun way on Thursday, September 26, 2013. Michigan IIDA hosted an ArtPrize scavenger hunt again this year – and it was bigger and better than before! A variety of local teams spent the evening on a scavenger hunt throughout ArtPrize to battle it out for prizes and bragging rights!
Kentwood Office Participates in IIDA ArtPrize Scavenger Hunt
October 2nd, 2012 by Jeff KleinA team of Kentwood Office Furniture employees participated in the IIDA@ArtPrize scavenger hunt on the evening of September 27th. A variety of local teams spent the evening on a scavenger hunt throughout ArtPrize to battle it out for prizes and bragging rights!
Office Olympics in Full Swing
April 17th, 2012 by Jeff KleinIf you have been to Fifth Third Ballpark to cheer on the West Michigan Whitecaps this season, you may have witnessed the Kentwood Office Furniture “Office Olympics”. Plenty of crazy office-related contests will keep contestants battling it out for top honors between innings at the ballpark. Maybe we could all incorporate a game of musical chairs or a chair race into our 9 to 5 routine today.
National Office Furniture Announces Fourth Annual $25,000 Gift of Inspiration for Education Environments
March 30th, 2012 by Jeff KleinNational Office Furniture announces its fourth annual $25,000 Gift of Inspiration for Education Environments. As education funding and enrichment program support remain challenged, National is pleased to offer the $25,000 Gift of Inspiration to enhance the learning experience and provide new opportunities for student and educator advancement. The donation can be used for technology needs, scholarships, training and development programs, facility enhancements or any other worthy endeavor.
Education organizations can enter now through August 31, 2012.
Kentwood Office Carries on Tradition of Summer Sponsorships
September 22nd, 2011 by Jeff KleinKentwood Office Furniture is proud to be able to continue a tradition of sponsorship. This summer, Kentwood supported many causes, including: Home Repair Services Making it Home Auction, A.A. Stagg IV Memorial Golf Outing, The Potters House Golf Outing, CARWM Golf Outing, ATHENA Award, IFMA Golf Outing, Charlie Anderson Golf Outing, ICCF, and many others. We feel incredibly grateful to be able to give back to the community in this way.