GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan — July 16, 2013 — Kentwood Office Furniture announced that Karenann Ford has joined Kentwood Office Furniture as Design / Sales Administration in the Grand Rapids, Michigan office. Ford received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design from Kendall College of Art and Design. She comes to Kentwood Office Furniture from Charter House Innovations.
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Kentwood Office Furniture Adds Designer in Grand Rapids Office
July 16th, 2013 byFurniture Buyback Services Help Offset Cost of Office Renovation
June 13th, 2013 by
“Kentwood Office simplified the task of moving several locations into one larger, coordinated, cohesive space.”
A large counseling services company wanted to centralize their operations. They consolidated several offices into one newly constructed facility. Their existing furniture was a random mixture of many different products. To outfit the new space, Kentwood Office Furniture blended new and remanufactured furniture. Kentwood was able to coordinate a buyback for the product that they no longer needed. The customer was going for a more contemporary look with a soothing color palette. The 120 degree workstations suit the open call center and allow for additional seating when needed during a busy time.
Project Details
Industry: Counseling Services
Application: Call Center, Private Office, Break Room, Conference Room
Products: Remanufactured Herman Miller Ethospace Workstations, National Epic Desk Sets, HON Motivate Seating, HON Nucleus Seating, HON Motivate Training Tables
“Hands On” Approach Moves Customer In On Schedule
February 26th, 2013 by Jeff Klein
“Kentwood Office Furniture provided outstanding service from concept phase to final implementation.”
Dave Nemmers
President / Owner
Company growth and increasing customer demands brought a need for a new location for a security integration company. Their current location was not meeting their needs and was no longer the “right fit” for their organization. With tight timelines for the move ahead of them, they needed furnishings fast and done right the first time. Kentwood Office was there from the beginning design to the final installation. From furniture layout, to colors, to style and functionality, Kentwood was there with a “hands on” approach that helped the customer move in on schedule with outstanding results!
Project Details
Grand Rapids, MI
Industry: Security Integrator
Application: Lobby / Reception, Break Room, Private Office, Conference Room, Common Filing Area, Open Office
Products: Remanufactured Herman Miller AO2 Workstations, HON Preside Conference Table, HON Ignition Seating, HON Cafe Tables, HON Motivate Stools, HON Invitiation Lounge, Safco Rumba Screens, Safco Sassy Stools, Used Geiger Casegoods, Used Kimball Casegoods
Kentwood Office Furniture Adds Designer to Grand Rapids Staff
February 1st, 2013 by Jeff KleinGRAND RAPIDS, Michigan — January 3, 2013 — Kentwood Office Furniture announced that Abbey Harvard has joined Kentwood Office Furniture as Designer / Sales Administration in the Grand Rapids, Michigan office. Harvard received a Bachelor of Applied Arts in Interior Design and Business Administration from Central Michigan University. She comes to Kentwood Office Furniture from Columbo’s Floors To Go.
Mix of Products Updates Space into Bright, Collaborative Office
December 27th, 2012 by Jeff Klein
Our office has now become a showplace for us versus the drab, dark space that it was. The color selections are outstanding.
Ray Sayers
Owner
A large marketing fulfillment company had added furnishings to their space over time and faced a random mix of furniture that was bland and outdated. They desired to brighten and update the office to fit their current brand. Kentwood suggested lowering the panel height and adding glass tiles to the panels to allow in more natural light from the front windows. These changes also helped create a more collaborative space between the workers. The addition of color created a fun, efficient workspace that fit the company’s personality.
Project Details
Zeeland, MI
Industry: Marketing Fulfillment Services
Application: Open Office, Private Office, Conference Room, Flooring
Products: Remanufactured Herman Miller Ethospace Workstations, Used Herman Miller Eames Chairs, Izzy Audrey Storage Islands, Fixtures Dewey Open Bookcases, Mannington Carpet, Reused customer’s existing storage and worksufaces
Kentwood Hosts WMSBF Monthly Meeting on Energy Efficiency
November 20th, 2012 by Jeff Klein
Kentwood Office Furniture was pleased to host West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum’s November meeting at their Grand Rapids Showroom. The WMSBF Energy Committee, supported by the Tools & Resources Committee, introduced the Energy Assessment Guide (EAG), a complement to the Primary Self Assessment Guide (SAG). This is the next phase of the WMSBF’s DEQ grant supported pollution prevention project. The Energy Assessment Guide provides a much more comprehensive approach to evaluating knowledge and integration of energy efficiency/conservation practices. It is intended to be a valuable tool to a range of business sizes and sectors.
For additional information on the WMSBF, please visit their website.
Steady Growth Creates Need for New, Larger Workspace for 195 Employees
October 25th, 2012 by Jeff Klein
A large medical billing services company had been on a steady growth pattern since the Fall of 2010 and was quickly outgrowing their current space. Kentwood Office has handled their furnishing needs for the past seven or eight years and was asked to create a plan for a new workplace which could accommodate current and future growth. Kentwood was able to utilize their existing workstations and supplement them with additional remanufactured Herman Miller stations. Kentwood Office pulled together a mix of new, used and remanufactured furniture to create an efficient, cohesive and cost-effective space.
Project Details
Grand Rapids, MI
Industry: Healthcare Services
Application: Open Office, Private Office, Training Room, Conference Room, Break Room, Social Room
Products: Premiera Casegoods, HON basyx VL620 Seating, HON basyx VL712 Seating, Remanufactured Herman Miller AO1 Workstations, Records Storage, Laminate Conference Table with Gibralter Base and Byrne Electrical Power and Data, Used White Boards, Laminate Round Tables, Safco Reve Seating, HON Huddle Training Tables
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!
Stunning New Space l Hand and Plastic Surgery Centre
May 11th, 2012 by Jeff Klein
We are very happy with our new space. Everybody loves their furniture.
Sue Hendrickson
Office Manager
Hand and Plastic Surgery Centre
Hand and Plastic Surgery Centre was moving from their old location into a new construction space. Their goal was to create a more upscale image, as well as, address different storage and functional needs based on the services they provide. A customer referral from a company in their building led them to contact Kentwood Office Furniture to start the process.
Kentwood met with the client to better understand their needs and created a plan for the new space. Kentwood combined a variety of products to create a customized plan that fit the client’s style and budget needs.
Kentwood outfitted the office spaces with Trendway Trig desking. Trig brings a welcome touch of residential appeal to the workplace – and a businesslike approach to supporting practical needs. The crisp, clean lines and lighter scale reflect the contemporary styling that Hand and Plastic was seeking.
As the area’s leading remanufacturer, Kentwood Office Furniture included the budget-conscious option of reupholstering 25 of the client’s existing chairs in the plan. Not only do the reupholstered Steelcase chairs look right at home in the new space, they freed up some capital to be spent on the remainder of the product.
For the remaining seating, Kentwood was able to pull from various manufacturers. The blend of options met the needs of many different body types and sizes while providing a consistent look throughout the space.
Product Details
Hand and Plastic Surgery Centre
Grand Rapids, MI
Industry: Healthcare
Application: Administrative Office, Private Office, Lobby, Exam Room, Waiting Area
Products: Trendway Trig Desking, Cumberland Mulholland Seating, Harter Forum Seating, Harter Forum Tables, National Aurora Seating, HON Ignition Seating, HON Nucleus Seating, HON Ceres Seating, Premiera Seating, Reupholstered Steelcase Snodgrass Seating
The Rapid Looks to the Future with Completed Operations Center
April 18th, 2012 by Jeff Klein
The Rapid had a specific aesthetic vision for the new facility. Kentwood Office Furniture suggested custom options from Kimball that fit the vision and color scheme perfectly.
The Rapid has been growing steadily since its start in 2000. They required an updated and expanded space which could support current and future growth. That is just what they got with the new Wealthy Street Operations Center. The center is a LEED certified building which uses natural light to illuminate much of the building. Bus washes have water reclaim systems and the building will collect rainwater to further reduce water consumption. Solar collectors will help heat the water the facility uses, compact rooftop wind turbines will provide much of the energy needed to operate the center, and the building materials are primarily durable/recycled.
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.
Architectural Walls Create a Functional Shared Space for Spectrum Health
April 12th, 2012 by Jeff Klein
Spectrum was moving their Neuro Rehab and Home Care departments from their current building to the nearby Visiting Nurse facility. Not only were they on a limited budget, but they needed to find a creative way to create private office space in the open lobby area. Kentwood utilized TrendWall products to create enclosed architectural walled offices. A blend of remanufactured and new products for the working areas created a functional blend for departments that worked for everyone involved.
Project Details
Spectrum Health
Grand Rapids, MI
Industry: Healthcare
Application: Architectural Walls, Private Office, Lobby, Scheduling Stations
Products: Trendway TrendWall, Remanufactured Herman Miller Action Office Stations
Kentwood Office Furniture adds Sales Administrator in Grand Rapids Office
February 28th, 2012 by Jeff KleinGRAND RAPIDS, Michigan – February 21, 2012 – Kentwood Office Furniture announced that Melanie Vargo has joined Kentwood Office Furniture as Sales Administrator in the Grand Rapids, Michigan office. Vargo will be receiving a BBA in Marketing from Grand Valley State University this Spring.
Furniture Plan Makes Continued Expansion Easy for Ross
January 17th, 2012 by Jeff Klein
Ross Medical Education Center offers healthcare training for individuals looking to move into the Medical Assistant, Medical Office Administration and Dental Assistant career fields. As the need for trained staff continues to grow, the school continues to expand. Ross was looking for a furniture partner that would be able to meet their expansion needs and service them throughout the country. Kentwood Office Furniture created a set of standard furniture specifications that easily adapt to the needs of each unique location. The dedicated sales and installation team work closely with Ross to ensure that each project runs smoothly and that each location can get up and running on time and on budget.
Project Details
Ross Medical Education Center
Grand Rapids, MI
Industry: Healthcare Education
Application: Lobby, Private Office, Classroom, I.T.
Products: HON, ABCO, Sandusky, Remanufactured
Kentwood Office Furniture Sponsors Makeover Contest
November 17th, 2010 by Jeff KleinKentwood Office Furniture and Classic Rock 97LAV to give you a chance to win a Home Office Makeover worth $4,500! The makeover includes carpet from Johnson One Carpet, a beautiful corner desk and chair from Kentwood Office Furniture, in house service from Romence Gardens and a $1,000 VISA gift card from Fifth Third Bank to complete and customize your project. Visit WLAV’s site for all the details.
Kentwood Office Furniture Introduces new Vice President of Sales and Marketing
November 13th, 2010 by Jeff KleinGRAND RAPIDS, MI, November 4, 2010 – Kentwood Office Furniture announces that Laura Hopson has joined the company as Vice President of Sales and Marketing in the Grand Rapids, Michigan office. Hopson comes to Kentwood Office Furniture from Vanerum Stelter where she served as Vice President of Marketing. Laura has extensive experience in developing and implementing marketing and sales strategies and directing account teams. Her focus has been on brand development. She has 20 years experience with various companies within the office furniture industry, including Steelcase and Herman Miller. Laura Hopson said, “Kentwood Office Furniture is an exceptional organization, with a strong reputation and presence in the Michigan and Chicago markets. Its dedicated employees have accomplished a great deal and kept the company growing and moving forward in a very challenging and competitive office furniture market. There continues to be great opportunities to create value for our customers by providing products with great design, great environmental attributes and pricing and service that will bring a smile to each and every person. I look forward to working hard to leverage the positioning of the company and its great partners to drive continued growth and success.” Hopson received a BS in Industrial and Operations Engineering from the University of Michigan and a MBA in Marketing and Finance from Western Michigan University. Hopson has served on and chaired several boards, including Inner City Christian Federation and Providence Home Mortgage, and continues to look to serve the community in many ways. Read the rest of this entry »
In-Store Special: Grand Rapids Showroom – Great Openings Mobile Storage Units
November 12th, 2010 by Jeff Klein
Like New Great Openings Mobile Storage Units – Sale: $69
These Great Openings mobile storage units contain a file/file pedestal and additional cabinet storage. Designed to hold folders, documents and supplies, these storage units make a great addition to any office.
List: $998. Regularly $99, Blog Special: Only $69! While supplies last. Mention this post to receive your special pricing.
Drawers: 2, plus cabinet
Finish: Warm White
Top Product: Grand Rapids Showroom – Huddle Tables
November 12th, 2010 by Jeff KleinIn today’s office, work happens everywhere: in project rooms, in meeting and learning spaces, in impromptu collaborations where two or three people put their heads together to solve a problem or share information. Read the rest of this entry »
Kentwood Office Furniture adds Sales Administrator
November 12th, 2010 by Jeff KleinGRAND RAPIDS, Michigan – September 7, 2010 – Kentwood Office Furniture announced that Katie Koster has joined Kentwood Office Furniture as Sales Administrator in the Grand Rapids, Michigan office. Koster received a BA in Interior Design from Kendall College of Art and Design and comes to Kentwood Office Furniture with previous furniture industry experience.
In-Store Special: Grand Rapids Showroom – Like New Bertolini Impressions Stack Chairs – Sale: $39
October 20th, 2010 by Jeff Klein
The Impressions Series is the Ferrari of the chair world. Only the highest-quality materials go into the Impression chair, which molds to the body for optimal comfort, while the sound structure provides amazing durability. Our unique building system also makes it one of the only maintenance-free stacking chair available.
Blue fabric and silver vein frame.
