The ITB Packaging LLC’s soft flexible divider may not have been the prettiest packaging idea submitted, but it was definitely one of the most played with.  The year-old packaging company, located in downtown Holland, MI, entered the 24th annual DuPont Packaging Awards on the suggestion of a colleague from another packaging company.  When she submitted the application, Julie Kortman, one of the owners of ITB, had no idea the company might actually win.

Did you know that Friday is National Bike to Work Day?  We hope that Green Commute has been positive for you and that you take advantage of this beautiful weather to ride your bike, walk, carpool with a friend, or take the MAX bus on Friday and Saturday.  Have you heard of any interesting Green Commute stories at your workplace?  We are asking people to submit photos from the week to aayers@the-macc.org for a chance to win prizes.  Photos will be uploaded to http://www.flickr.com/photos/MIGreenCommute where you can view all of the other submissions to see how others are enjoying their Green Commute Week.  Photo contest prizes include a stainless steel Green Commute water bottle or a T-shirt.  Winners will be announced on Monday.  You will want to know about Active Commute Today LIVE – which is a celebration in Grand Rapids – as they kick off their first Green Commute Week!  Consider carpooling with some friends to enjoy the bands and Active Commute Week celebrations at Rapid Central Station, next to Founders (4:30 – 7:30 pm).   Our Green Commute Planning Committee is excited to see what friends in Grand Rapids are doing this year!
http://gvsu.edu/cms3/assets/747AFBFD-E778-4800-BB3CB1D437769AFE/wellness/active_commute_flyer_april_18.pdf

Shoemaker & Associates Insurance Agency, LLC is announcing that they have established a new location of Farmers Insurance Group in Holland Michigan at the corner of US31 and 24th Street and is now open to service their community.  By locating in the community where Brent Shoemaker was born and raised, and by associating with Farmers Insurance Group, Brent seems to have found the perfect capability to achieve his mission to be about the people; and in an age of impersonal business transactions and fleeting loyalties, this commitment to personal service in the very community where he lives is a great fit. 

Supply Chain Solutions, Inc. (SCS) President Rob Burch today announced the appointment of Dave Whittaker as Vice President of Global Solutions for (SCS) and SCS's affiliated companies.  In making the announcement Mr. Burch said: "I am delighted that Dave is joining Supply Chain Solutions Inc. He is an exceptional practitioner who knows how to expand the reach of our consulting reputation and our SCS brand. As Vice President of Global Solutions, Dave will further advance our position in the industry and accelerate the expansion and innovation of our solutions."