West Michigan Tech Company, BizStream, Receives Accolades for Leadership, Wellness, and Business Practices
Allendale, MI, October 12, 2014 --(PR.com)-- BizStream, Grand Rapids area web and software development company, received accolades this fall, including the business’s founder and senior developer, Mark Schmidt, being named by Grand Rapids Business Journal as a 40 Under Forty honoree. Additionally, the company has received recognition as a champion by Best and Brightest in Wellness™ and accreditation from the Better Business Bureau (BBB).
“This is an exciting year for BizStream,” said Brian McKeiver, BizStream co-owner and solution architect. “Everyone here is already proud of the company’s newly purchased and renovated headquarters as well as the fact we’ve nearly doubled our staff. To be recognized as a place where we put equal importance on taking care of our employees and our clients feels great. But, we’re all especially proud of Mark and his recognition as a 40 Under Forty honoree. Mark is the reason BizStream exists.”
Since 1995, through its 40 Under Forty list, the Grand Rapids Business Journal has served to connect young business leaders with one another and the greater business community. Schmidt was selected from hundreds of nominees for the list of 40. The 40 Under Forty list represents a diverse community of varied talent who wish to be active participants in the community in which they live and work.
“What’s important to me is pretty simple – my family, doing good work, and giving back,” says Schmidt. “My business partner and I have worked to build BizStream so those things are always a priority. And not just a priority for me and my business partner, but for all of us at BizStream. We want to make sure our employees and their families are well taken care of, that they’re happy at work, and that everyone we work with is motivated to give back to the community.”
The Best and Brightest in Wellness™ is an innovative initiative that recognizes and celebrates quality and excellence in worksite health promotion. The program highlights companies that promote a culture of wellness, and those that plan, implement, and evaluate efforts in employee wellness promotion. This awards symposium celebrates the companies that are making their business, their employees and the community a healthy place to live and thrive.
“This is the second consecutive year BizStream has been recognized as a wellness champion,” said Schmidt. “BizStream’s leaders are committed to maintaining and growing a culture of health and wellness. We do this not to manage insurance costs, but because we recognize the value of our team and their health. By nature, the BizStream team has sedentary jobs so it’s important we do everything we can to offset all the sitting we do. When everyone feels good, it’s easier to be at work and you produce better results.”
Some of BizStream’s wellness initiatives include daily employer-provided nutritious snacks; a weekly healthy lunch that includes fresh and locally-grown fruits, vegetables, and meat; accommodating dietary restrictions when possible; integrating physical activity throughout the workday; providing ergonomically correct furniture with options for treadmill desks; and providing 100-percent employer paid health insurance.
BizStream’s A+rating with the Better Business Bureau is based on 16 factors, along with the length of time in business, complaints filed with the BBB, and sufficient background information. Though BizStream is newly accredited with the bureau, the company is committed to maintaining its rating by continuing to provide excellent products, services, and customer support.
About BizStream
BizStream builds successful web, online marketing, and software solutions that are delivered with a sense of smart, geeky fun. The company specializes inASP.NET, SQL Server, Kentico CMS, Kentico EMS, and other content management systems. Founded in 2001, the BizStream team comprises more than 20 developers, designers, digital specialists, support staff, and contractors. BizStream is located just outside Grand Rapids, MI.
“This is an exciting year for BizStream,” said Brian McKeiver, BizStream co-owner and solution architect. “Everyone here is already proud of the company’s newly purchased and renovated headquarters as well as the fact we’ve nearly doubled our staff. To be recognized as a place where we put equal importance on taking care of our employees and our clients feels great. But, we’re all especially proud of Mark and his recognition as a 40 Under Forty honoree. Mark is the reason BizStream exists.”
Since 1995, through its 40 Under Forty list, the Grand Rapids Business Journal has served to connect young business leaders with one another and the greater business community. Schmidt was selected from hundreds of nominees for the list of 40. The 40 Under Forty list represents a diverse community of varied talent who wish to be active participants in the community in which they live and work.
“What’s important to me is pretty simple – my family, doing good work, and giving back,” says Schmidt. “My business partner and I have worked to build BizStream so those things are always a priority. And not just a priority for me and my business partner, but for all of us at BizStream. We want to make sure our employees and their families are well taken care of, that they’re happy at work, and that everyone we work with is motivated to give back to the community.”
The Best and Brightest in Wellness™ is an innovative initiative that recognizes and celebrates quality and excellence in worksite health promotion. The program highlights companies that promote a culture of wellness, and those that plan, implement, and evaluate efforts in employee wellness promotion. This awards symposium celebrates the companies that are making their business, their employees and the community a healthy place to live and thrive.
“This is the second consecutive year BizStream has been recognized as a wellness champion,” said Schmidt. “BizStream’s leaders are committed to maintaining and growing a culture of health and wellness. We do this not to manage insurance costs, but because we recognize the value of our team and their health. By nature, the BizStream team has sedentary jobs so it’s important we do everything we can to offset all the sitting we do. When everyone feels good, it’s easier to be at work and you produce better results.”
Some of BizStream’s wellness initiatives include daily employer-provided nutritious snacks; a weekly healthy lunch that includes fresh and locally-grown fruits, vegetables, and meat; accommodating dietary restrictions when possible; integrating physical activity throughout the workday; providing ergonomically correct furniture with options for treadmill desks; and providing 100-percent employer paid health insurance.
BizStream’s A+rating with the Better Business Bureau is based on 16 factors, along with the length of time in business, complaints filed with the BBB, and sufficient background information. Though BizStream is newly accredited with the bureau, the company is committed to maintaining its rating by continuing to provide excellent products, services, and customer support.
About BizStream
BizStream builds successful web, online marketing, and software solutions that are delivered with a sense of smart, geeky fun. The company specializes inASP.NET, SQL Server, Kentico CMS, Kentico EMS, and other content management systems. Founded in 2001, the BizStream team comprises more than 20 developers, designers, digital specialists, support staff, and contractors. BizStream is located just outside Grand Rapids, MI.
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