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Lighting up the future of entertainment ✨ Our lighting team spent a few nights on site at the Acrisure Amphitheater, testing and fine-tuning the canopy lighting. From aiming fixtures to adjusting focus, every detail was refined to ensure the lighting enhances what it’s meant to illuminate, creating the perfect showtime atmosphere. These lighting systems were designed to support the performance experience while also giving the architecture itself a dynamic presence. A huge shoutout to our incredible Amphitheater team who have continued to lead design, documentation, and construction administration with precision and creativity. Stay tuned for more progress as the Amphitheater continues to come to life!💡🎶 #ProgressiveCompanies #AcrisureAmphitheater #LightingDesign #GrandRapids

World Mental Health Day is a reminder that access to compassionate, immediate mental health care can change lives. 💚   When communities invest in spaces designed for dignity, privacy, and connection, we help people find stability and hope in their most critical moments. The Network180 Behavioral Health Crisis Center in Grand Rapids stands as one example, providing 24-hour crisis stabilization and supporting a healthier, more resilient community.   We asked Progressive Companies' Healthcare Planner, Stacy Mockridge, about her former journey in the healthcare space as a nurse. She said, “My nursing journey taught me that healing isn’t only in medicine, it’s also in the spaces we create. A window, a quiet corner, a room filled with light and dignity all remind patients: you are safe, you are valued, you can heal. On World Mental Health Day, let’s remember: care begins with the spaces that hold us.”   Today, and every day, let’s continue working toward a future where mental health support is accessible for all. Pictured below: Network180 - Kent County Community Mental Health

Please join us in celebrating our very own Meredith Bronk, who has been named an ATHENA Leadership Award Finalist! The ATHENA Award recognizes exceptional leaders whose dedication to professional excellence, community service, and the empowerment of women exemplifies the highest standards of leadership and mentorship.   We are honored to have Meredith serve as our President and CEO. She drives change, inspires others, and fosters steadfast loyalty throughout our firm and among our clients and partners, while deeply investing in our communities. Congratulations, Mer, on this incredible achievement. We're so proud of you! Congrats to the other four finalists and 2025 ATHENA winner, Thelma Ensink.

Exciting news! Oxford Trails has officially broken ground. We’re proud to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Oxford Trails project in Grand Rapids. This is a transformative initiative designed to connect underserved neighborhoods to the Grand River corridor and downtown redevelopment. Oxford Trails is more than a trail network; it is a movement toward connection, inclusion, and opportunity. Progressive Companies proudly served as the lead designer, conducting a grassroots community engagement process that centered on the voices of local residents. Through neighborhood leadership teams, multilingual outreach, and creative platforms, we captured input from over 1,000 community members to shape a vision that truly reflects their needs and aspirations. This milestone marks the beginning of a connected future that strengthens mobility, unity, and the quality of life for the Black Hills and Roosevelt Park neighborhoods and beyond.

We love our new Charlotte office! Congrats to our team for designing their office space that reflects more than a workplace. This is a built expression of our culture, values, and design process.

🌟Celebrating World Architecture Day! At Progressive Companies, our architecture practice is rooted in purpose, creating spaces that strengthen communities and elevate everyday experiences. From learning environments and healthcare facilities to civic and cultural destinations, our work blends design excellence with functionality to deliver meaningful impact. Featured projects include: Acrisure Amphitheater Amway Stadium Eastern Michigan University Sullenberger Aviation Museum Envision Charlotte Innovation Barn Lyon Square Holland Energy, LLC Mary Free Bed YMCA Network 180 Behavioral Health Crisis Center Amyway Corporate HQ The Rapid Interurban Transit Mercedes-Benz USA Each project reflects our belief that thoughtful design can transform how people connect, heal, learn, and thrive. Today we celebrate decades of shaping spaces that make a difference and the talented architects whose creativity and expertise bring them to life.

Progressive Companies proudly sponsored the 19th Annual Veterans Golf Tournament put on by Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation. The event provided a free round of golf, meals, and prizes to local Veterans. Jeff Roman, PE attended the event to meet and support the local Veterans, and give away a few donated prizes. "We love giving back to the community, but this event was special for me. Earlier this year, my Grandfather, who served in the Marines in WWII, turned 100 years old. He was an avid golfer into his 90s, and I have lots of great memories out on the course with him. Supporting our Vets and helping to provide them a great day is the least we can do to thank them for their service to our country."

This weekend, we celebrated the grand opening of the Wyoming Pedestrian Bridge + Trails. This project is an exciting step toward the City of Wyoming, MI’s vision of creating a vibrant city center and strengthening community connections. As lead designer and construction administrator, Progressive Companies is proud to have partnered with the City and Contech Engineered Solutions to bring this vision to life. The 12-foot-wide, ADA-accessible bridge now links neighborhoods, businesses, schools, parks, and trails, strengthening community connections across 28th Street. We’re honored to see this project already buzzing with people and bikes, and can’t wait to see how it continues to shape the future of Wyoming.

NOW HIRING: Director of Design   We don't just imagine a better, bolder future—we're designing it. As we continue our journey of growth and opportunity, we're looking for a Director of Design to shape the next generation of design excellence.   This is an opportunity for a leader who believes in design integration as a driver of performance and impact.   Design Boldly. Own Fully. Impact What Matters.    Apply today or reach out to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eaDpNMfH

Hey Hope College students! ⚓ Michael Perry, AIA, DIAD will be on campus tomorrow presenting with Meg Kubik on the Impacts of Universal Design. Join them on October 1st from 12-1 PM in the Bultman Student Center. We look forward to connecting with you!