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After years of growth at Holland Community Aquatic Center (HCAC), simultaneous use by competitive programming and public access to their pools was becoming a capacity problem. They determined that a renovation of the existing facility and an expansion would allow them to accommodate their growing needs and turn the center into a community-focused wellness hub.

With the continued rise in the electrification of vehicles, the demand for LG Chem’s high-quality batteries has been accelerating. LG Chem Michigan supplies advanced lithium ion batteries for vehicles like the Chevy Bolt and Chrysler Pacifica from their Holland location. As a result, they have experienced a dramatic increase in the need for both engineering and technical operator talent.

The Holland Civic Center was in the midst of a renovation project that had already been approved and partially funded. They were looking for assistance communicating to philanthropists that, while the initial project had already been funded, additional funding for these other projects would help bring the facility to the next level and become something that Holland could be proud of.

Worksighted approached Boileau Communications looking for a strategic public relations and marketing partner. With rapid growth, they needed a team that could function as an extension of their internal team with a core understanding of brand, messages and their secret sauce.

When the James De Young Power Plant on the waterfront of Lake Macatawa retired in 2016, it triggered an opportunity to discuss what the future of the property should be. This led the City of Holland and Holland Board of Public Works to ask a larger question: what should the future of the entire waterfront of Holland look like?

Before Holland BPW could build one of the world’s most remarkable power plants at the gateway to downtown, they faced a critical challenge: How to get the community to take an active role in shaping their energy future.

A West Michigan food processing company faced the threat of workforce disruption. An out-of-town union attempted to organize the workforce by making undeliverable promises and threats. The company relied on close collaboration and teamwork to produce its quality products, and the introduction of a third party into the management relationship would ultimately have harmed the company and employees.

A Midwest retail chain experienced public backlash over a labor issue, including an explosion of negative social media reaching around the world. The social media campaign called for a boycott that was impacting patronage and sales. The company’s legal counsel connected them with us for communications assistance to help them tell their story.