Progressive Companies

ANNOUNCING OUR BOLD NEW FUTURE: Progressive AE is now Progressive Companies! We are designers of a bold new future, creating high-performance structures and pathways that deliver what clients need today and preparing them for what’s to come. Removing AE from our name offers greater flexibility as the firm continues to diversify beyond architecture and engineering. In addition to the name change, the new identity is bold in every way–colors, fonts, patterns, imagery, and language. It signifies courage, strength, and the ability to leave a mark through Performance Based Design solutions, a commitment to sustainable and inclusive design, and a company culture built on diversity, leadership, learning, and trust. While we are so excited to unveil our new logomark, vivid color palette, and a modern new website, our creative and collaborative team of employees and the trust we have built with our clients and communities will stay the same. Let’s take a big step forward—together! Visit www.weareprogressive.com to learn more.

We've once again been named one of the Best and Brightest Companies To Work for in the Nation! We were also named one of the Best and Brightest Companies in Wellness for our comprehensive employee wellness program. We believe company culture is a major contributor to employee satisfaction, engagement, and success. At Progressive Companies we're serious about a fun, inclusive, and engaging culture where people thrive. Check out more about our award-winning culture below: https://lnkd.in/eJvgFmiD #companyculture #hiring #careers #designjobs #Bestandbrightest

Last week, our Grand Rapids interns spent some time helping out on the farm! Kids' Food Basket is a local nonprofit committed to abolishing childhood hunger by providing barrier-free meals to children in need. At Progressive, we remain committed to giving back to the communities we serve and we are so grateful to the folks at Kids' Food Basket for having us!

"Mothers are out in the world and with their hands full with more than diaper bags, car seats, and snack bags; they are out working, advocating for their community, running errands, conquering the world; and through all the roles they embody, mothers come with all kinds of different abilities and disabilities that are often overlooked when designing a space that is meant to be used specifically by them," writes Cloudiya Ochoa, AIA. Read her full blog on designing accessible lactation rooms here: https://lnkd.in/exWSUgCW #universaldesign #lactationroomdesign #mothersroomdesign #motherhood #workingmoms #interiordesign #architecture #accesibility #diversityequityinclusion #inclusivedesign

We're making a BOLD move! The firm's Charlotte, North Carolina office is relocating and expanding to Camp North End, Charlotte's vibrant 76-acre hub for work, play, events, and community. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eWtz4Zq2 #moving #charlotteCRE #news #progressivecompanies #campnorthend #CharlotteNC

We're hiring! We are looking for an Architectural Designer with a focus in generating and translating design concepts into final solutions for our automotive clients. The talented professionals of Progressive Companies are designers of a bold new future, creating high-performance structures and pathways, delivering on today’s needs and preparing for what’s to come. We live by the idea that design isn’t simply about beauty, it’s about improving strategic outcomes—what we call Performance Based Design. Our work spans across the nation, allowing team members to work on a variety of exciting projects and maximize impact as trusted partners to our clients and communities. #architecturaldesigner #architecturejobs #designjobs #careers

In June we proudly acknowledge our core value of diversity. The unique experiences and perspectives of our employees, clients, and partners within the LGBTQ+ community help shape the communities we love so much. Together, we design spaces and places where everyone belongs. #DiversityEquityInclusion #belonging #DEI #PrideMonth #Pride2024 #community #DesignForAll #InclusiveDesign

A huge hole-in-one for our annual Golf Outing to benefit the AIA Grand Rapids Student Scholarship & Membership Leadership Fund! Thanks to all the golfers, sponsors, and volunteers who made it a par-tee to remember! AIA GR is all about uniting and empowering the architectural community, and this event was a swingin’ example of that spirit. Special thanks to our sponsors for helping us drive this scholarship program forward! ⛳️☀️😎 #aiagr #Millies Engineering Group #Vriesman & Korhorn #EV Construction #Progressive Companies #Soils & Structures #MATHISON | MATHISON ARCHITECTS #ABD Engineering & Design #Dri-Design, a Kingspan Company #golfouting #scholarshipfund #giveback #architects #community #westmichigan #funday

What a great evening spent at the Detroit City FC, double header, Saturday night in the City of Detroit. So gland to see, and meet, our Progressive Companies staff’s friends and families at our first Detroit office sponsored event. #dcfc #detroit #progressivecompanies

Today, June 20, is World Refugee Day! Members of our Community Involvement Committee Megan Rice and Anne Driesenga took their lunch hour to visit Treetops Collective's brand new space and show support for the great work they are doing to empower refugee women and girls in Grand Rapids. We love being able to support the organizations that do so much for our communities each day. #companyculture #communityinvolvment #givingback #volunteering #careers #communityengagement #worldrefugeeday