Portage, Michigan

10 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 3, ISSUE 7 PORTAGE , MI CHIGAN Since its founding in 1985 by Patrick Allkins (CEO), The OnStaff Group has worked to provide customizable services for clients’ specific needs. The three specialized divisions working together to meet these needs are: OnStaff USA, which helps with temporary and direct hire positions, SkillQuest which provides consulting, testing, and training services, and OnCore USA which assists with high skill-level direct hires and contract recruiting. The OnStaff Group is guided by their founding principles: integrity, dedication, and partnership. Partnership shows in their various relations with companies across Mid-Michigan. They enjoy collaboration for the benefit of placing job seekers in future careers, as well as giving back to their community. Thanks to years of experience and a hands- on approach to community, The OnStaff Group is aware of and works to respond to local residents’ needs. One such response is their Onstaff Group Dollar Drive Thru, created by Emily Turner (The OnStaff Group President), which supports Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes. Through various fundraisers and sponsorships, The OnStaff Group supports local charities, including: Big Brothers Big Sisters, Kalamazoo Humane Society, the American Cancer Society, and more. If you’re looking for a company that cares about community, then The OnStaff Group is the place for you! ...... For more information, please visit our website www.onstaffgroup.net g r o u p center is a hub of activities and programming, promoting friendships and personal growth with classes ranging from fitness to education. “It’s a safe place where everyone is welcome and equal when they arrive,” Randall explains. “Everyone has a seat at the table and a voice when they get there. That’s really important to me.” There are more ongoing projects in Portage, too, including the recent construction of a new fire station, and a significant effort to revitalize an area of the city called the Lake Center District by reworking some roads, bike paths, and sidewalks with the goal of making the area a