Economic Impact Award

For Immediate Release
Contact: Shelby Lentz

Phone: 269.465.6207 x 314

ECONOMIC IMPACT AWARD

B&L Information Systems Wins Chamber of Commerce Award

Bridgman, Michigan, March 2, 2022 B&L Information Systems, global leader in ERP software for metalcasters, was awarded the Economic Impact Award from the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber of Commerce. 

The Economic Impact Award recognizes a local enterprise that has made significant contributions to the economic vitality of the region through business growth, job creation, investment in infrastructure, and participation in other endeavors that benefit that community and its residents. The company must also exemplify excellent corporate citizenship by giving back to the community in which it operates and possess a corporate culture that enhances the lives of its employees. Other qualifications for the award include: resiliency through hardship, a positive and inclusive company culture, reputable customer service, and dedication to community service.

B&L was selected for this award due for many key factors including: their overall growth in recent years, even during the pandemic; keeping their dollars locally led by using local contractors during their company expansion; doubling their office space, increasing staff; and their contributions to local organizations.

“This award is public recognition of the phenomenal job B&L employees have delivered in recent years. B&L has increased all key areas of the business including sales, total customers, employees and facilities. And all this growth occurred during a global pandemic and the building of a new facility,” noted Philip Laney – CEO of B&L Information Systems. “It’s our intelligent, dedicated and resourceful employees, along with our dedicated customer base, that makes B&L the great company it is. I humbly accept this award on behalf of all our employees. Thank you.”

About B&L Information Systems

B&L Information Systems is the global leader in cloud-based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software for foundries, die casters and investment casters. Since 1976, B&L has implemented their unique ERP solutions at over 500 metalcasting operations, making their cloud-based Odyssey ERP match how metalcasters operate. With Odyssey, metalcasters maximize their resources, minimize costs, and make better decisions faster.