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MiMfg Magazine PREMIUM ASSOCIATE 8 September 2018 Member Spotlight Dennis Theis Maner Costerisan Member since October 1976 • Employs 115 Michigan workers • Learn more at www.manercpa.com A little honesty can go a long way in keeping a company successful year-after-year. As manufacturers look toward the future, questions arise. • Is our business sustainable? • How can we improve operations? • Are we adequately reducing risk? • Is our brand attractive to next generation job seekers? • What happens when current leaders look to retire? The Maner Costerisan team is dedicated to helping all manufacturers achieve As your business looks to their business goals. Pictured (from left): Dave Nielsen, CPA; Susan Hafner, CPA; Dennis Theis, CPA, CVGA; Jessica Elliott, CPA; Jeff Irwin, CPA implement a long-term strategy, risk management experts recommend an internal assessment and a little honesty can go a long “Whether you need a little help or a lot of help way in preparing the brand for whatever comes next. getting your proverbial ducks in a row, we’re here to help facilitate that process,” explained Theis. “Manufacturers looking to strategize 3-5 years “Nobody knows your business better than you and out and beyond need to be honest with themselves our team can use your existing knowledge to move about their goals and what they want the business to you in the right direction.” accomplish,” said Dennis Theis, a certified value growth advisor, CPA and principal with the Lansing- By sitting down and having conversations with based risk management firm Maner Costerisan. “The reliable long-term financial planning experts, manu- choices you make now could impact team members, facturers can walk away with strategies for success shareholders, customers, suppliers and your local and the processes to properly implement them. community for years.” “Manufacturing is easily my favorite segment of Maner Costerisan’s dedicated team works to assist our clientele,” said Theis. “I’m always amazed by the manufacturers — one of the firm’s primary clients — products being created in communities across our in assessing their strengths and weaknesses to help state. Talking to people who make things is fun and them prepare for and meet their goals. In addition our team puts 100 percent of ourselves into getting to long-term risk management, the firm specializes clients where they want to go. When you help a in financial consultation, strategic planning, cyber manufacturer, you are helping a lot more people security, succession planning and estate planning. than you might think.” Firms like Maner have a vested interest in the success of small-to-mid-sized manufacturers throughout Michigan. As a thought-leader, the information, networking and planning solutions available to your brand through these resources can make the difference between your business going far and reaching its full potential. As Theis pointed out, “you can’t be in this field without a desire to help others. It’s about being a problem-solver and figuring out what needs to be done to get a business from Point A to Point Z. We have that commitment and want to help you achieve your dreams.” 6 Premium Associate Member Learn more about MMA Premium Associate membership: mimfg.org