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A major arts hub is coming to south Charlotte 🎭 Progressive Companies is thrilled to assist Charlotte Center for the Arts in advancing their vision of a new performing arts facility. It's an honor to have the opportunity to help improve access to the arts for local residents. This project will work to close the gap of affordable arts spaces. Members of the community can expect theaters, classrooms, and event spaces! Explore the future of Charlotte and read the full story here: https://hubs.ly/Q04gQypp0 #Architecture #CharlotteNC #ProgressiveCompanies

What a great night honoring Allison Schaefer Crews, AIA at the Charlotte Business Journal 40 Under 40 Awards🏆 Allison's impact is felt at Progressive Companies and far beyond! From design and development to mentoring and human connection, her career achievements continue to empower the community in Charlotte. Congratulations, Allison. We are so proud to you! Learn more about Allison here: https://hubs.ly/Q04gQzv00… #40Under40 #CharlotteNC #Leader

The ribbon has been cut, and it's official. The Acrisure Amphitheater is open! Years of design, architecting, and engineering. Thousands of decisions being made all with one goal in sight: build a skyline-defining landmark rooted in its surroundings. We can't wait to see the city fill it up. This project is designed and built for Grand Rapids! Lionel Richie said it best: "I look forward to telling my artist friends there is a destination you have to come to—Grand Rapids." #AcrisureAmphitheater #ProgressiveCompanies #GrandRapidsMI

Grand Rapids, are you ready? 🎶 Tonight, the Acrisure Amphitheater officially comes to life as thousands gather along the riverfront for an unforgettable opening concert with Lionel Richie. We’re incredibly proud of the role our team played in bringing this venue to reality. From architecture and engineering to lighting, landscape architecture, interior design, and beyond. Every detail was designed with our city and community in mind. This is a place where memories will be made for generations to come. Video by Jason Keen 📸 #AcrisureAmphitheater #GrandRapidsMI #ProgressiveCompanies #Architecture #Engineering

The stage is set. The lights are on. And tonight, we're ready to dance All Night Long. 🎶 Today marks the official opening concert at the Acrisure Amphitheater, a transformational new gathering place along the riverfront and a milestone our team is incredibly proud to celebrate. Our team designed this project to reflect the energy, movement, and spirit of our city. This venue was created to bring people together through music, community, and unforgettable experiences for years to come. Grand Rapids, enjoy the show tonight! #AcrisureAmphitheater #ProgressiveCompanies #GrandRapidsMI

Check out this publication we are featured in 📸 Progressive Companies is honored to be a part of The Sanctuary, featured in the Spring 2026 edition of Southwest Michigan Catholic Magazine. The sculpture park at The Sanctuary continues the tradition of telling the story of Christianity through art. Hope, love, and faith are on full display. To check out the world-class artists involved in the making of these sculptures, visit https://hubs.ly/Q04gDmby0 #TheSanctuaryMichigan #Worship #Architecture

The design of the Acrisure Amphitheater started with a line 🖊️ Progressive Companies recently sat down with MLive to share a behind-the-scenes look at the design process behind the Acrisure Amphitheater. Inspired by the flow of the Grand River, our team envisioned a venue that felt connected to the surrounding landscape. The earliest sketch captured the simple form of a leaf floating along the water. What began as a deceptively simple concept has grown into a monumental venue designed to bring people together. We’re proud to have played a role in shaping a space that will leave a lasting impact on the future of our city. Want to learn more about the design process? Read the full article here: https://hubs.ly/Q04gzL7P0 #AcrisureAmphitheater #Architecture #Design #GrandRapidsMI

West Michigan just leveled up! The Meijer Sports Complex expansion is officially complete. Progressive Companies served as architect and engineer of record, and seeing this project come to life is a tremendous moment for our team and the West Michigan community. The expanded complex features the new Alro Steel Championship Softball Field, 20 pickleball courts, two flexible-use diamond fields, 300 additional parking spaces, and upgraded amenities throughout. Our Culture and Civic Practice Leader, Jim Horman, put it best: "The return on annual spending through sports tourism is around $90 million a year — a huge return for the community, not to mention the community gets to use this facility the whole year as well.“ Congratulations to the West Michigan Sports Commission and every partner who helped bring this vision to life. This is what it looks like when great design meets community impact. Read more here: https://hubs.ly/Q04gpjD80 #ProgressiveCompanies #MeijerSportsComplex #WestMichigan #Architecture #Engineering #Community

The expansion of the Krause Library is in progress and on track to open in October 2026! 📚 As we lead this design-build project, Progressive Companies is proud to enhance and expand the library's current capabilities, while working to preserve historic elements. Every room has its own culture, history, and texture. Local residents can look forward to a universally-designed space which will double the library's size and continue to serve the community for generations. Read the full story here: https://hubs.ly/Q04gcZbK0

Our team in Charlotte took part in the Innovation Barn's annual Second Chance Giveaway ♻️ Members of the local community picked up donated architectural design samples for reuse. Everything from tiles and fabric to carpet and glass was diverted from landfills! Check out the whiteboard to see how much was diverted. As Architects, this one hits close to home. These are the same sample books and material swatches that cycle through our own studios (we donate too!) It's a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of the waste generated in our industry. To see the projects from people who attended, check out #discarddelights. If you are in the design community and have samples you would like to donate - save them for next year’s event! Reach out to Envision Charlotte's Innovation Barn for more info!