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LS Global Owner Luann Sun Featured as West Michigan Influential Woman Manufacturer

Luann Sun West Michigan Influential Women Manufacturer

In the March 5, 2019 issue of the Grand Rapids Business Journal, Luann Sun was interviewed by GRBJ staff journalist as a West Michigan Influential Women Manufacturer.

Editor’s note: Each Q&A in the Influential Women enewsletter will feature a woman from the region who’s influential, a rising face in her industry or doing interesting work. Submit tips on potential Q&A subjects to tgortsema at grbj dot com.

Luann Sun is a licensed professional engineer and the owner of LS Global Enterprises, which is an industrial components distribution company and warehouse.

Cutlerville-based LS Global Enterprises helps customers with component quotes based on their drawings, designs or samples and sources them from across the globe.

Biggest career break?

From a mechanical engineer to a procurement manager for an international distribution company. It was there that I learned about sourcing products from reliable vendors to meet business needs. It’s what my business, LS Global Enterprises, is built on.

Proudest moment?

When I was sworn in as an American citizen.

Read more on the Grand Rapids Business Journal website.

Certified Michigan Manufacturing Company, LS Global Enterprises Recognized as a Diversity Focused Company

Certified Michigan Manufacturing Company LS Global Diversity Focused Company

Certified Michigan manufacturing company, LS Global Enterprises has been selected as a winner of Corp! Magazine’s Michigan Salute to Diversity – The Art of Inclusion the Diversity Focused Company Category.

Corp Salute to Diversity Winner

Diversity Focused Company, defined as a company that clearly defines and monitors diversity success and demonstrates how diversity efforts add value to the company. As a certified Michigan manufacturing company LS Global Enterprises has certifications with Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) and maintains membership in a variety of Michigan and Grand Rapids regional groups who support and celebrate diversity in business.

Corp! Magazine will be honoring LS Global Enterprises at an awards ceremony and luncheon at the International Banquet Center in Detroit, Michigan on September 13th, 2018 from 10:30 am – 2:00 pm. Save the date and join in the celebration of the Diversity and Inclusion community with an artistic spin on networking, a masterful set of speakers, and of course, our awards presentation highlighting the visionaries who have been selected as the 2018 winning class. Keynotes will be featuring Trina Govan Scott, Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion at Quicken Loans and Joe Gerstandt, Speaker, Author and Advisor – Bringing greater clarity, action, and impact to organizational diversity and inclusion efforts.

Certified Michigan manufacturing company, LS Global Enterprises and other winners will be featured in a the September 20th Digital E-Publication and the Nov/Dec Print Issue of Corp! Magazine.

Certified Michigan Manufacturing Company, LS Global Enterprises is Committed to Diversity and Inclusion

From product design and development to assembly LS Global connects Michigan manufacturers to Asia suppliers. LS Global has demonstrated a commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion, and contributions to diversity issues in business and the community. Corp! not only considered race and ethnicity, but also gender, religion and handicapping conditions as worthy of recognition.

When LuAnn Sun, CEO of LS Global Enterprises, learned her certified Michigan manufacturing company won the award she was surprised and grateful. “I will try my best to find out who nominated me. This is not just about nomination, but about their trust in me and belief in me. That makes me more humble and wanted to do better and help other people.”

The Diversity and Inclusion program is sponsored by ITC Holdings, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, DTE Energy, STEP, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses, Great Lakes Women’s Business Council, MichBusiness, and Plan terra.

“We offer our congratulations to these outstanding Michigan companies, organizations and individuals whose diversity leadership is making our state a better place to do business, work and live,” said Bill Dunn, Corp! publisher.

For more than 10 years, Corp! magazine has been celebrating companies, organizations and business leaders that have made diversity and multiculturalism a cornerstone of their business strategy. Corp! Magazine, founded in 1998, is certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). Corp! is an invitation-only, bi-monthly print and digital publication, mailed directly to executives and business owners. Its exclusive circulation ensures the highest quality, targeted audience for advertisers. Corp!’s content is committed to positive stories that shine a light on the companies, trends and top leaders who are advancing their businesses and Michigan’s economy. Corp!’s weekly digital e-publication reaches over 70,000 readers targeted to Michigan and a national audience of over 115,000 readers. Learn more at www.corpmagazine.com.

The LS Global Team consists of our Business Development Team, Customer Care Team and Quality Team in both the U.S. and China. The combined group has over 20 years of experience in global sourcing, customer service and inventory analysis. Our US Office specializes in design, sales, purchasing, warehousing, and distribution.Our Chain Office provides sourcing, quality control, logistics, and
Distribution. Contact us for more information on the capabilities, products, and specialized industries LS Global is experienced with by visiting our website or contacting us for a consultation.

LS GLOBAL ENTERPRISES

50 COLEMAN ST SE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49548
Call: +1 (616) 734-6128
Email: luannsun@ls-global.net

GROW – Success Stories: Luann Sun, LS Global Enterprises

“Be confident in your marketplace – you’re better than you think.” – Luann Sun

Luann-Sun-LS-Global-Enterprises-GROW-success-storySince 2008, Luann has run a successful business working in the various industries developing and manufacturing engineered components for furniture and store fixture customers. Beginning as a business consultant and later expanding into a distribution center, her company LS Global Enterprises focuses on providing product on demand and on time. We caught up with Luann to talk about her businesses, her professional passion, and the role GROW played in her success.

Go with What You Know

LS Global Enterprises distributes manufactured components to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the furniture and other sectors. It’s a process Luann already ha an innate knowledge of before starting her own business, and attributes some of her success to that prior experience. Her business creates component quotes for customers based on drawings, designs, or samples, sourcing items from global places like China, Taiwan, Vietnam, and the US to meet specifications. “The most rewarding part about my work is our responsibility… when retail stores are remodeling and we must deliver on specific days, we can’t be late.”

Luann told us that as a small business, she enjoys motivating new employees, developing healthy relationships with customers, and respecting suppliers. “Making money is important, but being ethical and enjoying the working relationship is also just as important.”

GROWing Together

Luann participated in our Minding Your Own Business workshop in 2008, just as she was beginning to establish a business plan and take that professional jump. “I learned so much and after that, I started my business consulting career with clients and later, a distribution business.”

Of course, every business, big or small, faces its own unique set of challenges and while Luann loves working on business relationships, she admits that a challenge for her is marketing and sales. “We can handle a lot more business and additional projects,” says Luann, “we just need more potential customers to know us, recognize us, and realize what we’re capable of.”

One thing to keep in mind, is that GROW sticks by you every step of the way and our investment in you and your business carries over, year after year. After taking that class back in 2008, Luann still sees GROW as a source of support and assistance, “I still feel the desire to connect with GROW, even after so many years.” And, we’re here for her and all of our clients we’ve worked with since our start. Business owners like Luann need continued support, inspiration and connections as the local and global marketplace continues to change. Our programs and solutions continue to adapt to meet the ongoing needs of entrepreneurs now and throughout the life of their business.

Luann’s Advise for Aspiring Business Owners

When asked if there was any advice she had to offer aspiring business owners she responded: “Believe in yourself and believe in good people. Financially, be conservative.” She also described the importance of bringing on good employees, being confident in your marketplace, and doing the right things for your customers.

“Mostly, I’ve learned to be kind to employees, customers, and suppliers. It’s rewarding to bring about satisfaction and happiness… and I’ve learned to just relax.”

Learn More

To learn more about LS Global Enterprises, visit their website. To learn more about GROW classes and other entrepreneurial resources, simply contact us today or view our events calendar.


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