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SEPTEMBER 2016
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A Message From The President
A GREAT REGION NEEDS
GREAT TALENT
he number one economic issue for any region, including Greater Lansing
is TALENT. As our economy has transitioned to more jobs that require
specialized skills and higher levels of education, the ability to find enough
employees to meet the demands of our employers has become a top priority. That
is particularly true for communities like Greater Lansing, which must compete for
talent with larger urban areas often desired by new college graduates.
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Tim Daman
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President and CEO
Lansing Regional
Chamber of Commerce
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There is good news. Greater Lansing
We must never lose sight
has an abundance of great young talent
of the fact that great
and is building the kind of region that
talent can live and work
is becoming more and more attractive
for young professionals. In recognition
wherever they choose.
of those facts, the Lansing Regional
In order to attract and
Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) and
retain that talent, we
the young professionals organization
must continue building
Grand River Connection (GRC)
a great region where
joined forces ten years ago to not
people want to live,
only recognize but to also challenge
the very best of our talented young
work, play and
professionals. Since 2007, the 10 Over
raise families.”
the Next Ten Awards have recognized
90 young professionals in a diverse group of industry sectors.
It is a source of pride for me personally to have been a part of this great initiative
since the beginning, and to be able to witness a growing legion of young
professionals continue to make their mark not only in their chosen profession, but
also as leaders in the community. One of the benefits of the growing relationship
between GRC and LRCC has been to help integrate 10 Over the Next Ten
honorees into community leadership positions. LRCC currently has three former
award recipients on our board including our 2016 chair, Joe Ford, Tom Stewart
and Brian Gallagher who holds a position that has been dedicated for a GRC
representative. In addition, another 10 Over Ten recipient, Steve Japinga is on the
LRCC staff as our director of government relations.
It is rewarding to witness the development of several other talent initiatives that
further encourage the development of great talent in the region. In 2015, LRCC
created Leadership Lansing, which seeks to help build the next generation of
community leaders. Thirty-five individuals graduated from our first cohort in May.
We expect 40 participants in year two, which begins in October. Lansing 501 was
created to connect interns to the dynamic urban core that is transforming Lansing.
The program recognizes that highlighting the community as a talent destination
invigorates the economy and helps retain qualified professionals in the area. This
month, ATHENA WIN will host the 35th ATHENA Anniversary Celebration
program in Lansing. As the founding organization of ATHENA, we are pleased
to have supported the talented women business and community leaders who have
shaped ATHENA into a global brand.
We must never lose sight of the fact that great talent can live and work wherever
they choose. In order to attract and retain that talent, we must continue building
a great region where people want to live, work, play and raise families. While we
are making tremendous progress in Greater Lansing, there is still work to be done,
which requires us to embrace a unified vision and to work together as a region
towards achieving that vision. Like the Field of Dreams, if we build it, they will
come, and more importantly – they will stay.
2016
Board of Directors
Officers
Board Chair
Joe Ford
Netvantage Marketing
Past Chair
John Brown
Jackson National Life Insurance Co.
Chair Elect
Deb Muchmore
Kandler, Reed, Khoury & Muchmore
Legal Counsel
Steve Owen
Foster Swift Collins & Smith P C
Treasurer
Jeff Fineis
Andrews Hooper Pavlik PLC
President
Tim Daman
Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce
Division Directors
Marketing and Communications
April Clobes
MSU Federal Credit Union
Regionalism Initiatives
Mark Burnham
Michigan State University
Membership Services
Patrick Dean
Dean Transportation
Government Relations
Matt Resch
Resch Strategies
At-Large
Lauren Aitch
Our Own Products
David Baker
Steve Reynolds
Accident Fund Holdings, Inc.
Patrick Salow
Farm Bureau Insurance Co.
Hayes Green Beach Hospital
Stella Cash
Tim Salisbury
Denise Droscha
Heather
Shawa-DeCook
Sparrow Health System
PNC Bank
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK
International
Lansing Board of Water & Light
Jenn Dubey
Fathy Shetiah
David Ferguson
Tom A. Stewart
University Club
7C Lingo
Ferguson Development
Common Wealth Enterprises
Tricia Foster
Bob Tresize
Brian Gallagher
Mike Trevorrow
CBRE | Martin
LEAP
Fraser Trebilcock
Davis & Dunlap
General Motors
Bill Woodbury
Teri Hull
Auto-Owners Insurance
Dart Container
Tom Mee
McLaren Greater Lansing
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Ross Woodstock
Eric Dimoff
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THE POWER OF ADVOCACY
“Granger representatives engage by
participating in the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber Policy
Committee and the Political Action Committee,” said Tonia Olson, Granger’s
director of governmental and community
relations. “We recognize the benefit of the
The LRC-PAC will be
advocacy work of LRCC. They help
involved in local township,
keep us connected and advocate on behalf
county commission and
of job-providing businesses in the greater
state legislative races
Lansing area.”
of unregulated medical marijuana shops now populating the city. The LRCC has
also been highly engaged in the discussion over CATA’s proposed Bus Rapid Transit
system along the Michigan Avenue corridor. In 2015, the LRCC was directly
responsible for the decision by the Ingham County Board of Commissioners to not
levy all unneeded millages for the Ingham County Health Plan. That move alone
saved taxpayers and businesses in Ingham County $1 million dollars.
Most business people don’t have time to
spend hours sitting through long government
meetings. Which is why our members depend
on the LRCC government relations team to
represent them before local, state and federal
policy makers.
The LRCC also seeks to connect its members to elected officials, often sponsoring
meetings with policy makers from Congressmen Mike Bishop and Dale Kildee, U.S.
Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters, as well as state officials and presidential
candidates, among others.
in 2016 and is looking
ahead to 2017 when
priorities will include
the Lansing Mayoral
andLansing City
Council races.”
“I am appreciative that the Chamber is a watch dog over taxpayer dollars,” said
Ingham County Commissioner Robin Case Naeyaert.
“We do our due diligence to find out how our members feel about key issues and we
take that viewpoint to our elected officials,” said Steve Japinga, LRCC director of
government relations. “You can make a huge difference on public policy discussions
when you can leverage the enormous clout of the entire business community.”
The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee (LRCPAC) has a strong track record in helping identify and elect pro-business candidates
to public office. More than 100 LRC-PAC endorsed candidates have been successful
within the past five years. The LRC-PAC will be involved in local township, county
commission and state legislative races in 2016 and is looking ahead to 2017 when
priorities will include the Lansing Mayoral and Lansing City Council races.
In recent months, LRCC has been active on a number of issues including working
with the City of Lansing towards developing a new ordinance to reduce the number
For more information on how you can be engaged with our advocacy efforts, please
contact Steve Japinga at 517-853-6467 or [email protected].
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When a group of people come together with
a unified voice to advocate on behalf of a
particular position, it is easier to get results
than it is for a single individual. That’s
exactly what the Lansing Regional Chamber
of Commerce (LRCC) does on behalf of the
business community in the Greater Lansing
region. The LRCC is your voice in helping
create a business friendly environment that
leads to more jobs and investment — which
leads to a stronger, more vibrant region. The
LRCC government relations department
encourages members to participate in
discussions that help shape policy positions
on behalf of the business community.
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TWO MID-MICHIGAN
NON-PROFITS SELECTED
FOR LEADERSHIP LANSING
SCHOLARSHIPS
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Matt Resch
Pamela Miklavcic
Leaders from The Davies Project for Mid-Michigan Children and The First Tee
of Mid-Michigan will attend the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce’s
leadership initiative, Leadership Lansing, at no cost this year thanks to a pair of
scholarships provided by Resch Strategies.
Matt Resch, who heads the Lansing-based public relations and public affairs firm,
said the scholarships are being offered for the second year running.
“Given the level of demand for the program
we experienced and the quality of the
scholarship applications we received, we
decided to offer two scholarships this year,”
said Resch, president of Resch Strategies.
“Both organizations are making a difference
in our region and both have leadership that
can benefit from the connections they’ll build
through Leadership Lansing.”
Through the Resch
scholarship program,
we hope to strengthen
non-profit leadership,
so organizations like
The Davies Project and
The First Tee will be
equipped to transform
even more lives than
they already do.”
Leadership Lansing participants engage in
seven workshops where they are exposed
to key local institutions, industry sectors
and business leaders. The Resch Strategies Leadership Lansing Scholarship was
established last year to help an area non-profit organizations participate in the
program by covering the full cost of tuition.
“Leadership Lansing is dedicated to advancing new skills and connections for the
best and brightest new talent in our community,” Resch said. “Through the Resch
scholarship program, we hope to strengthen non-profit leadership, so organizations
Rachel Lubahn
like The Davies Project and The First Tee will be equipped to transform even more
lives than they already do.”
The Davies Project for Mid-Michigan Children, established in 2012, provides local
families with seriously ill children free transportation to area medical appointments.
“Our non-profit is the first of its kind in the country,” said Pamela Miklavcic,
founder and executive director of The Davies Project. “With the tools and resources
available through Leadership Lansing, I’m confident we’ll be able to enhance our
service to families and children and serve as a model for other communities to one
day adopt and emulate.”
The First Tee of Mid-Michigan, a youth mentorship program designed to positively
impact the lives of young people through the game of golf, was established in 2008.
“As a youth non-profit leader, my vision rests in continuing to create opportunities
for positive change and progress in our community,” said Rachel Lubahn, executive
director of The First Tee. “Exposure to and training from the area’s top leaders will
help in our mission, and I am excited for the opportunity this scholarship makes
available.”
The 2015-16 recipient of the Leadership Lansing Scholarship was
Origami Brian Injury Rehabilitation Center and the organizations’s
executive director Tammy Hannah.
For more information about Resch Strategies or the Leadership Lansing
Scholarship, please visit www.reschstrategies.com or call 517-371-7843.
Members Get More
CHAMBER AMBASSADORS LEAD THE WAY
“The LRCC Ambassador Committee is
on the front lines for member engagement
and we relish the opportunity to facilitate
member-to-member connections and
watching those relationships grow and
flourish,” said Michael Nordmann, chair
of the LRCC Ambassador Committee.
“Our current team is one of the strongest
Ambassador Committees we have had and
I know that every Ambassador is eager to
provide value to each and every member,
to the Chamber and to the Greater Lansing
business community.”
The LRCC Ambassador
Committee is a chosen
member group who
volunteer their time to
provide a crucial link
between the Chamber,
its members and
the Greater Lansing
region.”
The LRCC Ambassador Committee is a chosen member group who volunteer
their time to provide a crucial link between the Chamber, its members and the
Greater Lansing region. Ambassadors enjoy the rewards of making new contacts,
strengthening business relationships and accessing resources to further their own
success.
YOUR 2016 CHAMBER AMBASSADORS:
Steve Hershfield, CBRE/Martin || Sara Nannini, ServiceMaster Absolute Home
& Restoration || Ashley Barbeau, Adams Outdoor Advertising || Chad Munce,
MLive Media Group || Zack Armstrong, Siena Wealth Advisors || Alando
Chappell, Lansing Board of Water & Light || Manny Garcia, M3 Group ||
Thomas Hamp, Advi-Coach (Vice Chair) || Brian Johnson, Marxmoda || Jean
Lodge, Duckett Brothers Distributing (Secretary) || Melissa Nay, MSU WKARTV/Radio || Nicholas Nauta, Nick Nauta Financial, LLC || Michael Nordmann,
Morrison Nordmann and Associates (Chair) || Barb Schram, Shaklee Independent
Distributor || Dan Wilkinson, Dart Bank || Corey Rees, ASL Design Studio ||
Karol Kvorka, Jackson National Life Insurance Company || Melissa Meschke,
Michigan Creative || Shawn Mach, Klug Law Firm || Mckenna Long,
Northwood University
SAVE THE DATE
OVERTIME EXEMPTION RULES WORKSHOP
Thursday, September 22, 2016
8:00a.m. – 9:30a.m.
Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce
500 E. Michigan Avenue, Suite 200, Lansing, Michigan
Contact Travis Richardson at 517-853-6463 or [email protected].
Stephen Hershfield is an associate at CBRE|Martin
within the Corporate Services and Capital Markets
teams. His knowledge and experience in the
commercial real estate market helps him provide
seamless service to multi-market clients across the
country for clients including Auto Owners Insurance
Agency, Lansing Community College, Accident
Fund, Board of Water and Light, Meijer, and
Sparrow Hospital. He is heavily involved in serving
existing clients with valuation; asset disposition;
tenant representation; and acquisition/property
assemblage assignments. Stephen is working on
receiving a designation from the CCIM (Certified
Commercial Investment Member) Institute.
In addition to his achievements professionally,
Stephen has proven his compassion for the
community around him through dedicated
participation. He is active with multiple
organizations within the Mid-Michigan area
including CBRE Cares Philanthropic program,
Volunteers of America, MSU Real Estate Investment
Advisory Council, Grand River Connection, and
many others.
Sara Nannini is the business development manager
at ServiceMaster Absolute in Mason, a restoration
company that has been family owned and operated
for over 25 years. Nannini earned her Bachelor’s
degree at Central Michigan University, studying
Communication and Integrated Public Relations.
She enjoys the growing, innovative city and
relaxing country Greater Lansing provides and is
eager to married Jacob Majeske here in Lansing
this fall.Sara enjoys how the Lansing Chamber
provides meaningful content to improve her
business strategies and loves our monthly mixers
with delicious food and excellent networking
opportunities with top Lansing professionals.
Mckenna Long works in the Admissions Office for
DeVos Graduate School at Northwood University.
His efforts are focused on recruitment of MBA
candidates for the East Lansing campus. He has
worked in the Lansing area for several years, and is
excited to join as a Chamber Ambassador to help
support the growth of area businesses. Mckenna was
part of the inaugural Leadership Lansing class, and
cites this experience as the source of his enthusiasm
for helping the Lansing Regional Chamber.
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The Ambassador team benefits the membership by supporting and promoting a
sound business environment through successful retention of members and attraction
of new members; encouraging meaningful and beneficial participation in the
Chamber’s programs and events, especially for new members; sharing of ideas to
ensure the strength of the organization and help facilitate growth; and establishment
of a rapport among the Ambassadors that serves the Chamber by its example of
integrity and good will among the entire membership.
WE’RE PLEASED TO WELCOME OUR THREE NEWEST
CHAMBER AMBASSADORS. WE ARE HONORED TO HAVE
YOU AS PART OF OUR TEAM.
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There is no doubt you have seen them at Chamber events, sporting a gold nametag
and engaging with the membership. The Ambassador Committee is one of the
strongest assets of the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) and
assists the membership in a variety of dynamic ways.
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Economic Club
FALL ECONOMIC CLUB SERIES KICKS-OFF SEPTEMBER 15
In recent years, the Lansing Economic Club has become the monthly “must-attend”
networking event in the region. Business leaders value the opportunity to not only
hear from other business leaders during the lunch programs, but also enjoy the
ability to make valuable connections with other business and community leaders.
Lansing Economic Club luncheons are also a great opportunity to entertain clients
and staff members.
Several organizations have benefitted
from making their sponsorship of the
Lansing Economic Club luncheons
part of their marketing strategy.
“Being the annual Economic Club sponsor
has dramatically heightened awareness
about our organization and our mission,”
said Jim Robinson, chair of the MidMichigan Business Travel Coalition which
has served as the annual sponsor for the
past several years.
Business leaders value
the opportunity to not
only hear from other
business leaders during
the lunch programs,
but also enjoy the
ability to make valuable
connections with
other business and
community leaders.”
Executives from some of the region’s most recognized names will talk about the
impact that family-owned businesses have on the local economy, when the Lansing
Economic Club kicks off its fall series on September 15. The program will deviate
from the traditional format of a single speaker and instead feature a panel of
noteworthy business leaders at the helm of prominent family businesses. Panelists
include: Keith Granger, Granger; Glenn Granger, Granger Construction; Brig
Sorber, Two Men & A Truck International; and Tom Archipley, Centurion Medical
Products. The panel will be moderated by Jim Schmeider of The Family Business
Consulting Group.
The rest of the fall series will feature traditional year-end programs including the
annual Healthcare Forum in October and the Celebration of Regional Growth
awards in November
FALL ECONOMIC CLUB SERIES
SAVE THE DATES
September 15
The Impact of Family Business on the Economy
October 27
Healthcare Forum and Economic Club
November 17
Celebration of Regional Growth
December 15
Economic Club
All Economic Club lunches are from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at the Kellogg
Hotel and Conference Center at Michigan State University. Advance registration
is required and can be completed at www.lansing.chamber.org.
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One of the annual Economic Club Highlights is the Celebration of Regional Growth Awards in November. 2015 recipients included five organizations that were
honored for their investments in and commitments to the Greater Lansing region. From left to right, back row: Chuck Pentilla, Magna International-DexSys; Gerry
Mazzola, Magna International-DexSys; Scott VanWagenen, Triton Industries-Manitou Boats; Greg VanWagenen, Triton Industries-Manitou Boats; Jim Lammers,
Dart Container Corporation; James Sopha, Jackson National Life Insruance Co.; and Gary Cardenas, TOC Logistics International. From left to right, front row:
Jon Vrabel, Port Lansing; Nicole Zalucki, Magna International-DexSys; Nicole Noll-Williams, Capital Region International Airport; Chris Waltz, Dart Container
Corporation; and Laura Prieskorn, Jackson National Life Insurance Co.
Focus on Small Business
INVERVE MARKETING
AND WEB
A few years ago, InVerve
Marketing owner Lisa Smith
attended a presentation by Guy
Kawasaki, the former Chief
Marketing Evangelist for the
Macintosh Division of Apple.
Kawaskai said that “if you have
more money than brains you
should stay with traditional
marketing — but if you have
more brains than money you
should do inbound marketing.”
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Since then, she’s believed that’s
an endorsement every marketer
needs to hear.
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Lisa Smith
Lisa reflects how inbound and digital have pushed the evolution in marketing
over the 15 years that her company has been doing business. “Fifteen years ago, a
first-time client meeting was all about a logo or a brochure. Then, about eight years
ago, it became about a website that would replace the brochure. Today, the website
conversation is about real growth. InVerve builds websites and marketing programs
that enable the sales team to have astounding lead intelligence, give marketers
metrics and automated communication with visitors after they leave your web
site, and monitor your competitors. Even for the small business market, websites
can drive business growth in ways we never imagined when we were just printing
brochures.”
The ‘secret verve sauce’ after they design a website is the application of inbound
marketing. “Using this methodology, we bring visitors to your website, convert them
to leads, and nurture them into becoming a customer. With a proven marketing
planning process for online lead generation, any business can grow,” says Smith.
Since 2001, InVerve Marketing has been located in Lansing’s Old Town District
and has created and served iconic Michigan-based national brands through inbound
marketing, website development, and creative design services. This small marketing
firm packs a bigger punch that it would appear from the outside. They have worked
with some of their national clients for more than 15 years — and their statewide and
local list is downright surprising.
InVerve offers consulting services by certified professionals who create customized
training experiences for an organization’s team. These services are designed to help
marketers create their digital plan.
InVerve is a gold-certified partner with HubSpot — a widely-used marketing
automations software platform. As one of the first HubSpot partners in Michigan,
InVerve is also the leader of the Lansing Regional HubSpot User Group (HUG),
and sponsors events where area marketers can swap ideas, learn more about inbound
marketing, and socialize with others in the industry. “Helpful is the new sexy”, says
Smith. “We produce the free HUG events to teach marketers about inbound so they
can maximize new digital opportunities. Digital marketing is changing every day,
and has a steep learning curve. The HUG events have proven to be a great way to
grow our network and help the marketing community in Michigan.”
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# LoveLansing
ATHENA INTERNATIONAL RETURNS
TO WHERE IT ALL BEGAN: LANSING
“We sincerely believe that we have created a vibrant and engaging conference that will
entertain and inspire attendees and motivate them to take that next – or even the first –
step,” said Sarah Jennings, conference chairperson and past president of ATHENA WIN,
Lansing’s local affiliate and event host.
Martha Mertz
Ashley Judd
Hundreds of women from throughout the world are gathering in Lansing to celebrate the
past, present and future of ATHENA International during ATHENA Ignite8, the 35th
Anniversary Leadership Conference September 25–27.
As a nod to the past, they’re meeting where it all began: Lansing, where Martha Mayhood
Mertz founded the organization that develops and honors women leaders, inspires them to
achieve their full potential and works to create balance in leadership worldwide.
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They’ll also recognize the achievements of women who are making a difference in the
world today:
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• Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, a Flint pediatrician who helped raise awareness of lead in the
city’s water supply, will receive ATHENA’s National Leadership Award.
• The Weight Watchers Group Inc., led by President and CEO Florine Mark, will receive
the National ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award.
• Anti–sexual assault activists Annie Clark and Andrea Pino will receive National
ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Awards.
In addition, keynote speaker Ashley Judd, an Emmy and Golden Globe–nominated actor
who is also a dedicated humanitarian and activist, will aim to Ignite attendees’ passion for
becoming a local, national or world leader during the conference’s Sept. 27 concluding
lunch session.
The conference will feature networking and collaboration opportunities along with
presentations on professional development topics such as leadership, business innovation
and empowerment.
Plenary and breakout speakers include women from a variety of fields, including politics,
global business, military, criminal justice, athletics, finance, health care, marketing,
education, nonprofits, foundations and fashion. A number of the presenters are ATHENA
Award recipients.
Also slated to speak are Mertz and MaryLee Davis, Ph.D., the first ATHENA Award
recipient.
Contingents from Vietnam, Shanghai and Canada are expected. In addition, on the
morning of September 27 the ATHENA World Café will provide an opportunity for
women from Shanghai, China and Monterrey, Mexico to participate via video conference
in a discussion on the ATHENA Leadership Model.
In fact, the eight principles of the model will provide a continuous theme throughout the
conference and inspired its name – Ignite to the Power of 8, or Ignite8.
The event will feature more than business. The arts will also play a key role, including
excursions to ArtPrize in Grand Rapids, the Old Town Arts District in Lansing, the Eli
and Edythe Broad Art Museum at Michigan State University, the Michigan History
Museum and the home of ATHENA Award recipient Stella Cash and her husband, Jerry.
More information about the ATHENA International 35th Anniversary Leadership
Conference, including registration details, is available at athenaignite.com.
Major sponsors of the event are Michigan State University Federal Credit Union,
Eli Broad College of Business and International Business Center of Michigan State
University, PNC Bank, Michigan Women’s Foundation, Plante Moran, Maner Costerisan,
Consumers Energy Foundation and Güd Marketing.
# LoveLansing
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components that allow you to hurl, project, throw, and explode! Designed,
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WHERE ARE THEY NOW
must compete with job meccas such
as Chicago, Silicon Valley, New York,
and Austin. “This award really shines
a light on all the great things we
have,” said Andrea Kerbuski, 2013 10
Over Ten recipient and GRC media
chair. “We are often so focused on
what we don’t have, it is important
to focus on what we do have to help
move our region forward.”
Eric W. Stevenson
2006 Position: US Capital Mortgage and The Firm Food & Spirits
2016 Position: US Capital Mortgage
“Receiving the award was a true blessing. Personally, it was a
motivating experience to continue to support and build local business
relationships and invest in our community. It was an honor to be
recognized among such a great group of young entrepreneurs and
professionals.”
“Professionally, I was able to create new relationships and participate in different
networks that derived from other recipients or supporters of 10 Over the Next Ten.”
Though job creation is an essential ingredient for attracting and retaining
top talent, building a region where talented people want to live, work
and play is equally important. 10 Over Ten recipients agree that Greater
Lansing has much to offer. Among the attributes most often cited as being
the home of the State Capitol, Michigan State University, headquarters to
numerous great companies, high paying jobs and a low cost of living.
Erik Larson
“Lansing has a lot going for it. In many ways, it combines the best aspects
of a big city and a small town,” said Gallagher. “It’s big enough to attract
employers with sophisticated product and service offerings, but it is small
enough for talented young people to rise quickly through the ranks.”
“The network of leaders that the 10 Over the Next Ten awards created has been a
very important resource for my personal and professional development. Many of
the recipients have become close friends of mine and continually push me forward
to achieve what we were all called to achieve.”
“You can really make an impact here,” said Japinga. “You can be part of
transforming the region and make it a better place.”
Kerbuski who works as an account executive for Martin Waymire initially
headed to Chicago after college graduation. She returned and likes to tell
other young people about the advantages of working and living in a smaller
community like Lansing.
Emily Matthews
Though being a 10 Over the Next Ten Award recipient is a great honor,
those chosen for the award agree that along with the recognition comes a
sense of responsibility and accountability to their organizations, the region
and future leaders who follow.
Aaron Matthews
“It is certainly an honor to have my name listed among the others,” said
Gallagher. “The recognition was great, but to me, it has been as much of
a challenge. The award is really more about the impact you’re expected to
have than what you’ve already accomplished.”
2006 Position: Clark Hill PLC
2016 Position: Clark Hill PLC & The Potent Potables Project, LLC
“Professionally, the award provided me with significant exposure
within the business community and opened many doors for me. On
a personal level, the award encouraged me to continue to devote time
and resources to bettering our community and, over time, to mentor
the next generation of young leaders.”
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The tenth annual 10 Over the Next Ten Awards program will be held
on Thursday, September 27 at the University Club of Michigan State
University. The ten young professionals selected in 2016 will not only join
an impressive roster of great talent, but also join the ranks of those leaders
who are creating a legacy that will define the region for the next generation
and beyond.
2006 Position: State Bar of Michigan
2016 Position: Council of State Governments Justice Center
“Thank you to the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce
and partners for starting this award to encourage, motivate and
support young professionals in the area. The award is a wonderful
commemoration of efforts to start a career path that includes giving
back and helping to grow a community that is home.”
“Receiving the award was a meaningful celebration and acknowledgement at the
beginning of my career. It amplified that the work I loved doing was acknowledged
by others as having purpose and a positive future direction. Since receiving the
award, I have sought out additional opportunities that allow me to work in public
policy with a focus on contributing to positive changes for others. The award has
served to remind me to be accountable to the community that put faith in me to do
more and be a leader for change.”
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2006 Position: Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith, P.C.
2016 Position: The Dart Foundation
“Being selected as an inaugural 10 Over the Next Ten recipient, along
with my husband Aaron O. Matthews that same year, was truly an
honor. On a professional level, the award distinguished me from my
peers and greatly increased my visibility within the community as
someone who was deeply committed to the region. From a personal
perspective, it increased my confidence as an emerging female leader.
My husband and I are both proud to continue to work, live and play in
mid-Michigan.”
“It’s more affordable which means you have more disposable income to do
fun things and enjoy life,” said Kerbuski. “There is a big difference between
Chicago and Lansing.”
“I feel the need to make sure that I am doing my part to pay it forward,”
said Japinga. “How are we all working together to bring up that next
generation of leaders that we mentor?”
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2006 Position: Impression 5 Science Center
2016 Position: Impression 5 Science Center
“Receiving the 10 Over the Next Ten award has been a call to action
for me. Being recognized as a future leader in the Lansing region 10
years ago made me realize that I had a great deal of work to do and
that people were counting on me to make good things happen in the
area. Both professionally and personally, the last 10 years have been
transformational.”
WHERE ARE THEY NOW
Scott Gillespie
2015 RECIPIENTS
2006 Position: Gillespie Company, LLC
2016 Position: Gillespie Company, LLC
“The 10 Over the Next Ten award provided exposure and
recognition, helping my business build credibility and grow.”
Jennifer Estill
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2006 Position: Redhead Design Studio
2016 Position: Redhead Design Studio
“I’m very thankful that I’ve been able to grow Redhead Design
Studio into a strong and prosperous business over the past 16 years.
But the truth is — it is hard work which is never done. The reality
for any small business is that each year requires just as much hustle
as year one. It requires nonstop commitment, risk, creative thinking,
and determination to accomplish your goals, rather than settle. That is why
being recognized by 10 Over the Next Ten is such a meaningful award. It both
acknowledges that you’ve got it in you to sustain and it offers an expectation to live
up to. Each time we hire and mentor a new grad, or develop a pro bono campaign
for a local non-profit, I feel like I am living up to the responsibility of being a
recipient. It’s an award that inspires you and reminds you that you’re part of a
larger whole.”
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Marsha Zimmerman
2006 Position: Dart Development
2016 Position: Dart Development
“Wow, has it really been 10 years? Just reading that re-energizes me
to keep pursuing my goals with confidence. Because that’s what the
award did for me a decade ago – it gave me a boost of motivation and
self-confidence to go after life. As a young professional I was not only
searching for where I belonged in the business world, but I was also
learning to trust my inner instinct. Winning a prestigious award early in my career
gave me that final nudge to trust my gut and go after life with gusto!”
“This newfound confidence allowed me to take on exciting challenges knowing I
would grow from them. For example, I initiated our work with Spotlight Media
to create the Dart Development Difference Maker and through that discovered a
love for radio broadcasting. I broadened responsibilities within Dart Development
growing into a management role. All while still dedicating time to a passion,
community outreach by serving on the DeWitt Planning Commission and
working with L.E.A.P. These are just a few examples of the work I’ve done since
winning the award. And though the projects may come and go, the confidence
stays with me.”
Bree Popp
2006 Position: Miller Canfield Paddock & Stone P.L.C
2016 Position: Set Enterprises, Inc. – Vice President & Counsel
“Ironically, it was a stepping stone in my move from Michigan to
Arizona. The company I currently work for was founded in East
Lansing, so the fact that I received this honor from the Lansing
Regional Chamber of Commerce increased their efforts to lure me to
the game of business.”
Ryan Vartoogian
2006 Position: Spartan Internet Consulting
2016 Position: Spartan Net
“It has been a motivator to refocus efforts and to help support the
efforts of the Lansing community to retain and grow talent. It
makes you want to help recognize and grow the next class of young
professionals. Considering the founder of Google grew up in East
Lansing puts into prospective the huge opportunity to support and
recognize who could be that individual with the next huge idea.”
• Andrew Belanger, Michigan Economic Development Corporation
• Scott Dane, Capital Area Soccer League
• John Kaczyinski, Saginaw Valley State University
• Amanda Lick, Michigan Pharmacists Association
• Lauren Long, Curvaceous Lingerie
• Aaron Pumfery, EDGE
• Stephen Purchase, H. Incorporated
• Joseph Quick, Michigan Works! Association
• Jodi Schafer, Human Resource Management Services, LLC
• Tony Willis, LEAP
2014 RECIPIENTS
• Kelly King, Downtown YMCA Wellness Center
• Joe Manzella, Truscott Rossman
• Suban Nur Cooley, Capital Gains Media
• Steve Japinga, Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce
• Katie Lynwood, Bernick, Radner, & Ouellette, PC
• Ken Szymusiak, Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation,
Broad College of Business
• Nicole Martin, Ingham County Michigan Youth Opportunities Initiative
• Mindy Biladeau, Downtown Lansing, Inc.
• Jeff Hertrich, Accident Fund Holdings, Inc.
• Sarah Anthony, Michigan College Access Network and Ingham County Commissioner for District 3
2013 RECIPIENTS
• Josh Hovey, Truscott Rossman
• Peter Spadafore, Acuitas, LLC
• Brian Gallagher, Fraser, Trebilcock, Davis & Dunlap, P.C.
• Nicole Szymczak, Lansing Community College
• Andrea Kerbuski, Capital Area Michigan Works!
• Nikali Luke, Simplified Tax & Accounting Service PC
• Emily Caswell, M3 Group
• Andrea Ragan, Capital Area IT Council
• Timothy Schmitt, City of East Lansing
• Joseph Lee Yang, Boys & Girls Club of Lansing
2012 RECIPIENTS
• James F. Anderton, V, Loomis, Ewert, Parsley, Davis & Gotting P.C
• Brian Bratta, MS, ATC, CSCS, Michigan State University
Athletic Training Department
• Nicholas Chilenko, Nicholas Creative
• Adam Henige, Netvantage Marketing
• John Miller, Artie’s Filling Station
• John Lindenmayer, League of Michigan Bicyclists
• Jake Pechtel, Potter Park Zoo
• Nicole L. Proulx, Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap P.C.
• Amber Shinn, Shinn Marketing Communications
• Kate Snyder, APR, Piper & Gold Public Relations
2011 RECIPIENTS
• Benjamin Bakken, American Eagle Superstore
• Kristin Bellar, Clark Hill PLC
• Tim Bograkos, Michigan State University Alumni Association
• Michael Ciranna, Worksquared
• Ryan Doom, Web Ascender
• Joe Ford, Netvantage Marketing
• Diontrae Hayes, Office of Senator Coleman Young
• Brittney Hoszkiw, Old Town Commercial Association
• Marc Merritt, Merrill Lynch
• Evan Pinsonnault, WLNS TV 6
2010 RECIPIENTS
• Thomas A. Stewart, Common Wealth Enterprises
• Rochelle Rizzi, Rizzi Designs, LLC
• Tremaine Phillips, Prima Civitas Foundation
• Jeffrey McWherter, Gravity Works Design
• Tobi Lyon, Adams Outdoor Advertising
• Paul Jacques, Michigan State University
• Kat Cooper, Michigan State University
• Sarah Jennings, Maner Costerisan, CPA, PC
• Jessica Knott, TechSmith
• Adam Van Lente, RetroDuck.com, Inc.
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• Justin Caine, Good Fruit Video
• Cory Chvala, Culvers of Okemos
• Julielyn Gibbons, i3 Strategies
• Jennifer Middlin, TechSmith
• Rory Neuner, Michigan Environmental Council
• Tom Ruis, Independent Bank
• Jeff Smith, City of East Lansing
• Nathan Triplett, City of East Lansing
• Danielle Weller, Jackson National Life
2008 RECIPIENTS
• Brian Anderson, Lansing Economic Development Corporation
• Kira Carter, Sparrow Specialty Hospital
• Tiffany Ford, Michigan State University Federal Credit Union
• Camron Gnass, Traction
• Ryan Henry, Kincaid Henry Building Group
• Matthew Hill, Liquid Web
• Jamie Schriner-Hooper, Old Town Commercial Association
• Brigham Smith, City of Lansing
• Karen Stefl, Such Video, Inc.
• Jessica Yorko, Sustainable Solutions
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On July 15, Gigi’s Cupcakes welcomed founder, Gigi
Butler to our region to celebrate the Grand Opening of
Gigi’s Cupcakes in East Lansing, Michigan. The line
was consistently out the door for more than two hours.
$1 from each cupcake sale was donated to Ele’s Place,
resulting in a $565 donation. Gigi’s Cupcakes had more
than 270 customers visit the during the day and sold
approximately 1,200 cupcakes were sold. Gigi’s Cupcakes
was founded in 2008 by Gigi Butler and now has 106
locations world-wide including in in Korea.
It was quite the celebration on August 3 as the Lansing
Regional Chamber of Commerce helped LaFontaine
Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram celebrate the opening
of their second location in the Greater Lansing region.
The new facility, located at 6131 S. Pennsylvania Ave,
Lansing, was home to the former Bill Snethkamp
dealership and was purchased by the LaFontaine family
on June 1. “It’s a family-run business taken over by a
family-run business,” Ryan LaFontaine said. “We looked
at the synergy of having two dealerships in Lansing
and saw it as a perfect opportunity.” LaFontaine’s father
Mike started LaFontaine Automotive Group in 1980
in Dearborn and has since expanded to 20 locations in
Michigan. LaFontaine’s presence in Lansing began with
the opening of its Ford dealership in 2012.
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August 10 for Moonsail North, a local firm focused
on strategic communications and storytelling, social
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North was celebrating their growth into a new office
located in the Riverfront Business Center at 410 S.
Cedar St., Lansing. Cutting the ribbon (from L to
R): Nick Nauta, Chamber Ambassador; Tom Hamp,
Chamber Ambassador; Katie Stiefel, Public Relations
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of Strategy, Moonsail North; Scott Swanson, Founder
and Principal, Moonsail North (holding Kai Enzo
Swanson, the newest member of #TeamMoonsail);
Rose Tantraphol (with scissors), Founder and Principal,
Moonsail North; and Michelle Rahl, Lansing Regional
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Lansing Lugnuts
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Buffalo Wild Wings - West Lansing
Mid-Michigan Building Owners &
Managers Assoc. Inc.
Capital Area Humane Society
Moore Trosper Construction Co.
Capitol Area Management Services
Myers Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
CG Financial Services
Nip-N-Sip Catering, Inc.
Congregation Shaarey Zedek
Okemos Marathon
Cornerstone Wealth Partners
Prevention and Training Services, Inc.
Costco Wholesale
ReMax
Cottage Gardens, The, Inc.
Runaway Bay Apartments
Delta River Senior Village
Schindler Elevator Corporation
Disability Network Capital Area
Sleep Number
Eaton Rapids Medical Center
Studio C!
Greenlee Consulting Services
Techmark, Inc.
Hanes & Associates, PLLC
Valu Land-Saginaw Hwy
Holt Public Schools
Victory Limited Partnership
ITC Holdings Corporation
Waterfront Bar & Grill
Johnny Mac’s Sporting Goods, Inc.
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
Junior Achievement of Mid-Michigan
Willows at Okemos, The
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Chamber Milestones
We’d like to offer a special salute to these great organizations that
reached milestone anniversaries as Chamber members this month.
Thank you for your continued support through the years!
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profiles on the LRCC website. To access and update this
information at any point, visit www.lansingchamber.org
and enter your username and password. If you have
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www.ctrlansing.com
517.886.0550
215 Washington Square Ste D
Lansing, MI 48933
www.hrc-engr.com
517.292.1488
DK SECURITY & INVESTIGATIONS
KAM MOTORS LLC
700 North Washington Ave.,Ste 201
Lansing, MI 48906
www.dksecurity.com
800.535.0646
3003 West Saginaw Street
Lansing, MI 48917
www.kammotors.com
517.327.3277
FARMERS INSURANCE
LAFONTAINE CHRYSLER
DODGE JEEP RAM
4293 Five Oaks Drive
Lansing, MI 48911
517.219.4488
GLEANER FINANCIAL CORPORATION
2018 North Cedar Street, Ste C
Holt, MI 48842
www.gleanerfinancial.com
800.294.7526
GRAND LEDGE FORD
7508 Old River Trail
Lansing, MI 48917
www.davidbrownGLF.com
517.410.8695
6131 South Pennsylvania Ave.
Lansing, MI 48911
www.thefamilydeal.com
888.706.8017
NEWBY TEAS OF LONDON
333 Albert Ave., Ste 1033
East Lansing, MI 48823
www.newbyteas.com
517.999.0590
PEAK PERFORMANCE
PHYSICAL THERAPY
4911 West St. Joe Hwy - Ste 101
Lansing, MI 48917
www.peakperformanceompt.com
517.853.6800
PERSONNEL WORLD
2049 Cedar Street, Ste B
Holt, MI 48842
www.personnelworld.com
517.323.3500
SECURIAN FINANCIAL ADVISORS
OF THE GREAT LAKES
6910 South Cedar Street, Ste 5
Lansing, MI 48911
www.SFAGreatLakes.com
517.220.6000
SUPERIOR GROWERS SUPPLY INC.
5711 Enterprise Drive
Lansing, MI 48911
www.superiorgrowers.com
517.887.2007
OCTOBER
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5: DELTA GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
COMMITTEE, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Crowne Plaza Lansing West, 925 S. Creyts Rd.,
Lansing. The Delta Government Relations Committee meets the first Wednesday of each
month to provide a forum for business leaders to discuss important issues affecting Delta
Township. To ensure adequate seating, please RSVP to Steve Japinga at
[email protected].
Lansing. The Delta Government Relations Committee meets the first Wednesday of each
month to provide a forum for business leaders to discuss important issues affecting Delta
Township. To ensure adequate seating, please RSVP to Steve Japinga at
[email protected].
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13: MEMBER MIXER, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.,
Doctors Approach, 2685 West Jolly Rd., Okemos. Doctor’s Approach is a complete care
medical and surgical dermatology practice that has been well established and respected
for more than 20 years, welcoming patients from all over the Midwest region. Dorctor’s
Approach provides the best in cutting edge, comprehensive care and services in a relaxing
and nurturing environment. No cost to attend for members ($15/non-members). Includes
hors d’oeuvres. RSVP at www.lansingchamber.org.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11: MEMBER MIXER, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Bordeaux
at Crowne Plaza, 925 S. Creyts Rd., Lansing. One of Lansing’s most talked about
restaurants, Bordeaux offers flavorful breakfast, lunch and dinner options made from
scratch. Meet up with friends or colleagues at the full bar or the Cork Room, featuring
wines, microbrews and muddled cocktails. Celebrating a special occasion or hosting a
business lunch? Three stylish private dining rooms: the Barossa, Toscana and Peninsula,
are sure to impress your guests. No cost to attend for members ($15/non-members).
Includes hors d’oeuvres. RSVP at www.lansingchamber.org.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15: ECONOMIC CLUB, The Impact of Family
Business on the Economy, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center,
East Lansing. Speakers: Keith Granger, Granger; Glenn Granger, Granger Construction;
Brig Sorber, Two Men & A Truck; Tom Archipley, Centurion Medical Products.
Moderator: Joe Schmeider, The Family Business Consulting Group. Program begins at
noon; please arrive early for registration and networking. $55/member ticket, $75/nonmember ticket or $425/table of eight (includes plated lunch). Pre-registration is required.
To register for this event, please visit www.lansingchamber.org. For additional information,
please contact Travis Richardson at 517-853-6463 or [email protected].
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21: CHAMBER 360, 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.,
Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Insurance Capital Board Room, 500 E.
Michigan Ave., Ste. 200, Lansing. Chamber members are encouraged to attend Chamber
360 to learn how to maximize your Chamber benefits, meet our staff and network with
other members. This is a FREE event, but space is limited. To register for this event,
please contact Michelle Rahl at 517-853-6457 or [email protected].
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22: OVERTIME EXEMPTION RULES
WORKSHOP, 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m., Lansing Regional Chamber Insurance
Capital Board Room, 500 E. Michigan Ave., Suite 200, Lansing. Earlier this year the
Department of Labor announced regulations that nearly double the salary threshold
necessary to exempt employees from overtime requirements. The regulations are
scheduled to go into effect on December 1, 2016. Employers need to understand the
specifics about the regulations and prepare to potentially reclassify employees to avoid
penalties. It is estimated that 4.2 million workers will become eligible for overtime as a
result of the new regulations. Join us for a discussion with Melissa Jackson, Foster Swift
shareholder with the Employment Labor and Benefits Practice Group, as we delve into
the specifics that will impact your business. $50/members ($75/non-members). Register
online at www.lansingchamber.org. For more information, contact Travis Richardson at
517-853-6463 or [email protected].
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27: 10 OVER THE NEXT TEN AWARDS,
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., University Club of Michigan State University, 3435 Forest Rd.,
Lansing. Jointly presented by the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce and Grand
River Connection, these awards recognize the young professional in our region who
will be the business and community leaders of the future. This is a free event. Visit
www.lansingchamber.org to RSVP. For additional information or to learn more about
sponsorship opportunities, contact Travis Richardson at 517-853-6463 or
[email protected].
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27: HEALTHCARE FORUM, 8:00 a.m. – 11:30
a.m., Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, East Lansing. Speakers: To be determined.
$50/members, $75/non-members or $425/ table of eight. Pre-registration is required.
Register at www.lansingchamber.org. For additional information, please contact Travis
Richardson at 517-853-6463 or [email protected]. Sponsored by Blue
Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith, P.C. Consumers Mutual,
Michigan State University and Sparrow Health System.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27: ECONOMIC CLUB, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.,
Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, East Lansing. Speaker: To be determined.
Program begins at noon; please arrive early for registration and networking. $55/member
ticket, $75/non-member ticket or $425/table of eight (includes plated lunch). Preregistration is required. Register at www.lansingchamber.org. For additional information,
please contact Travis Richardson at 517-853-6463 or [email protected].
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SEPTEMBER 2016
SEPTEMBER
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7: DELTA GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
COMMITTEE, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Crowne Plaza Lansing West, 925 S. Creyts Rd.,
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PEOPLE NEWS
Kester K. So, a member in the Lansing office of Dickinson Wright
PLLC, was recently re-elected to serve a three-year term on the
The Team Lansing Foundation, along with the Greater Lansing
Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Tourism Ambassador
Institute, are pleased to announce Malinda Barr, 2015 Greater
Lansing Certified Tourism Ambassador of the Year, has been
selected as the 2016 International CTA of the Year.
Council of the Public Corporation Law Section of the State Bar of
Michigan. Mr. So is a long-time member of the council and served
as its Chairperson in 2005-2006 and, most recently, in 2015-2016.
Kester
Barr
Sparrow has named Kevin Essenmacher, who has over 14 years’
experience in healthcare financing, as the health system’s new
Controller. Essenmacher, of Holt, is a CPA who has served for eight
years as Controller of Sparrow’s Physicians Health Plan and brings
his health plan knowledge, along with his familiarity of the health
system, to his new role.
Essenmacher
N2 Publishing is pleased to announce that it has hired Roger
Downing as an account executive. He retired after nearly 40 years in
Rehmann Principal Fred Schaard, CFP®, has been named the recipient of the 2016
Heidi Bolger Award. The award is presented by Rehmann’s Women’s Initiative Network
Council in recognition of an associate who has gone above and beyond in their support.
Three incoming college freshmen have received $500 college scholarships for tuition,
books, and school supplies from the Sparrow Carson Hospital Auxiliary to pursue
careers in healthcare. The scholarships were given to Aubree Harp of Stanton, Amulya
Jain of St. Johns, and Lindsey Keilen of Pewamo.
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the Information Technology Industry, including 25 years with IBM.
SEPTEMBER 2016
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Gigi’s Cupcakes opened in the Trowbridge Village Plaza in April.
The franchise is owned by Gina Farhat. A native to East Lansing,
Gina is excited to bring her business back to her roots. With more
than 106 independently owned Gigi’s Cupcakes franchises across the
United States, this is the only location in Michigan. Gigi’s features a
variety of gourmet cupcakes on a rotating weekly menu that changes
seasonally.
PM Environmental is proud to announce the recent appointment of Stephen Zayko,
Farhat
P.E., Q.C., to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality’s Remediation and
Redevelopment Division Response Activity Review Panel.
Sparrow Carson Hospital Caregivers honored H.K. “Pete” Poff, D.O., for his
Ida Farhat, advanced certified paralegal at Foster Swift, received the 2016 President’s
Award presented at the NALA, The Paralegal Association’s Conference and Expo held in
Las Vegas. This award was developed to recognize exceptional achievement in leadership
and contribution to the paralegal profession.
Sharp
Sparrow has appointed Kevin Sharp as its vice president of revenue
cycle. Sharp, who joined Sparrow in 2009 and has served as executive
director of revenue cycle since 2012, oversaw the health system’s
billing conversion to the new EPIC electronic medical records
system. His current oversight responsibilities also include medical
records, patient access (registration), payer contracting, and
physician and hospital billing.
outstanding 50 years of service to the region. Dr. Poff was an intern at Carson City
Hospital from 1966-1967 before practicing in the Ashley area for many years. He most
recently provided quality, compassionate care to Patients at Sparrow Medical Group
Carson City.
The certified public accounting firm of Maner Costerisan is pleased to announce the
addition of Kevin Judge, Zikora Okafor and Haley Powers as audit associates on their
professional team.
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced that Jason T.
Hanselman, Lansing-based member in the firm’s government policy
and practice group, has been appointed to serve on the Ingham
County Bar Foundation’s Board of Directors for a three-year term.
Hanselman
Enjoy your morning cup and commute with Brooke Allen, the new
mid-Michigan host and local producer for NPR’s Morning Edition
on 90.5 FM WKAR.
Schafka
Piecuch
Zemaitis
Beeckman
Dewpoint, a leading provider of technology
consulting and implementation solutions, is
pleased to welcome several new employees
to Lansing: Steven Schafka, junior business
analyst; Robert Piecuch, agile transformation
manager; Daniel Zemaitis, senior project
manager; Brian Beeckman, system engineer;
Thomas
Roth
Mylon Thomas, business analyst and
Renee Roth, director of human resources.
Allen
Sparrow Vice President Stella Cash has been awarded the East
Lansing Zonta Club’s prestigious Woman of Achievement award.
The award celebrates women who provide outstanding contributions
and involvement in community affairs and Zonta. Cash, Sparrow’s
vice president of development and strategic partnerships, is a
longtime member of the organization.
Cash
Members On The Move
Yeo & Yeo CPAs & Business Consultants welcomes Stacy Smith
as firm administrator. Smith will manage internal business affairs
and direct the operational strategies of the firm.
locations, including a 24 hour clinic 7 days a week, and have expanded their services to
provide area employers much needed Occupational Health Services.
The certified public accounting firm of Maner Costerisan is pleased to announce the
addition of Rebecca Drake, Tara Drost, and James Edgett IV as audit associates on
their professional team.
Smith
The certified public accounting firm of Maner Costerisan is pleased to announce the
addition of Ashley Cook and Alyssa Hurtado to their professional team. Cook joins the
firm as an associate in the firm’s business accounting services department. Hurtado serves
as an associate in Maner Costerisan’s business accounting services department.
earned the Delta Township paramedic recognition as a standout individual responder by
Sparrow’s Emergency Department. Green, 33, recently received the EMS Appreciation
Award for his work as a full-time paramedic with the Delta Township Fire Department.
Green also works in the Emergency Department at Sparrow Hospital’s St. Lawrence
campus.
Willingham & Cotè, P.C. is pleased to welcome Ms. Heather
Gilkey to the firm. Ms. Gilkey brings over 16 years of legal
Gilkey
experience and will be further developing their Business &
Corporate Law, Estate Planning and Real Estate Law practice
areas. Heather has extensive business, leadership and philanthropic
experience via her community involvement with the Zonta Club of
East Lansing Area, Junior League of Lansing, WKAR Development Counsel, Athena WIN and
Impression 5 Science Center.
Seems like just yesterday, Dr. Terry and Catherine Matthews’ vision came to life
when they opened their doors on August 15, 2006 at 505 N Clippert St. near Frandor
in Lansing, and started Lansing Urgent Care. Fast forward 10 years later, six clinics,
over 100 employees and the Matthews vision has come to life. Today they promote six
Jones
Crew
The Centennial Group & The Principal Financial Group® is pleased to announce three
advisors have joined the firm in July. This team of Financial Representatives & Principal
Securities Registered Representatives: Jim Voogd, Steve Jones & Brendin Crew will
work with individuals & business owners to help build plans and strategies to help ensure
more financial success.
Research involving the Sparrow stroke team has been published in a prestigious national
medical journal. The research – conducted by Sparrow stroke team members Marylou
Mitchell, MSN, RN, and former Sparrow Stroke Medical Director Syed Hussain,
M.D., the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and Michigan State
University – confirms that acute stroke Patients who are transferred to Michigan stroke
registry hospitals have more complex diagnoses and have poorer outcomes than those
who go directly to those hospitals.
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Sparrow Caregiver Jay Gordon Green’s calm demeanor and affable personality have
Voogd
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COMPANY NEWS
For the second year in a row, PM Environmental, a national, full-service environmental
consulting and engineering services firm, was selected as one of the Top 100 Firms on
environmental consulting, engineering, planning and architecture (A/E/P) firms in the
United States and Canada.
The YMCA of Metropolitan Lansing offers the Lansing Learn to Swim program,
a Safety Around Water (S.A.W.) based program curriculum designed to engage and
educate parents and youth about the importance of water safety skills and provide more of
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SEPTEMBER 2016
Liquid Web, a $90 million web hosting and cloud services provider devoted to delighting
customers, announced it has signed an agreement to purchase Rackspace® (NYSE: RAX)
Cloud Sites business unit, which will remain in San Antonio.
Members On The Move
Lansing’s youth access to water safety lessons. This is a collaborative effort with Lansing
Community College to target our most at-risk communities. The curriculum focuses
on reaching underserved communities with a special emphasis on African American and
Hispanic children in Lansing where risk of drowning among children is highest. Families
interested in learning more about safety around water and how to enroll their child in local
Y swimming and water safety classes should visit www.ymca.net/watersafety.
Olivet Nazarene University’s School of Graduate and Continuing Studies recently
NAI Mid-Michigan/TMN Commercial is pleased to announce the sale of
More than 955 runners and walkers lined up at the starting line in support of grieving
children as the 12th annual Ele’s Race 5K Run/Walk kicked off on Saturday, July 23,
2016 at the Jackson National Life Insurance Company headquarters in Okemos, Mich.
The race is Ele’s Place’s second largest annual fundraiser and raised approximately
$76,738.09. The Ele’s Race 2016 presenting sponsor was Jackson National Life
6910 S. Cedar Street, Lansing. An out of area investor purchased the 14,500
sq. ft. two story office building. Nick Vlahakis represented the Seller in
this transaction.
Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce construction is
underway on its health park, AL!VE. An expansion will accommodate the growth of the
hospital’s cardiopulmonary rehabilitation services, which will move from the hospital’s
main campus to AL!VE in 2017.
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In the works for years, Sparrow unveiled its dazzling new modern and upscale dining
area. The Gathering Place at Sparrow features bright open spaces and a wall of glass with
a view along Michigan Avenue. It showcases Sparrow’s effort to transform facilities to
meet the expectations of our patients, visitors, physicians and caregivers for quality care in
a healing environment. It officially opened to the public, Thursday, July 21.
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Indian Trails, Inc., has just put 10 new “Pure Michigan” motor coaches on the road. Like
giant billboards for tourism in the Great Lakes State, the new buses are covered with
photos of some of Michigan’s most popular destinations. Replacing 2012 models that had
been driven more than a half million miles, the new coaches represent an investment of
$2.4 million in Michigan’s intercity bus service by the Federal Transit Administration and
$609,000 by the Michigan Department of Transportation.
NAI Mid-Michigan/TMN Commercial is pleased to announce the sale of
launched new resources on their website to highlight their corporate training and
professional development programs. Courses are offered through Olivet’s partnership
program, which was developed as an educational resource to organizations providing
discounts on bachelor, master, and doctoral degree programs as well as various professional
development opportunities.
Insurance Company.
Kuntzsch Solutions worked with NextEnergy on editing and designing the Clean
Energy Roadmap report, a collaboration between Michigan and Northeast Ohio
to accelerate the region’s clean energy sector.
The Sparrow FastCare clinic at the DeWitt Meijer opened recently, offering area
residents a revolutionary new concept in fast, convenient access to high quality healthcare.
The new clinic inside the Meijer store at 12821 Cross Over Drive, Dewitt, MI is only
the second of its kind in the mid-Michigan region, offering basic medical care inside a
convenient retail location— when and where patients need it most.
Clark Construction Company has been awarded the 2015 Certificate of Commendation
for an Excellent Safety Record by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC
America). The designation recognizes Clark Construction for surpassing 50,000 work
hours in the past year with no safety incidents.
Kuntzsch Solutions worked with the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission
and the Lansing Economic Area Partnership to develop a regional prosperity
2068 Lapo Drive, Lake Odessa. This 28,000 sq. ft. former retail lumber yard
will be converted to an auto-repair facility.
‘dashboard’ website, which communicates complex socio-economic data in a
compelling way.
On Wednesday, July 27, six students proudly walked across the stage to receive their
diplomas from Ingham Academy. Ingham Academy helps “high risk” students earn
high school diplomas while learning life skills, social skills, and gaining work experience.
Students are taught on a no fail program, completing classes at their own pace.
Highfields’ coordinator of Ingham Academy, Sharlein Rose, works closely with the
students to help them succeed.
McLaren Greater Lansing has been recognized as one of the best hospitals for 2016-17
Sparrow has received a $10,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Health and
Human Services to enhance critical birthing services and work toward reducing infant
mortality.
The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) and Spartan Innovations hosted
The Hatching on July 27, 2016 at Lansing Brewing Company in Lansing. Local
entrepreneurs and supporters attended this event to cheer on the next big idea they’d like
to see hatch in Lansing. The winning idea, My Car, was presented by Amber AddrowPierson. With the My Car mobile application, parking customers can enjoy the luxury
of finding, booking, requesting and paying for parking right from their mobile phone.
Additional features that are included within the app are a vehicle locator and spot sharing.
NAI Mid-Michigan/TMN Commercial is pleased to announce that Dispute
Resolution Education Resources and Resolution Services Center at Office Park
West has doubled the square footage of their suite. Steve Slater represented
the Owner and Tenant in this expansion.
in hip and knee replacement, as well as heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease by U.S. News & World Report. McLaren Greater Lansing also ranked 19th
overall in the state of Michigan.
Spartan Specialty Vehicles, a business unit of Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAR),
manufacturer of The Premier Foundation for luxury motor coaches, announced at the
FMCA 94th International Convention the availability of its new Advanced Protection
System® (APS) . APS is a package of market-leading collision mitigation and coach
stability features designed to make owning and operating a Class A recreational vehicle
(RV) safer for drivers, passengers, and other vehicles that share the road.
Doctor’s Approach is now offering the following state-of-the-art procedures in their
Okemos medical/spa practice: Vampire Facial™, Vampire Facelift™, O-Shot™, Priapus
Shot™, and Studio Scalp - PRP for Hair Regrowth.
Yeo & Yeo CPAs & Business Consultants has been named one of Metropolitan
Detroit’s 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For by the Michigan Business &
Professional Association for the fifth consecutive year.
Members On The Move
Members of the MSUFCU Charity Committee and (first row, starting 6th from
the left) Alex Brace, Lisa McCormick, and Annie Harrison from Small Talk.
On July 26, 2016, a program was launched in the Greater Lansing area that will be
making a difference in the lives of many area residents. The B.O.P. Program (Building
Opportunities for People) was created in collaboration with local electrical company
Consolidated Electrical Contractors, The Greater Michigan Construction Academy
and the Ingham County organization Homeless Angels. The purpose of the B.O.P.
Program is to provide an opportunity for the homeless community of Greater Lansing to
build their skill set in order to find employment opportunities that allow them to enjoy a
better way of life.
The YMCA of Metropolitan Lansing announced the launch of its newest program, the
Healthy Living Mobile Kitchen. The mobile kitchen, a 54 passenger, handicap accessible
bus, donated by Kellie Dean, president of Dean Transportation, has been retrofitted with
a demonstration kitchen which will serve meals to children year-round in partnership
with the Lansing School District’s food vendor SodexoMAGIC and the Greater Lansing
Food Bank.
Moonsail North, a startup that focuses on storytelling and strategy to help innova-
tors communicate and grow, is excited to welcome Red Cedar Solutions Group as a
client.
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(Small Talk), benefiting local children who are victims of physical and sexual abuse. In
addition to raising funds from January to June, employees raised their hands against
child abuse by supporting Small Talk’s renovation efforts at its new facility. Credit Union
employees created artwork, helped design the organization’s group therapy room, and
attended the facility’s grand opening in April.
Jeff Scheibel, president and CEO of YMCA of Metropolitan Lansing joins
fellow Y employees, Casey Thompson, executive director of the downtown
Lansing YMCA branch and Ashley Beversdorf, mobile kitchen coordinator, to
celebrate the launch of the Healthy Living Mobile Kitchen.
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MSUFCU is proud to announce that after a six-month fundraising campaign, Credit
Union employees donated $79,372 to Small Talk Children’s Assessment Center
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