Upload
nketchum
View
221
Download
0
Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
7/29/2019 4711 Lrcc Focus Feb 2013 Final
1/16
1
FEBRUA
RY2013
FOC
US
Chad JordanOwner, Cravings Gourmet
Popcorn & Soda Pop Market
PLUSSpartan Motors CEOSpeaks at Economic Club
Time to Register for101st Annual Dinner
Rich Howard: NewestChamber Team Member
aCravingorSUCCeSS
Chad JordanOwner, Cravings Gourmet
Popcorn & Soda Pop Market
7/29/2019 4711 Lrcc Focus Feb 2013 Final
2/16
2
FEBRUA
Ry2013
FOC
US
Tm dmPresident and CEO
Lansing Regional
Chamber of Commerce
Some of the most
encouraging news fromthe survey was that though
executives are cautious aboutthe next six months, they areclearly more optimistic when
looking out over three years.
A recent poll reveals that business executives statewide and in the Greater
Lansing region eel better about the economy than they have in several years.
The poll also suggests that business leaders still eel there is much work to bedone in order or Michigan to be a top location or business growth.
The poll o 3,000 business and non-prot executives was conducted in
December by Baker Strategy Group and the CFI Group o Ann Arbor. Overall,
satisaction with the Michigan business climate scored a 62 out o 100 points.
Though executives surveyed indicated they elt Michigan is moving orward,
they said the state still has a ways to go to be considered a great place and
riendly climate to start a business, and to have a strong and vibrant economy.
The biggest concerns expressed by executives were healthcare costs, employee
benets costs, and a lack o available skilled labor.
Some o the most encouraging news rom the survey was that though
executives are cautious about the next six months, they are clearly more
optimistic when looking out over three years, with the 36-month outlook
scoring 72 out o 100 points.
The survey breaks out the sentiment among executives by region. Though the
overall view o the business climate was in l ine with the statewide totals, there
were interesting contrasts to how Lansing Regional Chamber o Commerce
members view our overall quality o lie compared to the rest o the state.
Business and non-prot executives in the Greater Lansing region gave elevated
marks to our higher education system (84 out o 100) than other regions o the
state. Emergency services (79), hospitals (79) and parks and recreation (76) also
scored quite high in the survey.
Business leaders in this region also rated the local talent pool slightly higher
than other areas o the state (63/61); those relatively weak numbers reinorce the
idea that our ability to retain top talent in Michigan must remain an economic
development priority.
Among the lowest marks given in the survey both statewide and in the Greater
Lansing region was in regards to the condition o our inrastructure (60 out o
100). Those numbers should lend greater urgency to legislative consideration
o Governor Snyders inrastructure plan in 2013, an issue that will be closely
monitored by the government relations team at the Lansing Regional Chamber
o Commerce.
For more inormation or to review the comparable report on the Michigan
Overall Topline Results, please visit www.michigan2013.com
The overall economic picture is improving. It is my hope this survey will serve as
an action plan blueprint to help our state urther improve its business climate.
A Message m T Pst
T Su Ss: BusssClmt imp butM Wk n
Accident Fund ........................................9
Blue Cross Blue Shield ...........................5
C2AE ....................................................14
Flagstar Bank ..........................................7
M3 Group .............................................15McLaren ................................................11
Mercantile Bank...................................BC
MSUFCU .................................................4
WKAR ...................................................10
adverTiSerS
2013B dcts
ofcsBoard ChairPaula Cunningham
Capitol National Bank
PaST ChairNancy McKeague
Michigan Health and Hospital Association
Chair eLeCTBill Kimble
C2AE
LegaL CoUnSeLJeff Hicks
Hicks & Mullett, PLLC
TreaSUrerJeff Fineis
Andrews Hooper and Pavlik
PreSidenTTim Daman
Lansing Regional Chamber
ds dctsinTL BUSineSS ServiCeS
Jean SchtokalFoster, Swift, Collins and Smith, P.C.
governMenT reLaTionSKevin McKinneyMcKinney & Associates
MarKeTing & CoMMUniCaTionJoe Ford
Netvantage Marketing
MeMBerShiP ServiCeSDeb Muchmore
Marketing Resource Group
at-L
FocusediTor
Ross Woodstock
deSign & PrinTingSpartan Printing, Inc.
MaiLingHot Prospects Direct
Cover PhoToTrumpie Photography
Dave BakerFarm Bureau Insurance
Melanie BergeronTwo Men & A Truck
Mark BurnhamMichigan State University
Leslie BroganComcast
John BrownJackson National
Life Insurance
Stella CashSparrow Health System
Shelly Davis-MielockMieshel Image Consulting
Patrick DeanDean Transportation
Andre HutsonConquest Fitness and Health
Dave MulderMeijer, Inc.
Steve ReynoldsAccident Fund Holdings
Patrick SalowMcLaren Greater Lansing
Jason SandersFifth Third Bank
Tim SalisburyPNC Bank
HeatherShawa-DeCookDemmer Corporation
Tom StewartCommon Wealth Enterprises
Bob TreziseLEAP, Inc.
Ryan VartoogianSpartan Internet Consulting
Bill WoodburyAuto-Owners Insurance
7/29/2019 4711 Lrcc Focus Feb 2013 Final
3/16
3
FEBRUA
RY2013
FOC
US
News & ets
evenT CoST iS CoMPLiMenTary or TheSe enhanCed MeMBerShiP LeveLS:
Bronze Gold Silver Platinum
WedneSday, eBrUary 6 DeltaGovernment relations Committee,8 9 a.m. Delta Township District Library, Davenport
Drive, Lansing, MI 48917. The Delta Government
Relations Committee meets the rst Wednesday o
each month to provide a orum or business leaders todiscuss important issues aecting Delta Township. To
ensure adequate seating, please RSVP to Jason Green at
TUeSday, eBrUary 12member mixer,5 - 7 p.m., Old Town Marquee. 319 E. Grand
River Avenue, Lansing, MI 48906, located between
the Unicorn Bar and Aggie Maes Bakery in Old
Town. Parking is next to the Chrome Cat across the
street. $10 member, $30 non-member. Includes hors
doeuvres.
TUeSday, eBrUary 19eConomiCClub, 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m., Kellogg Hotel &Conerence Center, East Lansing. Speaker: George
Zimmermann, vice president, Travel Michigan.
Program begins at noon; please arrive early or
registration & networking. Single tickets $40, or
tables o 8 $300 (includes lunch). Pre-registration is
required. To register or this event, please visit www.
lansingchamber.org.
ThUrSday, eBrUary 28101stannual Dinner, 5:30 8:30 p.m. Kellogg Hoteland Conerence Center, 219 S. Harrison Road, East
Lansing, MI 48824. With 800+ attendees, the Annual
Dinner is the regions premiere business celebration
and networking event. This program includes remarks
rom the Chambers incoming board Chair, honors the
outgoing Chair and board members, and is ollowed
by the presentation o the Community Service,
Outstanding Small Business and Legacy Awards. This
is also an opportunity to refect on the past years Ten
Over the Next Ten, Celebration o Regional Growthand ATHENAPowerlink and ATHENA recipients.
Early Bird pricing (through Februaruy 8) is $85/
member ticket or $630/table o 8. Ater February 8, the
cost o the event will be $100/member ticket or $800/
table o eight. Non-member pricing is $140. To register
or or additional inormation about sponsorships, please
visit www.lansingchamber.org.
WedneSday, MarCh 6DeltaGovernment relations Committee,8 9 a.m. Lexington Lansing Hotel, 925 S. CreytsRd., Lansing, MI 48917. The Delta Government
Relations Committee meets the rst Wednesday o
each month to provide a orum or business leaders to
discuss important issues aecting Delta Township. To
ensure adequate seating, please RSVP to Jason Green
ThUrSday, MarCh 7Chamber 360,8 9:30 a.m., Lansing Regional Chamber o
Commerce Insurance Capital Board Room, 500 E.
Michigan Ave., Ste. 200, Lansing, MI 48912. New,
veteran and prospective members are encouraged
to attend Chamber 360 to learn about the ull
range o Chamber benets and how to maximize
your investment. Meet our sta and nd out how
we are working or you through business growth
and advocacy initiatives, exclusive member benet
programs, member exposure, networking andeducational event opportunities. This is a FREE
event, but space is limited. To register or this event,
please contact Jennier Wagemann at 517-853-6456
ThUrSday, MarCh 7Cbre realestate upDate, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. KelloggHotel and Conerence Center, 219 S. Harrison Road,
East Lansing, MI 48824. Join representatives rom
CBRE, the global leader in commercial real estate
services, as they present Lansing ViewPoint: Trendsin Commercial Real Estate. CBRE will examine how
the local and national commercial real estate markets
are perorming today and discuss what landlords,
tenants and investors can anticipate or the uture o
the Greater Lansing area. $35/members and $45/
non-members. Registration can be completed at
ww.lansingchamber.org.
TUeSday, MarCh 12member mixer, 5 -7 p.m., TBD. $10 member, $30 non-member. Includes
hors doeuvres.
TUeSday, MarCh 19leGislativeDinner, 5:30 8 p.m., Lexington Lansing Hotel,925 S. Creyts Rd., Lansing MI, 48917. The Lansing
Regional Chambers Legislative Dinner unites
Michigans local Chambers and their key business
leaders with legislators and state Chamber ocials
or an evening o networking and spirited discussion.
Admission to this event is separate rom the Michigan
Chamber Legislative Summit. Tickets: $85/single ticket
or $630/table o eight. To register or or sponsorshipinormation, contact Michelle Rahl at 517-853-6457 or
TUeSday, MarCh 26eConomiC Club,11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m., Lexington Lansing Hotel,
925 S. Creyts Rd., Lansing MI, 48917 (LOCATION
CHANGE). Speaker: Patrick J. Kennedy, ormer U.S.
Representative and national mental health activist.
Sponsored by Capitol National Bank and The Hope
Network. Program begins at noon; please arrive early
or registration & networking. Single tickets $40, or
tables o eight $300 (includes lunch). Pre-registration
is required. To register or this event please visit www.
lansingchamber.org.
LanSing regionaL ChaMBer o CoMMerCe101ST annUaL dinner
Thursday, February 28, 2013Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center
Early Bird Pricing (until Feb 8): $85/member ticket, $630/table of eightAfter February 8: $100/member ticket, $800/table of eight
$140/non-member ticket
rstt: www.lansingchamber.org
Ctct: Jennifer Wagemann, Manager, Events & [email protected], 517.853.6456
Spssps Stll albl!
7/29/2019 4711 Lrcc Focus Feb 2013 Final
4/16
4
FEBRUA
Ry2013
FOC
US
Cmb MlstsWed like to oer a special salute to these great organizations that reached
milestone anniversaries as Chamber members this month. Thank you or your
continued support through the years!
ConSUMerSenergy
74 years
a. dean WaTKinS-eaST,inC.
57 yearsdean TranSPorTaTion,
inC.35 years
inghaM CoUnTy eConoMiC
deveLoPMenT CorP.
30 years
greaT LaKeS exPreSSServiCe, inC.
20 years
diverSiied naTionaLTiTLe agenCy
5 years
A-1 Rent-All Stop
A. Dean Watkins - East,
Inc.A.J. Boggs & Company,Inc.
ACE Cleaning &Restoration
Air Handling EquipmentCo., Inc.
AP Cleaning Company
Blue Care Network oMichigan
Boji GroupCapital Honda
Coldwell Banker HubbellBriarWood
Consumers Energy
Cornerstone WealthPartners
Country Stitches
Crystal Mountain Resort
& SpaDavenport University
Dean Transportation, Inc.
Delta Side BusinessAssociation
Diversied National TitleAgency
Douglas Steel Company
Great Lakes ChristianCollege
Great Lakes ExpressService, Inc.
Hayes Green BeachMemorial Hospital
Hyundai o Lansing
Ingham CountyEconomic Dev. Corp.
Jackson National LieInsurance Co.
Jimmys PubKW Corporation Inc.
Lansing, City o
Magnesium Products oAmerica, Inc.
Michigan StateUniversity Foundation
Modernistic Carpet &Upholstery Cleaning
Mortons Fine Catering
Mount Hope Church
Sams Club
Siena Heights University
Stokosa Prosthetic Clinic
T.L. Hart, Inc.
The Green Door BluesBar & Grill
arTeMiS
TeChnoLogieS,inC.2501 Coolidge Rd.,
Ste. 503
East Lansing, MI 48823
Phone: (517) 336-9915
artemis-solutions.com
CreeKWood
aParTMenTSP.O. Box 305
Holt, MI 48842
Phone: (517) 202-3606
LaonTaine ord
o LanSing5103 S. Cedar St.
Lansing, MI 48911
Phone: (248) 705-3255
Fax: (517) 882-5396
theamilydeal.com
p g f Cw k y cc f --d. t w
y c C cc y. Cc 517.487.6340 f y y q
cg cc.
Welcome nw Mmbs
Thank You rw Mmbs
Federally insuredby the NCUA
517-333-2365 800-678-4968
www.msufcu.org/business
Branch LocationsEastLansing3777 West Rd.
4825 E. Mt. Hope Rd.
523 E. Grand River Ave.
MSU Union, 49 Abbot Rd., Rm. 108
Lansing104 S. Washington Sq.
653 Migaldi Ln.200 E. Jolly Rd.
Haslett16861 Marsh Rd. Okemos1775 Central Park Dr.AuburnHills3265 Five Points Dr.
*Platinum Resource Visa Credit Card currently available to Michigan-based businesses only.
Whether youre traveling across the country
or around the world, the MSUFCU Platinum
Resource Visa Credit Card* is accepted
virtually everywhere.
MSUFCU Visa cardholders enjoy:
Creditlimitsupto$50,000
Noapplicationorannualfees
AutoRentalCollisionDamageWaiver
$1,000,000Travel-AccidentInsurance
Emergencycardreplacement
Emergencycashdisbursement
TravelwithcondencewhenyoucarrytheMSUFCU Platinum Resource Visa Credit Card.
Apply today.
The Only Business Card
You Need to Carry
7/29/2019 4711 Lrcc Focus Feb 2013 Final
5/16
5
FEBRUA
RY2013
FOC
US
Government rlts
New State Representative Tom Leonard (R-District93-DeWitt) is settling into his oce and getting
right down to business at the State Capitol. The
Majority Caucus vice chair says its been a whirlwind
getting adjusted to his new schedule, but he is excited
and ready to get to work. His number one ocus will
primarily be on how to continue to create more jobs
and improve Michigans economy. He understands
that while there is no silver bullet answer, Michigan is
uniquely positioned to improve economically during
his rst term and he is eager to be a part o the process.He will also keep a c lose eye on regulatory reorm,
vocational training or a skilled workorce, and public
saety an interest that was well-honed as a ormer
assistant Attorney General. Leonard will also serve
as vice chair o the bi-partisan Capitol Caucus, and
he indicated that there is a great deal o excitement
among the new legislators to address issues and
opportunities or mid-Michigan. The Capitol Caucus
is tentatively planning to meet by the end o January.
Representative Leonards sta is getting adjusted aswell with Phil Goodrich serving as legislative director;
Larry Fouts in constituent relations; and Nick Roberts
(intern) rounding out his team.
The 2013 Chambers o Commerce Legislative Dinner is expected to draw another large crowd o Chamber
ocials rom around Michigan who will be interested to hear how state lawmakers and ocials rom Governor
Snyders administration view the status o key policy initiatives this year. The Legislative Dinner, sponsored by the
Lansing Regional Chamber o Commerce, will be held rom 5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19 at the
Lexington Lansing Hotel.
The Legislative Dinner has been a orum or state lawmakers and administration ocials to discuss leading state
issues with representatives o the Michigan business community and Chamber ocials. In 2012, panelists included
Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville, House Majority Floor Leader Jim Stamas, Bill Rustem, GovernorSnyders Director o Strategy, and Dennis Muchmore, Chie o Sta or Governor Snyder.
The 2013 Legislative Dinner begins with a reception at 5:30 p.m. ollowed by dinner and the guest panel. Tickets
are $85/single ticket or $630/table o eight. Reservations can be made by contacting Michelle Rahl at mrahl@
lansingchamber.org or 517-853-6457.
Stt rpstt Tm LJs Lcl Lslt dlt
2013 Lslt dSt Mc 19
Panelists at the 2012Legislative Dinner
answered a widerange of questions.L-R: House MajorityFloor Leader JimStamas; SenateMajority LeaderRandy Richardville;Bill Rustem, Directorof Strategy for Gov.Snyder; and DennisMuchmore, Chief of
Staff for Gov. Snyder.
Kristin Beltzer (LRCC), State RepresentativeTom Leonard
Learn more today.Contact the Lansing Regional Chamber
of Commerce at 1-517-487-6340 or visitmibeneftadvisor.com/lansingchamber.
Your Chamber Exclusively Endorses
gr wSustainable health caresolutions or your
small business
a healthy work force.
Blue Cross Blue Shield o Michigan and Blue Care Network
are nonproft corporations and independent licensees
o the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
bcbsm.com/grow
R011752
_ .
7/29/2019 4711 Lrcc Focus Feb 2013 Final
6/16
6
FEBRUA
Ry2013
FOC
US
Tl Mc ecut t Kt tbu ecmc Club Luc
Spt Mts Ceo: gt Lspesus ecllc
Economic Club
George Zimmermannn o Travel Michigan will be the eatured
speaker at the Tuesday, February 19 Economic Club luncheon. The
Economic Club luncheon will be held rom 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at
the Michigan State University Kellogg Hotel and Conerence Center.
George Zimmermann takes this view o his position as vice presidento Travel Michigan: My job is to increase spending in Michigan and i
what we are doing does not do that, then we should stop doing it.
By all accounts, Zimmermannn and Travel Michigan are doing an
outstanding job in building and promoting Michigans powerul
tourism industry.
During his tenure at Travel Michigan, Zimmermann helped launch the Pure
Michigan branding campaign, which has continued to earn national recognition.
During his Economic Club appearance, Zimmermann will discuss the
Pure Michigan brand and the status o the campaign today, including
its expansion to include economic development and business initiatives
including Pure Michigan Business Connect and Pure Michigan Talent
Connect.
The February Economic Club luncheon is sponsored by Rehmann.
Tickets are $40/individual ticket or $300/table o eight. Tickets can
be purchased at www.lansingchamber.org. For any questions, please
contact Jennier Wagemann, manager o events and programming, at
517.853.6456 or [email protected].
The Chambers Economic Club is dedicated to promoting and stimulating economic
growth through timely and insightul orums presented or personal and proessional
development.
Leadership ensures excellence and excellence always attracts, whether its in each
o us as individuals, in our organizations or prevalent throughout the community.
That was the message delivered by Spartan Motors President and CEO John
Sztykiel to the crowd o 320 at the January Economic Club Luncheon.
We have 1,700 associates across the country and each one o them is a leader,
said Sztykiel. We have people that are passionately committed to leadership.
Spartan Motors, Inc. designs, engineers and manuactures specialty chassis,
specialty vehicles, truck bodies and atermarket parts or the recreational,
emergency response, government services, deense and service vehicle markets.
Sztykiel cited nine qualities that are necessary or great leadership: vision, strategy,
ocus, alignment, dierentiation, speed, passion, perseverance and excellence.
Leadership skills were severely tested at Spartan Motors in 2008 when the
combination o decline in government contracts and the national recession caused
the company to realize they had to transorm their business.
80 percent o our business was government related, and we knew we had to
transorm the organization, said Sztykiel. One o the core reasons businesses
dont evolve is that its leaders dont evolve.
Spartan orged new relationships and moved into new markets as a result o their transormational process o the past ew years. Spartan reported sales o $426 million in
2011, and is ocused on sustaining their position as a global leader in the design, engineering and manuacture o specialty vehicles and chassis.
George Zimmermann
Spartan Motors President and CEO told the January EconomicClub, Dreams become vision and that vision becomes your realitythrough great leadership.
7/29/2019 4711 Lrcc Focus Feb 2013 Final
7/16
7
FEBRUARY2013
FOC
US
Membership Scs
We like this state. No, we love this state. Its who we are. It s what drives us.
We also like proving that a bank from right here is better for your business.
Not always an easy task. There isnt a mold, only a model work harder.
Because local matters today and tomorrow. Thanks for letting us prove it.
Personal Mortgage Business Commercial
Partner with us today.
(888) 324-4100flagstar.com/businessLike us on
Member FDIC
Local matters.But, you already knew that.
7/29/2019 4711 Lrcc Focus Feb 2013 Final
8/16
8
FEBRUARy2013
FOCUS
a C SuccssBenjamin Franklin was credited with the saying, Out o adversity comes opportunity.
For Chad Jordan, the adversity started in 2004 when he lost his job. In many ways, it
was a blessing in disguise because it was a job that Chad didnt care or all that much.
I hated the way it elt, said Jordan. I hated the act that someone else was in controlo my uture.
The very day he was terminated, Chad began developing a business plan, which at the
time he considered only as a back-up strategy (I knew I needed a job). Three years
later, Chad started a business selling specialty popcorn. Today, Cravings Gourmet
Popcorn & Soda Pop Market produces and sells 16 favors o popcorn and 150-200
varieties o bottled soda pop rom its operation in Lansings Old Town.
To better understand how he managed to turn adversity into opportunity, it is helpul
to know Jordans background. Chad has spent 36 o his 40 years in Lansing.
He enjoyed a 16-year career in retail, starting as a 16-year old at Go Supermarket
in East Lansing. Chad went on to work at Sams Club and Kroger, where he was
responsible or hiring the management sta or all Kroger stores in Michigan. Along
the way, Chad discovered his passion or marketing and advertising.
In trying to develop an idea or a business, Chad gured it made sense to combine
what he knew and what he loved. His expertise was in retail. He had ond childhood
memories o resh popcorn that was usually made on a stove. The kernel o an idea or
Cravings Popcorn came ollowing a visit to another popcorn store in Michigan.
There was a small problem in getting started and its called having no money. In
struggling to gure out how to get his venture started, Chad became riends with a
couple that had a kettle corn business at the Lansing City Market. Chad purchased
the couples equipment or $5,000 and in 2007, his dream was well on its way to
becoming a reality.
Cravings employee Matt Strickling gets prepared for another busyday at the Old Town establishment.
7/29/2019 4711 Lrcc Focus Feb 2013 Final
9/16
9
FEBRUARY2013
FOCUS
Like all start-up entrepreneurs, Chad
had a ew lessons to learn along the way.
Customers told him his original oering
o 30-40 favors were too much. He
whittled his product line down to three
favors. Steadily, the business developed
a ollowing and in 2010 with just
$6,500, Chad opened his new store on
Turner Street in Old Town.
O all the various favors, caramel
popcorn (our varieties) and cheddar
cheese popcorn (ve varieties) remain
the best sellers. The idea to oer glass-
bottle soda pop was to lend to the notion
that the Cravings experience is one or
all ages. The majority o the soda pop
at Cravings is made with cane sugar asopposed to ructose syrup.
We wanted to make something
unique, said Jordan. Its something
special a parent can enjoy with their
kids.
To help grow his business, Chad turned
to the marketing and advertising
experience he learned during his retail career. He had to deal with the stark reality o
building a business on a very small budget. Chad developed a dynamic social mediaprogram that has engaged customers in every acet o his business.
My goal was to build a community around a brand, said Jordan. I a customer is
involved in the development o a business, they will be more likely to support that
business.
Chad uses Facebook to get new ideas or promotions and products and to get eedback
on customer service and other operational issues. A recent Facebook suggestion rom
a customer regarding the current bacon phenomenon resulted in a maple caramel
popcorn with hickory smoked bacon.
I people are talking about it, we eel we should give them what they are interested
in, says Jordan.
Chads business also has a separate Facebook page, Cravings Community Popcorn
Chad Jordan, owner ofCravings Gourmet Popcorn& Soda Pop Market. r y w c. D wy w
dg. Wy g
w y d.
The WorkSafe PeopleThe WorkSafe People
Project, through which the company donates popcorn to various community projects
during the course o the year. Chad also uses Twitter and YouTube, where he
produces what he calls un videos that showcase the Cravings brand and gives the
business a personality.
Cravings Popcorn has grown steadily, experiencing sales growth o over 2000 percent
in the past our years. Chad attributes much o the success to his six employees, who
he says have considerable input into how the business is run.
Without great employees we would not be successul, says Jordan. I treat them
like amily.
Chad also attributes much o his success to his amily, including his wie o 16 years,
Rebecca, and sons Connor, 15 and Brock, 12.
Expansion is very much on Chad Jordans mind. He hopes to open a second store in
2013 in either Okemos or the west side o Lansing. He also plans to begin oering
ranchising opportunities in 2014-2015.
Successul people always seem to gure out how to take the lessons they have
learned in lie and work them to their advantage. For Chad Jordan, the advice
he oers others rom his lessons learned include having a good plan and being
passionate about what youre is doing.
Do something you love and something in which you eel you can be an expert, says
Jordan.
Chad encourages budding entrepreneurs to work on being the best at whatever they
choose to do.
Run your own race, says Jordan. Dont worry about what the others are doing.
Worry about being the best at what you do.
Follow that advice and Chad Jordan bets you wont be let craving success.
7/29/2019 4711 Lrcc Focus Feb 2013 Final
10/16
10
FEBRUARy2013
FOCUS
Its not too late to register or the
Greater Lansing regions premier
business celebration and networkingevent o the year - the 101st Annual
Dinner o the Lansing Regional
Chamber o Commerce (LRCC).
This years Annual Dinner will be
held rom 5:15 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. on
Thursday, February 28 at the Michigan
State University Kellogg Hotel and
Conerence Center.
With 800+ attendees, the Annual
Dinner has long remained a must-attend program in the business
community. In addition to connecting
with business leaders, the Annual
Dinner oers an opportunity
to recognize the outstanding
accomplishments o the Greater
Lansing business community. The
program will honor the outgoing LRCC
chair and board members, includes
remarks rom the incoming boardchair, Paula Cunningham, and includes
the presentation o the Community
Service, Outstanding Small Business
and Legacy Awards. We will also take
time to recognize the 2012 10 Over
the Next Ten recipients, Celebration o
Regional Growth honorees, as well as
the ATHENA and ATHENAPowerlink
recipients.
Early bird pricing or the AnnualDinner is available until February 8 at
the rate o $85 or individual tickets
and $630 or a table o eight. Regular
pricing (ater February 8) is $100 or an
individual ticket and $800 or a table
o eight. Non-member pricing is $140.
Registration can be completed at www.
lansingchamber.org.
The Annual Dinner also representsa premier marketing opportunity or
organizations interested in making those
crucial business-to-business connections.
Sponsorship inormation can be
obtained rom Jennier Wagemann at
517.853.6456.
Many thanks to those sponsors already
supporting the LRCC Annual Dinner,
including:
goLd SPonSorSAuto-Owners Insurance
Sparrow Health System
Two Men and a Truck
SiLver SPonSorSEmergent BioSolutions
Loomis, Ewert, Parsley, Davis
& GottingFraser, Trebilcock, Davis & Dunlap, P.C.
WKAR
Bronze SPonSorSCapitol National Bank
Fith Third Bank
Huntington Bank
SMaLL BUSineSS SPonSorWarner Norcross & Judd, LLP
Band SPonSorLAFCU
Membership Scs
rst T t 101st Ls rlCmb Cmmc aul d
One o our newest members was kind enough to share his
impressions about the importance o membership in the
Lansing Regional Chamber o Commerce.
Joining the Chamber is one o the nest things I could
have done or my business; the small investment that I
made has already paid or itsel ater only a short amount
o time. I challenge the reader to show us another
organization which has such a high level o respect, and
can enhance your business with the benets o the Lansing
Regional Chamber o Commerce.
For me to say that the Chamber is just another association
would do it injustice. I attended my rst member mixer
and I must say that it was a watershed event. I met so
many great proessionals which I am condent will assist
or have an impact in catapulting my business into the
uture.
The Chamber has so many resources that I arrived with 25
o my business cards, and within the rst hour they were
all given to prospective clients, riends, and ellow business
people in Lansing.
Christopher Harris
CEO, Harris Applied Research
MmbTstml
7/29/2019 4711 Lrcc Focus Feb 2013 Final
11/16
11
FEBRUARY2013
FOCUS
Membership Scs
Lansing Regional Chamber o Commerce (LRCC)
president and CEO Tim Daman is pleased to announcethat Rich Howard has been hired as vice president o
business development. In this position, Howard will be
responsible or overseeing LRCC membership growth
and retention eorts, as well as maximizing member
investment opportunities.
Rich Howard has more than 22 years o experience
working with public school districts, nonprot
organizations, and nation and statewide associations,
said Daman. His demonstrated leadership abilities will
be a tremendous asset in helping the Lansing RegionalChamber o Commerce grow the organization and deliver
more value to our members.
The Lansing Regional Chamber o Commerce is the premier business advocacy
organization in the Greater Lansing region and it is a privilege to join this great
team, said Howard. The Chambers most important role is to serve our members,
and we will strive to ensure that we are providing programs and services that meet
the needs o business organizations in the region.
Howard has served as chie nancial ocer o the Lansing Economic Area
Partnership (LEAP, Inc.) since 2011. He also served as interim president and CEOduring a leadership transition at LEAP, Inc. and coordinated all administrative and
und development-related activities or the Lansing Promise, an award promised
to graduates o public and private schools within the boundaries o the Lansing
School District. Rich also served as vice president o strategic initiatives at Lansing
Community College, and has also served in executive roles at Grand Valley State
University and Baker College o Owosso.
Rich holds a Bachelors Degree in Communications and a Masters Degree in
Counseling rom Michigan State University. He is currently a licensed proessional
counselor in the State o Michigan and serves on the board o several nonprots.
rc hw Js Lsrl Cmb svc Pst Busssdlpmt
Caring forour communityAt McLaren Greater Lansing, we are honored to provide
our community exceptional health care across many areas:
State-of-the-art cardiovascular care
featuring a Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Cardiac Center
of Excellence, as well as expert care from the physicians of
McLaren Cardiovascular Group and McLaren Cardiothoracic
& Vascular Surgeons
Minimally invasive and robotic surgeries
offering patients shorter hospital stays, less pain and scarring,
quicker recoveries, and overall better outcomes
World-class cancer care through McLaren Cancer Institute
the largest cancer care network in the state, including McLaren
Medical Oncology Associates, an outpatient facility where
oncologists, nurses and the cancer treatment team take pride
in being part of each patients family support system
McLaren Orthopedic Hospital
the states largest dedicated orthopedic hospital and third busiest
joint replacement facility, as well as a Blue Cross Blue Shield of
Michigan Blue Distinction Center for knee and hip replacement
Comprehensive womens health services
for all stages of life provided in a comfortable and inviting
atmosphere, as well as a birthing center that combines a
compassionate labor and delivery team with a warm,
soothing setting
To find a physician, visit mclaren.org/lansingdoctors.
401 W. Greenlawn Ave., Lansing, MI 48910 | (517) 975-6000mclaren.org/lansing
rc hw,
LrCC vc
Pst Busss
dlpmt
7/29/2019 4711 Lrcc Focus Feb 2013 Final
12/16
12
FEBRU
ARy2013
FOCUS
PeoPLe neWSg r Cct, a young proessionals
networking organization, has elected its 2013 board
o directors: Mc Mtt, president (Merrill
Lynch); gbll Js, secretary; Pt tl,
treasurer (Doctors Company); nm But,
communications chair, (Martin Waymire);a
r, special events chair (Capital Area IT Council);
B gll, networking programs chair (Fraser
Trebilcock); rcl zlst, membership chair
(MSU); Mtt Subsk, sponsorship and nance
chair (Maner Costerisan); anda Kbusk,media chair (Capital Area Michigan Works!);
d Lck, a shareholder
in st Swts Lansing
oce, will teach a course on
Public Private Partnerships
(P3) to law students at
the University o Western
Ontario. Mr. Lick will be
joined by the Canadian
Consulate General RoyNorton, who will address the
class.
Publcm, ic., a ull-
service marketing and
communications rm, has
promoted S hks
to administrative accounting
assistant.
T aSU gup, an employee owned corporation
that provides services to the insurance industry
and sel-insured organizations, elected its 2013
ocers and ESOP Committee. The 2013 Board o
Directors is as ollows: T oC Lrs,
Jms r. Mttws, Km Plk and db
Cls. The ollowing individuals were elected as
ocers o the corporation or 2013: db Cls,
president, S htm, secretary/treasurer,T oC Lrs, chairman andJms r.
Mttws, vice chairman. The Board appointed
the ollowing to the ESOP Fiduciary Committee:
db Cls chair, Cl hs, C
Js andau Pk. The Board elected the
ollowing as ESOP Trustees:Jms r. Mttws
chair and S htm. The ollowing
individuals were appointed to the ESOP Advisory
Committee: Ts Cp chair,Jul Sms
and Kst Spl.
The local CPA and business advisor y rm oM
Csts is pleased to announce thatJ
all, CPa, CgM and B Twll, CPa,
have been promoted to senior manager.
Throughout 2012, MSU l Ct U
oered a variety o special promotions to celebrate
its 75th anniversary. MSUFCU recently announced
the winners o its two 75th anniversary grand prizes:
Pl num, who won a $7,500 Classic Travel
package, and Mcl husck, who won a $7,500
git card to Wheat Jewelers.
Tw M a a Tuck, a
home and business moving
company, is pleased toannounce the addition o a
new employee at the Lansing
oce.am Wls
was recently hired as a move
consultant.
J yu is one o the newest additions to the
e Ptsps team, assisting as a marketing
and public relations intern.
Jssc st also joins e Ptsps as a
public relations intern.
T gt Ls
Ct vsts
Buu is pleased to
announce that sales manager
ht Cp Km
recently earned the highly-
regarded Certied Meeting
Proessional designation rom
the National Convention
Industry Council.
T Cptl aMuctu Cucl
has named Mcll
C as the new
executive director.
om B iju
rbltt Ctis excited to announce the
addition od. rbcc
Wtt as the new medical
director. Rebecca Wyatt,
D.O., specializes in Physical
Medicine and Rehabilitation
at Michigan State University.
L Bl, branch manager or
Cts Bk in Lansing,
has received the companysprestigious Business Banking
Certicate. The certicate,
which takes up to a year
to earn, requires successul
completion o a series o
educational classes combined
with hands-on training while
working with business owners.
Mcll Bb has been named the new vice
president o agent services at gtus.
M Csts is pleased to announceJ
L. Stl, CPa as a new principal eective January 1,
2013.
y & y, CPas &
Busss Csultts,
is pleased to announce
that Su Sp has
joined the rm as marketing
director.
Members o T M
d Lck
S hks
am Wls
ht Cp Km
Mcll C
d. rbcc Wtt
L Bl
Su Sp
msuFCu vc pckg Wp n
msuFCu W Jw W mc hck
d Fy
7/29/2019 4711 Lrcc Focus Feb 2013 Final
13/16
13
FEBRU
ARY2013
FOCUS
Congratulations toJssc Wstm-Su,
occupational therapist at om B iju
rbltt Ct, or achieving her certication
as a Certied Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS).
The Lms, ewt,
Psl, ds & gtt
P.C. law rm is pleased
to announce thatJck C.
ds has been named the
2013 Board Chair or the
Lansing Economic AreaPartnership (LEAP, Inc.)
Bts Sulus, a project
engineer at Mtlst
ittl ic., was
recently recognized by The
Manuacturing Institute,
Deloitte, University
o Phoenix, and the
Society o ManuacturingEngineers with a Women
in Manuacturing STEP
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Production)
Award or her excellence and leadership in
manuacturing.
abm & g, P.C., Ctf Publc
accutts, is pleased to announce 2013 promotions
at the East Lansing oce:J Smt, CPa,
was promoted to manager andal W was
promoted to senior auditor.
St Wlk has joined M Csts as a
business solutions specialist.
Stunned by the tragedy in Newtown, Conn., olt
Cll senior Ptt g, Lansing, elt compelled
to do something to help. She designed a T-shirt
honoring the 26 victims six women, 12 girls, eight
boys which she began selling on Facebook. The
project has now raised more than $4,000 or the Sandy
Hook Support Fund administered by the United Way
o Western Connecticut, with orders coming in rom 38
dierent states. Patty hopes to raise $5,000 by Feb. 22,
the nal day to purchase a T-shirt.
CoMPany neWSPublcm, ic., a ull-service marketing
communications rm, was chosen rom among 11
contenders to provide public relations services to
support the grand opening o Cabelas Outpost Store in
Saginaw.
y & y CPas is helping to advance Michigans
growth by nurturing companies through pro bono
services under the Pure Michigan Business Connect
initiative. This initiative, developed by the Michigan
Economic Development Corporation (MEDC),
connects early-stage Michigan companies with
proessionals who will provide legal, accounting and
other services at little to no cost. Over the next ve
years, Yeo & Yeo will donate up to a grand total o
$250,000 in services to select Pure Michigan BusinessConnect program participants.
LaCU has purchased a reestanding building in
Mason to oer members easier access and additional
services. Currently located inside the Mason Meijer
store, the LAFCU branch will be expanding and
relocating to a acility at 750 N. Cedar St., next to
McDonalds and just o U.S. 127 in Mason.
olt Cll was recently awarded a $5,000 grant
rom Stt m isuc Cmps in supporto its Char les Trubac Endowed Scholarship. Trubac,
who previously served as regional vice president o State
Farm, is a trustee emeritus o the college and a ounding
member o its Risk Management and Insurance Center.
Clk Cstuct Cmp ocials proudly
joined in the celebration marking the grand opening o
the renovated Michigan State University Union. Clark
Construction served as Construction Manager on the
MSU Union project.
On January 3, the U.S. Department o Energy
announced that it has awarded nms and
MBi up to $2.5 million to develop new enzyme-based
technologies to convert corn stover into sugars or
subsequent conversion into biouels.
A new year heralds in a new NAME or Aging Services
o Michigan, now known as LAgeMc.
Inormation about its new initiatives can be ound at its
web site, www.LeadingAgemi.org.
Plt M PLLC, one o the nations largest
certied public accounting and business advisory
rms, has been named or the 15th consecutive year
to FORTUNE magazines list o the The 100 Best
Companies to Work For.
T gt Ls Ct vsts
Buu is pleased to announce that it has successully
achieved re-accreditation rom the Destination
Marketing Accreditation Program.
McL gt Ls was recently awarded
Primary Stroke Certication rom the Healthcare
Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP), an
independent accreditation organization recognized by
the Centers or Medicare and Medicaid Services.
ast Ct U has put the nishing touches on
its newest location, 5615 W. Saginaw Hwy. in Lansing.
The new branch opened January 22, 2013. Asteras
Waverly Rd. location has transitioned to entirely
administrative unctions.
MSU l Ct U (MSUFCU) recently
partnered with Michigan State Universitys University
Housing, Child and Family Charities, and Auburn Hills
Fireghters Helping Hands or its 2012 Giving Tree.
Sixty children rom MSUs University Housing and
ninety-our children rom Child and Family Charities
received gits rom their holiday wish lists. Fivechildren rom the Auburn Hills Fireghters Helping
Hands program received gits, and a check or more
than $1,100 was also presented to this organization.
Members o T M
Jck C. ds
Bts Sulus
t t- g c f gdy
nw, C., dgd y o Cg
py G f lg.
r f msuFCu d a hFfg hg hd w Gg t
msuFCu okd uy bc a
h.
7/29/2019 4711 Lrcc Focus Feb 2013 Final
14/16
14
FEBRU
ARy2013
FOCUS
Chamber i act
t lg rg C cd cg cy ddc Kwlg C-Fcy off c s G lk C Cg (GlCC) ag 28, 2012. pcdf, Cy e, m ny, b sc, GlCC pd ly C , D. lyd Kw, tD, J C d s hgc.
a: a c cwdf C jyd Jy m m, d
w Dc ac fcy 2685 Jy rd, ok.
keeping things onthe up-and-up.
(and the down-low)
Reaching new heights,
building stronger foundations,
elevating human achievement.
Architecture, Engineering & Planning
c2ae.com 866.454.3923
Michigan
Lansing Gaylord
Grand Rapids Escanaba
Kalamazoo
New YorkCanton
lf: t C m Dc ac w -gc f w kdg f cyc g!
7/29/2019 4711 Lrcc Focus Feb 2013 Final
15/16
15
FEBRU
ARY2013
FO
CUS
Chamber i act
group
M3 Group is a full-service
branding agency rallying
together to move businesses
forward. To add momentum
to your branding efforts, give
us a call at 517.203.3333 or
check out www.m3group.biz
to learn more about what we
can do for you.
BRAND FORWARD
614 Seymour Ave. | Lansing, MIP 517.203.3333 | F 517.203.3334
www.m3group.biz
7/29/2019 4711 Lrcc Focus Feb 2013 Final
16/16
PRSRT STDU.S. POSTAGEPaidLANSING, MI
PERMIT NO. 622
The Stadium District
500 East Michigan Avenue, Suite 200
Lansing, MI 48912
Ph. 517.487.6340
lansingchamber.org
Address Correction Requested
to get youHere There.
517.853.2700www.mercbank.com
At Mercantile Bank, we know that when
you succeed, we succeed. Thats why
we are here to offer you innovative
banking solutions, tailored to your
needs. So whether you are looking for
a business loan, a home mortgage or
personal banking services, discover a
local bank thats focused on you and
where you want to be. Mercantile Bank.
Here to get you there.
(L-R) Standing: Annie Wittenberg, Tom Hoban, Brad Wahr
(L-R) Sitting: Mark Conn, Heidi McNaughton
3737 Coolidge RoadEast Lansing, MI 48823