November/December 2015 Cadillac Area Business Magazine

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Cadillac AreaA Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce Publicatio

BUSINESS MAGAZINENOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2015 Volume 21-No. 6

Reaching forhealthier heightsSee pages 5 & 6


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ur cover story outlines the impor-

tance and overall commitment by

various community stakeholders

charged with a mission of cre-

ating a healthier region. At the

September Cadillac Area Health Coalition

Health Summit the objective, in part, was

to generate a community call to action

through discussion and strategies hinged

by collaborative efforts.The Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce

continues to be a visible partner, with com-

munity organizations in promoting work-

place wellness education, but being at the

table for other broad-based initiatives is

necessary, too. As an organization, we have

been involved with health and wellness

education, resource assistance and, when

requested, facilitate meetings and spon-

sor programs. Over the last decade, the

Chamber has initiated member involve-

ment, but there is more to do.

The health summit was important and

solidified the need for a larger involve-

ment beyond those tasked through their

specific missions. It is also the reason why

we are prioritizing this important topic in

the Cadillac Area Business Magazine. As

referenced in the cover story, we do have

community strengths, coupled with natu-

ral resource advantages and the collabora-

tive nature of the Cadillac area, a regional

embrace for healthier outcomes is pos-

sible. A real commitment has to be in play

and business can and should provide a

leadership role.

We have numerous members that haveadvanced innovative approaches and in

some cases been successful in moving

toward a healthier workforce. The reality is

the individual/employee now has a grea

personal responsibility in context of t

total health care cost structure. I appla

member organizations for advancing w

ness programs. A healthier workforce h

overarching impact beyond containi

health care costs. Yes, cost containment

a primary focus for businesses, includi

the Cadillac Area Chamber of Commer

but the benefits of workplace wellness c

positively impact productivity, absentism, morale, recruitment, and retention

employees.

This much is known, a cost dispar

does exist when factoring medical servi

provided in comparison to preventat

measures. A substantive regional outco

would be slowing that disparity and adv

cating for preventative screenings, lea

ing family history and attacking treatab

diseases through a healthier lifestyle or

minimum, understanding of what not

do. Initiating a workplace wellness p

gram does not have to involve significa

investment and components can be mo

eled in the household or even a neighb

hood. If business needs to lead, it is f

that family accountability can be part

formula beyond the employee. Spous

children, siblings and neighbors can k

start motivation, provide encourageme

and foster teamwork beyond the wo

place for a healthier lifestyle.

I would strongly encourage our me

bers to get involved regionally by shari

expertise, resources, energy and affirm

collaborative steps and actions to produ

outcomes that will be make a differenThe health summit provided the cataly

now we need to do more. The region w

if we succeed.

2 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2015 - CADILLAC AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Mission StatementThe Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce is

a visible business leader that advocates and

drives business opportunities. Through business

alliances, we are a catalyst for our membership

and provide a persuasive regional voice

benefiting our communities.

Kelly Smith, Executive DirectorBaker College of Cadillac

Dave Cox, Vice ChairWexford Missaukee ISD

Trent Mulder, TreasurerBaird, Cotter & Bishop, PC.

Kelly Cater, Past Executive DirectorRec Boat Holdings

Doug DeYoung,Consumers Energy

Don Schepers,Schepers Agency, Inc.Kyle Hogg,Dental Health Professionals

Melody Hurley,Walmart Superstore

Stephen King,Law Office of King & King

Tim Knaggs,Fekete Knaggs & Burr Insurance

Karl Marcusse,PADNOS

Dan Minor,Cadillac Castings, Inc.

Pete Stalker,Mercantile Bank of Michigan

Brian Williams,Blue Heron Caf & Bakery

CHAMBER STAFF

Bill Tencza, [email protected]

Deb Gillies, Leadership Director/[email protected]

Amanda Hamilton, Administrative [email protected]

Kent Wood, Director of Government [email protected]

Mike Acosta, Great Start [email protected]

Website:www.cadillac.org

Printer: Pleasant Graphics

Publisher:Cadillac Area Chamber of CommerceTheCadillac Area Business Magazineis a publica-tion of the Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce. TheChamber reserves the right to edit or refuse articlesand advertisements submitted to the Cadillac Area

Business Magazineand reserves the right in its solediscretion to accept or refuse inserts and other materi-als to be distributed through the publication.

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Better health

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The statistics can be sobering. One-third of area residents are obese,

the death rate for lower respiratory disease is significantly higher

than the state average, more of the area population smoke than the

state average, and the numbers go on.Some of the areas health concerns can be traced back to person-

al decisions. The impact of those choices has a direct impact on the

community, including area employers.

Concerns over the health of area residents led to the creation of the

Cadillac Area Health Coalition, which has been meeting monthly for

several years, and recently included a health summit to set a course

on creating a healthier community.

Obesity was the primary focus of Septembers health summit said

Dan Smith, Cadillac Area YMCA Executive Director. Smith said obe-

sity and being overweight help contribute to various health issues,

such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer.

Smith said obesity is one of the biggest issues the area is fac-

ing based on health statistics, according to the 2014 health profile,Wexford County has a higher rate of obesity and people overweight

than the state average. More than one-third of residents are obese and

35 percent are overweight. A little more than 20 percent of Wexford

County residents have diabetes, while the state average is a little more

than 10 percent. More than a quarter of residents in Wexford County

say they have no leisure time physical activity and more than 25 per-

cent smoke.

These health risks are generally developed through personal deci-

sions, Smith said. Those are costly decisions that affect the individual,

their employer, as well as community.

Smith said 75 cents of every health care dollar spent is to combat

the effects of poor diet choices, lack of exercising or smoking. That

increases the cost of health insurance for employers, it increases

the amount of money the patient spends and it can affect the overall

health insurance cost for the region.

It makes sense that health care costs are higher (due to the added

risk factors), he said.

The health summit helped identify areas of strengths and weak-

nesses of the community in regards to its health. The Summit was

sponsored by several groups, including the Cadillac Area Chamber of

Commerce.

Taking the next step to a healthier future

Dr. Nick Yphantides addresses participants at the Cadillac Area Health Coalition Health Sum


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Michigan, and specifically northwest

Michigan, trail national averages in a num-

ber of health care related benchmarks,

said Bill Tencza, Cadillac Area Chamber of

Commerce President. The need for a health-

ier workforce and community has impact

beyond containing health care costs. It is

simply the right thing to do. The Cadillac

Area Chamber of Commerce has and will

continue to be a visible partner with various

community entities in promoting workplace

wellness. However, we believe being at the

table for other broad-based discussions and

health initiatives is a role we can assist with.

Smith, who facilitated the summit, said

the feeling among participants at the sum-

mit was that the area had a lot of availableresources to combat the risk factors, but not

everyone knows about the resources each

agency has to offer.

There is great work being done by dif-

ferent agencies, Smith said. We need to

bridge those silos and have a bigger impact

(on the community).

Some of the issues that may be addressed

could include helping employers develop

a program to improve the health of their

employees, developing a financially-viable

plan.

The health summit included the key-

note address by Dr. Nick Yphantides, Chief

Medical Officer, San Diego County Health

and Human Services Agency. Yphantides

shared his story about losing 270 pounds

and how that journey has led to his activism

on community health.

During his presentation at the health sum-

mit, Yphantides said he struggled for years

addressing his own health issues. He said he

eventually got tired of telling his patients to,

Do as I say, not as I do. Now he hopes to

tell his patients to, Do as I say and as I have

done.

Yphantides said he hoped that communitymembers at the summit would be encour-

aged and motivated in their personal health.

I was so impressed and thankful for the

opportunity to participate in the recent

health summit, Yphantides said. What

a robust, timely and strategic discussion

that occurred and I am convinced with the

Cadillac community potential to make a

difference locally and for the surround-

ing areas. I look forward to hearing about

the specific innovations you pursue w

the hopes of meaningful outcomes and

improved status of local wellness.

Yphantides speech did make its po

among the participants at the summit.

Dr. Nicks presentation and advoca

made the point that we have to chan

direction. The current path is not susta

able, said Bruce Schafer, Vice President

Manufacturing at Rexair in Cadillac. Dru

tobacco, and obesity deny prosperity. So

Rexair we have decided to initiate a Welln

Process and hopefully our employees w

have a better future.

Hearing Dr. Nicks story as he spoke fro

the heart was inspirational, said Cadill

Mayor Carla Filkins. I look forward to trenewed collaboration within our comm

nity. The consensus in the room leads me

believe that we have the energy right here

creatively enhance knowledge and cultiva

behavior that will contribute to a health

community. The summit was a terrific st

now we must carry it on by increasi

accountability for health supported by co

sistent messaging and a stronger collabo

tive infrastructure. Onward.


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November /December Health Tip

Five Minutes for HealthHandwashing- Handwashing isone of the best things we can do to

keep from getting sick and avoid

spreading germs to others.

Buckle up-Seat belts reduce serious

crash-related injuries and deaths by

about half. Seat belt use is the most

efective way to save lives and reduce injuries in crashes.

Protect your skin-Skin cancer is the most common cancer

in the United States. To protect your skin use a sunscreen

with SPF 15 or higher, seek shade, cover up and avoid indoor

tanning.

Read food labels-Look at nutrition labels to know what youre

eating. See how much fat, cholesterol, sodium, sugars, and

other ingredients are in your food.

Test your smoke alarm- Test your smoke alarm once a month

to make sure it works properly. Replace the batteries if needed

during the time change each spring and fall.

Know the signs and symptoms of a heart attack and stroke-

Every year about 735,000 Americans have a heart attack.

Learn the symptoms of a heart attack and stroke.

November 2015Eye Health for All Ages:

Living Eye SmartPresented by Dr. Steffany M. Straight, M.D.

Dr. Straight, an ophthalmologist, covered ehealth ranging in age from children to agiadults. Her in-depth slide presentation deonstrated different types of eye diseases suas amblyopia, strabismus, cataracts, glacoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeeration, traumatic eye injuries, dry eye amore. Dr. Straight provides complete eye cato her patients. She received her medi

degree from Wayne State University Schoof Medicine, completed a three-year residency program at tKresge Eye Institute, and studied as a transitional residentSt. John Hospital Medical Center, all located in Detroit.

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A ribbon cutting and open house was held at the

Stehouwer Free Clinic to celebrate the completion

of the 2014-15 Cadillac Leadership Class community

service project. Carl Kielbasa, representing the

class, presents a plague to Cheryl Bader, Director of

the clinic. The group raised money through fund-

raising events and generous community support to

purchase all new medical equipment for the facility.

Members of the 2014-15 Cadillac Leadership

class gather to celebrate the completion of their

community service project, the Stehouwer Free

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Baker Collegewelcomes first occupants

of two new on-campusstudent housing units

Students are moved into the new student housing on t

campus of Baker College of Cadillac.

Students staying in college housing were welcomed Baker College of Cadillac President, Kelly Smith, at

September orientation. The orientation was open to stude

living in the new student housing as well as students in t

downtown apartment building, which opened in fall of 20

The orientation included presentations from campus depa

ments such as academics and information technology, as w

as campus safety, the Cadillac Area Visitors Bureau and

Cadillac Police Department.

Though the credits are transferrable to other colleges a

universities, many students are choosing to complete th

programs at Baker College. The Cadillac campus also attra

out-of-state students to several of its unique and high

regarded programs, including many in health services.The new student housing units have a capacity of 32 a

offer fully furnished apartments with 1,100 square feet a

include a full kitchen and washer and dryer. All Baker Colle

of Cadillac housing is at 100 percent capacity, which rep

sents 64 students (32 students in the new on-campus hous

and 32 students in the downtown apartment building).

Silent Observer receivesgrant from the Cadillac Area

Community FoundationThe Cadillac Area Silent Observer Program has been awarded a $3,708.40

grant from the Cadillac Area Community Foundation to add a new pro-

gram that will allow tipsters to use the internet, increasing the number of

leads coming into law enforcement agencies in the three-county region the

program covers.

Agencies involved in the program include the Cadillac Police Department,

Wexford County Sheriffs Department, Missaukee County Sheriffs

Department, Osceola County Sheriffs Department, the Cadillac Post of the

Michigan State Police and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.The website, www.casotips.com, and the phone app, P3 Tips, included

in the new program, feature online tip reporting. Also, going forward, all

calls are directed through a call center, CSI (Crime Scene Information Call

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Governor Rick Snyder signed legislation Nov. 10 that aims to

eventually provide $1.2 billion in new funding for Michigans

roads and bridges.

Under the proposal, the gas tax increases to 26.3 cents per gallon

on January 1, 2017, a 7.3 cents per gallon increase. The amount,

paired with bringing the current 15-cent per gallon diesel fuel tax

to the same level, is intended to generate $400 million in revenue.Inflationary increases would begin January 1, 2022. And where

the original Senate plan had a gas/diesel fuel sunset, the final pro-

posal has no sunset.

Vehicle registration fee increases, previously scheduled to be

40 percent across the board in the House plan, decreased to 20

percent for passenger vehicles and trucks, which would generate

an estimated $200 million. Those take effect January 1, 2017, one

year after what the House had originally proposed. And hybrid

vehicle registration fees are the same as passed by both the House

and the Senate.

Both the main gasoline tax increase bill (HB 4738) and the

vehicle registration fee increase bill (HB 4736) passed on votes of

20-18.

The income tax rollback would occur when General Fund growth

exceeds the rate of inflation, then multiplied by 1.425. The rollback

was scheduled to begin in 2018 under the Senate and 2019 under

the House, but now the first rollback could occur on January 1,

2023.

The lock box included in the Senate proposal is back in the final

deal. Under the original Senate plan, the legislation would have

locked up the last 7-cent increase on the gas tax annually until the

lock box is opened via passage of a concurrent resolution. Under

the new proposal, it would lock up the first $100 million of gas/

diesel fuel tax increase until unlocked via the passage of a concur-

rent resolution.

The General Fund dedication in fiscal year 2019 is $150 million,

then $325 million in fiscal year 2020. In fiscal year 2021, the GFdedication would be $600 million.

The proposal keeps the House provision to expand the Homestead

Property Tax Credit largely as outlined by the House: The income

multiplier is 3.2 percent in tax year 2018 and the maximum credit

$1,500 that same year. It also increases the renter credit.

There is also an MDOT administrative cap of 8 percent (1 percent

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Data track 2014-2015

Wexford County Jan. 15 Feb. 15 Mar. 15 April 15 May 15 June 15 July 15 Aug. 15 Sept. 15 Oct. 14 Nov. 14 Dec. 1

Labor Force 14,613 14,603 14,575 14,523 14,979 15,003 14,850 14,598 14,386 13,255 13,193 13,27

Employment 13,379 13,483 13,465 13,628 13,891 13,990 13,830 13,805 13,637 12,258 12,242 12,29

Unemployment 1,234 1,120 1,110 895 1,088 1,013 1,020 793 749 997 951 98

Rate 8.4% 7.7% 7.6% 6.2% 7.3% 6.8% 6.9% 5.4% 5.2% 7.5% 7.2% 7.4%

Missaukee County Jan. 15 Feb. 15 Mar. 15 April 15 May 15 June 15 July 15 Aug. 15 Sept. 14 Oct. 14 Nov. 14 Dec. 1

Labor Force 7,131 7,140 7,226 7,014 7,344 7,400 7,337 7,217 7,095 5,742 5,713 5,81

Employment 6,534 6,583 6,666 6,560 6,856 6,915 6,862 6,851 6,752 5,373 5,366 5,38

Unemployment 597 557 560 454 488 485 475 366 343 369 347 42

Rate 8.4% 7.8% 7.7% 6.5% 6.6% 6.6% 6.5% 5.1% 4.8% 6.4% 6.1% 7.4%

For more information go online to www.cadillac.org/discover/about_LaborActivity.htm

Molly Mackey appointed to the Michigan CommunityFoundations Youth Project Committee

The Cadillac Area Community Foundation

is pleased to announce that Molly Mackey, a

member of the Cadillac & Kellogg for Youth

Advisory Committee, has been appointed for

a three-year term to the Michigan Community

Foundations Youth Project (MCFYP)

Committee.The MCFYP Committee is a permanent

standing committee of the Council of Michigan

Foundations (CMF), with the purpose to work

with CMF staff to review, oversee, and support

the activities undertaken by Youth Advisory

Committees (YACs) throughout Michigan

and to promote youth as grant makers. The

Committee consists of 15 members from YACs

located throughout the state, 12 of whom are

youth under the age of 21, with experience asmembers of a community foundation youth

advisory committee, and three adult advisors.

The Committee advises on: development and

promotion of tools for youth philanthropy

such as best practices; regional trainings

YACs, training for YAC advisors, and other w

and social media opportunities to promote t

work of YACs and youth philanthropy.

Molly joined the Cadillac and Kellogg

Youth Committee in 2011, and has servas Chairperson of the 2013 Youth Surv

Committee for the YAC.


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Cadillac Area

Chamber of Commerce

222 N. Lake St.

Cadillac, MI 49601-1874

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US POSTAGE

PAID

TRAVERSE CITY

MI

PERMIT #96

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November/December 2015 Cadillac Area Business Magazine