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Economc Club Jons BWLREO Town Celebraton

Presdents Message:The Derence s Trust


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Tm DamanPresident and CEO

Lansing Regional

Chamber of Commerce

It is a real testimon to

the leadership of all involvedin local government, labor and

the private sector that we haverefused to accept failure.

It was two years ago when the Lansing Regional Chamber o Commerce

and several executives in the region joined with Lansing Economic Area

Partnership (LEAP, Inc.) and Michigan State University President Lou

Anna Simon to begin conversations about how th is region could redene the

manner in which governmental services are delivered. All o us understood the

barriers that had prevented regional collaboration in the past. We were alsokeenly aware o the stakes involved and that those required new approaches

that would result in more cost-eective and ecient government services.

Failure to achieve that goal would cost the region in its ability to attract

business investment, jobs and the talent needed to compete in the 21st century

knowledge economy.

As this months cover story in FOCUS details, our region is mak ing

considerable progress in moving towards a more regional approach in

addressing issues involving how government delivers services to its citizens. No

one would argue that we are anywhere near our ull potential, however the Fire

Services Initiative involving six local municipalities oers us a glimpse o whatthat potential could look like in a ew years.

There are so many obstacles that could derail a complex regional project such

as the Fire Services Initiative. It is a real testimony to the leadership o all

involved in local government, labor and the private sector that we have reused

to accept ailure. Certainly, the economy and the state o governmental budgets

are orcing some o the discussion along. However, let me oer one other

critical component that I believe has emerged as a driving orce or progress.

The dierence is trust. Through the process o having conversations, meetings

and strategizing, participants in the process began to build relationships where

there were none beore. The relationships grew stronger, allowing partners to

have some o the necessary challenging conversations leading to understanding

and, eventually, change. Out o those tough conversations came a growing

commitment to work together and knock down barriers. That led to trust.

I am urther encouraged by desire o others to become involved in the

conversations around regionalism. The Chamber has been working closely with

county, township, city and state leaders about a more collaborative approach on

regional issues. There is also a growing interest on the part o elected ocials

to participate in roundtable discussions centering on a shared vision or

regional growth.

It started with some honest, rank conversation and is now growing into

stronger relationships and a genuine desire to work together or the good o

the region. Now that progress is visible, the momentum to create more positive

change is certain to move orward.

A Message From The Presdent

Progress n Regonalsm:The Derence s Trust

Accident Fund ......................................17

Blue Cross Blue Shield ...........................7

Capital Area Womens LifeStle ...........18

C2AE ......................................................5

Flagstar Bank ........................................12

McLaren ..................................................4

Mercantile Bank...................................BC

MSUFCU ...............................................14

Ross Woodstock ...................................19

WKAR ...................................................11

ADvERTiSERS

2013Board o Drectors

OfcersBOARD CHAiRPaula Cunningham

Capitol National Bank

PAST CHAiRNanc McKeague

Michigan Health and Hospital Association

CHAiR ELECTBill Kimble

C2AE

LEGAL COUNSELJeff Hicks

Dart Container Corporation

TREASURERJeff Fineis

Andrews Hooper Pavlik PLC

PRESiDENTTim Daman

Lansing Regional Chamber

Dson DrectorsiNTL BUSiNESS SERviCES

Jean SchtokalFoster, Swift, Collins and Smith, P.C.

GOvERNMENT RELATiONSKevin McKinneMcKinne & Associates

MARKETiNG & COMMUNiCATiONJoe Ford

Netvantage Marketing

MEMBERSHiP SERviCESDeb Muchmore

Marketing Resource Group

At-Large

Focus

EDiTORSRoss Woodstock

Michelle Rahl

DESiGN & PRiNTiNGSpartan Printing, Inc.

MAiLiNG

Hot Prospects DirectCOvER PHOTOGRAPHy

Courtes Shared Fire Services Initiative

iNTERiOR PHOTOGRAPHyFresh Image Design, LLC

Dave BakerFarm Bureau Insurance

Melanie BergeronTwo Men & A Truck

Mark BurnhamMichigan State Universit

Leslie BroganComcast

John BrownJackson National

Life Insurance

Stella CashSparrow Health Sstem

Patrick DeanDean Transportation

Andre HutsonConquest Fitness and Health

Dave MulderMeijer, Inc.

Steve RenoldsAccident Fund Holdings

Patrick SalowHaes Green Beach Hospital

Jason SandersFifth Third Bank

Tim SalisburPNC Bank

HeatherShawa-DeCookDemmer Corporation

Tom StewartCommon Wealth Enterprises

Bob TreziseLEAP, Inc.

Ran VartoogianSpartan Internet Consulting

Bill WoodburAuto-Owners Insurance


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News & Eents

TUESDAy, AUGUST 13Business education series, 7:30 a.m. -9:00 a.m., Lansing Regional Chamber o Commerce Insurance Capitol Board Room,

500 E. Michigan Ave., Suite 200, Lansing, MI 48912. Cost: $10/members, $15/

non-members. The third program o the Business Education Series (BES) will ocus

on Email Marketing, Website Development, SEO and SEM, link building and so

much more! Panelists include Joe Ford, Netvantage Marketing; Sarah Dejong, MLive;

and Nicole Arnold, Little Cottage Services. Visit www.lansingchamber.org or more

details and to complete the registration process. Contact Jennier Wagemann with any

questions at (517) 853-6456 or [email protected]. Sponsored by Fith

Third Bank and hosted by the University Club.

WEDNESDAy, AUGUST 14MaxiMizing HealtHcaredollars for sMall eMployers, 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m., LansingRegional Chamber o Commerce Insurance Capitol Board Room, 500 E. Michigan

Ave., Suite 200, Lansing, MI 48912. No cost to attend or Lansing Regional

Chamber o Commerce members. Our second program on the Aordable Care Act

will ocus on ways to maximize healthcare dollars or small employers and will cover

topics such as tax credits and penalties, the recently delayed Pay or P lay mandate,

insurance exchanges and SHOPS, as well as other cost-saving opportunities or

small business owners. The program will eature presenters Mike James and Beth

Latchana rom Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap, and Don McAnelly romRehmann. Visit www.lansingchamber.org or more details and to complete the

registration process. Contact Jennier Wagemann with any questions at

(517) 853-6456 or [email protected].

WEDNESDAy, AUGUST 7MeMBer Mixer, 5 - 7 p.m., RadissonLansing, 111 N. Grand Ave., Lansing, MI 48933. $10 member, $30 non-member.

Includes hors doeuvres.

TUESDAy, AUGUST 20 2013 lansing open, 10 a.m. shotgun start atEagle Eye Gol Course, 15500 S. Chandler Rd., Bath. Enjoy the summer weather

and network at our annual gol tournament held at Eagle Eye Gol Course. Pricing

is $200/member, $245/non-member or $750 or a oursome. Player Package includes

greens ee & cart, player git, beverage tickets, lunch and dinner. Pre-registration is

required. To reserve a sponsorship or oursome, please contact Jennier Wagemann

at 517-853-6456 or [email protected]. Dont wait - we will sell out!

Big thanks to our current sponsors: Auto-Owners Insurance; Blue Cross Blue Shield

o Michigan; Farm Bureau Insurance Company; Foster Swit Collins & Smith

P.C.; Grotenhuis, Inc.; Capital Region International Airport; Integrated Strategies,

Inc.; Rehmann; TechSmith Corporation; Adams Outdoor Advertising; C2AE;

Fith Third Bank; Independent Bank; Lake Trust Credit Union; Maner Costerisan;

MSUFCU; Sparrow Health System.

WEDNESDAy, SEPTEMBER 4delta governMent relationscoMMittee, 8 9:30 a.m. Lexington Lansing Hotel, 925 S. Creyts Rd.,Lansing, MI 4891.7 The Delta Government Relations Committee is meeting on

the rst Wednesday o September to provide a orum or business leaders to discuss

important issues aecting Delta Township. This month, we are joined by the DeltaSide Business Association in a joint meeting. To ensure adequate seating, please

RSVP to [email protected].

THURSDAy, SEPTEMBER 5 cHaMBer 360, 8 10:30 a.m., LansingRegional 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, sponsored by ASK, 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 and educational

event opportunities. This is a FREE event, but space is limited. To register or thisevent, please visit www.lansingchamber.org.

TUESDAy, SEPTEMBER 10 MeMBer Mixer, 5 - 7 p.m., LansingLugnuts, 505 E. Michigan Ave. Lansing, MI 48912. Cost is $10 member, $30 non-

member. Check out the Toronto Blue Jay Class-A aliate Lansing Lugnuts and enjoy

the luxury suites in Cooley Law School Stadium! Includes hors doeuvres.

THURSDAy, SEPTEMBER 12 econoMic cluB, 11:30 a.m. 1:30p.m., Kellogg Hotel & Conerence Center, East Lansing. Speaker: Jim Delany,

Commissioner, Big Ten Conerence. Delany will be joined by Mark Hollis, Athletic

Director, Michigan State University, or a short panel discussion. Program begins atnoon; 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. Sponsored by Foster Swit Collins & Smith P.C.

TUESDAy, SEPTEMBER 24 10 over tHe next ten awards, 6 8 p.m., University Club, 3435 Forest Road, Lansing, MI 48910. Jointly presented

by the Lansing Regional Chamber o Commerce and Grand River Connection,

these awards recognize the young proessionals who will be tomorrows business

and community leaders. The awards will be presented in conjunction with

GRCs Fourth Tuesday networking event. This is a ree event. Please RSVP to

Jennier Wagemann, Manager o Events & Programming, at 517-853-6456 [email protected]. Thank you to our sponsors, University Club and

Independent Bank.

EAST LANSiNG/MERiDiAN GOvERNMENT RELATiONSCOMMiTTEE MEETiNGS HAvE BEEN POSTPONED FOR THEREST OF THE 2013 SEASON. THEy WiLL RESUME iN 2014.

THE RETURN OFECONOMiC CLUB!

THURSDAy, SEPTEMBER 12KELLOGG CENTER, BIG TEN ROOM

SPEAKERS:JiM DELANy, BIG TEN COMMISSIONERMARK HOLLiS, MSU ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

TICKETS: $40 INDIVIDUAL$300 TABLE OF EIGHT

WWW.LANSINGCHAMBER.ORG

EvENT COST iS COMPLiMENTARy FOR THESE

ENHANCED MEMBERSHiP LEvELS:

Bronze Silver Gold Platinum


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DAy FAMiLy DENTAL517-393-8500

2500 E. Jolly Rd.

Lansing, MI 48910

www.dayamilydental.com

DOMiNOS PizzA517-749-1799

7600 N Scott Rd

St Johns, MI 48879

ELEMENTS STUDiO517-599-7152

1450 E. Pond Dr. #31

Okemos, MI 48864

www.elementsstudio.net

HOME BUiLDERSASSOCiATiON OF GREATERLANSiNG517-323-3254

2937 Atrium Drive, Ste. 201

Okemos, MI 48864www.hbalansing.com

KAPLAN TEST PREP517-200-8437

6501 S. Loomis Rd

Dewitt, MI 48820

www.kaptest.com

KLUG LAW FiRM517-349-5584

4125 Okemos Rd., Ste. 24Okemos, MI 48864

LiBERTy MUTUALiNSURANCE517-347-6722

3552 Meridian Crossings, Ste. 560

Okemos, MI 48864

www.libertymutual.com/lm/

kevindamesworth

LiBERTy TiTLE517-290-8355

2501 Coolidge

East Lansing, MI 48823

www.libertytitle.com

PHANTOM FiREWORKS517-321-2502

6141 W. Saginaw Hwy.

Lansing, MI 48917

PREMiER PAyMENTSOLUTiONS517-507-9700

6540 Millennium Dr., Suite 140

Lansing, MI 48917

www.premierpaymentsolutions.net

SHANNON L.W. SCHLEGEL,PLLC517-668-6689

12775 Escanaba Drive, Ste. 4

DeWitt, MI 48820

SPHERiON517-999-9060

106 E. Grand River Ave.

Lansing, MI 48906

STUDiO C!517-381-8100

1999 Central Park Dr.

Okemos, MI 48864

www.celebrationcinema.com/studioc

vALU LAND517-484-3758

1609 West Mount Hope

Lansing, MI 48917

www.valuland.spartanstores.com

WATCHFiRE SiGNS517-285-8512

11889 Valdo Dr.

Eaton Rapids, MI 48827

www.watchresigns.com

WOLvERiNE BANK989-631-4280

5710 Eastman Avenue

Midland, MI 48640www.wolverinebank.com

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Welcome New Members

Y E A R S O F G R E A T E R C A R E

Greater orthopedic care

for Greater Lansing

Throughout the years, McLaren Orthopedic Hospital has

been a pacesetter when it comes to providing the regions

best orthopedic care, including experienced specialists

and state-of-the-art procedures. Besides offering Greater

Lansing the nations first arthroscopic surgery center, wereranked No. 1 in the state and among the top 10 percent in

the nation for joint replacement by CareChex, a division

of Comparion.

As Michigans largest dedicated orthopedic hospital,

were more than an orthopedic unitwere an entire

hospital devoted to orthopedic care, as well as a center for

national orthopedic research in partnership with Michigan

State University. For orthopedic care, were not just great

were greater.

For a physician referral, visit mclaren.org/lansingortho.

Greater expertise

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Alro Steel CorporationAmerican Board o Emergency Medicine

American Express Corporate Services

Arnouts Insurance Agency, Inc.

Boynton Fire and Saety Services

C.L. Moore Associates

Career Quest Learning Centers

Central Michigan University

Clark-Hill, P.L.C.

Cornerstone University, Proessional & GraduateStudies, Lansing Campus

Cumulus Media

Darling Builders Supply Co.

DeLucas Restaurant

Dennys Restaurant ( JDJ Hospitality, LLC)

Duby Law Firm

Eastwood Towne Center

Erics Reuse, LLC

Erickson Learning Center

Fairview Realty Co.

Flagstar BankFlinto & Klein CPAs

Food Express Market

Frook Plumbing

Great Lakes Comnet, Inc.

Hawk Hollow Gol Club & Banquet Facility

Hot Prospects Direct, Inc.

Insty-Prints Downtown

J&L Restoration & Cleaning

Jackson National Lie Child Development Center

KTM Industries, Inc.

Lake Trust Credit Union

Lansing Christian School

LAP Respite Center

Lebuda-Totte-Bray Agency

Lyman & Sheets Insurance Agency

March o Dimes

Medler Electric Company

Meijer Inc.

Michigan Public Power Agency

Miracle Recreation o MichiganMLive Media Group

Muchmore, Harrington, Smalley & Associates

Mulder Company

Nip-N-Sip Catering, Inc.

Nuthouse Sports Grill

Open Door Ministry o Downtown Lansing

Pratt & Whitney AutoAir, Inc.

Principal Financial Group

Sam Eyde Management Company, L.L.C.

Security Alarm Co., Inc.

Sleep Inn

Techmark, Inc.

The Assured Limited Partnership

Union Home Mortgage

Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

XIAO China Grille & Lounge

Thank you Renewng Members

MULDER COMPANy

35 years

LAKE TRUST CREDiT UNiON30 years

DELUCAS RESTAURANT

25 years

J&L RESTORATiON15 years

GREAT LAKES COMNET, iNC.

15 years

PRATT & WHiTNEy AUTOAiR, iNC.5 years

Chamber MlestonesWed 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!

Sometimes, the

work we do can

only be seen on

our faces.

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the environment, and help strengthen bonds between the dierent communities in

our region.

JESSiCA yORKO has served on the Lansing City Council since 2010. Yorko

is Ingham County s Environmental Justice Coordinator, where she helps residentscreate and obtain healthy housing, clean outdoor air, and resh ood. Previously,

Yorko was manger o Lansings Westside Commercial Association, president o

Sustainable Solutions, and marketing and partnership coordinator or Michigan

Department o Environmental Quality. Yorkos three-tier platorm stresses the need

or good job creation, an initiative to treat all people with respect by including them

in Lansings rebirth, as well as an obligation to protect the environment.

JUDi BROWN CLARKE currently works at Michigan State UniversitysBEACON Center, where she promotes broader inclusion o underrepresented

students and aculty in science, technology, engineering and math careers. Clarke is

a rst-time candidate with a long distinguished record o public service including

current membership on the Lansing Promise Authority Board, Girls to Women

Conerence Advisory Board, Mildred B. Erickson Fellowship Board o Directors,

Childrens Central, Michigan Ater-School Partnership, and President o the United

States Olympian and Paralympian Association, Michigan Chapter. Judi won the

silver medal in the 400 meter hurdles in the 1984 Olympic Games.

I elected, Clarke intends to ocus on maintaining adequate delivery o basic city

services with limited resources, working with key stakeholders to ensure sae

communities, partnering with the educational community to meet demands or

a progressive workorce, and promoting collaboration to move Greater Lansingorward.

Signaling their strong desire to work collaboratively to help move the City o

Lansing orward, UAW Region 1-C and the Lansing Regional Chamber o

Commerce (LRCC) jointly announced their support or candidates in the Lansing

Mayoral and Lansing City Council elections on the August 6 primary election

ballot. Endorsed candidates by the two organizations are:

Virg Bernero, Mayor, City o Lansing

Kathie Dunbar, City Council, At-Large Councilmember

Judi Brown Clarke, City Council, At-Large Councilmember Candidate

Tina Houghton, Second Ward, Councilmember

Jessica Yorko, Fourth Ward, Councilmember

This is a special occasion that labor and business can come together to support

candidates who want what is right or the City o Lansing said Norwood H. Jewell,

Director, UAW Region 1-C. The UAW is proud o our long, rich history with

the City o Lansing and we look orward to working together or more jobs and

economic investment.

Todays joint announcement by the UAW and the Lansing Regional Chamber

o Commerce refects the level o collaboration that is badly needed i the City o

Lansing is to overcome its challenges and reach greatness, said LRCC President &

CEO, Tim Daman. We believe this group o candidates has the potential to oster

an exciting new era where the Mayor and City Council are working cooperatively to

move the city orward.

viRG BERNERO, Mayor o the City o Lansing, is seeking reelection to histhird term in oce. Under Mayor Berneros leadership, Lansing has leveraged more

than $1 billion dollars in new investments that have retained and created morethan 10,000 jobs, including major expansions by General Motors, Accident Fund,

Jackson National Lie and Emergent Biosolutions. Despite serious revenue losses

and rising costs, Bernero has made the tough decisions necessary to balance eight

straight budgets, erasing more than $60 million in city budget decits. Some o

Mayor Berneros current key initiatives include implementing the recommendations

o the Financial Health Team, regional cooperation toward a metro re department,

redevelopment o the Red Cedar Gol Course and implementation o the citys new

Financial Empowerment Center.

KATHiE DUNBAR is a current At-Large Councilmember or the city whereshe was rst elected in 2005. Dunbar serves the Lansing community as executive

director o the South Lansing Community Development Association and as race

director or the Hawk Island Triathlon. In 2010, Dunbar was named South Lansing

Business Associations Community Service Person o the Year. Dunbar helped

residents and business owners create a strategic plan or revitalizing REO Town,

including design ideas or the new South Washington streetscape. Among other

accomplishments, Dunbar led the eort to install rain gardens along Michigan

Avenue to reduce harmul contamination o the Grand River.

TiNA HOUGHTON currently works or University Outreach and Engagement,

the Center or Service-Learning and Civic Engagement at Michigan StateUniversity. Houghton is active in a number o community services and organizations

as a P TA board member, co-ounder o Lansing Stars Athletic Club, Southside

Community Center Citizen Action team member, ormer Lansing Parks board

member, and co-chair o Able to Play Playground Community Build Project.

Houghtons top three priorities or the city are to create good paying jobs, preserve

Busness and Labor Forge UnprecedentedPartnershp to Moe Lansng Forward

Government Relatons

Growing Lansing Together l-r: Norwood Jewell (UAW), JessicaYorko (Lansing City Council, 4th Ward), Kathie Dunbar (Lansing City

Council, At-Large), Virg Bernero (Lansing Mayor), Judi Brown Clarke

(Lansing City Council, At-Large candidate), Tina Houghton (Lansing

City Council, 2nd Ward) and Tim Daman (LRCC).


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Membership Serces

Time is running out to register or this un-lled summer

gol outing. This premier gol tournament will take place

at one o the most picturesque gol courses in Michigan

with details as ollows:

LANSiNG OPEN GOLF OUTiNGTuesday, August 20, 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m.

10 a.m., Shotgun Start

Eagle Eye Gol Course

The Lansing Open is a phenomenal opportunity

to market your brand with other Mid-Michigan

proessionals. Foursomes and sponsorships remain

available or purchase. Available sponsor packages are as

ollows:

PREMiER PACKAGE (UNLiMiTED) $2500

One Foursome * Two premier tee signs on requested

holes * One skirted 8-oot table with two chairs (on same

hole as tee sign) * Two lunch tickets or volunteers andeight dinner tickets * Opportunity to place materials

in goler registration packets * Signage on sponsorship

board * Recognition in all marketing materials

MULLiGAN PACKAGE

(ExCLUSivE) $2500 SOLD

One Foursome * Corporate logo on mulligan balloons

(company provides balloons) * Four dinner tickets *

Signage on sponsorship board * Recognition in all

marketing materials

BEvERAGE CART PACKAGE (ExCLUSivE)

$2500 SOLD

One Foursome * Signage on all beverage carts *

Company name/logo listed on beverage ticket *

Four dinner tickets * Signage on sponsorship board *

Recognition in all marketing materials

DiNNER PACKAGE (ExCLUSivE) $2500 SOLD

One Foursome * Prominent signage at dinner, with

Sponsor Remarks at the start o dinner * Company

logo displayed on dinner tables * Marketing/display

table in dining room * Four dinner tickets * Signage

on sponsorship board * Recognition in all marketing

materials

HOLE-iN-ONE PACKAGE (ExCLUSivE) $2000Two comped golers or event * Signage on Hole 5 *



MiLLiON DOLLAR SHOT PACKAGE(ExCLUSivE) $2000Two comped golers or event * Signage on Hole 18 *



PLAyER CART PACKAGE(ExCLUSivE) $1500 SOLD

Two comped golers or event * Signage on all gol carts

* Four dinner tickets * Signage on sponsorship board *


LUNCH PACKAGE (ExCLUSivE) $1500 SOLD

Two comped golers or event * Note card with company

logo placed in all boxed lunches * Four dinner tickets

* Signage on sponsor ship board * Recognition in all

marketing materials

SHOWCASE PACKAGE (LiMiTED) $1000

One comped goler or event * Signage on designated

hole with one skirted 8-oot table with two chairs *Two

lunch tickets and two dinner tickets * List o participants

* Recognition in all marketing materials

SUPER TiCKET PACKAGE (ExCLUSivE) $1000

One comped goler or event * Company name/

logo on Super Ticket * Provide git or drawing *

Signage on designated hole * Recognition at dinner *

List o participants * Signage on sponsorship board *


ENTREPRENEUR PACKAGE (UNLiMiTED) $200

$100 discount on Foursome * Tee sign at requested hole* Signage on sponsorship board * Recognition in all

marketing materials

General registration pricing is $200 per non-sponsorship

member, $245 per non-member, or $750 or a oursome.

The player package includes greens ee and cart, beverage

tickets, lunch, dinner and a git or every player.

Available spots in the Lansing Open are quickly lling

up. To reserve a sponsorship or a oursome, please contact

Jennier Wagemann at (517) 853-6456 or [email protected] or visit www.lansingchamber.org.

The Lansng Open s Fast Approachng

Elected officials and business leaders from around the region joined together to share theirregional visions during a forum sponsored by the Lansing Regional Chamber Political ActionCommittee(LRC-PAC).

Blue Cross Blue Shield o Michigan and Blue Care Network are nonproft corporations and independent licensees o the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

Individual Plans || Group Coverage || Dental || Vision

Carrying a card rom Blue Cross Blue Shield o Michigan or Blue Care Network means

you have a health plan that provides access to practically any doctor or hospital

in Michigan. Our wide range o health plans are fexible. Plus, our experience and

expertise can protect your business and help your employees stay healthy. Simply

put, its a card you can count on.

Find out what thousands o Michigan businesses already know. Contact

the Lansing Regional Chamber at 517-487-6340 or visit them online at

www.mychamberadvantage.com/lansingchamber.

The right choice makes all the difference.

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BiG THANKS TO OURSPONSORS!Adams Outdoor Advertising; Art Crat Display, Inc.;

Auto-Owners Insurance; Blue Cross Blue Shield

o Michigan; C2AE; Capital Region International

Airport; Capitol Cadillac; Farm Bureau Insurance

Company; Fith Third Bank; Foster, Swit, Collins& Smith P.C.; Grotenhuis, Inc.; Independent Bank;

Integrated Strategies, Inc.; Lake Trust Credit Union;

Maner Costerisan, CPA, PC; MSUFCU; Rehmann;

Sparrow Health System; TechSmith Corporation; and

The Huntington National Bank.


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I you enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, un, good

ood and drink, plus the opportunity to make

some valuable business connections, we have the

perect outlet or you. The monthly Member

Mixers hosted by the Lansing Regional Chamber

o Commerce oer you an opportunity to unwind

ater work and enjoy a variety o venues which

showcase the great businesses in our region. I

you havent attended a Chamber mixer in sometime, be assured, these arent your ather s mixers.

There is something dierent every month,

including a crowd o Chamber members rom

diverse backgrounds and businesses. Mark your

calendars now or Chamber mixers scheduled or

the rest o 2013:

August 7 Radisson Hotel

September 10 Lansing Lugnuts

October 8 AL!IVE in Charlotte

November 12 Fantastic Finds

December 12 Holiday Mixer hosted by

the Gillespie Group at the

Marshall Street Armory

Check www.lansingchamber.org or up-to-the-minute details on our Member Mixers

and all Chamber events. Well see you at the

next Lansing Regional Chamber o Commerce

Member Mixer!

On July 2, 2013, the Obama Administration delayed the implementation o three

important Aordable Care Act (ACA) requirements aecting employers:

PLAy OR PAy EMPLOyER MANDATE Under the Play or Pay

employer mandate o the ACA, large employers must oer aordable, minimumvalue health coverage to thei r FTE (ull-time equivalent) employees and their

children or risk paying a penalty. This requirement had been eective January 1,

2014, but the delay states that no penalty will be imposed or any months prior to

January 2015.

The postponement came ater business owners expressed concerns about the

complexity o the laws reporting requirements, the Treasury Department said in

its announcement. Under the Aordable Care Act, businesses employing 50 or

more ull-time workers could be penalized as much as $2,000 per employee i they

dont oer them aordable health insurance.

NOTiFiCATiONS OF HEALTH COvERAGE Under the ACA, healthinsurers and group health plans must notiy the IRS o who is covered under

health coverage during each month o the year. Coverage inormation statements

must also be provided to the aected individuals detailing the inormation

reported to the IRS about the individual. This requirement originally applied to

the 2014 calendar year, with reporting required in January 2015, but it is now

delayed to the 2015 calendar year, with reporting required in January 2016.

NOTiFiCATiONS REGARDiNG FULL-TiME EMPLOyEES ANDOFFER OF COvERAGE Under the ACA, large employers must notiythe IRS o who their ull-time employees are or each month o the year and

whether they were oered a ordable, minimum value coverage. Large employers

are also required to provide statements to their ull-time employees detailing

the inormation reported to the IRS about the employee. This requirement also

originally applied to the 2014 calendar year, with reporting required in January

2015, but it too is now delayed to the 2015 calendar year, with reporting required

in January 2016.

WHATS NExTThe notice indicated that the Pay or Play delay does notimpact any other part o the Aordable Care Act, such as the individual mandate

(i.e., the requirement that each person purchase health insurance coverage by

January 1, 2014), the insurance exchange initiatives, or the premium tax credits

available to help individuals purchase insurance.

Other responsibilities NOT impacted by the recent delay are:

SummaryofBenetsandCoverage(SBC)distributionrequiredduringopen

enrollment and initial eligibility;

DistributionofNoticeofExchangetoallemployeesbyOctober1,2013;

W-2reportingofhealthcarecostsforemployersissuing250ormoreW-2sor

more in the prior year;

Timelydistributionofcarrier-providedMedicalLossRatio(MLR)rebatesto

plan participants.

In the meantime, employers should continue to comply with those requirements

already in eect and prepare to comply with other healthcare reorm-related

requirements that are set to take eect in 2014 and uture years. Employers also

should consider how the delay impacts any planned communications to employees

about healthcare reorm generally.

Furthermore, while a one-year delay is welcome news to most employers, it

does not mean they should cease eorts to prepare or the Play or Pay Mandate.

Businesses need to continue to develop and implement strategies related to

healthcare reorm and may even have more options to consider that were

previously unavailable. Bottom line this extra year is a git. Lets not waste it.

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Chamber Mers: Fun, Food & Great Connectons

Pla or Pa Mandate o Aordable Care ActDelaed Tll 2015Etra year Ges Busnesses Tme to Prepare & More Optons on the Table

Spare Time Entertainment Center at 3101 E.

Grand River, Lansing hosted the Lansing Regional

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Summer is here, bringing with it dangerous excessive heat. The American Red

Cross has steps people can ollow to stay sae as the temperatures soar.

Neverleavechildrenorpetsinthecar!Theinsidetemperatureofthecarcan

quickly reach 120 degrees.

Stayhydratedbydrinkingplentyofuids.Avoiddrinkswithcaffeineor

alcohol.

Avoidextremetemperaturechanges. Wearloose-tting,lightweight,light-coloredclothing.Avoiddarkcolors

because they absorb the suns rays.

Slowdown,stayindoorsandavoidstrenuousexerciseduringthehottestpart

o the day.

Postponeoutdoorgamesandactivities.

Useabuddysystemwhenworkinginexcessiveheat.Takefrequentbreaksif

working outdoors.

Checkonfamily,friendsandneighborswhodonothaveairconditioning,

who spend much o their time alone or who are more likel y to be aected by

the heat.

Checkonanimalsfrequentlytoensurethattheyarenotsufferingfromtheheat and provide them plenty o cool water.

Ifsomeonedoesnthaveairconditioning,theyshouldchooseplacestogoto

or relie rom the heat during the warmest part o the day (schools, libraries,

theaters, malls).

HEAT ExHAUSTiONExcessive heat can lead to sunburn, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

I someone is experiencing heat cramps in the legs or abdomen, get them to a

cooler place, have them rest, lightly stretch the aected muscle, and replenish their

fuids with a hal a glass (about 4 ounces) o cool water every 15 minutes.

HEAT STROKE iS LiFE-THREATENiNGSigns include hot, red skin which may be dry or moist; changes in consciousness;

vomiting and high body temperature. Call 911 immediately if someone shows

signs of heat stroke. Move the person to a cooler place. Quickly cool the persons

body by immersing them up to their neck in cold water i possible. Otherwise,

douse or spray the person with cold water, or cover the person with cold, wet

towels or bags o ice.

For more inormation on what to do when temperatures rise, people can visit

redcross.org, download the red cross heat wave saety checklist, or download the

ree red cross rst aid app.

Homegrown talent is playing a role in Lansing-based

Paramount Coee Roasters expansion into new

geographic markets a successul example o the

type o well-developed internship program that helps

retain local college graduates, as Lansing Regional

Chamber President Tim Daman encouraged in a

recent news article.

Michigan State University interns get intense

training as sales executives at the 78-year-old

coee roasting and wholesaling company that is extending its reach well beyond

Michigan.

Paramount President Steve Morris says the six-year-old internship program has

bolstered the companys sales orce into new territory in the Midwest, Northeast

and Southeast.

Its been a great program or Paramount, he says. We learn rom them, and they

learn rom us.

Students begin the paid internships in their junior year knowing that the potential

or permanent employment exists. In the meantime,

they get a true sense o what the job entails.

They travel, sta booths at trade shows and make

presentations to potential customers.

I got rontline, real-world experience, says Chris

King, a 2013 MSU communications grad. I was

working alongside the president and vice president

and I was interacting with national companies.

His proessors readily excused him rom class so he could accompany Paramount

executives on sales calls to national retailers.

Theyd say thats too good o an opportunity to miss, King recalls.

King now oversees the companys campaign to market its Joe Coee program to

convenience stores throughout the Southeast rom a new oce in Charlotte, N.C.

Other ormer MSU interns who have joined Paramounts sales ranks are Zach

Olsen, who manages the Chicago oce, and Lindsay Penberthy, who handles

national retail sales.

Red Cross issues Tps to Sta Sae ths Summer asTemperatures Rse

Paramount Coee Trans interns to Lead Epanson

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Representatives from six

municipalities, including

fire chiefs and elected and

appointed officials comprise

the Fire Services Initiative,

which is working towards more

effective and efficient delivery

of fire services in the region.

Municipalities involved are

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Lansing as well as the townships

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Membership Serces

Boji Group recently installed a new beacon atop

Davenport Universitys (DU) new Lansing Campus at the

corner o Allegan and Grand Ave. The beacon displays

the DU logo atop the new nine-story campus .

The remodeled nine-stor y, 50,000-square-oot structure

is designed to eventually support an increased enrollmento up to 2,000 ull- and part-time students pursuing

undergraduate and graduate degrees through Davenports

colleges o business, technology and health proessions.

The completed project will eature a library, public

meeting rooms, aculty oces, high-tech classrooms,

and state-o-the-art nursing, technology and science

labs. Classrooms will eature writable walls, media walls

and no xed ront or enhanced learning, while dividing

wall systems will be utilized to oer fexibility when

conguring classroom spaces.

Construction is currently on-schedule with sta and

aculty beginning classes this all.

Every day, Michigan State University (MSU) works to advance prosperity or

the people o Michiganmaking a positive impact on the states economy in the

areas o technology, agriculture, manuacturing, health care, education, energy,

environment, and the arts. MSUs talent and expertise help position Michigan as

an uncompromising competitor in a global market, and the university makes vital

contributions to the states economy.

In scal year 2012, MSU attracted more than $500 million in external unding.

The University Research Corridorcomprising Michigan State University, theUniversity o Michigan, and Wayne State Universityhas a combined $15 billion

annual economic impact in Michigan. Michigan Stateparticularly through

AgBioResearch and Extensionplays a key role in the states annual $91.4 bil lion

ood and agriculture system through partnerships, research, and educational

programs in all 83 counties.

MSU has launched a new website designed to explore the great work Spartans

are doing throughout Michigan and specic regions o the state. Visit

MiSpartanImpact.msu.eduand click on the interactive map or detailed

inormation about the impact o MSU and its graduates including:

Studentsf romaround the reg ion

Financialaiddisbursed

Staf f/ facul ty residing inreg ion

Alumniresidinginregion

Dollars spentwithlocalbusinesses

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See more at MiSpartanImpact.msu.edu. MSU is making a dierence

everywherein Michigan!

Daenport Unerst installs Beacon Atop NewLansng Campus

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Davenport Universitys logo being installed atop its new downtown Lansing campus.

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Economic Club

Members o Lansing Regional Chamber Economic Club were invited to join in the

historic dedication o the Lansing Board o Water and Lights (LBWL) REO Town

Cogeneration Plant and Headquarters. To join in the estivities, the Economic Club

took a summer break rom its usual venue and ormat and held a special celebration at

the Cogeneration Plant on July 1st. Over 225 business leaders attended the program,

which included networking opportunities, remarks by J. Peter Lark, the general manager

o LBWL, and guided walking tours o the REO Town Cogeneration Plant, the new

BWL Headquarters Building, and the restored Grand Trunk Western Railroad Depot.

The new cogeneration plant is BWLs rst natural gas-red steam and electric

generation acility. The state-o-the-art plant gives BWL a more diversied uel supply,a major win or the environment with lower greenhouse gas and other emissions, and

a strong oundation upon which to boost economic development or Lansings REO

Town neighborhood.

Economc Club JonsCelebraton and Dedcatono BWL REO TownCogeneraton Plant andHeadquarters

ABOvE: Just afterthrowing the switch toofficially dedicate the BWLCogeneration Plant (fromL to R): Lansing Mayor

Virg Bernero; Cong. MikeRogers; BWL Board ChairSandra Zerkle; U.S. Sen.Debbie Stabenow; andBWL General Manager J.Peter Lark.

LEFT: Attendees at the

event were able to takeself-guided tours through

the BWL Cogeneration

Plant and Headquarters in

REO Town.

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PEOPLE NEWS

MSU Federal Credt Unon has announced the

promotions oDeAnne M. Ramos and Kell

Showerman to the newly-created positions o

assistant vice president o branch operations.

Foster Swt Collns and

Smth PC is pleased to

announce the addition o

AttorneyJohn Mashn to

its Lansing oce.

Publc Polc Assocates,

inc. is proud to announce

that Nathale Wnans

has been promoted rom

research associate to

research associate II.

iCS Marketng

Serces has ormally

launched AutoNet, the

automotive industrys most

comprehensive source o

marketing data or email

marketing, direct mail and

multi-channel marketing,

according to Ken Harlow,senior vice president o sales

and marketing.


promotions oKell Flnn-Schut to manager at the

East Lansing Branch and Dena Shmnosk to

manager at the Sparrow Branch.

Frederck Baker, Jr. has

announced his retirement

rom the Supreme Court

Commissioners oce and

his reentry into private

practice withWllngham &

Cot, P.C.

ASAE has announced that

Beck Brmle, executive

director o the Md-

Mchgan Mechancal

Contractors Assocaton

has earned the Certied

Association Executive

(CAE) credential.

AttorneyDad J. Wllams

has joined the Gallagher

Law Frm with oces in

Lansing, Detroit, Mount

Pleasant, and Grand Rapids.

Mr. Williams will ocus

his practice on business,

banking, and real estate.

Kath Campbell, MSA,MPA, RN, has joined

McLaren Greater Lansng

as chie nursing ocer.

Lucreta Mansfeld, banquet operations manager

or the Kellogg Hotel and Conerence Center,has been awarded the 2012 Food and Beverage Star

o the Year by the Michigan Lodging and Tourism

Association at the 2013 Pure Michigan Governors

Conerence on Tourism.

Members oGreenStone Farm Credt Serces

have elected our individuals to the cooperatives

board o directors, including two new board members.

Each member is elected to serve a three-year term.

Additionally, a new director has been appointed in

the cooperatives territory in northeast Wisconsin and

Michigans Upper Peninsula. They are: Ronald Lucas

rom Alpena County, Thomas Durand rom Sanilac

County, Matthew Berge rom Manitowoc County

and board chairman Scott Roggenbuck rom

Huron County was re-elected.

Congratulations to Lor

Bosch on her recent

promotion to managing

director o the Lansing

branch oEles Place.

The Gutar Center oLansing has announced

the ollowing promotions:

Regen Bck to used gear &

acoustic guitar department

manager; Tras Wedle

to pro audio & drum

department manager; and

Kenn Shewchuk to

assistant store manager.


promotions oAm N. Coe to manager at theMeridian branch and Case Medna to manager o

the Farm Lane branch.

MSU Federal Credt

Unon announced the

appointment oBll

Beekman to the MSUFCU

Board o Directors.

Beekman, o East Lansing,

currently serves Michigan

State University as the vice

president and secretary o

the Board o Trustees.

DeAnne M. Ramos

Kell Flnn-Schut

John Mashn

Frederck Baker

Lor Bosch

Regen Bck

Am N. Coe

Bll Beekman

Kenn Shewchuk

Tras Wedle

Case Medna

Beck Brmle

Dad J. Willams

Kath Campbell

Nathale Wnans

Ken Harlow

Kell Showerman

Dena Shmnosk


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Amela Marschall-Mller andJe McWherter,

ounders o Lansing-based Grat WorksDesgn & Deelopment, have been named 2013

Entrepreneurs o Distinction by Corp! Magazine.

This award honors business leaders driving Michigan

growth and innovation.

MSU Federal Credt

Unon has announced

the promotions oBrad

Gakenhemer, Tesah

M. Hemphll and Sarah

vandenboss to call centermanagers.

AttorneyLoukas P.

Kallantass oFraser

Treblcock Das &

Dunlap has recently received

a Certicate o Completion

in the areas o probate and

estate planning, issued bythe Institute o Continuing

Legal Education and the

Probate and Estate Planning

Section o the State Bar o Michigan.


promotions oChrstopher inman to assistant

manager at the downtown Lansing branch and Dad

Thomas to assistant manager at the Farm Lane

branch.

LAFCU awarded its rst WHEELTM scholarships to

Rebecca Toodo o Eaton Rapids, Rhonda Abood

o Lansing, and Samantha Carne o Okemos. The

Women Helping Educate Every Lady (WHEEL)

scholarship program was launched this year to help

women who want to enhance their education to enter

or re-enter the workorce.

Ran Patterson, an

experienced tness and

weight-loss training coach,

has joined the Sparrow

Mchgan Athletc Club as

a personal trainer.

McLaren GreaterLansng is expanding its

services in Grand Ledge

by opening a health center

at 1035 Charlevoix Drive.

The new health center

will house several clinics

including: cardiology (Paul

zack, MD); obstetrics and

gynecology (Elabeth

Ferk, DO and Bett

Dawson, NP); oncology (Cherl Koalsk, DO)and primary care/amily medicine (Edward Ball,

DO).

Bret Oleksn, owner o

Odd Fellows Contracting,

Inc., and current president

o the Home Bulders

Assocaton o Greater

Lansng has been recognized

by Remodeling Magazine as

one o the top 50 remodelers

in the country.

Bron P. Gallagher, Jr. o

the Gallagher Law Frm,

with oces in Detroit,

Lansing and Grand Rapids,

has been admitted as a

member o The National

Association o Legal Fee

Analysis.

Publcom, inc., an

integrated marketing

communications rm,

has hiredJan Jenkns as

director o public relations.

COMPANy NEWSThe Amercan Red Cross o Central and Northern

Michigan is pleased to announce that Mejer hasdonated $500,000 to support Red Cross disaster relie

eorts.

Plante Moran, one o the nations largest certied

public accounting and business advisory rms, was

recently named by the Accounting MOVE Project as a

2013 Best Public Accounting Firm or Women.

MSU Federal Credt Unon (MSUFCU) has

announced its continued support o Michigan State

University programs and students with its $50,000donation to the MSUFCU Internship Opportunity

Award Program, administered through the MSU

Career Services Network. This program provides

MSU students participating in unpaid internships

during the summer o 2013 with monetary awards up

to $1,000.

Clark Constructon Compan has been selected as

Construction Manager or the Biosciences building to

be constructed at Central Michigan University (CMU).

The construction o the new Biosciences building willbe the largest capital project in CMU history.

Dart Deelopment is launching a new logo and

visual look to their brand beginning this month.

Beginning with the roll out o a new logo and

corporate colors, the ull rebrand will also include a

new website.

Lansng JaFest organizers announced that

the Michigan Institute or Contemporary Art has

been awarded grants in recognition or quality arts

Members On The Moe

Brad Gakenhemer

Chrstopher inman

Paul zack, MD

Bett Dawson, NP

Edward Ball, DO

Sarah vandenboss

Ran Patterson

Loukas P. Kallantass

Tesah M. Hemphll

Bret Oleksn

Bron P. Gallagher, Jr.

Jan Jenkns

Dad Thomas

Elabeth Ferk, DO

Cherl Koask, DO


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Members On The Moe

programming in 2013 by the National Endowment

or the Arts and the Michigan Council or Arts andCultural Aairs (MCACA). The MCACA grant was

awarded through the MCACA peer review process,

and was one o 233 applications to compete or

MCACA unding this year. Organizations receiving

a MCACA grant award are required to match those

unds with other public and private dollars.

The last time Albert and Juanita Trujillo were in New

York was during the Amercan Red Cross response

to 9/11. This time they will be dropping o one o

the Red Cross next generation Emergency Response

Vehicles (ERV). Built in Michigan by Ford, this van

is the newest proto-type o the mobile eeding and

supply distribution vehicle that is at the heart o any

Red Cross response to natural or man-made disasters.

MSU Federal Credt Unon (MSUFCU) continues

to provide a variety o loans to its members and now

holds a consumer loan portolio o $1.41 billion as o

May 31, 2013. That represents a 10.23% increase over

MSUFCUs consumer loan portolio a year pr ior.

MSU Federal Credt Unon (MSUFCU) has

announced a partnership with Oakland University

(OU), through which MSUFCU will establish

an Oakland University Credit Union trade name

identity or the nancial services at OU. MSUFCUs

commitment to OU is valued at nearly $5 million

over 10 years and will help support a $25,000

endowed student scholarship, $25,000 Deans

Choice Grant Program and a variety o signature

sponsorships.

One o the largest certied public accounting and

business consulting rms in the nation, Plante

Moran has introduced an inormation-packed

website, that gives employers and healthcare

providers access to webinars, videos and articlesocused on the implementation o the Patient

Protection and Aordable Care Act. The site is

located at healthcarereorm.plantemoran.com.

Area business and government leaders gathered

at LAFCUs main branch oce to pay tribute

to autoworkers in Greater Lansing or their

contributions in making the Cadillac ATS the 2013

North American Car o the Year. Speakers included

U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow who addressed how

Michigans commitment to manuacturing and

innovation is building a stronger uture or the state.

MSU Federal Credt Unon (MSUFCU)

announced as o May 31, 2013, it held $2.48 bill ionin assets, a 9.86% increase since May 31, 2012.

MSUFCU also had 175,144 members as o May 31,

2013, an increase o 5.16% over May 31, 2012.

Captal imagng, a business document and graphics

printing company specializing in on-demand printingand graphics or small and medium-sized businesses,

has earned the prestigious 2013 American Inhouse

Design Award, sponsored by Graphic Design USA o

New York.

Sparrow has launched an improved online newsroom

(Sparrow.org/news) to help communicate with

caregivers, patients, community members and media.

The newsroom is a one-stop shop or regular updates,

including videos, health tips, eatures on Sparrow

caregivers and news on Sparrow happenings.

Clark Constructon Compan has been selected

as General Contractor or the Board o Water and

Lights North Capital Avenue steam line replacement

project. Construction commenced the week o July

15th and will continue through November 15th.

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