November 2015
2015 CELEBRATION OF REGIONAL GROWTHINDUSTRY AND GLOBAL LEADERS2015 CORG Recipients: Dart Container Corporation Jackson National Life
Insurance Company Magna International TOC Logistics/Port Lansing Triton Industries, Inc.
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A Message From The President
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Tim DamanPresident and CEO
Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce
CELEBRATING A NOTEWORTHY 10TH ANNIVERSARY
2015 Board of Directors
OfficersBoard ChairJohn Brown
Jackson National Life Insurance Co.
Past ChairBill Kimble
C2AE
Chair ElectJoe Ford
Netvantage Marketing
Legal CounselSteve Owen
Foster Swift Collins & Smith P C
TreasurerJeff Fineis
Andrews Hooper Pavlik PLC
PresidentTim Daman
Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce
Division DirectorsMarketing and Communications
April ClobesMSU Federal Credit Union
Regionalism InitiativesMark Burnham
Michigan State University
Membership ServicesDeb Muchmore
Kandler Reed Khoury & Muchmore
Government RelationsMatt Resch
Resch Strategies
At-Large
FOCUSEDITORS
Ross Woodstock Michelle Rahl
DESIGN & PRINTINGSpartan Printing, Inc.
MAILINGBRD Mailing Incorporated
ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHYThe Fresh Image Photography, LLC
David Baker Farm Bureau Insurance Co.
Stella Cash Sparrow Health System
Patrick Dean Dean Transportation
Denise Droscha Two Men And A Truck
International
Jenn Dubey EVOLVE Corporate Wellness
David Ferguson Ferguson Development
Mike Trevorrow General Motors
Brian Gallagher Fraser Trebilcock Davis
& Dunlap
Andre Hutson Conquest Fitness and Health
Tom Mee McLaren Greater Lansing
Steve Reynolds Accident Fund Holdings
Patrick Salow Hayes Green Beach Hospital
Tim Salisbury PNC Bank
Heather Shawa-DeCook
Lansing Board of Water and Light
Fathy Shetiah 7C Lingo
Tom A. Stewart Common Wealth Enterprises
Bob Tresize LEAP
Ryan Vartoogian Spartan Internet Consulting
Bill Woodbury Auto-Owners Insurance
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Celebration of Regional Growth awards (CORG). It has been a wonderful privilege for me to have been part of creating and helping this event grow during the past decade. I think the personal pride I feel in this event is a ref lection of what CORG says about the economic growth, diversity and the entrepreneurial spirit that has driven Greater Lansing to the cusp of greatness.
When we started CORG in 2006, many wondered how long we would be able to sustain such an event. This is a case where the results speak for themselves. The 56 companies we have recognized over the past decade have combined to create more than $2 billion in new investment in the Greater Lansing region!
If you take a minute to review the list of all the CORG winners since 2006 (see this months cover story in FOCUS), you will see how our honorees are a microcosm of what our regional economy is evolving into as part of the 21st century economy. Greater Lansing has become the home of a dynamic insurance and financial services sector which is fueling our entry into the knowledge-based economy. We have become international leaders in advanced, high-tech manufacturing with state-of-the-art production facilities and a skilled labor force that is second to none. Were on the cutting edge of world-class research and the home to 400 technology companies, many of which are rapidly growing and developing exciting new products. We are leaders in healthcare, clean energy, transportation and construction.
The 2015 CORG recipients are perfect examples of the business leadership that is driving our region. Combined, they have made new investments of $230 million, creating more than 2,000 new jobs. Dart Container is an industry powerhouse, especially since its $1 billion acquisition of Solo Cup. Jackson National has grown into the industry leader in the sale of individual annuities. Magna International is an example of our important automotive supplier base. Triton Industry is one of those under the radar success stories that deserve more attention. TOC Logistics/Port Lansing is representative of our regions growth in global trade and logistics.
Most impressive to me is the fact that CORG has truly been a regional celebration. We have honored organizations throughout Ingham, Eaton and Clinton Counties. Attendance at the CORG awards is annually among the highest of all our Economic Club luncheons. I am most appreciative to the support of our members for their attendance and to our sponsors the past several years that make the CORG Awards possible, PNC Bank, Loomis Law firm and Consumers Energy.
I am particularly grateful to the 56 organizations we have honored in the past decade for all you have done in this region. Your belief in Greater Lansing is worth celebrating.
Finally, it is worth noting that there are currently four $100 million plus projects underway in our region. That proves we still have a lot more celebrating to take place in the years to come. Lets move forward into the next decade of celebrating our continued regional growth!
It is worth noting that there are currently
four $100-million-plus projects underway in our region. That
proves we still have a lot more celebrating to take place in the years
to come. Lets move forward into the next
decade of celebrating our continued regional
growth!
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News & Events
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3 BUSINESS EDUCATION SERIES - 50 IDEAS TO INCREASE YOUR BOTTOM LINE, 8:00 - 9:30 a.m., Lansing Regional Chamber Insurance Capital Board Room, 500 E. Michigan Ave., Suite 200, Lansing. Attend this rapid-fire and idea-packed session to hear 50 ideas you can implement right now to help you build a more profitable bottom line this year. Well dive into proven strategies for building sales, increasing margins and reducing costs - all things that add up to more profit for you. Program will include a panel discussion featuring Tom Donaldson, SBDC, Ben Bakken, Mercantile Bank and Mike Gay, SBDC. Programs are sponsored by Fifth Third Bank and Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap, P.C. No cost to attend for Chamber members. To register for this program, please visit www.lansingchamber.org.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 DELTA GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE, 8:00 9:00 a.m., Crowne Plaza Lansing West, 925 S. Creyts Road, Lansing. The Delta Government Relations Committee meets the first Wednesday of each month to provide a forum for business leaders to discuss important issues affecting Delta Township. To ensure adequate seating, please RSVP to Steve Japinga at [email protected].
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5 CHAMBER 360, 8:00 10:30 a.m., Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Insurance Capital Board Room, 500 E. Michigan Ave., Ste. 200, Lansing. Chamber members are encouraged to attend Chamber 360 to learn how to maximize your Chamber benefits, meet our staff and network with other members. This is a FREE event, but space is limited. To register for this complimentary event, please contact Michelle Rahl at 517-853-6457 or [email protected].
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10 NOVEMBER MEMBER MIXER, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., Boji Group, 124 W. Allegan St., Lansing. Boji Group is a progressive real estate development, property management and construction management firm, providing services for more than 2 million square feet of state-of-the-art commercial space. Boji Group specializes in creating innovative solutions to challenging development opportunities, and creating private-public partnerships to achieve project goals. No charge for Chamber members ($15/non-members). Registration can be completed at www.lansingchamber.org. Includes hors doeuvres.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19 10TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF REGIONAL GROWTH AWARDS, 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m., Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, East Lansing. Now in its tenth year, the Celebration of Regional Growth Awards luncheon has become the must-attend event for recognizing area businesses for their new economic investment and job creation in the Greater Lansing region. The 2015 recipients are Dart Container Corporation, Jackson National Life Insurance Company, Magna International, TOC Logistics/Port Lansing and Triton Industries. The 56 companies that have been recognized have together contributed over $2 billion in new economic growth in this region. The Celebration of Regional Growth Awards are co-sponsored by PNC and Loomis, Ewert, Parsley, Davis & Gotting, P.C. Program begins at noon; please arrive early for registration & networking. This event is part of the 2015 Economic Club Speaker Series. Additional tickets are $55/person or $400/table of eight (includes plated lunch). Pre-registration is required and can be completed at www.lansingchamber.org.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1 DECEMBER ECONOMIC CLUB, 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m., Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, East Lansing. Speaker: Charles L. Evans is the ninth president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. In that capacity, he serves on the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the Federal Reserve Systems monetary policymaking body. As head of the Chicago Fed, Evans oversees the work of roughly 1,400 employees in Chicago and Detroit who conduct economic research, supervise financial institutions and provide payment services to commercial banks and the U.S. government. His personal research has focused on measuring the effects of monetary policy on U.S. economic activity, inf lation and financial market prices. Sponsored by MSU International Business Center and the Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan. Program begins at noon; please arrive early for registration & networking. Tickets: $40/member, $55/nonmember, $300/table of eight (includes plated lunch). Pre-registration is required and can be completed at www.lansingchamber.org.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2 DELTA GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE, 8:00 9:00 a.m., Crowne Plaza Lansing West, 925 S. Creyts Rd., Lansing. The Delta Government Relations Committee meets the first Wednesday of each month to provide a forum for business leaders to discuss important issues affecting Delta Township. To ensure adequate seating, please RSVP to Steve Japinga at [email protected].
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8 BUSINESS EDUCATION SERIES - LEARN TO NETWORK LIKE A PRO, 3:30 - 4:45 p.m., Lansing Regional Chamber Insurance Capital Board Room, 500 E. Michigan Ave., Suite 200, Lansing. Networking is a vital skill for any business owner, yet most of us make rookie mistakes every time we step into a mixer or crowded event. Becoming a great networker is an acquired skill, and the good news is anyone can learn to do it successfully - even introverts! In this program, you will learn techniques that top networkers use to connect easily authentically and memorably for building strong business relationships. Bring your business cards, your best handshake and willingness to meet new people. Immediately following this program, attendees will put their newly learned networking skills to work at the December Member Mixer at the Lansing Brewing Company! Programs are sponsored by Fifth Third Bank and Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap, P.C. No cost to attend for Chamber members. To register for this program, please visit www.lansingchamber.org.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8 HOLIDAY MEMBER MIXER, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., Lansing Brewing Company, 518 E. Shiawassee St., Lansing. The Lansing Brewing Company was one of the f irst breweries in Lansing. It supplied craft beer to the artisans, laborers and tradesman building our city over a century ago. It seems appropriate for us to resurrect such a historic brand after 100 years and supply craft beer to a new generation that are busy building our city once again. No charge for Chamber members ($15/non-members). Registration can be completed at www.lansingchamber.org. Includes hors doeuvres.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17 2015 ATHENA AWARD PRESENTATION, 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m., Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, East Lansing. The ATHENA Award celebrates the potential of all women as leaders of the community and honors those who strive towards the highest levels of professional accomplishment, who excel in their chosen field, have devoted time and energy to their community, and who pave paths for other women to follow. Join us as we welcome the newest member of the ATHENA Award legacy! $55/member, $75/nonmember, $425/table of eight (includes plated lunch). To register for this event, please visit www.lansingchamber.org.
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Chamber MilestonesWed like to offer a special salute to these great organizations that reached milestone anniversaries as Chamber members this month.
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The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) has called a new collection bin ordinance in the City of Lansing a positive solution that will benefit both local charitable organizations as well as business owners in the city. The collection bin ordinance was given final approval on October 26 by the Lansing City Council.
The collection bin ordinance provides common sense regulations, accountability and proper protocols for collection bins throughout the city, said Steve Japinga, LRCC director of government relations. We would particularly like to thank Councilwomen Carol Wood and ALynne Boles for their leadership in resolving this issue in such a positive manner.
Charity donation bins that appear around the city are intended to collect donations for charitable organizations. Over time, the number of bins began
to increase, and in many cases, were placed in front of a business without the permission of the business owners. In addition, many bins became dumping grounds for a variety of furniture and household items, creating unsightly conditions throughout the city.
It was frustrating for many business owners when they had difficulty getting a response from bin owners when the bins were overf lowing, needed to be cleaned-up or replaced, said Japinga. This ordinance will put a sound procedure in place to guard against these problems in the future.
The State of Michigan Governors Office and Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) are taking on at-risk and underserved areas across Michigan. Thanks to a grant of $50,000 from the MEDC to LEAP, the regional agency is launching a new initiative that will look to empower community and business stakeholders in the southwest area of the City of Lansing to come together in shared vision and to drive forward an economic action plan.
Through this effort we look forward to seeing this neighborhood become more economically sound and help revitalize the entire community, said MEDC Chief Executive Officer Steve Arwood. In entrusting these funds to our Collaborative Development Council regional partner LEAP, we are confident that this grant will help to be an economic foundation for southwest Lansing.
After considering multiple areas across the three counties of Clinton, Eaton and Ingham, the MEDC and LEAP selected the southwest area within the City of Lansing as the most suitable for this grassroots revitalization approach. LEAP will be engaging a consultant to conduct a study to understand economic opportunities while conducting extensive community engagement to formulate an action plan for this area. An inclusive steering committee of southwest Lansing stakeholders will soon be convened to lead the effort.
This new initiative that LEAP has crafted provides much needed resources to support important capacity-building in an area that has some serious challenges but also an amazing asset in its diversity, said Bob Trezise, President and CEO of LEAP. We are going beyond conventional economic development here to try to affect real positive change in an area that has not seen enough positive development in recent years.
Im very pleased to see LEAP leading the way on this project to explore new opportunities for economic growth and job creation on Lansings southwest side, said Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero. Lansings Third Ward has great citizens who are eager to get involved and great potential to attract new investment through a coordinated community effort led by LEAP. It is the right effort in the right place at the right time.
This initiative is much needed. I am confident its going to to make a big difference in our continued efforts to improve southwest Lansing, the city, and the region, said Third Ward Councilmember, ALynne Boles.
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LANSING REGIONAL CHAMBER APPLAUDS NEW CITY OF LANSING COLLECTION BIN ORDINANCE
LEAP, MEDC TO ANNOUNCE INITIATIVE IN SOUTHWEST LANSINGGRASSROOTS ACTION PLAN TO INSPIRE HOPE AND EXPAND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY IN SOUTHWEST LANSING
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LANSING REGIONAL CHAMBER CALLS INGHAM HEALTH PLANCOMPROMISE BENEFICIAL FOR COUNTY TAXPAYERS
T he Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) called an agreement involving the distribution of funds from the Ingham County Health Services Millage a positive step forward for taxpayers of Ingham County. The agreement over the millage includes provisions that will save Ingham County taxpayers approximately $1 million in 2016. The compromise was approved by the Ingham County Commissioners on Tuesday night, October 27.
We applaud the Ingham County Board of Commissioners for its efforts in negotiating what we think is a reasonable and fair plan, said LRCC president & CEO Tim Daman. We appreciate the willingness of commissioners to work with us to achieve a resolution we feel is beneficial for taxpayers.
The Health Services Millage was approved by Ingham County voters in November 2014 to provide basic healthcare services county residents who are not eligible for Medicaid under the Federal Affordable Care Act (ACA). Since the launch of ACA and Medicaid expansion, the need for the funds dropped dramatically, and enrollment in the Ingham Health Plan (IHP) declined by 90 percent. The negotiated compromise will allow IHP to continue to provide services to low income residents while ensuring proper controls between Ingham County and IHP.
We consider an important part of our role as an advocate for the business community in the region is to serve as a watchdog for how our units of government are managing their funds, said Steve Japinga. We will continue to be diligent in our efforts to fight for proper fiscal management in the public sector and to protect the interests of hard working business people and taxpayers in the region.
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Michigan Supreme Court Justice David Viviano met with local business leaders recently in a roundtable held September 30 at the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce. Viviano spoke with Chamber members about his work on improving service and driving change and efficiencies throughout the Michigan court system. Justice David Viviano is the 109th Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court. He was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder in 2013 and elected to complete the remainder of his term in 2014. He is the Supreme Courts point-person for judicial training and statewide e-filing.
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The platform that Lansing provides to small businesses has allowed Eightfold Creative to get its roots and become a part of a city that is really pulsing, said owner Nick Stachurski.
Eightfold Creative is a cinematic commercial production company located in the heart of Lansing. Inspired by the idea of telling other peoples stories through film, Stachurski joined with Ryan Sundberg to create Eightfold Creative. Stachurski began developing commercials as a student at Michigan State Universitys Eli Broad School of Business. Through the entrepreneurial program that the school provides, Stachurski saw how these side projects could foster into a full-time business.
With help from East Lansings The Hatch, an organization sponsored by Michigan State University Federal Credit Union, Eightfold Creative was founded. In addition to The Hatchs assistance, the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) was a vital supporter in laying the foundation of the company.
The company focuses specifically on creating experiences from pre-to post-production that engages clients in the theatrical filming process. Eightfold Creative specializes in transcribing their clients ideas, values and culture, and making them come alive on-screen. Equipped with the latest and best cinema production technology, the RED Epic Dragon, Eightfold Creative is one of the only companies in mid-Michigan to provide the highest standard of quality to its clients.
With every company we work with, our goal is to create a piece that explains who they are and what they represent, said Stachurski. We sit down with the management of the organization and explain how we can solve problems together to come up with a creative solution through video production.
The company holds a strong belief in allowing each individual involved to explore and pursue his or her own path to success. This creates an open environment for the flow of ideas and implementation of creative expression.
In the city of Lansing, the arts are beginning to thrive which puts us in an optimal position to put new energy back into the city and interact with this community, said Stachurski.
With motivation to maintain a strong reputation, provide opportunities that allow everyone within the company to be successful, and make Eightfold Creative into a national or even global brand, the team expects business to soar over the next decade.
There is nothing more fulfilling than watching a client or partner be amazed by the work we do, said Stachurski. Thats why we do what we do and love what we do.
For more information about Eightfold Creative or to view some of the companys outstanding work, visit eightfold-creative.com.
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If lifes most difficult challenges can open the door to great opportunities, than the job of reshaping the largest department in state government may deliver results that could lead to a healthier Michigan. That certainly is the hope of Nick Lyon, director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and all of that agencys 14,000 employees. Lyon was the keynote speaker at the Lansing Economic Club on September 17.
MDHHS was created as a result of combining the Departments of Human Services and the Department of Community Health. Getting a grip on all the programs and restructuring them so they are properly aligned with the people they serve is a daunting task, but one that Lyon told the Economic Club audience should result in more efficiencies in the delivery of services.
This is where our biggest opportunity and our biggest challenges are for the future, said Lyon.
As far as controlling health care costs, Lyon said the greatest long-term impact will be emphasizing wellness, noting that 31 percent of Michiganders are obese and that childhood obesity is on the rise. Lyon said emphasizing wellness represents the greatest opportunity for businesses to control their health care costs.
We have to figure out how we can prevent people from going down the road of unhealthy living in the first place, said Lyon.
During his tenure in state government, Lyon has been involved in a number of key health initiatives including the successful implementation and management of the Healthy Michigan Plan, as well as the advancement of Health Information Technology in the state of Michigan.
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SPARROWS STELLA CASH RECEIVES2015 SPARTAN HERO AWARD FROM MSU ALUMNI CLUB
Stella Cash, Sparrows Vice President of Development and Strategic Partnerships, will receive the 2015 Spartan Hero Award from the Mid-Michigan Spartans Alumni Club in recognition of the outstanding contributions she has made to Michigan State University.
Cash is part of the Sparrow Foundation Board of Directors and has held numerous offices for many state and national organizations. She retired from MSU in 2010 after a 35-year career as Director of Dietetics in the Department of Food Science and as Interim Vice President of Alumni Engagement. Cash is an outstanding example of Sparrows service to the mid-Michigan region and their strong partnership with MSU. Stella is a member of the Board of Directors of the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce.
When we came to MSU, MSU gave us the environment in which to succeed. Then to be asked to come to Sparrow in a totally new environment showed me the faith that people have in me, and for that I am truly grateful, said Cash. It has allowed me and my husband of 53 years, Dr. Jerry Cash, to help ensure our community has the best that it needs in every way possible.
Presented annually since 2012, the Spartan Hero Award honors those who have made significant contributions, including volunteer efforts and financial support, to MSU and the Mid-Michigan Spartans Alumni Club. The Mid-Michigan chapter is the regional club of the national MSU Alumni Association for alumni and friends of Michigan State University living in Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton counties.
The distinguishing characteristic is the recognition of the whole set of diverse contributions the candidate has made to the Spartan Nation and to society in general, said Carole Lick, MSU Trustee Emeritus and a Mid-Michigan Spartans member who serves on the Spartan Crystal Ball Committee.
Stella Cash receiving the Lansing Regional Chamber ATHENA Award in 2012.
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FIVEcorporations that have made major investments in the Greater Lansing region will be honored for their contributions to the community at the 10th Annual Celebration of Regional Growth Awards (CORG) sponsored by the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce. The CORG awards will be presented during the Lansing Economic Club luncheon, held on Thursday, November 19 at the MSU Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center. This years honorees include: Dart Container Corporation, Jackson National Life Insurance, Magna International, TOC Logistics and Port Lansing (International Trade Award) and Triton Industries. These organizations have combined to invest more than $230 million in recent expansion projects creating more than 2,000 new jobs in our region, said Tim Daman, president and CEO of the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce. This years CORG honorees are reflective of our regions world leadership in the 21st century knowledge economy, advanced manufacturing and global trade.Since its inception in 2006, CORG has recognized 56 organizations that have invested more than $2 billion in the regional economy.
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DART CONTAINER CORPORATION
The Dart story begins with a small machine shop in Mason, Michigan established in 1937. This modest business prospered through the manufacture of such products as key cases, steel tape measures, and ID tags for the armed services. Experimentation with expandable polystyrene in the late 1950s led to a line of high-quality insulated foam cups, and in 1960, Dart Container Corporation was born.
Today, Dart is one of the largest manufacturers of single-use foodservice packaging. In 2012, Dart purchased Solo Cup Company for $1 billion, a move that led to Darts $60 million expansion and renovation of its headquarters in Mason.
We are excited that our growth has expanded employment opportunities on our Mason campus, where our founders launched our company more than 50 years ago, said Dart President Jim Lammers. Michigan is a great state for us because we can attract and retain employees with diverse skills and strong work ethics. We are thrilled that the growth of our company has created hundreds of new administrative, engineering, technology and skilled trade jobs.
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The corporate expansion includes a 144,000-square-foot office building; a 20,000-square-foot fitness center and 17,000-square-foot dining center; and a 500,000-square-foot state-of-the-art warehouse.
With Dart adding 500 jobs locally since the Solo purchase, the company now has 15,000 employees and more than 40 plants, distribution centers and offices worldwide.
The thoughts, skills and efforts of our employees are key to our success, Lammers said. Dart is a company with thousands of talented people worldwidebut were always proud to call mid-Michigan home.
JACKSON NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE
Jackson National Life Insurance Company (Jackson) has completed a $100-million, 230,000-square-foot expansion at its Lansing campus that is as impressive as Jacksons rise to the top of its industry. The expansion of the company headquarters near Okemos Road and I-96 also includes a 46,000-square-foot Conference Center and a state-of-the-art 14,000-square-foot Dining Center.
Jacksons expansion is the latest in a series of major investments in the region, including opening two data centers and a new office in downtown East
Lansing, known as the Jackson Development Zone, which provides f lexible, part-time jobs for local college students. In the past 15 years, Jacksons local workforce has grown from 1,000 associates to nearly 2,600.
Jackson has called mid-Michigan home for the past 55 years, and in addition to the gratitude we have for our customers, we owe much of our success to the support of the surrounding community and the people who have made Jackson what it is today, said James Sopha, Jackson president. This expansion allows us to continue to provide exceptional service for our clients while investing in our dedicated, talented associates and our community.
What began as a family-owned company in 1961 has evolved into a diversified retirement services powerhouse with a long and successful track record. Jackson has established itself as the largest seller of individual annuities in the United States. The company now holds more than $200 billion in assets.
Were very proud of that growth and the contribution our success has provided for the Greater Lansing region, said John Brown, Jackson vice president for public policy and communications.
Jacksons new facility is designed for a minimum Energy Star rating of 80 from the Environmental Protection Agency, placing it in the top 20 percent of most energy efficient buildings in the United States.
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The Lansing Regional Chamber is proud to recognize these fifty six organizations over the past ten years that collectively represent more than $2 billion in economic investment in the Greater Lansing region:
2015: Dart Container Corporation, Jackson National Life Insurance, Magna International, TOC Logistics International and Triton Industries.
2014: TWO MEN AND A TRUCK/International, Hayes Green Beech Memorial Hospital/AL!VE, Hope Soccer Complex, Michigan State University Bioengineering Building and Michigan Veneer ,
2013: Agro-Culture Liquid Fertilizer, Emergent BioSolutions, Eyde Company, IDV Solutions, Plas Labs, Inc.
2012: Bekum, Broad Art Museum, Capital Steel and Wire, Inc. Lansing Board of Water and Light, Netvantage Marketing
2011: Air Lift, Biggby Coffee, Dowding Industries Inc., Gillespie Group
2010: Accident Fund Insurance, Dean Transportation, HRU Technical Resources, Neogen
2009: East Lansing Technology Innovation Center, FRIB, General Motors, Granger, Green Stone, Jackson Insurance, Lansing Board of Water and Light
2008: Delta Dental, Capital Regional International Airport, Mahle, Niowave, Two Men and a Truck, Wharton Center
2007: Auto-Owners Insurance, Christman, Demmer Corporation, Meijer, MSUFCU, Peckham, Wieland-Davco
2006: Emergent BioSolutions, Gestamp, Ingham Regional Medical Center, Liquid Web Inc., Neogen, Sparrow, Spartan Motors, TechSmith
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MAGNA INTERNATIONAL
The importance to the regional economy of General Motors and its widespread network of suppliers is underscored by the decision of Magna International to expand its Lansing area presence with a new parts plant.
Magna recently opened DexSys, a new greenfield facility on Mount Hope Highway in Delta Township. The $75-million, 290,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art injection molding and robotic paint line facility will employ approximately 340 people at full production. The plant produces front and rear fascias for several vehicles within the General Motors line-up, including the Cadillac ATS, GMC Acadia and Buick Enclave.
I want to thank Delta Township and the State of Michigan for their ongoing support and collaboration on this project, said Magna Exteriors president Grahame Burrow. They have helped make it possible for us to come here and establish this world-class operation, and we are excited for the opportunity to support our customer General Motors from this new facility.
The local plant is expected to turn out 1 million parts each year for GM. At its peak, the factory can support three shifts on its injection molding line and two shifts for paint and assembly operations.
Including DexSys, Magna has 24 manufacturing operations and approximately 9,000 employees in Michigan.
As global competition increases, Burrow said, the new Delta Township facility can be expanded to meet increasing demand from GM and other manufacturers.
TOC LOGISTICS INTERNATIONAL/PORT LANSING (INTERNATIONAL TRADE AWARD)
TOC Logistics, headquartered in Indianapolis, has a global footprint covering over 100 countries worldwide. In 2013, TOC opened a 48,000-square-foot logistics office and Foreign Trade Zone Warehouse at the Port Lansing Global Logistics Centre at Capital Region International Airport.
TOC recently announced plans to launch a new service utilizing the Container Freight Station (CFS) at Port Lansing. TOC will be importing container freight from Europe on a bi-weekly basis, with weekly service likely to begin in a few months.
TOC Logistics International is pleased to partner with Port Lansing to
launch the CFS and provide our existing customer base a new service that will improve their Midwest operations, said Gary Cardenas, TOC founder and president. We are confident this service will also lead to new customers that are searching for alternatives to the congestions at traditional freight hubs.
Port Lansing has marketed itself as an attractive alternative for importers and exporters frustrated with trying to move cargo through larger airports in Chicago and Detroit. TOC Logistics has a global team supporting its Port Lansing operation, including customs brokers, supply chain engineers and traditional freight forwarding operators. TOC says its supplier consolidation programs into the NAFTA Corridor (the United States, Canada and Mexico) from Europe and Asia save its clients millions of dollars a year.
Port Lansing is the perfect location for us to assist current and new clients with
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TRITON INDUSTRIES, INC. (MANITOU)
Patience, tenacity, relentless research, and breakthrough thinking have been hallmarks of Triton Industries, which recently celebrated its 30th anniversary. The maker of Manitou Pontoon Boats, already lauded for remarkable innovation in its existing line of pontoon boats, marked its anniversary by announcing two game-changing products. The new X-Plode and Legacy LT, literally 30 years in the making, are all Fiberglass, from the deck up, something that has been engineered without adding any significant weight.
When we started 30 years ago, I never dreamed the pontoon boat would evolve to the point weve reached today, said Scott VanWagenen, president of Manitou. With our new LT and XT offerings, we have pushed the envelope even further, totally blurring the line between pontoons and runabouts.
To facilitate its rapid growth, Manitou recently purchased a 141,700-square-foot industrial building plus 10 acres of property on Lowell Road in Watertown Township. The $4 million expansion will more than triple Manitous existing space.
We were in need of a much larger manufacturing facility for our pontoon boats, yet we felt it was important to remain in the Lansing area because of our rich history
here and our people, said Van Wagenen. A company cant be as quality-oriented as we are without having a great workforce.
In the next two years, Manitou expects to add 40 jobs because of growing demands for its products. Company revenues are up 60 percent since 2007.
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The inaugural Leadership Lansing cohort is underway. 35 participants from a broad cross section of organizations met for the first time October 12 and 13. The initial meeting included an evening dinner at the Crowne Plaza West where participants enjoyed networking time and took a trip through some of Greater Lansings history.
The Tuesday workshop included a greeting from Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Tim Daman, who gave an overview of the Chambers role in the region. A special feature of each Leadership Lansing workshop is called Lunch With a Leader, featuring a leader in the Greater Lansing region. The October speaker, David Eich from Consumers Mutual Insurance, talked about the importance of the choices leaders must make in their lives.
Participants spent a good portion of the October workshop assessing their own personal strengths and learning how they can more effectively leverage those strengths in their everyday work as leaders. The day concluded with a field trip to the historic Turner Dodge House in Old Town.
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The challenges of motivating team members in the millennial generation brought more than 60 Lansing Chamber members together for a very informative workshop. How to Motivate Mil-lennials was the latest program in the Chambers Business Edu-cation Series. The workshop was taught by Tom Donaldson, Capital Region Director, Michigan Small Business Development Center. The program covered topics in-cluding what motivates millennial employees, what strategies can employers use to keep younger employees engaged, earn their trust and get the most productiv-ity out of them.
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PEOPLE NEWS
The three recipients of the 2015 LAFCU Women Helping Educate Every Lady scholarships are all mothers one will be a grandmother soon and are keenly aware that a college education is needed in todays workforce environment. They put their education on hold for their families and have struggled because of the lack of a degree or career education. But now, its their time. The winners are Yvette Donahue, Holt; Elsa Gallegos, Lansing; and Michelle Cunningham, Owosso. Each received a $1,000 scholarship to attend Lansing Community College this fall.
Sparrow Ionia Hospital is pleased to announce Internal Medicine Physician Tiffany Bassily, D.O., has joined the medical staffs of Sparrow Medical Group Ionia and Sparrow Medical Group Saranac.
Fraser Trebilcock attorney Michael S. Ashton has been named the Best Lawyers in America Lawyer of the Year in Lansing.
Orthopedic Surgeon Jason Cochran, D.O., at Sparrow, now provides an alternative to traditional hip replacement surgery, featuring a smaller incision and quicker recovery time. Dr. Cochran is among the few Physicians in Michigan and among the first in the mid-Michigan region - performing direct anterior approach hip replacement. The procedure allows surgeons to make a smaller incision on the front of the hip and move aside muscle rather than cut through it, to place the prosthesis.
Truscott Rossman, Michigans top public relations and strategic communications firm with offices in Grand Rapids, Lansing and Detroit, has hired Allie Walker as senior account executive.
Bekum America Corporation proudly announces the promotion of Sebastian Rainer to the position of after sales manager, with the responsibility for service, spare parts, machine rebuild/remanufacturing
projects and customer training.
MSU Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the recent addition of Whitney M. Anderson-Harrell to its executive team as the vice president of sales and financial education.
Three months after its launch, a new medication management program led by a Physicians Health Plan clinical pharmacist is already saving lives and improving the health of patients in the mid-Michigan region. Joy
Wahawisan, Pharm. D., BCPS, launched the program in July with a Sparrow Brunch with a Doctor event, 10 Tips and Tricks to Get the Most out of Your Medications. The goal was to educate patients in the proper use and interactions of prescription and over-the-counter medications and supplements.
Liquid Web, Inc., a leading provider of professional web hosting and managed cloud services headquartered in Lansing has just announced the hiring of executive Terry Flood as the companys new chief financial officer.
Sarah Coleman has joined ASTI Environmentals Industrial Compliance team, which has doubled in size since 2013. Sarah will be helping manufacturers, automotive suppliers and chemical companies prepare Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure, Storm Water Pollution Prevention and Pollution Incident Prevention Plan.
The Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau bids farewell to vice president of f inance and administration, Mike Zumbaugh, CTA, CDME. After 24 years of employment with the organization, Mike
has accepted a position with the CVB in Irving, Texas.
Carol Pickott, BSN, RN, of Dimondale has been recognized by Sparrow Clinton Hospital for her special nursing skills, earning the hospitals first DAISY Award. Sponsored by
The DAISY Foundation, the DAISY Award is an international program that rewards and celebrates the extraordinary, compassionate and skillful care given by nurses every day.
Paul Szkilnyk is the newest member to ASTI Environmentals Site Redevelopment Services (SRS) team. Szkilnyk will be assisting SRS with the implementation of lead-based paint, asbestos and radon assessment programs, as well as providing field oversight during drilling, soil removal and other remediation activities.
The GLCVB and Lansing Center announced staffing structure changes at the convention center that are sure to turn the heads of customers and competitors alike. Effective immediately, the role of Lansing Centers vice president of sales and marketing will change to vice president of sales and services, enabling several key customer service delivery personnel to fall under the leadership of the sales department. The newly created role is filled by Gus Pine, who, until now, held the position of overseeing sales and marketing for the Lansing Center.
Burcham Hills has named Abdullah Masood director of risk and safety, responsible for overseeing programs, policies and training to ensure compliance and reduce risks, as well as collaborate with external agencies on
emergency preparation and response.
The certified public accounting firm of Maner Costerisan is pleased to announce the addition of Marianna M. Colpean to their team of professionals. Colpean joins the firm as an associate in the firms audit department.
C2AE employee Brett Dodge, PS has been recommended, accepted, and confirmed to be appointed Chair of the Michigan Society of Professional Surveyors Legislative Committee. This position also gets a seat on the ACEC
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Legislative Committee (Architects, Engineers, & Surveyors Legislative Committee).
Tri-Star Trust Bank welcomes Jenny Diederich to its Midland office location. Diederich joins the Tri-Star team as receptionist.
Kathleen Bair, Sparrows director of magnet and nursing excellence, has been honored with the 2015 Recent Graduate Achievement Award from the Michigan State University College of Nursing Alumni Association.
The following agents are brand new to Coldwell Banker Hubbell BriarWood: Holly Gibbs
Engel (Okemos office), Robin Naeyaert (Okemos office), Cynthia Malmquist (Okemos office), Brad Fields (Delta office) and Penny Wali (East Lansing office).
Beer lovers and foodies unite, Lansing Brewing Companys new chef is bringing unique f lavoring to mid-Michigan. Christopher Carrington leads Lansing Brewing Company as the head chef when the brewing
company reopens in October after 100 years. He will oversee all kitchen operations, including a new mouthwatering menu.
Fraser Trebilcock is pleased to announce that Paul V. McCord has joined the firm as a shareholder.
A Sparrow cardiologist has been published in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine for his role in a groundbreaking study on an innovative new pacemaker. John Ip, M.D., one of the principal investigators of the Sparrow Clinical Research Institute (SCRI), was among the first Physicians in the nation to implant the leadless pacemaker device in February 2014. Since then, 42 Patients have received the device through SCRI, and 504 have been successfully implanted nationwide.
Capital Area Michigan Works! chief compliance officer, Carrie Rosingana, has been promoted to chief operating officer. CAMW! CEO, Edythe Hatter-Williams, has been appointed to represent Michigan on
the Great Lakes Employment and Training Association board.
Tri-Star Trust Bank, with offices in Lansing, Saginaw, Frankenmuth, and Midland, announced that Rocco Rucinski has become its business development officer of the Greater Lansing Office.
Deidra A. Wilson, MPH, has been named vice president of government relations for McLaren Health Care Corporation. She officially began the position on September 21 and is based in Lansing.
Dewpoint, a leading provider of technology consulting and implementation solutions, is pleased to welcome several new employees to Lansing: Luis Vigil, technical architect security; Rick (Guillermo) Gomez, systems engineer; Eric Miller, systems engineer; Joe Poniatowski, program manager; Robert Linnan, senior program manager; Lori Pelleran (Miller), senior program manager; Jamie Trierweiler, business analyst; Justin Palm, desktop engineer; and Connie Lyon, business analyst.
Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) announced the two winning new businesses that resulted from the hard work and dedication of entrepreneurs at the second annual Startup Weekend: Maker Edition, held Friday, Oct. 9 through Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015. Safe Water won the Mayor & LCC President, Dr.
Knights pick. Safe Water is an app that will notify the user of how clean and safe the water is in their location. Sandwich Case won the Judges Award. Sandwich Case is a merger of a phone case and a Swiss Army knife.
Fraser Trebilcock attorney Brian T. Gallagher has been appointed to serve as Chair of the Employee Benefits Committee of the State Bar of Michigan Taxation Section.
Fraser Trebilcock attorney Graham K. Crabtree has been selected as the 2015 Michigan Defense Trial Counsel Volunteer of the Year.
Grand River Connection, a young professionals organization has elected its 2015-16 Board of Directors: Brian Gallagher, president (Fraser Trebilcock); Pete Brown, secretary (Gallagher Law Firm); Olivia Edgar, CPA, treasurer (Accident Fund Holdings); Tyler Dyke, vice president and chair of networking programs (State of Michigan); Andrea Ragan, vice president and chair of special events (Capital Area IT Council); Hannah Leibinger, communications chair (Piper and Gold); Stephanie Collier, sponsorship and finance chair (Northwestern Mutual); Katherine Becsey, membership chair (Michigan State senate); and Andrea Kerbuski, media chair (Martin Waymire).
The Mason Optimist Club has selected Fraser Trebilcock attorney Gary C. Rogers as its 2015 Volunteer of the Year.
Foster Swift Attorney John Mashni was elected to the State Bar of Michigan ACES Council. This section of the State Bar of Michigan focuses on art and entertainment law, both of which are Johns areas of expertise.
Sparrow Physicians Health Plan Board Chair James Butler III (U.S. Army Retired) has received the prestigious Courage and Valor Award for Distinguished Military Service from the Michigan Congressional Black Caucus Delegation for service to his country during the Vietnam War.
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ASK is happy to announce the addition of several new team members and promotions in the Lansing office. ASK is a leading provider of IT security, technology consulting and management services for small to medium sized business in Mid-Michigan: Scott Freitag, account manager; John Loveall, project manager; Ryan Soulard, proactive support; Dustin Bender, accounting; Andy Langhart, promoted to support desk; Mike Young, promoted to account manager and Erik Jacobsen, promoted to sales team lead.
Terry Lasky, associate broker, of Coldwell Banker Hubbell Briarwood has earned the Coldwell Banker Previews International* Property Specialist designation. To date, only eight percent Coldwell
Banker* sales associates have been awarded this designation which is designed specifically for marketing luxury residential properties to aff luent buyers worldwide.
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Researchers from Michigan State University and Sparrow have been awarded $12,000 by the Sparrow/MSU Center for Innovation and Research and Science Studies to study what social and medical factors play a role in patient recovery and hospital readmissions.
The Detroit Lions announced a partnership with Michigan Office Solutions, a Xerox Company, who will be the teams official print services provider.
Kuntzsch Solutions is partnering with Camiros, a national planning firm, to support the development of Michigans first HUD-funded Choice Neighborhoods Plan in the City of Flint. This program supports the development of community revitalization strategies focused on implementation.
Sparrow Hospital has been recognized as one of the first health care facilities in the nation to receive both a Blue Distinction Center and a Blue Distinction Center+ designation in the area of bariatric surgery by the Blue Distinction Centers for Specialty Care program of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
Lansing Brewing Company (LBC) was offering more than just beer before opening its doors this fall. LBC hosted a career fair on September 23rd with on-the-spot interviews to hire 75 employees.
The Eaton RESA Insurance & Risk Management program and students have already reaped many benefits with the partnership of Farm Bureau Insurance. For the past four years, the program has been housed at the Farm Bureau Insurance of Michigan Headquarters in Lansing. In addition, Farm Bureau Insurance of Michigan furnished the program with a new state of the art classroom two years ago.
As a company that works extensively with Brownfield redevelopments, PM Environmentals new office in Detroit marks a significant milestone. It will be the third of its four offices located in Michigan that has been a Brownfield project. It will also be the companys 22nd office nationwide.
On Sunday, September 13, 2015, MSU Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU) was proud to join the Greater Lansing community at the Lansing State Capitol in supporting the Walk to End Alzheimers. Credit Union volunteers participated by walking at the event, helping out with the kids table, and donating to the cause. Team MSUFCU raised $680, contributing to the walks total of over $164,000.
Greater Michigan Construction Academy has unveiled the newly completed, state-of-the-art welding lab that has recently been added to their Midland training facility location. The lab was made possible by the support of the Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation who granted a $317,000 donation to build the lab and support the area students who will utilize it.
Kuntzsch Solutions recently worked with Ann Arbor SPARK to facilitate project and grant application development resulting in an award from the U.S. Economic Development Administration, which will support the creation of a Plan for a Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Development Center at Willow Run Airport.
T.A. Forsberg, Inc. has been working in conjunction with Michigan State University,
Lansing Economic Area Partnership, the Lansing Regional and Mason Chambers of Commerce as well as Alaiedon Township and Meridian Township to set up a Food Innovation District. The Food Innovation District is working to help build a food, agricultural, economic and marketing center to help promote Michigan Food Products in the Lansing Area. The Food Innovation District is located in Alaiedon Township, just North of I-96 between Hulett and Hagadorn Roads. T.A. Forsberg, Inc. recently held a reception to welcome Janny MTUS to the area. This is family-owned French Company that is introducing the Janny MT fresh food storage bin to growers in Michigan.
The Lansing Economic Area Partnership and Spartan Innovations hosted The Hatching, the monthly business pitch competition event on Thursday, September 24 at Dublin Square in East Lansing. Local entrepreneurs and supporters attended the event to cheer on the next big idea theyd like to see hatch in Lansing. The winning idea was AddMe, an app that allows users to share contact information and social media profiles in the click of a button.
CBRE|Martin is pleased to announce the listing of 1845 Cedar St. in Holt, Mich., located just south of Holt Road on the west side of the road. The owner of the 118,752 SF industrial property that sits on 14.5 acres is K&K Properties, LLC. This mixed-use property consists of 99,960 SF of warehouse space attached to 18,792 SF of finished office space with a separate entrance.
Sparrow, in collaboration with MSU Sports Medicine, is excited to announce the opening of a new sports medicine practice to provide sports concussion care and acute injury treatment. The new Sparrow Sports Medicine Practice is located at the Sparrow Health Science Pavilion, 2900 Hannah Boulevard, Suite B-102, East Lansing.
Davenport University will host the first annual Michigan Business Professionals of America (BPA) Middle Level Conference on February 27, 2016 at the W.A. Lettinga Campus. Michigan BPA Middle Level provides middle school students the opportunity to apply acquired skills while participating in business-related competitive events. BPA competitions place emphasis on computer skills, teamwork, research, and presentation. Students may compete at both the state and national levels.
CASE Credit Union was recently honored by the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) with an Excellence Award. This award
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recognizes outstanding approaches to technology challenges with potential for universal application across the credit union movement. The award was presented by CUNAs Technology Council, a national network comprised of more than 800 Credit Union technology experts across the United States.
McLaren Health Care announced that it has selected Cerner, a global leader in health care technology, to implement an electronic health record system including integrated revenue cycle management, along with population health management solutions, at McLarens hospitals and outpatient facilities throughout Michigan.
Davenport University recently received accreditation from the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation for its Bachelor of Business Administration in Sport Management.
Foster Swift has added three videos to its collection of Legal Basics Videos. Foster Swift business attorneys realize entrepreneurs and business owners have lots of legal questions so theyve developed a library of short videos to provide basic legal information on some of the more frequently asked questions. Based on client requests, the newly released three videos include: Classifying a Worker: Employee or Independent Contractor? Record Retention Policies: Advice for Small Businesses and Do it Yourself: Michigan Small Claims Court.
CASE Credit Union employees, led by the Community Activity Team, raised $7,878.35 for Give-A-Kid Projects of Holt, MI. CASE Credit Unions learning and development manager, Sarah Velez, presented the check to Dave Kelley and Lana Smith, Treasurer and Trustee from Give-A-Kid Projects, during the Credit Unions September all-staff meeting.
Fraser Trebilcock is proud to announce that its marketing team took home the top honor for the redesign of the law firms website, during the Legal Marketing Association Midwest Chapters annual awards ceremony in Chicago.
CBRE|Martin is pleased to announce the sale of 1000 Ramada Dr., near the South Pennsylvania/Cedar Street and I-96 interchange on Lansings south side. Bill Snethkamp Automotive Group purchased the 4.19 acre property from Bill Wentworth, president of Miller Apple Group. Snethkamp plans to use two of the four acres for a new FIAT studio while also expanding its automotive lineup by adding Chrysler and Jeep to its existing Dodge dealership.
Moonsail North, an Okemos-based startup that focuses on storytelling and strategy to help innovators communicate and grow, welcomes as clients The David and Lucile Packard Foundation, based in Los Altos, Calif., and San Jose, Calif.-based Educare California at Silicon Valley.
Yeo & Yeo CPAs & Business Consultants has been named one of Michigans Best and Brightest in Wellness, an initiative that recognizes and celebrates quality and excellence in worksite health. The program highlights companies that promote a culture of wellness, and those that plan, implement, and evaluate efforts in employee wellness.
Sparrow Medical Group (SMG) DeWitt, SMG Holt, and SMG St. Johns received awards for having among the top diabetes care in the state at the recent Michigan Primary Care Transformation Project Summit.
Ingham County Treasurer Eric Schertzing and Michigan State University Land Policy Institute are pleased to release results of a seven-year study examining the relationship between tax auction property sales, renovations and property prices in Ingham County neighborhoods between 2008 and 2014. The Land Policy Institute study reports that tax auction activities play a positive role in neighborhood revitalization.
US Signal, an industry-leading network and cloud-hosting provider, has announced the addition of Remote Monitoring and Management to its managed services portfolio.
Sparrow Hospital has been reverified as a Level 1 Trauma Center for adult and pediatric Patients through 2017 as it continues to provide the highest level of trauma services in mid-Michigan.
On Monday, October 5, 2015, MSU Federal Credit Union kicked off its third year of Blue Mondays at MSUFCU Headquarters. Over 200 MSUFCU members and those from the Greater Lansing community enjoyed an evening of music, featuring trumpeter Brian Lynch.
NAI Mid-Michigan/TMN Commercial is pleased to announce the sale of the property at 132 S. Cedar Street, Mason. This 37,000 sq. ft. multi-tenant retail center was purchased by South Main Street Investments, LLC. James Salkiewicz represented the Seller (Feldpausch Realty, LLC) and Nick Vlahakis represented the Purchaser.
The State of Michigan Governors Office and Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) are taking on at-risk and underserved areas across Michigan. Thanks to a grant of $50,000 from the MEDC to LEAP, the regional agency is launching a new initiative that will look to empower community and business stakeholders in the southwest area of the City of Lansing to come together in shared vision and to drive forward an economic action plan.
MSU Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that it has been named as one of the top credit unions on the Credit Union Journal s 2015 Best Credit Unions to Work For list in the Over $1 Billion in Assets category.
Pictured above from left to right: Kelli Flynn-Schut, Samantha Worley, Stephanie Miracle, Dave Kelley, Lana Smith, Sarah Velez, Krista Lynch, and Jessica Julian.
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Chamber In Action
The Lansing Regional Chamber was pleased to be on hand for a ribbon cutting celebration for DFCU Financial as they announced a new business banking product line. DFCU Financial, with Lansing locations at 1700 Lake Lansing Road, 4510 S. Pennsylvania Avenue and 7525 W. Saginaw Highway, has launched Business Banking for businesses with annual revenues of less than $5 million. With a simplified product line and levels of financial guidance that pace the industry, DFCU Financial is the only financial institution qualified to meet your short- and long-term banking needs, and provide financial resources to your business best advantage. (From L to R): Todd Lake, Chamber Ambassador; Mark Shobe, DFCU Financial President & CEO; Brenda Howell, DFCU; Barb Schram, Chamber Ambassador; Megan Fleming, M3 Group; Lesli Matukaitis, DFCU (holding scissors); Veronica Hosford, DFCU; Leslie VanAtten, DFCU; Steve Schulman, DFCU; Christine Zarkovich, Lansing Regional Chamber, Michelle Rahl, Lansing Regional Chamber; and Manny Garcia, Chamber Ambassador.
On Monday, September 21, the Lansing Regional Chamber was pleased to be a part of the grand opening and ribbon cutting celebration for the newly opened Hibachi Grill & Sushi Buffet #8, located at 5837 W. Saginaw Highway, Lansing. The 12,000-square-foot restaurant seats over 400 and features more than 250 items buffet items, salad and dessert bars, fresh sushi and a Hibachi-style grill. Private rooms are also available. Owner Li Yong Dong (holding scissors) was joined by friends, family and staff as he cut the ribbon for the new business in Delta Township.
Abig congratulations is in order for Pam Lynch (holding scissors) and the team at O!Bella Aesthetics for their grand opening and ribbon cutting celebration held Wednesday, September 30. The facility, located at 2150 Association Drive, Okemos, uses leading-edge technology to provide aesthetic techniques such as laser hair removal, skin rejuvenation, cosmetic dermal fillers and more. The opening was hosted by notable on-air radio personality Monica Harris of 99.1 WFMK with proceeds benefitting Eles Place.
The Lansing Regional Chamber was pleased to host a ribbon cutting celebration for the Advance Auto Parts team for their newest store in the Greater Lansing region located at 7004 South Cedar St., Lansing. On hand for the celebration included representatives from the Chamber, Big Lug from the Lansing Lugnuts and Eles Place, who accepted at $1000 donation from the Advance Auto Parts team. The celebration included live music, food, games and more.
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