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Cadillac Area A Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce Publicatio

BUSINESS MAGAZINEMAY/JUNE 2016 • Volume 22-No. 3

Annual visit The legacy of theCadillac Area

Chamber of CommerceGovernor’s Breakfast


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n this issue of the Cadillac Area Business

Magazine, we are dedicating content to

a long-standing program of the Cadillac

Area Chamber of Commerce, the Annual

Governor’s Breakfast.

By practice, we avoid significant empha-

sis on program content beyond a brief

capture, or to acknowledge sponsors and

volunteers in this publication. However,

factoring where the Governor’s Breakfaststarted and how it has morphed into a

standing calendar must-do for a sitting

Governor is a remarkable story of getting a

lot of things right, mostly cued to collabo-

ration, hard work and relationships.

I have been directly involved with three

Governor’s, spanning the Engler, Granhom

and Snyder administrations. I thought it

would be important to cite the overall lega-

cy, some background and, most important-

ly, why the event matters for the region.

The 2016 Governor’s Breakfast did

not resemble the inaugural event with

Governor Milliken, a northern Michigan

native son. In 1976, the focus was to pro-

mote fall tourism and invite Governor

Milliken as part of October Fiesta events.

The Governor’s Breakfast has now

evolved into a spring calendar event with

the core purpose of gathering business and

high school seniors (regionally) through

collaboration and support to hear the sit-

ting Governor provide a keynote speech.

The commonality, but the ultimate impor-

tance, is being on the radar of the sitting

Governor every single year and main-

taining communication with the Officeof the Governor throughout the year.

Relationships matter. That approach has

worked with all three administrations that

I have had direct involvement with a

has produced political opportunity with

three by messaging Cadillac area matter

Governor Snyder references this eve

the collaboration and other connectiv

throughout the state and beyond. If ev

a year, a Governor could have said n

this would have been the year and th

was never factored by the administ

tion. Governor Granholm loved the eveadvocated the importance of the breakf

and continuation of attending by the n

Governor. That might be contrary to tho

who do reflect that an initial turn dow

(by administration staff) in year one of t

Granholm administration. That was qui

ly resolved and actually allowed us to mo

the event from fall to the spring to cont

ue the tradition and ultimately preferr

by the chamber.

The political reality is this, that when f

toring a last term in elected office it is ve

easy to say no to attending events eve

year or ever attending again. We have be

fortunate.

Through staff dedication, phenomen

volunteerism, great connection to ar

schools, business and education collab

ration and getting the event detail rig

the Chamber has earned the respect

five administrations. As staff, we tha

our members, supporters, the educati

community, volunteers and more, becau

without any component, there would n

be prospect of a 40th Annual Governo

Breakfast in 2017.

2 MAY/JUNE 2016 - CADILLAC AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Mission StatementThe Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce is

a visible business leader that advocates and

drives business opportunities. Through business

alliances, we are a catalyst for our membership

and provide a persuasive regional voice

benefiting our communities.

Kelly Smith, Executive DirectorBaker College of Cadillac

Dave Cox, Vice ChairWexford Missaukee ISD

Trent Mulder, TreasurerBaird, Cotter & Bishop, PC.

Kelly Cater, Past Executive DirectorRec Boat Holdings

Doug DeYoung,Consumers Energy

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

Melody Hurley,Walmart Superstore

Stephen King, Law Office of King & King

Tim Knaggs,Fekete Knaggs & Burr Insurance

Karl Marcusse,PADNOS

Dan Minor,Cadillac Castings, Inc.

Pete Stalker,Mercantile Bank of Michigan

Brian Williams,Blue Heron Café & Bakery

CHAMBER STAFF

Bill Tencza, [email protected]

Mike Acosta, Great Start [email protected]

Deb Gillies, Leadership Director/[email protected]

Amanda Hamilton, Administrative [email protected]

Paula Jasper, Director of Membership [email protected]

Kent Wood, Director of Government [email protected]

Website:www.cadillac.org

Printer: Pleasant GraphicsPublisher: Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce

The Cadillac Area Business Magazine is a publica-tion of the Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce. TheChamber reserves the right to edit or refuse articlesand advertisements submitted to the Cadillac Area

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

Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce

222 Lake Street231-775-9776

2015/2016 Board of Directors

Governor’s Breakfast is built

by relationships

BILL TENCZA,Chamber President

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25 years of anything is a pretty big deal, but 25

years of an all-volunteer local community pro-

gram designed to fight and reduce crime is a colos-

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ties throughout the US have come and gone, ourssustained. It not only sustained; it thrived, grew

and kept up with the times.

No question the success and longevity of the

Cadillac Area Silent Observer (CASO) program is a reflection of the communities it serves.

The leaders and volunteers of these communities, who serve and support CASO, recognize

“The whole is greater than the sum of its parts”. By their selfless giving of time, in-kind con-

tributions and cash donations, they continue the legacy of the Cadillac Area Silent Observer.

This means safer and more viable neighborhoods for all of us to live, work and play.

25 years ago a group of citizens in Cadillac said “enough is enough”. Year after year they kept

that vision and now here we are having just achieved our quarter-century mark. What excites

and drives the board members today is the thrill of envisioning the next 25 years for CASO.

Together, we will be, “Standing Strong in Crime Prevention!”

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The Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce is the proud organizer of this annual program since 197

The Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce would like to thank o

39th Annual Governor’s Breakfast Sponsor

We would like to also acknowledge the following

for their support, talent, and volunteerism:

2016 Cadillac Leadership Class,

Cadillac Area Chamber Ambassadors,

Cadillac Armory, Cadillac Area Public Schools,

Cooley High School, Evergreen Resort, Family Fare

Market, Wexford-Missaukee Career Technical Center,

and the Cadillac High School Band Our sponsors make it possible for students from the Wexford-MissaukeeIntermediate School District to attend the breakfast.

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About the only thing from keeping the state’s governor from com-

ing to the Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Governor’sbreakfast is fog. Other than that, the sitting governor has attended the

governor’s breakfast for the past 39 years.

Even when fog prevented the governor from actually being in

Cadillac, then Governor John Engler answered questions from stu-

dents during a confernce call at the event.

The event holds appeals to the governor’s office because it is a

chance to connect with business leaders as well as students in north-

ern Michigan.

Every year Governor Rick Snyder has the opportunity to take ques-

tions from business leaders and students, which gives him the chan

to hear about their thoughts and experiences, which he in turn usto develop plans to create an even brighter future for Michigand

today and for generations to come, Snyder’s office said. It often lea

to the Governor sharing stories about northern Michigan when he

traveling to other areas of the state.

“I think it’s great; I think it’s a wonderful event,” Snyder said af

the 39th Annual Governor’s Breakfast. “It’s really about one gene

tion helping another and how they can learn from one another and

a form that brings that convergence back.”

39 andcounting

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Snyder pointed out that northern Michigan has experienced treme

dous success in the areas of skilled trades growth and economic dev

opment. The Wexford-Missaukee Career Tech Center education p

grams in northern Michigan are particularly impressive, and in ter

of overall education some exciting things are happening in the ar

that deserve to be highlighted and used as a model for how others cachieve success statewide, Snyder said.

Following his stop in Cadillac, Governor Snyder penned a gu

column for the Cadillac News to reiterate the importance of northe

Michigan and the message from the Governor’s Breakfast.

“Recently, I had the opportunity to speak at the 39th Annual Cadil

Governor’s Breakfast. I addressed members of the business commu

ty as well as local officials and high school students about Michiga

economic comeback as well as the success of various businesses in t

region,” Snyder wrote.

One of the hallmarks of the Annual Governor’s Breakfast is when area high school students ask the governor questions. Here is Governor Rick Snyder with the students that asked questi

during the breakfast in 2012.


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trade jobs create nearly 26 percent of Cadillac’s workforce. With

businesses expanding in the city, companies are looking to Northern

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Education is pivotal in the continued success of Michigan’s reinven-

tion. I created the 21st Century Education Commission with this in

mind. A four-year degree is not the only path that can lead to great

success. Skilled trades training and education are becoming an

increasingly important sector where many find fulfillment and career

stability. We’ve made a commitment in multiple parts of the state to

encourage skilled trade development, including northern Michigan.

Baker College in Cadillac is doing an excellent job in this area since

starting the Michigan Advanced Technician Training (MAT2) programfor Mechatronics at their Lake City Campus. This mechatronics pro-

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and creation above and beyond PepsiCo’s expectations. This is the

second time that B&P Manufacturing have been given this award.

Consumers Energymakes good on promise

Consumers Energy is making good on a five-year commit-

ment to Michigan businesses, announcing that it has spent

over $1 billion in less than a year with nearly 3,000 business-

es in 71 Michigan counties. Consumers Energy committed

last spring to spending $5 billion with Michigan businesses

over the next five years.

In addition, Consumers Energy actively encourages itsMichigan-based suppliers to use sub-contractors and suppli-

ers based in the state through its “Pay It Forward” program

to help stimulate economic growth.

Forest Area Federal CreditUnion Helps Kalkaska County

4-H Program Forest Area Federal Credit Union presented a $2,500

Community Grant Award to the Kalkaska County 4-H

Leaders Association.“We are proud to be able to make this award and to be

able to help in even a small way the youth in our communi-

ties. These young people are our future. The skills that they

obtain as a part of the 4-H program are skills that they will

use throughout their lifetime,” said Robert Raden, CEO of

Forest Area Federal Credit Union.

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Each year, the Cadillac Award Program identifies companies that

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Life Resources ofNorthern Michigan hiresnew Executive Director

Heather Fisher is now the Executive Director of Life Resources

of Northern Michigan. Fisher comes with many years of non-

profit experience with a background in business marketing and

leadership. She is excited to be a part of the Cadillac community

and looks forward to being involved in area events.

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Tonya Smith recently presented during

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Lecture Lunch series at Baker College.

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“The key is to keep things close to

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things local and have a partner to do the

things we don’t do.”

In addition, Smith said it is important for

rural healthcare facilities such as Cadillac

Hospital to look at giving more value to

patients in their care rather than just having

high volume of patients.

She added that is especially true in the

advent of the Affordable Care Act.

“Payment models are changing,” she said.

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more you were paid. Now it is about whether

there is value to what you offer. Are you get-

ting them better faster? Did you meet clini-

cal needs? That is how we get paid now.”

Again she pointed to the need to have part-

nerships and mergers to achieve those goals.

With the ACA, hospitals and health care pro-

viders are not able to name their own prices

but instead about 90 percent of payment

is based on performing the service and the

other 10 to 20 percent could be based on if

the patient had a great experience.

When it comes to obstacles, Smith said the

No. 1 issue locally is attracting new doctors,

both primary care and specialists, to the

area. She cited several reasons why it seems

to be more difficult to get the doctors that

are needed.

They included the added responsibil-

ity of running a business as a local provider

as well as the fact that many new doctors

would rather work for a bigger organization

where they can do their jobs, help peop

and go home. She also said things like soc

and community challenges as well as pote

tial employment options for spouses can

issues attracting providers.

With that in mind, Smith said the hospi

has been working to showcase the comm

nity including the quality of schools, ret

and restaurants, churches as well as ju

focusing on why they would want to com

to Cadillac.

“It is our No. 1 priority (to bring more do

tors to town),” she said. “If we can rea

solidify the provider base in the comm

nity then the hospital and overall health

the community will continue to grow a

improve,” she said.

During her presentation, Smith was hap

to announce that a total of eight new docto

would be coming to work in Cadillac.

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LEADERSHIP LEARNING SERIES

“The world outside of you is simply a reflection ofthe world within you, which is governed by themind. Within you is all the wisdom, all the powerand all the answers; an infinite supply waiting to

unfold at your command”. - Coach Camille

The April Leadership Learning Series featured CamilleKocsis. Camille is an international motivational/inspira-tional speaker, author, master success coach specializingin mindset, master trainer teacher and radio show host.We would like to thank our attendees and our sponsors,Baker College of Cadillac and Consumers Energy.


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Cadillac Variety ShowCadillac Variety Show Performers:Allen Dumond, Cadillac High School Brass Band,Crystal Lake Johnson, Dr. Michael Coonrod,Landing Dance Company, Lauren Mist, Bekka Ureta,Lissi Ureta, Nailya Cederstrom, North 44,Northern Lights Irish Dancers, Team Knightsand The Moonhowlers

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Host: Cadillac Area Public Schools

Sound Technician: Ken Bassett

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EMBRACE the futur5:30PM Reception6:15PM Annual Meeting $40 per personFollowed by dinner Semi Formal Attire


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Data track 2015 and 2016

Wexford County Jan. 16 Feb. 16 Mar. 16 April 15 May 15 June 15 July 15 Aug. 15 Sept. 15 Oct. 15 Nov. 15 D

Labor Force 14,474 14,558 14,549 14,523 14,979 15,003 14,850 14,598 14,386 14,370 14,412

Employment 13,576 13,634 13,615 13,628 13,891 13,990 13,830 13,805 13,637 13,599 13,679

Unemployment 898 924 934 895 1,088 1,013 1,020 793 749 771 733

Rate 6.2% 6.3% 6.4% 6.2% 7.3% 6.8% 6.9% 5.4% 5.2% 5.4% 5.1%

Missaukee County Jan. 16 Feb. 16 Mar. 16 April 15 May 15 June 15 July 15 Aug. 15 Sept. 15 Oct. 15 Nov. 15 D

Labor Force 6,867 6,978 7,032 7,014 7,344 7,400 7,337 7,217 7,095 6,972 6,887

Employment 6,405 6,473 6,524 6,560 6,856 6,915 6,862 6,851 6,752 6,632 6,575

Unemployment 462 505 508 454 488 485 475 366 343 340 312

Rate 6.7% 7.2% 7.2% 6.5% 6.6% 6.6% 6.5% 5.1% 4.8% 4.9% 4.5%

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

COMMITTEE TO ELECTORMAND HOOK, HOUSE 102

P.O. Box 1415Big Rapids, MI 49307

231-349-9385www.ormandhook.com

Ormand Hook

DON’S ADOPT A CAR INC.11600 West Watergate Rd

Cadillac, MI 49601231-775-2583

www.donsadoptacar.comCarrie Hoitenga

EXECUTIVE TRANSPORT170 Hunter Ridge

Cadillac, MI 49601231-878-4207

www.crosbyexecutivetransport.com

Scott Crosby

HUTTENGA ELECTRIC8501 South Seeley Road

Cadillac, MI 49601231-775-4699

Terry Huttenga

IMBIGR HANDYMANSERVICE

7332 North 43 ½ RoadManton, MI 49663

231-920-0904www.imbigr.comDemetrius Eaton

NORTHERN STRATEGIES 360148 East Front Street, Suite 203

Traverse City, MI 49684517-449-6453

www.northernstrategies360.comGabriel Schneider

PATTERSON’SFLOWERS, INC,216 Maple Street

Big Rapids, MI 49307231-775-8782

www.pattersonflowers.comBob Patterson

Welcome New Members


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Cadillac Area

Chamber of Commerce

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Cadillac, MI 49601-1874

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