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ur cover story messages on the
importance and emergence of
young professionals in the greater
Cadillac area. The Cadillac Area
Chamber of Commerce fundamentally
recognizes the priority to attract and
retain talent. Without pure definition or
labels, young professionals can be in theform of accountants, designers, engi-
neers, nurses, or skilled trades. All are
needed in the Cadillac area, and more.
The good news is that the Cadillac area
can attract talent as evidenced by the
messaging in our over story. The diver-
sity of our economic base is a positive.
The tougher news is we need to get bet-
ter at attracting and keeping talent. What
is requisite in the short-term is to devel-
op a framework to connect Millennial
Generation employees beyond their work
environment.
As outlined in our cover story, career,
community, and social elements mat-
ter to young professionals choosing
Cadillac. YPs can be portable, so if any
of those components are not realized
the next pathway is locating somewhere
else and, regrettably, sometimes out-
side of Michigan. Michigan Governor
Rick Snyder often cites there are
around 80,000 unfilled jobs in the State
of Michigan. The Cadillac area is not
immune to that employment scenario.
Talent can move and we have to under-
stand when young talent chooses ourregion that does not automatically mean
an employee is invested long-term. That is
largely incongruent to my generation, but
the sooner we embrace and assist mak-
ing a sense of belonging, the better served
we will be moving forward. Furthermore,
we need to develop future leaders as part
of this strategy. In addition, we need to
encourage entrepreneurism as part of the
formula. Engagement and involvement
by young professionals is a critical next
step, but we need to bridge that option.
The Cadillac Area Chamber is commit-
ted, but we need a collective approach
and outreach by community stakehold-ers and our members.
As we sell the Cadillac area as a desir-
able place to live, work and play, we will
need some big picture elements in place.
We have to work toward better rental
housing options for YPs as a tangible
advantage. Currently, a challenge exists
for those selecting Cadillac, but not find-
ing abundant rental housing, specifically
young professionals who are not ready to
enter the housing market. Add to that, the
unknown will young professionals stay
long-term. What is very doable is working
toward creating volunteer opportunities
for young professionals and mentoring
options.
We encourage our members to contact
the Chamber, if we can play a role wheth-
er with an existing YP or a future recruit-
ment target or simply connect with some
of the young professionals outlined in our
cover story and elsewhere in the commu-
nity. We will continue to build momen-
tum in 2015.
Lastly, on behalf of our staff and board
of directions we wish you a prosperous
2015.
2 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015 - CADILLAC AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Mission StatementThe Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce is
a visible business leader that advocates and
drives business opportunities. Through business
alliances, we are a catalyst for our membership
and provide a persuasive regional voice
benefiting our communities.
Kelly Cater, ChairRec Boat Holdings
Kelly Smith, Vice ChairBaker College of Cadillac
Scott Hunter, TreasurerBaird, Cotter & Bishop, PC.
Jon Catlin, Past Executive DirectorChemical Bank
David CoxWexford Missaukee ISD
Bill Kring9 & 10 News
Doug DeYoung
Consumers Energy
Tim KnaggsFekete Knaggs & Burr Insurance
Dr. Kyle HoggDental Health Professionals
Melody HurleyWalmart Supercenter Store
Dan MinorCadillac Casting Inc.
Pete StalkerMercantile Bank of Michigan
Don SchepersSchepers Agency, Inc.
Brian WilliamsBlue Heron Caf
CHAMBER STAFF
Bill Tencza, Presidentpresident@cadillac.org
Doreen Lanc, Director of Membership Servicesmembership@cadillac.org
Deb Gillies, Leadership Director/Accountantleadership@cadillac.org
Amanda Hamilton, Administrative Assistantinfo@cadillac.org
Kent Wood, Director of Government Relationskentw@tcchamber.org
Mike Acosta, Great Start Consultantmacosta@wmisd.org
Website:www.cadillac.org
Printer: Pleasant Graphics
Publisher:Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce
TheCadillac Area Business Magazineis a publica-tion of the Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce. TheChamber reserves the right to edit or refuse articlesand advertisements submitted to the Cadillac Area
Business Magazineand reserves the right in its solediscretion to accept or refuse inserts and other materi-als to be distributed through the publication.
2014/2015 Board of Directors
Attracting andkeeping young talent
BILL TENCZA,Chamber President
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found on the home page at www.cadillac.org. Please con-tact Doreen at the Chamber with any questions or assistance.
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The 2014-2015 Cadillac Leadership Class is pleased to announce the
selection of our community service project. Through many hours of
sharing ideas and group discussion, our team has selected to support
the needs of the Stehouwer Free Clinic. The clinic was founded by
Dr. Edward J. Stehouwer in 2001 to serve any qualified, uninsured
individual needing access to healthcare in Wexford, Missaukee,
Osceola, and Lake Counties. They provide limited diagnostic and
treatment services to individuals underinsured or without health
insurance. Their services have supported many in our community so
we feel it is time to support them.
The Stehouwer Free Clinic is in need of upgrades such as medical
equipment, supplies, improvements to their space and layout, alongwith increased public awareness of their services. It is our goal,
as a group, to help the clinic support those in need including the
individuals who are working but do not receive healthcare benefits.
Having this clinic in our community, helps to lessen hospital
emergency room visits.
This is the first step toward completing our project. The annual
community service project is part of the curriculum assigned to
each leadership class. We are responsible for reaching concensus
on choosing the project, fundraising for the goal, and completion.
Project activities provide class participants the opportunity to practice
and enhance their leadership skills. The experience strengthens o
understanding of community needs and each person shares a sen
of accomplishment for a job well done. Most importantly, the cla
project is a benefit to the Cadillac area.
For more information, please contact Leadership members, Kend
Dolorfino at (231) 876-7998 or Michelle Norton at (231) 942-7025.
you wish to support our efforts, please visit the Cadillac Area Chamb
of Commerce website at www.cadillac.orgto make an online donati
to this project.
Cadillac Leadership 2014-2015
announces project selection
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Deb Gillies, Leadership DirectorJojo Allen, Fekete, Knaggs & Burr Agency
Bob Badner, Rexair LLC
Matt Boersema,Wolverine Power Cooperative
LeAnne Bush,WMISD/MI Works/CAHRA Scholarship
Kendra Dolorfino,Mercy Hospital
Cassandra Drys, Wolverine Power Cooperative
Eric Gildner,Cadillac Casting Inc.
Karie Hankins,Piranha Hose Products
Kerry Hudson,Club Cadillac
Darin Kearns,WMISD/Baker College
Carl Kielbasa, Fifth Third Bank
Stefanie LaRoque,Avon Protection Systems
BobbiJo McNeilly,9 and 10 News/Heritage Broadcasting Co
Jamie Mielke-Mitchell,Kettunen Center/RJ Blanchard
Memorial Scholarship (B&P Mfg. & Mercantile Bank)
Michelle Norton, Evergreen Resort
Joshua Patrick,BorgWarner
Craig Peters,Cadillac Casting , Inc.
Bill Rickard,Piranha Hose Products
Jason Roderick,BorgWarner
Jerry Roth, Rexair LLC
Jenifer Smith, Avon Automotive
Becky Voelker,Baker College
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The Cadillac Leadership program attracts talented participants vary-ing in age and gender each year. Diverse dynamics support the pro-
grams success.
In recent years, there has been a noticeable shift where we see more
single, younger people taking the class. The generations of Millennial
and Generation Ys are relocating here right out of college to take
advantage of the good paying jobs available. They are a group that has
a sense of community. They are aware relationships matter in both
their personal and professional lives.
Working beside them has opened a mindset to realize these young
professionals (YPs) like to hang out together, whether its at a brew
pub, bowling alley, foodie restaurant, or even an opportunity for them
to volunteer their time. These YPs have shared their feelings with
me, stating these items are important to them to stay long term. Itis important also to the employers who have hired these talents. Of
course, they want to sustain their investment as well.
The Cadillac Area Young Professionals group is an opportunity to
obtain all that is essential to make this region the place to stay and live.
Deb Gillies, Leadership Director
Why is it important to you to be involvedin a young professional group early on inyour career?
Laura Hoisington,Environmental Specialist, Wolverine PowerCooperative:
It is important to be involved in a young professional (YP) group
early in your career because networking is how people get jobs, find
clients, get promotions, and get involved in the community. Even if
your focus is purely social, you are still making connections to deter-
mine who you go to when you have questions about your profession,
where to find housing, and how to connect to the community. As an
older young professional I know you cannot just wake up one day
and have this type of network and skill set, you have to work for it
over time. I wanted to have a voice in the community and at work
but did not know how to on my own. The Cadillac Area YP group
provides a connection to the community and to Wolverine and also
gave me the confidence I need to feel as if I belong.
Cassandra Drys,Market Settlement Accountant, WolverinePower Cooperative:I feel it is important to be involved in a young professional group
early on in a career for a number of reasons. Taking a look at the big
picture, it is important for networking. I, along with most people that
I have talked to within the group, moved to the Cadillac area for a
job. Although Cadillac is a wonderful area with many great things to
offer, it is very hard to be successful at what one does without having
relationships with others in the community. In order to take pride in
what one does and where one lives, it is essential to feel like part of the
community in which the individual works/lives; the young professioal group allows for just that. Also, realistically, the young profession
in the area are the future of this community-if good, sound relatio
ships are established early on in our careers, it will make future co
munity endeavors together that much easier. I am a very firm believ
that, although an individual may be really good at doing one thing,
individual is great at doing everything-it is key in having a success
community to have individuals with sound relationships that are a
to know, and use, what human resources are available to them fro
others in the community.
Carl Kielbasa,Investment Executive, Fifth Third Securities:A group like the young professionals is vital to any person that tru
wants to be involved in their community. It allows young peoplespring board into our own communities and really fast track o
involvement. The young professionals provides a network to meet n
people in a professional and social setting. While moving to a new ar
can be difficult, having a network of people to spend time with a
share ideas makes the process a whole lot easier. Employers reap t
benefits of the young professionals group as well; by getting qual
referrals for future employees. There have been many instances wh
I have referred another young professional or friend of a young prof
sional to a particular employer; strictly because we had the chan
to meet and tell each other what we do and what our companies a
looking for.
Brandon Gilyard,Engineer, AAR Mobility Systems:Moving 600 miles away from my roots on the east coast surely cam
with its fair share of challenges, but I realized getting settled in a ne
area would allow for growth and rewarding opportunities. When I w
introduced to the Cadillac Area Young Professionals group, I imm
diately recognized the importance of being connected to the co
munity in more ways than one. The involvement with this group
a point where my career has just begun, signaled a few reasons w
making the aforementioned connection both possible and long-stan
ing would be worthwhile: the benefits in being able to network w
like-minded individuals, leverage relationships, gain knowledge
the business community and local government, and offer a skill
beyond the bounds of my work desk. Moreover, I have recognized th
working with the YPs has allowed for me to give back and retain
sense of belonging to the community, especially with the recent Tofor Tots two-bag challenge.
Eric Gildner,Process Engineer, Cadillac Casting, Inc:It is important for me to be a member of the young profession
because I see it as an opportunity to better myself in both the wor
place and in my personal life. I believe that the life lessons I learn n
will be instrumental in preparing myself for where I would eventua
like to end up in my career. The young professionals group gives
this opportunity to learn and foster these skills.
Chamber and local businesses helpfacilitate Young Professional Group
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Why should other young professionals getinvolved?
Laura Hoisington:In the Cadillac Area it is easy to feel slightlyalienated if you are from out of town and have no family because the
community is so family oriented. The young professional group pro-
vides a monthly way to connect not only with YPs who are in yoursame situation, but also businesses throughout the community. Also,
the more you are invested in the community, the more the commu-
nity invests in you. There is a lot of talk in the business community
and state about recruiting and retaining YPs, but not much of this is
coming from YPs. This is a way for YPs to give input and gain a voice
in the community.
Cassandra Drys: Its a pride thing-being involved in a group suchas the young professional group leads to one feeling proud of the com-
munity in which they live/work. Feeling prideful encourages one to
strive to make the community all that they can. When you mix pride
with relationships, you get one powerful group of community mem-
bers that are able to make a difference!
Carl Kielbasa:I am new to the Cadillac area and being involvedwith young professionals in Cadillac as well as other communities; I
can say that this group has helped me to accomplish several goals I
have set for myself in the community. With the support of the Cadillac
Area Chamber of Commerce and our local employers I foresee this
group becoming a staple in our community.
Eric Gildner: Other young professionals should get involvedbecause it is a great opportunity to meet some new people. In addition
it gives an opportunity to meet some of the more integral members of
the community.
Brandon Gilyard: Cadillac is an awesome place to both liveand work, but I feel as though all newly minted professionals in their
beginning stages should not hesitate in getting involved with the
group. Its not just about who you know, but who knows you; its about
having influence and the power to affect change and build the future
community; its about being a member of a young team motivated to
advance in their careers, which are all good traits to have in common
with others.
On a business view, what is your perspective of the Young Professional group?
Bill Kring, Vice President and General Manager, HeritaBroadcasting:
We all have had that feeling.
We may have encountered it first when we moved to a new schoWe had that same feeling again when we attended the first day of c
lege. The feeling came back again when we moved to a new city wit
new job. The feeling is that we are an outsider.
The young professional who relocates to a new job in a new city
usually welcomed with open arms and friendship during the workd
However, after the workday is done that feeling of being an outsid
can set in. They have no history with this new community and th
interaction with the residents may be limited to coworkers or tho
they give a causal nod to in their apartment complex. Although eve
thing might be great at work, without the connection to the comm
nity and a feeling of belonging, a new employee is very likely to leav
We encourage our new employees to join the young profession
group sponsored by the Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce. Wbelieve interacting with fellow YPs can bridge the gap and provide
sense of belonging by fostering friendships though community s
vice. As an added bonus, the community service projects help dev
op YPs to be the philanthropists and civic leaders of the future. W
encourage all members of the Chamber to support the young prof
sionals program.
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Chamber Calendar
JANUARY
9Lecture Luncheon Noon - 1:15PM
Personal Property Tax Reform Presented by: Tyler Rossmaessler
Senior Planning & Project Manager,
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Location: Baker College of Cadillac Student Center
14 Rise Up! Cadillac 7AM
Hosted by: Baker College of Cadillac
29 Leadership Learning Series Noon - 3:00PM
Location: Baker College of Cadillac Student Center
FEBRUARY6 Women in Business Noon - 1:15PM Domestic Violence is everybodys businessPresented by: Sally Repeck of Oasis FRC
Location: Baker College of Cadillac Student Center
11 Rise Up! Cadillac 7AM
Hosted by: Mercy Hospital of Cadillac
13 Lecture Luncheon Noon - 1:15PM
A Message to the Business Community from Area YPs
Presented by: Young Professional Panel
Location: Baker College of Cadillac Student Center
Young professionals are vital to the future of our
community. Hear what is significant to them on bot
personal and professional levels.
MARCH
7 Cadillac Variety Show - 7PM Location: Cadillac Community Schools Auditorium
11 Rise Up! Cadillac - 7AM
Hosted by: Wexford/Missaukee CTC
20 Leadership and Friends Dinner
Location: Eldorado/Cadillac Grill
APRIL
23 L.E.A.D. (9th-12th Grades)
Location: Wexford/Missaukee CTC
24 L.E.A.D. Jr. (7th & 8th Grades)
Location: Wexford/Missaukee CTC
Program details can be found at www.cadillac.org.
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LegislativeinformationaswellasNorthernMichiganRegionalChamberAllianceupdatescanbefoundat:www.cadillac.orgunderLegislativeAdvocacy,clickonNorthernMichiganBlog
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Cadillac with his wife and three sons.
Jeanne Schultz recognized by the
Chamber Ambassadors and staff
Jeanne Schultz was surprised with a Certificate of Appreciation at the
Chamber by the Ambassadors Club and chamber staff in December. Jeannewas recognized for contributions as a member of the Cadillac Area Chamber
of Commerce Ambassador Club and as an energetic and dedicated volunteer
for the Chamber. The Chamber is forever grateful to Jeanne for her many
years of encouragement, participation, and support.
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Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce
members need to stay vigilant on pressing
state lawmakers to improve the economy.
Kent Wood, Government Relations
Director for the Northern MichiganChamber Alliance, spoke at the Cadillac Area
Chamber of Commerces Lecture Luncheon
in Decemember. He told a packed room that
chamber members need to stay active in
promoting a better economic future for the
state. He said members can help by pres-
suring state legislators to continue to focus
on developing a solid economic plan for the
state.
He started his presentation by explaining
the Northern Michigan Chamber Alliances
role in passing Proposal 1 as well as making
changes in the states personal property taxlaws.
Key political issues for 2015, such as state-
wide infrastructure, future energy short-
ages, immigration reform and improving the
states future workforce, were also discussed.
Among the issues, Wood said creating a suf-
ficient energy plan will be the No. 1 topic for
the new year.
We are looking at a very severe shortage
coming in the next three or four years, so the
first six months of 2015 I think are going tobe critical in the energy discussion, Wood
said.
Audience members voiced their own con-
cerns about issues the state currently faces.
Questions were raised concerning possible
revenue that the Main Street Fairness Act
could generate for the states economy. The
Main Street Fairness Act requires online-
only retailers to collect the states sales tax.
State Senator Darwin Booher, R-Evart, said
the impact of potential revenue is unknown
but agreed the act establishes equal business
among local and online retailers.Wood said that community members and
chambers within the Northern Michigan
Chamber Alliance must continue to be pro-
active toward Michigans future growth.
We really need to keep the pedal to the
metal, Wood said.
December Lecture Luncheon
Kent Wood, Director of Government
Relations.
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Local Investment.
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At Mercantile Bank weve assembled a team whos invested in the growth of
the Northern Michigan communities and the vibrant businesses that thrive
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Cadillac News wins several awards
The Cadillac News won eight awards in the 2014 Michigan Press
Association Better Newspaper Contest.
Cadillac News staff writers Rick Charmoli, Chris Lamphere and
Antonio Coleman won a second place award for spot news for
their story, Child survives bear attack.
Judges comment: This story was thorough. I couldnt think of
any other angle to cover, except maybe to talk to the bears family.Sports Editor Marc Vieau also won a second place award for
sports writing for his story, Something special.
Judges comment: Wonderful job of capturing a special moment.
The piece flowed nicely and the writer made judicious use of ter-
rific quotes. Made the reader feel part of the event.
Staff writer/photographer Chris Lamphere won a third place
award in Feature Photography for his photo: Mother Nature
offers trick, no treat.
The advertising department took home five awards in four
separate categories within the advertising competition includ-
ing two first place wins for Best Special Section and Best Online
Promotion. Other wins include second place in the Best Color Ad
category, third place in the Best Promotion Ad category and thirdplace in Best Online Promotion.
Our Community A magazine dedicated to highlighting all of
the great things about the community we live and work in was
given the top prize in the Best Special Section category for the
Great color schemes, nice bold headlines, and wonderful picture
and ads, according to one judge.
In the Best Online Promotion category, the Cadillac News ha
a first place win for their subscription special, 11.12.13, as we
as a third place win for their Polar Vortex subscription specia
One Judge said, Fun promo using 11.12.13, from the synopsis
looks like it was successful and The polar vortex certainly was oeveryones mind. Good timely theme.
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The Outstanding Citizen Award recognizes and
honors individuals who strive toward the highest
level of professional accomplishments. Men and
women, who excel in their chosen profession, have
devoted signicant time and energy to improve the
communitys quality of life and have provided lead-
ership to assist others in becoming involved in the
community.
The Spirit of Community Award recognizes andhonors individuals who have devoted signicant
time and energy to improve the communitys quality
of life and have provided leadership in development
and/or expansion of volunteer projects, which have
beneted members of the community.
SubmityourNominationsfor
2015OutstandingCitizenand
SpiritofCommunityAwards
Formscanbefoundatwww.cadillac.org
dueFriday,May22,2015by4p.m.
Awardswillbeannouncedatthe
CadillacAreaChamberofCommerceAnnualAwards Dinner,
Wednesday, June17,2015
at FoxHillEventCenter.
Do you know someone deserving?
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2015
Outstanding Citizen
Spirit of Community Awards
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Data track 2013-2014
Wexford County Jan. 14 Feb. 14 Mar. 14 April 14 May 14 June 14 July 14 Aug. 14 Sept. 14 Oct. 14 Nov. 14 Dec. 1
Labor Force 13,014 13,290 13,287 13,298 13,597 13,754 13,968 13,533 13,317 13,255 13,193 12,88
Employment 11,621 11,801 11,865 12,053 12,347 12,429 12,417 12,504 12,224 12,258 12,242 11,35
Unemployment 1,393 1,489 1,422 1,245 1,250 1,325 1,551 1,029 1,093 997 951 1,53
Rate 10.7% 11.2% 10.7% 9.4% 9.2% 9.6% 11.1% 7.6% 8.2% 7.5% 7.2% 11.9%
Missaukee County Jan. 14 Feb. 14 Mar. 14 April 14 May 14 June 14 July 14 Aug. 14 Sept. 14 Oct. 14 Nov. 14 Dec. 1
Labor Force 5,864 5,959 5,966 5,929 5,966 6,043 6,106 5,938 5,769 5,742 5,713 5,61
Employment 5,094 5,172 5,201 5,283 5,411 5,448 5,442 5,480 5,358 5,373 5,366 4,91
Unemployment 770 787 765 646 555 595 664 458 411 369 347 69
Rate 13.1% 13.2% 12.8% 10.9% 9.3% 9.8% 10.9% 7.7% 7.1% 6.4% 6.1% 12.3%
For more information go online to www.cadillac.org/discover/about_LaborActivity.htm
Two student teams from Baker College of Cadillac ranked in the top
10 percent of the annual online Global Business (GLO-BUS) strategy
simulation competition where students run fictitious digital camera
companies with operations mirroring actual businesses. The two
teams, each comprising of four students, competed against more than
500 similar businesses managed by students representing 46 collegesand universities.
Throughout the eight-week, online competition, Baker team mem-
bers made approximately 150 business decisions weekly that affected
company wholesale, Internet and private-label marketing channels
designated continents. At the end of every week, teams were rank
based on four categories: overall score, earnings per share, return
equity and stock price.
Both teams performed exceptionally, finishing in the top 10 perce
against thousands of students from across the globe, confirming thigh quality of students and instructors we have at Baker Colleg
said Kelly Smith, Baker College of Cadillac president.
Baker College of Cadillac students excel in
global business strategy competition
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The Lakeview hires new Administrator, Terry BaerTerry Baer joins the Lakeview team with
more than 15 years of experienceserving older adults in the healthcare
industry. She recently received her BS inHealth Care Administration fromLourdes University in Ohio.
The Lakeview welcomesTerry to the team!I would like to thank all of the
residents and staff for givingme such a warm, graciouswelcome into their home.
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