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GROWING OUR COMMUNITY IN MICHIGAN’S GREAT SOUTHWEST CHAPTER 1

CHAPTER 1: THE JOURNEY TO BEING GREAT IN MICHIGAN’S GREAT SOUTHWEST BEGINS

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MI’S GREAT SOUTHWEST HAS MADE PROGRESS DESPITE THE GREAT RECESSION Harbor Shores

New WHR Campus Downtown BH

Major Lakeland Health Expansions

Boys and Girls Club

Bluffside

Habitat for Humanity

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OUR LARGEST EMPLOYERS ARE ECONOMIC ENGINES & COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS

4000 employees (+50% 2002-2012)

$425 million payroll

1500 diverse, international and young professionals

2500 advanced technical degrees

450 recruited or relocated annually

100 hours volunteered/employee

Whirlpool’s impact:


DESPITE POSITIVE DEVELOPMENTS, BERRIEN COUNTY STRUGGLES

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EXTRAPOLATING TRENDS, WE SEE CHALLENGES ON THE HORIZON…

OUR FUTURE, IF TRENDS CONTINUE

2002 2012 2024 Linear Extrapolation

Population 160,604 156,067 150,300 Employed 64,482 59,223 51,100 State Revenue Sharing 100 80 55

Student Enrollment 26,110 (2009) 25,800 24,200

School Tax Funding -$3,000,000 -$10,000,000

4 Yr Graduation Rates 81% (2008) 75% 57%

% Road Miles in poor condition 4% (2004) 27% 69%

(1) http://www.mdch.state.mi.us/pha/osr/CHI/POP/PO02CO1.htm

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(2) BLS Current Employment Stats (http://data.bls.gov/cgi-bin/surveymost?en+26) (3) 2002 Revenue Sharing Base 100…MI Department of Treasury (4) MI CEPI (5) Berrien County Intermediate School System Enrollment w/ per pupil Reimbursement (6) Berrien 4 year cohort www.MiSchoolData.org (7) http://www.mcgi.state.mi.us/MITRP/Data/Pavement.swf

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HOWEVER…

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The cities, townships and villages that make up central Berrien County represent a special set of communities. Each has unique strengths, weaknesses and opportunities that define not only themselves, but also impacting the region as a whole. Our area is often referred to as Michigan’s Great Southwest, however many throughout our communities ask whether this description is aspirational at best.

While we believe that having an aspirational vision of our collective future is a good thing, it’s only valuable if it leads to a disciplined process that explores, identifies and articulates the challenges and issues that must be collectively addressed if we are going to truly become Michigan’s Great Southwest.

We are asking you to be a part of such a process through the formation of the Michigan’s Great Southwest Leadership Council. We invite you to join us for a luncheon discussion on the formation of the Council:

Our region has been blessed with numerous businesses, non-governmental and not-for-profit entities as well as generous philanthropic organizations that have made significant contributions to the quality of life for our citizens. I’m sure you share our view that, during the course of the last decade, there has been meaningful progress on so many fronts.

Dear Community Leader:

EXCERPTS INVITATION TO COME TOGETHER AS COMMUNITY LEADERS

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On the other hand, given the rapid pace of change in an ever-volatile global economy, many in our communities are challenging us to think about whether we’ve accomplished all that needs to be done to assure that our region is a vibrant and prosperous place to live, learn, work and raise a family for all of our citizens. We have heard concerns expressed over what must be done to grow our population and increase employment in the region to support our schools and local tax base.

The Michigan’s Great Southwest Leadership Council would be made up of the key leaders from the governmental, school, business and not for profit sectors across our region. The role of the Council early on would be to identify strategic priority areas of focus where collective action can be most impactful in our ability to build prosperous, livable and sustainable sets of communities – and in total truly become Michigan’s Great Southwest.

We propose that the Council remain a small, permanent organization that would support candid assessment without finger-pointing. This would not be a funding entity, nor a replacement of any other organization. Members would serve as facilitators, not doers.

EXCERPTS INVITATION TO COME TOGETHER AS COMMUNITY LEADERS

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LEADERS AGREED TO WORK TOGETHER AT SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 LUNCHEON

“Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress, working together is success.” -Henry Ford

Click on arrow to launch materials from the September 25, 2013

Community Leaders Luncheon

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http://drivegreatness.com/images/presentations/fall2013_lunch.pdf

http://drivegreatness.com/images/presentations/fall2013_lunch.pdf


MGSSLC… INDIVIDUALLY LED

Members C0-Chairmen: Jeff Fettig ( Chairman and CEO Whirlpool Corporation) and Dr. Loren Hamel (Chairman and CEO Lakeland Regional Health Systems)

Business Growth & Jobs World Class Education Best Practices in Governance

Council: Ken Ankli President, Brammall Supply Bill Hanley President, Vail Rubber Dick Stauffer Lincoln Twp. Supervisor

Joel Gebbie Site Vice President, Cook Ann Cardon Superintendent, St. Joe Schools Rev. Ken Gavin Pastor Second Baptist

John Janick Senior Vice President, PNC Bank Phil Freeman Superintendent, Lakeshore Schools Nora Jefferson Benton Charter Twp. Supervisor

Lynn Kerber Regional President, Chemical Bank Dr. Leonard Seawood Superintendent, BHAS Roger Seely St. Joe Charter Twp. Supervisor

Larry Weber Senior VP & Chief Nuclear Officer, AEP Hon. Mabel Mayfield Judge, Berrien County John Egelhaaf Executive Director, SWMPC

Jim Kodis President, Regal Finishing Lisa Cripps President, Berrien Comm. Foundation Steve Upton Upton Foundation Pastor Willie Lark Owner, Lark & Sons BBQ Brian Saxton Executive Director, Boys & Girls Club BH Merlin Hanson Chairman, Hanson Logistics LLC

Champion/ Gary Easterling President & CEO, UFCU Bob Harrison President, Lake Michigan College Bill Marohn

Co-Leads: Vicki Pratt President, Cornerstone Alliance Ann Dahmer Smith Dahmer/ Boys & Girls Club Mike Garey Mayor, St. Joseph

Todd Gustafson Executive Director, Kinexus Anna Murphy President, United Way James Hightower Mayor, Benton Harbor

Bill Wolf Administrator, Berrien County

Coordinators: David Whitwam, Retired Chairman and CEO Whirlpool Corporation

Jeff Noel, VP Whirlpool

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ORGANIZATIONALLY SUPPORTED

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COMMUNITY DRIVEN

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THE POWER OF MULTI-SECTOR PERSPECTIVES

Government, business, nonprofits, and education all look at the community through different lenses, have different views of risk and make decisions in different ways. The most effective model is when we come together in a process that is led by individuals, supported by organizations and driven by the community. When we acknowledge our interdependencies, agree on shared goals, pool talent and resources, and use innovative thinking to implement strategies, we will add value to our communities and realize the vision of Michigan’s Great Southwest.

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MEMBERS Ken Ankli Ann Cardon Lisa Cripps Ann Dahmer Gary Easterling John Egelhaaf Philip Freeman Mike Garey Ken Gavin Joel Gebbie Todd Gustafson Bill Hanley Merlin Hanson Bob Harrison James Hightower John Janick Nora Jefferson Lynn Kerber Jim Kodis Willie Lark Bill Marohn Mabel Mayfield Anna Murphy Jeff Noel Vicki Pratt Brian Saxton Leonard Seawood Roger Seely Dick Stauffer Steve Upton Larry Weber David Whitwam Bill Wolf

MICHIGAN’S GREAT SOUTHWEST STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP COUNCIL NOVEMBER 4-5, 2013

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MICHIGAN’S GREAT SOUTHWEST STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP COUNCIL NOVEMBER 4-5, 2013

What is the work that was done ? • Define Current Reality • Discussed External and Internal Forces Impacting the

Community • Created a Collective Shared Vision • Identified Critical Issues and Gaps • Articulated Strategic Priorities • Identified three areas of focus

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SHARED IDEAS - REFLECTED ON THE PAST - LOOKED TO THE FUTURE

WORLD

SW MI

PERSONAL

•We need to take advantage of new problem solving tools •We need to make some hard decisions

•We need to collaborate and build on our momentum •Let’s find the next innovation; the next change/step forward

•Our shared passion and commitment to the community provide a strong foundation

KEY EVENTS 1980’S TO NOW KEY IMPLICATIONS

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•Passionate •Attentive •Hard Working

•Collaborative •Holistic problem solvers •Innovative •Creative

STRENGTHS OF THE COMMUNITY IDENTIFIED

•Proactive •Committed •Generous

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From ‘dirty job’ High tech/ High skill Do more with less (People, Capital Inv’t) Competitiveness in US Mfg vs. World Micro businesses Pervasive redefinition of competitiveness

REDEFINING MANUFACTURING

ENVIRONMENT Competition for resources People of working age available Global hunger, poverty Chronic diseases (diabetes, obesity) In NFP orgs/ agencies Gap between thriving and declining communities Dysfunctional political institutions Need for regional economic development Complexity around healthcare options and choices Need for leaders able to lead systems

DISCUSSED TRENDS IMPACTING AREA

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DISCUSSED TRENDS IMPACTING AREA

EDUCATION

Aging baby boomers People of working age in industrialized nations Population shifts Pressure on healthcare, social security Opportunity for 2nd homes

DEMOGRAPHICS MATTER

Global hunger for education Resources for education Expectations for all in US Competition globally Expectations of teachers

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FOUND COMMON GROUND

•Shared threats, challenges & opportunities •Recognition of interdependence •Importance of collaboration •Vision of a more sustainable region •Courage to change •Commitment to make it work •Must be inclusive

“ Visions don't change, they are only refined. Plans rarely stay the same, and are scrapped or adjusted as needed. Be stubborn about the vision, but flexible with your plan.” ~John Maxwell

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Lynn Kerber, Regional President at Chemical Bank, leads a discussion about employment in the area

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Ken Gavin, Merlin Hanson, and Mabel Mayfield discuss moving forward

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Ann Cardon, Superintendant St. Joseph Schools and Leonard Seawood, Superintendant of Benton Harbor Schools discuss common areas of concern

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IT TAKES A COMMUNITY TO REALIZE A VISION…

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CREATED A VISION

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MICHIGAN’S GREAT SOUTHWEST STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

• Business Growth and Jobs

Stimulating Growth

• World Class Education

Creating Opportunities • Best

Practices in Governance

Assuring Efficiencies and Effectiveness

Utilizing a process of engagement with an ever-growing set of leaders focusing on three key areas

What is the council doing now?

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http://drivegreatness.com/images/presentations/case_for_change.pdf

http://drivegreatness.com/images/presentations/case_for_change.pdf


Jeff Fettig, Loren Hamel, Co-Chairs

Business Growth and Jobs: Gary Easterling, Champion

Vicki Pratt & Todd Gustafson, Co-Leads

World Class Education: Dr. Robert Harrison,

Champion Ann Dahmer & Anna

Murphy, Co-Lead

Best Practice Governance: Bill Marohn, Champion

Bill Wolf, James Hightower, Mike Garey Co-Leads

~90 Community, Business, Education and Government

leaders focused and engaged in the three strategic priority

areas

Engagement with established business, philanthropic, government, economic

development and educational entities

A PROCESS INTENDED TO ENGAGE, INSPIRE AND EMPOWER

Guiding Principles •Transparency •Inclusive •Inspirational •Data Driven •Results Oriented •Reality Based

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