January/February 2015 Cadillac Area Business Magazine

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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, [email protected]

Doreen Lanc, Director of Membership [email protected]

Deb Gillies, Leadership Director/[email protected]

Amanda Hamilton, Administrative [email protected]

Kent Wood, Director of Government [email protected]

Mike Acosta, Great Start [email protected]

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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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.

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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


FEBRUARY6 Women in Business Noon - 1:15PM Domestic Violence is everybodys businessPresented by: Sally Repeck of Oasis FRC


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


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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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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January/February 2015 Cadillac Area Business Magazine