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Cadillac Area

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A Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce Publication Second QUARTER 2018

A Cadillac Tradition...
 Working to increase
Mission Statement
The Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce is a visible
business leader that advocates and drives business

the value of your

opportunities. Through business alliances, we are a
catalyst for our membership and provide a persuasive
regional voice benefiting our communities.

Chamber membership
2017/2018 Board of Directors
Stephen King, Chair
The Law Offices King & King, PLLC
Jeremy Winkle, First Vice Chair
VanDrie Furniture
Karl Marcusse, Vice Chair
PADNOS
Trent Mulder, Treasurer

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Baird, Cotter & Bishop, PC.
Doug DeYoung
Consumer Energy his edition of the Chamber Business
Kelly Smith Magazine finds us in the middle of
Baker College of Cadillac one of our busiest times of the year. We
Tonya Smith plan for three major events simultaneous-
Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital
ly. The 41st Annual Governor’s Breakfast
Jennifer Brown
Cadillac Area Public Schools makes up a significant part of this maga-
Tim Knaggs zine, and we had a great time thanking
Fekete Knaggs & Burr Insurance Governor Snyder for his eighth and final
Dan Minor trip to Cadillac for this breakfast. We are
Cadillac Casting, Inc.
also planning the 25th Annual Briefcase
Pete Stalker Open scheduled on May 18th at Eldorado
Mercantile Bank of Michigan
Jennifer Neff and Evergreen Resort. We hope you have
Avon Protection Systems your clubs unpacked and this year we get
Kevin Dunaway warm weather. We also are in the midst
9 & 10 News of planning our Annual Meeting and
Brian Blake Awards Dinner, scheduled on June 20th at
Piranha Hose
Caberfae Ski and Golf Resort; what a busy David Miller,
Dave Cox, Immediate Past Chair
(Ex Officio) time of year. Chamber President
Wexford/Missaukee ISD But even with all of this going on in
Chamberland, we are not resting. We are
CHAMBER STAFF
laser focused on increasing the value of more information. The groups will be pro-
David Miller, President
dmiller@cadillac.org your chamber membership and to that tected by categories, to limit competition
Mike Acosta, Great Start Consultant
end, we are excited to roll out a new pro- within the group and will be filled on a first
macosta@wmisd.org gram called Chamber Leads Networking come first serve basis. Our hope is to cre-
Deb Gillies, Leadership Director Groups. We know that for many of our ate three or four of these groups to provide
dgillies@cadillac.org members referrals are the life blood ample opportunity to serve our members
Deidra Morel, Administrative Assistant of their business and these groups are and we will also create waiting lists by cat-
dmorel@cadillac.org
designed to build relationships with other egory if demand is great.
Paula Jasper, Director of Membership Services
pjasper@cadillac.org leads group members that will generate an At this time, we are asking that our mem-
Kent Wood, Director of Government Relations ongoing stream of warm referrals for par- bers who are interested in participating
kentw@tcchamber.org ticipants. Chamber leads groups will meet contact us to let us know so we can begin
Website:www.cadillac.org weekly at a day, time and place that each to build our lists and create the groups.
Printer: Pleasant Graphics group will decide to build relationships The only requirement to participate is
Publisher: Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce and learn what makes a good referral for that your business is a chamber member
The Cadillac Area Business Magazine is a publica- each member. in good standing at the Commerce Partner
tion of the Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce. The Since we are starting these new, our hope level or higher. We are happy to help you
Chamber reserves the right to edit or refuse articles
and advertisements submitted to the Cadillac Area is to build a list of chamber members that understand what your current member-
Business Magazine and reserves the right in its sole want to participate and grow their busi- ship level is and the benefits that you
discretion to accept or refuse inserts and other materi-
als to be distributed through the publication. ness through these leads groups, so if your receive at any time. Join with us in net-
business benefits from referrals, please working to increase sales and strengthen
Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce contact Paula Jasper at the Chamber for the community.
222 Lake Street
231-775-9776

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 Thank you!
The Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce
41st Annual Governor’s Breakfast
Sponsors
9&10 News/Local 32
Avon Automotive
Avon Protection Systems, Inc.
AAR Mobility Systems
B&P Manufacturing
Baker College of Cadillac
Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue
Care Network of MI
BorgWarner Thermal Systems
Cadillac Area Visitors Bureau
Cadillac Casting, Inc.
Chemical Bank
Consumers Energy
DTE Energy
FIAMM Technologies LLC
Groupe Beneteau
Law Offices of King & King
Fox Motors of Cadillac
Huntington
ITC
McCurdy, Wotila & Porteous PC
Mercantile Bank of Michigan
Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital
Networks Northwest
Peterson McGregor and Associates
Piranha Hose Products, Inc.
Rexair LLC
Schepers Agency
Star Truck Rentals, Inc.
Wolverine Power Cooperative

We would like to acknowledge the following for their support,

talent, and volunteerism: Cadillac Area Chamber Ambassadors,
Cadillac Area Honor Guard, Cadillac Area Public Schools,
Cadillac Armory, Innovation High School, Evergreen Resort,
Sam’s Club, Wexford-Missaukee Career Technical Center,
Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Care Network of Michigan,
Michigan State Police and Wexford County Sheriffs Department

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 Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital Foundation
Receives Donation from 100+ Women Who Care
Members from the 100+ Women Who Care - Cadillac Area recently donated
$380 to the Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital Foundation. Cadillac Hospital
Foundation received funds along with Meals on Wheels, New Hope Shelter, and the
Senior Advocacy Group.
100+ Women Who Care is a group made up of women who meet quarterly for one
hour, to hear presentations from local charities and nonprofits. They then vote as a
group and decide which nonprofits should receive the quarterly donation. 
The donation will be used to support the Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospice
program. Hospice offers help and support to the patient and family while caring
for the person, not just the disease. Care is focused on family needs and treatment
revolves around the medical, physical, personal, emotional, and spiritual needs for
patient comfort rather than cure. 
9&10 Receives
Cadillac Walmart Store Multiple Awards
Announces New Store Manager The Michigan Association of Broadcasters (MAB) has released
the results of their 2017 Broadcast Awards. WWTV-WWUP/TV
Cornelia Sinka is the new store manager of the Cadillac Walmart. 9&10 News received Station of the Year in addition to 18 other
She started her career with Walmart 26 years ago as a part-time awards.
cashier at Store 1611, Fort Gratiot and was promoted in 1993 to ”Team work and making the ultimate commitment to being ‘for’
Assistant Manager of that store. In 1999 Conny was promoted to Northern Michigan is how we get the best results as a station. I
Co-Manager, and she worked as a Co-Manager in Petoskey and could not be more proud to have this team as a representation of
Gaylord. She has been a big part of the team converting the Gaylord 9&10 News and to have MAB recognize us for such an honor.” says
store to be a top 2% Academy Store in 2017. Kevin Dunaway, Vice President/General Manager of 9&10 News.

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‘The greatest threat
to our country is us’
During his final Governor’s Breakfast
speech in Cadillac on April 6 Gov. Rick
Snyder delivered a message of civility.
Over the past eight years, he’s never criti-
cized anyone, he told the assembled crowd
of Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce
members, elected officials, community
leaders and high school students.
It’s hard to prove “never,” but a quick
Google search of “Rick Snyder criticizes”
shows he is more often a target of criti-
cism than the person doing the criticizing.
Snyder believes in relentless positive
action, he reminded the crowd.
“The greatest threat to our country today
is us,” he said, adding that we need to work
better together, find common ground and
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speak with civility.
He cautioned citizens to be wary of polit-
ical campaigners who speak about being
“a fighter.”
Fighting had a role on the beaches of
Normandy but not on the beaches of Lake
Michigan, Snyder said.
Rep. Daire Rendon, a Republican from
Lake City who serves in the Michigan
House of Representatives, told the
Cadillac News afterward she appreciated
the message.
Too often, people want to get into a
debate instead of solving problems, she
said.
Snyder’s message of civility was the fifth
of five main points.
He also spoke about the need for
Michigan to be leaders in mobility, as the
auto industry and the information tech-
nology industry continue to merge.
“We need to be at the forefront,” he said.
He called for further investment in talent
development programs, talked about the
need for “thoughtful” investment in infra-
structure and stressed the importance of
fiscal responsibility.
Snyder has been to all eight Governor’s
Breakfasts in Cadillac during his two
terms.
He urged Lt. Gov. Brian Calley to attend
the breakfast, Calley said. Calley is seeking
the Republican nomination for governor,
as Snyder is term-limited.
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 Snyder says it is critically important
to include students in civic events
like the Governor’s Breakfast
“Of course,” he, too, will attend
the breakfast every year if elected,
Calley said.
Snyder called Calley “the best
lieutenant governor in the country”
during his introductory remarks.
Snyder stressed the importance of
setting a good example for young
people and giving them opportuni-
ties for high-paying careers. It was
a recurring theme throughout his
speech.
The governor praised the Chamber
and sponsors for bringing area high
school students to the event.
“It’s critically important,” he said.
“This is one of the few and best plac-
es” that tries to instill civic respon-
sibility and a sense of belonging in
young people, Snyder said.
Students got the chance to ask the
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governor about three issues impor-
tant to them.
One asked about the cost of educa-
tion; another asked about unequal
school funding and the third stu-
dent asked about funding school
safety upgrades.
The governor touted early and
middle college programs, noted
that the state had made progress in
closing the gaps in unequal funding
of schools and said access control
should be a top school-safety prior-
ity.
Snyder took questions from
adults as well. When asked what
he planned to do after leaving the
governor’s office, Snyder vowed to
remain in Michigan.
“I want to keep helping,” he said.
 A brief Q&A with the Governor
Following the Governors Breakfast,
Governor Rick Snyder sat down and an-
swered several questions.
This interview has been edited lightly
for clarity.
QUESTION: What were your biggest
achievements and biggest regrets?
SNYDER: The good part is, Michi-
gan’s comeback has been incredible.
I mean, economically, we were at the
bottom. And we’re a top 10 state today.
And that’s not just about creating jobs,
that’s improving peoples’ quality of life
across Michigan, over a half a million
people. So that’s been wonderful.
In terms of regrets, I just wish I could
do more because we still have places
and people in need. And that’s what I’m
staying focused-in on through my last
day in office. How we can reach out and
help communities that still have chal-
lenges.
QUESTION: You mentioned teaching.
Do you want to teach at a university?
SNYDER: It could be a university,
community college, high school. I ac-
tually was an adjunct professor back
when I was in my 20s at the University
of Michigan, so I actually did that in the
past.
QUESTION: My next question is
about the MDEQ decision to let Nestle
pump more groundwater from near Ev-
art. That happened despite 80,000 com-
ments from people that were opposed
to it. What do you say to Michiganders
who feel that they weren’t heard during
this process?
SNYDER: Well, I think they were lis-
tened to. The issue is, if you look at the
statute — and again, we need to follow
what the law says — it was based on sci-
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ence. I appreciate people being emotion-
al about it. The Great Lakes, our water,
is one of our greatest assets, so that’s
critically important. But they probably
spent more time looking at the science
on this one than, it could be, any other
permit they’ve done. And what they
found is, it wasn’t going to have a nega-
tive impact. And there’s monitoring re-
quirements to follow up, so it’s not over
with, that they’ll be continuing moni-
toring to say if it starts to have nega-
tive impacts on the water table or other
people in some fashion, they potentially
have to scale back and stop taking that
much water.
QUESTION: What about Flint?
There’s been a number of criminal
charges in the Flint water case. Some of
them have pleaded guilty or no contest
— what should happen? Should there
be a victim’s impact statement for the
Flint water crisis?
SNYDER: Again, that’s an ongoing
criminal situation. My focus has been
on improving the quality of life in Flint.
And there’s been significant improve-
ment. Our water quality has been good
the last couple of years. We’ve provided
a lot of great services in terms of every-
thing from nutrition, Double-Up Food
Buck programs, the health care pro-
grams, economic developments going
relatively well in Flint — a lot of new
jobs. My interest is not spending time
on investigations but spending time on
strengthening and making the commu-
nity of Flint better and stronger and
we’re seeing lots of progress.
QUESTION: The Michigan Munici-
pal League has ranked Michigan as
something like 50 out of 50 in terms of
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that’s accurate, and if it is, is that some-
thing we should be satisfied with?
SNYDER: I haven’t seen that specific
study, but we do have significant invest-
ments in our local partners. Again, we
have constitutional revenue sharing
that’s gone up at a healthy rate over the
last few years. We’re probably at the
three percent rate, which is well above
inflation. We’ve started implementing
new dollars in terms of some of the stat-
utory revenue sharing. We had a rough
year when I first started. I did have to
make some cuts, but I had to cut a lot of
programs because we had a huge defi-
cit. But we’ve been re-investing again
in them. And then, if you’re looking at
what we’re doing on road funding, the
majority of the funding that we’re do-
ing in terms of the $1.2 billion of state
taxes, the majority of that goes to local
jurisdictions, over sixty percent of it.
So we are providing lots of resources
for them. Again, I hope we can just part-
ner better together on how we deploy
them.
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 Great Start Collaborative and
Consumers Energy Foundation Destination Restoration
Announce Grant Award to Wexford ”Preserving Our History
Missaukee Imagination Library in the 21st Century”
T h e We x f o r d - M i s s a u k e e - The Wexford County Historical Society Board
Manistee Great Start of Directors announced the kickoff of the 2018
Collaborative and Consumers Destination Restoration Capital Campaign for the
Energy are pleased to announce Wexford County Historical Museum. This building
the award of $20,000 to sup- is one of Cadillac’s most precious assets as a former
port the Wexford Missaukee Carnegie Library building and a national registered
Imagination Library. This makes a historical site. It is an educational and tourist des-
total of $154,000 that Consumers tination for our local community and people from
Energy has invested in Early across the United States and around the world.
Childhood programs through the The four phase project includes roofing, masonry,
local Great Start Collaborative metalwork, window repair work, the addition of
over the past 5 years. an elevator/ lift and handicap accessible restroom
facilities, and the final touch of replacing the front
The Imagination Library provides a book in the mail each month to children entrance stairs. This extensive project totals just
birth to five years, whose parents choose to sign up. The only eligibility require- over $600,000.
ment is that the family live within the service area of the Wexford Missaukee If you have questions about the building needs
Intermediate School District. The program serves about 2100 children each or would like to donate call 231-920-9739. Any
month. Since beginning in June 2013, the program has served over 3800 chil- written correspondence may be mailed to WCHS,
dren and distributed over 100,000 books. The program is funded 100% through PO Box 124, Cadillac, MI 49601.
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 APRIL 2018
Welcome Lecture Luncheon
Deidra Morel
We are pleased to
announce the recent hiring
of Deidra Morel to the
position of marketing and
communications specialist.
Deidra earned her Associate degree in Graphic
Arts and Design in 2001 at Keiser University. In
addition to 20 years’ experience in graphic
design and 12 years’ experience in marketing,
Deidra has earned three Space Coast Addy
awards for advertising branding campaigns
while with Macho Martial Arts. She has an Our special thanks to Kimberly Purdy of
extensive background in communications, Trion Solutions and Brenda McLellan of In-
marketing, and graphic design, working for tegrated Systems Consultants for speaking
several companies along the East Coast. When at our April Lecture Luncheon “The Power
she isn’t glued to a computer screen, she of Networking for Business”. They came
spends time with her family outdoors, designing highly recommended and did not disap-
sets, and being #1 dance mom. If you happen point! Our members learned tips and
to be in the office, we know that Deidra would techniques to help them grow their busi-
like to meet you. She is looking forward to being nesses through the power of networking. 
a part of and helping grow this community. Thank you to Consumers Energy for being
our Lecture Luncheon sponsor for 2018.

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 2018 Economic Forcast
On a rainy yet mild February morning, more than 50 Cadillac
area residents attended a breakfast that promised insight into the
economy and its future.
Although Jim Robey joked about how people in his profession
tend to bring doom and gloom, the economist said unlike the
weather outside, things were looking pretty good when it comes
to present and future of the national, state and local economies.
Robey is the director of the Regional Economic Planning Services
at the W.E. Upjohn Institute.
His job is to provide research and technical assistance on eco-
nomic issues and in economic and workforce development to as-
sist corporate, nonprofit, and economic and workforce develop-
ment entities in problem resolution and strategic decision-mak-
ing.
Chamber president David Miller said he previously had experi-
ence with similar events during his career, and it is his experience
that they have been beneficial to the community.
“It has been useful information that helps the community un-
derstand what drives their economy, where their economy is go-
ing, and when we bring him back next year, it will tell us where his
projections were short and where they were right on,” Miller said.
“I would like to see this group grow. I would like to see 100 people
here over the next couple years.”
Miller said 54 people registered for the breakfast that was hosted
at Baker College of Cadillac. He said the information that Robey
shared is very important because it can help people make in-
formed decisions regarding their businesses.
Robey said after his presentation the thing he wanted all in at-
tendance to come away with is the economy, whether national,
state or even local, is strong. He also said there should be contin-
ued growth. With that good news, however, Robey said there also
were issues that would need to be addressed.
“We will continue to struggle with finding workers, and the na-
Cadillac Area Tourism Celebrates
Success and Volunteerism
Congratulations to our chamber members that received much deserved
awards at the Cadillac Area Visitors Bureau Annual Meeting:
• Tim & Jack Meyer - The Allan Green Memorial Recreation
Excellence Award.
• The Burke Family (Burke’s Waterfront Restaurant) -
Restaurateur of the year.
• Milestone Recognitions: Caberfae Peaks – 80 years
• Cadillac Art Festival – 50 years
• Eldorado Golf Course - #4 public course in Michigan
• Goodrich Theaters – 100 years
Congratulations to the Visitors Bureau and the many volunteers that are
achieving great success with their hard work and dedication. schedule appointments.
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Economist Jim Robey was in Cadillac as part of the inaugural Cadillac Area
Chamber of Commerce Economic Forecast Breakfast held at Baker College of
Cadillac.
ture of work is changing. I believe, and it is my opinion, opportu-
nities will come to people who are skilled and trained. Those who
don’t have numeracy and literacy in skills will potentially be left
out of the workforce,” he said.
During the presentation, Robey talked about several issues in-
cluding whether or not we were headed back into a recession,
which he said was not likely within the next six months. He also
talked about how home ownership is rising as well as the fact that
consumer confidence is on the rise. Robey also discussed how the
dollar weakening is not necessarily a bad thing. He said a weaker
dollar is good for exports and is good news for the economy.
When it comes to the local economy, Robey said what most in the
room already knew, which was it is taking longer for it to rebound
back to the level it was at in 2007 when compared to both the na-
tional and state economy. He also said Michigan, in particular, was
unique in the fact that its economy had been declining since 2000,
so it has more to gain back when compared to other states.
Stehouwer Free Clinic
announces grant award
The Stehouwer Free Clinic is proud to announce a grant
award to assist community members with Referral Based
Specialist Healthcare Services.
From the Cadillac Area Community Foundation,
Cornerstone Grant Program, the Clinic will be able to
provide residents of Cadillac and the four surrounding
Townships of Cherry Grove, Clam Lake, Haring and Selma
with limited financial assistance to obtain Referral Based
Specialist Healthcare Services not available through our
on-site volunteer Physicians.
The Stehouwer Free Clinic provides medical care and
advocacy to uninsured residents in the Greater Cadillac
Area and is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 to
4:30. Call (231) 876-6150 for eligibility information and to
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“Station of the Year” is July 20, 2018. Share
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MI News 26 was named
LPTV Station of the Year and
took home three additional
national awards at the annu-
al National Association of Community Foundation
Broadcasters expo.
The station was judged to help Fund Wheelchair
against others across the
country for the title of LPTV Accessible Swing
Station of the Year, with the
award given based on criteria The Cadillac Area Community Foundation Youth Committee
including innovative local programming, strong community involve- made a grant of $5,000 toward this project, and the Board of
ment and involvement with local nonprofits. Trustees made a grant of $10,000.  The total granted amount of
In addition to taking home the Station of the Year award, MI News 26 $15,000 helped to meet the required funds of $20,000.
was awarded “Best TV Public Service Announcement” for a PSA pro- It is expected that the concrete pad will be installed early this
duced for the Wexford Missaukee Career Technical Center’s Adult Career summer, with the swing to follow shortly thereafter.  Fencing will
Training Program, “Best TV Promotional Campaign” for promotion of surround this swing area to make it safe.  The City also hopes to
its high school sports broadcasts, and “Best Mixed Media Campaign” for install a nearby bench for caregiver seating.
promotion of its weather team both on TV and on the radio. According to the Wexford-Missaukee ISD, there are approxi-
The awards were presented to MI News 26 General Manager Eric mately 25 students, aged 26 and younger, who are wheelchair
Wotila during the Advanced Television Broadcasting Alliance’s LPTV bound and have never had the opportunity to enjoy most play-
Day at NAB Show, the nation’s largest broadcasting conference, held ground activities like other children do.
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