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Neither rain, nor sleet, nor hail, nor majorsnowstorms could stop the show rom going on at the98th Annual Dinner o the Lansing Regional Chamber oCommerce. Not that there werent a ew anxious weatherrelated moments leading up to the event.

The week started out with news o a major snowstorm

that hammered the Washington D.C. area, which happensto be home o the Capitol Steps, scheduled to be theentertainment or the Annual Dinner. That, coupled withlocal orecasts o up to a oot o snow or the Lansingregion caused the Capitol Steps to hurriedly change travelplans (not to mention a ew sweaty palms or the Chambersta) and arrive in Lansing a day early. Fortunately, allworked out and the show went on as planned!

What a show it was! 850 people packed the beautiulWharton Center or Perorming Arts at Michigan State

University or a memorable evening o networking,recognitions and a laughter-lled musical perormance opolitical satire rom the Capitol Steps.

The Annual Dinner was everything we all hope orand expect rom the regions premier networking evento the year, said LRCC Board Chairman Vic Verchereau.The venue at the Wharton Center was incredible andthe energy o the crowd was very high throughout theevening.

The layout o the Wharton Center combined withthe new strolling dinner ormat proved to be a perect

combination or attendees, many o whom had indicateda desire or increased networking opportunities at the

The Annual Dinnerwas everything we all

hope for and expectfrom the regionspremier networking

event of the year.

Annual Dinner. A crowd avorite was clearly the Jacksonroom, which oered a panoramic view o the MichiganState University campus.

The traditional highlight o the Annual Dinner is thepresentation o the regions premier business awards,Outstanding Small Business Award, Community Service

Award, ATHENA PowerLink and the Athena Award,including:

ATHENA AwaTiany Dowling, Motion Marketing and Media

Tiany Dowling was recognized or her commitmentto the community, particularly in causes that benetwomen. Tiany and her team members at MotionMarketing and Media donate more than 1,000 hoursper year to numerous causes including the Shared

Pregnancy Womens Center, The International League orthe Protection o Horses and the Sparrow Foundation.Tiany is also publisher o Capital Area Womens LiestyleMagazine.

ATHENA PoweLnLinda Hundt, Sweetie-licious Pie Pantry

Linda Hundt pursued her dream and opened Sweetie-licious Pie Pantry in Dewitt. Linda began entering localbaking contests to help make a name or hersel and hershop within the community. She could have never guessed

that she would win Best o Show at the 2009 AmericanPie Council (APC)/Crisco National Pie Championships

in Celebration, Fla. In addition to pleasing her Sweetie-licious customers, Linda has also been eatured nationallyon the Food Network.

Commnt Sece AwaJe Hicks, Hicks & Mullett, PLLC

Je Hicks was recognized or demonstratingexcellence in business, and as an outstanding individualwho has given o his time and expertise to numerousorganizations in the community. Hicks has served as trusteeon the Ingham Regional Healthcare Foundation, Habitator Humanity-Lansing and the Lansing SesquicentennialFoundation Board o Directors. He is a member o theLansing Rotary, currently serving as Rotary FoundationBoard Chair. Hicks is a member o the Lansing RegionalChamber o Commerce Board o Directors.

Otstanng Small BsnessPublic Policy Associates & Je Padden

Public Policy Associates was ormed in 1991 by JePadden. The company provides public policy expertiseand project work or state and ederal governmentorganizations, as well non-prot organizations. Beginningwith just two employees, the company has grown to 27employees in 18 years, and currently serves 130 clientsacross the country. In 2009, the rm was the recipiento an Alred P. Sloan Award or Business in Workplace

Flexibility.Attendees at the 98th Annual Dinner agreed that the

event showcased much o what is great about our region:a world-class university setting, recognition o communityleaders committed to building a great community andbusiness leaders supporting growth in the region througha strong Lansing Regional Chamber o Commerce.

The evening was a great celebration o communityaccomplishments and the Wharton Center was lled with apositive energy or the uture, said Jason Sanders o Fith

Third Bank. The Lansing region is in great hands withtheir community leaders.

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Award Winners at the Annual Dinner (l-r) Tiany

Dowling (Athena), Je Hicks (Community Service), Je

Padden (Outstanding Small Busines) and Linda Hundt

(ATHENA PowerLink)

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Tim DamanPresident and CEO

Lansing Regional

Chamber of Commerce

A Message from the President

A Commitment to QualityWeve heard rom many o our members in the past couple o weeks about how much they enjoyed the venue

and ormat o this years Annual Dinner. It certainly seems as i the move to the Wharton Center was a huge

success in the eyes o Chamber members.

I think it is also important to note that the reason we modied the ormat o the Annual Dinner this year

was because o eedback we have received rom attendees o previous events. A survey ollowing last years

Annual Dinner showed that the great majority o our members eel that networking opportunities are the most

important eature o the Annual Dinner. The strolling dinner ormat at this years event not only provided thetime or relationship building, but did so against the elegant backdrop o the beautiul campus o Michigan State

University.

The change in venue and ormat o the Annual Dinner is part o the Chambers overall event strategy or

2010. We are proud o the high quality networking events and educational programs that we consistently deliver

to our members. However, as we evaluated our total program and sta resources, the Chamber team determined

that we would best serve our members this year by ocusing on the highest quality experience at our events while

slightly reducing the number o activities during the year.

The lineup o Chamber programs or 2010 is impressive, including our best-ever lineup o speakers at

Economic Club, the annual Legislative Dinner in March, the always popular Lansing Open Gol Tournament and

the 5th Annual Celebration o Regional Growth, just to name a ew.

I welcome your eedback on any and all o our programs and events in 2010. The Lansing Regional Chamber

o Commerce is here to serve its members and our commitment to quality is unwavering.

The Lansing Regional Chamber

o Commerce is here to serve itsmembers and our commitment to

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C a l e n d a rThe Chambers address is 500 East Michigan Avenue, Suite 200, Lansing, MI 48912.

MarCHWEdNESdAy, MArCH 3dELTA GOvErNMENT rELATiONS COMMiTTEE,8:00 9:00 am. Lexington Lansing Hotel, 925 S. CreytsRd., Lansing, MI 48917. The Delta Government RelationsCommittee meets the rst Wednesday o each month toprovide a orum or business leaders, schools districts,local and state representatives to discuss important issues

aecting Delta Township and share inormation on how toimprove the regions business climate. All members arewelcome to attend. To ensure adequate seating, pleaseRSVP to Jason Green at [email protected] or517-853-6474.

THurSdAy, MArCH 4CHAMBEr 360, 8:00 9:30 am, Insurance Capital BoardRoom, 500 E. Michigan Ave., Ste. 200, Lansing, MI 48912New, current and prospective members are encouraged toattend Chamber 360 to learn about the ull range o Chamber

benets and how to maximize your investment. Meet our staand nd out how we are working or you through businessgrowth and advocacy initiatives, exclusive member benetprograms, member exposure, networking and educationalevent opportunities. This is a FREE event, but space is limited.To register, contact Sarah Smith at 517-853-6457 or [email protected].

TuESdAy, MArCH 9MEMBEr MixEr, 5:00 pm 7:00 pm, Ameri Pro Resto-ration, LLC, 1202 E. Oakland Ave., Lansing. $10 member,$20 ACCESS member, and $30 non-member. Includeshors doeuvres.

TuESdAy, MArCH 16SMArT BuSiNESS rELATiONSHiPS GrOuP i, 8:00 9:30 am. Group members and guests only. Contact CynthiaEiseler at 517-853-6467 or [email protected] details.

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PrOCurEMENT 101, 9:00 am 11:30 am, LansingRegional Chamber o Commerce Insurance Capital BoardRoom, 500 E. Michigan Ave., Ste. 200, Lansing, MI 48912.Find out what it takes to sell your goods and services tothe ederal government. Learn about the services andcontinuous support the Procurement Technical AssistanceCenter (PTAC) has available to help your company withthe contracting process. This is a FREE seminar, but spaceis limited. To register, please contact Je Cassidy at 517-853-6445 or [email protected].

WEdNESdAy, MArCH 24EAST LANSiNG / MEridiAN GOvErNMENT rELA-TiONS COMMiTTEE, 8:00 9:00 am, Walnut HillsCountry Club, 2874 Lake Lansing Rd., East Lansing, MI48823. The ELMGRC meets the ourth Wednesday o eachmonth to provide a orum or business leaders, schoolsdistricts, local and state representatives to discuss impor-tant issues aecting East Lansing/Meridian and shareinormation on how to improve the regions businessclimate. All members are welcome to attend. To ensureadequate seating, please RSVP to Jason Green at [email protected] or 517-853-6474.

WEdNESdAy, MArCH 24PTAC SEMiNAr: AdvANCEd MArkET rESEArCH,

9:00 am 12:00 pm, Lansing Regional Chamber o Com-merce Insurance Capital Board Room, 500 E. MichiganAve., Ste. 200, Lansing, MI 48912. A ollow up to Govern-ment Contracting 101, this seminar will help you takethe next step in doing business with government agen-cies. You will learn where to nd government buyingorecasts and purchasing history, which agencies anddepartments purchase your goods and/or services, andwho are your competitors. Learn about the services andcontinuous support the Procurement Technical AssistanceCenter (PTAC) has available to help your company with

the contracting process. This is a FREE seminar, but spaceis limited. To register, please contact Je Cassidy at 517-853-6445 or [email protected].

WEdNESdAy, MArCH 24LEGiSLATivE diNNEr, PrESENTEd By AT&T, 5:30 8:00 pm, Radisson Hotel Lansing, 111 N. Grand Avenue,Lansing. State legislative leaders are expected to meet withlocal Chamber leaders rom around the state during theannual Chambers o Commerce Legislative Dinner. $65member, $520 table o 8. To register, contact Jason Green

at (517) 853-6474 or [email protected].

THurSdAy, MArCH 25ECONOMiC CLuB, Noon 1:30 pm, David Boyle, Busi-ness Leaders or Michigan board member. Sponsored byFraser, Trebilcock, Davis & Dunlap, P.C. Kellogg Hotel &Conerence Center, East Lansing. Single Tickets $40, ortables o 8 $300 (includes lunch). Pre-registration isrequired. To register, contact Sarah Smith at 517-853-6457 or [email protected].

aPrIlTuESdAy, APriL 6ECONOMiC CLuB, Noon 1:30 pm, Phil Power, TheCenter or Michigan. Sponsored by: Foster, Swit, Collins& Smith, P.C. Kellogg Hotel & Conerence Center, East Lan-sing. Single Tickets $40, or tables o 8 $300 (includeslunch). Pre-registration is required. Please RSVP to SarahSmith at 517-853-6457 or [email protected].

WEdNESdAy, APriL 7dELTA GOvErNMENT rELATiONS COMMiTTEE,8:00 9:00 am. Lexington Lansing Hotel, 925 S. CreytsRd., Lansing, MI 48917. The Delta Government RelationsCommittee meets the rst Wednesday o each month toprovide a orum or business leaders, schools districts,local and state representatives to discuss important issuesaecting Delta Township and share inormation on how toimprove the regions business climate. All members arewelcome to attend. To ensure adequate seating, please

RSVP to Jason Green at [email protected] or517-853-6474.

TuESdAy, APriL 13PTAC: uNdErSTANdiNG THE FEdErAL Bid, 9:00am 12:00 pm, Lansing Regional Chamber o CommerceOce, 500 E. Michigan Ave., Ste. 200, Lansing, MI 48912.This is a FREE seminar, but space is limited. To register,please contact Je Cassidy at 517-853-6445 or [email protected].

TuESdAy, APriL 13MEMBEr MixEr, 5:00 pm 7:00 pm, Two Men and aTruck, 1200 Keystone Ave., Lansing 48911. $10 member,$20 ACCESS member, and $30 non-member. Includeshors doeuvres.

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Top legislative leadership will be on hand to addressa crowd o Chamber ocials rom around Michigan at theannual Chambers o Commerce Legislative Dinner, whichtakes place in conjunction with the Michigan Associationo Chamber Proessionals (MACP) Annual Conerence.The Lansing Regional Chamber o Commerce (LRCC) willagain host the Legislative Dinner on Wenesa, Mach24 at the rasson Hotel n owntown Lansng.

The Annual Legislative Dinner gives business lead-ers locally and across Michigan a rare opportunity to hearleading lawmakers talk about issues that matter most inthe business community, said Kristin Beltzer, LRCC seniorvice president, Government Relations and Public Aairs.

The 2010 Legslate dnne pesente bAT&Tbegins with a reception at 5:30 ollowed by dinner

Legslate Leaeshp to Aess

Annal Chambes Legslate dnne

and a program. Expected/invited to join the panel discus-sion ollowing dinner are: Senate Majority Leader Mike

Bishop, House Speaker Andy Dillon and House MinorityLeader Kevin Elsenheimer. Tim Skubick, host o MichiganPublic Televisions popular O The Recordprogram willagain serve as the moderator.

Tickets or the Legislative Dinner are $65 or $520or a table o eight. Register by contacting Jason Green [email protected] or 517-853-6474.

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Thomas M. Cooley Law School and Olivet Collegehave agreed to establish coordinated curriculum pro-

grams aimed at supporting job growth in Michigansgrowing insurance industry. Representatives o Cooleyand Olivet signed a partnership agreement on February17, during ceremonies in the Insurance Capital BoardRoom o the Lansing Regional Chamber o Commerce.

Our goal is simple, to make Michigan and Lan-sing national leaders in the insurance industry, said DonLeDuc, President and Dean o Thomas M. Cooley LawSchool.

This new partnership will urther strengthenOlivet Colleges position along with Cooley Law School asnational leaders in insurance education, said Don Tuski,President o Olivet College.

The partnership agreement will join Olivet Collegesrisk management and insurance program with Thomas M.Cooleys juris doctor and master o law programs, creatingonly the second such educational program in the nation.

Thomas M. Coole Law School an OletCollege Establsh insance EcatonPatneshp

PTAC Helps regonal Bsnesses Sece$33.4 Mllon n Goenment Contacts

A program designed to help businesses in the tri-county region secure government contracts has helpedgenerate $33.4 million in new contracts during 2009.Those contracts were responsible or creating or retain-

ing 668 jobs in Ingham, Eaton and Clinton Counties. Thecontract awards were reported by the Procurement Tech-nical Assistance Center (PTAC) o South Central Michigan,which serves a seven county area including Jackson,Hillsdale, Branch, Lenawee, Ingham, Eaton and ClintonCounties.

It was an exceptionally strong ourth quarter peror-mance that propelled the tri-county region to the $33.4million number at year end. During the nal three months

Thomas M. Cooley Law School President Don LeDuc (l)

and Olivet College President Don Tuski are all smiles

ater signing the partnership agreement.

o the year, businesses in Ing-ham, Eaton and Clinton Countyreceived 148 contracts, totaling$27 million dollars, nearly 82%

o the total or the entire year.The ourth quarter per-

ormance strongly suggests thatgovernment contracting in thisregion could grow by signicantmargins in 2010, said Je Cassidy, procurement coun-selor or the PTAC sub-center operating out o the LansingRegional Chamber o Commerce.

The Lansing Regional Chamber oCommerce is partnering with the U.S Cen-sus Bureau to encourage businesses in thetri-county region to participate in the 2010Census.

We urge everyone to encourage riendsand amily members to return the completedCensus survey, said LRCC President & CEOTim Daman. The inormation that comes outo an accurate census report will prove to beextremely useul across all industry sectorsover the next ten years.

Census data is used to provide timelyeconomic insights in multiple areas includ-ing construction, governments, internationaltrade, manuacturing, retail, services, whole-sale trade and other sectors. The inormationprovided by the census has proven to be valu-able in making decisions that help business

plan or the uture and gain a competitiveedge.

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More than 250 women gathered on January 28th or theATHENA & Womens Interest Network (WIN) kick-o event at

the Country Club o Lansing. Founded in Lansing, in the spirit oATHENA, the Womens Interest Network is a collaborative groupocusing on oering inormation, support and opportunity towomen in business.

Our goal is to provide education, present access to Lan-sings most infuential women, nurture mentor relationships andoer the ability to showcase businesses, said Daphne Reznik,VisionCare Associates PC marketing director. Our purpose isto create the opportunity or personal and proessional growththrough a wide range o events. We aspire to connect womenwith women.

The evening was highlighted with a keynote by MarthaMayhood Mertz, ATHENA International ounder and author oBecoming ATHENA. Mertz told the story o how she started ATH-ENA as a Lansing Regional Chamber board member in the early80s and provided her ull support or the new partnership.

For more inormation on ATHENA WIN visit www.lansing-chamber.org/athena_win.html

ATHENA WiN To Sppot Women n Bsness

More than 200 attended the frst meeting o ATHENA Womens Interest Group held at the Country Club o Lansing.

Amana AgstneTwo Men and A Truck

Angela AellColdwell Banker

Hubbell-Briarwood

Angela Baneme

Sunrise Cleaning & Construction

Patc BaghanHot Prospects

Te BeaCommunity Mental Health

Patc BazlNew York Lie

Te BowsASK

Tom ConwaKI Technology Group

Mtch CanCentury 21 Looking Glass

velma GanaRadisson Hotel

Nanc HawesWarmels & Comstock, CPAs

Saah JacnchAmeri Pro Restoration, LLC

Jll kacelSutton Advisors, PLC

dog klenMason Chamber o Commerce

ken McFatgeLansing State Journal

Jane MtchellTarzan Promotions

Jan PeeConvention & Visitors Bureau

Ma QmbEdward Jones

dane SanbonColdwell Banker

Hubbell-Briarwood

Llo SchaeGreat Lakes Christian College

Bab Scham

Shaklee

Me SlwothProvidence Mortgage

Ma StcoFarm Bureau Insurance

Page TnePersonnel World

kath WaefelMason State Financial Center

deanna ZncDiversifed NationalTitle Agency

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PEOPLE NEWS

C2AE announced that current Chairman and CEO,ramon Tageson is retiring ater 39 + years with therm. He will remain with the rm in a reduced capacity,serving as director o marketing and business development.

Tace Maonehas been promoted rom quality assuranceocer, to executive director o the Insurance and FinancialServices Council atCaptal Aea Mchgan Wos!

The Board o Directors o Chl & Faml Seces ispleased to announce that dalene dst Fanche,o Midwest Strategy Group has been elected to join theirranks.

Spaow Hosptal is pleasedto announce the appointment o

Mchael r. Cla, M.d., as chieo the medical sta or a two-yearterm.

FOSTEr ZACk P.C. is pleased to announce thatHeatheWm, a certied paralegal, will now be oce administra-tor and rhona Flemnghas been promoted to paralegal

rom legal assistant.

C2AEs Stee Jcz, AiA, LEED AP article was pub-lished in the January/February 2010 issue o the MichiganMunicipal Leagues ocial publication, MML Review.

Sen o news to Tace Shepa at

[email protected]

The Looms, Ewet, Pasle, das & Gottng P.C. lawrm is pleased to announce its 2010 ocers and Execu-tive Committee. Mchael G. Olawas elected president;Mchael H. rhoes, vice president; ken J. roagen,treasurer. Te S. rozeboom was elected secretary.

Jee L. Geen was also re-elected to the ExecutiveCommittee.

The board oMchgan MllesMtal insance Compano Lansing has named Tom Ln-ell to the position o presidentand CEO.

Ange Atns has joined the Hot Pospects dectmailteam.

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Sen o news to Tace Shepa at

[email protected]

ingham regonal Healthcae Fonaton announceddenns M. Loneas its incoming board chairman.

Canaa d Bottlng Co. o Lansng has recognizedthe ollowing employees with 2009 service awards: John

McGlocln 30 years; John Montgome 25 years;Chs Boos 20 years; James decat 10 years;dale knen 10 years; Scott Thesen 5 years;Ban Been 5 years; An Lammes 5 years; andBec Meeos 5 years.

Sam Clahas been appointedas president o Clark Construc-tion.

Cag Bshop has been promoted to president oFst-ban St. Johns.

Foste, Swt, Collns & Smth, P.C. is delighted toreveal dana Bennettas their most recently elected share-

holder.

The Board o Directors o Wllngham & Cote, P.C.elected the ollowing ocers to serve or 2010: MchaelW. Stephenson, president; Cts r. Hale, vicepresident; Anthon S. kogt, treasurer; and, Lee B.remann, secretary.

Patca Clae and Leon Lette o Wllngham &Cote, P.C. spoke at a Lorman Education Services semi-nar on January 27.

Chel Peteson was recently hired as manager o theShiawassee Service Center or the Mid-Michigan Chaptero the Amecan re Coss.

ken J. roagenMchael H. rhoes

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The Ct o East Lansng in partnership with the Lan-sng Boa o Wate & Lght has been awarded a$115,000 Energy Eciency and Conservation Block Grantrom the State o Michigan Department o Energy, Laborand Economic Growth to be used or installation o LEDstreet lights in the Bailey Neighborhood.

Every year Nunon Cet unon displays a Toys orTots drive collection box in the lobby o each o its 14branches or a Christmas morning surprise or local dis-advantaged kids.

WengWe announced thatEent depothas receivedthe 2010 Brides Choice Award recognizing the companyor their exceptional service.

Dart Development Group is kicking o 2010 with its Dart

Development Dierence Campaign. Each month, DartDevelopment plans to draw attention to a select Michiganbusiness that is making a dierence in the states econo-my and local communities. Januarys Dart DevelopmentDierence-Maker was the Welan-daco Copoa-ton, chosen or its savvy business growth in a challengingeconomy.

Employees o Captol Natonal Ban presented theGreater Lansing Food Bank with a check or $3,100,which resulted rom an employee undraising drive over

the past several months.

The Michigan Chapter o Associated General Contractors(AGC) has honored Cla Constcton as a winner othe 2009 Build Michigan Award or construction o Fire-Keepers Casino in Battle Creek.

Paamont Coee Co. has announced the asset pur-chase o Arbor Mitchell Coee & Vending Services.

PTd Technolog(PTDtechnology.com) has launched anew blog aimed at inorming users o the latest and great-est technology developments.

The law rm oLooms, Ewet, Pasle, das & Got-tng, P.C. has issued a challenge grant to the LansngSmphon Ochesta (LSO), encouraging the organiza-tion to raise $90,000 o new or increased contributions byJune 30, 2010. The rm will match all new or increasedcontributions to the orchestra on a 1:3 basis, or a$120,000 total campaign goal.

Ceate Wellness hosted a undraiser and about $4,500was raised or The M-Mchgan Chapte o theAmecan re Coss to assist the victims o the earth-quake in Haiti.

Lansng Ct Maetocials have taken another steptoward ull revitalization o the century-old establishmentby unveiling a new Market logo.

The Geate Lansng Conenton an vstos Beais proud to release the newly published 2010 Greater Lan-sing Ocial Visitor Guide.

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The law rm oMlle Canfel is pleased to announcethat the ollowing people have been elected principals othe rm: kmbel k. kealas, Stephen G. Palms,Cala S. Machn, Gego A. Nowa, MchaelC. rampe, kenneth J. Sachs an Caa M. Hoc.Former Chie Justice o the Michigan Supreme Court,Clo W. Talo, will join the rm as O Counsel inthe appellate section o the Litigation and Trial Group.Shsheng Wanghas joined the rm as co-director oInternational Business, expanding the rms China andInternational Business Law practices. Miller Caneld haselected Thomas W. Canme, doglas M. klboneand John d. Lesle to serve two-year terms as managingdirectors.

John H. Matn and Ma k. Hae with WaneNocoss & J LLP are co-authors o the newEstates

and Protected Individuals Code with Reporters Com-mentary.

The local CPA and business advisory rm oMane Cos-tesan recently announced the addition o Ashle M.Aamcz, Lesle i. Gleason, Josha C. koson,Saah M. Qan and kle J. ulle.

Two Men An A TcChairwoman o the Board Mela-ne Begeon, CFE, was honored by the InternationalFranchise Association as the Bonny LeVine Award recipi-

ent.

AttorneyMchael S. Hll has joined the Gallaghe LawFm where he will ocus on real estate, business andbankruptcy law.

Hongman Mlle Schwatzan Cohn LLP (Hongman)is pleased to announce thatJne Smmes Haas, a part-

ner in the rms Tax AppealsDepartment, was named byState Tax Notes magazine to itsAll-Decade State Tax Team.

kelle dean, CEO and president odean Tanspota-ton was inducted into the Special Olympics MichiganHall o Fame, or more than 30 years o support to theathletes o Michigan.

Plante & Moan, PLLC has promoted Josha Thomp-son to associate in its East Lansing oce.

COMPANy NEWS

Plante & Moan, PLLC has been named to FORTUNEMagazines list o 100 Best Companies to Work For orthe 12th consecutive year.

A.J. Tate, a Little Brother in the Bg Bothes Bg SstesMchgan Captal regon program is one o ve Michi-gan high school students selected to receive the rst everLloyd Carr MVP Mentoring Awards.


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7-Eleven #104, Since 2009A.J. Boggs & Company, Inc., Since 1996Aordable Sel Storage, Since 1991Aging Services o Michigan, Since 1994Air Handling Equipment Co., Inc., Since 1986American Legion Department o Michigan

(The), Since 2006Auto Mart, Inc., Since 2006Auto-Lab (Complete Car Care Center),

Since 2007

Auto-Owners Insurance Co., Since 1989Bekum America Corporation, Since 1998Canada Dry Bottling Co. o Lansing,

Since 1996

Capitol Bedding Co., Inc., Since 1996Carwash Express, Since 1997Causeway Bay Hotel & Conerence Center,

Since 2009

CB Richard Ellis/Martin, Since 1975Citizens Bank, Since 1972Cohl, Stoker, Toskey & McGlinchey,

Since 1988Coldwell Banker Hubbell BriarWood,

Since 1971

Comerica Bank, Since 1939Community Mental Health o Clinton, Eaton &

Ingham Counties, Since 1985Country Stitches, Since 2004Dawson Tree Care Inc., Since 2008East Lansing Marriott, Since 1988EVE, Inc., Since 2009Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes, PLC,

Since 2008

Family Health Center o Williamston,Since 2005

Farm Bureau Insurance Company, Since 1995First Place Bank, Since 2007Flooring America - Carpet Studio, Since 2007Foster, Swit, Collins & Smith, P.C., Since 1976G.S. McDowell & Associates, Inc., Since 2000Great Lakes Horticultural Services,

Since 1993

Greater Lansing Association o REALTORS,Since 1951

Hammond Farms Landscape Supply,Since 2006

Harrison Roadhouse, Since 1989HC Berger Company, Since 2006Highelds, Inc., Since 1999Horizon Investments, LLC, Since 2001Human Resource Management Services, LLC,

Since 2007

Interstate Batteries, Since 2004J.M.E. Consultants, Since 2005Johnston Consulting, Since 1985Kaechele & Wilensky, Since 1984

Kentwood Oce Furniture, Since 2000Kolb America, Inc., Since 2007

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Lansing Area Condominium Services, Inc.,Since 2009

Lansing Housing Commission, Since 1985Lansing Transmission Co., Since 1997Larry T. Schaeer, Inc., Since 1993LEGEND The Band, Since 2006Lens Carpet Care, Since 2007Lezotte Miller Public Relations, Inc.,

Since 1995

Louis Padnos I & M Co., Since 1991

Lumber Town Holt, Since 1953Meridian Entertainment Group, Since 1994Message Makers, Since 1994Metzger Realty Co., Inc., Since 1995Michigan Academy o Family Physicians,

Since 1989

Michigan Commercial Insurance Mutual,Since 2006

Michigan Gastroenterology Institute,Since 2007

Michigan Millers Mutual Insurance Co.,

Since 1954Mid-Michigan Dermatology, PLLC, Since 1991Mid-State Physicians, P.C., Since 1999MikeRo Moh, Since 1992Mill Supplies Corporation, Since 1939Natures Wisdom, Since 1998Payne-Rosso Company, Since 1977Playmakers , Since 1988Polack Corporation (The), Since 2007Portland Iron & Metal, Inc., Since 2005Presort Services, Inc., Since 1987R.E. Reed & Co., Inc., Since 1993

R.W. Armstrong, Since 2003Romin Iron & Metal Inc., Since 2008Shrewsbury Photography, Since 2006Siena Heights University, Since 1996Smith Floral & Greenhouse, Since 1958Southwell Builders, Inc., Since 2005Sparrow Health System, Since 1963State Bar o Michigan, Since 2008Student Book Store, Inc., Since 1972Sunrise Cleaning And Construction Services,

Since 2006

Sylvan Learning Center, Since 2001SYMBIOSIS International, Since 1997T.L. Hart, Inc., Since 1987Tee To Green Printing & Promotional

Products, Since 2006The ASU Group, Since 1987Titan Equipment, Since 2009TLC-Eyecare & Laser Center, Inc., Since 1999VisionCare Associates, P.C., Since 2000Warner Norcross & Judd LLP, Since 2007Whipple, Harlan L., Since 1989Woodhull Construction Co., Inc., Since 1996

Yeo & Yeo, PC, CPAs, Since 1981


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Outgoing Board members

Randy Thayer, Calvin Jones

and John Truscott

The Capitol Steps lampoon

healthcare politics appearing

as Jay Leno, House Speaker

Nancy Pelosi and Senate

Majority Leader Harry Reid

Radio talk show host Jack Ebling

interviews Lansing Chamber

President Tim Daman

TV 6 news anchor Sheri Jones

emceed the awards presentations


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