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1 January 2015 MILLENNIALS : MEETING THE TALENT CHALLENGE FOR THE 21ST CENTURY ECONOMY Meet the 2015 LRCC Board of Directors LRCC Optimistic on Passage of Roads Package Detroit Tigers President Kicks-off Economic Club Year 2 JANUARY 2015 FOCUSA Message From The ChairmanBlue Cross Blue Shield ..12 Dean Transportation ..17 Farm Bureau Insurance ..15 Fit Leader s Program ..9 MSUFCU ..5M3 Group ..13 Mercantile Bank ..Back CoverWKAR ..15 ADVERTISERS2015 Board of DirectorsOfficersBoard ChairJohn BrownJackson National Life Insurance Co. Past ChairBill KimbleC2 AEChair ElectJoe FordNetvantage MarketingLegal CounselSteve OwenFoster Swift Collins & Smith P CTreasurerJeff FineisAndrews Hooper Pavlik PLCP residentTim DamanLansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Division DirectorsMarketing and CommunicationsApril ClobesMSU Federal Credit UnionRegionalism InitiativesMark BurnhamMichigan State UniversityMembership ServicesDeb MuchmoreKandler Reed Khoury & MuchmoreGovernment RelationsMatt ReschResch StrategiesAt-LargeFOCUSEDITORS Ross Woodstock Michelle RahlDESIGN & PRINTINGS partan Printing, Mailing IncorporatedCOVER PHOTOGRAPHYC ourtesy.

2 Trumpie PhotographyINTERIOR PHOTOGRAPHYF resh Image Design, LLCJohn BrownJackson National Life InsuranceChair 2015 LRCCB oard of DirectorsA great community must have a Chamber of Commerce that provides leadership in helping the region generate the wealth, jobs and business investment required for an outstanding quality of life. Achieving Greatness Requires Business LeadershipI t is a tremendous privilege to serve as the 2015 Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce. I am particularly enthusiastic about the upcoming year for a couple of reasons; I truly believe the Lansing region is at the cusp of becoming one of the Midwest s great mid-size cities, and because I believe the Chamber will play a vital role in helping us to achieve our regional coming into my role as vice president of public policy and communications for Jackson National Life Insurance Company ( Jackson), I served as President of the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce for five years.

3 During this time, I was closely involved with business leaders who helped propel the Grand Rapids region into the vibrant community it is today. Based on my experience in Grand Rapids and my involvement for over a decade in the Greater Lansing region, I am firmly convinced that our region is similarly positioned for great community must have a Chamber of Commerce that provides leadership in helping the region generate the wealth, jobs and business investment required for an outstanding quality of life. We certainly have witnessed that type of growth in recent years, as evidenced by the Chamber s Celebration of Regional Growth (CORG) awards which, in the past nine years, has recognized 51 organizations that have collectively invested more than $ billion in our region!

4 It is very rewarding to see the region join together in recent months to develop an economic blueprint for regional prosperity. The Lansing Regional Chamber has joined with LEAP, Tri-County Regional Planning Commission, Capital Area Michigan Works!, Michigan State University and Lansing Community College to create CATALYST which has already received considerable public input in helping shape our regional recent years, the Chamber has provided critical leadership in pulling business leaders together to advance the cause of regionalism in Greater Lansing. While we have made significant progress, there is certainly more work to be done. A region cannot boast an advanced, state-of-the-art economy with an antiquated and inefficient local government structure.

5 The Chamber intends to be a part of the important process of ensuring our local officials are accountable to all of are fortunate to have outstanding support for our regional efforts from our major employers. I am proud to work for Jackson, an organization that has demonstrated its commitment to Greater Lansing in very tangible ways. I encourage all of our major employers to continue to work with the Chamber in advocating for the pro-growth, pro-business policy agenda that is essential if we are to continue to move this region , I would like to challenge all businesses in the region to join with us in 2015 and beyond. Please contact the team at the Chamber to find out the best way that you can be part of our efforts. I am certain that by working together and providing business leadership for this region that Greater Lansing is truly on the verge of greatness.

6 David Baker Farm Bureau Insurance Cash Sparrow Health SystemPatrick DeanDean TransportationDenise DroschaTwo Men And A Truck InternationalJenn DubeyEVOLVE Corporate WellnessDavid FergusonFerguson DevelopmentTony FrancavillaGeneral MotorsBrian GallagherFraser Trebilcock Davis & DunlapAndre HutsonConquest Fitness and HealthTom MeeMcLaren Greater LansingBrian MurtyMeijer, ReynoldsAccident Fund Holdings, SalowHayes Green Beach HospitalTim SalisburyPNC BankHeather Shawa-DeCookShadawa LLCF athy Shetiah7C LingoTom A. StewartCommon Wealth EnterprisesBob TresizeLEAPRyan VartoogianSpartan Internet ConsultingBill WoodburyAuto-Owners Insurance3 JANUARY 2015 FOCUSNews & EventsEVENT COST IS COMPLIMENTARY FOR THESE ENHANCED MEMBERSHIP LEVELS: Bronze Silver Gold Platinum2015 ANNUAL DINNERCELEBRATING OVER 100 YEARS OF EXCELLENCETUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 20155:15 8:30 HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTEREARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS JAN.

7 21: $85/MEMBERS, $140/NON-MEMBERS, $630/TABLE OF EIGHT GREAT SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE!WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7: DELTA GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE, 8:00 9:00 , Crowne Plaza Lansing West, 925 S. Creyts Road, Lansing. The Delta Government Relations Committee meets the first Wednesday of each month to provide a forum for business leaders to discuss important issues affecting Delta Township. To ensure adequate seating, please RSVP to Kristin Beltzer at TUESDAY, JANUARY 27: MEMBER MIXER, 5:00 - 7:00 East Lansing Marriott at University Place, 300 Avenue, East Lansing. The January Member Mixer is co-sponsored by Willingham & Cot , and the East Lansing Marriott. Willingham & Cot has become recognized as one of the premier law firms in Michigan, while the East Lansing Marriott provides a welcoming atmosphere for guests with extra-spacious and comfortable rooms and close proximity to many attractions.

8 $10/member, $30/non-member. Includes hors d oeuvres. THURSDAY, JANUARY 22: ECONOMIC CLUB, 11:30 1:30 , Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, East Lansing. Speaker: David Dombrowski, president, CEO and general manager for the Detroit Tigers. In his 34th season of professional baseball, Dombrowski enters his 11th season with the Tigers after being named team president in 2001 and assuming the role of general manager in 2002. Program begins at noon; please arrive early for registration & networking. $40/members, $55/non-members, $300/table of eight (includes plated lunch). Pre-registration is required. Luncheon sponsored by Dewpoint. To register for this event, please visit , FEBRUARY 4: DELTA GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE, 8:00 9:00 Location: Delta Township District Library, 5130 Davenport Dr.

9 , Lansing. The Delta Government Relations Committee meets the first Wednesday of each month to provide a forum for business leaders to discuss important issues affecting Delta Township. To ensure adequate seating, please RSVP to TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10: 2015 ANNUAL DINNER, 5:30 8:30 Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, 219 S. Harrison Road, East Lansing. With 800+ attendees, the Annual Dinner is the region s premiere business celebration and networking event. This program includes remarks from the Chamber s incoming board Chair, honors the outgoing Chair and board members, and is followed by the presentation of the Community Service, Outstanding Small Business and Legacy Awards. This is also an opportunity to reflect on the past year s 10 Over the Next Ten, Celebration of Regional Growth, ATHENA and ATHENAP owerLink recipients.

10 Early bird tickets (ends Jan. 21): $85/members, $630/table of eight, and $140/non-members. To register or for additional information about sponsorships, please visit , FEBRUARY 17: MEMBER MIXER, 5:00 - 7:00 , Location: TBD. $10 member, $30 non-member. Includes hors d oeuvres. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26: ECONOMIC CLUB, 11:30 1:30 , Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, East Lansing. Speaker: Kirk Cousins, quarterback, Washington Redskins. Kirk played college football at Michigan State University, where he was the Spartans starter from 2009 to 2011. Program begins at noon; please arrive early for registration & networking. $40/member ticket, $55/non-member ticket or $300/table of eight (includes plated lunch). Pre-registration is required.