“TechSmith is considered

the ‘poster child’ for the

greater Lansing region’s
increased presence in the

april2010 global IT industry.”

TechSmith
A Homegrown Global IT Success
When Bill Hamilton co-founded TechSmith in 1987,
the picture of success was of a company that would
happily employ 20 people and develop a few software
products. What has transpired in the past 23 years has
exceeded Hamilton’s wildest expectations. TechSmith
has evolved into the world’s leading provider of screen
capture and screen recording software and the employee
count now stands at 205 – and growing. Today, TechSmith
is considered the “poster child” for the greater Lansing
region’s increased presence in the global IT industry.
Like most start-ups, the TechSmith team survived
the first few years and paid the bills through consulting
contracts. But, Hamilton and his team dreamed of making
a mark in software development. The big breakthrough
occurred in 1991, with the launch of Snagit®, which
quickly became a word-of-mouth wonder, and its use for
screen capture and editing spread rapidly. Today, there
are more than seven million Snagit users worldwide.
“For a PC software product, lasting 19 years is
an eternity,” says Hamilton, who serves as TechSmith Computer programmers at work in TechSmith corporate headquarters in Okemos.
president. “It’s really weird for a small company like ours
to go around the world and be instantly recognized by State University, hospitals and the insurance industry. a leadership role in bringing technology to students
Snagit users.” The Council report predicts IT industry growth locally to across the state. The company recently announced a $2
The lessons learned from Snagit’s video capture average 20% per year through 2016. million software grant program that includes licenses
feature inspired the development of Camtasia Studio, “IT is one of the bright spots in the region and is to the company’s most popular products. $900,000 in
TechSmith’s screen recording tool, which was released helping promote the knowledge-based economy that we grant applications have already been approved since
in 1999. Camtasia Studio 7 was recently released, and need to evolve to in the 21st century,” said Chris Knapp, the program was launched February 2. TechSmith also
TechSmith has subsequently developed five other highly executive director of the IT Council. works with the Information Technology Center of Lansing
successful software products. Hamilton feels the region is well-positioned for to provide cash grants through Impression Five Science
Hamilton says a big key to TechSmith’s success has growth in IT. He points to the Internet, which allows instant Center for a summer camp program that allows students
been a willingness to incorporate customer suggestions global access to any firm, the powerful impact of Michigan to explore technology.
into the products and provide services others in the industry State University and the high quality family lifestyle in the When asked what is one thing he would like people
would not, such as free technical support without forcing region, which he says is attractive to potential employees. in the region to know about TechSmith, Hamilton had
customers to purchase long term service contracts. He does see one potential obstacle that Hamilton feels the a somewhat unusual answer, given the state of the
“We don’t want people to fail,” says Hamilton. region needs to overcome: economy.
TechSmith is the leading example of a growing IT “Many people in this region talk about the “We’re hiring and people should know this is a great
industry in the greater Lansing region. Hamilton points to community in a negative fashion,” says Hamilton. “We place to work,” says Hamilton.
several other local IT success stories including Netvantage, don’t cut ourselves any slack and that probably costs us TechSmith’s ability to keep pace with changes in
Sircon and Spartan Internet. According to a report from some business.” technology has allowed the company to continue to
the Capital Area IT Council, the Lansing region currently Hamilton strongly believes Michigan must strengthen introduce popular new products and improve existing
employs 9,000 IT workers in the region, about half of its educational system and provide young people the programs over the years. Hamilton believes by maintaining
which work for pure IT companies like TechSmith, while skills they need to succeed in the workforce of tomorrow, that focus TechSmith should continue to grow around the
the other half are employed at end users such as Michigan particularly in math and science. TechSmith is taking world and to add jobs in the region for years to come.
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A Message from the President

Making our Mark in IT
When we look at the rapid pace of changes in technology and the growth of the global Information Technology (IT) industry,
January

Tim Daman
President and CEO
Lansing Regional
Chamber of Commerce
What this region does possess is a
strong entrepreneurial spirit that
is fostering the growth of small
companies with new ideas that are
making their mark around the world.
thoughts inevitably center on technology giants like Microsoft, Apple and Google. If there was an IT success story to be told, most
of us probably thought it had to be from places like Silicon Valley, Austin, TX, Boston or other high tech regions.
I find it interesting, however, that the lightening-fast changes in technology brought about by many of the aforementioned
companies and other IT giants are making it possible for a location like Lansing, Michigan to compete and grow our global
presence in technology related fields.
The cover story in this month’s FOCUS is a classic example. Over the past 23 years, TechSmith has quietly grown into a
world leader in screen capture and video recording programs. Many other companies in this region are also making their mark,
including Liquid Web, Sircon, Netvantage and Spartan Internet. In fact, there are now 300 IT companies in the tri-county region,
and the industry as a whole employs 9,000 people in the area.
We may not have a Microsoft or Google in our midst. But, then again, maybe we do! What this region does possess is a
strong entrepreneurial spirit that is fostering the growth of small companies with new ideas that are making their mark around
the world.
One other strong asset this region has that bodes well for potential growth in technology related fields is Michigan State
University. Under the leadership of President Lou Anna Simon, MSU is making significant inroads to help unleash its research
potential into the commercial marketplace, demonstrated most recently by the partnership with Ingage Networks. The combination
of new ideas and innovative leadership means the Lansing region CAN be a player in the knowledge-based economy of the 21st
century.
The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce is committed in our advocacy efforts to ensure that our region and the state
of Michigan provides these growth-oriented companies a positive business environment that encourages their success and our
region’s future prosperity.

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The Chamber’s address is 500 East Michigan Avenue, Suite 200, Lansing, MI 48912.
AP RIL
Thursday, April 1
Delta Government Relations Committee, 8:00
– 9:30 am. Lexington Lansing Hotel, 925 S. Creyts Rd.,
Lansing, MI 48917. *Date change: meeting in conjunction
with the Delta Side Business Association. The Delta Gov-
ernment Relations Committee meets the first Wednesday
of each month to provide a forum for business leaders,
school districts, local and state representatives to discuss
important issues affecting Delta Township and share infor-
mation on how to improve the region’s business climate.
All members are welcome to attend. To ensure adequate
seating, please RSVP to Jason Green at jgreen@lansing-
chamber.org or 517-853-6474.
Tuesday, April 6
Economic Club, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, Phil Power, The
Center for Michigan. Sponsored by: Foster, Swift, Collins &
Smith, P.C. Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, East Lansing.
Single tickets $40, or tables of 8 $300 (includes lunch).
Pre-registration is required. Please RSVP to Sarah Smith at
517-853-6457 or events@lansingchamber.org.
Tuesday, April 13
Member Mixer, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Two Men and a
Truck, 1200 Keystone Ave., Lansing 48911. $10 member,
$20 ACCESS member, and $30 non-member. Includes
hors d’oeuvres.
Wednesday, April 14
Employer Forum: Listening to Employers on
Employment Services for Persons with Dis-
abilities, 8:30-10:30 a.m., Kellogg Hotel & Conference
Center: Cornish Room, East Lansing. Learn how hiring
people with disabilities can save your bottom line. This is
a FREE event, but space is limited. To reserve your spot,
contact Alicia Paterni at apaterni@camw.net or 517-492-
5551.
Tuesday, April 20
Smart Business Relationships Group I, 8:00
am – 9:30 am. Group members and guests only. Contact
Cynthia Eiseler at 517-853-6467 or ceiseler@lansing-
chamber.org for details.
Wednesday, April 28
East Lansing / Meridian Government Rela-
tions Committee, 8:00 – 9:00 am., Walnut Hills
Country Club, 2874 Lake Lansing Rd., East Lansing, MI
48823. The ELMGRC meets the fourth Wednesday of each
month to provide a forum for business leaders, school dis-
tricts, local and state representatives to discuss important
issues affecting East Lansing/Meridian and share infor-
mation on how to improve the region’s business climate.
All members are welcome to attend. To ensure adequate
seating, please RSVP to Jason Green at jgreen@lansing-
chamber.org or 517-853-6474.
Thursday, April 29
Business Education Series, 11:30 – 1:30, Lan-
sing Community College West Campus, 5708 Cornerstone
Drive, Lansing, MI 48917. Topic: Technology Tips to
Save You Money. In conjunction with the Capital Area IT
Council. Please RSVP to Sarah Smith at 517-853-6457 or
events@lansingchamber.org.
Thursday, April 29
Executive Welcome, 7:30 – 9:00 am, Location TBD.
The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce invites you
to meet a group of the area’s executives, and welcome
them to our community. There will be a short program
from 8:00 – 8:30 am, with plenty of time for networking.
Light breakfast will be served. Please RSVP to Sarah Smith
at 517-853-6457 or events@lansingchamber.org.
M AY
Wednesday, May 5
Delta Government Relations Committee,
8:00 – 9:30 am. Lexington Lansing Hotel, 925 S. Creyts
Rd., Lansing, MI 48917. The Delta Government Relations
Committee meets the first Wednesday of each month to
provide a forum for business leaders, school districts,
local and state representatives to discuss important issues
affecting Delta Township and share information on how to
improve the region’s business climate. All members are
welcome to attend. To ensure adequate seating, please
RSVP to Jason Green at jgreen@lansingchamber.org or
517-853-6474.
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Thursday, May 6
Economic Club, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm, Regionalism
Forum (Lansing, East Lansing, DeWitt Twp., Meridian
Twp., Delta Twp., Delhi Twp., and Lansing Twp.) Mod-
erated by: Jason Colthorp. Sponsored by Fahey Schultz
Burzych Rhodes PLC. Kellogg Hotel & Conference Cen-
ter, East Lansing. Program begins at Noon; please arrive
early for registration and networking. Single tickets $40,
or tables of 8 $300 (includes lunch). Pre-registration is
required. Please RSVP to Sarah Smith at 517-853-6457 or
events@lansingchamber.org.
Tuesday, May 11
Procurement 101, 9:00 am – 11:30 am, Lansing
Regional Chamber of Commerce Insurance Capital Board
Room, 500 E. Michigan Ave., Ste. 200, Lansing, MI 48912.
Find out what it takes to sell your goods and services to
the federal government. Learn about the services and
continuous support the Procurement Technical Assistance
Center (PTAC) has available to help your company with
the contracting process. This is a FREE seminar, but space
is limited. To register, please contact Jeff Cassidy at 517-
853-6445 or jcassidy@lansingchamber.org.
Tuesday, May 11
Member Mixer, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Lansing City Mar-
ket, 333 N. Cedar Street, Lansing 48912. Sponsored by:
LEPFA. $10 member, $20 ACCESS member, and $30 non-
member. Includes hors d’oeuvres.
Tuesday, May 18
Smart Business Relationships Group I, 8:00
am – 9:30 am. Group members and guests only. Contact
Cynthia Eiseler at 517-853-6467 or ceiseler@lansing-
chamber.org for details.
Wednesday, May 26
East Lansing / Meridian Government Rela-
tions Committee, 8:00 – 9:00 am., Walnut Hills
Country Club, 2874 Lake Lansing Rd., East Lansing, MI
48823. The ELMGRC meets the fourth Wednesday of each
month to provide a forum for business leaders, school dis-
tricts, local and state representatives to discuss important
issues affecting East Lansing/Meridian and share infor-
mation on how to improve the region’s business climate.
All members are welcome to attend. To ensure adequate
seating, please RSVP to Jason Green at jgreen@lansing-
chamber.org or 517-853-6474.
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January
Advance Employment of Lansing
Employment Agencies & Consultants
Mr. Guy Richardson
4407 St. Joseph Hwy.
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-4765 Fax: (517) 321-3390
www.advanceteam.com
Asbestos Abatement Inc.
Construction/Contractors
Mr. Michael Suty
2420 North Grand River Ave.
Lansing, MI 48906
517-323-0050 Fax: (517) 323-7382
www.asbestosabatementinc.com
Brown Gilkey & Associates PC
Attorneys
Ms. Heather A. Gilkey
4050 Hunsaker St., Ste. 120
East Lansing, MI 48823-6127
(517) 336-0127 Fax: (517) 336-8450
Diversity Business Resource Directory
Publishers-Directory & Guide
Mr. Neil Wright
P.O. Box 12271
Lansing, MI 48901
(517) 202-6601 Fax: (866) 945-0269
www.dbrdirectory.com
Educational Success, LLC
Education & Training
Mr. Bill Amadeo
210 S. Grace St.
Lansing, MI 48917
(609) 816-9434 Fax: (517) 708-8291
www.mybarsuccess.com
Please remember to use the member login portion of the Chamber web site to keep
your contact information up-to-date. This will ensure that you receive all Chamber
communications in a timely manner. Contact us at 517-487-6340 if you have any ques-
tions or are not receiving our communications.
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Lansing Regional
Chamber of Commerce
2010 Board of
Directors
Officers
CHAIR OF THE BOARD
ENSO Northwestern Mutual Vic Verchereau Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company
Restaurants Financial Network PAST CHAIR
Mr. Harry Saites Financial Services John Truscott The John Truscott Group
CHAIR ELECT
16800 Chandler Rd. Mr. Bill Fisk
Ron Simon Auto-Owners Insurance
East Lansing, MI 48823 3497 Coolidge Rd. Ste. B
LEGAL COUNSEL
(517) 333-1656 East Lansing, MI 48823-6366 Jeff Hicks Hicks & Mullet, PLLC
www.enjoyenso.com (517) 853-3003 Fax: (517) 349-5940 TREASURER
http://lansingfinancialgroup.nmfn.com Michelle Gallagher Gallagher & Associates
Essence of Behavior PRESIDENT
Tim Daman Lansing Regional Chamber
Consulting & Training/Facilitation Patient In Charge Media, LLC
Mrs. Nichole Martin Publishers-Periodical
6060 Carriage Hill Drive Ms. Jennifer Thompson DIVISION DIRECTORS
P.O. Box 412 Economic Development
East Lansing, MI 48823
Jason Sanders Fifth Third Bank
(517) 574-4789 Okemos, MI 48805 Government Relations
www.essenceofbehavior.com (517) 862-6671 Fax: (517) 292-2422 Kevin McKinney McKinney & Assoc.
www.midmichiganpatient.com MARKETING & COMMUNICATION
Exclusive Physical Therapy Sherrill Freeborough Freeborough Automotive
Perry Physical Therapy MEMBERSHIP SERVICES
Occupational & Physical Therapists
Steven Hess Accident Fund
Ms. Lora Benjamin Occupational & Physical Therapists
416 S. Creyts Ms. Stacey Matthews
Lansing, MI 48917 2306 W. Lansing Rd. AT-LARGE
Melanie Bergeron Two Men and a Truck
(517) 327-0966 Fax: (517) 327-0986 Morrice, MI 48857 Lon Bohannon Neogen
www.exclusivept.com (517) 625-0772 Fax: (517) 625-0778 Alicia Boler-Davis General Motors
www.perrypt.com John Brown Jackson National Life Insurance Company
Global Innovation Resources, LLC Julian Darden Citizens Bank
Denyse Ferguson LEAP, Inc.
Business Consultants The Ozone Shop, LLC
Joe Ford Netvantage Marketing
Mr. Greg Nicholas Cleaning - Residential or Commercial Pat Gillespie Gillespie Group
4357 Stoneycroft Dr. Mr. Shane Shaltry Mark Kellogg Chalgian & Tripp
Okemos, MI 48864 226 N. Bridge St. J. Peter Lark Lansing Board of Water and Light
(517) 896-1100 Grand Ledge, MI 48837 Nancy McKeague Michigan Health & Hospital Assoc.
David Mulder Meijer
(517) 930-9982
Brian Priester Lansing State Journal
Huntley-Valena Hospitality Group, LLC Jean G. Schtokal Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith
Restaurants Village Green of Lansing Apartments Heather Shawa-DeCook Demmer Corporation
Mr. Wade Morris Huntley Apartments-Unfurnished Dennis Swan Sparrow Health Systems
4700 Ardmore Ste 103 Mr. Joshua Woodman Ryan Vartoogian Spartan Internet
Steve Webster Michigan State University
Okemos, MI 48864 5200 W Mall Drive
Mike Zamiara Orchid Orthopedic Solutions
(517) 887-0816 Fax: (517) 887-0880 Lansing, MI 48917
www.gilbertandblakes.com (517) 321-3062 Fax: (517) 321-1977
www.VillageGreen.com FOCUS
Editor
Minikins Ross Woodstock
Photographers-Portrait Printing
Ms. Diana Liang Spartan Printing
1622 Boston Blvd Mailing
Hot Prospects Direct
Lansing, MI 48910
Cover Photo
(562) 552-6065
Courtesy of Trumpie Photography
www.minikinsphoto.com
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Business Group Calls for Structural Reforms to
Transform Michigan’s Economy
A group of business
organizations throughout
Michigan including the Lan-
sing Regional Chamber of
Commerce continues to push
state lawmakers and Governor
Jennifer Granholm to agree
on a comprehensive package
of structural reforms in state
government.
The 19 organizations that formed the coalition are
speaking with one voice representing large and small job
creators across the state. The group is calling on state
leaders to balance the state budget without tax hikes,
implement substantive spending reforms and examine
Michigan’s tax structure to improve the business climate
and create jobs.
The business group has advanced several potential
reforms for state leaders to consider. Though the coalition
April Focus 2010
does not expect all of the reforms to be adopted,
it does insist that substantive structural reforms be
implemented before overall tax restructuring can
be discussed. For more information on the coali-
tion’s specific proposals, contact Kristin Beltzer at
kbeltzer@lansingchamber.org.

Chamber Fights Prevailing Wage

Proposal in Delta Township
The government relations team of the Lansing Region-
al Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) has been working for
several weeks to defeat a proposal before the Delta Town-
ship Board of Trustees, which would establish a prevailing
wage policy for construction projects over $25,000.
“The prevailing wage proposal would be a job killer
in Delta Township or any other jurisdiction that adopts it,”
said Kristin Beltzer, LRCC senior vice president Govern-
ment Relations & Public Affairs.
Supporters of the prevailing wage believe such a
policy will protect jobs. Hard data suggests otherwise.
Passage of such an ordinance would likely have the oppo-
site effect of what backers intend, making construction
jobs even more scarce than they already are during these
difficult economic times.
LRCC opposes the prevailing wage proposal because
it will inflate overall wage and construction costs for proj-
ects in Delta Township. Testimony at a recent Township
Board meeting estimated that such an ordinance would
raise construction costs 10-15% for affected proj-
ects.
The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce is
encouraging its members and all interested parties to con-
tact Delta Township officials to show the strong opposition
to prevailing wage among the business community.

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April Focus 2010
Export Assistance Agency To Assist Area Business
in Global Markets
Tri-county area busi- “The tri-county region has a significant number of
nesses exploring or actively companies already exporting and many more interested in
involved in exporting goods exploring international market opportunities, said Thom-
and services globally have as Maguire, Director of the Commercial Service office in
another resource available Grand Rapids. “With the region’s commitment to increase
to them locally. The U.S. the level of global trade, it made perfect sense to increase
Commercial Service’s Grand our outreach to the State’s capitol region.”
Rapids Export Assistance Increased exports translate directly to job creation
Center now has office hours scheduled at the Stadium and retention. The US International Trade Administration
District Building inside the Lansing Regional Chamber (ITA) states that for every $180,000 in exported US prod-
of Commerce to better serve area businesses interested ucts and goods, one U.S. job is created or retained. In
in exporting. 2008, the Lansing area exported $933 million, supporting
The U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service (Commer- over 500 export-related jobs in the region. With 95% of
cial Service) is the export promotion arm of the U.S. consumers living outside of the United States, many com-
Department of Commerce’s International Trade Admin- panies are taking exporting seriously.
istration. The Commercial Service is composed of more than
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100 Export Assistance Centers in the United States, with
Michigan locations including Grand Rapids, Ypsilanti,
Detroit and Pontiac. Overseas, the Commercial Service
occupies the Commercial Section of U.S. embassies and
consulates in 82 nations around the world.
Commercial Service staff from the Grand Rapids
office are available to meet in Lansing with interested
firms, and will be available locally every other Thursday at
the Lansing Regional Chamber offices. To discuss export
opportunities, business leaders should contact Interna-
tional Trade Specialist Patrick McRae or the Grand Rapids
staff at 616.458.3564 to schedule and appointment. Or
visit www.portlansing.com and click on the US Commer-
cial Service.
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A Big Thanks to our Annual Dinner Sponsors
The Chamber’s 2010 Annual Dinner was a huge success thanks in large part to our terrific sponsors who supported this year’s event. Special thanks to you all!

Mary Stucko Leads Chamber

Ambassadors in 2010
Mary Stucko of the Mary Stucko Agency has been
elected the 2010 chair of the Ambassador Committee of
the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce. Ambas-
sadors are volunteers who serve at Chamber events and
represent the Chamber to its members and their organiza-
tions.
Mary is a multi-line agent for Farm Bureau Insurance
specializing in life, retirement, business, health, auto and
home insurance. Mary’s office is located in Okemos, but
she writes business throughout the entire state of Michi-
gan. Mary is a native of the Lansing area and received her
bachelor’s degree in Public Relations from Michigan State
University. She obtained her MBA degree from the Univer-
sity of Phoenix.
In addition to chairing the Chamber Ambassadors,
Mary is a member of the advisory board for the Westside
YMCA, and President-Elect for the Delta-Waverly Rotary
Club. She also sponsors multiple middle schools in the
area for the Farm Bureau Insurance “America and Me”
Essay contest.
Thanks Mary for your efforts on behalf of the Ambas-
sadors and the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce.

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PEOPLE NEWS
The Loomis, Ewert, Parsley,
Davis & Gotting P.C. law firm
is pleased to announce its 2010
officers and Executive Com-
mittee. Michael G. Oliva was
elected president; Michael H.
Rhodes, vice president; Kevin
J. Roragen, treasurer. Ted S.
Rozeboom was elected secre-
Michael G. Olivia tary. Jeffrey L. Green was also
re-elected to the Executive Committee.
Pamela Kreiner, MBA of Ameri
Pro Restoration, LLC obtained
her designation as a Certified
Human Resource Specialist by
Michigan State University.
ASK is proud to announce the recent hiring of Tom
Bergeron as senior client business manager.
Jeff Fedewa has joined Clark
Construction as a project man-
ager.
Denise Campbell joined the team at Sutton Advisors,
PLC as the wealth accumulation operations specialist.
Century21 Looking Glass Real Estate is pleased to
announce that Kim Lawrence, Sandee Kuprel and Kime-
la Weise have joined the South Office location as licensed
full service realtors.
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Send your news to Tracey Shepard at
tshepard@lansingchamber.org
Super Lawyers: Corporate Counsel Edition announced in
their March/ April issue that two new lawyers were added
to the list of Super Lawyers: Scott L. Mandel and Webb
A. Smith of Foster, Swift, Collins and Smith, PC.
Dale Carnegie Training offered by Ralph Nichols Group,
Inc., welcomes Dan Hagfors to the Lansing, Michigan
team.
Michael E. Cavanaugh Mark R. Fox Lansing Entertainment &
Michael E. Cavanaugh, Public Facilities Author-
Mark R. Fox and Thadde- ity’s (LEPFA) Board of
us E. Morgan of the Fraser Commissioners has declared
Trebilcock Law Firm have their unanimous appointment
been identified by Super Law- of Scott Keith as the Author-
yers Magazine, Corporate ity’s permanent president and
Counsel Edition, March/April CEO.
2010.
Thaddeus E. Morgan
Fraser Trebilcock Davis
& Dunlap, P.C. is pleased to
Attorney Michael S. Hill has announce that Marlaine C.
joined the Gallagher Law Teahan has joined the Firm as
Firm where he will focus on a shareholder in the Trusts and
real estate, business and bank- Estates practice group.
ruptcy law.
Ellen E. Jones has been named director of public affairs
for Lansing Community College.
The Lansing Jaycees are proud to announce award
winners from the Michigan Jaycees 2009 Year End Con- Cooley Law School profes-
vention. 81st president Angela M. Clock was awarded sor and assistant dean Martha
with the Martin P. Luthy Memorial Award for Most Out- Moore was honored by the
standing Local President and the David Lichwala Memorial Detroit Renaissance Alumni
Award for Outstanding Local President. 2009 membership Chapter of Alabama A&M Uni-
vice president Angela Fossi was awarded with the Out- versity Alumni Association
standing Local Vice President Award and 60 of 60 Yearly with their “Most Distinguished
Incentives. Andrew Hoard was honored with the Jaycee Mark of Excellence Award.”
of the Quarter award.
Triterra recently announced the hiring to two addi-
tional staff members: Stefanie Rhynard and Sean
Trowbridge, both as environmental scientists.
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®/INTERNATIONAL, Inc. is
pleased to announce the promotion of Pamela Batten to
franchise sales manager.
Accident Fund Insurance
Company of America is
proud to announce Lisa Rid-
dle as the new vice president
of Claims and Medical Opera-
tions.
Success Communications, Inc. is pleased to announce
the nomination of CEO, Kelly R. Rasmussen, for E-9-1-
1 Institute’s Industry Professional award. In April, Kelly
will also be the keynote presenter for APCO International,
Women in Public Safety Communications Leadership Con-
ference in Orlando, FL.
Lynda White has joined East Lansing-based marketing
firm BCP as an account executive.
Mike Decker has joined Canada Dry Bottling Co. of
Lansing as an area sales representative.
Ingham Regional Medical Center has named Kevin
Lanciotti as the hospital’s new chief financial officer.
Chuck Wilbur has become a senior policy consultant
with Public Policy Associates, Inc.
Mike Bowler Sr. associate broker, Coldwell Banker
Hubbell Briarwood has been selected to participate in
the Realtors Property Resource™ (RPR) User Advisory
Council by National Association of Realtors Leadership.
Andrews Hooper & Pavlik is pleased to announce the
addition of Tara R. Gallagher as staff accountant to its
Greater Lansing office.
Patrick A. Heller of Liberty Coin Service was
announced as the winner of the 2010 Entrepreneurial
Awards of Greater Lansing in the Retail category.
COMPANY NEWS
Netvantage Marketing received the Emerging Entrepre-
neur Award at the 2010 Lansing Entrepreneurial Awards
of Greater Lansing presented by the Lansing Business
Monthly.
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®/INTERNATIONAL, Inc.
recently became ISO 9000:2008 certified.
The Rossman Group is pleased to announce the launch
of its new Web site, www.rossmangroup.com – a fun, fresh
reflection of the personality, character and talent of the
award-winning firm.
Dart Development Group leased 6,793 SF of Oakwood
April Focus 2010
Executive Park to Data Mail Services, Inc. Dart Develop-
ment Group also recently closed a deal with Fitzgerald
Henne & Associates, Inc., a tenant since 1999. Addition-
ally, this month’s Dart Development Difference-Maker,
Transcorr National Logistics, was chosen for its proactive
business spirit in a competitive economy.
Thomas M. Cooley Law School donated 121 comput-
ers and 17 flat screen monitors to the Boys and Girls
Club.
Lawrence Technological University has introduced a
five-year program that combines a bachelor’s and master’s
degree in architectural engineering.
NuUnion Credit Union received approval from its mem-
bers in favor of a merger with Detroit Edison Credit Union
(DECU). The merger will create the fourth largest credit
union in the state.
Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth
announced MiDash as the newest product on DELEG’s
Labor Market Information website at www.michigan.gov/
lmi, a report that offers a general understanding of the
dynamic nature of the current economic times.
The East Lansing Technology Innovation Center
(TIC) has launched a new virtual tenant program, which
will further extend the support and resources offered at
the TIC to a larger community of entrepreneurs.
The Lansing Symphony announces the winner of its
annual Young Composers Contest. Okemos High School
student Chris Newman won this year’s contest with his
orchestral composition “Prelude to Anthem.”
The historical Marshall Street Armory Building could soon
offer a new kind of service to the Lansing community if the
vision of local developer Gillespie Group is approved by
City Council.
Agnew Graphics, Signs & Promotions is celebrating
25 years of success. Their satisfaction guaranteed policy
has made them a leader in the commercial sign industry,
offering many types of signs including electronic LED mes-
sage centers, full color printed banners, vehicle graphics
& full wraps, printed promotional advertising products.
President and Dean of the Thomas M. Cooley Law
School, Don LeDuc and Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero
announced that the downtown Lansing stadium, home to
the minor league baseball team the Lansing Lugnuts, will
officially be named the Cooley Law School Stadium.
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A-1 Mechanical Michigan, LLC, Since 2005
Abraham & Gaffney, P.C., Since 2004
Agro Culture Liquid Fertilizer, Since 1988
Airway Oxygen, Since 1998
Ameri Pro Restoration, LLC, Since 2008
ASK, Since 2008
Auto Body Credit Union, Since 1998
Bank of America, Since 2006
Besco Water Treatment, Inc., Since 1986
Bobenal Investments, Inc., Since 1999
Boji Group, Since 2002
Capital Region Community Foundation,
Since 1992
Capitol Bancorp LTD, Since 2008
Capitol Fundraising Associates, Since 1996
Cawood Building Co., Since 1994
Chalgian & Tripp Law Offices, PLLC,
Since 2008
Cin-Lan, Inc., Since 1992
Clara’s Restaurant, Inc., Since 2006
Compuware Corporation, Since 2006
Corr Commercial Real Estate, Inc.,
Since 1998
Dart Bank & Dart Mortgage Company,
Since 2004
DeLau Fire & Safety, Inc., Since 1983
Demmer Corporation, Since 1975
DTN Management Co., Since 2002
Edge Partnerships, LLC, Since 2009
Electric Software LLC, Since 2005
First Financial Bank, Since 2001
Gladstone Printing, Since 1985
Glenco Enterprises, Inc., Since 2009
Great Lakes Pediatric Associates, Since 2006
Hasselbring-Clark Company, Since 1958
Home Instead Senior Care, Since 2008
Hospice of Lansing /Ionia Area Hospice,
Since 2004
HRU-Technical Resources, Since 1989
Ingham Regional Medical Center, Since 1978
International Tours / GalaxSea Cruises,
Since 1985
James W. Butler, III, Since 2008
Kolt Communications, Inc., Since 2003
LAFCU, Since 1992
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Lowe Law Firm, P.C., Since 2006
M P C Cashway Lumber, Inc., Since 1964
MAYOTTEgroup Architects, Since 1986
Mead & Hunt, Since 2003
Michigan Association of Public School
Academies, Since 2005
Michigan Chamber of Commerce, Since 1990
Michigan Office Solutions, Since 2000
Michigan Optometric Association, Since 2006
Michigan State Medical Society, Since 2002
MIRS - Michigan Information &
Research Service, Since 1996
Musselman Realty Co., Since 1972
National City Bank Corp., Since 1938
Northside Service Inc., Since 2008
Northwood University - University College,
Since 1990
Patterson Veterinary Hospital, LLP, Since 1992
PSI, Inc., Since 1998
S & S Die Co., Since 2006
Safe Records Center, LLC, Since 1995
Spartan Electric Services, Since 2008
Spring Arbor University, Since 2006
Stony Point Communications, Inc., Since 1995
The Arc Michigan, Since 2004
The Back Room, Since 2006
Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Since 1973
Tico Duckett Distributing, Since 1999
Tim Horton’s, Since 2009
Timber Ridge Senior Assisted Living,
Since 2001
Trinity African Methodist Episcopal Church,
Since 1992
Trumpie Photography, Since 2003
University Quality Inn, Since 2008
Urban Options, Since 2006
Video To Go, Since 1996
W. D. Guerre & Associates, Since 1957
Wal-Mart Super Center, Since 2004
Warren Salvage & Dismantling Corp.,
Since 2008
Web Ascender, Since 2007
WILX-TV, Since 1961
WSYM - Fox 47, Since 1985

Economic Club Speaker Lineup
Packs Punch
The 2010 Economic Club Luncheon series has
kicked off with an impressive group of presentations
before some of the largest audiences in recent years.
Scott Monty, manager of Global Digital and Mul-
timedia Communications for Ford Motor Company led
the year off with an impressive overview of Ford’s widely
acclaimed advances in social media marketing. Michi-
gan State University President Lou Anna Simon spoke at
the February luncheon, and offered a glimpse of MSU’s
global growth strategy. Making Michigan a top ten state
in long-term job and economic growth was the focus
of PNC Bank President David Boyle’s presentation at
the March Economic Club Luncheon. Boyle is a board
member of Business Leaders for Michigan, which has
crafted the Michigan Turnaround Plan, and is calling
on lawmakers in Lansing to act on the plan’s reform
proposals.
The April and May Economic Club Luncheons
promise to be equally dynamic. Phil Power of the Cen-
ter for Michigan is the featured speaker on April 6.
On May 6, the Economic Club will feature a panel of
leading elected officials who will discuss progress in
regionalism.
MSU President Lou Anna Simon
spoke at the February Economic
Club Luncheon
Advance registration for the Economic Club can be
done by calling Sarah Smith at LRCC at 517-853-6457 or
events@lansingchamber.org.
Phil Power of the Center for Michigan will be the fea-
tured speaker at the April Economic Club Luncheon
April Focus 2010
Entrepreneurial
Excellence
Two members of the Lansing Regional
Chamber’s Board of Directors were among the
honorees at the 16th Annual Entrepreneurial
Awards of Greater Lansing.
Joe Ford of Netvantage Marketing was hon-
ored by the Greater Lansing Business Monthly as
Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year. Auto Own-
ers and its CEO Ron Simon were recognized by
Junior Achievement (JA) of mid-Michigan with
the JA Company Sponsor of the Year award.
Congratulations to all the honorees!
Great Value in
Chamber Membership
When it comes to advocating for your business
and the Greater Lansing region, no organization
is worth its investment more than the Lansing
Regional Chamber of Commerce.
• Business Advocacy & Government
Relations
• Member Programs and Services
• Business Growth Initiatives
• Business Networking and Education
• SCORE, Small Business Counseling
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