Cadillac Area

A Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce Publication

Business Magazine
March/April 2012 Volume 18-NO. 2

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 Mission Statement
The Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce is a visible
business leader that advocates and drives business Visionary Partners:
opportunities. Through business alliances, we are a
catalyst for our membership and provide a persuasive
regional voice benefiting our communities.

Meet the Board

Katy Huckle, Chair
Northwestern Bank
Dean DeKryger, Vice Chair
775-9077 Your action is needed
The DK Design Group 779-4002 In 2012, the Cadillac Area Chamber of our member businesses engaged if we want
Scott Hunter, Treasurer Commerce and our legislative alliance will to advance substantive policy for the benefit
Baird, Cotter & Bishop, PC. 775-9789
provide additional muscle on strengthen- of northern Michigan. Your voice can make
Mickey Putman, Past Executive Director
Central Professional Services Inc. 775-3458 ing the voice of our member businesses in a difference, but only if you participate.
Eric Baker Lansing through our member education Northern Michigan lawmakers have con-
Wolverine Power Cooperative 775-5700 initiatives. The Northern Michigan Regional sistently communicated they need specific
Dennis Benson Chamber Alliance encompasses the Cadillac, business examples and direct contact from
Dennis H. Benson, PLC 876-9405
Alpena, Benzie County, Charlevoix, Gaylord, our members on wide ranging issues.
Kelly Cater Marquette, Petoskey, and Traverse City Additionally, we need our Alliance mem-
Rec Boat Holdings 775-1351
Chambers. The Alliance was founded on one bers responding to calls of action on business
Jon Catlin
Chemical Bank 775-6151 common guiding principle. The partnership issues impacting northern Michigan to forge
Bill Cinco was established on the premise that many a consistent message. One past example,
The Trend Designers 775-5711 legislative issues impact northern Michigan the Northern Michigan Regional Chamber
David Cox in similar ways. Our eight chambers repre- Alliance loudly advocated for sustainable
Wexford-Missaukee ISD 876-2260
sent approximately 6,500 member investors. funding for tourism (Pure Michigan), as
Mike Hamner
Avon Protection Systems, Inc. 779-6200 In December, the respective chamber profes- a direct benefit to northern Michigan and
Dr. Kyle Hogg sional staff and government relations com- sound legislative policy. Alliance members
Dental Health Professionals 775-9797 mittee members from the Alliance gathered and businesses provided legislative testimo-
Melody Hurley to solidify a 2012 direction. ny in 2011. Similar approaches will remain a
Walmart Supercenter Store 775-8778
The 2012 Northern Michigan Regional strategic priority in 2012.
Brian Jones
Willow Mercantile LLC 468-2682 Chamber Alliance has four guiding princi- Lastly, I would encourage our members
Bill Kring
ples or core areas of focus: to check our Alliance Northern Michigan
9 & 10 News 775-3478 Make it easier for businesses in northern Business Blog, which can be accessed on
Paul Liabenow Michigan to be profitable www.cadillac.org for legislative updates,
Cadillac Area Public Schools 876-5000 Help strong business sectors remain and Alliance information. If you have leg-
CHAMBER STAFF 775-9776 strong in northern Michigan islative questions or input, please con-
Bill Tencza, President Make sure we have a workforce educated tact Doug DeYoung, Vice President of
president@cadillac.org and prepared for the future need of northern Government Relations and Business
Doreen Lanc, Director of Membership Services Michigan businesses Advocacy at deyoung@tcchamber.org or
membership@cadillac.org Promote investment in our transporta- 231-995-7109.
Deb Gillies, Leadership Director/Accountant tion and business infrastructure
leadership@cadillac.org
The Chamber will be an ally to our mem-
Amanda Hamilton, Administrative Assistant
info@cadillac.org ber businesses by acting as a legislative advo-
cate. However, most importantly, we need Bill TeNcza, Chamber President
Doug DeYoung, Vice President of Government Relations
and Business Advocacy
deyoung@tcchamber.org

Annie Shetler, BTA Coordinator

annieshetler@nwm.cog.mi.us

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 On Media Day, Ann Clous operates the camera Leadership Class members share a common Leadership
during a hands-on demonstration at TV 97 & 98. Style as demonstrated during a session on Education Day.

Leadership class project

fundraising is in full swing
By Annie Shetler, Alan Belville, Michelle DeView, Shannon Welihan and Scott Leesch

Following the announcement that the 2012 Cadillac Leadership class has joined forces with the After 26 Project,
class members have begun a full-scale effort to raise funds and plan upcoming events for their chosen project of help-
ing to construct an outdoor dining experience.
After 26 is a local non-profit dedicated to providing training and employment opportunities for developmentally
disabled and cognitively impaired adults 26 years of age or older. In Michigan, after 26 years of age, special needs
individuals can no longer attend public schools. For these individuals and their families, what to do next is a real
challenge. After 26 officials are currently working to refurbish the historic AMVETS building located at the inter-
section of Cass and Lake Streets in downtown Cadillac. This years class is raising money and volunteering labor to
construct the finished patio space on the west side of the building next to the railroad tracks. The outdoor space will
offer a unique and aesthetic addition to the After 26 Cafs dining experience.
On Friday, April 13, plans are underway for the third annual fundraiser and dinner, appropriately coined Party on
the Patio at Fox Hill Event Center. The event will showcase the After 26 Project and the mission in which the class
whole-heartedly supports. Participants will have the opportunity to meet After 26 directors, community members
who will benefit from this new employment opportunity, as well as participate in patio games and raffle drawings
while enjoying delicious libations and a true-to-form patio party. Who would want to miss that? Tickets will be avail-
able in early March; additional details can be found at www.cadillac.org.
The class is accepting donations for the project. For more information or to make a monetary donation, contact
Scott Leesch of Chemical Bank at 231.775.8588. Items to be donated are being collected at New Image Hair Salon
downtown Cadillac.

Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce - March/April 2012 3

 The Leadership Learning Series presenters, Kelly Smith, Tim Martin and Nancy Foster.
Perspectives within communication
The January Leadership Learning Series was a fast-paced and high
energy program presented by Baker College administration, Kelly
Smith, Nancy Foster, and Tim Martin.
The three-part program began with President Kelly Smith giving
an overview of leadership. Through a series of video clips and group
brainstorming, the group was asked the characteristics of the type
of leader that we would follow into the fire. After viewing a collage
of clips from Remember the Titans, the group identified all of the
leadership qualities they saw. A discussion ensued about the role we
all play in leadership. Quotes and information from two books were
used.
These were Caring Enough to Lead by Leonard Pellicer and The 360
Degree Leader by John Maxwell. Participants discussed six impor-
tant aspects of being a caring leader. These characteristics include
being honest, leading by example, sharing leadership decision mak-
ing, being courageous, having high expectations for self and others,
and walking the talk.
Chief Academic Officer, Nancy Foster, led the group in an analy-
sis of the communication process and the many ways communica-
tion can go awry. The premise of the segment was that communica-
tion is a very complicated process and individual perceptions only
make it more complex. The analogy of a teenager who comes home
from school and whose world is ruined because they did not make
the school team really doesnt believe it when the parent states, You
wont even remember this in a couple of years, because the percep-
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tion of the child is different from the parent. The idea that knowledge
and experience has a great impact on this perception was discussed
and how you might change your communication based on percep-
tions of the participant.
Dean of Business, Tim Martin, confronted the subject of confron-
tations discussions with subordinates about behavior or perfor-
mance deficiencies. Everyone understood that these conversations
are a necessary element of Caring Enough to Lead, required for
individual and organizational growth. However, everyone dread-
ed the confrontation. Martin explained that much of this dread is
founded in our fear of not being in control of the situation. He then
presented a framework for planning confrontation discussions that
enables the manager to anticipate most of the potential pushbacks
by the subordinate and prepare a response. Planning and prepara-
tion provide a measure of control that make these discussions not
only more comfortable, but also more productive.
The session ended with participants working in groups to create
solutions on leadership scenarios they may encounter. They were
asked to use the information they received from all three sessions
when thinking about the best way to approach the issues they were
presented.
Comments from the evaluations acknowledged the simplicity that
was used to present complex topics and possible solutions. Other
remarks included valuing attendee participation and interaction.
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 How local businesses are getting more social
Chances are you have heard of being liked,
tweeted or LinkedIn with customers. Dont
worry if youre not aware of the terms, they
are socially acceptable.
Social media is providing new, and ever
changing, ways to keep businesses in contact
with their customers, even non-profit custom-
ers.
Wexford Habitat for Humanity joined face-
book late last spring as an added way to com-
municate with our customers, volunteers and
the community and to attract new customers
and volunteers, said Deb Maxy of Wexford
Habitat for Humanity. We post special
events, such as groundbreakings and house
dedications, along with pictures of the events.
Any special sales that the ReStore is having
are posted on facebook as well.
With more and more people turning to
social media; the extra exposure gained has
helped us further make known our mission
of providing decent, affordable housing for
people in need in our community, she added.
For Caberfae Peaks, social media is a way to
get its message to fans without them hav-
ing to go out and seek it, said Pete Meyer at
Caberfae.
The main reason we put our business on
Facebook is to take advantage of advertising
opportunities, Meyer said. Its a great way
to get the word out quickly and at virtually no
expense. The single best attribute of advertis-
ing through social media, like Facebook, is
that the information flows to our guests/fans
versus our guests/fans having to come to our
website for the information.
The social part is also a big draw to Caberfae
fans, Meyer said.
In our business, our fans love pictures,
updates on snow conditions, upcoming
events, special deals or anything that is news-
worthy, he said. We do post a different
Facebook Friday special every Friday, which
our fans look forward to and take advantage
of.
Using social media is a good way for smaller
and upstart businesses to get name and brand
recognition, as well as build a rapport with
customers.
At the most fundamental level, businesses
have to meet their customers where they are,
and they are increasingly on Facebook and
other social media sites, said Brian Jones of
Willow Mercantile LLC. The platform pres-
ents a unique opportunity to not only keep
your name in front of customers, but addi-
tionally, to interact with them.
It has become a positive aspect of our mar-
keting efforts because we have a very involved
customer base who offer feedback and sug-
gestions as Willow continues to evolve, Jones
added.
The state tourism arm is already using social
media to benefit the Cadillac area, through the
Cadillac Area Visitors Bureaus partnership
with Pure Michigan. This winter, while most
of the state was wishing for snow and ice,
Pure Michigan was tweeting out that Cadillac
had ice for ice fishing and snow for skiing
and snowmobiling. Information on Cadillac
events was being posted on Facebook.
Social media is giving other media an oppor-
tunity to expand.
Facebook is a wonderful way to stay in con-
tact with our loyal listeners, said Rich Spicer
of WATT, Mix 96 radio. In radio, we have the
spoken word, but Facebook allows us to stay
in contact with our listeners via the written
word in real time. I use Facebook to alert our
fans to upcoming giveaways, live broadcasts,
sporting events our stations are carrying,
upcoming interviews with people in the com-
munity, or anything else that people might be
interested in.

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 Making the most of social media
Because of Facebook, I air very few inter-
views live anymore. I usually record them and
play them back later in the show, allowing me
to post exactly when the interview will air.
This also allows the person I chatted with to
alert all their Facebook friends, too.
Also, a recent example of the power of social
media occurred when we posted a photo
provided by the Cadillac Police Department
which resulted in one of our Facebook fans
recognizing the photo, and that led police to
the suspect within a short time of our post,
Spicer added. So many people spend so
much time on Facebook, that I believe it has
re-defined how we communicate with each
other, and how traditional media like radio
stations stay in touch with our listeners.
What many people need to realize is that
social media is an evolving media.
We put Dynamic on Facebook because of
the increase in use of social media and we
wanted to be available on this medium as
well, said Gus Meyjes, Dynamic Physical
Therapy Physical Therapist, Executive Vice
President, Co-Owner. We are still develop-
ing that aspect of our marketing, but expect
to be able to reach a larger audience that way
within this year. We are planning to be more
consistent in editing content for FB. It is an
easy way to be in contact with people, with-
out demanding a lot of their time and its good
consistent top of mind marketing.
Annie Shetler, MI-SBTDC Small Business
Consultant and Business Training Alliance
Coordinator, offered the following tips for
using social media:
Your businesss Facebook fan page is an
essential piece to the daunting art of market-
ing a small business in todays fast paced and
competitive market. The following are a few
things to keep in mind when creating your
own page:
Business fan pages are used for that more
social aspect of communicating regularly
with your customer base and providing them
with a fun and informative platform for con-
necting on a personal level with your busi-
ness.
Accuracy matters. When posting updates,
be sure to spell correctly it says a lot about
your business, and you.
Dont overdo it! Dont inundate your fol-
lowers with too many updates too often or
ones that have nothing to do with anything.
Your followers might unlike your page so
they can de-clutter their own walls.
Its another way to build or even strength-
en your brand. Its important that customers
and page followers know that they are deal-
ing with the same business when navigating
between your page, website, or other social
media venues.
Dont forget to link your fan page to your
website, and vice versa. Make it easy for your
customers to find or connect with you regard-
less of what theyre looking at.
Your businesss fan page should complement
your website, but not be used as a replacement
for your website. Your website serves its own
purposes, so be sure to have a clear understand-
ing of the importance of each.

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Chamber Calendar
19th Annu al Briefcase
Open Golf Outi ng
March
Wednesday, May 23, 2012 9 Lecture Luncheon Noon - 1:15PM
Presented By:
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February 10, 2012

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Looking to a bright future
By Rick Charmoli
Slow and steady wins the race and one northern Michigan business
advocate believes that same mantra will help Michigan rebound from
the down economy.
Doug DeYoung, Vice President of Government Relations and
Business Advocacy for the Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce, was
the speaker for the February Chamber Lecture Luncheon at Baker
College. His main focus was the recently released proposed state bud-
get for the fiscal year 2013 that begins Oct. 1. During his presentation,
topics ranged from the removal of the Michigan Business Tax, and
Pure Michigan funding to transportation/infrastructure investment
and regulatory reform.
While the focus of DeYoungs presentation changed the underlying
factor was that the state was starting to head in a positive direction
after years of financial turmoil and that could mean growth in busi-
ness opportunities across the state and in northern Michigan.
This is a step in the right direction. We are investing back in
Michigan instead of trying to find another $1 billion to cut, he said
after his presentation. We have had devastating cuts in the state and
they have had an impact.
While it appears that things are starting to head in the right direc-
tion, DeYoung said the state is not out of the woods yet as there are
municipalities and governments that need more help. Doug DeYoung, Vice President of Government Relations and Business
We have turned the ship but there are people who are still facing Advocacy for the Northern Michigan Regional Chamber Alliance.
challenges, he said.

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Blick Dillon Insurance welcomes Chemical Bank receives

Joan Boss to their team
Joan Boss, Certified Insurance Counselor, joined Blick Dillon Insurance
Agency January 1st as a licensed agent. Boss will focus on providing all
aspects of insurance for various types of business, social and civic clubs and
special events in the Wexford County region. Boss brings 28 years of insur-
ance experience to Blick Dillon Insurance Agency.
financial literacy award
Chemical Bank received its third consecutive
Financial Literacy Award, presented by the Michigan
Bankers Association (MBA).
The bank has several programs and volunteers,
as well as working with other banks, to help build
financial literacy in the community.

A Healthy Work
Environment
Starts Here
We understand that a successful business
begins with healthy employees. As a full
service occupational health clinic, our
team specializes in workplace concerns.

Work injury treatment & follow up care

Pre-employment physicals and screenings
DOT physicals
Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT)
Substance abuse screenings

7985 Mackinaw Trail, Suite B1 | Cadillac, MI 49601 | (231) 876-6180 | cadillacoccupational.com

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Business EXPRESS Classes: January Lecture
m
what are they anyway? Luncheon
There has been a lot of buzz surrounding these new Business EXPRESS Classes
available at Baker College of Cadillac. So, what exactly are they? Business express
classes were designed with the entrepreneur in mind. These classes are great for While changes to Michigan Tax Law since
either an already existing business owner or the aspiring entrepreneur still mull- Governor Rick Snyder took office have gar
ing their business idea over in his head, says Annie Shetler, BTA Coordinator and nered a lot of attention in the business sector, the
MI-SBTDC Consultant. In partnership with the BTA, Baker College has created Michigan Economic Development Corporation
a curriculum of business-specific classes that should appeal to the busy business quietly has implemented a lot of changes, too.
owner both financially and time-wise. They are more cost effective, with the most The MEDC is a public-private partnership serving
expensive one costing only $180, as opposed to a 10-week, for-credit class and only as the states marketing arm and lead agency for
meet one to three times on average. Classes are instructed by experienced profes- business, talent and jobs, tourism, film and digi
sionals and busy business owners as well who also understand the ins and out of tal incentives, arts and cultural grants and overall
running a small business and the difficulty in finding training opportunities for economic growth.
themselves or staff. The Winter/Spring 2012 line-up of classes includes: The changes at the MEDC were the topic of a
Budgeting and Financial Planning (held on March 7) Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce Lecture
Presentations with Prezi (held on March 12) Luncheon at Baker College. MEDC Manager of
Introduction to QuickBooks (Version 2010) (begins April 10) Michigan Retention and Growth Tino Breithaupt
Excel for Business (Version 2010) (held on April 24) said the vision of the MEDC is to grow and attract
Facebook for Business (held on May 8) business, keep Michigan talent graduating from
Full class descriptions, costs, and registration information can be found online state colleges and revitalize urban centers in
at www.BusinessTrainingAlliance.org; or contact Mary Jo Binkley at Baker College metropolitan areas as well as in rural areas. The
at 231.876.3128 to register by phone. Information about other BTA programs and overall outcome of reaching those goals will be
training opportunities that include business counseling, market research, business Michigan leading the nation in multiple areas
start-up workshops, and peer networking can also be found on the BTA website (list- including employment.
ed above) or by contacting Meg Havenga at 888.774.7988 or meghavenga@nwm. Our mission is to market Michigan and provide
cog.mi.us. the tools and the environment to drive job cre-
ation and investment, Breithaupt said.
Breithaupt said the MEDC is more regionalized
Springfield Commercial Roofing and flexible. There are 10 regions each with busi-
ness development managers. The Cadillac area, in
receives support under MEDC program Region 2, includes Emmett, Charlevoix, Antrim,
Leelanau, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska,
Springfield Commercial Roofing is one of 54 small and midsize companies from Manistee, Wexford and Missaukee counties.
around Michigan that have been selected to receive business development support He also mentioned Economic gardening, an
through the Pure Michigan Business Connect Economic Gardening Pilot Program entrepreneurial approach to economic develop-
being offered by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. ment that seeks to grow the local economy from
We are very pleased to be selected to take part in the Economic Gardening Pilot within. He said the MEDC is focused on helping
Program and look forward to getting support that will help us identify and pur- businesses already here grow and expand opera-
sue opportunities for growth, said Terry Umlor, President/CEO of Springfield tions.
Commercial Roofing. We have a great commitment to our community and to We are committed to helping businesses
Michigan, and see this opportunity as a benefit not only to our company, but to around the state grow and expand, he said.
Michigans economy as well.

Michigans Insurance Company

Cadillac Plant Helping Your Business Right Here
www.borgwarner.com 231.779.7500 In The Greater Cadillac Area.
Our products lead the commercial diesel industry.

K-Series Thermal Shutter Teresa Langworthy

Multi-Line Agent
Life, Home, Auto, Farm, Business, Retirement
Cool Logic Viscous 117 W. Cass St., Suite 1122 Office (231) 775-1122 Fax (231) 775-1133
Cell (231) 920-3634 tlangworthy@fbinsmi.com
Cadillac, MI 49601 www.TeresaLangworthy.com

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Cadillac Surgical Care announces that Dr. Timothy Iseri and Dr.
Mark Haan have both passed their board recertification exam with
>>> the American Board of Surgery (ABS).
Dr. Iseri joined Cadillac Surgical Care as a general surgeon in 2006.
He is also on the medical staff of Cadillac Mercy Hospital. He received
his medical degree from Oregon Health & Science University and
completed his residency at Saginaw Cooperative Hospitals in Saginaw.
Dr. Haan joined Cadillac Surgical Care as a general surgeon in 2001.
He is also on the medical staff of Cadillac Mercy Hospital where cur-
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rently he is Chief of Surgery. He received his medical degree from
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 Data track 2011
Wexford County Jan. 11 Feb. 11 Mar. 11 April 11 May 11 June 11 July 11 Aug. 11 Sept. 11 Oct. 11 Nov. 11 Dec. 11
Labor Force 13,558 13,596 13,549 13,325 13,797 13,810 13,560 13,220 12,832 12,750 12,750 12,938
Employment 11,495 11,604 11,609 11,571 12,023 12,042 11,734 11,521 11,276 11,343 11,358 11,322
Unemployment 2,063 1,992 1,940 1,754 1,774 1,768 1,826 1,699 1,556 1,407 1,392 1,616
Rate 15.2% 14.7% 14.3% 13.2% 12.9% 12.8% 13.5% 12.9% 12.1% 11% 10.9% 12.5%

Missaukee County Jan. 11 Feb. 11 Mar. 11 April 11 May 11 June 11 July 11 Aug. 11 Sept. 11 Oct. 11 Nov. 11 Dec. 11
Labor Force 6,051 6,067 6,109 5,936 6,040 6,152 6,013 5,881 5,708 5,649 5,642 5,738
Employment 5,140 5,189 5,190 5,174 5,376 5,385 5,246 5,152 5,042 5,072 5,078 5,062
Unemployment 911 878 919 762 664 767 767 729 666 577 564 676
Rate 15.1% 14.5% 15% 12.8% 11.0% 12.5% 12.8% 12.4% 11.7% 10.2% 10% 12.5%
For more information go online to www.cadillac.org/discover/about_LaborActivity.htm

Chamber Business Directory

Promotional Products Dental Construction
Edward Dracht
President

DRACHTDesign
CONSTRUCTION
Build Contracting
CO.
Serving the greater Cadillac area since 1972.
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Your Cosmetic & Implant Dental Team Commercial Industrial Institutional Agriculture Churches
Offices Rubber Roofs Concrete Flatwork Complete Turnkey Projects
Michael E. Lueder, DDS Loren J. DeHaan, DDS 23350 100th Ave. Marion, MI 49665 office: (231) 825-0035
John D. McKellop, DDS Timothy J. Reaume, DDS email: ed@drachtconstruction.com fax: (231) 825-0038
Matthew Plotnikiewicz, DDS Kyle D. Hogg, DDS Nadine Kobty-Hogg, DDS www.drachtconstruction.butlersteel.com cell: (231) 357-8718

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Home of the Springfield SmartRoof
502 Cobbs Street, Cadillac
6509 M-37, Kingsley, MI 49649
Phone: 231-263-5300 / 888-469-0059
WILLIAM M. LONG, D.O. 231-775-1248
Fax: 231-263-5723 7800 US-131 S., SUITE C, CADILLAC, MI 49601 Phone 231.779.1167
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You can rely on my 25 years
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Chamber Member Benefits

save money!
that will help you

Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce and AccidentFund Insurance Company of America have part-
nered together to offer a workers compensation Group Program exclusively for chamber members.
Designed specifically for small- to mid-sized businesses, all active chamber members are eligible for this
program, subject to underwriting guidelines. Since 1995, Accident Fund has paid more than $35 million
in dividends to Group Program participants.
Group Program benefits include:
A 5% up-front discount on workers compensation insurance rates
An opportunity for long-term dividends, based on the profitability of the group
Access to Accident Funds WorkSafe Toolbox
No minimum premium to quality
Dividends are based on experience of the groups combined loss performance and written premium
For participating agents visit our web site: www.accidentfund.com/groups

Baker College offers a tuition discount of 20% for chamber members. Baker has a Chamber Member
Tuition Reduction Program form that must be completed by the student and employer. The form is
available in the business office. If you have any questions, please contact the Baker College of Cadillac
business office at 231-876-3101.

By offering quality affordable health coverage, youll be able to attract and retain top talent. With a
plan from the Blues, you can provide your employees with total body coverage. Whether its medical,
dental, vision or pharmacy benefits youre looking for, weve got you covered.
Blue Cross Blue Shield Group Health Insurance plans are available to Cadillac Area Chamber of Com-
merce members. For additional information and participating agencies, please contact Doreen at the
chamber, 231-775-9776 or membership@cadillac.org.

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