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March/APril 2010 Volume 16-NO. 2
Perspectives
Meet the Board
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ithin the context of our cover story is an outline of the Northwest Michigan
Jon Catlin, Executive Director
Chemical Bank 775-8588 Regional Chamber Alliance 2010 Legislative Priorities. The fundamental
strength of NMRCA Alliance is the 5,000 chamber member businesses who
Mickey Putman, Vice Chair
Cadillac Credit Bureau 775-3458 collectively invest in the Cadillac Area, Benzie County, Charlevoix, Petoskey
and Traverse City Chambers. As we go forward your, voice will be required to advance,
Sue Peterson, Treasurer
Avon Rubber and Plastics, Inc 779-6200 educate and ultimately sound the importance of our region to elected officials in
Lansing. We believe our 2010 priorities affirm the uniqueness of northwest Michigan
Eric Baker
Wolverine Power Cooperative 775-5700 and the diverse economic engines comprised within the various membership of our
five chambers. With that said, real muscle will require you to join the advocacy fight to
Dennis H. Benson, PLC
Attorney 876-9405 retain, grow and create jobs in northwest Michigan. Advocacy also means supporting
good policy, independent of a specific business or interest. As an example, affirming the
Jim Blackburn
Blick Dillon Insurance 775-3416 importance of sustainable funding for Pure Michigan is good policy for Michigan, not
just for those associated with the tourism industry.
Bill Cinco
The Trend Designers 775-5711 Our 2010 top Legislative Priorities are based on common pro business principles and
were developed by the Northwest Michigan Regional Chamber Alliance Executives,
Dean DeKryger
The DK Design Group 779-4002 Government Relations Committees and board of directors. By no means are the priorities
and supportive points inclusive of all sectors or suggestive of the only areas of legislative
Mike Hamner
Avon Protection Systems, Inc. 779-6200 direction in 2010. However, they do represent the emphasized outline for the balance of
the 2010 legislative year.
Katy Huckle
Northwestern Bank 775-2688 Michigans 2010 election will be a milestone, based on the number of open House of
Representatives and Senate seats along with other elected offices, including the Office
Lorri King
Cadillac Title, LLC 779-8000 of Governor. This much is known; significant change will materialize, including new
House and Senate representation within the geography of the Cadillac Area Chamber
Bill Kring
9&10 News 775-9813 of Commerce and throughout the Alliance. It is critical that our membership is part of
the process. We need to ask candidates, as a baseline evaluation, where they stand on
Paul Liabenow
Cadillac Area Public Schools 876-5000 business issues or if they are in alignment with our legislative priorities. Apathy is not
acceptable. I would respectfully request you get engaged in the short-term profiling of
Joy VanDrie
Toy Town of Cadillac, LLC 920-5189 pro business candidates for both our regional and state government.
As always, please free to communicate with the Chamber or Doug DeYoung, Director of
CHAMBER STAFF 775-9776 Government Relations relating to our legislative direction. For a complete review of our
2010 Legislative Priorities, please go to www.cadillac.org.
Bill Tencza, President
president@cadillac.org
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slows investment in our communities. The continuation of this tax struc- fields must be available and funded for our communities. Baccalaureate
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Reasonable turnaround times for permitting will reduce costs and uncer- needs of regional businesses.
tainty for businesses and create growth in our region. Business and Funding for early childhood education and schools must be provided for
environmental regulations need to fall in line with states that are achiev- a quality education for the children of our region.
ing economic growth while continuing to protect natural resources. School districts need the ability to solve problems and create educational
Employers will continue to locate outside our region if the permitting advancements without mandates tied to funding. Incentives should be
process is not simplified. put in place to create and encourage schools to consolidate services to
Consistent and sustainable funding for tourism promotion is vital. provide for better classroom learning
Tourism means jobs for Michigan. Tourism continues to be an opportu- The state must address the issue of benefit and pension costs for school
nity for revenue and job growth. employees to give our local school districts the ability to spend funds in
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