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MASON in Motion UPDATE

June 15, 2017

Mid-Month Supplement to the Monthly "Mason in Motion" Newsletter

Mason Area Chamber of Commerce 148 E. Ash Street, Mason, MI 48854

Phone 517-676-1046 -- Fax 517-676-8504 masonchamber@masonchamber.org

www.masonchamber.org

A reminder: Names of MACC members are usually in bold type in our publications.

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13th SEASON OF MASON'S THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE COURTHOUSE CONCERTS CONTINUES

Bring your lawn chairs and picnic blankets to downtown Mason on Thursday evening June 22nd to enjoy the sounds oflocal band Life Support Unplugged will perform, sponsored by Dart Container Corporation. The free concert is hosted by the Mason Area Chamber of Commerce.

This is the third scheduled concert in the Mason Area Chamber of Commerce's thirteenth season of "Thursday Night Live! Courthouse Concerts." Mason's summer series of live musical entertainment is presented by Independent Bank on eight select Thursday evenings this year. The remaining free outdoor concerts take place at 6:00 p.m. on the Ingham County Courthouse lawn in downtown Mason on June 22, July 6 and 20, August 10 and 24, and September 14, weather permitting. MACC has also set aside a rain date of August 31.

The Mason Optimist Club will be selling hot dogs, chips and pop nearby, so families can enjoy a picnic dinner during the concerts. Many concert-goers stop by restaurants and stores in Mason before and afterwards. "The Chamber hosting Thursday Night Live! Courthouse Concerts again is a way to bring more fun and excitement to downtown Mason," said Amy Hanson of Independent Bank, chair of the committee organizing the concerts.

She is especially happy this year since most of the performers are returning for encore performances. "We thank our sponsors and volunteers and want to let folks know that we can bring these concerts to our visitors and residents only through their generosity and the assistance of the City of Mason and Ingham County," she added.

The Brian Randall Band, a country group, will play on July 6, sponsored by Dart Bank. The Sea Cruisers, sponsored by Darrell's Market and Hardware, will entertain on July 20. On Thursday, August 10, sponsored by Commercial Bank Mason, the Backwoods Band will have the stage - back for their thirteenth straight year.

For the August 24 concert on the Courthouse lawn, sponsored by the Dart Container Corporation, the series will feature the Twilight Memories Big Band. The entertainment series concludes with the Mason High School Band on Thursday, September 14, led by Beth Bousfield, MHS Band Director. The Mason High School Cheer Squad will join them in the program sponsored by CP Federal Credit Union. All concerts are weather permitting.

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Dart Investment Center is the financial services firm located inside Dart Bank in Mason. They will be putting on three free outdoor movie nights again this summer for their clients and the general public. They will be showing them on a temporary screen on the Ingham County Courthouse lawn in downtown Mason, so bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Jon Grocki of Dart Investment Center is calling them "Movies by Moonlight." He will be showing "Lego Batman" on Friday, June 30, "The Secret Life of Pets" on Friday, July 28, and "Moana" on Friday, August 18. The films have PG ratings and will each start at about 9:00 p.m.

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GOOD MORNING, MASON! HAS A PATRIOTIC THEME All Mason area businesspeople are invited to join us for our next "Good Morning, Mason!" news and networking meeting presented by Dart Bank on Thursday, June 22, which will be patriotic-themed and sponsored by the Mason Rotary Club. Since 1996, the Chamber has held 130 consecutive "Good Morning Mason!" programs every other month. These take place at the Ingham County Fairgrounds Community Building, 700 E. Ash Street in Mason at 7:15 AM usually on the fourth Thursday of February, April, June, August, October, and in mid-December.

The Chamber's Ambassadors Committee organizes these popular networking events. Admission, which includes a continental breakfast catered by Darrell's Market and Bestsellers Books & Coffee Company, is just $5 per person for members and $8 per person for nonmembers. Please consider an event sponsorship at an upcoming GMM for five minutes on the agenda. Call us at (517) 676-1046 to enhance your visibility in the Mason area business community. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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CHAMBER VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED FOR SUMMER EVENTS

We have a current need for people to help out at our community events, including Independence Day, raffle ticket sales, and Thursday Night Live Courthouse Concerts. We especially need help with our visitors' booths at the Outdoor Expo, the Sun Dried Music Fest, Down Home Days, and the Ingham County Fair. This is another great way to network and boost your business, and it is great fun too!

Chamber volunteer opportunities are open to all associates and employees of Chamber member companies and organizations, their families, and friends. Those not affiliated with a business or organization may become Chamber associates at no charge by doing two or more hours of volunteering. For more information on where you fit in -- or to review the committee, activity, and event opportunities -- just call the Chamber office at (517) 676-1046.

Volunteer at a MACC Thursday Night Live Courthouse Concert from 4 PM to 8 PM on Thursday, June 22nd, July 6th, or July 20th at 148 E. Ash Street in downtown Mason. Sign up on signup.com for your choice of shifts: 6/22 Life Support Unplugged http://signup.com/go/couYgsy - 7/6 Brian Randall Band http://signup.com/go/eojgAA - 7/20 The Sea Cruisers

http://signup.com/go/eeE944 .

Meet and greet the public at a visitor's center booth at the Mason Outdoor Expo on Saturday, June 24th at the Ingham County Fairgrounds. Admission is $5 (or get free ticket the day before at the MACC office 9-3). Sign up on signup.com for your choice of shifts: http://signup.com/go/HRRncM.

Independence Day Parade in downtown Mason on Tuesday 7/4/17 that assembles at 6 PM at Mason High School and steps off at 7:30 PM. Help get the parade lined up at MHS south lot, meet and greet the public at a visitor's center booth downtown, or help take-down after the event at both locations. Sign up on signup.com for your choice of shifts: http://signup.com/go/Dzyuk8

Help out at the 44th annual MACC Golf Classic for the Mason Chamber (about 180 golfers) on Thursday, July 27th at Eldorado Golf Course west of Mason. Get an idea of what volunteer jobs need to be done at the golf outing's signup.com's http://signup.com/go/niN5eh page.

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BAD Brewing Company has two more big events coming up this year! 5th anniversary Alley Party on July 22nd & the 5th annual Fall Block Party on September 16th during Down Home Days! Mark your calendars!

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UnoDeuce Multimedia's Paul Schmidt reports: "It has been a busy month here at UnoDeuce with a lot of changes that have happened as well as will happen. The first change to happen was the change in our logo. It was voted on by a focus group of peers and it was quite the challenge to come to this decision, but it was a consensus. The winner you can see next to this article. The next big thing is we moved! We have found a new space for us that I think we can grow into. It's a couple miles north of downtown Lansing. The address is: 15851 S. US 27, Building 20, Lansing, MI 48906. We will enjoy sharing the space with our new neighbors and partners: Signarama and Premier Franchise Group. I'm sure an open house will happen when we are completely situated.

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"Michigan Celebrates Small Business" Winners In our June Mason in Motion pointed and mailed newsletter, we mentioned our MACC members who were honored at the "Michigan Celebrates Small Business" event in May. You might also want to know that these local winners are in illustrious company. We congratulate all of the winners of the 2017 Michigan Small Business awards and the 50 companies to watch. The awards cover a variety of industries and fields whose growth is supporting Michigan's economy.

2017 Award Winners:

Strategically Focused Award - Firstronic LLC - Grand Rapids

Most Engaged Workforce Award - ITC Incorporated - Holland

Main Street USA Award - Sandlot Sports - Saginaw

Innovation Award - Light Guide Systems (LGS)- Wixom

Government Contracting Award - RBV Contracting - Detroit

SmartZone Small Business of the Year Award - Vestaron Corporation - Kalamazoo

Small Business Awards:

Graduate of the Year - CTI and Associates, Inc - Novi

Women Owned Small Business - GS Group, LLC - Detroit

Veteran Owned Small Business - Americhem Sales Corporation - Mason

Person of the Year - Inontime, LLC - Zeeland

Small Business Exporter of the Year - Hosco Fittings, LLC - Wixom

SCORE Chapter of the Year - Tip of the Mitt SCORE 0622 Petoskey Chapter - Petoskey

Women's Business Center of Excellence - Great Lakes Women's Business Council - Livonia

Development Center Excellence and Innovation Award - Michigan SBDC I-69 Trade Corridor Region - Flint

National Veterans Business Outreach Center Excellence in Service - VetBizCentral - Flint

Subcontractor of the Year - Northern Wings Repair, Inc - Newberry

Michigan 50 Companies to Watch: Advanced Blending Solutions - Wallace Advanced Battery Concepts - Clare

Air and Liquid Systems, Inc. - Rochester Hills

Ambassador Software - Royal Oak America's Preferred Home Warranty - Jackson

ASK - Lansing Brown Iron Brewhouse - Washington

Collective Idea, Inc. - Holland

Continuity Programs, Inc. - Walled Lake Dataspeed Inc. - Rochester Hills

Decypher - Berkley

Doberman Technologies - Mason Downtown Restaurant Investments - Bay City

DROUGHT - Royal Oak Edify North - Holland

Environmental Testing and Consulting - Romulus

Freshwater Digital - Grand Rapids Goldner Walsh Garden & Home - Pontiac

Hurley Marine, Inc. - Escanaba

Image360 - Traverse City IMC - Independent Machine Company - Escanaba

inFORM Studio - Northville

J Keller Properties, LLC - Ann Arbor

JetCo Solutions - Grand Rapids K & M Industrial - Gladstone

Kalkaska Screw Products - Kalkaska

K-Tec Systems - Farmington Hills Latitude 42 Brewing Company - Portage

Love & Buttercream - Royal Oak

ManoByte, Inc. - Grand Rapids

McCreadie Group, Inc. - Ann Arbor Mixed Staffing & Recruiting - Grand Rapids

Mobile Defenders - Kentwood

Motor City Carpet & Flooring - Warren MTW Industries LLC - Mt. Pleasant

Northern Promotions, LLC - Lachine

OneStream Software - Rochester P.J. Wallbank Springs, Inc. - Port Huron

RBV Contracting - Detroit

Safety Net Inc. - Traverse City

Sandalwood Engineering & Ergonomics - Livonia Stone House Bread - Traverse City

Tech Defenders - Grand Rapids

Torrent Consulting - Ann Arbor Towel Tracker - Grand Rapids

United Technical Inc. - Whitmore Lake

Van Straten Brothers, Inc. - Baraga Vollwerth & Baroni Companies - Hancock

Xeratec Corporation - Hancock

Youngtronics, LLC - Wixom

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The Mason Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors provided a ribbon cutting on Monday, June 5, 2017 to

celebrate the grand opening of Commercial Bank Mason located at 322 S. Jefferson Street in downtown Mason. Assisting Commercial Bank CEO and President Kevin Collision are Bruce Johnston, Laura Roman, Marsha Rockhold, Lindsey Hansen, Kathy Wakefield, Laura Babcock, Carol Babcock, Rebekah Warnke, Lori Sallek, Rachell Wollet, Andrew Shafley, Kathy Baker, Don Waskiewicz, Kerry Adams, Doug Klein, and Mary Tressell.

Previous Mason State Bank customers will not experience any noticeable changes to their banking routine. "We are so happy to be a part of the Mason community. We take great pride in getting to know each of our customers on a personal level in order to understand their needs. We are bringing new products and services to Mason, while continuing to retain the community focus that is important to all of us," Commercial Bank President and CEO Kevin Collison said. Commercial Bank now serves the Mason and East Lansing communities.

Commercial Bank opened its first bank in Ithaca, Michigan in 1893. They now have locations in Alma, Grand Rapids, Greenville, Hastings, Middleton, Mt. Pleasant, St. Louis, and now East Lansing and Mason. As a community bank that started in a small town, Commercial Bank values the hard work, dedication and friendships that you find in their local communities. New added features to make banking even more convenient for Mason include extended hours, phone banking, and improved online and mobile banking.

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MASON PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP EXTENDED TO 25 MORE STUDENTS

An additional 25 Mason students who were 5th graders last year have been selected to join the ranks of over 125 Mason Promise Scholars. The speaker for their induction ceremony last month was Judge Tom Boyd of the 55th District Court. Congratulatory gift bags were given to each student courtesy of area businesses.

In 2006, the Mason Promise Scholarship program was created to provide selected Mason students the opportunity to receive a two-year scholarship to attend Lansing Community College. A new group of students has been added each year since the program started. Local community members, organizations, businesses, and service clubs guide the program. Mason is one of over 80 communities in the nation now investing in early college goals through programs like the Mason Promise Scholarship.

Students are chosen in 5th grade and then upon graduation from Mason High School they are eligible to utilize their scholarship. Selection criteria include academic capability, motivation, behavior, parental support, and economic need. The scholarship's Pathway Program provides mentoring over the six years between selection and graduation from Mason Public Schools. There are currently a number of Mason Promise Scholars taking classes at LCC and a few have already graduated or transferred to universities. Some examples of their program choices include Computer Networking & Cyber Security, Education, Kinesiology, and Automotive Technology.

The Mason Promise Scholarship is also continuing its community fundraising. This year's goal is to raise an additional $25,000. The Mason Promise Scholarship is financed through private donations and grants from individuals and organizations. "We sincerely thank everyone for all the community support over the past years and encourage additional contributions to ensure that we can continue to support these students and uphold our promise to advance their education," says Liz Luttrell-Wilson, chair of the Mason Promise board. "Please consider this investment in our local young people and the future of Mason."

Send donations to the Mason Promise Scholarship Fund at the Capital Region Community Foundation, 330 Marshall Street, Suite 300, Lansing, Michigan 48912. For more information, please contact program chair Liz Luttrell-Wilson at 517-282-4202. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Meet Autumn Phillips - MACC Summer 2017 Special Events Intern

Autumn Phillips is from Dowling, Michigan and is currently taking classes at Western Michigan University. She plans to graduate with a bachelor's degree in Marketing, and a minor in Event Management in December 2017. Her hobbies include watching old-time Audrey Hepburn movies, shopping, and working out in her spare time. Autumn says she plans to gain more knowledge, experience, and connections from her internship at the Mason Area Chamber of Commerce.

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Mason Area Community Fund is a part of Capital Area United Way: Helping families in our community SIGN UP TO JOIN US FOR DAY OF ACTION ON On Wednesday, June 21, volunteers across the country will participate in the annual United Way Day of Action. Day of Action is hosted on a single day in an effort to recognize the passion, expertise and resources committed people bring every day to build a better life for all. On this year's Day of Action, Capital Area United Way will be sorting the diapers collected from the Diaper Drive held June 15 - 20th. They need help from volunteers to sort and package the collected diapers for distribution to local nonprofit agencies. Join in making a difference in our community. SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER or contact Tamara Watson at 517-203-5021 or by email t.watson@micauw.org for more information.

Imagine a world that fosters hope and opportunity for everyone.

June 21st is the longest day of the year and Capital Area United Way is joining United Ways across the nation to spread good will by engaging volunteers for its annual Day of Action through a Community-Wide Diaper Drive June 15 through 20! Thousands of our neighbors are struggling to keep their children and their elderly and disabled relatives clean and comfortable. We will take everything you can give - all sizes, both child and adult. Sometimes it can be difficult to understand how our kindness affects others. Not this time! This time, we will be giving the gift of wellness, comfort and dignity directly to local babies, parents and the elderly who are in desperate need. Drop off diapers at any LAFCU location! All LAFCU locations in the tri-county area will be accepting diaper donations during regular business hours starting June 15 through June 20th. Let's do this together!

KEEP SELLING RAFFLE TICKETS!

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Listed below are available sponsorships through the end of 2017. Please call the Chamber office for details on all the benefits possible with your sponsorships. 2017 Available Sponsorships:

Good Morning Mason

GMM Event (October) - 1 available $200 each

4th of July Celebration

Trophy - 3 available $500 each Event - 5 available $200 each

Golf Classic

Birdie - 2 available $750

Par - 3 available $500

Beverage - 2 available $200 each Tee/Green - 14 available $100 each

MACC Raffle Winter Presenting - 1 available $1000

Winter and Summer Premier - 1 available each Raffle $750

Winter and Summer Signature - 5 available each Raffle $500

Down Home Days

Presenting Sponsor - 1 available $1000

Signature - 1 available $750

Family/Fido Walk - 1 available $300 Entertainment - 3 available $200 each

Kids Korral - 1 available $100

Doggie Trick or Treat

Special Event Signage Sponsor - 1 available $300

Doggie Bandana Sponsor - 1 available $200

Contest Sponsor - 3 available $100 each

Doggie Treat Sponsor - 25 available (Provide about 100 dog treats to give out at your place or at a downtown location you arrange)

Doggie Door Prize Sponsor - 10 available (Provide dog-related items for distribution at our visitors' center)

Holidays Lighted Parade

Premier - 2 available $750 each

Trophy - 3 available $500 each

Decorations - 1 available $300 each

Event - 4 available $200 each

Santa's Helper - 10 available $100 each

December Holiday Party Mixer Presenting - 1 available $1000 Event - 3 available $200 each

Taste of Mason 12 available (Food/Beverage for 200)

Additional Sponsorships:

Newsletter Sponsorships

Mason Streetlight Banners Volunteer of the Month Certificates - 6 available $25 each

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Dewey Longuski, owner of Dewey's Ditties, LLC has rejoined the Chamber! His "Making Mason Memories" official sesquicentennial CD is available again on CD Baby at https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/deweylonguski. Any questions? Call Dewey at (517) 643-0756 or go to http://deweysditties.weebly.com/

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Passing along a letter from the Superintendent:

MASON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Friends,

On Monday, June 12th, the Mason Public Schools Board of Education took action to place a $69.7 million bond proposal on the November 7, 2017, ballot. The Board of Education supported a recommendation from the School Study Committee (SSC) in support of the bond proposal. The final approval from the Board will take place on July 10th.

The SSC was formed in August 2016 and has met 17 times over the past 10 months. The SSC consisted of staff and community members who worked diligently vetting a multitude of options to improve the district's facilities. The SSC committee agendas, meeting minutes, presentations and proposals are posted on the district website.

The bond proposal includes significant improvements to safety and security, technology, site circulation, HVAC and mechanical and facility upgrades at all of the district's buildings. In addition, the proposal includes $1.95 million to purchase new buses.

Additional information will be shared with the staff and community as the recommendation moves forward.

Ronald Drzewicki, Ed.S.

Superintendent

Mason Public Schools

INSPIRE ● EMPOWER ● SUCCEED

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We get calls about... Fake Awards

If you get an e-mail that reads similar to the one below, realize that is simply some online awards manufacturer selling you a trophy for a fictitious award you are

giving yourself. (Instead, nominate people, businesses, and organizations for our 2018 MACC annual awards!)

"Mason Area Chamber of Commerce has been selected for the 2017 Best of Mason Awards for Business Organizations. For details and more information please view our website: 2017 Best of Mason Awards - Business Organizations. If you are unable to view the link above, please copy and paste the following into your web browser: http://mason.center-local.org/skt4ttxr_MASON-AREA-CHAMBER-OF-COMMERCE Best Regards, Mason Business Recognition"

FAKE NEWS! DON'T FALL FOR IT!

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FROM: EAA Chapter 55 "Wingtips" newsletter

KIPP ROAD & CEDAR STREET/MEIJERS SIGNAL CHANGES: The Ingham County Road Department will be adding a left turn signal for the north and south bound traffic at the Meijer's driveway and Cedar Street to improve north-south, "side-street" traffic flow at this location due to frequent back-ups on account of the left turns out of Meijer. And, they will make any necessary timing adjustments to both the Meijer-Cedar and the Jefferson-Hull signals. TRAFFIC STUDY = INTERSECTION OF KIPP ROAD & BARNES/EDEN ROAD: At the request of the Vevay Township Board, the Ingham County Road Department will soon be doing a traffic study at the intersection of Kipp Road and Barnes/Eden Road. There have been many requests for a traffic light at this intersection due to the many young drivers and large trucks using this intersection. All comments welcome - send as soon as possible to clerk@vevaytownship.org e-mail.

LCC - MASON JEWETT CAMPUS by Mark Bathurst (bathursm@star.lcc.edu) Not often known for its willingness to change, the FAA is about to embark on one of the most significant changes to 14 CFR 147 (Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools) requirements in the last 25 years. In October, 2015, the FAA issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) outlining significant proposed changes to the subjects we must teach and the hours allocated to those subjects. To quote the FAA, "These amendments would modernize and reorganize the required curriculum subjects... The amendments are necessary because the existing curriculums are outdated, do not meet current industry needs, and can be changed only through notice and rulemaking.... The FAA has made no curriculum changes since 1992. Based on recent studies and reports...the FAA has determined that the current school curriculums are dated and do not provide students with the skills necessary for maintaining modern aircraft." All Part 147 schools (there are 177 in the United States) must teach the same curriculum using the same minimum number of hours to complete the required subjects. Currently, all schools must provide at least 1900 hours of classroom and laboratory instruction, with the allocation being divided into three major areas: General, Airframe and Powerplant. Currently, General subjects require at least 400 hours of instruction, Airframe subjects require 750 hours, and Powerplant 750 hours. In their proposal, the FAA has recommended increasing General to 450 hours, Airframe to 800 hours and reducing Powerplant to 650 hours. These changes in hours reflect changed emphasis in a number of areas. General subjects will prospectively include Human Factors, Foreign Object Elimination and Alerts, Cautions and Warning Indications. Proposed changes to Airframe subjects include adding Rotorcraft Fundamentals and Water and Waste Systems. The Powerplant changes include combining several engine types into one category and reducing time allocated to other subjects. We anticipate the formal announcement in July 2017. Industry trade associations have been working with the FAA for a number of years to update the subject areas taught, hour requirements for the subjects and FAA testing standards once a student graduates from a program like LCC's and seeks licensure as an A&P mechanic. Moving into the 21st century is definitely needed. We're looking forward to the opportunities the changes will bring our students and our program.

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New Map of Mason and Ingham County Almost Complete

Advertise Now for Effective Use of Your Promotional Dollars

The Mason Area Chamber of Commerce's member Harbor House Publishing is currently producing a new Mason and Ingham County map. If your business is in Ingham County, consider advertising! Harbor House Publishing is managing ad sales, creative design, and formatting of the new map.

New residents and visitors are a prime target market for many of our Chamber members. Our Chamber staff (who are all Certified Tourism Ambassadors) look forward to providing a new, accurate map of the area and the county. This map is something we need to put in their hands! The final production deadline is approaching and last minute ad sales are still being taken. Take a moment to reflect on your advertising budget: do you have room for one more ad - one with a very long shelf life?

We congratulate our MACC members who are 2017 City Pulse and Fox 47 Top of The Town Winners:

Best TV News Personality: 2nd Place - Andy Provenzano (WILX)

Best Services/Best Auto Repair: 1st Place - Shaheen Chevrolet

Best Bank: 1st Place - Dart Bank

Best Credit Union: 1st Place - MSU Federal Credit Union and 3rd Place - LAFCU

Best Pet Care/Vet Services: 3rd Place - Patterson Veterinary

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LEAP Awards $30,000 for Placement of Public Art

from the Greater Lansing Business Monthly

The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) announced a new round of Public Art for Communities grant recipient,

adding three communities to the growing list of municipalities participating in the LEAP Public Art for Communities grant program. The three communities that will receive funding are the City of East Lansing, City of Grand Ledge and City of Mason (Dart Bank). This adds to a total of seventeen $10,000 grants LEAP has awarded over five years to place public art in strategic, visible locations across the region. The City of Mason received another one of these grants a couple of years ago. The "Silver Respite" sculpture at the Hayhoe Riverwalk trail spur on Jefferson Street is the result.

Each community that applies for LEAP funding is required to adopt a public art policy or ordinance. The policies address issues of insurance, liability, and ongoing maintenance, as well as the formation of an arts committee to work with artists and art pieces representing the community. This year, LEAP has expanded the program to open the opportunity to organizations and businesses, as well as municipalities. "We were elated when we heard that LEAP opened this program to businesses and other organizations," said Peter Kubacki, president & CEO of Dart Bank. "Receiving this funding will help attract businesses to the area and promote economic growth near our headquarters in Mason. Dart Bank is eager to continue working with our communities to create a space we can all enjoy for years to come."

The grantees will have until October 3, 2017 to structure their programs, release their call for artists and construct and place an art piece. Each community has prioritized a location based on their own placemaking strategies, taking both pedestrian and vehicular traffic patterns into consideration, as well as the business case for attracting talent to their communities.

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Signarama Has MOVED to a NEW LOCATION

15851 S. US 27, SUITE 24

LANSING, MI 48906

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SOME MICHIGAN COMPANIES ARE 'TURNING AWAY WORK' AS 100K JOBS GO UNFILLED The 100,000 estimate for open jobs comes in part from openings posted on the Pure Michigan Talent Connect website, which on May 31 listed 97,766 jobs available. Many of those positions represent skilled or management positions across a range of industries, leaving other hourly and part-time jobs uncounted. Monthly employment data for Michigan released in late May showed an overall unemployment rate of 3.7 percent. That compares to 4.5 percent a year earlier, when 81,000 fewer people were in the labor force - meaning that 94,000 more Michiganders were employed this spring.

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This year, many more of our Chamber members are getting involved with the Ingham County Fair. Look for our e-mailed July MIM mid-month UPDATE for all the details!

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What's it take to get on Google's map?

It is important to keep your information accurate on Google or new customers may not be able to find your business. To create a Google My Business profile you will need to complete the following:

Enter your business name, street address and website URL

Select a category that best identifies your business Indicate your geographic service area range Upload photos and a virtual tour of your business Wait 1-2 weeks to receive your verification code via

postcard Provide your verification code directly to Google

To get listed on all the important search engines and directories, complete a similar process for each.

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COMMUNITY MESSAGING CONSOLIDATED

To better serve the residents of Ingham County, all jurisdictions in the County have joined together to use one platform for community messaging. It's called the Capital Area Ingham County Alert System. Functionally it will combine both the emergency notifications previously sent through CodeRED, as well as the community news features (traffic accidents, event updates, etc.) from Nixle. In addition, it lets you the user control how you want to be notified whether by phone, email, or even fax machine! Please go to https://member.everbridge.net/index/892807736727116#/signup and sign up for the new Capital Area Ingham County Alert System as soon as you can (the CodeRED system is already offline). If you have any questions, please contact https://www.facebook.com/inghamhsem/ or https://www.facebook.com/LansingEM/ If you were a Nixle subscriber, your basic information was transferred over automatically for emergency alerts but you will miss out on many of the optional communications, so go ahead and sign up again to stay current.

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SPONSORS AND CONTRIBUTIONS NEEDED FOR EVENTS, RAFFLES & AUCTIONS

Businesses and organizations say that they join the Chamber because of our networking and community events. However, many members miss the members-only opportunity to get visibility at those events. Many very visible and important sponsorships are still available for upcoming 2017 events. Contact Doug Klein at dougklein@masonchamber.org or at (517) 676-1046 to find out what sponsorships are still available. Our networking events attract hundreds of Chamber business, civic and community leaders from throughout the Mason area. Our community events, like our festival shows, concerts, and parades, attract thousands from the Greater Lansing area. Funds raised from events and programs help offset the cost for membership programs and community services, and keep Chamber dues affordable for all businesses. Sponsors gain valuable exposure with recognition in ads, newsletters, promotional posters, listings in the event programs, and on the Chamber's website. The limited number of top level Presenting sponsorships offer the greatest exposure at the events and in Chamber publications. The many other sponsorship levels also offer great visibility in event announcements and materials. The Chamber is pleased to announce that tickets are now available for the Part A of the 16th annual MACC Raffle. This year, the prizes are themed merchandise and the tickets are only $5.00 each. The annual fundraiser will be done in two parts: a Summer Raffle with tickets available from May 6th through August 10th and a Winter Raffle with tickets available from September 14th through December 7th. Chamber members can also play an important role in events through promotional contributions of items needed for raffle prizes, door prizes, and auctions throughout the year. Contributions of all kinds, from gift certificates to popular gift items help raise significant funds for the Chamber. We love to promote your business! Items with your company or organization's logo are most needed. Auction and raffle items should have at least a $25 value. To gain maximum exposure, contact the Chamber office for how your business or organization can participate! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Do you have your MACC Member Value Card?

If not, stop by the Chamber office to get one today! Check out all the values at the website. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Final Note:

Continuing a 45-year tradition, the Mason Area Chamber of Commerce publishes its "MASON in Motion" printed and mailed newsletter near the end of each month. This hard-copy newsletter has information about Chamber events and programs, new Chamber members, news from member businesses and organizations, and more - in a short four-page format. The several insert pages included in the newsletter each month are designed to be removed for easy sharing or posting within a business or organization. For this reason, the Chamber has decided to continue distributing this newsletter in the conventional manner with no opt-out. This also maintains value for limited advertising. Advertising inserts are just $100 per insertion to reach 450 key decision-makers in the Mason area. This newsletter is mailed to all contact people for Chamber members, Chamber volunteers, and select stakeholders. A .pdf copy of the newsletter is also available to all the same day it is delivered by the post office at the Chamber's website www.masonchamber.org. Deadline is the 20th of the month for all submissions. Items are included as space is available and submissions are edited for space and consistency of the publication. Since August of 2006, the Chamber also publishes a mid-month "MASON in Motion UPDATE" newsletter electronically. This e-mailed newsletter is forwarded to all who have submitted their e-mail addresses to the Chamber, provided they are associated with a Chamber member, are a Chamber volunteer, or are a select stakeholder. A link to the archive on the website for the .pdf copies of the printed and mailed "MASON in Motion" newsletter is included in the UPDATE. A .pdf copy of this UPDATE newsletter is also available to all at the Chamber's website www.masonchamber.org under the "Newsletters" tab. Deadline is the 10th of the month for all UPDATE submissions. All items submitted are included, subject to minor editing for publication consistency. It is the intention of the Chamber to limit broadcast e-mails to those who have e-mail addresses submitted to the Chamber to 24 times per year at most. Of course, those who are Chamber leaders and volunteers get much more frequent information e-mailed to them. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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