Lansing City Council's unanimous vote to approve the sale of the Lansing City Market to the Gillespie Group is a huge victory for all residents in the Lansing region. The Council action paves the way for construction of a new City Market on the riverfront, and development of Gillespie's projects Ballpark North and Marketplace North.
The exciting new developments will be instrumental in bringing young people and families into the downtown area, and is certain to encourage new and expanded commerce in the central city district. Several developers have indicated approval of the Gillespie project would play an important factor in their future decisions about investing in Lansing.
The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce worked closely with city officials, business leaders and the developer to promote this plan that will enhance revitalization of downtown Lansing. We are particularly grateful to the large number of Chamber members who chose to get actively involved by sending supportive e-mails, placing telephone calls and testifying at public meetings. Your support was vital in helping to secure Council approval of this important project.
Congratulations and thanks go out to Pat Gillespie who has shown a willingness to work with a variety of factions during this process in order to negotiate an agreement that results in a win-win for our region.
The Chamber also applauds the leadership demonstrated by Mayor Virg Bernero, City Council President Brian Jeffries and the entire City Council. The spirit of collaboration that resulted in the final approval sends a clear message throughout the nation-Lansing is open for business!
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Friday, July 18, 2008
To be a champion
"To be a champ you have to believe in yourself when no one else will."
Sugar Ray Robinson (1921–1989)
Professional boxer
Sugar Ray Robinson (1921–1989)
Professional boxer
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
June is Accident Awareness Month!
Did you know? In an Aflac survey in 2006, one in three participants was concerned about having to declare bankruptcy someday due to unexpected medical bills.
While Aflac can't prevent accidents from happening, we can help policyholders and their families become better prepared to address many of the expenses that major medical doesn't cover!
For information on how Aflac's Accident AND Disability plans can provide your employees peace of mind without adding benefit costs to your bottom line contact:
Sally Miller 888.349.7002 ext 215 sally_miller@us.aflac.com
YOUR SHRM CONNECTION
Monday, June 2, 2008
It's Summer!
Well , it’s June, the temperature has risen, flowers have blossomed, my family has already gone to the pool twice. Summer is officially here. In Michigan (where every summery day is so valuable), business has a tendency to slow down a little. We like to leave early on Fridays to head up north. Lunches are longer because we’re having them on the patio instead of indoors. And don’t forget about the occasional Lugnuts game. But remember to keep up your marketing efforts to keep business alive! It doesn’t have to be a chore, just take that long lunch with one of your SBR friends. When you get distracted looking out the window at the trees and birds, take a minute to visit the SBR blog. Every time your voice is heard, live or online, you’re putting your business first in someone else’s mind.
I hope to see some of you next week at the Lansing Open, or at the Member mixer, or one of the other great Chamber events!
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Networking Opportunity-Network with HR Professionals
Hey everyone!
I am on the planning committee this year for the Annual HRMAMM Golf Outing. A fun day for HR professionals and those who would like to network with HR professionals. Sponsored by your local Human Resource Management Association of Mid Michigan (HRMAMM). Details of sponsorship opportunities are listed below, or ....get a group together from your company and join us for a fun day! E-mail me to request a registration form.
We still have opportunities for you to be a sponsor for the 2008 HRMAMM Golf outing and help to make it a fun and successful day. Please consider one or more of the following levels of support:
Sponsor a hole: Your company's name on a sign on one of the 18 golf holes, company name in the newsletter and published to each golfer the day of the event. $75.00 per hole
Sponsor a contest: Provide a prize for the longest putt, the longest drive, closest to the pin, etc.
Provide a raffle prize: Suggestions: golf umbrellas, golf balls, gift certificates to stores or restaurants, gas cards, coolers, Detroit Tiger tickets, round of golf, etc.
Goodie bag items: Any items with your company logo or small items. (60-75 items needed)
Send a Foursome
And we welcome more golfers! The event will be held on Thursday, June 12 at Wheatfield Valley in Williamston. Cost is $65.00 per golfer ($260 per team) Includes 4 person scramble with a riding cart, lunch and dinner.
Please give me a call or respond by e-mail and I will make arrangements to pick up your gift donations prior to the outing. Thank you in advance for your support!
millersally@sbcglobal.net
I am on the planning committee this year for the Annual HRMAMM Golf Outing. A fun day for HR professionals and those who would like to network with HR professionals. Sponsored by your local Human Resource Management Association of Mid Michigan (HRMAMM). Details of sponsorship opportunities are listed below, or ....get a group together from your company and join us for a fun day! E-mail me to request a registration form.
We still have opportunities for you to be a sponsor for the 2008 HRMAMM Golf outing and help to make it a fun and successful day. Please consider one or more of the following levels of support:
Sponsor a hole: Your company's name on a sign on one of the 18 golf holes, company name in the newsletter and published to each golfer the day of the event. $75.00 per hole
Sponsor a contest: Provide a prize for the longest putt, the longest drive, closest to the pin, etc.
Provide a raffle prize: Suggestions: golf umbrellas, golf balls, gift certificates to stores or restaurants, gas cards, coolers, Detroit Tiger tickets, round of golf, etc.
Goodie bag items: Any items with your company logo or small items. (60-75 items needed)
Send a Foursome
And we welcome more golfers! The event will be held on Thursday, June 12 at Wheatfield Valley in Williamston. Cost is $65.00 per golfer ($260 per team) Includes 4 person scramble with a riding cart, lunch and dinner.
Please give me a call or respond by e-mail and I will make arrangements to pick up your gift donations prior to the outing. Thank you in advance for your support!
millersally@sbcglobal.net
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
New member invitation
We had a great meeting this morning with some ambitious ideas for the next year of our group. For those of you that couldn't attend (and for those of you that need a reminder), we agreed to each contribute to the group in the following ways:
1) Make an effort to post at least once a month to the blog, which will help us all stay informed of business developments, upcoming events, member news, etc. and will also help our online exposure through social networking.
2) Bring a potential new member to the next meeting on June 17th at the Chamber's new office. With so much to offer, it shouldn't be too hard to find at least one contact in your database that could benefit from a membership.
I look forward to another great year!
1) Make an effort to post at least once a month to the blog, which will help us all stay informed of business developments, upcoming events, member news, etc. and will also help our online exposure through social networking.
2) Bring a potential new member to the next meeting on June 17th at the Chamber's new office. With so much to offer, it shouldn't be too hard to find at least one contact in your database that could benefit from a membership.
I look forward to another great year!
Renewal
As promised I have attached your renewal invoices for the June 08 through May 09 membership year. It has been decided that we will make up for not having an up-to-date SBR page on our website some other way. I will keep you posted.
Mike
Aflac
May is Aflac's Disability Awareness Month
Did you know that, according to the National Safety Council's 2007 edition of Injury Facts, a disabling injury occurs about every four seconds in America? Did you know that, according to the February 2, 2005 edition of Health Affairs, a leading health policy journal, about half of of all mortgage foreclosures happen because of a disability?
Americans understand the need to insure their cars, boats, homes, jewelry and other valuable possessions, but they have a blind spot when it comes to protecting their most valuable asset -- their ability to earn an income. Many workers assume they're already covered through Social Security, state mandated workers compensation or employer-provided group plans. However, there are numerous holes in this safety net of coverage. Only about 9 percent of the 2.1 million workers who applied for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits in 2005 were approved. And those who were approved got an average benefit last year of just $938 monthly -- hardly enough to replace the average worker's income. Workers compensation covers only work-related disabilities, while 90 percent of disabling accidents and illnesses aren't work related.
Employers provide much-needed coverage, but only 36 percent of all full-time employees have access to long-term disability insurance through their employers, according to the Actuarial Foundation.
Many underestimate the risk of a long-term disability. According to a 2007 study by Milliman Inc, the probability of a white-collar worker, ages 35 to 65, becoming disabled for 90 days or longer is greater than one in four for men and three in 10 for women.
Aflac can be there to provide a guaranteed income stream when you are unable to bring home a paycheck.
sally_miller@us.aflac.com
Did you know that, according to the National Safety Council's 2007 edition of Injury Facts, a disabling injury occurs about every four seconds in America? Did you know that, according to the February 2, 2005 edition of Health Affairs, a leading health policy journal, about half of of all mortgage foreclosures happen because of a disability?
Americans understand the need to insure their cars, boats, homes, jewelry and other valuable possessions, but they have a blind spot when it comes to protecting their most valuable asset -- their ability to earn an income. Many workers assume they're already covered through Social Security, state mandated workers compensation or employer-provided group plans. However, there are numerous holes in this safety net of coverage. Only about 9 percent of the 2.1 million workers who applied for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits in 2005 were approved. And those who were approved got an average benefit last year of just $938 monthly -- hardly enough to replace the average worker's income. Workers compensation covers only work-related disabilities, while 90 percent of disabling accidents and illnesses aren't work related.
Employers provide much-needed coverage, but only 36 percent of all full-time employees have access to long-term disability insurance through their employers, according to the Actuarial Foundation.
Many underestimate the risk of a long-term disability. According to a 2007 study by Milliman Inc, the probability of a white-collar worker, ages 35 to 65, becoming disabled for 90 days or longer is greater than one in four for men and three in 10 for women.
Aflac can be there to provide a guaranteed income stream when you are unable to bring home a paycheck.
sally_miller@us.aflac.com
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Next Meeting
Remember its renewal time and our next meeting is Tuesday May 20th at Mark Quimby's new offices; 822 Centennial Way, Ste. 200, Lansing 48917. I will look forward to seeing you all there!
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Rizzi "Small Business" Designs
I'm developing a new campaign for our internal marketing efforts. I work diligently every day to enforce the importance of marketing in companies and organizations of all sizes. What's interesting to me is that I've been offering free consultations (as usual) with a deliverable of three action items for each person who makes an appointment with me. This is FREE advice. Now, a free consultation is one thing, but giving actual advice for FREE is unheard of in my industry. I'm offering this same thing to all of my SBR friends.
Let's use it as a time to get to know each other better, but more importantly I want to help! Let's put our heads together - one company at a time - I am determined to rebuild Michigan. Lansing seems like the perfect place to start. Where's the heart? We're the heart. Wear the heart. Rizzi Designs' color is purple - maybe I'll reinvent the purple heart and distribute it to every heroic company who survives this recession - and SUPRASSES expectations. Potential is limitless. I see it in all of us. If you're looking for a boost, some jump-out-of-the box ideas - I'm your WOman. WHOA man! And, I have a creative team behind me to offer extended creative ideas and support your growth.
Marketing costs a little money. Not marketing can cost you your job, your business, your dream... How big is your life preserver? Did you build an arc? I told you the flood was coming. Did you listen?
Rizzi "doom and gloom" Designs? NO!
Cognisant of change. Aware of external influences.
Creative. Professional. Rizzi.
Marketing for YOUR future.
Let's use it as a time to get to know each other better, but more importantly I want to help! Let's put our heads together - one company at a time - I am determined to rebuild Michigan. Lansing seems like the perfect place to start. Where's the heart? We're the heart. Wear the heart. Rizzi Designs' color is purple - maybe I'll reinvent the purple heart and distribute it to every heroic company who survives this recession - and SUPRASSES expectations. Potential is limitless. I see it in all of us. If you're looking for a boost, some jump-out-of-the box ideas - I'm your WOman. WHOA man! And, I have a creative team behind me to offer extended creative ideas and support your growth.
Marketing costs a little money. Not marketing can cost you your job, your business, your dream... How big is your life preserver? Did you build an arc? I told you the flood was coming. Did you listen?
Rizzi "doom and gloom" Designs? NO!
Cognisant of change. Aware of external influences.
Creative. Professional. Rizzi.
Marketing for YOUR future.
Monday, April 21, 2008
New Web Site
We finally have it...! Our new website is up and running and we be posting the SBR profiles real soon. Now is the time to get me you photo's if I don't have one and be sure to keep me posted on any bio's changes.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Specuial Invite from Toastmasters
The Smart Business Relationship Groups I & II have been invited to attend a luncheon at the Sheraton West on Friday, April 18th hosted by Toastmasters International. The keynote speaker is Jim Key, 2003 world champion of public speaking. This event is limited to 20 and the first 20 to respond will be able to attend. Contact Cynthia Eisler at ceiseler@lansingchamber.org
Monday, March 24, 2008
Friday, March 21, 2008
Thank you
This is great! Thank you Rizzi Designs for helping set the blog up! Have a wonderful weekend!
Great Idea
This looks to be a great idea and appears to be working fine. How do I get my website listed in the members links?
Welcome
I think we have a great tool for our Smart Business Relationships forum. I know everyone will benefit by the ability to communicate on a new level. Please, take the time to enter your thoughts and ideas as well are business referrals for everyone to view.
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
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