CM 2019issue3 PDF
CM 2019issue3 PDF
CM 2019issue3 PDF
Cadillac Area
Magazine
A Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce Publication Third QUARTER 2019
Power of Community
Involvement
Mission Statement
The Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce is a visible
business leader that advocates and drives business
opportunities. Through business alliances, we are a
A FEW CHANGES
IN THE WORKS
catalyst for our membership and provide a persuasive
regional voice benefiting our communities.
Business Directory
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Dear Friends, the leadership program, the Chamber as a whole and the greater
community is even more important and that is the fact that she is a
GREAT person!! - Dave Cox
What a spectacular day I had on
Tuesday, June 25th when the Cadillac I first met Deb last year while part of the 2017-2018 leadership class. I
Area Chamber of Commerce hosted an quickly learned that Deb was one of a kind. She is one of the most kind
open house to celebrate my retirement. hearted, loving, upbeat, and selfless people I know. My list could go on
Many people came and I can’t thank forever with the great qualities that she possesses. My leadership class
you enough for coming out to share this experience was nothing short of amazing and that was in large part to
all of Deb’s careful planning and her guidance. I can confidently say
special time with me. It was fun sharing
that I’m not the only one that feels this way. If you’ve ever been out
memories and boasting about being the in public with Deb, I’m sure you noticed that there’s always at least
Best Class Ever! Following nineteen one person who has to stop and talk to her or give her a hug. It must
years with the program, it’s going to take her hours to grocery shop! To sum things up...Deb Gillies is nothing
be a little tough for me come fall, when short of amazing and will be greatly missed! I wish her the best on her
the new class begins. However, I have retirement. - Lindsay Majors
enjoyed working side by side with Kate
Deb was instrumental in implementing the Leadership program in Manistee.
DeKam for the past 6 months and as the
She shared tips and insights with all of her knowledge and experience. She
new director, I am confident that she met many times with the committee’s in the beginning to make this program
has it under control. I will miss all the a reality and success. The rest is history. Deb’s leadership is contagious and
wonderful people I have worked with is having such a positive effect which goes beyond Wexford County. Many
throughout the year, who together make people are “leading” the way because of her. - Deb Rohn
the Leadership program successful and
respected. Thank you to everyone I have To Deb, a lady that I would have to say was one of my first and best
friends in Cadillac. I found myself privileged and fortunate to have the
met and had the privilege to work with
distinct honor of being in the Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce
over the years. I wish great success to Leadership Class in 2002. I can tell you that the class was so amazing
this wonderful community! in so many ways. Being new to the area I found the connection to the
Sincerely, Deb Gillies community immediate and long lasting. Deb was a true ambassador
for Cadillac and befriends each person immediately, like she is your
best friend. I am sure every student would echo that, but even more
than that she connects to the different people and industries in
Cadillac. I will forever be changed by the class and by Deb Gilles
herself. Congratulations Deb!! You will be missed!! - Donna Willis
I have lived in the Cadillac area for most of my life and really thought I
knew everything there was to know about Cadillac. Boy was I wrong!
The Leadership Program was a wonderful opportunity for me to see
Cadillac “in a different light”.
Cadillac may be a small community to some but don’t be fooled by it’s
“Up North Resort town feel”. Cadillac is a very supportive community,
I was especially impressed by the leadership in the community. You
have CEO’s of our manufacturing companies in the community
collaborating with one another, some of them may actual compete
with one another on some level. The leadership program brought
awareness to me of the leadership in all phases of our community such
as healthcare, education, the business community all working together
to make Cadillac a strong, viable community.
Lastly, I would like to add that the strength of the Leadership program
is due to the support of the Chamber of Commerce and the guiding
hand of Deb Gillies. I wish Deb well in her retirement and look forward
to the continuing success of the Cadillac Leadership Program.
- Deb Fuller
Welcome
Kate DeKam Jeff Mankiewicz, Lorri B. King
Steve King (not pictured Ben Hicok)
231-775-7561 231-775-8661
7545 E. 34 Rd., Cadillac • www.WexfordHabitat.org
www.familyhealthcare.org
Gus Dolorfino, MD Pamela Mir, MD Rob Shook, NP-C Soomin Han, PA-C Jon Borton, PA-C Amanda Barton, FNP Ann Cane, NP-C
Cadillac McBain
520 Cobb Street 117 N. Roland
Cadillac, MI 49601 McBain, MI 49657
(231) 775-6521 (231) 825-2643
1997 — Dr. Glenn Verbrugge 2005 — Judy Coffey 2013 — Vickie Essenmacher
1997 — Ron Andrews
1998 — Jack Benson
2005 — Todd Bennington
2006 — Darlene Merritt
2013 — Dan Minor
2014 — Barbara Darrigan Spirit of 1998 — William Rzepka
1999 — Regan O’Neill
2006 — Sue Peterson
2007 — Pat Goggin
2014 — William Panasiewicz
2015 — Mike Paulin
Outstanding 1999 — Keith Merchant & Tom Huckle
2000 — Maynard Thompson
2001 — Steve Anderson
2007 — Chris Huckle
2008 — Ron Blanchard
2009 — Paul Liabenow
2015 — Scott Hunter
2016 — Dean DeKryger
2017 — Kelly Smith
Community 2000 — John Bishop
2001 — Sue Westhauser
2008 — Mickey Putman
2009 — Matt Gibson
2016 — Karen & David McMahon
2017 — Cliff Sjogren
Sponsored by:
Jenifer Martin Mike Acosta
Presented by Chamber
of 44North Ambassador Mike Paulin
Sponsored by:
Coldwell Banker
Schmidt Realtors
The Market
at Cadillac
Commons
Maple Ridge
Living Center
Walmart
Shaves
& Shears
Maurices
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LLC
Community Foundation
Energy is essential to the way we live,
Awards Scholarships work and play.
The Cadillac Area Community Foundation has awarded
$47,100 in scholarships this year from seven individual scholar- ITC operates, builds and maintains
ship funds. the region’s electric transmission
During the Cadillac High School senior breakfast $30,000
was awarded: $13,100 to college students for continuing edu- infrastructure. We’re a Michigan-based
cation, $2000 to a CAPS student from the new Youth Advisory
company working hard to improve
Committee Fund Scholarship and $2000 to the new Trent Winn
Scholarship Fund for Career Technical Education. electric reliability, increase electric
The Foundation would like to thank the donors that have made
this possible and our tireless scholarship committee volunteers
transmission capacity, and keep efficient,
who spent the time to review the numerous applications. reliable energy flowing to homes and
businesses across the state.