VOICE OF SMALL BUSINESS
The Voice of Small Business campaign shined a much-needed light on the daily struggles the Greater Lansing business community faced due to the Covid-19 pandemic. It celebrated the region's small businesses and their resilience and innovation, while faced with tremendous adversity. It showed the steadfast commitment to survive during difficult times and the resiliency needed to overcome extraordinary challenges.
Campaign themes include: resilience, teamwork, community, innovation, safety and opportunity.
Through their social mission, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Care Network of Michigan (Blue Cross) works to increase access to affordable care, enhance the quality of care and improve the overall health of Michigan citizens and their communities. Blue Cross has generously underwritten the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Voice of Small Business campaign.
COMMUNITY
FEATURING:
Barb Whitney - Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center
Ashlee R. Willis - Michigan Premier Events
Bianca McCastle - Third Generation
DeAnna Brown - Everything is Cheesecake
Adrian Joseph - Goodfellas Bagel Deli
Julie Holton - mConnexions
Tom Lietz – MessageMakers
Lynn Ross - Mother and Earth Baby Boutique
Mallory DePrekel - Communities In Schools of Michigan
Hear about how business owners worked together with their communities through the COVID-19 pandemic.
TEAMWORK
FEATURING:
Brian Town - Michigan Creative
Kevin Barclay - Orthopaedic Rehab Specialists Physical Therapy
Corey Rees - MarxModa
Jill Marlan - Peak Performance Physical Therapy, PLC
Dave Buko - Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Bill Flannery - Capital Steel & Wire
Hear about how business owners worked together with their teams to persevere through the COVID-19 pandemic.
SAFETY
FEATURING:
Scott Ellis - Michigrain Distillery
Chris Chamberlain - Michigan Princess, Grand Princess Riverboats
Marta Brown - The Northfork Estate
Kathy Valentine - The Plant Professionals
Susan Maples, DDS, MSBA
Ian Richardson - Doberman Technologies, LLC
Hear business owners setting examples of safety amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
OPPORTUNITY
FEATURING:
Jesse Flores - SuperWebPros
Jesse Brown & Priscilla Bordayo - Rivers of Life Church
Daniel Herzog - Venturit
Kristine Kuhnert - Ele's Place
Meegan Winters - Able Eyes
Hear business owners making new opportunities amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
INNOVATION
FEATURING:
Phebeit Ingram - Eleven 11 Events
Beth Herendeen - Twiggies
Paul Schmidt - UnoDeuce Multimedia
April Perkins - SuperNatural Hair Solutions
Jerry Norris - The Fledge
Hear business owners' innovation and creativity amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
RESILIENCE
FEATURING:
Trista Parisian & Jenny Quinn - FLEXcity Fitness
Carmen & Ernest Tisdale - Hidden Gem Event Venue
Matt Johnson - On Target Living
Roger Martin - Martin Waymire
Hear about business owners' resilience and strength amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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