• June 2013 FOCUS
    Nonprofits are Taking Care of Buiness
    Nonprofits are often referred to as the “third economy” because of their financial prominence. In addition to the enormous contribution that Michigan’s charitable organizations make in assisting citizens in need and tackling some of our most challenging societal issues, nonprofits provide vital economic support to the state’s economy.
  • May FOCUS Magazine
    We love our festivals in Greater Lansing. During the course of the year, our communities celebrate with music, arts, crafts, and color cruises. We celebrate our rich ethnic heritage, life in the city, and the frontier of the Wild West. We have festivals to celebrate all forms of transportation, including cars, boats, horses and bath tubs. What would festivals be without eating? We have festivals that offer foods from over 100 countries, and domestic favorites including chili, maple syrup and pancakes, and yes, even gizzards!
  • April 2013 FOCUS
  • March 2013 FOCUS
    From its opening in 1937, operating out of a desk drawer in the Michigan State University Administration building, to the recent construction of a LEED® Gold certified headquarters on West Road in East Lansing, MSUFCU has grown to become the largest university-based credit union in the world. With more than 170,000 members and $2.3 billion in assets, MSUFCU is now the 53rd largest out of 7,011 credit unions in the United States.
  • February 2013 FOCUS
    Benjamin Franklin was credited with the saying, “Out of adversity comes opportunity.” For Chad Jordan, the adversity started in 2004 when he lost his job. In many ways, it was a blessing in disguise because it was a job that Chad didn’t care for all that much.
  • January 2013 FOCUS
    I’m sure you have noticed that the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce decided to kick-off the New Year with a new look for FOCUS magazine. We think the attractive new FOCUS will continue to be a must-read with members of our organization and something you’ll want to keep around the office as a resource for yourself, employees, clients and visitors.
  • December 2012 FOCUS Magazine
    It is because of Stella Cash’s vast professional achievements, her passion for helping people – particularly as a role model and mentor to women – and her deep commitment to the community that she was selected as the 2012 recipient of the ATHENA Award. It’s an honor that those who know Stella say could not be bestowed on a more deserving individual.
  • November 2012 FOCUS
    2012 Celebration of Regional Growth: Leaders in the 21st Century Economy
    The 2012 CORG honorees are not only deserving, but they reflect a rich diversity of market sectors contributing to the 21st century economy of the Greater Lansing region. They represent large and small businesses, energy and infrastructure, technology, research and development, arts and culture and high-tech manufacturing.
  • October 2012 FOCUS
    The Changing Face of the Capitol Caucus
    The 2012 election will result in a significant change in the Capitol Caucus, as term limits will end the legislative tenures of veteran State Representatives Mark Meadows, Joan Bauer, Barb Byrum and Paul Opsommer. The turnover represents an opportunity in which the four newcomers to the delegation will join with seven incumbent lawmakers to work on a number of issues that are critical to the region.
  • September 2012 FOCUS
    The Broad Art Museum - Transforming the Face of MSU and the Region
    Still two months before its November 9 grand opening, it is already obvious that the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum will have a transformational impact on Michigan State University and the Greater Lansing region.
  • August 2012 FOCUS
    Fostering Entrepreneurial Spirit
  • July FOCUS 2012
    Greater Lansing Goes Global

December 2012 FOCUS Magazine