SUPPORT
The concept of developing a Business Resources Liaison position is being supported by a committed and multi-disciplinary leadership team that provides strategic direction and guidance to BRACE: Business Resources and Counseling for Entrepreneurs.
BRACE LEADERSHIP TEAM
Strategic Team
Julie Pioch, Michigan State University Extension
Nathan Ratzlaff, BRACE Co-Chair and Beacon Specialized Living Services
Janice Varney, Lake Michigan College – South Haven Campus
Rachel Vochaska, BRACE Co-Chair and Greater South Haven Area Chamber of Commerce
Business Community:
Barbara Carpenter
Paul DeYoung, Advantage Electronics
Phil Glennie, Portage Specialty Company
Phil Horton, Wellspring Solutions, LLC
Nelda Van Horn, Van Horn Construction
Government:
Yemi Akinwale, City of Hartford
Dorothy Appleyard, City of South Haven
Tom Baraczak, Village of Bloomingdale
Doug Cultra, Van Buren County
Deb Davidson, City of South Haven
Jack McCloughan, City of South Haven
Larry Nielsen, City of Paw Paw
Ken Schaut, Village of Lawrence
Ted Thar, Van Buren County
Mary Webster, Village of Lawrence
Financial Institutions:
Cindy Mount, Keystone Community Bank
Pam Utke, Chemical Bank
Non-Profit and Civic Organizations
Dave Foerster, Van Buren County Land Conservancy
Cheryl Peters, Generation E
Mary Springer, Greater Paw Paw Chamber of Commerce
BRACE: BUSINESS RESOURCES AND COUNSELING FOR ENTREPRENEURS
Business Resources Liaison Concept Paper
Education
Karen Budden, Van Buren Intermediate School District
Jeff Mills, Van Buren Intermediate School District
Tom Richardson, Van Buren Intermediate School District
Mark Thomas, Michigan State University Extension
Su Vernon, Van Buren Intermediate School District
Nancy Weber, Van Buren Intermediate School District
Janice Zerbe, Michigan State University Extension
Citizens
Gary Horton
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