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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