501 S. Front St., Marquette, MI (906)

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1 501 S. Front St., Marquette, MI (906)

2 Amy Clickner, CEcD, CFRM Chief Executive Officer Betsy Babcock Director of Marketing & Communications Sue Heliste Controller Caralee Swanberg, CGBP Director of Business Development Derek Bush Business Development Specialist Alex Knudson Regional Economic Development Liaison Claire Kooperman Assistant to Events & Marketing Denise Elizondo Assistant to Economic Development & Operations About Lake Superior Community Partnership Our Mission To stimulate and sustain a vibrant regional economy by facilitating economic growth and prosperity. Our Objective To Help You Take Your Business to the Next Level Growing a successful business in Michigan s Upper Peninsula takes more than just hard work. It also requires commitment, resiliency and the ability to adapt to change. For over fourteen years, the LSCP has been helping U.P. businesses, large and small, navigate our increasingly complex business landscape and thrive in our ever-changing economy. Throughout this period, our commitment to helping regional businesses thrive has never faltered. Like you, we have chosen to evolve our programs and services over time in order to keep providing the most value possible to our clients. Our organization stands on four key pillars: We are the region s leading resource for economic development. We provide a wide variety of affordable and effective development services. We help make the connections that matter between businesses, organizations, leaders and legislators. We provide a powerful legislative voice for programs and policies that strengthen our regional economy. Today, businesses in our region face more change than ever before, including new rules, new challenges and new opportunities. Our increasingly inter-connected and regional economy requires a new game plan, one with increased focus on innovative solutions, cooperative development, purposeful networking and legislative advocacy. To help as many of our Partners as possible navigate these new waters, the LSCP recently evolved and reengineered our support packages. Our approach - to provide relevant, cost effective assistance at multiple points along today's new business development curve. Our goal - to help our partners not just thrive where they are today, but also help them grow to where want to be. Our Request We invite you to review our new service offerings on the following pages and ask yourself an important question: Where is my business today, and how can the LSCP help me get the next level? We would love to help you explore your options it s what we do! Simply call us at or visit to learn more. Meet the LSCP Team The LSCP is the only Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO) in the State of Michigan. Our highly trained business development team can provide you with the appropriate resources and tools to assist you as you explore your options for start up, acquisition or expansion of your business. On staff, we have a Certified Economic Developers, a Certified Fundraising Manager and a Certified Global Business Professional.

3 Level: Superior Partner Annual Investment: $5,000+ Value: Over $25,000 Support our ability to strengthen the regional economy! Unparalleled access. Maximum influence. A seat at the table for major decisions. Superior Partners get it all, along with our most valuable, extensive collection of business development services and the ability to customize their package to fit their needs. Join true leaders of our regional economy by becoming a Superior Partner. Information: Custom bill and legislative tracking lists with weekly updates Weekly From the Desk of Amy Clickner economic development and advocacy updates Semi-annual economic development briefings Ten (10) hours of administrative assistance related to events, technology or marketing Four (4) conference room rentals including presentation technology and coffee per year Business profile on with social media link, logo, interactive map and link to your website, including five (5) business category listings Six (6) total businesses, locations or branches Rotating logo on Logo placement in Annual Report Logo placement in LSCP lobby Events: Two (2) golfers in our Annual Golf Outing ($230 value) Two (2) tickets to our Annual Dinner ($150) Exclusive legislative reception prior to the Annual Dinner Superior Partner - Dale Hemmila, Cliffs Natural Resources I m able to customize my Superior Partner membership to fits Cliff s needs. We count on LSCP to coordinate special events that help us connect to the community This package includes all of the benefits listed above, PLUS all the benefits listed on the following pages

4 Level: Premium Partner Annual Investment: $2,500 Value: Over $6,423 Support LSCP s representation of business interests! The Premium Partner package is ideal for budding entrepreneurs of businesses branching out and looking to expand their community involvement and scope. Personal account representative Business profile on with social media link, logo, interactive map and link to your website, including four (4) business category listings Four (4) total businesses, locations or branches Social media workshop, subject to availability Events: Two (2) tickets to quarterly luncheon events ($200 value) One (1) golfer in our Annual Golf Outing ($115 value) One (1) ticket to our Annual Dinner ($75) Premium Partner - Jesse Schramm, Checker Bus, Checker Transport and Schramm s Superior Properties As an entrepreneur of several businesses, the Premium Partner Tier is an easy and efficient way for me to manage multiple businesses all in one membership! This package includes all of the benefits listed above, PLUS the benefits listed on the following pages *This value package is available for businesses with 200 employees or fewer.

5 Level: Investing Partner Annual Investment: $1,200 Value: Over $4,596 Support our leadership development and government relations! Investing Partners enjoy a host of special services designed to further supercharge their business growth, as well as increase their impact on issues that matter to the broader regional business community. Jump in, get connected and start influencing the major issues that affect us all! Twelve (12) hours of project based assistance with our Business Development Department Conference room rental including presentation technology and coffee Access to economic development consulting services for business retention and expansion Unlimited Economic Modeling Specialist, Inc (EMSI) reports per year Networking: Eligible to participate in the development of the annual legislative white papers Business profile on with social media link, logo, interactive map and link to your website, including three (3) business category listings Two (2) total businesses, locations or branches Events: Annual Breakfast with board chair and CEO One (1) ticket to quarterly luncheon events ($100 value) This package includes all of the benefits listed above, PLUS the benefits listed on the following pages *This value package is available for businesses with 100 employees or fewer

6 Level: Business Partner Annual Investment: $550 Value: Over $3,365 Promote your business and the community! For less than $23 per month, Business Partners receive thousands of additional brand/ logo impressions in places that truly matter, along with hours of business development support from seasoned staff members who know how to navigate today s ever-changing business landscape. Six (6) hours of project based assistance with our Business Development Department Business profile on with social media link, logo, interactive map and link to your website, Including two (2) business category listings Recorded podcasts on the LSCP website New Partner Bonus (with first year paid in full) Recognition as a new partner on the LSCP website Twenty one (21) - :30 commercials on Q107-WMQT and twenty one (21) - :30 commercials on ESPN 970 (to run in one week - $700 value) Two (2) minute feature on ABC10 & CW5 Offers from TV6: Three (3) month listing on U.P. Biz Sources ($300 value) Three (3) month banner ad campaign, 30,000 impressions ($400 value) Production of a :30 commercial with the purchase of a $750 or more ad campaign Free marketing consultation Business Partner - Brooke & Andy Ferns, Superior Design "Our Business Partner membership is a solid way for us to get business expertise and marketing assistance from the pros. The New Partner Bonus makes the membership even sweeter!" This package includes all of the benefits listed above, PLUS the benefits listed on the following pages *This value package is available for businesses with 50 employees or fewer.

7 Level: Partner Annual Investment: $275 Value: Over $1,600 Develop your network and get connected! Our entry level package is packed with value, offering a powerful mix of marketing services, networking opportunities, business development assistances, and convenient extras. An incredible value, priced just right for small companies looking for maximum return on investment on a tight budget. Biz Fit Assessment by our Business Development Department Media Assistance send us your press releases and we can submit to local print, radio, online and television media FREE access to Notary Public Assistance with posting events on the Community Calendar Assistance with listing employment opportunities Assistance with ribbon cuttings, first dollar and ground breaking ceremonies, we provide the supplies and write the press release One (1) Economic Modeling Specialist, Inc (EMSI) report per year (EMSI provides high quality employment data and economic analysis via web tools and custom reports) Networking: Eligible to sit on various LSCP committees Invitation to Quarterly Investor Briefing including a networking cocktail hour Eligible to host Business After Hours (a monthly networking event that brings over 100 business professionals in Marquette County together at your business to location of your choice)* Business profile on with social media link, including one (1) business category listing Business referrals exclusively for our Partners LSCP Proud to be a Partner icon tell the community you re invested in Marquette County, can be used on your website, store front, promotional materials and more Display marketing materials and business cards in the LSCP lobby Access to mailing labels of all partners* Eligible to sponsor and contribute giveaway items to fundraising events* Eligible to create and send s to over 3,000 recipients through our eblast program* Participate in the LSCP Key to the County partner to partner benefit program Discounts: Discount on office supplies purchased from OfficeDepot.com Discount on participation in the Lake Superior Leadership Academy ($200) Discount on advertising in Vision Magazine This value package is available for businesses with 25 employees or fewer.

8 The Region s Leading Resource for Economic Development