Austin v. Michigan Chamber of Commerce

Frankenmuth Insurance Names Zachary Martin Assistant Corporate Secretary

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Sunday, May 21, 2023
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FRANKENMUTH, Mich., May 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Frankenmuth Insurance has announced Vice President Zachary Martin has been appointed to serve as Assistant Corporate Secretary, effective April 25, 2023.

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  • Frankenmuth Insurance has announced Vice President Zachary Martin has been appointed to serve as Assistant Corporate Secretary, effective April 25, 2023.
  • FRANKENMUTH, Mich., May 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Frankenmuth Insurance has announced Vice President Zachary Martin has been appointed to serve as Assistant Corporate Secretary, effective April 25, 2023.
  • Martin joined Frankenmuth Insurance in 2018 as the Director of Actuarial, Risk, and Compliance Services and brought 13 years of prior actuarial and technical experience from working for Liberty Mutual, Zurich North America, and TD Insurance.
  • In addition to serving on the Executive Committees of Frankenmuth Mutual Holding Company, Frankenmuth Holdings, Inc., Frankenmuth Insurance Company, and all subsidiary companies, Martin is a member of the Retirement, Political Affairs, and Risk committees.

Regulus Appoints Adam Burley to Board of Directors and Provides Management Update

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
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Adam Burley is currently the CEO & President of Nuton, a Rio Tinto technology venture and a critical component of Rio Tinto’s copper growth strategy and decarbonisation goal. Adam began his career at Rio Tinto more than 20 years ago as an exploration geologist after earning a Master’s degree in geology from the University of Southampton in the United Kingdom.  From that start, Adam has held leadership roles at Rio Tinto across the globe – Africa, Europe, and the Americas – as well as across Rio Tinto’s business -- as the Exploration Manager for West Africa and later for Central Africa, President of the former Rio Tinto Eagle Mine in the US, and Chile Country Head. Adding to Adam’s on-the-ground experience, he also has acquired extensive expertise in resource-sector growth, business development, strategy, and partnership management through serving as General Manager, Strategy for Rio Tinto Copper, Chief Development Officer (Acting) for Copper and Diamonds, Chief Advisor of Mergers and Acquisitions for Rio Tinto and now in his current role with Nuton. Adam’s contributions to the industry extend beyond his work at Rio Tinto. Adam has served on the boards of Michigan Chamber of Commerce, Consejo Minero of Chile, Bougainville Copper Limited (ASX) and Minera Escondida Limitada, Chile.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Regulus Resources Inc. (“Regulus” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: REG, OTCQX: RGLSF) is pleased to announce that Adam Burley has been appointed to the Board of Directors, subject to approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.
  • Adam is joining the board as the nominee from Nuton, a Rio Tinto Venture, connected with the strategic investment into the Company announced Dec 22, 2022.
  • Adam Burley is currently the CEO & President of Nuton, a Rio Tinto technology venture and a critical component of Rio Tinto’s copper growth strategy and decarbonisation goal.
  • Mr. Greening joined the Company in 2019 and has been a significant contributor in developing and executing the Company’s business plan.

Comerica Bank Promotes Michigan Leaders Mike Ritchie and Steve Davis

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Thursday, August 11, 2022
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DETROIT, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Comerica Bank announced today the promotion of two Michigan market senior leaders into expanded roles. Mike Ritchie, currently Comerica's Michigan Market President, has been named as the newly-established Executive Vice President, Head of National and Specialty Businesses. Steve Davis, who currently serves as Senior Vice President, Middle Market Banking, will succeed Ritchie as the new Michigan Market President.

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  • Ritchie named new Executive Vice President, Head of National and Specialty Businesses; Davis named Michigan Market President
    DETROIT, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Comerica Bank announced today the promotion of two Michigan market senior leaders into expanded roles.
  • Mike Ritchie, currently Comerica's Michigan Market President, has been named as the newly-established Executive Vice President, Head of National and Specialty Businesses.
  • Steve Davis, who currently serves as Senior Vice President, Middle Market Banking, will succeed Ritchie as the new Michigan Market President.
  • Together, Ritchie and Davis provide over 60 years of experience supporting Comerica's customers and impacting the communities that the bank serves.

Consumers Energy Again Provides Holiday Cheer with $750,000 for Gift Cards in Over 60 Michigan Communities

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Monday, November 29, 2021
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JACKSON, Mich., Nov. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Consumers Energy is again celebrating the holidays by helping shoppers and Michigan's local businesses, providing $750,000 in matching gift cards in 63 communities through its "Our Town" effort.

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  • JACKSON, Mich., Nov. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Consumers Energy is again celebrating the holidays by helping shoppers and Michigan's local businesses, providing $750,000 in matching gift cards in 63 communities through its "Our Town" effort.
  • Consumers Energy is providing holiday shoppers with a dollar-for-dollar match for gift cards they buy through local Chambers of Commerce and downtown organizations, doubling the amount they can spend at downtown businesses.
  • Consumers Energy is providing $5,000 to $40,000 in each community.
  • "Consumers Energy is excited to again support Michigan's small businesses and communities we serve this holiday season," said Lauren Youngdahl Snyder, Consumers Energy's vice president of customer experience.

Michigan Chamber of Commerce Applauds House Committee Approval of Michigan Cannabis Safety Act

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021
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LANSING, Mich., Oct. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Michigan Chamber of Commerce today applauded the House Regulatory Reform Committee's approval of the Michigan Cannabis Safety Act, which would help improve safety and ensure fairness in Michigan's growing cannabis industry.

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  • LANSING, Mich., Oct. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Michigan Chamber of Commerce today applauded the House Regulatory Reform Committee's approval of the Michigan Cannabis Safety Act, which would help improve safety and ensure fairness in Michigan's growing cannabis industry.
  • The Michigan Chamber earlier announced its full support of the bipartisan legislation and testified before the House Regulatory Reform Committee.
  • "The Chamber applauds the House Regulatory Reform Committee for taking this critical step toward helping Michigan become a national leader in cannabis safety and innovation," said Wendy Block, Vice President of Business Advocacy and Member Engagement for the Michigan Chamber.
  • The Michigan Cannabis Safety Act is comprised of House Bills 5300-5302 and 5319-5321, and creates a new Specialty Medical Grower license for unlicensed marijuana growers.

Michigan Chamber Voices Support for Michigan Cannabis Safety Act

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Monday, October 4, 2021
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The Michigan Cannabis Safety Act (House Bills 5300-5302) will help Michigan become a national leader in cannabis safety and testing by requiring cannabis growers be licensed and require testing, tracking and labeling of cannabis products to promote safety.

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  • The Michigan Cannabis Safety Act (House Bills 5300-5302) will help Michigan become a national leader in cannabis safety and testing by requiring cannabis growers be licensed and require testing, tracking and labeling of cannabis products to promote safety.
  • "The Michigan Cannabis Safety Act will help bring the huge illicit market into the regulated system to ensure all cannabis products sold in Michigan are safe, tested, labeled and taxed," said Wendy Block, Vice President of Business Advocacy and Member Engagement for the Michigan Chamber.
  • The Michigan Cannabis Safety Act creates a new Specialty Medical Grower license for Unlicensed Marijuana Growers, frequently referred to as caregivers.
  • "All cannabis products should be rigorously tested to ensure product quality and safety and the Michigan Cannabis Safety Act makes that a top priority," continued Block.

Sara Wurfel to join Michigan Chamber as Chief Communications & Marketing Officer

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Friday, September 24, 2021
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"We are thrilled to have Sara join our team," said Rich Studley, President & CEO of the Michigan Chamber.

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  • "We are thrilled to have Sara join our team," said Rich Studley, President & CEO of the Michigan Chamber.
  • "Sara's extensive experience in both the public and private sector will be a tremendous asset for our Chamber members.
  • "I've long admired the Chamber for their hustle and commitment to solutions and public policy that build a better Michigan for everyone," Wurfel said.
  • Sara comes to the Michigan Chamber with deep communications expertise.

Frankenmuth Insurance Names Andy Knudsen Chief Operating Officer

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021
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FRANKENMUTH, Mich., Sept. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Frankenmuth Insurance is pleased to announce Andy Knudsen was named Chief Operating Officer on September 3, 2021.

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  • FRANKENMUTH, Mich., Sept. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Frankenmuth Insurance is pleased to announce Andy Knudsen was named Chief Operating Officer on September 3, 2021.
  • Knudsen has 32 years of claims management experience and has been with Frankenmuth Insurance for more than eight years.
  • In addition to serving as Chief Operating Officer, Knudsen will continue in his role as Executive Vice President and Corporate Secretary.
  • Earlier this year, Knudsen was elected to the Board of Directors for Frankenmuth Insurance and its six subsidiary companies.

Michigan Chamber Statement on Biden's Proposed COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

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Friday, September 10, 2021

"Not all states are alike and not all businesses are alike but, in Michigan, this type of top-down state government mandate will have a devastating impact on jobs and the economy," said Rich Studley, President and CEO of the Michigan Chamber.

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  • "Not all states are alike and not all businesses are alike but, in Michigan, this type of top-down state government mandate will have a devastating impact on jobs and the economy," said Rich Studley, President and CEO of the Michigan Chamber.
  • "It is unclear whether OSHA has clear legal authority to arbitrarily impose this regulatory burden on employers and employees," continued Studley.
  • "Job providers should be trusted to work with their employees to determine the best course of action on vaccines and other H.R.
  • "Employers should not be forced to require employees to get vaccinated or check their vaccination status.

Leah Robinson Joins the Michigan Chamber as Director of Tax Policy & Legislative Affairs

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Friday, September 10, 2021

LANSING, Mich., Sept. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Michigan Chamber announces the appointment of Leah Robinson as Director of Tax Policy & Legislative Affairs.

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  • LANSING, Mich., Sept. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Michigan Chamber announces the appointment of Leah Robinson as Director of Tax Policy & Legislative Affairs.
  • "We are excited to welcome Leah to our team," said Wendy Block, Vice President of Business Advocacy and Member Engagement for the Michigan Chamber.
  • "I am honored to have the opportunity to work with the Chamber to help ensure free enterprise and promote job competitiveness in Michigan," said Leah Robinson, Director of Tax Policy & Legislative Affairs for the Michigan Chamber.
  • Robinson comes to the Michigan Chamber with expertise on wide-ranging policy initiatives after working in Washington DC and serving in the Michigan House of Representatives as a legislative director and policy advisor.