WHAT IS CONNECT2CADILLAC?
Mission
To be a welcoming committee and to engage business professionals in the area to stay here and to provide them with the opportunities and resources to live/work/play & grow personally and professionally (No age requirement, other than 21+)
Connect2Cadillac was born by a group from the 2022-2023 Cadillac Leadership Class that wanted to create a group that connected others to the Cadillac Area. Not only was the vision to have an interactive network experience, but to be a resource group that could help someone either new to the area, or not feeling connected, get to know other business professionals AND have a better connection to Cadillac. Our Advisory Committee is compiled with Business Professionals ranging from all ages. These leaders not only are active in their Business professions, but also engaged in Cadillac and have the resources to help connect you with what aligns with your passions.
Connect2Cadillac will rotate every month between 3 events, allowing everyone a chance to network. Each quarter, there will be a Large Activity Event, Followed the next month by a Coffee & Connections early hour, followed the next month by a Leadership Development Afternoon Hour to which businesses will be invited to send employees who are looking to engage but don’t have the capacity for a long-term time commitment. Then Repeat allowing everyone a chance to fit an opportunity into their schedules.
Goals To bridge the gap of the following needs in our area:
-Groups to Volunteer together
-Professional and Social networking not limited to an age but catered to all who want to connect and feel like Cadillac is home.
-Professional and Personal Development that does not have a time commitment
-Explore Cadillac (Non-Profits, Resources, Activities, Trails, Businesses, Volunteer Opportunities and more)
Connectors
Beth Miller
Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce
Bethany Joy, is the Leadership & Operations Director for the Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce and a unapologetic champion for Cadillac. Known for her knack of organizing events & empowering others and getting things done with humor & coffee fueled determination, Bethany thrives on bringing the community together. When she’s not running Leadership programs, nonprofit initiatives, or dreaming up new ways to help her hometown shine, she’s soaking up all the chaos of mom life and enjoying all the hobbies that come with living in a 4 season Adventureland.
Marci Hensley
Cadillac Area Visitors Bureau
Marci Hensley is from Shepherd Michigan “home of the Maple Syrup Festival” and moved to the Cadillac three years ago. She lives there with her husband Dustin, 7-year-old daughter Aubree and fur pup Lola. She works at the Cadillac Area Visitors Bureau as their Office Manager and has a background in event planning and hospitality management. Marci is very active in her community. She volunteers with groups like the Cadillac Craft Beer Festival, Connect2Cadillac, Chamber Ambassador program, Cadillac Winter Promotions, Hospitality Advisory Committee and more. Marci loves connecting with people, enhancing local events, reading, listening to music and enjoying time with her family at their cabin in Lake George.al
Gabrielle Beckelic
Crystal Flash
Volunteer Work: Volunteer Work: Connect2Cadillac, Cadillac Volleyball Club
Kari Steenwyk
Mercantile Bank
Volunteer Work: Habitat for Humanity: Festival of Dreams, Cadillac Area Young Professionals, Area 32 Special Olympics, Church Volunteer, Chamber Ambassador: Other Volunteer: Shop with a Hero, Cadillac Craft Beer Festival
John Leech
Cadillac Area YMCA
Other Volunteer Work: Current Boards: Cadillac Area Land Conservancy, Cadillac Chamber Leadership Advisory Board. Other Volunteer: YMCA DWTYS, Shop with a Hero, Craft Beer Festival
Angie Henslee
Horizon Bank
Volunteer Work: Shop with a Hero, Cadillac Craft Beer Festival, Cadillac Nativity Scene Setup
Mike Crotty
Borg Warner
Volunteer Work: Cadillac Area YMCA Teen Impact Program, Cadillac Area Symphony Orchestra- Treasuer. Other Volunteer: Shop with a Hero, Cadillac Craft Beer Festival,Cadillac Nativity Scene Setup
David Myers
Coldwell Banker- Great Lakes
David Myers is a dedicated Realtor with Coldwell Banker Schmidt in Cadillac. Passionate about volunteering and community involvement, he enjoys connecting with others through Cadillac Connect to help strengthen the local area. David and his wife are raising their four children while embracing everything the community has to offer. Outside of work, he enjoys hunting, riding side-by-sides, sightseeing, trying new restaurants, and exploring Cadillac’s vibrant downtown. He is committed to contributing to the growth and success of the community.
Other Founding Members: Nicole Richardson, Andrea Bushre, Chelsi Foster, Zach Grogan & Kelly Smith
Logo Created by: Chelsi Foster-North Mitten Design & Christina Alyea- Artify Marketing & Design
Questions?
Cadillac, MI 49601