PAA Mission: Serve the Pennsylvania apartment industry as the trusted, preeminent resource for all stakeholders and partners through advocacy, education and collaboration.

At the Dekko Foundation, our mission is fostering economic freedom through education. We believe children and young people from birth through age 18 are naturally wired to achieve economic freedom through their own development and by being in learning environments that support their self-sufficiency. When they have opportunities to connect their skills and talents to careers, they further their ability to create goods and services for others. It is through the creation of value for others within our democracy and free-enterprise system that they can earn, build, use, and share their wealth in the manner they choose. In other words, they have achieved economic freedom. Through our grantmaking, we invest in the healthy development of children and young people and in environments that nurture their self-sufficiency. Our grantmaking is concentrated in areas of Indiana, Iowa, Alabama, and Minnesota where our founder, Mr. Chester E. Dekko, had business or personal interests.

The Michigan Alliance for Student Opportunity (formerly the Middle Cities Education Association) is a group of member school districts that serve students with the greatest educational needs. We advocate on their behalf to build an equitable foundation for education so every student has the opportunities they need to succeed in school and beyond.

Generating investment and job creation in our community. Our services are centered around our mission, by assisting new and growing companies or those looking to relocate to find resources they need to build their business. This includes not only site selection, but also redevelopment assistance, workforce research, access to financing and other incentives or resources to help them make the most of their investments in Battle Creek. For over 40 years, Battle Creek Unlimited (BCU) has helped people and businesses find ways to create economic opportunity in Southwest Michigan. BCU, a private, nonprofit corporation, serves as the business and economic development arm for the City of Battle Creek. BCU was established in 1972 under contract with the City of Battle Creek to market and manage the conversion of the abandoned, former military property, which is now known as Fort Custer Industrial Park. The grounds were transformed from rolling, wooded tracts of abandoned military property into the now modern, thriving industrial park. This transformation was the nation’s first and most successful base conversion project into Michigan’s largest, cutting-edge, state certified industrial park – 3,000 acre Fort Custer Industrial Park. BCU positioned Battle Creek among the first communities to make a marketing strategy of workforce development and customize training. Thanks to the foresight and diligence of local, state, and national leaders assets were put in place to encourage success. This included: 1976 – Customs Port of Battle Creek Designation 1978 – Foreign-Trade Zone 43 grant of authority 1980 – Public Act 450, positioning the Battle Creek Tax Increment Financing Authority as the first industrial TIFA in Michigan. Through stunning early wins in manufacturing, BCU never abandoned its strategy of determined outreach, a collaborative approach, and proactively developing an asset base for economic growth and social resilience.

Today's Michigan Agri-Business Association, formerly known as the Michigan Grain Dealers Association, was formed on June 25, 1903. Although the Association’s name has changed over the years reflecting the merger of other Associations, the primary interests of the group have been consistent and clear; to further the development and prosperity of businesses engaged in agriculture! Representatives of the organization are seen often in the Michigan Capitol meeting with legislators, working with various state agencies, or even in the halls of the United States Capitol making sure that member's interests are not overlooked, and that Michigan’s agri-business community is heard on important issues! The Michigan Agri-Business Association is also a strong supporter of education and informational programs on a wide variety of topics. Ranging from grain grading schools to personnel management, the Board of Directors of the Association is firmly committed to making sure that members have the opportunity to learn the latest on any subject that may affect them and their business. The Association sponsors an Annual Winter Conference and Trade Show, Summer Conference and each year publishes a directory regarded as the authority on who’s who in Michigan Agriculture. Members of the Association have access to all these activities and are kept up to date on the latest issues and happenings with timely and informative publications.

MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES is a civic & social organization company based out of 6920 S CEDAR ST, Lansing, Michigan, United States.

Working to Make Michigan A Safer Place to Live, Work & Play Families seek justice when they are injured by an unsafe product, drunk driver or by another person's negligence. Our members represent: families whose loved ones have been injured in nursing homes people whose insurance companies refuse to pay for coverage that was paid for people whose HMOs have said no to reasonable medical treatment they need to live people injured at work innocent families who've been hurt in crashes with drunk and negligent drivers people who've been harmed by a medical mistake employees who've been harassed or discriminated against people who've been victimized by someone else's negligence. Michigan Association for Justice was originated in 1945 and is governed by an executive board comprised of approximately 70 members and five officers. The officers are elected each spring at the annual meeting of the full membership.

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Mark Griffin is the President and Chief Staff person of the Michigan Petroleum Association/Michigan Association of Convenience Stores or MPA/MACS. As the chief staff person, Mark is responsible for the overall administration of MPA/MACS, as well as, implementing the policies of the Board of Directors. Mark oversees the Association’s lobbying efforts, political fundraising, marketing, publishing and communications, finance and overall operations. After graduation from Michigan State University, Mark accepted a position with Michigan National Bank in their Bankcard Division. Mark joined the Michigan Restaurant Association as Vice President in 1987. In 1993 he joined MPA/MACS as the Associate Director and in February 1995 he was appointed President of MPA/MACS by their Board of Directors.

● Participated in weekly staff and pastoral meetings that planned and provided oversight to all congregational ministries ● Actively contributed to all elder board meetings, as well as led prayer and devotional meetings twice a month ● Observed and assisted with pastoral care and counseling, including visitations● Led an adult life group on Sunday mornings and a Wednesday night junior high youth group class ● Served in the pastoral staff rotation for leading prayer, delivering announcements, and administering communion for two services on Sunday mornings ● Engaged in discussions concerning ministry, the Bible, theology, and shepherding, with pastors, elders, and congregation members

MLA is Michigan’s oldest and largest library association spanning 130 years. Our mission is to lead the advancement of all libraries through advocacy, education and engagement. MLA advocates for library funding, clarifies library governance issues, promotes librarian and library worker education, and works for free access of information to all residents.

Established in 1951, MARSP has been the only organization totally dedicated to promoting and supporting the rights and needs of retired public school personnel and serving as their legislative voice. MARSP is committed to being the premier advocate for all retired school personnel. We make certain that our members’ voices and views are heard in Lansing. The association has more than 100 chapters in Michigan, Florida, Arizona, Colorado, and Tennessee. MARSP has more that 40,000 members in Michigan and throughout the U.S. MARSP is focused on three key areas: • Promote the preservation and enhancement of current levels of pension income through legislation, oversight of MPSERS, and individual guidance to members. • Promote the preservation and enhancement of health care benefits along with timely assistance and information about member insurance. • Advocate for quality public education in a non-partisan manner making it possible for all retirees to be involved regardless of political leanings.