John Hiner, Executive Editor of the Saginaw News, The Bay City Times and the Flint Journal was the guest speaker at the Chamber's Energize Luncheon

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Energize Luncheon Features Guest Speaker John Hiner

February 11, 2011
By: Julie McCallum,
Senior Staff

Energize is a program of the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce and works regionally with Midland MyPros, Saginaw YPN and Mount Pleasant YPN. Their mission is to attract, engage and retain young professionals in the greater Bay Area.

The Energize connects to everything educational, fun and current in Bay City and the Great Lakes Bay Region. Their focus is to bring together the talents and insights of emerging young professionals -- 21 and OVER -- from all backgrounds, professions, and lifestyles.

(Right) Eric Warren, of Merrill Lynch who is a part of the steering committee of the Energize Group, was MC at the recent Energize luncheon.



The Group holds a variety of events, including a recent luncheon at the Bay City Country Club. Members and non-members gathered for the luncheon with special guest speaker, John Hiner.

'Leading through change' was the topic of Energize group meeting. John Hiner, Executive Editor of the Saginaw News, The Bay City Times and the Flint Journal was the guest speaker.

Hiner who is raved for his presentations, discussed how the three papers that were fighting to stay alive changed perceptions, created a culture of innovation and turned crisis into opportunities to strengthen and grow in business.

LUNCHEON ATTENDEES -- (Above) Jason Holyszko, Michael Blakley, Andrew Kornecky, Eric Warren, Scott Parker

Also Laura Stockwell, representative from 'The Jefferson Street Garden' announced the community garden being developed in Bay City.

According to Stockwell, the the garden located on Jefferson Street, between 10th and 11th Streets is expected to launch in Spring of 2011.

The garden will engage local residents in a community-based gardening project that will provide not only food for local families, but also a place for the community to gather and flourish.

Stockwell, said, "We are looking for volunteers. You can find us on facebook."

Join Energize, Bay Area Young Professionals Network

Upcoiming ENERGIZE Events:

March 9 - Energize Social, Hosted by Financial Edge Credit Union

March 30 - Financial Seminar, Sponsored by Eric Warren of Merrill Lynch

May 18 - Energize Luncheon, Guest Speaker: Suzanne Kart

June 2 - Regional Young Professionals Event, Night at the Loons - Dow Diamond

July 13 - Regional Young Professionals Event, Wine Tasting - Dow Gardens

July 27 - 3rd Annual "Three Hour Tour" Princess Wenonah Boat Cruise