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MEMBER NEWS FOCUS MAGAZINE | DECEMBER 2023
Elderly
Instruments
Named America’s
Top Small
Business by the
U.S. Chamber of
Commerce
LANSING REGIONAL
CHAMBER, LOCAL
LEADERS CELEBRATE THE
PRESTIGIOUS Elderly Instruments
RECOGNITION
lderly Instruments has been recognized as “The rest of the country is finding out what we already
America’s Top Small Business at the U.S. Chamber know - Elderly Instruments is one of the best,” said Lansing
Eof Commerce Small Business Summit in Mayor Andy Schor. “I am thrilled that this Lansing small
October. This prestigious recognition highlights Elderly business is being recognized by the U.S. Chamber of
Instruments’ outstanding contribution to the world of Commerce. After 51 years in Lansing, Elderly Instruments
music and their unwavering commitment to fostering continues to be a leader in our community and an
diversity and inclusion within excellent example of a small
the music industry. business making a big difference
in the City of Lansing.”
In 1972, Stan Werbin and Sharon
McInturff had a vision to create Their commitment to diversity
a space where the joy of music and inclusion goes beyond
would be accessible to everyone. music. As company president,
Their dream materialized as Lillian has actively championed
Elderly Instruments, a store diversity and inclusion in the
where music lovers from music scene. The business
all walks of life could come supports national and local
together, play, and purchase initiatives that uplift the voices of
affordable, quality-fretted LGBTQ+ individuals and people
instruments and accessories. of color within the bluegrass
Over the past fifty-one years, genre. Their unwavering
Elderly Instruments has evolved commitment to musicians of all
into more than just a store; backgrounds has cemented their
it has become a haven for reputation as a Lansing mainstay
instrument enthusiasts, offering and a beacon of musical diversity
everything from brand-new and inclusion.
guitars to vintage mandolins and more.
“The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce is
Last year, the torch was passed to Lillian Werbin, Stan immensely proud to see Elderly Instruments take home
Werbin’s daughter. Under Lillian’s leadership, Elderly this honor at U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business
Instruments continues to thrive with the same dedication Summit,” said Tim Daman, President & CEO of the LRCC.
and passion as her father. With nearly 40 full-time “Elderly Instruments embodies the spirit of our vibrant and
employees and a firm place in the heart of Lansing’s diverse community. Their dedication to making music
community, the store has proven its resilience through accessible to everyone and their commitment to diversity
generational transitions. and inclusion in the music industry is truly remarkable.” l
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