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MEMBERS ON THE MOVE

and disinfectant sprays and wipes. The donated items Following months of economic disruption caused by Academy will primarily be in the subject area
have been distributed to local physicians and clinics in the COVID-19 crisis, more small-business support of mathematics for all grades. There will also be
the mid-Michigan area, and the gowns donated were funds are once again on the way to the Lansing offerings to support Mason High School students
distributed to labs working to test for COVID-19. region by the federal government, Michigan in preparing for the SAT. Studies have shown that
The team at Peak Performance Physical Therapy legislature and Governor Gretchen Whitmer. The combining Khan Academy with regular practice
thanks the community for coming together when Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) has created a correlates to increased scores on standardized
they were needed. small-business restart program with $100 million achievement tests.
received from the Federal Coronavirus Relief
Lansing Community College Board of Trustees Fund. The Lansing Economic Area Partnership Peak Performance Physical Therapy never
adopted a Resolution Addressing Racial Injustice (LEAP) will receive $5.5 million from this fund to closed its doors to patients during the COVID-19
through Equity and Inclusion during its June 15 provide working capital grants to small businesses pandemic. However, as things start to reopen and
meeting. With a commitment to spur change that and nonprofit entities across Clinton, Eaton, and still left uncertain, the community must know they
addresses racial disparities underscored by the Ingham counties. Qualified applicants will include do have an option for relief and recovery. Each
killing of George Floyd while in police custody local, small businesses and nonprofits with 50 or staff member is required to wear a mask while
the resolution states that LCC “strongly rejects fewer employees which continue to experience in the clinic. They also ask that patients wear a
and condemns all forms of discrimination and financial hardship as a result of COVID-19 and mask when entering any of the clinics. Every staff
inequities, and stands firm against all who would have not previously received a grant through the member utilizes proper cleaning procedures and
use violence and ethnic intimidation, whether Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s respects social distancing when possible while still
in law enforcement or otherwise.” The Board of (MEDC) Michigan Small Business Relief Program treating effectively. Peak Performance Physical
Trustees has charged the college president with (MSBRP), administered in the tri-county region Therapy also requires anyone entering the clinics
ensuring equity in law enforcement procedures, by LEAP. undergo a temperature screening and sanitize
policies, and behaviors, ensure diversity, equity, and before continuing for their appointment to help
inclusion training is embedded in all student and ensure the safety of patients and staff.
employee orientation processes.

Junior Achievement of Mid-Michigan is hosting
its first Virtual 5K Run! Walk, run, skip, swim, or
MSU Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU) has crawl wherever you are to support financial literacy,
opened its first northern Michigan branch located entrepreneurship, and work-readiness education
at 312 S. Union St. in Traverse City. It is the Credit for youth in the Greater Lansing area. Register and
Union’s 20th branch. The Traverse City, Union St. run anytime until August 30 to help JA inspire kids
branch allows MSUFCU to expand its services to to dream big about their future and empower them
2,447 existing members living in the Traverse City on their race to adulthood! Register for the 5K at
community. The new location, conveniently located https://juniorachievement5krun.weebly.com/
in downtown Traverse City, provides members and become a #JASUPERHERO.
with the Credit Union’s full range of products and The Arts & Sciences Building at Lansing
services delivered by knowledgeable employees. The staff and the Board of Directors of The Greater Community College has a redesigned conference
The decision to expand to Traverse City is part of Michigan Construction Academy (GMCA) are room dedicated to honoring the legacy of retiring
the Credit Union’s long-term growth strategy to pleased to announce it has received a $50,000 Grant president Dr. Brent Knight. The reimagined space
extend its service to members living and traveling from the Midland Area Community Foundation showcases wall graphics and display boxes of his
in northern Michigan. to support the Crossroads Project. GMCA and expansive career and outstanding contributions
The Midland Area Community Foundation are made at LCC and in the Lansing community. It
The Gateway to Inclusion Art Installation, has partnering on a skilled trades pre-apprenticeship pays homage to his mother, his upbringing, and
been completed. Peckham Inc. and the Capital program located at The Greater Michigan details his unwavering focus on student success
Region Airport Authority commissioned the Construction Academy to provide construction and placemaking throughout a distinguished career
project, which displays a large-scale public art piece opportunities for citizens in the greater Midland in higher education. The conference room reveals
located at Peckham’s main headquarters off Capital area. his published works, board/committee service,
City Boulevard. The project was unveiled in and awards. It proudly displays the many art and
October 2019, with the final installation of a world Mason Public Schools has begun a truly innovative sculpture projects, building improvements and
globe installed in June 2020. The installation is also partnership with Khan Academy to provide online campus enhancements since his first presidency at
completely lit-up, serving as a prominent display of resources to students throughout the district. Triton College in River Grove, Ill. n
the city’s commitment to inclusion and diversity, as This partnership is one of only a few throughout
visitors arrive at the capital region. Michigan. The focus of the partnership with Khan

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