[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 9221-9222]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




         PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE GREATER LANSING BUSINESS MONTHLY

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 18, 2012

  Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor The 
Greater Lansing Business Monthly, which this month will mark the 25th 
anniversary of its founding by mid-Michigan entrepreneur Chris Holman.
  Twenty-five years ago, Mr. Holman saw the need for a publication that 
would promote, publicize, and support local companies, provide a forum 
for ideas, and keep members of the community informed of the services 
and products offered by businesses in the area.
  The first issue of The Greater Lansing Business Monthly hit the 
streets in June 1987. In

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its 25 years of existence, the magazine has become known for its 
consistent quality and for the positivity of its content.
  The magazine is distributed to all non-resident addresses in the 
cities of Lansing, Mason, Holt, Grand Ledge, East Lansing, Haslett, 
DeWitt, Williamston, and Okemos. Readership has gown to an estimated 
40,000 per month.
  The Business Monthly's content includes feature stories centered 
around a theme each month. Whether the topic is banking or business 
travel, health care or hospitality, articles highlight the quality 
products and people of the Greater Lansing area. These stories 
highlight successful businesses in the community and the people who 
comprise the companies.
  In response to market needs, The Greater Lansing Business Monthly has 
become involved in many other endeavors. For example, The Greater 
Lansing Business Index & Survey provides an in-depth look at mid-
Michigan's economy. Other projects include CEO networks, the Greater 
Lansing Entrepreneurial Awards, the Greater Lansing Business Showcase 
and the Greater Lansing Business + Sports Luncheon. The magazine is 
also represented on more than a dozen boards in the area. The magazine 
enjoys a 92 percent awareness and readership rate among businesses in 
the Greater Lansing market.
  Therefore Mr. Speaker, I ask our colleagues to join me in honoring 
The Greater Lansing Business Monthly and its staff for 25 years of 
exceptional service to mid-Michigan employers and their customers.

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