July/August 2013 Cadillac Area Business Magazine
July/August 2013 Cadillac Area Business Magazine
Business Magazine
JULY/AUGUST 2013 Volume 19-NO. 4
A night of recognition
Essenmacher & Minor honored by the Chamber
See pages 8 & 9
Mission Statement
The Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce is a visible
business leader that advocates and drives business
opportunities. Through business alliances, we are a
catalyst for our membership and provide a persuasive
regional voice benefiting our communities.
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Motivating Employees and The Sandwich Generation
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Missaukee County Jan. 13 Feb. 13 Mar. 13 April 13 May 13 June 12 July 12 Aug. 12 Sept. 12 Oct. 12 Nov. 12 Dec. 12
Labor Force 5,579 5,659 5,646 5,641 5,696 5,920 5,892 5,760 5,623 5,595 5,485 5,645
Employment 4,889 4,933 4,951 5,003 5,168 5,231 5,225 5,195 5,155 5,148 5,027 5,033
Unemployment 690 726 695 638 528 546 667 565 468 447 458 612
Rate 12.4% 12.8% 12.3% 11.3% 9.3% 9.5% 11.3% 9.8% 8.3% 8.0% 8.4% 10.8%
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