CMURC announces new board members – The Morning Sun

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The Central Michigan University Board of Trustees has approved the appointment of new members to the Central Michigan University Research Corporation Board of Directors.

The new appointees include Kaleb Patrick, interim vice president, CMU Innovation and Online Services; Mitchell Bal, assistant vice president, PNC Bank; and Bob Johnson, editor, MLIVE.

Their wealth of expertise and diverse backgrounds will strengthen CMURC’s leadership team as it steers the Great Lakes Bay Small Business Hub toward prosperity and innovation, said CMU President Bob Davies.

“CMU remains committed to the community and promoting entrepreneurship and innovation in the Great Lakes Bay Region,” said Davies. “The board’s support will ensure that CMURC can continue to strengthen and empower small businesses, creating jobs and driving growth.”

Each new member is ready to contribute insights that will advance CMURC’s mission. Patrick, representing CMU IO, will provide valuable guidance in fostering entrepreneurial efforts in the region through online courses.

Representing PNC Bank, Bal brings a wealth of financial acumen to the board, which is essential for supporting the financial health and sustainability of small businesses.

Bob Johnson, as editor of MLIVE, brings an understanding of media and communications, which is essential for amplifying the voices of entrepreneurs and promoting the Great Lakes Bay Small Business Hub’s visibility within the community.

“The knowledge and depth of these new board members will be a great addition as CMURC looks to address the needs and resources for the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Great Lakes Bay Region,” said Erin Strang, president and CEO of Central Michigan University Research Corporation. “Each community we serve has different resources and different challenges.

“With the continued diversity of our board, we will be able to meet the needs to move our community forward.”

Under the leadership of these new directors, CMURC aims to strengthen partnerships within the region and streamline its services to provide entrepreneurs with a centralized hub for assistance.

By combining existing resources and eliminating duplication of services, the goal of the Great Lakes Bay Small Business Hub is to strengthen pre-existing resources and deliver services to the community through the collaboration of local chambers, community and economic development organizations, and entrepreneurial small business services. organizations.

The appointees will join CMU members Davies, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Mary Hill, Vice President Toby Roth, Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer Shawna Patterson, Vice President John Veilleux, Dean David Ford and principal of Isabella Bank Institute of Entrepreneurship Julie Messing.

They join private sector members Melinda Coffin, Raquel Perez, Felicia Harris, Jeff Stoutenburg and Dan Ward.

An unveiling of the new Small Business Hub in Mt. Pleasant is scheduled for June 26 from 5-7pm at CoWork Mt. Pleasant, 2625 Denison Dr., and the public is invited to attend to witness firsthand the collective efforts of our dedicated board and partners in building a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem. For more information, visit cmurc.com/businesshubbash.

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