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Westside Commercial Association Members  
(as of November 30, 2009)

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These businesses are directly supporting revitalization on
Lansing’s Westside through membership in the
Westside
Commercial Association.

Lisa Benck
BIGGBY Coffee, 2002 West Saginaw; 484-1979‎
Consumers Energy
Deann Brown
Capital City Wireless, 1026 W. Saginaw, 267-9500
Dr. Peter Chiaravalli, 1500 W. Saginaw, 485-5627
Chiffon's Salon, 705 Westmoreland, 485-2311
Cozy Koi Bed and Breakfast, 720 Seymour, 881-5938
Dicker'n Deal Cash Centre; 1917 West Saginaw; 346-7676
Domino’s Pizza, 820 W. Saginaw, 372-3030
El Azteco Restaurant, 1016 W. Saginaw, 485-4589
Famous Taco, 1909 W. Saginaw, 517-321-TACO
Colleen Fahrenbach, DDS, 1500 W. Saginaw, 485-8615
James Figenshau, DDS, 1500 W. Saginaw, 485-5738
Hay and O’Rourke, PC, 221 W. Saginaw, 372-2900
Irish Pub and Grill, 1910 W. Saginaw, 482-3916
J&J Appliance and Furniture , 1901 W Saginaw St, 485-9300
M3: Motion Marketing Media; Seymour Ave; 517-203-3333
Dr. Gregory Maxson, DDS, PC;  1500 W. Saginaw, 485-5629
Michigan Catholic Credit Union, 2001 W. Saginaw, 484-1937
Mike and Julie Morgan
The Rathbun Agency, 529 W. Saginaw, 482-1316
Sawyer’s Gourmet Pancake House, 608 W. Saginaw
Kevin Schwemmin, MSU Center for Service Learning and
 Civic Engagement
Scribbles and Giggles Child Care, 609 N. Verlinden,
 482-1551
Brad Williams
Jessica Yorko



















Irish Pub












El Azteco








Rathbun Insurance















Holy Cross Church

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The Rathbun Agency
















The Rathbun Agency has been a prominent business on
Lansing’s Westside since 1956. Having started as a family
NorthWest Initiative - 1012 North Walnut, Lansing, MI 48906 - Phone: 517-999-2894 - Fax: 517-999-2897
business over fifty years ago, the company is still close knit and committed to providing clients
the best service. The Rathbun Agency moved to its location at 529 West Saginaw in 1968, at the
corner of Pine and Saginaw.

The Rathbun Agency provides personal and commercial insurance to individuals, businesses
and groups. Personal insurances includes auto, homeowners, commercial, life and health.
Rathbun’s carriers include Accident Fund,
Citizens, State Auto, Progressive, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Delta Dental, Hastings Mutual, Auto
Owners and Michigan Millers.

With over 5,000 clients in Mid-Michigan, Rathbun continues to provide excellent service by
following a few simple rules:answering the phone in less than three rings, being honest with
clients, and helping save people money with extremely competitive rates. “That’s our business,
saving people money and providing superior protection,” says President John Keel.

Rathbun is also dedicated to Lansing’s Westside. Executive Vice President Paul Rathbun says
the company has had opportunities to relocate to different parts of Michigan but has stayed on
West Saginaw Street because of the great sense of community pride. “The neighborhood has
been good to us and we have high visibility on Saginaw Street,” he says. To learn more about
The Rathbun Agency, call 517-482-1316 or visit
www.rathbunagency.com.

Michigan Catholic Credit Union invites all
WCA Members to do your banking with us!










We are a full service financial institution that is right here
in your neighborhood offering a full range of commercial
products and services for our local business owners and your employees. All WCA Members can
join the MCCU.  Michigan Catholic Credit Union has been proudly doing business in the
community for almost 60 years. Please stop by and visit the branch. We are the round building
located at 2001 W. Saginaw or you may contact Patty Ruedisueli, Branch Manager, at 484-1937,
ext. 1901. You can also visit our website at
www.michcathcu.org.

New Items at Shanora’s

Shanora’s at 829 W. Saginaw (corner of Saginaw &
Butler) is now selling suits, men’s dress socks, and
fine ladies’ apparel. Beautiful items for church,
weddings, graduations, and other formal events.  
Shanora’s also has great deals this month on Extra
Large (60”) polyester nylon umbrellas with wooden
handles: $9.95 each or $14.95 for two.
More info: 485-5377.

WCA Window Decals

The Westside Commercial Association’s (WCA) Organization Committee began meeting in July
and quickly decided on a first project: window decals for all WCA members.  These attractive 4” x
5” window stickers have been provided to all current members of the WCA members, and are
now being proudly displayed at businesses and homes throughout Lansing’s Westside.
To get your window decal, join or renew your membership by
clicking here.

Westside Businesses Working Together

A round of applause goes out to the businesses to contributed to
the first-ever district-wide holiday campaign for Lansing’s Westside
. This campaign was inspired by the November 18 workshop with
Denise Peek from the Mid-Michigan Entrepreneur Institute, and by
the enthusiasm of Patty Ruedisueli from the Michigan Catholic
Credit Union. The campaign includes 1.5 miles of fresh garlands
and bows along Saginaw Street between Stanley Street and
Washington Avenue, as well as garlands and wreaths at Michigan
Catholic Credit Union, Dicker and Deal, Dentists at 1500 W.
Saginaw, Toolan’s, Capital City Wireless, Sawyer’s, David Haddrill,
CPA, and Shanora’s.

A full page Happy Holidays from Lansing’s Westside ad also appeared in the December 10
Lansing City Pulse, with special holiday ads from Shanora’s, El Azteco West, Amy’s Catering,
Toolan’s Deli, Capital City Wireless, J&J Appliance, Dr. Gregory Maxson, and Dr. Peter
Chiaravalli. Other contributors to the campaign include: Dicker and Deal, Dr. Colleen
Fahrenbach, DDS, Dr. James Figenshau, DDS, Hay & O’Rourke, P.C., Attorney’s At Law, David E.
Haddrill, P.C., Holy Cross Church, Irish Pub & Grill, Lansing Hand Car Wash & Detail, Catholic
Credit Union, Quality Dairy, The Rathbun Agency, Robert’s Hairstyles, Sawyer’s Gourmet
Pancake House, Sparrow Specialty Hospital at St. Lawrence, and WD Guerre and Associates.

The campaign was also possible thanks to: MSU Junior Hospitality Student,Tim Carn who
helped Jessica and Nikki hang garlands and bows on December 7 and Gene Townsend who
provided ladders and a truck. Thanks also Lansing City Pulse and Hickory Corners Nursery for
providing special discounts for the ad and garlands.
Westside Commercial Association Mission:
To create enjoyable and prosperous business and residential areas on Lansing’s Westside.
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