Businesses
Westside Commercial Association Members
(as of June 2010)
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These businesses are directly supporting revitalization on
Lansing’s Westside through membership in the Westside
Commercial Association.
Alex Hernandez
Lisa Benck, Promotions Committee Chair
Baryames Tuxedo, 3023 W. Saginaw, 517-321-2354
BIGGBY Coffee, 2002 West Saginaw; 484-1979
Deann Brown
Capital City Wireless, 1026 W. Saginaw, 267-9500
Danielle Casavant & Rod Lambert
Dr. Peter Chiaravalli, 1500 W. Saginaw, 485-5738
Consumer’s Energy, 530 W. Willow, 373-6100
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
Good Deals, 1406 W. Saginaw, 517-482-2897
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
Marathon Gas Station, 601 W. Saginaw, 371-1198
Dr. Gregory Maxson, DDS, PC; 1500 W. Saginaw, 485-5629
Heta K. Meta
Michigan Catholic Credit Union, 2001 W. Saginaw, 484-1937
Mike and Julie Morgan, Economic Restructuring Committee
The Rathbun Agency, 529 W. Saginaw, 482-1316
Libby Rice
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
Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Michigan
Chapter, Inc., 815 North Washington, 485-8769
Sparrow Hospital – St. Lawrence Campus, 1210 W. Saginaw
Street, 364-6800
Brad Williams, Organization Committee Chair
Jessica Yorko
(as of June 2010)
Want your business information on this page?
Become a member of the Westside Commercial
Association! Click here.
These businesses are directly supporting revitalization on
Lansing’s Westside through membership in the Westside
Commercial Association.
Alex Hernandez
Lisa Benck, Promotions Committee Chair
Baryames Tuxedo, 3023 W. Saginaw, 517-321-2354
BIGGBY Coffee, 2002 West Saginaw; 484-1979
Deann Brown
Capital City Wireless, 1026 W. Saginaw, 267-9500
Danielle Casavant & Rod Lambert
Dr. Peter Chiaravalli, 1500 W. Saginaw, 485-5738
Consumer’s Energy, 530 W. Willow, 373-6100
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
Good Deals, 1406 W. Saginaw, 517-482-2897
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
Marathon Gas Station, 601 W. Saginaw, 371-1198
Dr. Gregory Maxson, DDS, PC; 1500 W. Saginaw, 485-5629
Heta K. Meta
Michigan Catholic Credit Union, 2001 W. Saginaw, 484-1937
Mike and Julie Morgan, Economic Restructuring Committee
The Rathbun Agency, 529 W. Saginaw, 482-1316
Libby Rice
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
Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Michigan
Chapter, Inc., 815 North Washington, 485-8769
Sparrow Hospital – St. Lawrence Campus, 1210 W. Saginaw
Street, 364-6800
Brad Williams, Organization Committee Chair
Jessica Yorko
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Business Member Spotlight
The Rathbun Agency
The Rathbun Agency
| NorthWest Initiative - 1012 North Walnut, Lansing, MI 48906 - Phone: 517-999-2894 - Fax: 517-999-2897 |
The Rathbun Agency has been a prominent business on Lansing’s Westside since 1956.
Having started as a family 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.
Westside Businesses Are Growing!
staff levels. In the 2008 survey, 47% of respondents said they plan to add new positions in the
coming year, up from 31% in 2007.
Furthermore, 71% said that the Westside Alliance program had directly helped their business,
and 100% said they want to see the program continue. The full survey report is available by
contacting Jessica at jessica@nwlansing.org or 214-5684.
Welcome New Westside Businesses!
Collins Builders
Collins Builders will have a grand opening at
1712 West Saginaw (Saginaw and Cawood)
next month. This property was also vacant
and blighted for several years before Chris
Collins purchased the property last month. He
has completed beautiful exterior and interior
renovations. His business offers windows,
siding, doors, and roofing, and is a supplier
of Universal Windows Direct.
If you are undertaking any kind of home renovation project, be sure to give Chris a call at 517-202-
0184, email him at collins-builders@hotmail.com, or stop by 1712 W. Saginaw. Welcome Chris!
Telltale Photography
Telltale Photography is run by Melissa Keeley, who also serves on the WCA Promotions
Committee. Capital Gains Online Media recently wrote about the business:
In August 2008, she moved to Lansing, decided to create her own job and launched her own
photography business, Telltale Photography, in January 2009. Keeley works from her Westside
Lansing home, but travels throughout the region to shoot weddings and portraits. "I'm lucky in
that I'm in an industry that's going to exist regardless of the economy," she says. "Everyone's
always going to want wedding photographs and it kind of fits a niche market for people who really
value a storytelling element in photography."
Check out Telltale's amazing photo blog at
www.telltalephotography.com or contact
melissa@telltalephotography.com
Jimmy's Smoke Shop
Jimmy's Smoke Shop opened at 1830 W.
Saginaw in December. This property was also
vacant for several years and is now a retail
location offering t-shirts, sweatshirts, snacks,
and as the owner, Rockie says, other "big city
urban items". Stop by and check it out, at
Saginaw and Verlinden, across from Irish Pub.
Welcome new WCA Member: Sickle Cell Disease Association of America,
Lansing Chapter
The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America (SCDAA) has been raising awareness and
helping those with Sickle Cell Disease and their families to better understand the disease for
over 35 years. Once a child, refugee or new resident is diagnosed with the disease Linda Carter,
the Lansing Sickle Cell social worker will provide genetic counseling, financial assistance and
disease education. Sickle Cell Disease is not contagious, but is inherited by the parents which is
why Carter believes that disease education is the first step to eliminating Sickle Cell Disease.
Carter suggests that before having a child, parents should be tested for the Sickle Cell trait in
order to know the chances of their child having Sickle Cell Disease. After the Sickle Cell test,
parents can make an informed decision before having a child. There are several events and
fundraisers going on to inform those suffering from the disease and help raise awareness.
Some of these events are:
El Azteco Now Offers Text Messaging for Weekday Specials
El Azteco is now offering a free text messaging service that announces the weekday enchilada
specials. El Azteco has been serving the Lansing area for over 30 years with great service and
great food. Now El Azteco can help their busy customers with a simple text message which
allows customers to know when their favorite meal is on special. The text message services
costs the same as a standard text and there are no hidden charges. To apply for the service
simply:
Traffic
The Biggby Coffee at the Point, located on 2002 W. Saginaw is now offering daily specials to
ease the frustration caused by the current construction. Each day Biggby provides a catch phrase
and a special to help their customers get through the construction:
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.
Having started as a family 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.
Westside Businesses Are Growing!
- In 2007 and 2008, the
Westside Business survey
asked about the change in
number of employees over the
past year. Responses show
that businesses on Lansing’s
Westside are growing! From
2006-2007, Westside
businesses surveyed reported
a net gain of 24 jobs, and from
2007-2008, a net gain of 31
jobs. A total of 55 positions
have been added by Westside
businesses over the past two
years. Most businesses who
responded to the survey
employ fewer than 20
staff levels. In the 2008 survey, 47% of respondents said they plan to add new positions in the
coming year, up from 31% in 2007.
Furthermore, 71% said that the Westside Alliance program had directly helped their business,
and 100% said they want to see the program continue. The full survey report is available by
contacting Jessica at jessica@nwlansing.org or 214-5684.
Welcome New Westside Businesses!
Collins Builders
Collins Builders will have a grand opening at
1712 West Saginaw (Saginaw and Cawood)
next month. This property was also vacant
and blighted for several years before Chris
Collins purchased the property last month. He
has completed beautiful exterior and interior
renovations. His business offers windows,
siding, doors, and roofing, and is a supplier
of Universal Windows Direct.
If you are undertaking any kind of home renovation project, be sure to give Chris a call at 517-202-
0184, email him at collins-builders@hotmail.com, or stop by 1712 W. Saginaw. Welcome Chris!
Telltale Photography
Telltale Photography is run by Melissa Keeley, who also serves on the WCA Promotions
Committee. Capital Gains Online Media recently wrote about the business:
In August 2008, she moved to Lansing, decided to create her own job and launched her own
photography business, Telltale Photography, in January 2009. Keeley works from her Westside
Lansing home, but travels throughout the region to shoot weddings and portraits. "I'm lucky in
that I'm in an industry that's going to exist regardless of the economy," she says. "Everyone's
always going to want wedding photographs and it kind of fits a niche market for people who really
value a storytelling element in photography."
Check out Telltale's amazing photo blog at
www.telltalephotography.com or contact
melissa@telltalephotography.com
Jimmy's Smoke Shop
Jimmy's Smoke Shop opened at 1830 W.
Saginaw in December. This property was also
vacant for several years and is now a retail
location offering t-shirts, sweatshirts, snacks,
and as the owner, Rockie says, other "big city
urban items". Stop by and check it out, at
Saginaw and Verlinden, across from Irish Pub.
Welcome new WCA Member: Sickle Cell Disease Association of America,
Lansing Chapter
The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America (SCDAA) has been raising awareness and
helping those with Sickle Cell Disease and their families to better understand the disease for
over 35 years. Once a child, refugee or new resident is diagnosed with the disease Linda Carter,
the Lansing Sickle Cell social worker will provide genetic counseling, financial assistance and
disease education. Sickle Cell Disease is not contagious, but is inherited by the parents which is
why Carter believes that disease education is the first step to eliminating Sickle Cell Disease.
Carter suggests that before having a child, parents should be tested for the Sickle Cell trait in
order to know the chances of their child having Sickle Cell Disease. After the Sickle Cell test,
parents can make an informed decision before having a child. There are several events and
fundraisers going on to inform those suffering from the disease and help raise awareness.
Some of these events are:
- Summer Camp in Jackson for 3rd-10th graders, held by the SCDAA in July which takes
time away from their disease and the hospital. The summer camp also allows children
the opportunity to spend time with others who share the same disease. Also in July the
SCDAA looks forward to participating in the Westside Summer Fest at the health fair. - Another way that the SCDAA is helping Sickle Cell Disease is through Bumper Stickers,
which costs $3 and T-Shirts which cost $12. If you would like to purchase any of the
products listed above or would like more information about Sickle Cell Disease, please
contact Linda Carter at 517-485-8769.
El Azteco Now Offers Text Messaging for Weekday Specials
El Azteco is now offering a free text messaging service that announces the weekday enchilada
specials. El Azteco has been serving the Lansing area for over 30 years with great service and
great food. Now El Azteco can help their busy customers with a simple text message which
allows customers to know when their favorite meal is on special. The text message services
costs the same as a standard text and there are no hidden charges. To apply for the service
simply:
- 1. Create a new text message
2. Type ElAzteco in the Body
3. Send it to 41411
Traffic
The Biggby Coffee at the Point, located on 2002 W. Saginaw is now offering daily specials to
ease the frustration caused by the current construction. Each day Biggby provides a catch phrase
and a special to help their customers get through the construction:
- Monday: B determined. Tenacity is required – get in and get wired… with a free shot of
espresso or boosta. - Tuesday: B supportive. No pain (construction); no gain (clean water) – Why even
complain?... Muffins and scones for $1.00, with the purchase of any beverage. - Wednesday: B patient. Plan a little extra time – you’re the next in line… Free tall to grande
upgrade for waiting. - Thursday: B happy. Baristas are ready to serve their customers – with a smile to see you
through (cones)… $1.00 off any grande big chill or iced beverage. - Friday: B green. This construction is saving the Grand River – the environment we will
deliver…use a use a Biggby Coffee mug and get 25% off any beverage of your choice. - Saturday: B detoured. Slow down and wave to the road crew – say ‘thank you’ to the road
crew. - Sunday: B loyal. Construction, no sweat – Do you have a construction frequency card yet?
Come and roll the dice!
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.
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