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The AIC has contracted with Battle Creek Unlimited (BCU) for staffing and management services. Two full-time BCU staff members are dedicated to AIC operations.

A benefit of the partnership with BCU, is that the AIC is supported by the President and CEO of Battle Creek Unlimited and seventeen additional full-time staff members with marketing, economic development, loan fund management, event management, and facilitation experience. The AIC’s partnership with BCU provides an instant and credible gateway to the business, manufacturing, education and non-profit communities across Calhoun County.

This partnership significantly strengthens the AIC’s scope of influence at the “countywide leadership table”. The new strategic direction of the organization has been supported, not only by BCU, but the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, the Battle Creek Community Foundation, Marshall and Albion Economic Development Offices, the existing arts community, artists, and the business community alike.

Meet the AIC Staff

Amanda Lankerd, Finance & Operations Manager
lankerd@artsandindustrycouncil.org

Amanda Lankerd has been the Finance & Operations Manager for the Arts & Industry Council since February 2006. Prior to this, she was the Economic Development Manager for City of Marshall. She was also previously employed by the United Arts Council from 1999 to 2003.

Ms. Lankerd has financial management, program administration, economic development, public, private and non-profit management experience. She received a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Western Michigan University.

	Charlie Roberston, Executive Director robertson@artsandindustrycouncil.org