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Originally uploaded Mar. 15th, reedited, reloaded March 29th. For Media Business Episode 69: Tony Conley welcomes Rich Herl, a native of the Buckeye State, has been in radio for more than 20 years and joined WILS as News Director in June 2009. He came to the Capital City after spending more than 8 years as News Anchor/Reporter for Cumulus Media in Huntsville, Alabama, where he also did high school football play-by-play and other sports broadcasting duties. Rich's time before then was in Ohio, where he spent time at WWOW Radio in Conneaut before and after his 1999 graduation from Walsh University in North Canton. No stranger to snow, Rich grew up in Ashtabula (a.k.a. the "snow belt") just outside Cleveland. Rich resides in Holt with his wife and daughter. QUESTIONS: What was the most challenging story you've covered? What can we in the media do to be better? How have you managed to stay so far and balanced in your news coverage? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/ Thank you to Benjamin Robinson and Motor City Skyline's music
Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Catherine Behrenbrinker, President and CEO, of Symplicity Communications, Inc., Grand Rapids, MI, a 2024 Best Small Business Awardee winner for this year's cycle of Michigan Celebrates Small Business. In its twentieth year and holding Gala Celebration May 21st in East Lansing, MI, at the Breslin Center. In the interview, they cover Brandon's career path, the company's history, the focus of the company in 2024, what winning this award means for the company, additional information, and how to contact them. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/
Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Brandon Bartneck, VP & GM, of Edison Manufacturing & Engineering, Port Huron, MI, a 2024 Michigan 50 Companies to Watch Awardee winner for this year's cycle of Michigan Celebrates Small Business. In its twentieth year and holding Gala Celebration May 21st in East Lansing, MI, at the Breslin Center. In the interview, they cover Brandon's career path, the company's history, the focus of the company in 2024, what winning this award means for the company, additional information, and how to contact them. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/
"Getting A Grip" is a brand new show for Michigan Business Network, hosted by long-time MBN contributor Michael Maddox. In this weekly program Mike will focus on helping entrepreneurs end the chaos. Through the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) we highlight ways that business owners can clarify their vision, gain traction, and increase team health. Entrepreneur and Professional EOS Implementor, Mike Maddox, highlights the foundational tools of EOS, shares real world examples, interviews fascinating guests, and will challenge your way of thinking. If you are ready to end the frustration and share a few laughs along the way, listen to Getting A Grip each week. For Episode 9: Guest Bio Gabe Muller, Certified EOS Implementer https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabemuller/ Episode/Interview Details Tell us about why you chose to become an EOS Implementer How has EOS Impacted your life personally What are some common themes you have seen in working with clients through the EOS journey What advice would you give to entrepreneurs considering EOS What advice would you give to companies just beginning their EOS journey Lets discuss your “other passions” – flying! How does that tie in to what you teach? *I also like to ask guests to share a motivational movie scene, poem, song – something that gets them fired up! “Don’t Think… Just Do!” Maverick » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/
Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Jeffrey Williamson, Founder & CEO, of Vision Solutions Rx, Sterling Heights, MI, a 2024 Best Small Business Awardee winner for this year's cycle of Michigan Celebrates Small Business. In its twentieth year and holding Gala Celebration May 21st in East Lansing, MI, at the Breslin Center. In the interview, they cover Jeffrey's career path, the company's history, the focus of the company in 2024, what winning this award means for the company, additional information, and how to contact them. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/
Originally uploaded March 20th, reedited March 26th. Jeffrey Mosher welcomed Cathleen Edgerly, Executive Director of Downtown Lansing Inc. Lansing, MI. Welcome Cathleen, remind the Michigan business community about Downtown Lansing Inc.? Last week Governor Whitmer through MEDC named your group among 9 in Michigan to share $200,000 for Downtown Improvement Projects - tell us about that process that it took to get this grant? You have some special plans already set for your allocation, what are the specifics - I hear four businesses are getting a makeover? Did you get support from Mayor Schor for this endeavor? What else could you tell fellow organizations about the Michigan Main Street Vibrancy Grants? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/
Vic Verchereau welcomes Suzy Merchant, who is the retired Head Coach of the Michigan State University Women's Basketball program. She is a Mom, Retired Head Coach of the Michigan State Women's Basketball program, USA Women's Basketball Coach, B1G Coach of Year, 2 time B1G Championships, 18 NCAA’s/Sweet 16's and founder of Empower Her Retreat, but most of all she is a real leader and a genuine person who has found success through her Work Ethic, Character and Passion. Coach Merchant has helped thousands of people in her career and is ready to help you with insights and knowledge on leadership and doing the right thing! This is a fast paced Leadership Lowdown and Vic Verchereau is grateful to hold the door as you enter the award winning world of coach, Suzy Merchant! » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/
Chris Holman welcomes back Nicole Noll-Williams, president and CEO of the Capital Region Airport Authority, Lansing, MI. Following up on last month's question about a 20 year Master Plan, you held an open house, how was the public reaction to the plans? We're midway through, how are wintertime international flights going? Still time to book those trips? Any other news for March 2024? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/
Chris Holman welcomes back Trey Williams, CPA, President of Maner Costerisan, Lansing, MI, to discuss recent promotions at Maner Costerisan. LANSING, Mich. – Maner Costerisan has announced 11 staff promotions within its award-winning, full-service business consulting, wealth management, technology and public accounting firm. Ten team members have been promoted to manager and Kevin Todd, CPA, EA, USTCP, has been elevated to senior manager. Kevin Todd, CPA, EA, USTCP, was promoted from manager to senior manager in Maner’s tax department, where he will focus on tax planning and compliance for individual and for-profit business returns and provide support for federal and state controversy work. Ten team members across five departments received promotions to manager, including: Brendan Baker, CPA, joined Maner Costerisan in 2019 as an intern and started full-time in 2020. He works in the firm’s audit department, providing assurance services to Maner’s telecommunication, nonprofit and education clients. Kelly Decker started at Maner in 2018 and previously served as an associate in the firm’s accounting & outsourced department. Decker works primarily with nonprofit clients and provides foundational accounting-related services. She recently obtained an American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Nonprofit Certification to assist them better. Decker is also a Certified Sage Intacct Implementation Specialist and provides expertise and guidance on software to the firm’s Intacct clients. Adam Frost joined Maner Costerisan in 2019 following a merger with Stevens, Kirinovic & Tucker P.C. He works in the firm’s accounting & outsourced department, providing accounting and financial support to Maner’s government clients. Steven Guipe, CFP®, joined Maner’s Wealth Management team as a wealth advisor in 2021. He collaborates with the firm’s clients to develop highly personalized and tailored financial plans to help them achieve their goals. Additionally, he successfully completed the multi-step, rigorous certification process and obtained his Certified Financial Planner license (CFP®) in 2023, allowing him to provide clients with expertise in multiple areas. Will Kwiecinski, CPA, works in Maner’s tax department, specializing in consolidated returns and affordable housing partnerships with a focus on personal property taxes. Madison Ley, CPA, joined Maner in 2019 after spending time as an accounting clerk at an insurance agency. She works in Maner’s accounting & outsourced department, supporting the firm’s small and midsize business and nonprofit clients prepare their financials and payroll. Ana Loew, CPA, started at Maner in 2021 and works in the firm’s tax department, providing tax services to nonprofit and for-profit clients. She also specializes in guiding organizations through the intricacies of gaining IRS tax-exempt status. Steven Osborn joined Maner in 2016 and previously served as an associate in the firm’s audit department. His daily responsibilities include providing audit and assurance services to nonprofit clients. Madison Reavis joined Maner in 2018 and works in the accounting & outsourced department, providing accounting services to the firm’s nonprofit clients. She specializes in QuickBooks Desktop and Online and is a certified QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor. Adam Rivera, Internal IT, Operations, has over a decade of internal IT experience. In his new role, he will oversee critical IT projects, and continue to support Maner’s internal technology strategy, ensuring its systems are robust, efficient, secure, and forward-thinking. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/
Chris Holman welcomes back Eric Lupher, President of the Citizens Research Council, Livonia, with 4 branches across Michigan. Topic: New Citizens Research Council Report Analyzes Detroit’s Economic Development Efforts LIVONIA, Mich., February 2024 – The Citizens Research Council of Michigan released the first in a two-part series of reports assessing and analyzing the City of Detroit’s economic condition, economic development policies, opportunities for reform and alternative approaches to reliance on tax incentives. The reports were developed at the request of the Detroit City Council’s Legislative Policy Division and designed to help inform the debate over the city’s economic development policy. Click here for the full report: An Assessment of Detroit’s Economic Condition and a Critique of its Economic Development Efforts. Ten years after the City of Detroit declared bankruptcy, Detroit’s economy has improved substantially. That improvement has not changed the economics of business attraction caused by the city’s significant socioeconomic problems and racial disparities that, when combined with high property tax rates, make the city more expensive and lessen the expected rates of return. Detroit has substantial socioeconomic problems to overcome, as evidenced by the report’s income, poverty, and educational data, making it even more difficult for the city to compete, even with nearby metropolitan areas. According to the report, to overcome these socioeconomic problems, city economic development policy relies on tax incentives to make private investment in Detroit more attractive. Like the rest of Michigan, Detroit’s population has been steadily declining, which has played a significant role in its weakened economic base. The city’s population peaked in 1950 at 1.8 million and has fallen each decade since, falling to less than an estimated 637,000 in 2022, a 65.4 percent decline. That massive shrinking means fewer people, workers, and business patrons. “These assessments of Detroit’s economic development efforts will help local elected officials and Detroit’s residents as they discuss, debate, and decide which policy path the city should take,” said Eric Lupher, Research Council president. “It is up to elected officials and citizens to decide what to do with this information.” In a Nutshell Detroit’s economy has improved substantially since it filed for bankruptcy a decade ago, yet the city still has serious socioeconomic problems that, when combined with high property tax rates, make it hard to attract and retain businesses. The property tax rate is one of the handful of costs to do business that the city controls, and to reduce that cost and subsidize what may otherwise be unprofitable investments the city offers tax business attraction incentives—tax abatement and improvements funded through tax increment financing. After nearly 50 years of granting tax abatements and using tax increment financing to provide improvements in the downtown areas, it could be hoped that conditions in the city would have improved sufficiently so that their use would no longer be necessary. A cursory analysis of the cost of locating in the city and the revenues businesses can expect to yield reveals that a gap continues to exist stacking the deck against the city for business attractions. Detroit can ill afford to cease the use of tax abatements until the gap between costs developers face and return on investment is closed. The next report will seek to answer what tax incentives are awarded by the city, whether tax incentives are effective, whether tax incentives are cost-effective, and why the city uses tax incentives. Importantly, it will ask if local elected officials and citizens should consider whether city economic development policy is improperly focused on attracting individual businesses.
Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Christy Howden, CEO & co-Founder, of Wolverine Pickleball, Ann Arbor, MI, a 2024 50 Companies To Watch Awardee winner for this year's cycle of Michigan Celebrates Small Business. In its twentieth year and holding Gala Celebration May 21st in East Lansing, MI, at the Breslin Center. In the interview, they cover Christy's career path, the company's history, the focus of the company in 2024, what winning this award means for the company, additional information, and how to contact them. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/
Chris Holman welcomes Jamie Jacobs, Deputy Director, MCAN, Michigan College Access Network, Lansing, MI, Remind our listeners about MCAN? What have been some highlights in recent months? What's MCAN's reaction to the Governor's State of the State, and recent budget announcements? Do you have other issues keeping you busy connected to the legislature in Lansing? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/
Chris Holman welcomes back Kurt J. Rankin vice president and senior economist for The PNC Financial Services Group, Pittsburgh, PA. PNC’s latest semi-annual survey of small- and mid-sized businesses, which concluded Feb. 2, results are out, tell us about them? Drill down on optimism for next 6 months? So that optimism is for the overall economy and their own businesses? How about profits? PNC’s latest semi-annual survey of small- and mid-sized businesses, which concluded Feb. 2, shows that business owner optimism about economic conditions over the next six months has reached a 22-year high amid lessening fears of a recession. Top-Level Findings PNC’s latest semi-annual survey of small and mid-sized businesses shows that business owner optimism about economic conditions over the next six months has reached a 22-year high amid lessening fears of a recession. A majority of those surveyed (55%) are highly optimistic about the national economy, rocketing up from 34% last fall and 26% a year ago. Four in 10 (40%) are highly optimistic about the global economy, up from 25% last fall and 9% a year ago. Nearly two-thirds of business owners (63%) are highly optimistic about their local economy, up from 47% last fall and 30% a year ago. Optimism also runs high about their own businesses. Eight in 10 business owners (79%) reported that they are highly optimistic about the prospects for their own business, consistent with last fall (77%) and up substantially from a year ago (60%). Manufacturing led other sectors, with 81% anticipating better times ahead for their own businesses. Larger revenue ($20 million to $250 million) business leaders expressed the most optimism about the national and local economies as well as their own businesses, while smaller revenue ($100,000 to $3 million) business owners are the least optimistic. The outlook on profits for the next six months remains steady, with just over half of those surveyed (52%) expecting an increase, midway between the levels recorded last fall (55%) and a year ago (49%). Few businesses anticipate decreases in profits (5%) or sales (5%) over the same time period. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/
Chris Holman welcomes back Jeff Lobdell, president and founder of Restaurant Partners Management, LLC, headquartered Grand Rapids, MI, also serving as chair of the National Restaurant Association, What challenges are the restaurant industry facing as we enter 2024? As a pioneer in the restaurant industry for the past 35 years, what do you think are the main things needed for a successful food business? What can we expect from Restaurant Partners in 2024? Follow up on the Hawaii Wildfire Relief – how much was donated? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/
Chris Holman welcomes Jane Mitchell, MAS, CEO/Owner Jungle Jane Promotions, Lansing, MI. Welcome Jane tell us about your career path? Tell us about your branding business Jungle Jane? What makes your story unique among entrepreneurs? How has your business evolved over three decades? Jane Mitchell - Owner/President I started Jungle Jane Promotions in 1994. I have taken great pride in working with so many people. People ask why would I use you when I can just search the internet? Well when you do that you take the risk that what you think your ordering is what your going to get. When you work with me you deal with me. I stand behind my business ethics. I care about each and every person that I deal with. I am a Master Advertising Specialist (MAS). I'm devoted to both my customers and the industry so I sought out and achieved this certification so that I can be a benefit to you. So what does this mean to you??? Well, I am a Consultant. I consult with businesses and organizations to develop a plan to promote their products and services, recognize their employees, volunteers, and thank their clients or customers with quality logoed merchandise. I will help you use your advertising dollars wisely. I will set down with you and we will discuss what your end goal is. Once we know that, we'll work backward towards a product or program that will fit your needs. It's not a one size fits all option with me. I'm here for you to make sure you're spending your advertising budget in a way that you will get the most out of it. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/
Chris Holman welcomes back Tom Kelly, President & CEO, Automation Alley, Troy, MI. This month they're discussing Integr8 Playbook #3: Additive Manufacturing Q. Thanks for coming back on our show to talk about Automation Alley’s series of Integr8 playbooks. Your next one is focused on additive manufacturing – and we will get into that – but remind us again what this series of playbooks is? · The 2024 Integr8 Roundtable Series offers invite-only roundtable sessions where leaders from industry, academia and government meet. · Each roundtable is focused on a different topic or challenge related to the Industry 4.0 and the transition to digital manufacturing · And then we publish a playbook from each roundtable that provides advice for manufacturers to help them overcome challenges · It all builds momentum towards the Integr8 Roundtable Summit, to be held Oct. 3 in Detroit Q. So, you just released the findings from your third roundtable. What was the focus? And can you tell us about your findings? · Our third playbook was focused on additive manufacturing or 3D printing · Additive manufacturing isn’t new – it’s been around for decades – but what is new is how advanced it has become and what it can do today · Across the country, we are seeing manufactures do amazing things with 3D printing o From rockets to sustainable housing · While some Industry 4.0 technologies are more nebulous like Big Data and the Industrial Internet of Things, additive manufacturing (AM) is hands on and visual. · You can see a new additively manufactured piece being printed and feel it, from a rocket booster the size of a truck to a micro-lattice part the size of a matchhead. Q. What are the challenges? What is holding companies back from deploying it? · A lot of manufactures remain stuck – they continue to do things the old way – and they are just not sure how to implement 3D printing · And then there is the cost – the best 3D printers are not cheap, and we recognize that · At Automation Alley, we encourage manufacturers to start small and we help them get started with funding and training through our Project DAMOnD program. · The process starts with redefining how engineers design products. Design For Additive Manufacturing (DFAM) is a set of processes that focuses on the design, engineering, and production of components or end products through additive manufacturing. · When designing components or products using DFAM, engineers consider material properties, build speed versus accuracy tradeoff, surface finish requirements, and structural integrity as they would with any regular build. Those elements are critical to manufacturing parts that can perform with quality Additional background for MBN reference: The third playbook explores what is possible with additive manufacturing and offers strategies and considerations for adopting an additive mindset. Topics discussed include: · The importance of design for additive manufacturing (DFAM) · Generative artificial intelligence design and additive manufacturing · Project DIAMOnD, a distributed manufacturing and additive manufacturing use case · Additive manufacturing and sustainability · Government support with Additive Manufacturing Forward (AM Forward) · Integrating additive manufacturing programs in education · Building a scalable framework
Originally uploaded March 5th re-edited March 18th, Chris Holman welcomes back Bo Garcia - Dean of Community Education & Workforce Development at Lansing Community College · and Executive Director, Business & Community Institute (BCI) at Lansing Community College. Welcome Bo, remind the Michigan business community about the BCI at LCC? Thank you for recently sponsoring the 2024 Economic Forecast Breakfast, what did you take away from that gathering? What were some of your highlights for 2023? What's your big project or upcoming event this semester? What are your overall objectives for 2024? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/
Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Marc Alexander, Founder & CEO, of Lite Raise, Mt. Clemens, MI, a 2024 Best Small Business Awardee winner for this year's cycle of Michigan Celebrates Small Business. In its twentieth year and holding Gala Celebration May 21st in East Lansing, MI, at the Breslin Center. In the interview, they cover Marc's career path, the company's history, the focus of the company in 2024, what winning this award means for the company, additional information, and how to contact them. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/
The popular Retreat returns this Spring! Welcome to their podcast, where they delve into the empowering world of the empowHER Leadership Retreat. In this recording, they have the privilege of speaking with four distinguished board members: Heather Shea, the Board Chair; Angela Michaels, the Mentor Co-Chair; Daniella Matlick, the Fundraising Co-Chair; and Kristine Kletke, the Host and Communications Chair. The empowHER Leadership Retreat is a transformative event designed for girls in 4th through 9th grades. It's a unique gathering that aims to empower, inspire, provide resilience, and foster a sense of community among young girls. Set against the backdrop of the Breslin Center on the scenic campus of Michigan State University, the retreat is scheduled to take place on April 20, 2024. Their board members will share their insights into the event's various aspects. They'll discuss what the retreat entails, the importance of participating, and the profound impact it can have on young girls. They'll also delve into how individuals and organizations can get involved, whether through mentorship, volunteering, or sponsorship. Join them as they explore this important event and how it instills confidence, and creates a supportive community for young girls. It's more than just an event; it's a movement towards empowerment and positive change.
Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Carrie Rosingana, , CEO, CAMW! Capital Area Michigan Works!, Lansing, MI, but serving Ingham, Eaton and Clinton Counties. THEME: Carrie discusses the upcoming Rosie the Riveter Day held at the capitol on March 21. Question: Tell me more about the upcoming Rosie the Riveter Day? Rosie the Riveter Day, hosted by the Capital Area Manufacturing Council, is a day for the Lansing community to celebrate the storied history of women in manufacturing and the women who started it all, the real WWII Rosie the Riveters. Many attendees dress as Rosie, encouraged, but not mandatory. The event includes the following: Guest speakers from a variety of Michigan organizations. Meet and Greet with Rosies and Veterans. Flyover by Michigan Mentors T-34 Flight Team. Historic vehicles on display. Food trucks. Picture on the Capitol steps. Question: Tell me more about CAMW!’s involvement with Rosie the Riveter Day? Michigan has a rich history of manufacturing. Home to the big three: Ford, General Motors and Chrysler. Birthplace of the assembly line. Many new manufacturing jobs are coming to Lansing in the upcoming year. Ultium Cells is opening a new facility in Lansing by the end of 2024. For those interested in manufacturing job, head to: https://www.camw.org/career-seekers/search-job-listings Carrie and the team at CAMW! have attended Rosie the Riveter Day for many years. Carrie is one of the speakers this year, among many others from the Lansing community. Carrie, please provide details on your involvement as well (why you are speaking, your family connection to Rosie Day, etc.) Question: When is Rosie the Riveter Day this year and how can the public sign up to attend? Rosie Day is hosted by the Capital Area Manufacturing Council at the Michigan Capitol building in Lansing. Thursday, March 21 State Capitol Building in Lansing, Michigan 100 N Capitol Ave, Lansing, MI 48933 The event starts at 3:00 p.m. and ends at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are free! Register to attend at: https://glbmaorg.wufoo.com/forms/m1fdshdl0b0s9ui/
Chris Holman welcomes Payton Heins, President, Northern Lakes Economic Alliance, Boyne City, MI. There were several things Chris was looking to find out from Payton,... Who is Northern Lakes Economic Alliance? You recently started as president of NLEA in January – Can you share a little bit about yourself and what brought you to the organization? What excites you about the region NLEA serves? Any early plans you have in store for NLEA? Anything else you’d like to mention coming up this year for NLEA? Give opportunity to plug this year’s Northern Lakes Economic Symposium and Showcase. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/
Originally uploaded March 4th, re-edited March 14th. Chris Holman welcomes Kristina Johnston, Chief Operating Officer, Flint Genesee Group, Flint, MI. Welcome, Kristina. You serve as chief operating officer of the Flint & Genesee Group. For our listeners who might not be as familiar with your organization, what does the Group do? The Group’s annual meeting coming up. What can people expect from this year’s event? Attracting jobs and investments is a key part of economic development. What are some recent wins and how is the business attraction pipeline looking lately? Talent retention and attraction is a big priority for employers these days. What are you doing in that space? I read that GM and the Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance are partnering again on another round of the Moving Flint Forward Small Business Grant Program. Can you talk about the impact of this program so far? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/
Originally uploaded Feb 23rd, re-edited March 13th. Chris Holman welcomes back Brian Peters, CEO, of MHA, the Michigan Health & Hospital Association, Lansing, MI. The governor provided her executive budget recommendation several weeks ago. What are some of the highlights of her proposal for your association? Addressing our state’s workforce challenges is an issue for all Michigan business owners. How would tuition-free community college pathways for Michiganders benefit hospitals? The state budget always includes annual funding pools for hospitals. Why are these important and how do they benefit the state? What can we expect moving forward with the state budget? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/
Chris Holman welcomes back Jeremiah Mostrom, Chief Revenue Officer at Axios HR, Grand Rapids, MI. February was Human Resources Month, and this is Part 2 to finish out the questions from last time. Chris had several points he wanted to find out from Jeremiah, including: How did the Great Resignation affect the workforce and employers, specifically small businesses? Businesses have had to adjust to work from home, hybrid and more. Should more be expected of employees or will employers need to continue to adapt? If so, how? What trends in work will we see in 2024? It looks like what started as the Great Resignation has become the Great Exhaustion. Workers are tired of meetings, brainstorms, expectations, dealing with people, and figuring out never-ending problems. How can employers manage this or compete? What strategies can employers employ to address employees' concerns and frustrations? Do you think creating a work-life balance has become more difficult in the age of at-home work? A new generation of workers coming up through the pandemic are demanding different (and some may argue higher) standards when it comes to maintaining a work-life balance. How can employers work to maintain the same level of engagement while ensuring they are not isolating or turning off this group? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/
Originally uploaded Feb. 27th, re-edited Mar. 11. Chris Holman welcomes back Jeff Smith, Director of the University Corporate Research Park, East Lansing, MI. Welcome back Jeff, tell us about your role as Director? You're involved with the MARS Tech Hub project, let by the MSU Research Foundation, tell us about that? What makes East Lansing a good candidate as an (EDA) Tech Hub for advanced materials science? Will the FRIB come into play for some projects? What has it mean to have so many quality Letters of Consortium and Non-Consortium Commitment? Is this project a done deal or are you still competing against other regions? What else should we know about MARS? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/
Chris Holman welcomes back Ryan Hundt, CEO, Michigan Works! Association, Lansing, MI. Chris and Ryan cover several topics: What was a highlight of the 2023 Legislative Priorities? What are the 2024 state legislative priorities? Tell us about the upcoming Legislative Day, taking place on March 13. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/
Chris Holman welcomes back James McBryde, President & CEO, MMDC - the Mid Michigan Development Corporation, Mt. Pleasant, MI. Welcome back Jim, we had hoped to get you in January and missed connecting on one of the bad weather days. Remind the Michigan business community of the service territory for MMDC? What were your 2023 highlights? What are you looking forward to in 2024? Talent attraction and retention remains a challenge how is your area addressing this? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/
Chris Holman welcomes back Scott Hiipakka, CEO, Michigan Israel Business Accelerator, Southfield, MI. Scott, could you remind the Michigan business community about the Michigan Israel Business Accelerator, and your focus? The Michigan Israel Business Accelerator (MIBA) had a transformative year in 2023 share some of those highlights? You recently traveled to “The Startup Nation” tell us about that trip? A couple weeks ago MIBA hosted an event with experts from Reichman University and Iron Nation, what were the takeaways? Where do we go from here? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/
Originally uploaded, Feb. 20th, reedited Mar. 8th. Chris Holman welcomed Gabriel (Gabe) Ehrlich, Director of Research Seminar in Quantitative Economics (RSQE), U of M Dept. of Economics, Ann Arbor, MI. Welcome Gabe can you tell us about your department at U of M? We learned of your work in an article in the Michigan Chronicle, about conditions in Detroit, can you tell us a bit about that? You had an updated release about Detroit back on the 2nd of February, what were its findings? What other projects are you currently working on? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/
Originally uploaded Feb. 28th, reedited, reloaded March 15th. For Media Business Episode 68: Tony Conley welcomes Ms. Tyler M. Theile, the vice president, COO, and director of public policy for Anderson Economic Group. Her work includes contributions to projects in all three practice areas as well as business management, operations, and administration of Anderson Economic Group quality standards. Ms. Theile’s recent projects include an economic impact analysis for a mixed-use real estate development, a minority valuation for a beer distributor, an analysis of power transmission infrastructure projects, and an economic impact survey related to auto insurance legislation in Michigan. Other projects include salary surveys and competitiveness analysis, a global survey of water-intensive companies in order to gauge the value of water management innovation, and The State Economic Handbook, 2008, 2009, and 2010 published by Palgrave Macmillan. She has also contributed to previous reports including Automation Alley’s Annual Technology Industry Report and Michigan’s University Research Corridor: Annual Economic Impact Report. Prior to joining AEG, Ms. Theile worked in the executive office of Michigan’s attorney general, where she assisted with research, consumer protection, and external affairs. She has also worked in political fundraising and for the Michigan Senate. Ms. Theile is a graduate of Michigan State University’s James Madison College, where she received a BA in international relations with a specialization in political economy. In this discussion, the pair cover the net economic impact of the National Football League’s National Football Conference (NFC) Divisional Playoff Game between the Detroit Lions and Tampa Bay Buccaneers is expected to exceed $50 million, according to new analysis from East Lansing-based economic consulting firm Anderson Economic Group, LLC. AEG found that attendee expenditures will have a direct economic impact of $31,651,281, with an additional indirect impact of $20,573,333. How did you arrive at these figures? Detroit is hosting the 2024 NFL Draft in April. Do you expect the same economic impact? What can we in the media be better at covering Michigan's economy? Anderson Economic Group also has various industry-specific reports available to view as well as an economic conditions monitor that tracks key economic indicators for Michigan, Illinois and the U.S. as a whole. ### About Anderson Economic Group Since its founding in 1996, Anderson Economic Group has become one of the nation’s premier boutique consulting firms, specializing in business valuation, expert testimony, and public policy. Anderson Economic Group has assisted governments, universities, large corporations, and businesses across the U.S. and abroad. All of the firm’s work is grounded in the core values of professionalism, integrity, and expertise. Anderson Economic Group has offices in East Lansing, Michigan and Chicago, Illinois. For more information or to speak with one of our experts, visit andersoneconomicgroup.com. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/ Thank you to Benjamin Robinson and Motor City Skyline's music
