Originally uploaded September 25th, re-edited October 31st.Chris Holman welcomes Nick Chaffin, program manager, and Micah Hefty, manager of intercounty operations, WIOA program leaders with CAMW! Lansing, MITHEME: Capital Area Michigan Works! WIOA program leaders give an overview of the WIOA program and their experience as a previousWIOA participan…

Vic Verchereau welcomes Sarah Pierce, who is the Founder and Owner of 517 Living.Fall is here and the fun is all around in the 517 Living world! Sarah Pierce helps us remember the great things to do in Mid Michigan and joins us in packing the car and getting into affordable fall fun! As the Founder of 517 Living, Sarah says "517 Living helped me (m…

Jeff Casey discusses Michigan’s wealth management, election impacts on assets, savings advice, and CG Financial's adaptive planning approach.Di Michigan Business Network

Chris Holman speaks with Todd Gustafson, President & CEO, Kinexus Group, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference.» Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/» Watch MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN» Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork» Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwo…

Chris Holman speaks with David Jurcak, President of Operations, The Grand Hotel, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference.» Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/» Watch MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN» Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork» Follow MBN: twitter.com/MI…

Chris Holman speaks with Brigadier Gen. Scott Hiipakka, CEO, Michigan Israel Business Accelerator (MIBA), from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference.» Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/» Watch MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN» Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork» F…

Chris Holman speaks with Suzanne Shank President and CEO of Siebert Williams Shank & Co., LLC & Chair 2024 M.P.C., from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference.» Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/» Watch MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN» Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibizn…

Chris Holman speaks with Chris Rizik, founder, managing partner, and Chief Executive Officer, Renaissance Venture Capital, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference.» Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/» Watch MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN» Like MBN: www.facebook.co…

Originally uploaded October 1, re-edited October 26th.Chris Holman welcomes Greg Collette, VP, Marketing & Technology, HR Collaborative, Grand Rapids, MI.Welcome to Michigan Business Network and the Michigan Business Beat, Greg, tell us about HR Collaborative?So you're a part of the Kinexus umbrella of services now, but the history started before t…

Chris Holman welcomes Pat O’Keefe, CEO and Founder of O’Keefe, Bloomfield Hills, MI.He had several questions for Pat in this conversation:What motivated O’Keefe to host this economic summit?Who are the speakers?What are they going to talk about?Who should attend?What are the details and how do folks register?Pat's organization is sponsoring an even…

Originally uploaded October 1st, re-edited October 23rd.Chris Holman welcomes back Scott Weaver, President, and Co-Owner of Douglas J Companies, Okemos, East Lansing, across Michigan, Illinois, Tennessee, and more.Scott, welcome back briefly review the array of services and products with Douglas J. Companies?Med Spa has been important among your se…

Chris Holman speaks with Dr. Britany Affolter-Caine, Executive Director, Michigan’s University Research Corridor along with Tyler Theile, COO, Anderson Economic Group, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference.» Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/» Watch MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@Michigan…

Chris Holman speaks with Tammy Carnrike, COO, Detroit Regional Chamber, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference.» Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/» Watch MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN» Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork» Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwor…

Chris Holman speaks with U.S. Senator Gary Peters, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference.» Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/» Watch MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN» Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork» Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/» MBN Instagram: ww…

Chris Holman speaks with U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference.» Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/» Watch MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN» Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork» Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/» MBN Instagram…

Chris Holman speaks with Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference.» Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/» Watch MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN» Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork» Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/» MBN Ins…

If you watched the Paris Olympics then you remember Hamish McArthur’s stand out performance to secure an incredible 5th place finish. Hamish had already stood atop World Cup podiums and won Youth Worlds, but his Olympic showing was a clear level up. In this episode Hamish shares what changed for him in the year leading up to the Olympics and how it…

Originally uploaded October 8th, re-edited October 31st.Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Shibani Putatunda, Economic Specialist, with the Michigan Center for Data and Analytics, within DTMB - the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget for the State of MIWhat is going on in Michigan’s labor market this month?How does Michigan’s unemplo…

Originally uploaded September 23rd, re-edited October 28th.Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Sarah Milanowski, LMSW, CDP, Enrollment and Marketing Manager at LifeCircles PACE, Muskegon, MI.Questions Sarah and Jeffrey discuss:● Can you explain how smart home technologies, like motion sensors and automatic lighting, are specifically adapted for senior safety?●…

Originally uploaded September 12th re-edited October 7th.Chris Holman welcomes back Kim Bode, Dog rescuer (hoarder), community advocate (vigilante), and proud (obsessed) Michigan business owner, 8THIRTYFOUR Marketing, Grand Rapids, MI.Welcome back, Kim, remind the Michigan business community about 8ThirtyFour Integrated Communications? Tell us abou…

Originally uploaded September 25th, re-edited October 19th.Chris Holman welcomes back Anthony Dalimonte, Associate, Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC, Southfield, MI, one of Foster Swift's 6 branches across Michigan. Michigan’s Changes to Paid Sick Leave:Michigan’s paid sick leave laws are changing. Tony Dalimonte is here to talk about what you need …

Originally uploaded September 19, re-edited October 17th.Chris Holman welcomes back Benjamin Bakken, CFP®, CEPA®, Senior Vice President, Lansing Market Director of Tri-Star Trust Bank.Welcome back Ben, it's been a couple of years, remind the Michigan business community about Tri-Star Trust Bank, especially what sets you apart?You were in East Lansi…

Originally uploaded August 12, re-edited October 16th.Chris Holman welcomes back Julie Pingston, CDME, CMP, CTA / President & CEO Choose Lansing, Lansing, MIWelcome back Julie, I understand you're part of a new project?Tell us more about the New Initiative Encouraging Sports Fans to Explore ‘Cities of the Big Ten’?There's a digital passport develop…

Originally uploaded August 15th, re-edited October 15th.On recommendation by Karl Klimek, MBN host of Education's Business – who has been working on some projects with Nigel Francis who among many other roles has served as inaugurator of the Automotive Industry Office in the State of Michigan. Detroit's LIFT, is the national manufacturing innovatio…

Originally uploaded October 3, re-edited October 12th.Chris Holman welcomes back Ryan Hundt, CEO, Michigan Works! Association, Lansing, MI.Welcome back Ryan. remind the Michigan business community about Michigan Works! Association?You recently held your Annual Conference in the Traverse City area, tell us about that?Any sponsors to especially thank…

Chris Holman welcomes Star Crawford, Market Executive Detroit, Bank of America.Chris had several things he wanted to find out in this conversation:Why did Bank of America decide to raise its U.S. minimum hourly wage to $24?Were factors such as inflation considered in making this decision, and when will the salary increase be implemented?From 2017 t…

Originally uploaded September 25th, re-edited October 11th.Chris Holman welcomes Rob Dale, Deputy Emergency Manager and Regional Planner, Ingham County Emergency Management, Mason, MI.About national preparedness month.... Welcome Rob tell us about Ingham County Emergency Management?Is Ingham County's structure like the other Michigan Counties? Is t…

Chris Holman welcomed back Nicole Noll-Williams, CEO & President for the Capital Region Airport Authority, that includes Fly Lansing, The Capital Region International Airport.She shares details about the Breeze Airways, their new service to Lansing, along with some discussion about the upcoming flight schedule and beginning fares. The video then sh…

Chris Holman welcomed Paula Cunningham with the Mid-Michigan Business Travel Coalition, an organization dedicated to promoting the best possible air service in the Greater Lansing region through Capital Region International Airport (LAN). The Coalition consists of organizations that share its mission to support the best interests of business travel…

Chris Holman welcomed Fiona Kiesel, Chief Guest Officer, Breeze Airways to the MBN studio at the Capital Region International Airport. Breeze began flights from Lansing to Orlando, FL the evening before and then was heading for their first flight from Lansing to Fort Myers Beach, FL, that afternoon.Fiona is a strategic leader with a focus on achiev…

Vic Verchereau welcomes Pat O'Keefe, who is the CEO and Founder of O’Keefe.Pat O'Keefe brings a powerful and compelling view to the Leadership Lowdown as he shares the headlines from a program his organization is sponsoring and you can attend! O’Keefe, Northwood University, and DBusiness are partnering to host "The State of the Economy and Role of …

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Jennifer Maxson, Founder and President of Jennifer Maxson & Associates, Belmont, MI.Questions covered in this interview:● As a leadership coach, what do you believe are the most crucial qualities that distinguish great bosses from merely good ones?● How can leaders effectively balance being approachable and maintaining …

You’ve heard of Matt Fultz, but you may not realize just how amazing Matt is. He’s climbed eight V16’s. 8. Eight! By the way, two of them are rarely repeated and recognized as some of the hardest in the world (Hypnotized Minds and Big Z). He’s FA’d 7 climbs V15 and up, including 2 V15’s in one day!! We’re pretty sure that’s a world’s first, but who…

Originally uploaded October 11, re-edited October 18th.Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Melissa Jones, Rapid Response State Coordinator, for Michigan's LEO, the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity along with Tekea Norwood, COO, CAMW! the Capital Area Michigan Works!, Lansing, MI, but serving Ingham Eaton and Clinton Counties.THEME: Michigan Departm…

Faces of Manufacturing is a new show to Michigan Business Network. Cindy Kangas, Executive Director, CAMC, Capital Area Manufacturing Council, Lansing, Michigan, co-hosts with Joy Wagner, HR Manager of Granger Waste Services, also Lansing.Cindy and Joy strive to share the corporate culture, personal stories, and unique personalities of those making…

Originally uploaded October 4thFor Media Business Episode 79:Tony Conley welcomes Tim Daman, President and CEO, Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce.They discuss mid-Michigan's & Michigan's economy and business environment.The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) team works tirelessly to provide value and tools to help businesses connect, gr…

Vic Verchereau welcomes Emilie Wolscheid, who is the owner of Emilie’s Activewear Boutique.After almost 20 years in property management, Emilie Wohlscheid left her career to have more time with her family. Being home with her girls was amazing, but she was left looking for more. In an effort to lose weight, she started running. To hold herself acco…

Originally uploaded October 2ndFor Media Business Episode 78:Tony Conley welcomes Jason Feig is the Midwest Regional Sales Manager for Khan Academy.Their discussion covers a lot of points, but focuses on these questions: What are the fears about AI & Education that you hear from teachers, administrators, parents, students & legislators?How do you g…

Alvaro Rangel, Al, is back on the podcast after 2+ years! Al was one of the first guests and one of the best. The last podcast we did was incredible, but somehow Al managed to top it with today’s episode. He is the founder and head coach of Team Class 5 in San Diego, CA. Al is also part of the Team USA coaching staff and supports the team at World …

Chris Holman welcomes the M.S.U. perspective from the recent Michigan Inventors Expo. His guest for this video; Jenan Jondy, REI Coordinator, Center for Community & Economic Development, University Outreach and Engagement, Michigan State University, Lansing, MI. Jenan, bring the Michigan business community up to speed on MSU's REI?You were on hand …

Vic Verchereau welcomes Karin Hurt, who is the founder of Let's Grow Leaders.Karin inspires courage, confidence, and innovation. A former Verizon Wireless executive, she’s known for growing courageous leaders, building great cultures, and inspiring high-performance teams. She’s the award Winning Author of five books including Courageous Cultures, a…

Melina Costanza is an 8x US National Champion. Sometimes as a youth, sometimes as a collegiate, sometimes in Open, sometimes in bouldering, sometimes in lead, sometimes both. Yes, last year at Open Nationals (2023) she won both Bouldering and Lead. She is set to compete in the 2024 Open Nationals coming up in a week, so after you listen to this pod…

Chris Holman welcomes back Nicole Noll-Williams, president and CEO of the Capital Region Airport Authority, Lansing, MI.The pair had several topics to cover in this month's conversation:Breeze Airways starts soon?The next International Flights season January to April 2025?Upcoming Disaster Preparedness drill in October?expansions/updates where do t…

Originally uploaded July 10th, re-edited September 30th.Chris Holman welcomes Jose Reyes, Executive Director, NPower Michigan, Detroit, MI.Can you explain what NPower Michigan is and the mission it serves? Specifically, how does the organization aim to build a talent pipeline that meets employer needs and engages the local community?Your organizati…

Originally uploaded September 3, re-edited September 26th.Chris Holman welcomes back Teri Sand, SHRM-CP, PHR, CBSP, CRP, Business Services Manager, Capital Area Michigan Works!, Lansing, MI,but serving Ingham Eaton, and Clinton CountiesTHEME: Teri discusses the influx of jobs moving away from degree requirements and toward skill requirements and Ca…

Originally Uploaded August 28th, re-edited September 23rd.Chris Holman welcomes Umar Tahir, VP Marketing, Enterprise Innovation & Digital Assets, LAFCU, Lansing, MI. LAFCU's participation as the main sponsor of the Phil Denny Summer Concert, along with local artists painting the LAFCU letters at the event.LAFCU's Multi-Cultural Day celebration, whe…

Originally uploaded August 27, re-edited September 22nd.Chris Holman welcomes back Lorri Rishar, CEO who is joined this time around by Aaron Bodus, lead communications strategist, EDGE Partnerships, Lansing, Marquette and Chicago.Lorri, you've added to your team again, how is EDGE finding and attracting the talent you need?Aaron, we hear you've com…

Originally uploaded August 27th, re-edited September 20th.Chris Holman welcomes Rod Sanders​​​​, Senior Business Development Manager, Convergence Networks, REO-Town, Lansing, MIRod, remind the Michigan business community about Convergence Networks?What are you seeing right now in the IT Landscape?AI is a huge topic right now; exactly does it mean f…

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Erin Wallace, Director of Quality Assurance, and Education, Michigan Assisted Living Association, Livonia, MI, but recording from Grand Rapids, Michigan.The topic of this conversation: Addressing the Direct Care Workforce Crisis (Training to be Offered to Strengthen Critical Workforce in Long-Term Care)Questions:1) Michigan …

Ward Byrum is the Director of Routesetting for all Movement gyms in the East Region. Yes, that Movement. The biggest climbing gym chain in America and probably the world. That means that Ward and his team decide what the climbing will be like for thousands of climbers. Scratch that, ten’s of thousands of climbers. It might even be hundreds of thous…