Michigan Business Network Podcasts

Originally posted January 24, 2023.Tony Conley welcomes Jeff Gilbert, Auto Reporter for WWJ Newsradio 950/CBS News Radio. Audacy, Inc.Auto Reporter--WWJ Newsradio 950/CBS News RadioAuto Reporter--WWJ Newsradio 950/CBS News RadioAudacy, Inc. · Full-timeAudacy, Inc. · Full-time Jul 1990 - Present · 32 yrs 5 mos Jul 1990 - Present · 32 yrs 5 mosI focu…

Vic Verchereau welcomes Mark McDaniel, who is the CEO and Founder of Cinnaire.Describing the past two years as unprecedented would be an understatement to say the least. The CEO and Founder of Cinnaire has seen a number of challenges and tremendous success! He has led the organization through a global pandemic, a global recession, unusual governmen…

Originally posted January 18, 2023.Tony Conley welcomes Brandy Johnson, President, MCCA - Michigan Community College Association. Johnson was selected as the President of MCCA in December 2021. Prior to this role, she served in the Governor’s administration, first as Governor Whitmer's education policy advisor and most recently served as a manager …

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Kyle McGregor, Director of Health Innovations Grand Rapids, Michigan State University Research Foundation (MSURF) and Mike Mraz, President of Real Estate Development, Rockford Construction, Grand Rapids, MIIn their conversation they cover:- How did the partnership between Spartan Innovations and Rockford Construction begin?-…

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Hauwa Abbas, Clean Slate Navigator at CAMW! Capital Area Michigan Works! in Lansing, but serving Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton Counties in Mid Michigan.Greater Lansing Expungement Job Fair to connect job seekers with new employment Monday, February 6th, 1-4 pm at 2110 S. Cedar St. Lansing, MI.1. What is an expungement? 2. The p…

Originally loaded Jan. 28th, Revised Jan. 31st for segment sequencing.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 corpora…

Originally posted January 17, 2023.Tony Conley welcomes Trisha Schlegel, an economic analyst for the Michigan Center for Data and Analytics within the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget. She holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Michigan.In their conversation Tony looks to find out from Trisha:'Michigan’s…

Originally posted 1/11/23Tony Conley welcomes back James David Dickson Managing Editor of Michigan Capitol Confidential.Their discussion covered topics that have come up since the recent election, other voting across the nation. James David Dickson is the managing editor of Michigan Capitol Confidential, a daily news site of the Mackinac Center for…

Originally posted January 10, 2023.Tony Conley welcomes Mr. Patrick L. Anderson founded Anderson Economic Group in 1996 and currently serves as the company’s principal and chief executive officer.Anderson Economic Group is one of the most recognized boutique consulting firms in the United States, and has been a consultant for states such as Michiga…

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Mike Szukhent, Executive Director of MFEA, the Michigan Festivals & Events Association, Lewiston, MI.Their conversation covers a 3-4 minute discussion on a 2022 review, then a 2-3 minute discussion on a 2023 previewWhat were some highlights from 2022?What projects were initiated or continued?Any big events of note?What …

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Ara Topouzian, Executive Director of MVCA, the Michigan Venture Capital Association which recently closed their Novi, MI office in lieu of working virtual for 2023.Their conversation covers a 3-4 minute discussion on a 2022 review, then a 2-3 minute discussion on a 2023 previewWhat were some highlights from 2022?What pr…

Vic Verchereau welcomes John Daniels, who is the president and co-owner of Chelsea Lumber Company.The Chelsea Lumber Company has been a bedrock of this southeastern Michigan community for over a century. The company dates back to 1908 and has been owned in all or in part by the Daniels Family since the 1920's. Starting as the Chelsea Lumber, Grain …

Originally posted December 27, 2022.Tony Conley welcomes Anita G. Fox, Director, of Michigan's Department of Insurance and Financial Services.In January 2019, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer appointed Anita G. Fox to her Cabinet as the Director of the Department of Insurance and Financial Services.DIFS is the State of Michigan department respons…

Originally posted December 23, 2022.Tony Conley welcomes Pat Gillespie, Founder, President, and chief visionary for Gillespie Group since its founding in 1994.Pat has been recognized both locally and nationally as a respected leader and innovative entrepreneur. Pat’s passionate and committed to his team, to collaboration and engaging businesses, an…

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 posted December 19, 2022.Tony Conley welcomes back Patrick De Haan, who started with GasBuddy in 2009.Patrick is welcomed back for another interview, Gas prices drop and then go right back up at the pump, The elections are over did they have any impact? Patrick shares more insight on,... WHY?Patrick shares with Tony what perceptions are …

Originally posted 12/16/22Tony Conley welcomes back James David Dickson Managing Editor of Michigan Capitol Confidential.Their discussion covered the recent election, other voting across the nation, dealing with China, electric vehicles, and the green new deal.James David Dickson is the managing editor of Michigan Capitol Confidential, a daily news…

Originally posted November 21, 2022.Tony Conley welcomes Jeff Gilbert, Auto Reporter for WWJ Newsradio 950/CBS News Radio. Audacy, Inc.Auto Reporter--WWJ Newsradio 950/CBS News RadioAuto Reporter--WWJ Newsradio 950/CBS News RadioAudacy, Inc. · Full-timeAudacy, Inc. · Full-time Jul 1990 - Present · 32 yrs 5 mos Jul 1990 - Present · 32 yrs 5 mosI foc…

Initially posted on November 18, 2022.Tony Conley welcomes Matthew Miller, a Senior Reporter at MLive.Matthew has held several positions with publications since the late 1990s, including Lansing State Journal, before joining MLive in 2022.» Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/» Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqN…

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Chris Miller, Franchise Owner BrightStar Care HomeCare, East Lansing, MI. Their discussion revolves around BrightStar Care Franchisee of the Year. Chris Miller had to overcome Auto-No-Fault Law change, pandemic & Difficult economic conditions.I understand you first worked for your family business in manufacturing and decided…

Vic Verchereau welcomes John Schut, who is the executive director of the Michigan Association of Fairs and Expos.John Schut was recently named Executive Director of the Michigan Association of Fairs and Expos. After serving as a distinguished agricultural educator for over 25 years; most recently the Caledonia Community School system where he co-ta…

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Kristin M. Dziczek back to the Michigan Business Beat. She's the Automotive Policy Advisor at the Chicago Fed’s Detroit office.Their discussion focused on the 29th ANNUAL AUTOMOTIVE INSIGHTS SYMPOSIUM a three day event in Detroit from Jan. 10-12 2023.Making the Shift: Electric Vehicles and Their Impact on Sticker Prices and …

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Julie Thomasma, CEO of Child and Family Charities,Their discussion covers Child and Family Charities receiving $500,000 for new services building. LANSING, MI – MSU Federal Credit Union will help make a difference for families and children through a $500,000 donation to Child and Family Charities’ (CFC) Be the Light cap…

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Nancy Lindman, Director of Public Policy and Research, Michigan Association of United Ways based in Lansing serving StatewideTheir topic of discussion was ALICE in Focus Report Reveals Veterans' Struggle FinanciallyWhat is the Michigan Association of United Ways and how does it support families in Michigan?MAUW recently rele…

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Cindy E. Hales, Ed.D., Vice President of Community Investment, Capital Region Community Foundation.Their discussion covers the details surrounding a grant application period that is currently underway.LANSING, MICH. — The Community Foundation has announced the opening of their 2023 grant cycle. Applications are now open for …

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…

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Teri Sand, Business Services Manager of Capital Area Michigan Works!, Lansing, MI, but serving Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton Counties of Mid-Michigan.Their topic this month is the Business Services Team. How does the Business Services Team at CAMW! support employers?What were some of the BST's biggest accomplishments in 20…

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…

Chris Holman welcomes back U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Senior Senator serving Michigan in Washington, D.C.. Welcome Senator Stabenow, a busy December and 2022 are wrapping up, how much is left for this session in Washington?Among the topics we wanted to highlight I understand the Senate recently saw the Passage of Water Resources Development Act,…

Chris Holman welcomes back Amirika Richardson, T3 Education Officer, Capital Area Michigan Works! Lansing, MI.Their discussion covers the T3 CouncilTell us about your journey at Capital Area Michigan Works!. (Different positions you've held, etc.)Tell us about your current position as T3 Education Liaison.How have you seen CAMW! impact our communit…

Chris Holman welcomes Jose L. Flores, CEO, of Ancor Automotive, Troy, MIWelcome Jose, you were recently a panelist at the MICHauto Summit can you share a bit about your company with the Michigan business community?At the Summit, you were among three leaders participating in the Table Talk: "Why I Choose Michigan" tell us about that discussion.What …

Chris Holman welcomes Jessica Jones, Event Community Specialist in the Marketing Team, Eventeny, Chesterfield, MIHow Michigan Event Planners are Using Technology in 2023 to Increase Revenue, Enhance the Attendee Experience, & Simplify Their Life! Welcome Jessica, I met your team at the recent Michigan Festivals & Events Convention in Port Huron, ca…

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Brendan Rogers, Scott Emerick, co-owners of Kickstand Brewing Company & Cleo & Co. Mixers. In their conversation they cover the newer product line of Cleo & Co. Mixers ● The house-crafted, small-batch, locally sourced collection of cocktail mixers are available in five flavors: Rendezvous, Tuller, Sinister, Zozzled, and Appl…

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Robert McCann Executive Director, The K-12 Alliance of Michigan.This time around they catch up on the K-12 Alliance of Michigan and focus on the expansion to include Monroe County SchoolsTheir discussion covers:The K-12 Alliance of Michigan recently expanded to include Monroe County Schools. What does this mean for your…

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Maura Rylander, Scholarship Director for Women in Defense Michigan.Statewide Defense Organization Awards College Scholarships to Five Michigan WomenWomen in Defense Michigan’s Horizon Scholarship has awarded over $150,000 to women pursuing careers in national security and defense since its 2009 inceptionDetroit, Mich. - Esta…

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Becky Puckett-Wood, Vice President, Corporate & Member Engagement Rhonda Maxwell, Scholarship Subcommittee Co-Chair. Inforum They dicuss the Inforum Scholarship Program ● Inforum launched a new West Michigan scholarship program to help reduce the financial burden for women in the workforce seeking skill development. The scho…

Vic Verchereau welcomes Karin Hurt and David Dye, who are the founders of Let's Grow Leaders."The truth is neither one of us set out to rid the world of cynical, dehumanizing leadership. We both just hit a point of such utter frustration that we started to blog". That's how Karin and David came together and they have been making a huge impact in th…

Vic Verchereau welcomes Dean Rusch, who is the founder and owner of Rusch Entertainment.Dean Rusch brings years of industry experience—he’s hosted more than 1,500 corporate events—and puts exciting twists on classic shows to maximize audience engagement. Take the dueling pianos show, for instance. The show is a hybrid of pianos as well as keyboards…

Tony Conley welcomes back Doug Adler, AAMS®, WMS, a Senior Vice President of Investments at Adler Wealth Management of Raymond James & Associates, with a three-part interview. Doug strives to ensure that all of his clients receive the best possible experience throughout the financial planning process. With over 25 years of industry experience, Doug…

Vic Verchereau welcomes Dr. Jihad Mustapha, who is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Advanced Cardiac & Vascular Centers.This is one of the more amazing stories we have ever shared on the leadership Lowdown. This is inspiring! Jihad Mustapha, MD, FACC, FSCAI, has held many academic and professional titles throughout his career, but the o…

Tony Conley welcomes Kerry Ebersole Singh EVP, Chief Talent Solutions & Engagement Officer, for MEDC, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Their discussions revolve around talent and solutions for that issue in Michigan.CURRENT FOCUSAs the Chief Talent Solutions & Engagement Officer, Kerry leads MEDC’s strategic focus of developing high-w…

Tony Conley welcomes Michael Van Beek, who is director of research for the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. He joined the Mackinac Center in June 2009 as director of education policy. He has authored several studies for the Center as well as analysis and commentaries that have been published in The Wall Street Journal, National Review, The Hill, …

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Alexander S. Rusek, Senior Attorney, Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC, Lansing, MI, to the 'Michigan Business Beat'. An article he just did: Expungement Process for Convictions in Michigan | Six Steps to a Fresh Start: Foster Swift What is “expunging” or “setting aside” a conviction?Why is it important for an individual …

Vic Verchereau welcomes Neal Check, who is the founder of SoundCheck Inc. Vic also welcomes Dawn Check, who is the business manager and integrator for SoundCheck Inc.SoundCheck Inc. was founded by Neal Check after twenty-five years in the low voltage industry. The goal at SoundCheck is to make the confusing world of consumer electronics, easy to un…

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes David Haddad Chair, MiFIA = Michigan Film Industry Association, David and the Association is the EDGE Partnerships November 2022 Spotlight Interview of the Month.Where are you based out of, and please tell us about your mission?Have you been able to serve as a strong collective voice to address common issues in business circ…

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Sarah Jennings, CPA, CFE, CAE, Principal, Director, Community Engagement Director, Maner Costerisan, Lansing, MI.Sarah, please tell the Michigan business community about Maner Costerisan, including its footprint, services provided, industries served, etc. What distinguishes Maner Costerisan from other Michigan-based accounti…

Tony Conley welcomes Todd McCracken, President, and CEO, NSBA, the National Small Business Association.In this 3 part episode, Todd covers business issues that the NSBA is watching out for in Washington DC, He focuses on the Corporate Transparency Act. Todd McCracken currently serves as President of NSBA, directing all activities of the advocacy-or…

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Becky Puckett-Wood, Vice President, Corporate & Member Engagement, Inforum Michigan. This time she's focused on Inforum's Capstone Event• Inforum will host its annual Capstone dinner on Thursday, November 10th, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the JW Marriott.• This year’s event will feature keynote speaker Michelle Li, award-win…

Vic Verchereau welcomes Greg Kampe, who is the men's basketball head coach at Oakland University.Greg Kampe enters his 39th season at the helm of Oakland's men's basketball program. In the 2020-21 season, Kampe led the Golden Grizzlies to the No. 3 seed in the Horizon League tournament and their first-ever trip to the championship game since joinin…

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Mark Ostach - Digital Wellness Expert from Metro Detroit - Beverly Hills, MI. who works with Fortune 500 companies, entrepreneurs, and nonprofit organizations across the state and USLack of Social Connection Puts Our Health at RiskConnection & Belonging is More Important than We Thought According to National Digital Wel…