Best Jessi and Susan Podcasts (2025)

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Michigan Business Beat | Lindsay Gainor, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK, 2025's Career Move Season 10:37

4d ago10:37

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Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Lindsay Gainor, VP of HR and Talent Management, Two Men And A Truck, Lansing, MI.What makes this year’s Career Move Season different from previous years?How has TWO MEN AND A TRUCK adapted its hiring strategy to attract and retain talent?What career advancement opportunities are available for new hires?Can you share a s…

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Michigan Business Beat | Elissa Sangalli, Northern Initiatives, Connecting Underserved Borrowers 8:40

4d ago8:40

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Originally uploaded July 11th, re-edited April 22nd.Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Elissa Sangalli, President/CEO, Northern Initiatives, Marquette, MI. Questions 1. Can you explain the significance of Michigan having the largest state-supported CDFI program in the nation? 2. How will the $19 million awarded in this second round of MEDC funding specificall…

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Leadership Lowdown | Rick Ruble - Grow the Leader, Grow the Organization 41:15

5d ago41:15

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Vic Verchereau welcomes Rick Ruble, who is the Summit Point Leader for the Global Leadership Summit's Lansing area site.Rick Ruble has joined the effort to bring a worldwide event to the Mid-Michigan area. The Global Leadership Summit event reaches over 300,000 people in excess of 500 locations across the globe. As the Summit Point Leader for the L…

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Michigan Business Beat | Teri Sand, CAMW! Key Statistics from 2024 & Available 2025 Resources 6:35

6d ago6:35

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Originally uploaded February 4th, re-edited April 20th.Teri Sand, SHRM-CP, PHR, CBSP, CRP, Business Services Manager, Capital Area Michigan Works!, Lansing, MI, but serving Ingham Eaton, and Clinton CountiesTHEME: Capital Area Michigan Works! Business Services Manager, Teri Sand, recaps some of CAMW!’s key statistics from 2024 and available resourc…

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Media Business | Jessie Stipcak, How Media Deals w/ Entertainment, Sports Bars & Pickleball Trend 20:55

8d ago20:55

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Originally Uploaded March 7th, reloaded April 18thFor Media Business Episode 84:Tony Conley has a three-part conversation with Jessie Stipcak is the owner of Reno's North Sportsbar in DeWitt Township. She previously owned Reno's East (East Lansing) and Reno's West (Delta Township) and previously was the principal operator of Timber Ridge Golf Club …

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Michigan Business Beat | Susan Corbin, LEO - FY '26 Budget discussion w/ Business, Community Leaders 8:00

11d ago8:00

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Originally uploaded March 28th, re-edited April 16th.Jeffrey Mosher welcomed back LEO Director Susan Corbin with Michigan's Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. Recently , The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) joined local business and community leaders in Lansing to discuss how Gov. Whitmer’s proposed FY26 budget…

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Michigan Business Beat | Mark McDaniel, Cinnaire on Housing, Community Impact & Pancake-Palooza 6:58

11d ago6:58

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Originally uploaded February 6, re-edited April 5th.Chris Holman welcomes back Mark S. McDaniel, President & CEO, Cinnaire, headquartered in Lansing, MI, covering 9 states.Welcome back Mark, please remind the Michigan business community about Cinnaire?What were some highlights of 2024?Recent headlines for Cinnaire have included La Joya Gardens Gran…

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Michigan Business Beat | Tom Kelly Integr8 2025, Right-Sizing the Event/Reports for Maximum Impact! 6:36

11d ago6:36

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Originally uploaded March 12, re-edited April 5th.Chris Holman welcomes back Tom Kelly, President & CEO, Automation Alley, Troy, MI.Integr8 2025 discussion:Integr8 is your annual event series and Automation Alley changed its format for Integr8 last year from a single-day event to a multi-event roundtable series with corresponding industry playbooks…

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Michigan Business Beat | Sandy Baruah, Detroit Regional Chamber Reflections and Look Ahead to Policy 6:52

11d ago6:52

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Originally uploaded March 11th, re-edited April 4th.Chris Holman welcomes back the Honorable Sandy K. Baruah, president and chief executive officer of the Detroit Regional Chamber.Welcome back Sandy, we value our periodic discussions for you, one last look at 2024 what was its big highlight?You recently hosted your Detroit Policy Conference, can yo…

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Michigan Business Beat | Jungle Jane Mitchell, Three Decade Evolving Entrepreneur SBAM Women Cohort 6:45

11d ago6:45

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[Kim Bode / 8ThirtyFour Integrated Communications' spotlight, participant in SBAM's Women’s Entrepreneurial Fellowship] Chris Holman welcomes back Jane Mitchell, MAS, CEO/Owner Jungle Jane Promotions, Lansing, MI.This is the fifth of five interviews in a series.There were several questions Chris wanted to find out from Jane:● What makes your busine…

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Michigan Business Beat | Scott Weaver, Douglas J. Companies, on Growth, Innovation & Future Plans! 6:36

11d ago6:36

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Chris Holman welcomes back Scott Weaver, President, and Co-Owner of Douglas J Companies, Okemos, East Lansing, across Michigan, Illinois, Tennessee, Nebraska.There were several things Chris wanted to find out in this conversation;Scott, welcome back briefly review the array of services and products with Douglas J. Companies?Med Spa has been importa…

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Michigan Business Beat | Paul Gentilozzi, New Vision Lansing; Paul's Career and Upcoming Project 6:46

11d ago6:46

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Chris Holman welcomes back Paul Gentilozzi, Owner, of Gentilozzi Real Estate, & Principal of New Vision Lansing, East Lansing, MI.The pair discuss Paul's entrepreneurial life; CEO's Diverse Career in MotorsportsPaul Gentilozzi, CEO of New Vision Lansing, LLC, discusses his diverse career spanning real estate development and motorsports. He mentions…

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Michigan Business Beat | Zac Clark Lansing Lugnuts: Season Recap, Economic Impact & 2025 Sneak Peek 5:55

11d ago5:55

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Originally uploaded October 1st, re-edited March 30th.Chris Holman welcomes Zac Clark, General Manager, Lansing Lugnuts, Lansing, MI.So Zach your season just wrapped up, how did it go, and remind the Michigan business community about your overall baseball affiliation as a minor league team?What sort of economic impact for Mid-Michigan are we seeing…

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Michigan Business Beat | Erin Wright on Kinexus Group’s Impact & Hiring Opportunities 6:04

11d ago6:04

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Chris Holman welcomes Erin Wright, Chief People Officer at Kinexus Group, Benton Harbor, MI.There were several things Chris wanted to find out from Erin in this conversation:I understand Kinexus Group helps individuals of all ages with a number of things and that you serve the business community around the state of Michigan. Do you mind telling me …

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Michigan Business Beat | Bill Burke, on Leadership, Football, and Victory Beyond the Game 6:43

11d ago6:43

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Originally uploaded February 26th, re-edited March 27th.Chris Holman welcomes Bill Burke, Author, Coach, Speaker, Former Michigan State University Quarterback.There were several things Chris wanted to find out from Bill in this conversation:Welcome Bill, tell us about your career and current ventures?We understand you just wrote a book 'Victory Out…

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Jessie Reyez: Palo Santo (Smell Science with Pamela Dalton) 53:04

10d ago53:04

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Join Grammy-nominated Colombian-Canadian singer, Jessie Reyez for a chat about her hypnotic ode to “Palo Santo”. We talk about smudging, incense rituals in Colombia vs North America, crowd surfing accidents, how we smell, why smells produce such strong emotional responses, the DOD’s “Stink Bomb” and more!…

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Leadership Lowdown | Dr. Eleanore Kue - "Wondering About My Purpose" 42:24

12d ago42:24

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Vic Verchereau welcomes Dr. Eleanore Kue, who is the Founder of 100 Families Initiative.Dr. Eleanore Kue is on a Journey and the destination is yet to be determined. She shares that she is "deeply passionate about bringing hope and healing to those in need." Born in Cameroon, Africa, she began her journey of service at a young age. She says, "I mov…

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Michigan Business Beat | Nakia Mills, BBB - Torch Awards & Protecting MI Businesses from Scams 6:35

15d ago6:35

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Originally uploaded July 29th, fixed static glitches reuploaded April 11th.Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Nakia Mills, Director of Marketing Better Business Bureau®, Serving Eastern Michigan & the Upper Peninsula in Southfield, Michigan.Their discussion covered BBB Torch AwardsOur Torch Awards are coming up on October 23rd. Nominations will begin bei…

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Michigan Business Beat | Pavan Muzumdar, Project DIAMOnD, Edward Moffett, The Moon Ring 14:10

17d ago14:10

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Originally uploaded April 4th, reloaded April 10th.Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Pavan Muzumdar, CEO of Project DIAMOnD, by Automation Alley, Troy, MI, with Edward Moffett, creator of The Moon Ring, Rochester, MI.Pavan remind the Michigan business community about Project DIAMOnD?( a 3D initiative created by Automation Alley and funded by Oakland County, …

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Leadership Lowdown | Dara Mayhoe - Journey of Hope, Finding Grace 42:10

19d ago42:10

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Vic Verchereau welcomes Dara Mayhoe, who is an Entrepreneur, Motivational Speaker & Author.Dara Mayhoe is a Lansing entrepreneur, an employer and an author with an inspiring story. Her book, “A Wonderful Change,” shares her life that started in poverty and real struggle. Writing the book she hoped would bring redemption and healing, but it has prov…

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Media Business | Bob Trezise, How Media Deals with Economic Development in 2025 19:50

22d ago19:50

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Originally Uploaded February 4th, reloaded April 6thFor Media Business Episode 83:Tony Conley has a three-part conversation with Bob Trezise has been President & CEO of the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) since 2011, representing the Lansing, Michigan region (Clinton, Eaton and Ingham counties) with an MSA population of over half a million…

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Media Business | Nicole Noll-Williams, How Media Deals w/ Travel Trends, Airport Growth 20:15

1M ago20:15

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Originally Uploaded January 29th, reloaded March 29thFor Media Business Episode 83:Tony Conley has a three-part conversation with Nicole Noll-Williams, the President and CEO of the Capital Region Airport Authority.In their conversation Tony covered several topics with Nicole: -Breeze Airways, American, Delta Apple Vacation flights. -TSA Pre-Check E…

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RÜFÜS DU SOL: INHALE/EXHALE (Breathwork Science with Jack Feldman) 53:20

1M ago53:20

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Join RÜFÜS DU SOL lead singer Tyrone Lindqvist for a deep dive on the breathing tools he and his band use to sustain their demanding live performances and on the experience that inspired their latest album. Also joining us is perhaps the best known expert on the subject from the science world, UCLA neurologist Dr. Jack Feldman. We cover the psyched…

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Michigan Business Beat | Amanda J. Dernovshek, Foster Swift, Corporate Transparency Act Update 6:41

1M ago6:41

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Originally uploaded March 14, re-edited March 20th.Chris Holman welcomes back Amanda J. Dernovshek, Shareholder, Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC, Lansing, MI with 6 offices across the state. There were several things Chris Holman wanted to find out from Amanda in this conversation:What is the latest update regarding the Corporate Transparency Act?S…

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Michigan Business Beat | Lisa Brown, HR Collaborative Keeping Track of the Earned Sick Time Act 6:52

1M ago6:52

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Originally uploaded February 11, re-edited March 16th.Chris Holman welcomes Lisa Brown, SHRM-CP, VP, Client Services, HR Collaborative, Grand Rapids, MI.Welcome Lisa, remind us about HR Collaborative?New rules for Earned Sick Time takes effect in Michigan soon, what's the latest?What are the other big HR issues in early 2025?How is your company hel…

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Michigan Business Beat | Cliff Hammond Foster Swift, Michigan Earned Sick Time Act March '25 Updates 7:07

1M ago7:07

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Chris Holman welcomes back Clifford {Cliff} Hammond, Shareholder, Employment & Labor Lawyer, Foster Swift Collins & Smith, Southfield and Lansing - Foster Swift, with a half dozen locations across Michigan.Chris had several questions about the Michigan Earned Sick Time Act for this conversation:Welcome back Cliff as of mid-March 2025, where do we s…

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Michigan Business Beat | Nicole Noll-Williams, Award Winning, Event Hosting, Economic Driver Airport 6:46

1M ago6:46

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Chris Holman welcomes back Nicole Noll-Williams, president and CEO of the Capital Region Airport Authority, Lansing, MI.Congratulations, The Michigan Association of Airport Executives (MAAE) has honored you with the 2024 Airport Manager of the Year Award, tell us about that?Your facility is hosting a special event at the end of next week with CAMC …

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Michigan Business Beat | Jim Benedict, PNC Bank - Discusses Business Exit Planning's "Five Ds" 6:38

1M ago6:38

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Chris Holman welcomes Jim Benedict, a managing director at PNC Private Bank and an expert on business succession and transitions. [Up to speed notes from PNC: Most people are surprised to learn that more than 27% of U.S. companies are family owned. In fact, family-owned businesses contribute $5.9 trillion — or about 64% — to total U.S. GDP. Despite…

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Michigan Business Beat | Kelli Ellsworth Etchison, LAFCU Working for Their Community 2024 into 2025! 6:41

1M ago6:41

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Originally uploaded February 6, re-edited March 17th.Chris Holman welcomes Kelli Ellsworth Etchison, Chief Marketing Officer, and Chief Diversity Officer, LAFCU, Lansing, MI.Welcome back Kelli, first remind the Michigan business community about LAFCU? What were your highlights for 2024?Recent headlines from LAFCU have included a dramatic reduction …

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Michigan Business Beat | Shibani Putatunda, Michigan Center for Data and Analytics, MI Feb.'25 Data 4:45

1M ago4:45

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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 did Michigan’s labor market compare with the U.S. workforce in February?What in…

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Michigan Business Beat | Cindy Kangas, CAMC, Presenting Michigan Rosie the Riveter Day 2025 and More 6:28

1M ago6:28

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Chris Holman welcomes back Cindy Kangas, Executive Director, CAMC, Capital Area Manufacturing Council, Lansing, MI.What's happening in Manufacturing today?Tell me about the event you have coming up?Why is it important to celebrate Rosies?What activities and speakers will be attending?How does this support women in STEM careers and young ladies in t…

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Michigan Business Beat | Christy Howden a member of SBAM's First Women’s Entrepreneurial Fellowship! 6:39

1M ago6:39

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[Kim Bode / 8ThirtyFour Integrated Communications' spotlight, participant in SBAM's Women’s Entrepreneurial Fellowship] Chris Holman welcomes Christy Howden; owner of Wolverine Pickleball, Ann Arbor, MI.This is the third of four interviews in a series.There were several questions Chris wanted to find out from Christy:Welcome Christy, tell us about …

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Michigan Business Beat | Lillian Werbin a member of SBAM's First Women’s Entrepreneurial Fellowship! 6:26

1M ago6:26

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[Kim Bode / 8ThirtyFour Integrated Communications' spotlight, participant in SBAM's Women’s Entrepreneurial Fellowship] Chris Holman welcomes Lillian Werbin, CEO/Co-Owner, Elderly Instruments, East Lansing, MI.This is the fourth of five interviews in a series.There were several questions Chris wanted to find out from Lillian:About Your Business ● W…

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Michigan Business Beat | Ryan Hundt, Michigan Works! Association 2024 Wins '25 Workforce Priorities 7:30

1M ago7:30

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Originally uploaded February 7th, re-edited March 14th.Chris Holman welcomes Ryan Hundt, CEO, Michigan Works! Association, Lansing, MI, but serving statewide.Remind Michigan business community about Michigan Works! Association?What were some highlights of 2024?Beyond those MW!A serves as the advocate for the 16 statewide branches, what issues did y…

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Michigan Business Beat | Todd Gustafson, Sharing the Story of Kinexus 6:56

1M ago6:56

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Chris Holman welcomes Todd Gustafson, President and Chief Executive Officer, Kinexus, Benton Harbor, MI.Welcome back Todd, (share about you and your experience that has led you here)?Tell me more about Kinexus Group and how you are structured (our purpose, how many nonprofit organizations we have, our newly acquired for profit, our charter school, …

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Michigan Corners | Tony McCaul - Look at Those Critters! 41:25

1M ago41:25

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Vic Verchereau welcomes Tony McCaul, who is the Executive Director at Critter Barn.The story began in 1984. The founder of the Critter Barn, Mary Rottschafer, explained "With the excitement of moving out in the country, came the hope of a larger garden and a do-it-yourself lifestyle. A surprise party planned by a group of friends changed the course…

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Leadership Lowdown | Mark Whitacre - Transforming Lives 41:15

1M ago41:15

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Vic Verchereau welcomes Mark Whitacre, who is Vice President, Culture & Care at Coca-Cola Consolidated.Mark Whitacre is an Ivy League Ph.D. and the highest-ranked executive of any Fortune 500 company to become a whistleblower in US history, and is responsible for uncovering the ADM price-fixing scandal in the early 1990's. Mark Whitacre wore a wire…

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Faces of Manufacturing | Episode 18 - Original Rosie The Riveters Celebration SOON! 40:30

2M ago40:30

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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…

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Michigan Business Beat | Chris Miller, Martin Commercial Properties - Industrial/Investment Advisory 6:48

2M ago6:48

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Chris Holman welcomes Chris Miller, SIOR, Senior Vice President, Martin Commercial Properties, Lansing, MI.This discussion is the first of three with Martin Commercial Properties team, and focuses on Industrial and Investment Advisory.These were the questions they cover in this conversation: With industrial vacancy rates holding steady, what factor…

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Michigan Business Beat | Eric Rosekrans, Thomas Jamieson, Martin Commercial Properties, Office Space 7:08

2M ago7:08

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Chris Holman welcomes Eric Rosekrans, CCIM, Executive Vice President, Martin Commercial Properties, and Thomas Jamieson, Martin Commercial Properties, Lansing, MI.This discussion is the second of three with Martin Commercial Properties team, and focuses on their Office Advisory.These were the questions they cover in this conversation: Office Adviso…

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Michigan Business Beat | Nancy Marshall a member of SBAM's First Women’s Entrepreneurial Fellowship! 6:56

2M ago6:56

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[Kim Bode / 8ThirtyFour Integrated Communications' spotlight, participant in SBAM's Women’s Entrepreneurial Fellowship] Chris Holman welcomes Nancy Marshall, Owner of Marshall Sales Incorporated, Detroit area, MI.This is the first of four interviews in a series.There were several questions Chris wanted to find out from Nancy:What makes your busines…

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Michigan Business Beat | Carson Patten, Samantha Le, Martin Commercial Properties - Retail Advisory 7:32

2M ago7:32

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Chris Holman welcomes Carson Patten, Vice President, Retail Advisor, Martin Commercial Properties, and Samantha Le, Senior Associate, Retail Advisor, Martin Commercial Properties,This discussion is the third of three with Martin Commercial Properties team, and focuses on their Retail Advisory.These were the questions they cover in this conversation…

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Michigan Business Beat | Kellie Dean, Dean Transportation Reviewing Four Decades of Service. 7:00

2M ago7:00

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Originally uploaded January 28, re-edited February 21st.Chris Holman welcomes back Kellie Dean, CEO, Dean Transportation, Lansing, MI.Welcome back Kellie, remind the Michigan business community about Dean Transportation and all your services?Please share some of your history?What were some highlights for 2024?What is the focus for 2025?As they wrap…

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Michigan Business Beat | Roger Curtis, Youth Solutions: Developing Michigan's Future Workforce 7:06

2M ago7:06

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Chris Holman welcomes back Kinexus / HR Collaborative spotlight guestRoger Curtis, Executive Director, Youth Solutions, Benton Harbor, MI. There were several questions Chris wanted to find out Tell me more about Youth Solutions and what you all do?Roger, MBN has known you in many roles review that?How many youth do you typically impact each year? (…

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Michigan Business Beat | Diane Arnold a Member of SBAM's First Women’s Entrepreneurial Fellowship! 7:00

2M ago7:00

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[Kim Bode spotlight, participant in SBAM's Women’s Entrepreneurial Fellowship] Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Diane Arnold, owner of Neuco Furniture & Upholstery, Traverse City, MI.This is the second of four interviews in a series.There were several things he wanted to find out in this conversation:What have been some successes/challenges you’ve faced in …

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Michigan Business Beat | Paula Macpherson, Velocity: Driving Startup Growth in Macomb County 6:49

2M ago6:49

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Chris Holman welcomes Paula Macpherson, Executive Director, Velocity, Macomb County, MI.There were several things Chris wanted to find out from Paula in this conversation:1.Velocity has been a driving force in supporting startups in Macomb County for over 11 years. Can you share some of the key challenges and opportunities you've seen in fostering …

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Michigan Business Beat | Dennis Shaver, Centropolis Accelerator @ L.T.U. Services and MIC Connection 6:46

2M ago6:46

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Originally uploaded October 3rd, re-edited February 20.Chris Holman welcomes Dennis Shaver, Product Development Program Director, Centropolis Accelerator @ Lawrence Technological University.Remind Michigan business community about the Centropolis Accelerator?What is your connection with this year's recent Michigan Inventors Coalition's Annual Expo?…

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Michigan Business Beat | Julie Pingston, Choose Lansing Celebrating 2024 Anticipating the Future! 7:15

2M ago7:15

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Originally uploaded January 28, re-edited March 3rd.Chris Holman welcomes back Julie Pingston, President & CEO, Choose Lansing, Lansing, MI.Welcome back Julie remind the Michigan business community about Choose Lansing?What were some highlights from 2024?What is your organization looking forward to in 2025?You recently gave a report at our Mid-Mich…

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Michigan Business Beat | Quentin Messer Jr. MEDC, Revitalizing Detroit’s North End with Opportunity! 7:08

2M ago7:08

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Chris Holman welcomes back Quentin Messer, Jr. ,Chief Executive Officer and President and Chair of the Michigan Strategic Fund MEDC, Detroit, MI.Chris had several things he wanted to find out from Quentin in this conversation: The more than $500,000 in RAP funding to redevelop 9301 Oakland Ave. is a significant investment in the city’s future. Can …

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Leadership Lowdown | Jon Weirauch - Higher Purpose, Engaged Employees 41:40

2M ago41:40

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Vic Verchereau welcomes Jon Weirauch, who is a Speaker and Coach at Rick Olson Seminars.Jon D. Weirauch continues to build upon the excellent work that Rick Olson Seminars has done for years, including some new approaches and offerings. From keynote speeches to large and small group workshops to 1 on 1 coaching, Jon finds his passion in his mission…

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