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…

Vic Verchereau welcomes John Smoltz, who is an American Baseball Pitcher, Broadcaster, and Speaker.The National Baseball Hall of Fame features the story of John Smoltz.... "Dealt to the Braves when he was only a minor league prospect, John Smoltz soon established himself as a workhorse right-handed hurler for a young team on the verge of turning th…

Originally uploaded July 3rd, reloaded December 31st.Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Lieutenant Colonel Steve Merritt, New Divisional Commander of the Great Lakes Division, of the Salvation Army, Southfield, MI.There were several things Jeffrey wanted to find out from Col. Merritt in their conversation:Tell me about the mission of The Salvation Army?How do…

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Amanda Agati, who is Chief Investment Officer for PNC’s Asset Management Group. Amanda is a great interview and PNC's resident CPI expert, enjoy this podcast!Amanda welcome to the Michigan Business Beat, we understand PNC’s annual Christmas Price Index® (CPI) is coming in significantly higher than the U.S. Consumer Price Ind…

Vic Verchereau welcomes Janet Korn, who is the Sr. Vice President for Experience Grand Rapids."Grand Rapids is No. 8 on the list (of America's Best Towns to Visit) thanks to its vibrant arts scene, thriving beer culture and family-friendly recreation".- CNN Inaugural List of America’s Best Towns to Visit in 2024Experience Grand Rapids is the offici…

Originally uploaded June 28th, re-edited Dec. 21st.Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Niveen Shatara, Senior Vice President / Small Business Banking Manager with Bank of America. He had several questions for her in that conversation:--What is the Business Owner Report and how is it different this year?--What are its key findings?--What stood out to you?-…

Vic Verchereau welcomes Gene Pickelman, who is the Co-Founder and former CEO of Tri-Star Trust Bank.Gene Pickelman, Co-Founder and former CEO of Tri-Star Trust Bank makes another appearance on the Leadership Lowdown to discuss one of his passions, Conscious Capitalism. The movement combines four key elements: Higher Purpose, Stakeholder Orientation…

Originally uploaded October 24th, re-edited Dec. 15th.Chris Holman welcomes Susan Corbin, Director, LEO, Michigan's Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, Lansing, MI.Michigan has deep roots in manufacturing, and today, we have over 600,000 manufacturing jobs. Can you talk about Michigan’s leadership in manufacturing?Michigan's focus on expo…

Originally uploaded November 7th, re-edited Dec. 14th.Chris Holman welcomes back Cindy Hales, Ed.D., Vice President of Community Investment with the Capital Region Community FoundationWelcome back Cindy, can you remind the Michigan business community about the Capital Region Community FoundationTell us about the new Al and Jan Granger “Beacon of Ho…

Originally uploaded November 28, edited December 7th.Chris Holman welcomes back Amanda J. Dernovshek, Associate, Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC, Lansing, MI with 6 offices across the state.There were several things Chris wanted to find out from Amanda in this interview:What is the CTA and who does it impact?(Corporate Transparency Act)What is a be…

Chris Holman welcomes Jeffrey Scott, Plant Manager Alpena Cement Plant at Holcim US, INC. Alpena, Michigan.Chris had several things he wanted to find out in the conversation: Welcome Jeff, remind the Michigan business community about Alpena Cement Plant at Holcim?How long have you served with the company, and what's changed over those years?So you …

Originally uploaded November 7th, Fixed glitch December 5th.Chris Holman welcomes Becky Puckett-Wood, VP, Corporate & Member Engagement, Inforum Michigan, Grand Rapids, MI along withIlhiana Rojas Saldana, ACC, CDVC, Founder | Keynote Speaker | People & Culture Expert | Executive & Leadership Coach, Boston MA AreaBecky welcome back, Ilhiana, welcome…

Originally uploaded November 7th, re-edited Dec. 2nd.Chris Holman welcomes Reyna Masko, Founder and CEO of Aurora International Foods, Aurora International Foods , Grand Haven, MI.PRODUCT: Reyna's Michelada Mix TOPIC: Reyna's Michelada Mix is now available at 46 new Meijer stores across Metro Detroit per Meijer's "Local Favorites" program. Their di…

Originally uploaded October 29th, re-edited December 2nd.Chris Holman welcomes Jason Cords, Executive Manager, Shaheen Chevrolet, Shaheen Cadillac, Lansing, MI.Welcome back Jason, how did the summer go for Shaheen Chevrolet & Cadillac, after June's cyber-attack?Has the transition over to EVs continued? Is infrastructure coming along as needed?Are t…

Chris Holman welcomes Christine Sermak, COO of Total Security Solutions and the winner of the 2024 Manufacturing Talent Champion Award.Welcome Chirstine, remind the Michigan business community about Total Security Solutions?How long have you served with the company, and what's changed over those years?So you recently won the 2024 Manufacturing Tale…

Originally uploaded June 11th video glitch fixed November 29.Chris Holman welcomes back Brian Peters, CEO, of MHA, the Michigan Health & Hospital Association, Lansing, MI. The latest Economic Impact of Healthcare in Michigan report was released last week. What is that report and what is it showing?What is the important relationship between healthca…

Originally uploaded October 29th, re-edited Nov. 26th.Chris Holman welcomes Tom Kelly, President & CEO, Automation Alley, Troy, MI.Chris had several things he wanted to catch up on with Tom:Q. Before we get started, can you remind our listeners what Project DIAMOnD is?Project DIAMOnD –which stands for distributed, independent, agile manufacturing o…

Originally uploaded June 25th, re-edited December 18th.Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Kerry Lynch,, Director of Sales, Shorts Brewing, Bellaire, MITell me a little about what makes Short’s Brewing Company unique?You were a Michigan 50 company to Watch in 2011. How has being an awardee of Michigan Celebrates impacted your business?Thank you for being a spo…

Originally uploaded June 28, re-edited Dec. 15th.Jeffrey Mosher welcomed back Deborah Brown, DMD, MHA, FACHE, Chief Executive Officer, My Community Dental Centers, Michigan (Statewide).Michigan Dental Centers Offers Care to More Than 90,000 Underserved Residents My Community Dental Centers works to provide dental care to a variety of individuals by…

Originally uploaded June 28th, re-edited December 14th.Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Todd O’Grady, director of outreach, Michigan Saves Michigan Saves - Commercial Energy Efficiency ProgramWhat is Michigan Saves? How does Michigan Saves' commercial program support businesses in adopting energy efficient technologies and renewable energy solutions?What fi…

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Susan Corbin, Director, LEO, Michigan's Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, Lansing, MI.1. Can you give us an overview of the Veteran Employment Services program? What does it aim to accomplish for Michigan’s veterans?2. What specific types of support and resources does the Veteran Employment Services program …

Originally uploaded June 18th, fixed glitch December 9th.Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Amy McMillan, Director, Metroparks, Brighton, MI, Up to Speed:The Huron–Clinton Metroparks system is a regional park system in Metro Detroit in the U.S. state of Michigan.The park system includes 13 parks totaling more than 24,000 acres arranged along the Huron River a…

Originally uploaded December 6, final edit Dec. 8th.Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Name: Elaine Surnow, Founder, Cooper Street, Birmingham, MI.Jeffrey had several questions for Elaine in this conversation: Can you share the story behind Cooper Street and how your grandmother’s 100-year-old recipe inspired the business?What has it been like running a famil…

Originally uploaded December 3rd, final edit, December 6th.Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Matt Jemilo, Director of Talent Placement, HR Collaborative, Grand Rapids, MI.Welcome Matt, to start us off, remind the Michigan business community about HR Collaborative?As you are the director.... Please define Talent Placement, as it's conducted by HR Collaborativ…

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Brooke Oberg & Casey Oberg, Business Operations, Owner & Owner, Detroit Mulch Company, Detroit, MITheir discussion covered: Can you share the story behind Detroit Mulch? What inspired its founding, and how has the company evolved over the years? Sustainability is at the heart of Detroit Mulch’s mission. Can you elaborate on …

Originally Uploaded October 24th, reloaded December 1st.For Media Business Episode 80:Tony Conley has a three-part conversation welcoming Rodney Palmer Owner of 8 Biggby Coffee locations, Co-owner of Mercy Ambulance, Motivational Speaker & Coach, Former varsity basketball coach at Williamston High School.Questions included:How is the coffee busines…

Originally uploaded Nov. 18th, re-edited Nov. 29th .Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Brad Williams, Vice President, Political Affairs, Detroit Regional Chamber, Detroit, MI.Welcome back Brad, we wanted a follow-up conversation that could reflect on the elections which you were discussing with Chris.First reflect on the regional and state results?How do…

Originally uploaded October 24, re-edited Nov. 29th.Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Tekea Norwood, COO, CAMW! the Capital Area Michigan Works!, Lansing, MI, but serving Ingham Eaton and Clinton Counties.THEME: Capital Area Michigan Works! COO Tekea Norwood explains the Rapid Response program, a personalized service that offers support in identifying l…

Originally uplloaded October 14th, reedited November 29th.Elizabeth Bernhard welcomes her latest batch of guests in manufacturing for a great conversation.This episode's guests include:Tim Speno, VP North American ContractorLink, and Rod West Technical Director, External Affairs, Schneider Electric. Completing the Puzzle: A New Electrical Maintenan…

Originally uploaded July 23rd, re-edited Nov. 22nd.Chris Holman welcomes Paul King, President ROI Insight, Grosse Pointe, MI, to the MBN studio, and back to the Michigan Business Beat.In their conversation Chris looked to cover: Remind the Michigan business community about ROI Insight, and the Michigan Future Business IndexWhat were the highlights?…

Originally uploaded May 29, re-loaded Nov. 26th.Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Eaton Co. Michigan Commissioner Terrance Augustine and the Board Chair Jim MottEaton County Board of Commissioners votes to form Tax Advisory CommitteeJeffrey had several questions for the pair in this conversation.What led to the board taking action?Share with the Michigan …

Originally uploaded Nov. 12th, re-edited Nov. 24th.Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Carrie Rosingana, CEO, CAMW! Capitol Area Michigan Works!, Lansing , MI, but serving Ingham, Eaton and Clinton Cos. for their November 2024 discussion.THEME: Capital Area Michigan Works! CEO Carrie Rosingana discusses the upcoming Capital Comeback event and its role in …

Chris Holman speaks with Lorri Rischar Jandron CEO / Partner, EDGE Partnerships, who also serves as State President for AARP Michigan, 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…

Chris Holman speaks with Maureen Donohue Krauss, CEO, Detroit Regional Partnership, 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…

Vic Verchereau welcomes Joseph Yang, who is the President/CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Lansing.Joseph Yang is the President/CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Lansing. Born and raised in Lansing, Michigan, Joseph is a first-generation Hmong-American. Joseph graduated from Everett High School in 2000. He attended Michigan State University, earning a…

Originally uploaded October 31st, re-edited November 14th.Chris Holman welcomes back Andria Romkema, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications, The Right Place, Grand Rapids, MI.Welcome back Andria, congratulations on the Crains GR 40 under 40 designation, ... remind the Michigan business community about The Right Place?The Right Place …

Originally uploaded October 16, re-edited November 13th.Chris Holman welcomes back Dick Peffley, General Manager, LBWL - Lansing Board of Water & Light, Lansing, MI.So Dick, what’s happening over at the BWL these days? (I hear it's "Public Power Week")It’s clear BWL’s commitment is really to its customers, would you agree? The holidays are right ar…

Originally uploaded October 16th, re-edited Nov. 11th.Chris Holman welcomes back Scott Spalding​​​​, Senior Director of Service Delivery, Convergence Networks, REO Town - Lansing, MI, along with Oregon, Ottawa and more.There were several things he wanted to find out from Scott in this discussion:Remind the Michigan business community about Converge…

Originally uploaded November 5th, reedited Nov.. 9th.Chris Holman welcomes Cutler Martin, Managing Director, Martin Commercial Properties, Lansing, MI.Chris had several questions for Cutler in their conversation:What led to the decision to expand your construction services division to Tampa, and how does this fit into Martin Commercial Properties' …

Chris Holman welcomes back Palencia Mobley, PE, (founder and CEO of Mode Collective) Chair, of Michigan Infrastructure Council (MIC), Detroit metro, MI.● Welcome back, what is the Water Asset Management Council and what are some of its goals? ● What specific qualities or experience are you looking for in the new Water Asset Management Council repre…

Chris Holman welcomes back John J. Walsh, President & CEO, MMA, Michigan Manufacturers Association, Lansing, MI. He had several things he wanted to find out during this conversation.Welcome back John, remind the Michigan business community about MMA?One of your highlights of the year is coming up this week, 2024 MFG Excellence Awards, tell us about…

Chris Holman speaks with Matt McCauley, SVP Regional Prosperity, MEDC the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, 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 Jason Lee, Executive Director, Junior Achievement Southeastern Michigan, 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/M…

Chris Holman speaks with Dr. Robert McMahan, President Kettering University, 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…

Chris Holman speaks with Matt Elliott, President, Bank of America Michigan, 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 Inst…

Chris Holman speaks with Rejji Hayes, CFO, CMS Energy and Consumers Energy, 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 Inst…

Chris Holman speaks with Susan R. Corbin, Director, LEO / Michigan's Labor and Economic Opportunity, 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.co…

Chris Holman speaks with Ned Staebler, VP EconDev & Pres/CEO, TechTown Detroit, 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 …

Chris Holman speaks with Tony Stamas, President & Chief Executive Officer, Midland Business Alliance, 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.c…

Chris Holman speaks with Jeff Donofrio, President & CEO Business Leaders for Michigan 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/…