Best Spark Advisory Network Podcasts (2025)

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Michigan Corners | Sarah Pierce - 517 Living Community Week 41:40

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Vic Verchereau welcomes Sarah Pierce, who is Founder and Owner of 517 Living.Looking to get more connected with Michigan’s Greater Lansing community? 517 Living was created for YOU. It was 2014 and Sarah Pierce was feeling a little lost. Having lived in the Lansing area for about 17 years she had virtually no connection with its community. Things j…

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Leadership Lowdown | Sara Bush - "Life is Moving Fast, Be Ready to Learn" 45:05

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Vic Verchereau welcomes Sara Bush, who is Senior Director of Golf Relations for Folds of Honor.Sara Bush is Senior Director of Golf Relations for Folds of Honor. In that role, Sara and her team earn significant funds through the game of golf to provideacademic scholarships for the families of fallen or disabled military and first responders. With F…

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Michigan Business Beat | Julie Thomasma, Child & Family Services - Reviews Opening of the New HUB 7:10

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Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Julie Thomasma, CEO of Child and Family Charities, Lansing, MI.Strategic Vision – What inspired the creation of the Nonprofit HUB, and how does it fit into Child and Family Charities’ long-term mission and growth strategy?Collaborative Model – From a business perspective, how does resource sharing among nonprofits at th…

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Michigan Business Beat | Aaron Johnson, AIAM – Supporting Michigan’s Aerospace Industry 12:15

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Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Aaron Johnson, President, AIAM, Aerospace Industry Association of Michigan, who had been on an MBN on the Road video from late July 2025.For new listeners - Michigan isn’t traditionally thought of as an aerospace state – can you tell me a bit about the Aerospace Industry Association of Michigan, and how it got started?Why sh…

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Michigan Business Beat | Krista Johnson, LEO – Expanding Adult Education & Workforce Opportunities 6:15

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Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Krista Johnson, Deputy Director for Workforce Development at Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO). Let’s start with the basics: what is adult education?Can you talk a little bit about the adult education programs the state offers and some of your community partners?What steps is LEO taking to ensu…

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Michigan Business Beat | Everett M. Woodel, Jr., SBA - Small Business Priorities & OBBB Impact 9:10

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Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Everett M. Woodel, Jr. , SBA - Great Lakes Regional Administrator, headquartered in Chicago, but he serves from Ohio. Tell me about SBA Administrator Loeffler’s recent visit to Michigan.Administrator Loeffler visited Michigan and others states across the U.S. to highlight the One Big Beautiful Bill. Tell us about how th…

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Michigan Business Beat | Amirika Richardson, CAMW! - Her Career Education Advisory Council Role 6:35

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Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Amerika Richardson, T3 Education Officer, Capital Area Michigan Works!, Lansing, but serving Ingham, Eaton and Clinton CountiesWelcome back Amerika, tell us about your Career Education Advisory Council Role?I serve as the facilitator of the Career Education Advisory Council, also known as T3 (Teach. Talent. Thrive.).The…

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Michigan Business Beat | Paul Krutko Ann Arbor SPARK - Top 10 Economic Development Growth Priorities 6:48

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Chris Holman welcomes back Paul Krutko, President & CEO, Ann Arbor SPARK, Ann Arbor, MI.Ann Arbor SPARK hosted the rollout of these Top 10 priorities please share the details of that economic development announcement? Innovation and entrepreneurship are central to Ann Arbor’s economy. How would doubling Michigan’s R&D tax credit directly benefit st…

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Michigan Business Beat | Ben Bakken, Tri-Star Trust Bank - Trusts, Succession & Legacy Strategies 7:03

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Chris Holman welcomes back BENJAMIN A. BAKKEN, CFP®, CEPA®, Senior VP, Lansing Market Director, Tri-Star Trust Bank, Lansing, MI.Welcome back Ben, remind the Michigan business community about Tri-Star Trust Bank?Tri-Star emphasizes highly personalized wealth management and trust administration—how does that bespoke approach benefit business owners …

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Michigan Business Beat | Kim Bode, Year 2 -Statewide Program for Second-Stage Women-Owned Businesses 7:21

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Chris Holman welcomes back Kim Bode, Dog rescuer, community advocate, and proud Michigan business owner, 8THIRTY FOUR Integrated Communications, Grand Rapids, MI.Welcome back Kim, the fellowship you shared about a couple times in the past year is back for a second, tell us about it?SBAM designed the Women’s Entrepreneurial Fellowship specifically f…

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Michigan Business Beat | Bob Trezise, LEAP - EDLM's Top 10 Priorities To Drive Michigan’s Growth 6:47

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Chris Holman welcomes back Bob Trezise, President & CEO of the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP), Lansing's REO Town, MI.A unified list of Top 10 priorities for statewide growth has just been released — which of these do you believe will have the most immediate economic impact in Michigan, and why?EDLM regions represent 84% of Michigan’s GDP…

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Michigan Business Beat | Steve Roznowski, The Christman Company - 2025 Construction, Costs & Talent 6:38

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Chris Holman welcomes Steven F. Roznowski, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Christman Company, Lansing, MI.Welcome Steve, remind the Michigan business community about The Christman Company?Can you speak to how the current interest rate climate impacts construction management, general contracting, design-build and more?What about national …

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Michigan Business Beat | Jonathan Smith, LEO, the Community Growth Academy and Its Importance 6:31

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Chris Holman welcomes back Jonathan Smith, Senior Chief Deputy Director for LEO, Michigan's Labor and Economic Opportunity Department.Chris had several questions for Jonathan in this conversation:What is the Community Growth Academy and why is it so important for Michigan right now?How will the program help make Michigan’s communities more resilien…

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Michigan Business Beat | Todd McCracken, NSBA, the Big Issues Supporting Small Business in 2025 6:55

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Chris Holman welcomes back Todd McCracken, President & CEO, NSBA, National Small Business Association, Washington D.C..Chris had several questions for Todd in this conversation.Remind the Michigan business community about NSBA?What have been the big issues supporting Small Business that you've tackled this year?What's the current hot topic? Differe…

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Crowdflex part one: Building confidence in consumer-led flexibility 42:01

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Join Jim and Laura for a two-part series diving into the future of consumer-led energy flexibility, through the lens of the SIF-funded Crowdflex project. The project explores how households can play an active role in balancing the electricity grid—whether by shifting when they use power or by making their electric vehicles available for smart, auto…

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Michigan Business Beat | Carrie Rosingana, CAMW! - Jobs for Michigan's Graduates Summer Summit 6:50

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Chris Holman welcomes back Carrie Rosingana, CEO, CAMW! Capital Area Michigan Works! Lansing, MI, but serving Ingham, Eaton and Clinton Counties.What is Jobs for Michigan's Graduates, and how are CAMW! and its partner organizations involved?Tell us about the most recent Summer Summit and how the CAMW! program performed?What is of interest to the Mi…

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MBN On The Road | CRAA, BETA, MDOT & MEDC Ribbon Cutting, MI First Electric Aircraft Charger - LAN 24:12

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Wednesday, July 30th MBN stepped outside it's studio at the Capital Region International Airport, and attended an encouraging event for Mid-Michigan's future.BETA Technologies, Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC_, and Capital Region International Airport (LAN) gathered with invitees to see …

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MBN On The Road | AIAM’s Aerospace Industry Luncheon - Program Welcome, AIAM President Aaron Johnson 8:43

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Wednesday July 30th, Jeffrey Mosher dropped by the Friendship Hall at Capital Region International Airport. AIAM’s Aerospace Industry Luncheon took place as attendees gathered at the Lansing Airport for an engaging discussion on some of the most pressing issues facing the industry today, as well as exciting growth sectors in the industry. Featuring…

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Michigan Business Beat | Nicole Noll-Williams, LAN- An Electric Future, Florida Flights, Master Plan 7:14

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Chris Holman welcomes back Nicole Noll-Williams, president and CEO of the Capital Region Airport Authority, Lansing, MI.Welcome back Nicole, another busy month for the airport, share a bit about the demonstration, and ribbon cutting celebration, as a BETA electric charger has been installed at the airport?Cargo flights could soon involve electric p…

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Michigan Business Beat | Mackinac Policy Conference 2025 - Ed Siaje - #MPC25 6:57

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Chris Holman speaks with Ed Siaje, President, Bank of America Detroit, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2025 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…

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Michigan Business Beat | Mackinac Policy Conference 2025 - Ned Staebler - #MPC25 6:29

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Chris Holman speaks with Ned Staebler, VP EconDev & Pres/CEO, TechTown Detroit, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2025 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/MIB…

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Michigan Business Beat | Mackinac Policy Conference 2025 - Kevin Guskiewicz - #MPC25 6:36

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Chris Holman speaks with Kevin Guskiewicz, President, Michigan State University, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2025 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…

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Michigan Business Beat | Mackinac Policy Conference 2025 - Brandy Johnson - #MPC25 6:19

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Chris Holman speaks with Brandy Johnson, President, Michigan Community College Association, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2025 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: twi…

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MBN On The Road | UM Health-Sparrow & Partners Celebrate Renovated Lansing Homes for Families 19:30

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Thursday, August 7th, MBN was on the road for a UM Health-Sparrow hosted event. They were celebrating the grand opening of nine fully renovated homes on Jerome and Ferguson streets in Lansing. Originally purchased by the former Sparrow Health System and situated near the hospital, these houses were donated in 2024 to the Ingham County Land Bank and…

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Michigan Business Beat | Mackinac Policy Conference 2025 - Todd Gustafson - #MPC25 6:12

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Chris Holman speaks with Todd Gustafson, President & CEO, Kinexus Group, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2025 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…

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Michigan Business Beat | Mackinac Policy Conference 2025 - Warren Call - #MPC25 6:39

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Chris Holman speaks with Warren Call, President & CEO, Traverse Connect, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2025 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…

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Michigan Business Beat | Mackinac Policy Conference 2025 - David Jurcak - #MPC25 7:05

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Chris Holman speaks with David Jurcak, President of Operations, The Grand Hotel, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2025 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…

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Michigan Business Beat | Mackinac Policy Conference 2025 - Tim Salisbury - #MPC25 6:13

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Chris Holman speaks with Tim Salisbury, Mid Michigan Regional President, PNC Bank, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2025 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/…

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Michigan Business Beat | Mackinac Policy Conference 2025 - T. Rann Paynter - #MPC25 6:19

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Chris Holman speaks with T. Rann Paynter, President & CEO, MBA (Michigan Bankers Association), from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2025 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: …

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Michigan Business Beat | Mackinac Policy Conference 2025 - Brian Peters - #MPC25 6:37

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Chris Holman speaks with Brian Peters, CEO, MHA (Michigan Health & Hospital Association, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2025 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: twitte…

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Michigan Business Beat | Glenn Stevens Jr. MichAuto - EV Outlook & Reshore Innovation in MI Mobility 6:49

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Chris Holman welcomes back Glenn Stevens Jr., Executive Director, MichAuto at the Detroit Regional Chamber, Detroit, MI.Welcome back Glenn, remind our audience about MichAuto?We caught up with you at the Mackinac Policy Conference, what came out of that for MichAuto?What's been your focus this summer?In the next couple of weeks you have a program R…

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Michigan Business Beat | Dr. Stacie Hunter, OSchool, Applications Open for The Forward Program 6:13

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Chris Holman welcomes Dr. Stacie Hunter, Managing Director and Chief Operations Officer, OSchool, Farmington Hills, MI.Welcome Stacie share what Operations School, known as "OSchool" is and does?You've recently teamed up with MWF - Michigan Women Forward for a new program, share about that?Initially slated for women you're now involving all entrepr…

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Michigan Business Beat | Mackinac Policy Conference 2025 - Chris Rizik - #MPC25 6:29

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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 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference.» Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/» Watch MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN» Like MBN: www.facebook.co…

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Michigan Business Beat | Mackinac Policy Conference 2025 - Lorri Rishar - #MPC25 6:24

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Chris Holman speaks with Lorri Rishar, Owner & CEO, EDGE, Michigan AARP President from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2025 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…

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Michigan Business Beat | Mackinac Policy Conference 2025 - Ryan Hundt and Jeremy Hendges - #MPC25 7:17

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Chris Holman speaks with Ryan Hundt, CEO, Michigan Works! Association, and Jeremy Hendges, Executive Director, The Michigan Center for Adult College Success, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference.» Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/» Watch MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@Michiganbusinessne…

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Michigan Business Beat | Mackinac Policy Conference 2025 - Glenn Stevens Jr. - #MPC25 7:06

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Chris Holman speaks with Glenn Stevens Jr., Executive Director, MICHauto, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2025 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/MIBizNetw…

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Michigan Business Beat | Mackinac Policy Conference 2025 - Tammy Carnrike - #MPC25 6:51

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Chris Holman speaks with Tammy Carnrike, COO, Detroit Regional Chamber, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2025 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…

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Michigan Business Beat | Anthony Dalimonte, Foster Swift - NCAA Revenue Sharing & Athlete Legal Prep 6:46

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Chris welcomes back Anthony Dalimonte, Associate, Foster Swift, Southfield, MI, but 6 offices serving MichiganWe’ve seen headlines about the NCAA settling a major class action involving revenue sharing—can you walk us through what happened in that case and what revenue sharing means? So with all this change, where do things actually stand now? For …

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Michigan Business Beat | Jason Cords, Shaheen Chevrolet/Cadillac Talks EVs, Tariffs & Truck Trends 6:04

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Chris Holman welcomes back Jason Cords, Executive Manager, Shaheen Chevrolet, Shaheen Cadillac, Lansing, MI.Have tarriffs impacted operations these past couple of months?Has the truck market remained strong?Which is stronger this year, hybrid or EVs?Your back room is still busy?How's the market for the Cadillac Escalade this year? » Visit MBN websi…

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Michigan Business Beat | Kristina Johnson, Flint & Genesee Group - the Forward Together Vision 7:21

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Chris Holman welcomes Kristina Johnston, Chief Operating Officer Flint & Genesee Group, Flint, MI.There were several questions Chris wanted to find things out from Kristina in this conversation.How has the Forward Together vision influenced strategic priorities across the Flint & Genesee Group and its divisions?Which of the five key indicators—wage…

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Michigan Business Beat | Laura Sheeran, Kinexus, Sharing about MGA and Industry 4.0 Funding 6:39

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Originally uploaded Aug. 21st, reloaded Aug. 27th.Chris Holman welcomes Laura Sheeran, Project Manager at Kinexus Group, Benton Harbor, MI.There were several questions Chris had for Laura in this conversation: Welcome Laura, remind us about Kinexus, and how it's involved with the Manufacturing Growth Alliance?Tell me more about MGA and Industry 4.0…

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Michigan Business Beat | Kevin Todd, Maner Costerisan, Upcoming Impacts - One Big Beautiful Bill Act 7:10

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Chris Holman welcomes Kevin Todd, CPA and Senior Manager, Maner Costerisan, Lansing, MI.Q1: For listeners who may not be familiar, can you share more about what the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is?A: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law on July 4, 2025, is a sweeping, nearly 900-page piece of legislation that touches on everything …

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Leadership Lowdown | Mark Sauter - “When One Door Closes Another One Opens..." 43:40

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Title: “When One Door Closes Another One Opens... But it’s Hell in the Hallway"!Vic Verchereau welcomes Mark Sauter, who is Founder and President of GTP Associates, Inc.In 2002, after a 22-year career with Dow Corning Corporation (Midland, MI), Mark established GTP Associates, Inc., Growth Through People, which helps organizations simultaneously im…

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Michigan Business Beat | Ryan Hundt, Michigan Works! Association -2025 Annual Conference Preview 6:50

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Originally uploaded Aug. 19, reloaded Aug. 26th.Chris Holman welcomes back Ryan Hundt, CEO, Michigan Works! Association, Lansing, MI, but serving statewide. Welcome back Ryan you have an annual conference coming up next month? Tell us about the different location each year, and some of the sponsors for the event? This year’s conference features spe…

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Michigan Business Beat | Martin Commercial Properties Commercial Sector Summer Review '25 First Half 7:02

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Chris Holman welcomes Commercial Properties Retail Team - Carson Patten - Vice President, Retail AdvisorSamantha Le - Senior Associate, Retail Advisor, both Martin Commercial Properties, Lansing, MI. Retail had a modest rebound despite closures from national chains. What’s behind that resilience?Can you talk about how the backfilling of large-forma…

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Michigan Business Beat | Mackinac Policy Conference 2025 - Governor Gretchen Whitmer - #MPC25 6:36

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Chris Holman speaks with Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2025 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…

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Michigan Business Beat | Martin Commercial Properties Industrial Sector Summer Review '25 First Half 6:17

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Chris Holman welcomes Industrial Team - Chris Miller, SIOR - Senior Vice President, Industrial/Investment Advisor with Martin Commercial Properties, Lansing, MI.The industrial market saw a notable drop in vacancy in H1 2025. What’s driving this demand across the Greater Lansing region?With limited inventory and increasing absorption, how is the mar…

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Michigan Business Beat | Martin Commercial Properties Office Sector Summer Review 2025 First Half 6:16

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Chris Holman welcomes Office team: Eric Rosekrans, CCIM, CPM - Executive Vice President, along with Tom Jamieson, SIOR - Senior Vice President, Office Advisor, both Martin Commercial Properties, Lansing, MI.The office market held relatively steady in H1 2025. What factors are contributing to that stabilization?We’ve seen landlords offering greater …

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Michigan Business Beat | Randy Shacka, President, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK at 40 Years & International! 7:21

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Chris Holman welcomes Randy Shacka, President, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK, East Lansing, MI.Randy, take us back to the beginning—how did TWO MEN AND A TRUCK grow from a local side hustle in Lansing to an international brand?How has the company diversified beyond traditional moving services into areas like storage, junk removal, and packing?You’ve built a …

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Michigan Business Beat | Fathy Shetiah, 7C Lingo, Cultural Intelligence More than Culturally “Aware” 6:56

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Chris Holman welcomes Fathy Shetiah, Founder, President & CEO, 7C Lingo, Lansing, MI, to the MBN studio at the Capital Region International Airport, Lansing, MI.Chris had several questions for Fathy to lead into these topics over a series of interviews for which this is the first. To kick things off, how would you explain Cultural Intelligence—and …