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Michigan Business Network

Michigan Business Network

The Home of Business in Michigan. Get on-demand access to audio programs, articles and resources presented by savvy business leaders and industry experts.
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Originally uploaded April 8th, re-edited July 3. Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Michelle Beebe, Chief Revenue Officer of SBAM, the Small Business Association of Michigan, Lansing, Welcome Michelle, please share a bit of your career path that led to being the CRO for SBAM? The recent news we wanted you on to share about is that SBAM is set to launch new women-owned business certification through partnership with Great Lakes Women’s Business Council, tell us about that? SBAM also does small business certification, what does that entail? Michelle, I understand you manage all products and services for SBAM so could you speak to general benefits too - anything that comes with being a member? Didn't I read something about another recent offering – cybersecurity insurance?
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Chris Holman welcomes back Phil Denny, Entrepreneur, Professional Musician, Lansing, MI. Welcome back Phil, remind us about your career outside of music? What have some of the highlights been for your musical career? You certainly exhibit entrepreneurialism? You are the LAFCU spotlight interview of the month, and they are supporting your upcoming event? Anything else we should know about "LAFCU Presents the 6th Annual Smooth Jazz Fete," on August 10th? (how to get tickets?) It's a Summer Vibe You Don't Want to Miss! ARE YOU READY? LAFCU presents the 6th annual Smooth Jazz Fete returning Saturday, August 10th and we've got perhaps the most entertaining artist lineup to date. To vibe with us, GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY! We want to see you there. Your early ticket purchase helps us best plan for your arrival and supports our early efforts to make this your top summer jam. JOIN US SATURDAY, AUGUST 10TH for Lansing's smoothest summer vibe. Check out all the awesome details below. SEE YOU THERE! Phil Denny GET MY TIX! CLICK ON THE ARTIST IMAGES BELOW TO LEARN MORE ABOUT MY VERY TALENTED FRIENDS! ***NEW THIS YEAR*** We got a Weekender Planned! Check out our inaugural Friday night Smooth Jazz Happy Hour at our hotel partner, AC Hotel's AC Lounge featuring soul-rockin flutist, Brandon Marceal and our inaugural Sunday Smooth Jazz Brunch at Toscana (below the AC Hotel) featuring saxophonist, Andrew Nichols and special guests ;) AND...Don't forget about the After Glow at Cask & Co. with a LIVE BAND this year. CLICK ON THE IMAGES BELOW FOR MORE INFO. Get all the weekend details HERE: https://www.smoothjazzfete.com/ About LAFCU Chartered in 1936, LAFCU is a not-for-profit financial cooperative open for membership to anyone who lives, works, worships or attends school in Michigan and to businesses and other entities located in Michigan. The credit union serves more than 74,000 members and holds over $1 billion in assets. LAFCU offers a comprehensive range of financial products and services as well as an expanding complement of financial technology solutions. Members enjoy benefits such as low fees, low-interest rates on loans, high yields on savings, discounts, knowledgeable employees and nationwide access to fee-free ATMs. A recipient of the national Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Service Award for credit unions, LAFCU enriches the communities it serves by supporting many organizations and causes. To learn more about LAFCU, visit www.lafcu.com. # # # » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX... » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/
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Chris Holman welcomes back Tong Li, President of AP Lazer, Mason, MI it's a company update along with a chance to discuss the new fiber and cutting machines in their pipeline. Chris had several things he wanted to cover with Tong in their conversation: What product innovations have you been working on? What are the key features and advancements of this new fiber laser compared to previous models What industries will benefit from the new cutting machine? What other website improvements are being made? Examples of product trends in the cutting/fiber markets? » 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: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/
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Chris Holman welcomes back Lisa O'Connor, President, Publicom, Inc., Okemos, MI. Chris had several things he wanted to find out in this interview: Lisa, remind the Michigan business community about Publicom? Publicom is Commemorating 45 Years / 1979-2024, tell us about your celebration? What are some notable changes for your sector in 4 1⁄2 decades? How are you doing with talent, and how is AI impacting your field? » 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: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/
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Chris Holman welcomes back Lydia Michael, Speaker, Author, Founder & Owner, Blended Collective, Detroit, MI. Lydia welcome back, it's been 9 months, remind us about Blended Collective? How has your book “Brand Love” been accepted in the market? Your big news this time around, you've been recognized among Oakland County 40 Under 40? Where do you go from here? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/
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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. THEME: Following the June 5 roundtable with Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist, Carrie reviews the mission of the Michigan Statewide Workforce Plan and its importance to businesses and job-seeking individuals. Question: In March, Governor Whitmer announced the first-ever Michigan Statewide Workforce Plan. Can you tell us the goal of this plan and how it will affect our workforce? Question: On June 5, CAMW! hosted a roundtable discussion to further review the workforce plan. What topics were expanded upon during the roundtable? Question: What gaps in employment are addressed in the Statewide Workforce Plan? Question: How is Capital Area Michigan Works! implementing and supporting the mission of the workforce plan? For more on that June 5th session: Gilchrist, Corbin: Workforce Plan Will Help Eliminate Barriers Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity Director Susan Corbin and Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II heard feedback on the Statewide Workforce Plan in a Wednesday roundtable, examining the successes and challenges of working to meet the goal of moving 75,000 households up to the middle class by the end of 2027. Gilchrist and Corbin were joined by a group of statewide and local economic development officials, Rep. Kara Hope (D-Holt), and Capital Area Michigan Works! CEO Carrie Rosingana. The discussion was centered on removing barriers to job and service access for formerly incarcerated people, but the group also covered issues of education access, food assistance for students who work or have apprenticeships, and the ways change in income can limit access to government services. “This is the first time we’ve ever had a statewide workforce plan that has very clear goals of where we want our state to be,” Corbin said. “We know that a lot of great things are already happening across the state. I think it was important for us today to hear what’s happening on the ground, people that are working, you know, working on our issues every day.” Corbin said the workforce plan has had victories in the Department of Corrections Michigan Offender Success model, which helps connect returning citizens with skill-building and employment opportunities, and the Job Court pilot program in Genesee, Marquette, and Wayne Counties, which matches previously incarcerated workers with participating employers to work well-paying jobs to prevent recidivism. Next up for LEO’s execution of the plan is expanding the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Returning Citizen Guidebook to include an outline of which industries have pathways to licensing for formerly incarcerated workers. Gilchrist said advancing initiatives like these will further the goal of reintegrating those who’ve been incarcerated back into the workforce. “For that to be viable, (we have) to remove the barriers that stand between people and their possibilities, and so much of this is grounded in community support and people making sure that they are helping other people be successful,” Gilchrist said. “We’re seeking that people who are returning from incarceration have no more barriers between themselves and their full integration into civic and economic life, including pathways on apprenticeship and education, housing and other important pieces.” In the upcoming final stage of budget negotiations for fiscal year 2024-25, Corbin said she hopes to see programs like the Going Pro Talent Fund continue to be funded and receive ongoing investments from the state. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX... » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/
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Michigan Business Network - Leadership Lowdown | Rawley Van Fossen - Following A Passion
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02/11/25 • 41 min

Vic Verchereau welcomes Rawley Van Fossen, who is the Executive Director of Capital Area Housing Partnership. Rawley resides in Lansing's Old Oakland Neighborhood and has lived in the greater Lansing community for over ten years. He began his service with Capital Area Housing Partnership (CAHP) in 2014 as a board member, and later joined CAHP staff in 2018 as their executive director. During his tenure, Rawley has overseen the development of the Bailey Center Apartments in downtown East Lansing, and the redevelopment of Walnut Manor Apartments in Lansing, the delivery of over $40 million in COVID pandemic relief assistance to over 12,000 mid-Michigan neighbors, and more. His experience causes him to simply follow his passion and answer the tough housing issues of our time. His service is best summed up by his challenge to us all..."now is the time to be involved". Vic Verchereau hosts Mr. Van Fossen in this edition of the Leadership Lowdown. Follow this story of passion and public service! » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/
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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 does The Salvation Army work with local businesses to further this mission? Talk about how the mission of corporate partners intertwines with your mission? Does there have to be overlap? Why are corporate partnerships so important to furthering The Salvation Army’s mission? How can local businesses get involved with The Salvation Army? Is the nonprofit’s operations more focused on fundraising, volunteering, collaboration, or something else? Can you share any examples of corporate partnerships (what businesses you work with locally and what their involvement looks like)? » 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: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/
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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 the corner. In the midst of this prolonged success, a troublesome elbow forced Smoltz the starter to become Smoltz the closer for three-and-a-half years. But Smoltz would emerge from this uncharted path to become the only player in big league history with at least 200 career wins and 150 saves". John said, "I literally gave everything I had every single time I went out there." To many in the Lansing area, we marveled at his career and his amazing work ethic. Today, Lansing, Michigan's famous son is a national broadcaster and highly sought speaker for leading companies across America. Vic Verchereau, catches up with John Smoltz to get his insight on what is needed today in business and the search for excellence. No curve balls in this edition of the Leadership Lowdown; this one is a fast ball straight from the Hall of Fame! Don't miss it! » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/
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Originally uploaded April 11, re-edited June 30th. Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Elaina Farnsworth, Speaker | Published Author | Agent for Change in Electrification & 21st Century Infrastructure, and since last summer Chief Executive Officer, SkillFusion, Rochester, MI. First of all, Elaina, welcome, I know along the way you've been recognized as a 2018 Top 10 Influencers for North American Automotive Suppliers, tell us a bit about your career path? Accelerating the shift to electric vehicles through policy and innovation? Debunking myths surrounding electric vehicle performance and range? Highlighting the environmental and economic benefits of EV adoption? Showcasing advancements in EV technology and infrastructure? » 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: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/
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How many episodes does Michigan Business Network have?

Michigan Business Network currently has 838 episodes available.

What topics does Michigan Business Network cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts and Business.

What is the most popular episode on Michigan Business Network?

The episode title 'Michigan Celebrates Small Business | Blitz Proto' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Michigan Business Network?

The average episode length on Michigan Business Network is 14 minutes.

How often are episodes of Michigan Business Network released?

Episodes of Michigan Business Network are typically released every 3 hours.

When was the first episode of Michigan Business Network?

The first episode of Michigan Business Network was released on Mar 7, 2023.

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