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Originally uploaded Mar. 15th, reedited, reloaded March 29th.
For Media Business Episode 69:
Tony Conley welcomes Rich Herl, a native of the Buckeye State, has been in radio for more than 20 years and joined WILS as News Director in June 2009. He came to the Capital City after spending more than 8 years as News Anchor/Reporter for Cumulus Media in Huntsville, Alabama, where he also did high school football play-by-play and other sports broadcasting duties. Rich's time before then was in Ohio, where he spent time at WWOW Radio in Conneaut before and after his 1999 graduation from Walsh University in North Canton. No stranger to snow, Rich grew up in Ashtabula (a.k.a. the "snow belt") just outside Cleveland. Rich resides in Holt with his wife and daughter.
QUESTIONS:
What was the most challenging story you've covered?
What can we in the media do to be better?
How have you managed to stay so far and balanced in your news coverage?
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Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Catherine Behrenbrinker, President and CEO, of Symplicity Communications, Inc., Grand Rapids, MI, a 2024 Best Small Business Awardee winner for this year's cycle of Michigan Celebrates Small Business. In its twentieth year and holding Gala Celebration May 21st in East Lansing, MI, at the Breslin Center.
In the interview, they cover Brandon's career path, the company's history, the focus of the company in 2024, what winning this award means for the company, additional information, and how to contact them.
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Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Brandon Bartneck, VP & GM, of Edison Manufacturing & Engineering, Port Huron, MI, a 2024 Michigan 50 Companies to Watch Awardee winner for this year's cycle of Michigan Celebrates Small Business. In its twentieth year and holding Gala Celebration May 21st in East Lansing, MI, at the Breslin Center.
In the interview, they cover Brandon's career path, the company's history, the focus of the company in 2024, what winning this award means for the company, additional information, and how to contact them.
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"Getting A Grip" is a brand new show for Michigan Business Network, hosted by long-time MBN contributor Michael Maddox.
In this weekly program Mike will focus on helping entrepreneurs end the chaos. Through the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) we highlight ways that business owners can clarify their vision, gain traction, and increase team health. Entrepreneur and Professional EOS Implementor, Mike Maddox, highlights the foundational tools of EOS, shares real world examples, interviews fascinating guests, and will challenge your way of thinking. If you are ready to end the frustration and share a few laughs along the way, listen to Getting A Grip each week.
For Episode 9: Guest Bio
Gabe Muller, Certified EOS Implementer
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabemuller/
Episode/Interview Details
Tell us about why you chose to become an EOS Implementer
How has EOS Impacted your life personally
What are some common themes you have seen in working with clients through the EOS journey
What advice would you give to entrepreneurs considering EOS
What advice would you give to companies just beginning their EOS journey
Lets discuss your “other passions” – flying! How does that tie in to what you teach?
*I also like to ask guests to share a motivational movie scene, poem, song – something that gets them fired up!
“Don’t Think… Just Do!” Maverick
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Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Jeffrey Williamson, Founder & CEO, of Vision Solutions Rx, Sterling Heights, MI, a 2024 Best Small Business Awardee winner for this year's cycle of Michigan Celebrates Small Business. In its twentieth year and holding Gala Celebration May 21st in East Lansing, MI, at the Breslin Center.
In the interview, they cover Jeffrey's career path, the company's history, the focus of the company in 2024, what winning this award means for the company, additional information, and how to contact them.
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Originally uploaded March 20th, reedited March 26th.
Jeffrey Mosher welcomed Cathleen Edgerly, Executive Director of Downtown Lansing Inc. Lansing, MI.
Welcome Cathleen, remind the Michigan business community about Downtown Lansing Inc.?
Last week Governor Whitmer through MEDC named your group among 9 in Michigan to share $200,000 for Downtown Improvement Projects - tell us about that process that it took to get this grant?
You have some special plans already set for your allocation, what are the specifics - I hear four businesses are getting a makeover?
Did you get support from Mayor Schor for this endeavor?
What else could you tell fellow organizations about the Michigan Main Street Vibrancy Grants?
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Vic Verchereau welcomes Suzy Merchant, who is the retired Head Coach of the Michigan State University Women's Basketball program.
She is a Mom, Retired Head Coach of the Michigan State Women's Basketball program, USA Women's Basketball Coach, B1G Coach of Year, 2 time B1G Championships, 18 NCAA’s/Sweet 16's and founder of Empower Her Retreat, but most of all she is a real leader and a genuine person who has found success through her Work Ethic, Character and Passion. Coach Merchant has helped thousands of people in her career and is ready to help you with insights and knowledge on leadership and doing the right thing! This is a fast paced Leadership Lowdown and Vic Verchereau is grateful to hold the door as you enter the award winning world of coach, Suzy Merchant!
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Chris Holman welcomes back Nicole Noll-Williams, president and CEO of the Capital Region Airport Authority, Lansing, MI.
Following up on last month's question about a 20 year Master Plan, you held an open house, how was the public reaction to the plans?
We're midway through, how are wintertime international flights going? Still time to book those trips?
Any other news for March 2024?
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Chris Holman welcomes back Trey Williams, CPA, President of Maner Costerisan, Lansing, MI, to discuss recent promotions at Maner Costerisan.
LANSING, Mich. – Maner Costerisan has announced 11 staff promotions within its award-winning, full-service business consulting, wealth management, technology and public accounting firm. Ten team members have been promoted to manager and Kevin Todd, CPA, EA, USTCP, has been elevated to senior manager.
Kevin Todd, CPA, EA, USTCP, was promoted from manager to senior manager in Maner’s tax department, where he will focus on tax planning and compliance for individual and for-profit business returns and provide support for federal and state controversy work.
Ten team members across five departments received promotions to manager, including:
Brendan Baker, CPA, joined Maner Costerisan in 2019 as an intern and started full-time in 2020. He works in the firm’s audit department, providing assurance services to Maner’s telecommunication, nonprofit and education clients.
Kelly Decker started at Maner in 2018 and previously served as an associate in the firm’s accounting & outsourced department. Decker works primarily with nonprofit clients and provides foundational accounting-related services. She recently obtained an American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Nonprofit Certification to assist them better. Decker is also a Certified Sage Intacct Implementation Specialist and provides expertise and guidance on software to the firm’s Intacct clients.
Adam Frost joined Maner Costerisan in 2019 following a merger with Stevens, Kirinovic & Tucker P.C. He works in the firm’s accounting & outsourced department, providing accounting and financial support to Maner’s government clients.
Steven Guipe, CFP®, joined Maner’s Wealth Management team as a wealth advisor in 2021. He collaborates with the firm’s clients to develop highly personalized and tailored financial plans to help them achieve their goals. Additionally, he successfully completed the multi-step, rigorous certification process and obtained his Certified Financial Planner license (CFP®) in 2023, allowing him to provide clients with expertise in multiple areas.
Will Kwiecinski, CPA, works in Maner’s tax department, specializing in consolidated returns and affordable housing partnerships with a focus on personal property taxes.
Madison Ley, CPA, joined Maner in 2019 after spending time as an accounting clerk at an insurance agency. She works in Maner’s accounting & outsourced department, supporting the firm’s small and midsize business and nonprofit clients prepare their financials and payroll.
Ana Loew, CPA, started at Maner in 2021 and works in the firm’s tax department, providing tax services to nonprofit and for-profit clients. She also specializes in guiding organizations through the intricacies of gaining IRS tax-exempt status.
Steven Osborn joined Maner in 2016 and previously served as an associate in the firm’s audit department. His daily responsibilities include providing audit and assurance services to nonprofit clients.
Madison Reavis joined Maner in 2018 and works in the accounting & outsourced department, providing accounting services to the firm’s nonprofit clients. She specializes in QuickBooks Desktop and Online and is a certified QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor.
Adam Rivera, Internal IT, Operations, has over a decade of internal IT experience. In his new role, he will oversee critical IT projects, and continue to support Maner’s internal technology strategy, ensuring its systems are robust, efficient, secure, and forward-thinking.
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Chris Holman welcomes back Eric Lupher, President of the Citizens Research Council, Livonia, with 4 branches across Michigan.
Topic: New Citizens Research Council Report Analyzes Detroit’s Economic Development Efforts
LIVONIA, Mich., February 2024 – The Citizens Research Council of Michigan released the first in a two-part series of reports assessing and analyzing the City of Detroit’s economic condition, economic development policies, opportunities for reform and alternative approaches to reliance on tax incentives. The reports were developed at the request of the Detroit City Council’s Legislative Policy Division and designed to help inform the debate over the city’s economic development policy. Click here for the full report: An Assessment of Detroit’s Economic Condition and a Critique of its Economic Development Efforts.
Ten years after the City of Detroit declared bankruptcy, Detroit’s economy has improved substantially. That improvement has not changed the economics of business attraction caused by the city’s significant socioeconomic problems and racial disparities that, when combined with high property tax rates, make the city more expensive and lessen the expected rates of return.
Detroit has substantial socioeconomic problems to overcome, as evidenced by the report’s income, poverty, and educational data, making it even more difficult for the city to compete, even with nearby metropolitan areas. According to the report, to overcome these socioeconomic problems, city economic development policy relies on tax incentives to make private investment in Detroit more attractive.
Like the rest of Michigan, Detroit’s population has been steadily declining, which has played a significant role in its weakened economic base. The city’s population peaked in 1950 at 1.8 million and has fallen each decade since, falling to less than an estimated 637,000 in 2022, a 65.4 percent decline. That massive shrinking means fewer people, workers, and business patrons.
“These assessments of Detroit’s economic development efforts will help local elected officials and Detroit’s residents as they discuss, debate, and decide which policy path the city should take,” said Eric Lupher, Research Council president. “It is up to elected officials and citizens to decide what to do with this information.”
In a Nutshell
Detroit’s economy has improved substantially since it filed for bankruptcy a decade ago, yet the city still has serious socioeconomic problems that, when combined with high property tax rates, make it hard to attract and retain businesses.
The property tax rate is one of the handful of costs to do business that the city controls, and to reduce that cost and subsidize what may otherwise be unprofitable investments the city offers tax business attraction incentives—tax abatement and improvements funded through tax increment financing.
After nearly 50 years of granting tax abatements and using tax increment financing to provide improvements in the downtown areas, it could be hoped that conditions in the city would have improved sufficiently so that their use would no longer be necessary.
A cursory analysis of the cost of locating in the city and the revenues businesses can expect to yield reveals that a gap continues to exist stacking the deck against the city for business attractions. Detroit can ill afford to cease the use of tax abatements until the gap between costs developers face and return on investment is closed.
The next report will seek to answer what tax incentives are awarded by the city, whether tax incentives are effective, whether tax incentives are cost-effective, and why the city uses tax incentives. Importantly, it will ask if local elected officials and citizens should consider whether city economic development policy is improperly focused on attracting individual businesses. -
Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Christy Howden, CEO & co-Founder, of Wolverine Pickleball, Ann Arbor, MI, a 2024 50 Companies To Watch Awardee winner for this year's cycle of Michigan Celebrates Small Business. In its twentieth year and holding Gala Celebration May 21st in East Lansing, MI, at the Breslin Center.
In the interview, they cover Christy's career path, the company's history, the focus of the company in 2024, what winning this award means for the company, additional information, and how to contact them.
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Chris Holman welcomes Jamie Jacobs, Deputy Director, MCAN, Michigan College Access Network, Lansing, MI,
Remind our listeners about MCAN?
What have been some highlights in recent months?
What's MCAN's reaction to the Governor's State of the State, and recent budget announcements?
Do you have other issues keeping you busy connected to the legislature in Lansing?
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Chris Holman welcomes back Kurt J. Rankin vice president and senior economist for The PNC Financial Services Group, Pittsburgh, PA.
PNC’s latest semi-annual survey of small- and mid-sized businesses, which concluded Feb. 2, results are out, tell us about them?
Drill down on optimism for next 6 months?
So that optimism is for the overall economy and their own businesses?
How about profits?
PNC’s latest semi-annual survey of small- and mid-sized businesses, which concluded Feb. 2, shows that business owner optimism about economic conditions over the next six months has reached a 22-year high amid lessening fears of a recession.
Top-Level Findings
PNC’s latest semi-annual survey of small and mid-sized businesses shows that business owner optimism about economic conditions over the next six months has reached a 22-year high amid lessening fears of a recession.
A majority of those surveyed (55%) are highly optimistic about the national economy, rocketing up from 34% last fall and 26% a year ago. Four in 10 (40%) are highly optimistic about the global economy, up from 25% last fall and 9% a year ago. Nearly two-thirds of business owners (63%) are highly optimistic about their local economy, up from 47% last fall and 30% a year ago.
Optimism also runs high about their own businesses. Eight in 10 business owners (79%) reported that they are highly optimistic about the prospects for their own business, consistent with last fall (77%) and up substantially from a year ago (60%). Manufacturing led other sectors, with 81% anticipating better times ahead for their own businesses. Larger revenue ($20 million to $250 million) business leaders expressed the most optimism about the national and local economies as well as their own businesses, while smaller revenue ($100,000 to $3 million) business owners are the least optimistic.
The outlook on profits for the next six months remains steady, with just over half of those surveyed (52%) expecting an increase, midway between the levels recorded last fall (55%) and a year ago (49%). Few businesses anticipate decreases in profits (5%) or sales (5%) over the same time period.
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Chris Holman welcomes back Jeff Lobdell, president and founder of Restaurant Partners Management, LLC, headquartered Grand Rapids, MI, also serving as chair of the National Restaurant Association,
What challenges are the restaurant industry facing as we enter 2024?
As a pioneer in the restaurant industry for the past 35 years, what do you think are the main things needed for a successful food business?
What can we expect from Restaurant Partners in 2024?
Follow up on the Hawaii Wildfire Relief – how much was donated?
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Chris Holman welcomes Jane Mitchell, MAS, CEO/Owner Jungle Jane Promotions, Lansing, MI.
Welcome Jane tell us about your career path?
Tell us about your branding business Jungle Jane?
What makes your story unique among entrepreneurs?
How has your business evolved over three decades?
Jane Mitchell - Owner/President
I started Jungle Jane Promotions in 1994. I have taken great pride in working with so many people. People ask why would I use you when I can just search the internet? Well when you do that you take the risk that what you think your ordering is what your going to get. When you work with me you deal with me. I stand behind my business ethics. I care about each and every person that I deal with.
I am a Master Advertising Specialist (MAS). I'm devoted to both my customers and the industry so I sought out and achieved this certification so that I can be a benefit to you.
So what does this mean to you??? Well, I am a Consultant.
I consult with businesses and organizations to develop a plan to promote their products and services, recognize their employees, volunteers, and thank their clients or customers with quality logoed merchandise.
I will help you use your advertising dollars wisely. I will set down with you and we will discuss what your end goal is. Once we know that, we'll work backward towards a product or program that will fit your needs. It's not a one size fits all option with me.
I'm here for you to make sure you're spending your advertising budget in a way that you will get the most out of it.
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Chris Holman welcomes back Tom Kelly, President & CEO, Automation Alley, Troy, MI.
This month they're discussing Integr8 Playbook #3: Additive Manufacturing
Q. Thanks for coming back on our show to talk about Automation Alley’s series of Integr8 playbooks.
Your next one is focused on additive manufacturing – and we will get into that – but remind us again what this series of playbooks is?
· The 2024 Integr8 Roundtable Series offers invite-only roundtable sessions where leaders from industry, academia and government meet.
· Each roundtable is focused on a different topic or challenge related to the Industry 4.0 and the transition to digital manufacturing
· And then we publish a playbook from each roundtable that provides advice for manufacturers to help them overcome challenges
· It all builds momentum towards the Integr8 Roundtable Summit, to be held Oct. 3 in Detroit
Q. So, you just released the findings from your third roundtable. What was the focus? And can you tell us about your findings?
· Our third playbook was focused on additive manufacturing or 3D printing
· Additive manufacturing isn’t new – it’s been around for decades – but what is new is how advanced it has become and what it can do today
· Across the country, we are seeing manufactures do amazing things with 3D printing
o From rockets to sustainable housing
· While some Industry 4.0 technologies are more nebulous like Big Data and the Industrial Internet of Things, additive manufacturing (AM) is hands on and visual.
· You can see a new additively manufactured piece being printed and feel it, from a rocket booster the size of a truck to a micro-lattice part the size of a matchhead.
Q. What are the challenges? What is holding companies back from deploying it?
· A lot of manufactures remain stuck – they continue to do things the old way – and they are just not sure how to implement 3D printing
· And then there is the cost – the best 3D printers are not cheap, and we recognize that
· At Automation Alley, we encourage manufacturers to start small and we help them get started with funding and training through our Project DAMOnD program.
· The process starts with redefining how engineers design products. Design For Additive Manufacturing (DFAM) is a set of processes that focuses on the design, engineering, and production of components or end products through additive manufacturing.
· When designing components or products using DFAM, engineers consider material properties, build speed versus accuracy tradeoff, surface finish requirements, and structural integrity as they would with any regular build. Those elements are critical to manufacturing parts that can perform with quality
Additional background for MBN reference:
The third playbook explores what is possible with additive manufacturing and offers strategies and considerations for adopting an additive mindset. Topics discussed include:
· The importance of design for additive manufacturing (DFAM)
· Generative artificial intelligence design and additive manufacturing · Project DIAMOnD, a distributed manufacturing and additive manufacturing use case
· Additive manufacturing and sustainability
· Government support with Additive Manufacturing Forward (AM Forward)
· Integrating additive manufacturing programs in education
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Chris Holman welcomes back Bo Garcia - Dean of Community Education & Workforce Development at Lansing Community College · and Executive Director, Business & Community Institute (BCI) at Lansing Community College.
Welcome Bo, remind the Michigan business community about the BCI at LCC?
Thank you for recently sponsoring the 2024 Economic Forecast Breakfast, what did you take away from that gathering?
What were some of your highlights for 2023?
What's your big project or upcoming event this semester?
What are your overall objectives for 2024?
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Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Marc Alexander, Founder & CEO, of Lite Raise, Mt. Clemens, MI, a 2024 Best Small Business Awardee winner for this year's cycle of Michigan Celebrates Small Business. In its twentieth year and holding Gala Celebration May 21st in East Lansing, MI, at the Breslin Center.
In the interview, they cover Marc's career path, the company's history, the focus of the company in 2024, what winning this award means for the company, additional information, and how to contact them.
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The popular Retreat returns this Spring!
Welcome to their podcast, where they delve into the empowering world of the empowHER Leadership Retreat. In this recording, they have the privilege of speaking with four distinguished board members: Heather Shea, the Board Chair; Angela Michaels, the Mentor Co-Chair; Daniella Matlick, the Fundraising Co-Chair; and Kristine Kletke, the Host and Communications Chair.
The empowHER Leadership Retreat is a transformative event designed for girls in 4th through 9th grades. It's a unique gathering that aims to empower, inspire, provide resilience, and foster a sense of community among young girls. Set against the backdrop of the Breslin Center on the scenic campus of Michigan State University, the retreat is scheduled to take place on April 20, 2024.
Their board members will share their insights into the event's various aspects. They'll discuss what the retreat entails, the importance of participating, and the profound impact it can have on young girls. They'll also delve into how individuals and organizations can get involved, whether through mentorship, volunteering, or sponsorship.
Join them as they explore this important event and how it instills confidence, and creates a supportive community for young girls. It's more than just an event; it's a movement towards empowerment and positive change. -
Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Carrie Rosingana, , CEO, CAMW! Capital Area Michigan Works!, Lansing, MI, but serving Ingham, Eaton and Clinton Counties.
THEME: Carrie discusses the upcoming Rosie the Riveter Day held at the capitol on March 21.
Question: Tell me more about the upcoming Rosie the Riveter Day?
Rosie the Riveter Day, hosted by the Capital Area Manufacturing Council,
is a day for the Lansing community to celebrate the storied history of women in manufacturing and the women who started it all, the real WWII Rosie the Riveters.
Many attendees dress as Rosie, encouraged, but not mandatory.
The event includes the following:
Guest speakers from a variety of Michigan organizations.
Meet and Greet with Rosies and Veterans.
Flyover by Michigan Mentors T-34 Flight Team.
Historic vehicles on display.
Food trucks.
Picture on the Capitol steps.
Question: Tell me more about CAMW!’s involvement with Rosie the Riveter Day?
Michigan has a rich history of manufacturing.
Home to the big three: Ford, General Motors and Chrysler.
Birthplace of the assembly line.
Many new manufacturing jobs are coming to Lansing in the upcoming year.
Ultium Cells is opening a new facility in Lansing by the end of 2024.
For those interested in manufacturing job, head to: https://www.camw.org/career-seekers/search-job-listings
Carrie and the team at CAMW! have attended Rosie the Riveter Day for many years.
Carrie is one of the speakers this year, among many others from the Lansing community.
Carrie, please provide details on your involvement as well (why you are speaking, your family connection to Rosie Day, etc.)
Question: When is Rosie the Riveter Day this year and how can the public sign up to attend?
Rosie Day is hosted by the Capital Area Manufacturing Council at the Michigan Capitol building in Lansing.
Thursday, March 21
State Capitol Building in Lansing, Michigan
100 N Capitol Ave, Lansing, MI 48933
The event starts at 3:00 p.m. and ends at 5:30 p.m.
Tickets are free! Register to attend at: https://glbmaorg.wufoo.com/forms/m1fdshdl0b0s9ui/ - Visa fler
