Mi Business Matters

Wendy Block, the Michigan Chamber’s Senior Vice President of Business Advocacy, is joined by two in-the-know insurance industry resources to discuss a key pending legislative package that’s been labeled “bad faith." They are: Erin McDonough, Executive Director of the Insurance Alliance of Michigan Mark Friedlander with the Insurance Information Institute

Jim Holcomb, the Michigan Chamber’s president & CEO, talks with three great resources on a key pending legislative proposal that could dramatically change the way businesses of all sizes and types use independent contractors. Joining Jim in the conversation are: Wendy Block, Senior VP of Business Advocacy for the Michigan Chamber. Mike Pomerantz, Public Engagement Manager for DoorDash Dawn Cra...

Jim Holcomb, the Michigan Chamber’s president & CEO, is joined by three key members of our Capitol Press Corps who directly cover or lead coverage of our state’s policy and political landscape for their respective outlets. They are: Zoe Clark, Political Director for Michigan Radio - one of our state’s biggest public broadcasting stations Chad Livengood, Politics Editor and Columnist for The De...

Leah Robinson, the Michigan Chamber’s Director of Legislative Affairs and Leadership Programming - which includes heading up the Michigan ATHENA program. In this episode, she is joined by a Mid-Michigan trailblazer and local news legend – anchor Sheri Jones of WLNS TV 6, who also happens to be the incoming chair of the Chamber’s Michigan ATHENA Advisory Council. We’ll be discussing women’s leaders...

Bob Thomas, COO of the Michigan Chamber, is joined by his President and CEO, Jim Holcomb, in part 2 of the discussion on the Chamber 's role in strengthening the great state of Michigan in a number of different ways!

Bob Thomas, COO of the Michigan Chamber, is joined by his President and CEO, Jim Holcomb, in part 1 of a 2 part discussion on the Chamber 's role in helping to strengthen the great state of Michigan in a number of different ways!

Amanda Toy, VP of Membership and Partnerships for the Michigan Chamber, is joined by Jane Hagen, Senior VP & Director of Retirement Plans at Tri-Star Trust - a Michigan-based wealth management firm, to give a rundown on retirement savings – a topic that affects us all even if we don’t want to think about it. We discuss the latest investment market outlook, new federal policy changes for 401(k)...

Jim Holcomb, the Michigan Chamber’s president & CEO, takes a ‘behind the scenes’ look at a survey that’s the talk of Michigan’s capital city this time of the year – the MIRS/EPIC-MRA Insiders Survey. Jim is joined by two great guests who put it together every two years: John Reurink, the publisher and co-owner of the Michigan Information & Research Service, otherwise known as MIRS - an in-...

Sara Wurfel, the Michigan Chamber’s Chief Communications & Marketing Officer, takes a closer look at a host of pending legislation and how it might affect Michigan’s business climate and efforts underway to grow our Great Lakes State’s population. It’s the wonky concept of repealing local preemption laws which is another way of saying that Michigan’s 1,800+ local units of government could EACH...

We’re going international! Jim Holcomb, President & CEO of the Michigan Chamber, is joined by Earl Provost, the Ontario Agent General, to discuss Michigan and Canada’s close relationship and some key projects between our two countries.

Jim Holcomb, President & CEO of the Michigan Chamber, is joined by Pete Sheffield, the Chief Sustainability Officer or CSO for Enbridge Energy, and Mike Alaimo, Director of Environmental & Energy Affairs of the Michigan Chamber to discuss our Energy Transition and how we can move forward in a way that’s realistic and works. This is an issue that’s increasingly front and center due to clima...

In this episode, hosted by Jim Holcomb, President & CEO of the Michigan Chamber, we'll be talking about one of the most important (and most discussed) pieces of infrastructure in our state – Line 5 and the proposed Great Lakes Tunnel. Joining Jim in the conversation are two professionals who are in the know and have been on the front lines of this issue: Anna Mooney, Government Affairs Manager...

The 2023 legislative session – historic in many ways – has been one of the busiest in modern times. Sara Wurfel, the Michigan Chamber’s Chief Communications & Marketing Officer, is joined by the core Michigan Chamber Business Advocacy Team: Wendy Block, Mike Alaimo, and Leah Robinson to help unpack a bit of what’s happened and what’s on the horizon – and how that may impact our state’s job pro...

In this episode, hosted by Jim Holcomb, President & CEO of the Michigan Chamber, we’re going to be talking about fixing our damn roads and bridges in Michigan – but by tackling one of the key challenges right now that may not be well understood: aggregate cost and supply. Joining Jim in the conversation are two experts who work in these industries and on these issues every day: Doug Needham, E...

Amanda Toy, VP of Membership & Partnerships, Michigan Chamber, is joined by John Melcher, CEO of Crystal Mountain/Crystal Enterprises, and Nick Shelton, Director of Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth, to discuss the travel and tourism outlook in Michigan for the rest of 2023 - including the biggest wins, opportunities and challenges in the industry!

Amanda Toy, VP of Membership & Partnerships, Michigan Chamber, is joined by Dave Lorenz, Vice President of Travel Michigan at the MEDC, to discuss the state’s latest Pure Michigan focus, it's efforts, and to provide a forecast of the peak 2023 tourism season!

Jim Holcomb, President & CEO of the Michigan Chamber, is joined by Kathryn Snorrason, Interim Chief Mobility Officer at the Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification, and Glenn Stevens, Executive Director of MICHauto, to gain insight from an industry perspective on the opportunities and challenges to retain Michigan’s automotive and next-generation mobility industries as well as a...

Amanda Toy, VP of Membership and Partnerships, discusses hot HR issues and trends along with tools that can help any business! Joining her in this discussion are Amy Mulholland - Director of Learning & HR Compliance for the Michigan Chamber, John David Gardiner - Attorney and Employment Law/Workplace Specialist for Bodman Law, and Garry Straker - VP of Compensation Consulting for Salary.com.

Wendy Block, the Michigan Chamber’s Senior VP of Business Advocacy & Member Engagement, talks about the new political leadership and dynamic in Lansing! It’s been fairly fast and furious since lawmakers were sworn in and 2023 kicked off. Joining her in this discussion are Adrian Hemond - Founder & CEO of Grassroots Midwest, Jenell Leonard - Owner of Marketing Resource Group (MRG), and John...

Sara Wurfel, the Michigan Chamber’s Chief Communications & Marketing Officer, shares why civility and pragmatic problem solving are so important in moving Michigan forward! Joining her in this discussion are Jim Holcomb - President & CEO of the Michigan Chamber, Rudy Hobbs (D), Partner at Michigan Legislative Consultants & Co-Director of the Michigan Political Leadership Program (MPLP)...

Mike Alaimo, the Michigan Chamber’s Director of Environmental and Energy Affairs and Infrastructure Policy Lead discusses an issue that’s top of mind right now and affects all Michiganders - and that's fixing our darn roads! Joining him in this discussion are Jim Holcomb - President & CEO of the Michigan Chamber - where this issue has been a long-time priority, Rob Coppersmith, EVP & VP of...

Wendy Block - Senior VP of Business Advocacy & Member Engagement at the Michigan Chamber, is joined by J.D. Collins - CEO & Director of the Michigan Small Business Development Center and Lorri Rishar - Owner & CEO of Edge Partnerships. They explore the massive impact small businesses play in our communities and economy, touch on the biggest trends/changes and challenges/opportunities f...

Host Sara Wurfel - Chief Communications & Marketing Officer of the Michigan Chamber, is joined again by Joe Bamberger - Founder & Managing Partner of Emerge Consulting, Ryan Hundt - CEO of Michigan Works! Association, and Julie Mann - Chief Human Resources Officer of Neogen to discuss the different tactics, innovations and resources that can help in the workforce development and talent rec...

Host Sara Wurfel, Chief Communications & Marketing Officer of the Michigan Chamber, is joined by Joe Bamberger - Founder & Managing Partner of Emerge Consulting, Ryan Hundt - CEO of Michigan Works! Association, and Julie Mann - Chief Human Resources Officer of Neogen to explore the biggest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the workforce development and talent recruitment/retention s...

Host Leah Robinson, Director of Legislative Affairs & Leadership Programming at the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, is joined by Nicole Noll-Williams President & CEO of Capital Regional International Airport and Rebecca “Becky” O’Connell Government Affairs Manager of Lake Trust Credit Union, to share their unique insights and perspectives to what has mattered the most, the largest barriers t...