Michigan Business Network

Originally uploaded July 1st, reloaded July 10th. Chris Holman welcomes Amanda Johnson, Business Resource Coach, CAMW!, Lansing, MI. Question: What is the Business Resource Network? Capital Area Michigan Works!’ Business Resource Network (or BRN as we typically call it) is a novel retention strategy that focuses on preventing employees from quitting or getting fired. The long-term goal is to impro...

Originally uploaded July 1st, reloaded July 7th, Chris Holman welcomes Kate Litwin, Community Development Director at DLI (Downtown Lansing Incorporated). Can you talk about what Middle Village is? How did this program get started? How does Middle Village support Lansing’s business community? What types of stores can be found in Middle Village? Can you talk about Middle Village’s space? Where can...

Chris Holman welcomes back Teri Sand, Business Services Manager, CAMW! Capital Area Michigan Works! Lansing serving Ingham Eaton and Clinton Counties Topic: Going PRO Talent Fund 1. What exactly is the Going PRO Talent Fund, and what’s the goal of it? State of MI legislature determines $ Competitive application…private sector…reimbursed Ers upskill workers, train new hires 2. What sorts of things...

Chris Holman welcomes back Stephanie Beckhorn, Director, Employment & Training, Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) Topic: New Report: Michigan is #3 in the Nation for Helping Residents Get Employed! Can you tell us a little bit about LEO’s Office of Employment and Training? The Office of Employment & Training released its annual report this week. What are some of the key f...

Vic Verchereau welcomes Ron Embry, who is Pastor and Bishop at Agape Christian Church. Changing lives and investing in people has directed the journey of Ron Embry. As a lifelong Lansing resident, he took his strong family foundation and has sought to help others find their way. With 9 siblings and a great work ethic, Ron's Journey has taken him from Spring Arbor, to the University of Michigan and...

Lorri Rishar Jandron, MBA, Owner & CEO, EDGE Partnerships, Lansing, Marquette, Chicago, along with Becky Burtka, VP of member engagement, Michigan Chamber, Lansing, MI. Co-Hosts of the new MBN show "BOLD LeadHERS" now into Episode 3. In this episode of Bold LeadHERS, they interview Elizabeth Gorz, Current VP of Innovation and Strategic Communication at Central Payments, a financial services firm....

Vic Verchereau welcomes Mark Maxwell, who is the Founder and Principal Consultant at Maxwell Leadership Group. Maxwell Leadership Group (MLG) is a business consulting practice focused on business strategy and leadership development with clients ranging from large globally diversified organizations to small and mid-market companies. MLG brings over 35 years of experience in helping organizations de...

Vic Verchereau welcomes Lisa Fisher, who is a Coach, Trainer, and Leadership Advocate. For over two decades, Lisa Fisher has worked with organizations and leaders who are ready to do more than check a box on leadership training. They want lasting change. They want clearer communication, stronger relationships, and workplaces where people feel respected, supported, and motivated to do their best wo...

Vic Verchereau welcomes Karin Hurt, who is the CEO of Let’s Grow Leaders. Karin inspires courage, confidence, and innovation. A former Verizon Wireless executive, she’s known for growing courageous leaders, building great cultures, and inspiring high-performance teams. She’s the award-winning author of five books including Courageous Cultures and Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Workplace Conflic...

Originally uploaded June 27th, reloaded July 15th. Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Jonathan Smith, Senior Chief Deputy Director for LEO, Michigan's Labor and Economic Opportunity Department. What is the MI Hub for Manufacturers and how will it directly support small and mid-sized manufacturers in Michigan as they navigate the clean energy transition and global market changes? The platform is describe...

Originally loaded October 21st, reloaded July 4th.. Wednesday June 12, 2024, MBN's Jeffrey Mosher hit the road and caught the Workshop session following a Leadership Talk. This is audio number 4 of 4 from that day. In this video you catch a can’t miss event where the gathering in REO Town heard from a Business Valuation Workshop including Michael Maddox, host of MBN’s ‘Getting A Grip’ from the Cad...

Originally loaded October 21st, reloaded July 4th.. Wednesday June 12, 2024, MBN's Jeffrey Mosher hit the road and caught the Workshop session following a Leadership Talk. This is audio number 3 of 4 from that day. In this video you catch a can’t miss event where the gathering in REO Town heard from a Business Valuation Workshop including Michael Maddox, host of MBN’s ‘Getting A Grip’ from the Cad...

Originally loaded October 18th, reloaded July 3rd. Wednesday June 12, 2024, MBN's Jeffrey Mosher hit the road and caught the VIP Q & A Workshop session following a Leadership Talk. This is audio number 2 of 3 from that day. In this video you catch a can’t miss event where the gathering in REO Town heard from Matthew Pollard, the Rapid Growth Guy. Mr. Pollard was kind enough to stick around and ans...

Chris Holman welcomes Krista Johnson, Deputy Director for Workforce Development at Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO). June is Youth Employment Month in Michigan. With an estimated 260,500 young people ages 16 to 19 expected to join the workforce this summer, how is LEO preparing and supporting them as they take that step? What programs does LEO offer to help young people...

Originally uploaded Jan14th, fixed error reloaded July 1st. Chris Holman welcomes back Jason Cords, Executive Manager, Shaheen Chevrolet, Shaheen Cadillac, Lansing, MI. Welcome back, Jason, remind the Michigan business community about Shaheen Chevrolet/Cadillac? What were some 2024 highlights for Shaheen? What were some 2024 highlights from dealership end of things or noteable General Motors news?...

Originally uploaded Aug. 6th, video fix uploaded July 1st. Chris Holman welcomes Dalton Herbel, MBA, NHA, Vice President for Public Policy, LeadingAge Michigan, Lansing, MI, but serving statewide. This interview was the July 2024 spotlight interview suggested by EDGE Partnerships, Chris had several questions for Dalton in this interview: Remind our audience about LeadingAge MI? LeadingAge MI recen...

Chris Holman welcomes Mayor Mike Duggan, Mayor of Detroit, Michigan. You’re currently serving your third term as Detroit’s 75th mayor. You’ve been widely credited with leading Detroit’s economic turnaround such as attracting investment and growing small businesses. What do you consider Detroit's biggest economic success? As someone who’s worked closely with business leaders and entrepreneurs in De...

Originally uploaded April 11th, reloaded June 29th. Chris Holman welcomes Kristine Kletke, President, PMSI Marketing Group, Lansing & Grand Rapids, MI. As is tradition on Michigan Business Network, Chris Holman interviews new content contributors/ show hosts on MBN. He does so with a two segment set. First, one to welcome them and find out what their show will be about. Secondly a segment for them...

Thursday June 19th, Chris Holman was on the road to Eaton Rapids, Michigan, to join others gathered for a 60th Anniversary celebration for Dowding Industries. Dowding Enterprises Celebrates 60 Years Tom Izzo, Sheri Jones and Sparty Join the Celebration! This was held at 503 Marilin Ave. Eaton Rapids, MI 48827 at 2pm, June 19, 2025 [Eaton Rapids, MI] Dowding Enterprises, a leading manufacturer and...

Originally uploaded April 11th, reloaded June 29th. Chris Holman welcomes Phil Roos, Director, EGLE - at EGLE (Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy - State of Michigan, Lansing, MI. Every year, EGLE releases an end-of-year report. Are there any milestones or initiatives you’re particularly proud of that were included in this year’s report? Brownfield redevelopment was highlighted in the report. Co...

Chris Holman welcomes Everett M. Woodel, Jr. , SBA - Great Lakes Regional Administrator. Welcome Everett, you've stepped into the role of new Great Lakes Regional Administrator . Can you briefly share some of your career up to now? Can you tell us more about the new Made in America Manufacturing Initiative and how it’s aiming to boost U.S. manufacturing, especially in the Midwest? What is the SBA’...

Chris Holman welcomes Sean Cervantes – Business Development & Growth Officer at LAFCU, Lansing, MI. He had several questions for Sean in this interview: Q1: Can you tell us a little bit about the We are ER Block Party? A: The We Are ER Block Party is a free, family-friendly community event hosted by LAFCU to celebrate and connect with the Eaton Rapids community. Open to the public, the event is de...

Originally uploaded April 8th, reprocessed June 6th. Chris Holman welcomes Megan Doherty, President, CEO, F.D. Hayes Electric Company, Lansing, MI. Welcome Megan, tell us about F.D. Hayes Electric Company? Fourth-generation, family-run, and women-owned business, that's not typical, how's it going? Explain some more about serving homeowners, commercial businesses and industrial organizations across...

Edited June 6th, reloaded June 7th. Thursday, June 5th, MBN was On The Road to Delta Township, (SW Lansing metro) as IONETIX Invests $25.75M in Delta Township Facility, Creating 53 High-Tech Jobs and Advancing Lansing’s MedTech Leadership Expansion includes new cyclotron, advanced isotope lab, and strengthens Lansing’s position as a national MedTech innovation hub In this video remarks are shared...

Chris Holman welcomes back Teri Sand, Business Services Manager and Joe Winkiel, Business Services Officer CAMW!, Capital Area Michigan Works! Lansing, serving Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton Counties. What is the Job Finders Group? How does JFG connect candidates to local employers? What are some examples of JFG success stories? How could a Lansing area employer get involved with JFG? » Visit MBN webs...