Michigan Business Network

Chris Holman welcomes back Roger Curtis, Executive Director, Youth Solutions, Benton Harbor but serving statewide. Roger welcome back, we're sorry we weren't able to catch up with you at the Mackinac Policy Conference. How is 2025 going for Youth Solutions? Youth Solutions has impacted more than 39,000 young people across Michigan—what do you think makes your approach so effective? Can you explain...

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Scott Schoeneberger, - Managing Partner at Bluewater Technologies, Wixom, MI. Welcome Scott, bring the Michigan business community up to speed on Bluewater Technologies? How is technology shaping the day-to-day experience of being in the office — and what does that mean for engagement, mood, and productivity? What role does AV technology play in enabling future-forward work...

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Julian Delos Reyes, company president, Craig Ryan Fine Clothing, started in Grand Blanc, and now at multiple Michigan locations. Welcome Julian, for the Michigan business community, bring us briefly up to speed on the company. Julian, congratulations on the new location! Why was Downtown Lansing the right next step for Craig Ryan Fine Clothing? You’ve expanded across Michig...

Thursday June 5th, Jeffrey Mosher was on the road, as the Lansing Economic Club event on Thursday, June 5, at the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center. This impactful program featured a powerful panel discussion with former MSU Assistant Coach and Champions of the Heart founder Michael Garland and MSU Men’s Basketball Head Coach Tom Izzo, moderated by WILX News Anchor Ann Emmerich. This video convers...

Originally uploaded April 8th, updated June 6th. Chris Holman welcomes Phil Sklar, Co-Founder and CEO, National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum, Milwaukee, WI. Welcome Phil, tell us about your Hall of Fame? So you release timely bobbleheads that celebrate the business of sports? Several of your released items have honored sports in Michigan,... this week for the Spartans and the NCAA tournament...

Friday, May 30th, Chris Holman arrived fresh off 45 interviews at the Mackinac Policy Conference, on Mackinac Island at the Grand Hotel, to be on hand for a ribbon cutting ceremony for Copper Peak, of Ironwood, Michigan. This video shares an interview with Bob Jacquart, former head of Stormy Kromer. He's retired and put time and passion into the project at Copper Peak. Next there are excerpts from...

Originally uploaded May 1st, reloaded fix June 4th. While on the road to Heritage Hall at the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing, MI, April 24th, Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back CAMW! (Capital Area Michigan Works!) CEO who was attending that day's Annual Impact Awards put on by the Michigan Works! Association. Carrie shares what the annual event means to her and CAMW! and shares a bit of the story beh...

Originally posted May 6, re-edited June 2nd. Chris Holman welcomes back Cutler Martin, Managing Director, Martin Commercial Properties, Lansing, MI. Welcome back Cutler, remind us about Martin Commercial Properties? Since opening your Florida office last fall, what milestones or successes are you most proud of? How has the Florida expansion impacted your overall business strategy and client reach...

Chris Holman welcomes Bart Pickelman, MIOSHA Director, Lansing, MI. MIOSHA is celebrating 50 years—what are some of the biggest milestones the organization has achieved since 1975? How has MIOSHA’s approach to workplace safety evolved over the decades to meet new challenges? Can you share some examples of how MIOSHA’s consultative services or training programs have made a difference for businesses...

Chris Holman welcomes Courtney Lorenz, Founder, Cultured Kombucha Co., Traverse City, MI. Welcome Courtney can you briefly share the Cultured Kombucha Co. story, founded in 2015, and MBN's been doing stories on your company since at least 2021? Congratulations on being named one of Michigan’s 50 Companies to Watch! What does this recognition mean to you and your team at Cultured Kombucha Co.? Star...

For their monthly discussion, Chris Holman welcomes Nicole Noll-Williams back to the MBN studio at the Capital Region International Airport. Nicole Noll-Williams, is president and CEO of the Capital Region Airport Authority, Lansing, MI. Chris had several things to catch up on with Nicole for May 2025: Apple Vacations returns to Lansing for 2026 with a new destination: nonstop flights to Cancun, P...

Originally uploaded December 17th, re-loaded May 17th. Chris Holman welcomes Ed Siaje, NEW president, Bank of America Detroit. Chris had several questions for Ed in this conversation: 1. How has your 26-year career in financial services, particularly your leadership in consumer banking and private banking, prepared you for this role? 2. What are your immediate priorities as the new president of Ba...

Originally Uploaded March 14th, reloaded June 28th For Media Business Episode 84: Tony Conley has a three-part conversation with Kyle Shumaker President at The Shumaker Technology Group, Lansing, Michigan. Founder/owner of an Information Technology consulting firm that helps organizations to make better use of technology through Website, Web App, and Mobile App Development as well as Document Mana...

Faces of Manufacturing is a newer show to Michigan Business Network. Cindy Kangas, Executive Director, CAMC, Capital Area Manufacturing Council, Lansing, Michigan, co-hosts with Joy Wagner, HR Manager of Granger Waste Services, also Lansing. Cindy and Joy strive to share the corporate culture, personal stories, and unique personalities of those making a living in manufacturing today, in Michigan....

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 2. In this episode of Bold LeadHERS, Lorri headed to Mackinaw City and then over to the island for the 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference. Lorri was able to interview State...

Vic Verchereau welcomes Aric Nesbitt, who is the Michigan State Senate Republican Leader. Sen. Aric Nesbitt grew up as the middle child on a six-generation family farm in West Michigan. He went on to earn an economics degree from Hillsdale College, later earning a master’s in international business. He received the “Distinguished Alumnus” award from Hillsdale for his work as a conservative reforme...

Vic Verchereau welcomes Myron Frierson, who is the Executive Committee Chair of the Uplift Our Youth Foundation. Myron Frierson, Executive Committee Chair of the Uplift Our Youth Foundation, is a retired state executive. Over his 43 years in state service, he engaged with numerous professional organizations, serving in various leadership roles. He has been on the Uplift Our Youth Foundation board...

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Steven E. Bangs, Attorney, Krause, Bangs & Associates, P.C. , East Lansing, MI. Question 1: For listeners unfamiliar with it, can you explain what the Employee Retention Tax Credit is and why it was so important for small businesses during the COVID-19 Pandemic? Question 2: Why is this an important issue right now? Question 3: How would retroactively shortening the ERTC fil...

"Getting A Grip" is among the newer shows 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 Imple...

Jeffrey Mosher welcomed Butch and Niki Irwin, the father-daughter team behind the Comfort Keepers of Southeast Michigan and Northwest Ohio. He had several questions for them in this interview just ahead of Fathers Day: The Origin Story: "Butch, your pitch mentions your grandfather as a key inspiration. Can you tell us more about that memory and how it shaped your understanding of care and led you...

Originally loaded May 9, reedited June 13th. Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Greg & Maria Longe, Franchisers with Phoenix Franchise Brands, Livonia, MI. 1. Greg and Maria, can you start by giving us an overview of Phoenix Franchise Brands and what inspired you to build a multi-brand franchising company based right here in Michigan? 2. You recently expanded your portfolio with the acquisition of Worried Bi...

Vic Verchereau welcomes Kelly Wolgamott, who is the Vice President of Pure Michigan. The State of Michigan is blessed with the riches of unspoiled nature: the nation's longest freshwater coastline, lakes that feel like oceans, golden beaches, an abundance of fresh produce straight from the farm, glorious sunrises and sunsets and endless opportunities for recreation. Here you will find more than 10...

Vic Verchereau welcomes Scott Stewart, who is the Senior Commercial Banker at Independent Bank. Senior Commercial Banker Scott Stewart has enjoyed a significant career in the banking industry through perseverance in tough times and being a professional that listens for ways to help. His dedication to the client and his family has created an impressive story about what is important and what makes f...

Vic Verchereau welcomes Scott Corder, who is the Owner, Producer, and Director at Scott Corder, Inc. Scott is a classically trained message-strategist, film-maker and story-teller with college degrees in Graphic Design, Photography and Architecture. These complimentary skills mean the client's message will always be clearly articulated and visually stimulating. Scott has been successfully informin...

Vic Verchereau welcomes Tony McCaul, who is the Executive Director at Critter Barn. Before joining Critter Barn, Tony McCaul worked with the Ottawa County ISD for 14 years as an Ag Tech teacher. Tony is a graduate of Michigan State University and Colorado State University with Bachelors and Masters degrees in Agriscience, Agriculture Education, and Biology. As the Executive Director of the Critter...