Talk of the Town

The Ford Motor Company and its dealers worldwide are hosting food drives from September 15-25, collecting essential items to fight hunger and meet critical local needs. We are joined by Fox Ford General Manager Steve Winters to discuss how you can help!

Ottawa County Veterans Services

Andy Allen, Vice President of Advancement for AYA Youth Collective joins us for a Talk of the Town. 

Brian Smith, Director of Food and Beverage at Treetops Resort joins us to discuss fall golf and food at Treetops!

Matt Cook with Lake Michigan Credit Union joins us to discuss the 2025 LMCU Bridge Run!

Local Owners of K9 Resorts in Grand Rapids Megan and Mark Ivaska join us to discuss what is offered at K9 Resorts.  More informationc an be found here:  https://www.k9resorts.com/grand-rapids/

Mark Lazarock, Fund Development Manager with Hospice of Holland joins us for a Talk of the Town. 

Chief Operating Officer of Traverse City Tourism Whitney Waara joins Talk of the Town to discuss the first ever Traverse City Food and Wine Festival.  More information can be found here: https://www.traversecity.com/food-wine/

Dan Lauraine with Drake and Associates joins us for a Talk of the Town!

Gary Mattson with Mattson Financial joins Talk of the Town to discuss the Big, Beautiful Bill. 

Reid Stoven and Greg Vanderwall join us for a Talk of the Town!

Alexis Declark, Marketing Coordinator with Anna's House joins us to discuss the expansion of Anna's House across Michigan!

The Grand Rapids Civic Theater joins us to discuss their upcoming production of Waitress!

The KeyBank Gran Fondo is Saturday June 21. Event Director Jon Conkling and Michael Sytsma, West Michigan President at KeyBank join us to discuss this year's race!

Associate Vice President of Philanthropy of Hospice of Michigan Barbara Anderson joins us to discuss the final Barley, BBQ, and Beats!

Eliza Curtin with the Bissell Pet Foundation joins us to discuss the upcoming Bissell Blocktail Party at the East Grand Rapids High School Track!

Bethann Egan, Executive Director of the USS Silversides Submarine Museum joins us to discuss an upcoming Memorial Day weekend event!  More information can be found at: https://silversidesmuseum.org/

Jen Klaasen, owner of Soaring Suds joins Lauren Smith, Steve Kelly and Bret Bakita for a Talk of the Town! 

Bryan Havemeier from Herman's Boy joins us to discuss Grillapalooza and all of the amazing products available at Herman's Boy!

Chris Turner, Commercial Market President with First Financial Bank joins us for a Talk of the Town!

Development Manager at the Muskegon Rescue Mission Jonathan Scouten joins Steve Kelly and Bret Bakita to discuss the upcoming Fore Shore Adventure Run. 

Founder and Advisor of Mattson Financial, Gary Mattson joins us for a Talk of the Town!

Hot Rod Harley Davidson joins Steve Kelly and Bret Bakita for a Talk of the Town!

Therese Henry with Deliberate Directions life Coaching Link (DDCLINK) joins Steve Kelly and Bret Bakita for a Talk of the Town!

Sam Stover, Founder and Managing Partner of Gimme's Par and Grill joins us to discuss their new restaurant and golf/sports facility in downtown Grand Rapids!