The Green Stream

Tune in to episode #20 of #TheGreenStream , featuring Terry Barclay, SBN Detroit chair and CEO of Inforum and Kathryn Snorrason, VP & deputy chief mobility officer, Michigan’s Office of Future Mobility and Electrification. Learn more about Snorrason's work in mobility, MEDC's recent groundbreaking efforts, the role infrastructure plays when considering multimodal mobility for a city li...

A vision for inclusive social well-being and sustainable community development has been Eastside Community Network's primary aim for over 37 years. On episode #19 of #TheGreenStream , Terry Barclay, SBN Detroit chair and CEO of Inforum, interviews Donna Givens Davidson, president and CEO of ESCM, to learn more about her role and experience in nonprofit leadership, the programs being implemente...

“Rebel Nell exists to provide employment, equitable opportunities and wraparound support for women with barriers to traditional employment.” – Amy Peterson, co-founder and CEO, Rebel Nell Don’t miss this interview with Terry Barclay, SBN Detroit chair and CEO of Inforum, on #TheGreenStream to learn more about Peterson’s background, how Rebel Nell is creating distinctive jewelry made from repurpose...

"Mobility is not dating. We are taking about the physical world here. Mining, materials, massive infrastructure, and that orientation around sustainability or again, resiliency, how do we build something for the long run?" – Jessica Robinson, co-founder and partner of Assembly Ventures Don’t miss this interview with Terry Barclay, SBN Detroit chair and CEO of Inforum, on #TheGreenStream...

"We're using words like adaptation and resilience - not to mitigate climate change, but just to survive. We have to adapt to the weather; it's not going to adapt to us."  – Carla Walker-Miller, founder & CEO, Walker-Miller Energy Services Led by Carla Walker-Miller, Walker-Miller Energy Services is one of the largest African American- and woman-owned energy efficiency compani...

Michelle Sourie Robinson is president and CEO of the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council (MMSDC). MMSDC is a nonprofit, 501(c)3 organization committed to equipping certified minority business enterprises to meet business needs of major corporations, educational institutions, and government agencies. On Episode 12 of #TheGreenStream , we hear from Terry Barclay, SBN Detroit chair and CEO...

Meet Chip Amoe, the new Director of Sustainability at Michigan State University. He's responsible for planning, developing, and executing campus-wide sustainability initiatives, focusing on environmental, social, and economic practices. Chip will lead MSU in defining sustainability goals, establishing priorities, and implementing a comprehensive sustainability plan. Don't miss his intervie...

"If you're going to be successful in economic development, you have to meet the moment. You have to understand what the customer needs." – Maureen Donohue Krauss, president and CEO, Detroit Regional Partnership Terry Barclay, SBN Detroit chair and president and CEO of Inforum, talks with Krauss on The Green Stream about her history of leadership in economic development, nonprofit, an...

Ric DeVore has served as the second president in the history of the Community Foundation of Southeast Michigan (CFSEM) since April 2022. Terry Barclay, SBN Detroit chair and CEO of Inforum, speaks with DeVore on #TheGreenStream to delve into his financial, and philanthropic experience at CFSEM, his nonprofit volunteer work, and his perspective on the funding of sustainable projects in Southeast Mi...

SBN Detroit is celebrating its one-year anniversary this month. To commemorate the occasion, Terry Barclay, SBN Detroit chair and CEO of Inforum, spoke with Neil Hawkins, president of the Erb Family Foundation. In their discussion, they cover how SBN Detroit was established, Hawkins’ experience at the foundation and its impact, and ways that community supporters - like you - can get involved. Like...

“As we look to the future of where Michigan is going, I think we have so much more potential to grow, thrive, and become a place where people want to work, live, and play. I am really excited to be a part of that. I think that this is the most encouraging part about my job. I am looking at the region holistically, helping people plant seeds, become entrepreneurs, and really thrive in this region a...

"Start with #SustainableOfficePractices . Make sure you have – even if you are a #SmallBusiness – written procedures so you don't have to start all over again when someone leaves. Have your book of rules. Start reducing the amount of paper you use. Make everything electronic. Go paperless in your office, and when people come into the office, let them know that that's what you do.&quot...

“It’s been very exciting to really play a part in the revitalization of the city. We’ve seen the city during some of its great times, some of its very worst times, and now seeing that rebirth has been really, really rewarding.” – Larry Brinker, chief executive officer, Brinker Group Brinker Group is not just a construction management company, they are helping to build places for people to feel lik...

In Episode 7 of The Green Stream, Nancy Kaffer, columnist for Detroit  Free Press speaks to Raquel Garcia, Executive Director at Southwest Detroit Environmental Vision (SDEV) about her innovative approach to improving air quality in the Detroit area through unique partnerships.  Tune in to hear Raquel's inspiring story and learn more about the impact she's making in the community. ...

​Terry Barclay, Chair of SBN Detroit, President and CEO, Inforum,  recently spoke with Alisyn Malek, Managing Director of Newlab on episode  6 of #TheGreenStream to share her #SustainableBusiness background, Newlab's initiatives to build transformative technologies, and its role  of sustainability in the future of Detroit.  If you enjoy today's episode, please like and subscrib...

In Episode 5 of The Green Stream, Nancy Kaffer, columnist for Detroit Free Press speaks to Helen Taylor, state director, Michigan for The Nature Conservancy.  Nancy interviews Helen about her background with The Nature Conservancy, its initiatives to preserve land and cultures, the role of sustainability in the future of Detroit, and more.  If you enjoy today's episode, please like and s...

Welcome to The Green Stream, a podcast brought from Sustainable Business  Network Detroit that brings you Detroit- area stakeholders, innovators,  and change-makers on a sustainable business mission.  In this episode, Nancy Kaffer, Columnist,  Detroit Free Press  , speaks to Anika Goss, CEO, Detroit Future City , about the sustainable initiatives an framework for decision...

Welcome to The Green Stream, a podcast brought from Sustainable Business Network Detroit that brings you Detroit- area stakeholders, innovators, and change-makers on a sustainable business mission.  In this interview, Neil Hawkins, president of the Erb Family Foundation, speaks to Trevor Lauer, president and COO, DTE Electric, about his role at DTE Energy, the sustainable initiatives taking p...

Welcome to The Green Stream, a podcast brought from Sustainable Business Network Detroit that brings you Detroit area stakeholders, innovators, and change-makers on a Sustainable Business mission.  In this episode, Donna Kashian, Director of Environmental Sciences and Professor of Biology, Wayne State University speaks to Gretchen Valade, Director of Sustainability, Carhartt.  Donna inte...

Welcome to The Green Stream, a podcast brought from Sustainable Business Network Detroit that brings you Detroit area stakeholders, innovators, and change-makers on a Sustainable Business mission. ________________________________________________________________________________________________   In Episode 1, Terry Barclay, Chair, SBN Detroit and President and CEO, Inforum speaks to Pashon Mur...