The Michigan Opportunity Radio Show

July 14, 2025 ~ In this episode of “The Michigan Opportunity,” Ed Clemente is joined by Raymond Lozano, executive director of the Mexican Town Community Development Corporation, to discuss preserving culture and enriching lives in southwest Detroit. And then, April Clobes, president and CEO of MSU Federal Credit Union, stops by to share insights into the world of credit unions, financial technolog...

July 7, 2025 ~ In this episode of “The Michigan Opportunity,” Ed Clemente is joined by Howard Handler, president of 313 Presents, to talk about Detroit’s vibrant live entertainment scene and its economic impact. Later, Clemente speaks with Zach Riberdy, marketing director at Connor Sports, about the company’s maple hardwood manufacturing for basketball courts and its unique connection to Michigan....

July 2, 2025 ~ In this episode of the Michigan Opportunity, host Ed Clemente speaks with Josh Freeney, partner at Yeti CGI, about leveraging game engine technology in fields beyond gaming, such as healthcare and defense. Then, Ed speaks with Simon Sylvester-Chaudhuri, founder and executive director of CIV Lab, and Allison Lucas, chief of staff, about their work fostering climate innovation in urba...

June 24, 2025 ~ In this episode of “The Michigan Opportunity,” host Ed Clemente speaks with Francisco Betti, the head of the global industries team at the World Economic Forum, about industry 4.0 and the future of manufacturing. Also, Michael Van Denend, executive director of the World Affairs Council of Western Michigan, discusses global engagement and the importance of understanding world affair...

June 16, 2025 ~ In this episode of “The Michigan Opportunity,” host Ed Clemente speaks with Duke Nguyen Abrahamson, Executive Director of the Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce, about the organization’s work in supporting Asian-owned businesses in Michigan and the importance of diversity in the supply chain. Later, Haley Bennett, Director of Government Relations for Traverse Connect and th...

June 9, 2025 ~ In this episode of "The Michigan Opportunity", host Ed Clemente is joined by Maureen Donohue Krauss, CEO of the Detroit Regional Partnership. She discusses the organization’s focus on business attraction, its collaborative leadership structure, and success stories like Lordstown Motors. Later, Marty Fittante, CEO of InvestUP, stops by to highlight economic development initiatives in...

June 4, 2025 ~ In this episode of "The Michigan Opportunity", host Ed Clemente is joined by Jessica McConnell, Director of Design Strategy at Whirlpool Corporation, to discuss the human-centered approach to design and the importance of understanding cultural differences in product development. Then, Martha MacFarlane-Faes, Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer, joins the show to explore the r...

May 28, 2025 ~ In this episode of The Michigan Opportunity, host Ed Clemente is joined by Dwight Ferrell, General Manager of Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART), to discuss the challenges and opportunities in regional transportation. Dwight touches on the need for sustainable funding and integrated transit systems to drive economic development. Then, Glenn Stevens, Exec...

May 17, 2025 ~ Host Ed Clemente is joined by Michigan Political Leadership Program Co-Directors Tonya Schuitmaker and Rudy Hobbs, along with Michigan Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II, to discuss bipartisan leadership, civic engagement, and strategies for inclusive economic growth. Together, they explore how cross-partisan collaboration and public policy innovation can help position Michigan for lo...

May 10, 2025 ~ In this episode of The Michigan Opportunity, host Ed Clemente speaks with Christina Marbury, Marketing Director at Taste the Local Difference, and Dean Angott, President of C.F. Burger Creamery and Twin Pines Farm Dairy. The discussion highlights Michigan’s robust local food ecosystem, the role of strategic marketing in supporting small food businesses, and the legacy and innovation...

May 3, 2025 ~ Guests include: Pure Michigan Vice President, Kelly Wolgamott; Visit Detroit President and CEO, Claude Molinari; The Henry Ford Museum Senior Director of Sales & Earned Revenue, Amy Cox; Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association MRLA President and CEO, Justin Winslow The Pure Michigan Governor's Conference on Tourism is an annual event hosted in Michigan for tourism and hospitality p...

April 26, 2025 ~ Michigan’s Innovation Engine: MEDC, Research, and Tech Transfer Spotlighted on WJR 760 AM! Dr. Britany Affolter-Caine-Caine, Executive Director, Michigan's Michigan's University Research Corridor Robert S. Li, Co-Founder and Owner, University.fm & Professors.fm Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of per...

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April 12, 2025 ~ International Trade Archived: Listen to the Midwest Detroit-based consuls from Canada and Mexico! Colin Bird, Consul General for Canada in Detroit Eight percent of the annual trade between the US and Canada comes through one of the world’s busiest international border crossing. Colin Bird is at the heart of it in downtown Detroit. Roberto Nicolas Vazquez, Mexican Consul in Detroit...

April 5, 2025 ~ International Trade Archived: Listen to the Midwest Detroit-based consuls from Canada and Mexico! Colin Bird, Consul General for Canada in Detroit Eight percent of the annual trade between the US and Canada comes through one of the world’s busiest international border crossing. Colin Bird is at the heart of it in downtown Detroit. Roberto Nicolas Vazquez, Mexican Consul in Detroit...

March 29, 2025 ~ From Futurama & The Simpsons to UNESCO City of Design & Design Core Detroit: A Fascinating Dichotomy of Art with 2 Distinguished Guests! Bill Morrison, Illustrator and Art Director at Atomic Battery Studios Kiana Wenzell, Co-Executive Director, Design Core Detroit, College for Creative Studies Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information ab...

March 22, 2025 ~ 2 of the leading Michigan Prep schools in the US, for Arts, STEM, critical thinking and much more at Cranbrook Schools & Interlochen Center for the Arts! Pascale Bauer, Dean of International Enrollment of Cranbrook Schools Trey Devey, President, Interlochen Center for the Arts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collectio...

March 15, 2025 ~ Explore the vital role of Great Lakes shipping with Jim Weakley, president of the Lake Carriers Association, and uncover the secrets of Thunder Bay's shipwrecks with Jeff Gray, superintendent of Thunder Bay Marine Sanctuary. Learn how these experts navigate the challenges of preserving and utilizing these crucial waterways, offering insights into North American manufacturing and m...

March 8, 2025 ~ "From the Motor City to Copper Country: Exploring Microchips, Microgrids, Hydrogen, and the Future of Energy & Tech!" Jim Saber, President & CEO Next Energy Detroit Todd Brassard, Vice President and Chief Operations Officer, Calumet Electronics Corporation and Dr. Meredith LaBeau, Chief Technology Officer, Calumet Electronics Corporation Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. Se...

The Michigan Opportunity Radio Show ~ March 1, 2025 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

March 8, 2025 ~ ARDISANA LIZABETH A, CEO - ASG Renaissance Ernestine Lyons, Global Entrepreneur In Residence Program Manager, Global Detroit "Michigan: Attracting Top Talent for Key Industries—Locally & Globally!" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Michigan Opportunity Radio Show ~ Feb. 15, 2025 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb. 8, 2025 ~ From Historic Battlefields to Trendy Detroit: Meet Two Experts Putting Michigan on the Global Map!! Jeanette Pierce, Founder & President, City Institute and Scott J. Bentley, Superintendent of the River Raisin National Battlefield Park Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Michigan Opportunity Radio Show ~ Feb. 1, 2025 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan. 25, 2025 ~ Two Experts, Two Sectors: Navigating International Trade and Supply Chains with a Focus on India as a Major Trading Partner! Chetan Koradia, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Transphere Inc. and Pranadia Koradia, Chief Operating Officer and Owner, Transphere Inc. Michael Schreuder, Deputy Principal Officer, U.S. Consulate General in Mumbai, India Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...