Michigan Business Network

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Alyssa Troub, Marketing and Communications Specialist at LAFCU. LAFCU is a credit union headquartered in Lansing, Mi Their Topic: LAFCU’s Shred Day - This Saturday April 27th. Intro: My guest today is Alyssa Troub, Marketing and Communications Specialist at LAFCU. LAFCU is a credit union headquartered in Lansing, Michigan, and it serves over 74,000 members statewide. LAFCU hosts countless community-based events throughout the year and are committed to helping and enriching the communities it serves. This Saturday, April 27th, LAFCU is hosting its annual Shred Day event from 10 a.m. to noon at its West Lansing branch, 106 N. Marketplace Blvd., in Lansing. First, please share with the Michigan business community more about LAFCU’s Shred Day and why LAFCU hosts the event annually? What documents should the public bring to shred for Saturday’s event? And how many documents are they allowed to bring on Saturday? What can attendees expect when they arrive on Saturday? How does L

Originally Uploaded April 5th, reloaded April 24th. For Media Business Episode 70: Tony Conley has a three-part conversation welcoming back James David Dickson Managing Editor of Michigan Capitol Confidential. In their conversation Tony covered several topics with James including: When it comes to covering the news, where at you at? Are you free and comfortable in publishing opinion? Discuss Free Market story publishing? Discuss limited government? Discuss security for the State of Michigan? Is there a border issue in Michigan? How to deal with refugees? Some job sectors and career lines are facing expanding hours of training for certification? What House/Senate Bills are concerning this Spring? Reflections on the HIRE Michigan Fund? Impacts of decisions including budgetary on Office of Auditor General? A Home School registry in Michigan? How do you address success in Michigan's educational system? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@Mic

Vic Verchereau welcomes Monica Schafer, who is the Owner of Schafer Raspberries and Ingham County Commissioner. Lessons learned as a parent showing the kids the value of work while serving the community are the results of a small dream that has helped one of her children make it to Harvard. Monica Schafer joins Vic Verchereau on this edition of the Leadership Lowdown. Monica and her husband Jim, a physician for over 30 years, are the proud owners of Schafer Raspberries. This family-friendly U-Pick farm is located in Williamston, MI. Growing and developing Schafer Raspberries has been a labor of love for the past seven years. Through this business venture, Monica and Jim have taught their children the value of working hard to accomplish a goal together. The small business is a great example of Agritourism and it has benefited the local economy as well. Monica shares her story and takes us picking raspberries and leadership tips on this show! Listen in and join the fun! » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbu

Originally uploaded, March 29th, Re-edited April 20th. Chris Holman welcomes Palencia Mobley, P.E., founder and CEO of Mode Collective, Detroit area. She's the former deputy director and chief engineer of the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department and has been appointed as chair of the Michigan Infrastructure Council (MIC). Chris had several questions for Palencia: Can you explain what the Michigan Infrastructure Council does and its role in the state? How will your past experience in infrastructure contribute to your role as chair of the MIC? What is asset management and why is it important? How does MIC work with local communities to address their infrastructure needs? What impact does MIC hope to have on Michigan's infrastructure in the coming years? There was also a news release at the time of her appointment: New Appointments Will Help Drive Michigan's Collaborative and Interconnected Infrastructure Systems to Create a Thriving, Sustainable and Prosperous State Palencia Mobley, P.E.LANSING, Mich

Originally uploaded April 1st, Re-edited April 20th. Chris Holman welcomes back Ned Staebler, VP Economic Development Wayne St. University and President / CEO TechTown Detroit , Detroit, MI. Ned talks about key data points, equitable impact, growth. Ned talks about Hatch Detroit contest, our involvement in NFL Draft prep, Small Business Support Hubs expansion ... and end with a nod to "and tech entrepreneurship is equally important – MedHealth summit, SXSW founders, etc." Ned references the investiture and how TechTown fits into the prosperity agenda, talk about GS10KSB success, the economic impact strategy, the innovation district Ned provides an entrepreneur call-to-action (strategy session) and a broader call-to-action (come check out our space and some of our entrepreneurs at the upcoming Hatch events) The 20th Anniversary logo marries TechTown and Wayne State branding elements into the design. TechTown Detroit’s blue logo is embedded in the zero of “20” above the word “years” and the launch and ann

Originally uploaded March 26, re-edited April 15th. Chris Holman welcomes back Steve Klaver, Co-Owner, DBI, Lansing, MI. Big news, I understand, there's an anniversary to discuss and DBI Business Interiors is proud to announce its recent accolade as a recipient of Haworth's esteemed Best In Class award? tell us more? How many in your field get this honor, and how many years has DBI been recognized? Tell us more about Haworth, what exactly do they provide for your service lines? Workplace interior design has been a focus for DBI, remind the Michigan business community how that's evolved in the past 4-5 years? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Ryan Fewins-Bliss executive director MCAN - Michigan College Access Network. Topic: FAFSA Week of Action - April 15-19 In their discussion they cover several points including: Objective: MCAN supports school counselors and college advisers as their students and families navigate shortened FAFSA timelines. MCAN actions: ● Compiled an Evolving FAFSA spreadsheet that tracks institutional changes in enrollment deadlines ● Offered Certified FAFSA Specialist Training for select school counselors, educators, and others who work directly with students ○ This training is offered at no cost to the participants ○ All training sessions are recorded and available to the public ○ A list of Certified FAFSA Specialists is available to support people who work with students. This is not for students and families. Contact Jeneen Hatoum for details ● Hosting a variety of webinars to keep school counselors and other professionals up to date on FAFSA changes and offer strategies for dealing with

Vic Verchereau welcomes Amy Piper, who is the Founder and Writer of Follow the Piper. While Amy Piper is a lifelong Michigander, she’s had adventures worldwide. Bomb-sniffing dogs chased her in the middle of the night in Bogota, gate agents refused her boarding to Paraguay (wrong visa), and US Marshals announced her seat number on a plane while looking for a murder suspect (she’d traded seats). It’s always an adventure! She even finds adventure in her home state of Michigan and those adventures are detailed in her newest book, Secret Michigan: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure. Adventurer Amy Piper takes Vic Verchereau on a whirlwind tour of the state, and you can join the fun in the latest edition of Michigan Corners show! » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

100 % Hustle Podcast 6 – Series of Guests Host: Vicki Hamilton, Senior Executive with International consulting experience. Founder & CEO of Executive Ideation Topic: Expanding Your Marketing Capabilities without Adding Headcount Guest: Heather Richard, Managing Partner & CMO at PROJECT 16 Guest Bio: Bringing over 24 years of expertise as a marketing communications, digital, and ecommerce senior executive, Heather Richard specializes in growing complex and multilayered online and integrated marketing programs for globally recognized brands. With a proven track record of devising and executing successful marketing strategies, she excels in driving customer acquisition and online/offline traffic while managing budgets ranging from small to multimillion-dollar initiatives. As the Managing Partner & CMO at PROJECT 16, Heather leads a dynamic marketing and digital consultancy, delivering comprehensive services in branding, marketing communications, ecommerce, and digital solutions across diverse industries. T

100 % Hustle Podcast 6 – Series of Guests Host: Vicki Hamilton, Senior Executive with International consulting experience. Founder & CEO of Executive Ideation Topic: Be Where Your Feet Are Guest: BJ Rycus, Co-Owner Rycus Flooring & Weight Watchers Coach Guest Bio: BJ Rycus, VP and Co-owner of Rycus Flooring in Lansing, MI, prioritizes exceptional customer service through a team-focused approach. Together with his Co-owner father Ron, they foster a culture of belonging among employees, who are deeply invested in the success of their stores and community. While profitability matters, they value a caring and trustworthy reputation, earned through dedicated teamwork. BJ, also a Weight Watchers Coach, delights in assisting others in achieving their goals. Blog Summary: BJ Rycus discusses his journey of working in his family business, studying, teaching, overcoming hurdles and how he discovered a whole new opportunity while attending a Weight Watcher Session many years ago. Rycus provides excellent advice fo

Vic Verchereau welcomes Nicole Noll-Williams, who is the President and CEO of the Capital Region Airport Authority. Nicole Noll-Williams is the President and CEO of the Capital Region Airport Authority, operating the Capital Region International Airport and Mason Jewett Field. Previously, she spent almost 3 years as the Mid-Michigan Regional Director for U.S. Senator Gary C. Peters, and over 25 years in the aviation industry with experience in air service development, airline management and contract management. Prior to joining the Airport Authority, Nicole was the Director of Sales for Spartan Travel, a Michigan travel management company. She began her career in aviation with United Airlines/United Express as a Station Manager, managing daily operations at the airport, and was the Regional Sales Manager, overseeing sales throughout Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. Nicole shares her story from the early beginnings to the high flying career in Mid Michigan. Join us on this flight of the Leadership L

Chris Holman welcomes back Melanie Duquesnel, President and CEO, BBB of Eastern MI and Upper Peninsula, Southfield, MI. It's that time of year, tell us about tax refund scams? What should consumers and businesses know about tax preparer scams in 2024? Could you talk about the top business scams? Tell us about the BBB 2023 Scam Tracker Risk Report and its index? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

Chris Holman welcomes back Kimberly P. Hafley, Director of Marketing and Recruitment, Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC Attorneys, Lansing, but Foster Swift covers, six locations; Lansing, Detroit, Southfield, Grand Rapids, Holland and St. Joseph. Kim, let's review some current issues that businesses should be thinking about. What's #1? 1) Campaign donations: It’s an election year. Both individuals and businesses will be solicited for campaign contributions. It’s important to remember the who, what when and how of campaign finance law: Business can check out our Video What Can MY Business Contribute to a Campaign https://youtu.be/KQyGFcGwQbM How about second? 2) Independent Contractor Rule: So the new independent contractor rule is now in effect…what does that mean? Independent Contractor Final Rule Could Have Major Impact on Select Industries: Foster Swift And third of these issues? 3. Attorneys to help guide your business. The role they plan in planning along with your accountant, cyber securit

Originally uploaded April 2nd, re-edited April 12. Chris Holman welcomes Jennifer Maxson, President, Jennifer Maxson & Associates, Belmont, MI ● What does Women’s History Month mean to you and how do you reflect that in your work? ● Talk a bit about your mentorship of young women through the Peter Cook Leadership academy? ● Can you talk about your involvement in Power of 100 Women, its mission and impact? ● As a leadership coach, what are some of the most important qualities for the women of today to possess in order to eventually shape history? ● Are there any women you’ve coached who you can already see shaping our corner of history? ● As a woman empowering other women, how are you recognizing Women’s History Month? [About Jennifer Maxson and Associates For individuals and businesses seeking experts in Leadership Development, Jennifer Maxson & Associates is the comprehensive, results-driven coaching partner. The mission of Jennifer Maxson & Associates is to Enhance the Credibility of Leaders. We

Chris Holman welcomes back Julie Pingston, CDME, CMP, CTA / President & CEO Choose Lansing, Lansing, MI. Welcome back Julie, before we get into your recent celebration remind the Michigan business community about Choose Lansing? February 27th, Choose Lansing held it's First Annual Meeting, continuing the Annual Meetings of the former CVB, what were the highlights? Several well deserving area businesses were acknowledged, share some about them? Choose Lansing's brand change promotional roll out continues, where does that process stand as of Spring 2024? Are there Spring 2024 events we should know about? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

Originally uploaded March 25th Re-edited April 8th Chris Holman welcomes back Brian Peters, CEO, of MHA, the Michigan Health & Hospital Association, Lansing, MI There was a recent cyberattack to Change Healthcare last month. Can you summarize what happened and how it has impacted Michigan hospitals and health systems? Why are healthcare organizations targeted so much by cybercriminals? How is the MHA involved in assisting hospitals with cybersecurity? What can businesses and individuals do to avoid cyberattacks? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

Originally uploaded March 22nd, re-edited April 8th. Chris Holman welcomes back Van W. Martin, SIOR, CCIM, CRE. President & Chief Executive Officer, Martin Commercial Properties, Lansing, MI. Can you walk us through some of the key trends or findings in your latest market insights reports? How do these insights compare to previous quarters or years, and what do they suggest about the current state of the market? Last time you were here, we talked about the state of the economy and the impact on commercial real estate. Uncertainty was at the core of that conversation. As we approach the end of the 1st quarter, has that sentiment changed at all? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

Originally uploaded March 26, re-edited April 9. Chris Holman welcomes back Ryan Hundt, CEO, Michigan Works! Association, Lansing, MI, but serving statewide. Welcome back Ryan, we were recently discussing an upcoming Legislative Day, tell us what came out of that event? We covered Michigan Works! Association's legislative priorities, have things gone well in the past month, or have there been issues to resolve in Lansing? Less than a month from now are your Impact Awards, tell us about that celebration? Over a half dozen categories of recognition, can you review some of them, and their focus? Outside of legislative priorities what are the biggest talent issues or solution models that Michigan Works! is encountering at this time?

Originally uploaded March 20th, re-edited April 5th. Chris Holman welcomes Jon Ippel, Executive Director at Amplify GR, Grand Rapids, MI. Chris had several Grant Announcement Questions for Jon Why is HUB 07 important? And what does it mean to have the support of the State of Michigan through this Community Center Grant? Your mission as an organization is to preserve and widen pathways that create greater opportunity for neighbors to participate in and benefit from community growth. Please explain more about your work rooted in two specific Southeast Grand Rapids neighborhoods - Boston Square and Madison Square. How does your local work connect to the larger national picture through Purpose Built Communities – of which you are a network member? How does that national research and knowledge impact neighbors on a local level? More on this topic: Amplify GR – With a $1 million state grant in hand, construction at Boston Square community hub is picking up pace With a $1M Michigan Community Center grant se

Chris Holman welcomes back Zac Clark, General Manager, Lansing Lugnuts, Lansing, MI. They had several topics to cover including: Crosstown Showdown vs Michigan State University (April 3) Capital Clash – Michigan State University vs Western Michigan University (April 17) Opening Night vs Great Lakes Loons (LAD) (April 9) Season preview – Promotions (LAFCU Fireworks, Coors Light Thristy Thursday, Star Wars, Bluey, etc.) Amped up food and beverage offerings (Intentional Wok, Locos Tacos, Gravity Smokehouse) Special events – Spring Beer Fest, GLIAC Championship, Olive Burger Fest, Grand River Country Club…. Concerts??)