Michigan Business Network

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Tony Grace, CEO, of Alma Tire Companies, Alma, MI, a 2023 Michigan 50 Companies to Watch award winner. In the interview, they cover Tony's career path, the company's history, the focus of the company in 2023, what winning this award means for the company, additional information, and how to contact them. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/

For Media Business Episode 49: Tony Conley welcomes back Dave Lorenz Vice President-Travel Michigan at Michigan Economic Development Corporation Before that Dave was already A seasoned tourism professional, Lorenz has served for more than a decade as the Industry Relations and International Marketing Manager for Travel Michigan. Prior to coming to Travel Michigan in October 2002, Lorenz was the Manager of Partnerships and Promotions, for Meijer, Inc. where he was responsible for the facilitation of collaborative marketing programs with key consumer goods manufacturers such as Nabisco, Kraft, Kellogg’s, General Mills, Coca-Cola, Disney and Mattel. Lorenz attended Western Michigan University. He lives in Norton Shores with his wife, Roberta. “Travel is one of the best ways to gain fresh perspective and expand your thinking,” said Dave Lorenz, vice president of Travel Michigan, part of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. “The ‘Keep It Fresh’ campaign is an invitation to experience something differ

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with John Wolff, Founder & CEO, of Urban Electronics Inc., Detroit, MI, a 2023 SmartZone Best Small Business. In the interview, they cover John's career path, the company's history, the focus of the company in 2023, what winning this award means for the company, additional information, and how to contact them. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/

For Media Business Episode 48: Tony Conley welcomes back James David Dickson Managing Editor of Michigan Capitol Confidential. Their discussion covered topics including 'Ann Arbor hopes to create solar-powered utility - Ann Arbor says its sustainable utility would run on solar power and battery storage' They then cover other timely topics of April 2023. James David Dickson is the managing editor of Michigan Capitol Confidential, a daily news site of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Dickson grew up in Inkster and now hails from Ferndale. After starting his career in 2007-2008 with a one-year fellowship at The American Spectator, Dickson then had stops at The Detroit News and two newspapers in Ann Arbor. He returned to the Detroit News in 2012, and stayed for a decade. While attending the University of Michigan, Dickson was editor-in-chief of The Michigan Review, a columnist for the Michigan Daily, and an Angell Scholar. He can be reached at dickson@mackinac.org. James David Dickson may be reached at di

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Scott & Christine Vogel, Owners, of Ohana Ventures, Inc. dba Nothing Bundt Cakes, Grand Rapids, MI, a 2023 Michigan 50 Companies to Watch award winner. In the interview, they cover Scott & Christine's career path, the company's history, the focus of the company in 2023, what winning this award means for the company, additional information, and how to contact them. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Jenipher Swanson, MA, BCBA, Co-Founder, and CEO, of ABA Pathways, Ann Arbor, MI, a 2023 Michigan 50 Companies to Watch award winner. In the interview, they cover Jenipher's career path, the company's history, the focus of the company in 2023, what winning this award means for the company, additional information, and how to contact them. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/

For Media Business Episode 48: Tony Conley welcomes back Jarrett Skorup, the vice president for marketing and communications at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. He has held various roles within communications, including senior director of marketing and communications and director of the Frank Beckmann Center for Journalism at the Center, and has played a leadership role in marketing efforts, media strategy, and overseeing policy campaigns and objectives. He has worked at the Center since 2009. Skorup is a graduate of Grove City College with degrees in history and political science. He also studied economics and religion. While there, he was captain of the college's club Ultimate Frisbee and wrestling teams. His work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Fox News, National Public Radio, MLive, Detroit Free Press, Detroit News, and many newspapers across the country. A native of Sandwich, Illinois, Skorup is an avid Chicago sports fan. He also officiates high school wrestling and enjoys

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Stephanie Wineman, CEO / Owner, of GACO Sourcing, Birmingham, MI, a 2023 Michigan 50 Companies to Watch award winner. In the interview, they cover Stephanie's career path, the company's history, the focus of the company in 2023, what winning this award means for the company, additional information, and how to contact them. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with John Kohl, CEO, of Atlas Wholesale Food Company, Detroit, MI, a 2023 Michigan 50 Companies to Watch award winner. In the interview, they cover John's career path, the company's history, the focus of the company in 2023, what winning this award means for the company, additional information, and how to contact them. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/

Vic Verchereau welcomes Shelby Holtzman, who is the founder & lead designer of Forest Dweller. With a degree in anthropology Shelby has a love for artifacts & adventure. Sourcing quality materials to design and create handcrafted furniture that is thoughtful & built by hand to last. Inspired by adventure, they build furniture that allows the buyers to bring the outdoors - IN. They create one-of-a-kind pieces for homes that will inspire the feeling of dwelling amongst the trees. They create heirloom-quality furniture that is uniquely handcrafted and will last generations. Shelby shares her unique story on this edition of the Leadership Lowdown! Listen to this edition and celebrate success and the journey! » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Rachel Nelson, CEO + Principal Designer, of Concetti, Detroit, MI, a 2023 Michigan 50 Companies to Watch award winner. In the interview, they cover Rachel's career path, the company's history, the focus of the company in 2023, what winning this award means for the company, additional information, and how to contact them. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/

For Media Business Episode 47: Tony Conley has a three-part conversation with Beth LeBlanc. Reporter at The Detroit News. The Detroit News. From Davidson, Michigan. University of Michigan-Flint grad. For their discussion, they mainly focus on details surrounding Beth's recent article '1M Mich. residents to see criminal convictions automatically expunged' story. How does the new law work? What will it mean? Are other states looking at similar laws? Then they also tackle reports that Gun Groups are reportedly seeing the Michigan State House and Senate over the ability to testify on firearms bills,... why? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/ Thank you to Benjamin Robinson and Motor City Skyline's music

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Brian Mullally, Principal / Co-Founder, of Innovo Development Group, Detroit, MI, a 2023 Michigan 50 Companies to Watch award winner. In the interview, they cover Brian's career path, the company's history, the focus of the company in 2023, what winning this award means for the company, additional information, and how to contact them. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Scott Burr, Founder, and CEO, of Accelerated Filtration, Midland, MI, a SmartZone Best Small Business award winner. In the interview, they cover Scott's career path, the company's history, the focus of the company in 2023, what winning this award means for the company, additional information, and how to contact them. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/

Tony Conley welcomes back James David Dickson Managing Editor of Michigan Capitol Confidential. Their discussion covered topics including A Big 3 money loss on EV's despite government subsidies, the National Popular Vote Plan, how it would impact Michigan voters, and who ended up visiting an individual who was testifying about the Twitter files. James David Dickson is the managing editor of Michigan Capitol Confidential, a daily news site of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Dickson grew up in Inkster and now hails from Ferndale. After starting his career in 2007-2008 with a one-year fellowship at The American Spectator, Dickson then had stops at The Detroit News and two newspapers in Ann Arbor. He returned to the Detroit News in 2012, and stayed for a decade. While attending the University of Michigan, Dickson was editor-in-chief of The Michigan Review, a columnist for the Michigan Daily, and an Angell Scholar. He can be reached at dickson@mackinac.org. James David Dickson may be reached at dickson@mac

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Austin Hill, CEO, of Austin Logistics, Detroit, MI, a 2023 PTAC/APEX Small Business of the Year award winner. In the interview, they cover Austin's career path, the company's history, the focus of the company in 2023, what winning this award means for the company, additional information, and how to contact them. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Troy M. Morris, Co-Founder & Director of Operations, Kall Morris Inc (KMI), Marquette, MI, a 2023 PTAC Small Business of the Year award winner. In the interview, they cover Troy's career path, the company's history, the focus of the company in 2023, what winning this award means for the company, additional information, and how to contact them. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Jarrid Weighman, Owner & Head Baker, Barney's BakeHouse Bakery, Bay City, MI, a 2023 SBDC Best Small Business Award winner for 2023. In the interview, they cover Jarrid 's career path, the company's history, the focus of the company in 2023, what winning this award means for the company, additional information, and how to contact them. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Jim Feltch, President + CEO, ELITE Companies, Kalamazoo, MI, a Michigan 50 Companies to Watch award winner for 2023. In the interview, they cover Jim's career path, the company's history, the focus of the company in 2023, what winning this award means for the company, additional information, and how to contact them. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Michael Czop, President & CEO, Domico Med Device, Fenton, MI, a Michigan 50 Companies to Watch award winner for 2023. In the interview, they cover Michael's career path, the company's history, the focus of the company in 2023, what winning this award means for the company, additional information, and how to contact them. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/