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Chris Holman welcomes Mike McFall, Co-Founder/Co-CEO, Biggby Coffee, East Lansing, MI
There were several things Chris wanted to find our during their conversation: Mike welcome, remind the Michigan business community about Biggby Coffee's history?
Big news right now is BIGGBY COFFEE celebrating 30 years of growth, customer loyalty, and specialty coffee innovation, tell us about that?
What have been some of the highlights over th...
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Originally uploaded April 7, re-edited April 21st.
Chris Holman welcomes back Zac Clark, General Manager, Lansing Lugnuts, Lansing, MI.
Athletics affiliation is at an interesting time, tell us about Sacramento?
So Zach your season is just underway, remind Michigan about the Crosstown Rivalry with MSU?
What sort of economic impact for Mid-Michigan should we expect from this season?
What are the other sneak previews you can give ...
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Chris Holman welcomes back Dick Peffley, General Manager, Lansing Board of Water & Light, Lansing, MI.
Lansing BWL jumped into action after the recent Thunderstorm damage March 30th and then has shared crews up north to help after the Ice Storms?
Tell us about LBWL's commitment to Earth Month?
Your annual Water Quality Report is out, tell us a bit about that?
A public favorite, what's the status of your Falcons at Erickson Stat...
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Chris Holman welcomes back Noel Nevshehir, Director, International Business Services and Global Strategic Partnerships, Automation Alley, Troy, MI.
Welcome back Noel, remind the Michigan business community about Automation Alley's International Business Services and Global Strategic Partnerships?
Many of those are tied in through MEDC?
Tell us about your upcoming Automation Alley Trade Mission to SE Asia?
MI-Step plays a role i...
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Originally uploaded April 11th, reloaded April 18th.
Chris Holman welcomes back Kimberly Way, CXO, Chief Experience Officer, Michigan Works! Association, Lansing, MI.
Welcome back Kimberly, remind us about Michigan Works! Association?
You have your annual Impact Awards, near the state Capitol April 24th, tell us more?
Last year was a memorable experience, do you have any general stories you can share about the upcoming honorees?...
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Chris Holman welcomes Katherine Japinga to the MBN studio for this month's conversation.
Katherine is the Director of Marketing, Capital Region Airport Authority, Lansing, MI.
We understand you're wrapping up our international season for 2025 – 15th year with apple vacations/international service?
Not much to say here since we don’t have final numbers for the season and we don’t have next year’s destinations, but just a genera...
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Originally uploaded March 14th, reloaded April 13th.
Chris Holman welcomes back Julie Pingston, President & CEO, Choose Lansing, Lansing, MI.
Welcome back Julie, you've just wrapped up your Annual Meeting, tell us about that, and about its focus?
And in that meeting you celebrated some record-breaking numbers please share those?
One of Choose Lansing and the area's strengths are its CTAs tell us about those and some of them who w...
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Chris Holman welcomes Ann Marie Creed, Newly named president of University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing, Lansing, MI.
Welcome Ann, can you share your career background?
We understand you start this new role May 19th?
Your roles in healthcare have prepared you well for this new position?
What drew you to UMH Sparrow as they underwent their search?
Are there any committees or boards you will keep ties with now in this new ...
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Chris Holman welcomes Mark McDaniel, President & CEO, Cinnaire, headquartered in Lansing, MI, serving 9 states. He is joined on this interview by,...
Jennifer Calery, Strategic Communications Specialist, Cinnaire, Alpena, MI, assisting her local Boys and Girls Club.
Mike Daust, Mark's brother-in-law, Plant Manager, Albie's Food Products, LLC, Gaylord, MI.
Welcome back Mark share the scope of the issues folks have endured "up north...
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Originally uploaded March 6th, reedited April 10th
Chris Holman welcomes Rowan Leo, Account Manager & Head of Digital Department, 8ThirtyFour Integrated Communications
Welcome Rowan, remind the Michigan business community about 8ThirtyFour?
What makes 8THIRTYFOUR's approach to website development unique?
How does 8THIRTYFOUR balance aesthetic design with functional user experience when developing websites?
How do you ensure th...
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Chris Holman welcomes back Susan Corbin, Director, LEO - Michigan's Department of Labor, Economic Opportunity, Lansing, MI.
What is the Going PRO Talent Fund, and what kind of support does it offer to Michigan businesses and workers?
How does the fund help strengthen Michigan’s workforce and support employers looking to grow and retain skilled talent?
Since the program’s launch, Going PRO has supported more than 225,000 workers...
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April 29, 2025 • 41 mins
Vic Verchereau welcomes Anthony Byson and Stephanie Byson, who are owners of Equip the Leader.
Lead with Confidence – Know exactly how to communicate and make decisions that inspire action. Unlock Hidden Strengths – Discover the powerful traits you already possess but haven’t fully leveraged. Eliminate Barriers to Success – Identify and overcome the unseen obstacles keeping you stuck. Maximize Your Influence – Learn how to build d...
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April 28, 2025 • 7 mins
Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Shelia Scott, Community Financial Education and Business Development Officer, LAFCU, Lansing, MI.
RE: LAFCU's Pathway to Financial Transformation Graduation Ceremony, and an upcoming deadline.
Q1: Welcome back Shelia, for those who aren’t familiar, what is the Pathway to Financial Transformation program, and who is it designed for?
A: The Pathway to Financial Transformation program is LAFCU’s free, eig...
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April 22, 2025 • 10 mins
Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Lindsay Gainor, VP of HR and Talent Management, Two Men And A Truck, Lansing, MI.
What makes this year’s Career Move Season different from previous years?
How has TWO MEN AND A TRUCK adapted its hiring strategy to attract and retain talent?
What career advancement opportunities are available for new hires?
Can you share a success story of someone who grew from an entry-level role into leadership?
How is...
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Originally uploaded July 11th, re-edited April 22nd.
Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Elissa Sangalli, President/CEO, Northern Initiatives, Marquette, MI.
Questions
1. Can you explain the significance of Michigan having the largest state-supported CDFI program in the nation?
2. How will the $19 million awarded in this second round of MEDC funding specifically impact Michigan communities?
3. How has MEDC’s MI CDFI Fund impacted Nor...
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April 22, 2025 • 41 mins
Vic Verchereau welcomes Rick Ruble, who is the Summit Point Leader for the Global Leadership Summit's Lansing area site.
Rick Ruble has joined the effort to bring a worldwide event to the Mid-Michigan area. The Global Leadership Summit event reaches over 300,000 people in excess of 500 locations across the globe. As the Summit Point Leader for the Lansing area site, Rick embraces the vision and mission of the Global Leadership N...
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Originally uploaded February 4th, re-edited April 20th.
Teri Sand, SHRM-CP, PHR, CBSP, CRP, Business Services Manager, Capital Area Michigan Works!, Lansing, MI, but serving Ingham Eaton, and Clinton Counties
THEME: Capital Area Michigan Works! Business Services Manager, Teri Sand, recaps some of CAMW!’s key statistics from 2024 and available resources in 2025.
Question: What is the Business Services team at CAMW!, and what impac...
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Originally Uploaded March 7th, reloaded April 18th
For Media Business Episode 84:
Tony Conley has a three-part conversation with Jessie Stipcak is the owner of Reno's North Sportsbar in DeWitt Township.
She previously owned Reno's East (East Lansing) and Reno's West (Delta Township) and previously was the principal operator of Timber Ridge Golf Club with her husband Tom.
Tell us about your high school & college background?
What...
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Originally uploaded March 28th, re-edited April 16th.
Jeffrey Mosher welcomed back LEO Director Susan Corbin with Michigan's Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity.
Recently , The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) joined local business and community leaders in Lansing to discuss how Gov. Whitmer’s proposed FY26 budget will strengthen job training.
Can you speak to expand apprenticeships and remove...
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Originally uploaded February 6, re-edited April 5th.
Chris Holman welcomes back Mark S. McDaniel, President & CEO, Cinnaire, headquartered in Lansing, MI, covering 9 states.
Welcome back Mark, please remind the Michigan business community about Cinnaire?
What were some highlights of 2024?
Recent headlines for Cinnaire have included La Joya Gardens Grand Opening Brings New Affordable Housing & Retail Space to Southwest Detroit, c...
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