Michigan Business Network
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Originally uploaded January 27th, fixed glitch reloaded November 1st.
Chris Holman welcomes the January spotlight interview for EDGE as recommended by Lorri Rishar. It's with Suzanne Greenburg, Executive Director from Children Trust Michigan, Lansing, MI.
Welcome Suzanne, tell us about Children Trust Michigan that rebranded from the Michigan Children’s Trust Fund in 2022?
Please share some of your career background before taking ...
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Michigan Business Beat | Trey Williams, Maner Costerisan, Award-Winning Growth, Workplace Excellence
November 1, 2025 • 5 mins
Originally uploaded September 20th, fixed glitch reloaded November 1st.
Michigan Business Beat - Chris Holman
Q&A with Trey Williams, CPA, Principal, Director, President, Maner Costerisan
Q1. I know about your business, but for our listeners across the state who might not be familiar, can you give us a quick overview of Maner Costerisan?
Answer 1:
· Maner Costerisan is a full-service public accounting and business consulting firm...
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October 31, 2025 • 7 mins
Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Paco Beltran Rodriguez, the new owner of Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More in Rochester Hills, MI, which opened October 22nd.
There were several questions which Jeffrey wanted to find out from Paco.
1. What inspired you to leave behind your corporate career in New York and take the leap into small business ownership?
2. You grew up in a family of entrepreneurs - what lessons from your upbringing or from yo...
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October 31, 2025 • 6 mins
Originally uploaded September 17th, fixed file glitch October 31st.
Chris Holman welcomes back Meghan Ziehmer, STS, CTA, Executive Director, Lansing Sports Commission, Lansing, MI
Welcome back Meghan, remind the Michigan business community about the Lansing Sports Commission?
What were the highlights this summer?
Very busy September lets run quickly though each of these, tell me about:
Skate Wars (Roller Derby)?
Sept. 6-8, Lans...
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October 31, 2025 • 42 mins
Vic Verchereau welcomes Janet Korn, who is Senior Vice President at Experience Grand Rapids.
From world-class attractions and outdoor recreation to nationally ranked food and craft beverage scenes; Grand Rapids, Michigan is filled with unexpected surprises. Discover why we're America’s Best Beer City, the nation’s Craft Beverage Capital, and a Top 20 U.S. Foodie City. Get an eyeful of spectacular art and an earful of live music. E...
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October 31, 2025 • 15 mins
Originally loaded October 13th, reloaded October 31st.
Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Pavan Muzumdar, Chief Operating Officer for Automation Alley & Project DIAMOnD CEO, Troy, MI, for a Project DIAMOnD Marketplace discussion.
There were several questions Jeffrey wanted to find out from Pavan in this conversation:
1. The big picture:
Pavan, for those who may not be familiar, in a few sentences can you explain what Project DIAMOnD is a...
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October 29, 2025 • 8 mins
Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Shay Straayer, General Manager, Pickle and Pin, Grand Rapids, MI.
1. What inspired the vision behind Pickle & Pin, and how has your first year in business
reflected or evolved from that original idea?
2. With strong partners like Pure Architects and Wolverine Construction, how have
collaborations supported your growth and continued momentum?
3. You’ve welcomed nearly 4,000 visitors and hosted over 49 priv...
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October 26, 2025 • 7 mins
Originally uploaded August 13th reloaded October 26th.
Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Cory Connolly, Chief Climate Officer, EGLE ( Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy), Lansing, MI.
About: $129 Million Federal Investment Accelerates Michigan's Clean Energy Initiatives
What is the Renewable Ready Communities (RRC) Program and why should Michigan residents care about it?
How will this investment by the EPA accelera...
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October 25, 2025 • 11 mins
Originally uploaded December 31st.
Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back, Tony Vernaci, President, AIAM Aerospace Industry Association of Michigan, Rochester, MI.
Tony, please remind the Michigan Business community about AIAM?
How did the AeroOne 2024 Conference in Rochester go?
Are the airlines back to or finally above pre-pandemic levels of business?
Long-range forecast for aircraft production is genuinely unprecedented, tell us more?...
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October 23, 2025 • 6 mins
Chris Holman welcomes Broc W. Edwards, Chief Executive Officer, Pronoia Capital, Traverse City, MI.
Chris had several questions for Broc in this conversation.
You've obviously done a lot and have experienced success early on in your career, what would you say drives you?
You've worked all over, lived in New York and Chicago, etc. why did you decide to come back to Michigan to live and work here?
What has been your biggest strug...
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October 23, 2025 • 7 mins
Originally uploaded September 23, reloaded October 5th.
Wednesday, September 17th, MBN was on the road to Detroit for CAR - the Center for Automotive Research's 60th annual Management Briefing Seminars. The event moved from The Grand Traverse Resort & Spa to Michigan Central the refurbished railroad hub in the city.
This interview was with Steve Purdy, owner of Shunpikers Productions, LLC, Author of MASCOTS in MOTION, Board of Di...
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October 23, 2025 • 4 mins
Originally uploaded September 22, reloaded October 5th.
Wednesday, September 17th, MBN was on the road to Detroit for CAR - the Center for Automotive Research's 60th annual Management Briefing Seminars. The event moved from The Grand Traverse Resort & Spa to Michigan Central the refurbished railroad hub in the city.
This interview was with President Dr. Robert McMahan, Kettering University, Flint, MI.
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October 22, 2025 • 6 mins
Originally uploaded September 22, reloaded October 5th.
Wednesday, September 17th, MBN was on the road to Detroit for CAR - the Center for Automotive Research's 60th annual Management Briefing Seminars. The event moved from The Grand Traverse Resort & Spa to Michigan Central the refurbished railroad hub in the city.
This interview was with Thomas V. Alongi, CPA, Partner, UHY LLP, Sterling Heights, MI.
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October 22, 2025 • 6 mins
Originally uploaded September 22, reloaded October 5th.
Wednesday, September 17th, MBN was on the road to Detroit for CAR - the Center for Automotive Research's 60th annual Management Briefing Seminars. The event moved from The Grand Traverse Resort & Spa to Michigan Central the refurbished railroad hub in the city.
This interview was with Jan Griffiths, Host - Automotive Leaders Podcast
Gravitas Detroit, Detroit, MI.
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October 22, 2025 • 6 mins
Originally uploaded September 19, reloaded October 4th.
Wednesday, September 17th, MBN was on the road to Detroit for CAR - the Center for Automotive Research's 60th annual Management Briefing Seminars. The event moved from The Grand Traverse Resort & Spa to Michigan Central the refurbished railroad hub in the city.
This interview was with Javad Baqersad, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering Interim Department Head, ...
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October 22, 2025 • 3 mins
Originally uploaded September 19, reloaded October 4th.
Wednesday, September 17th, MBN was on the road to Detroit for CAR - the Center for Automotive Research's 60th annual Management Briefing Seminars. The event moved from The Grand Traverse Resort & Spa to Michigan Central the refurbished railroad hub in the city.
This interview was with Jay Johnson, Chief Executive Officer, Behavioral Elements, Livonia, MI.
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October 22, 2025 • 5 mins
Originally uploaded September 19, reloaded October 4th.
Wednesday, September 17th, MBN was on the road to Detroit for CAR - the Center for Automotive Research's 60th annual Management Briefing Seminars. The event moved from The Grand Traverse Resort & Spa to Michigan Central the refurbished railroad hub in the city.
This interview was with Barb Land Executive Director at the Square One Education Network, Waterford Township, MI.
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October 22, 2025 • 3 mins
Originally uploaded September 19, reloaded October 4th.
Wednesday, September 17th, MBN was on the road to Detroit for CAR - the Center for Automotive Research's 60th annual Management Briefing Seminars. The event moved from The Grand Traverse Resort & Spa to Michigan Central the refurbished railroad hub in the city.
This interview was with Elizabeth Krear, Executive Director for the Center for Automotive Research, Ann Arbor, MI, ...
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October 22, 2025 • 4 mins
Originally uploaded September 18, reloaded October 4th.
Wednesday, September 17th, MBN was on the road to Detroit for CAR - the Center for Automotive Research's 60th annual Management Briefing Seminars. The event moved from The Grand Traverse Resort & Spa to Michigan Central the refurbished railroad hub in the city.
This interview was with Robert Scipione, Manufacturing Services Manager with MMTC the Michigan Manufacturing Techno...
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October 22, 2025 • 5 mins
Originally uploaded September 18, reloaded October 4th.
Wednesday, September 17th, MBN was on the road to Detroit for CAR - the Center for Automotive Research's 60th annual Management Briefing Seminars. The event moved from The Grand Traverse Resort & Spa to Michigan Central the refurbished railroad hub in the city.
This interview was with Tom Kelly, Executive Director, CEO, Automation Alley, Troy, MI.
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