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Faces of Manufacturing is a newer show to Michigan Business Network. Cindy Kangas, Executive Director, CAMC, Capital Area Manufacturing Council, Lansing, Michigan, co-hosts with Joy Wagner, HR Manager of Granger Waste Services, also Lansing.
Cindy and Joy strive to share the corporate culture, personal stories, and unique personalities of those making a living in manufacturing today, in Michigan. With that in mind, this month they...
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June 26, 2025 • 39 mins
Lorri Rishar Jandron, MBA, Owner & CEO, EDGE Partnerships, Lansing, Marquette, Chicago, along with
Becky Burtka, VP of member engagement, Michigan Chamber, Lansing, MI.
Co-Hosts of the new MBN show "BOLD LeadHERS" now into Episode 2.
In this episode of Bold LeadHERS, Lorri headed to Mackinaw City and then over to the island for the 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference. Lorri was able to interview State Representative Angela Witwer and ...
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June 26, 2025 • 41 mins
Vic Verchereau welcomes Aric Nesbitt, who is the Michigan State Senate Republican Leader.
Sen. Aric Nesbitt grew up as the middle child on a six-generation family farm in West Michigan. He went on to earn an economics degree from Hillsdale College, later earning a master’s in international business. He received the “Distinguished Alumnus” award from Hillsdale for his work as a conservative reformer.
In 2010, Nesbitt was elected t...
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June 24, 2025 • 41 mins
Vic Verchereau welcomes Myron Frierson, who is the Executive Committee Chair of the Uplift Our Youth Foundation.
Myron Frierson, Executive Committee Chair of the Uplift Our Youth Foundation, is a retired state executive. Over his 43 years in state service, he engaged with numerous professional organizations, serving in various leadership roles. He has been on the Uplift Our Youth Foundation board for over twenty years, serving as ...
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June 21, 2025 • 8 mins
Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Steven E. Bangs, Attorney, Krause, Bangs & Associates, P.C. , East Lansing, MI.
Question 1: For listeners unfamiliar with it, can you explain what the Employee Retention Tax
Credit is and why it was so important for small businesses during the COVID-19
Pandemic?
Question 2: Why is this an important issue right now?
Question 3: How would retroactively shortening the ERTC filing deadline affect the pending
...
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June 20, 2025 • 45 mins
"Getting A Grip" is among the newer shows for Michigan Business Network, hosted by long-time MBN contributor Michael Maddox.
In this weekly program Mike will focus on helping entrepreneurs end the chaos. Through the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) we highlight ways that business owners can clarify their vision, gain traction, and increase team health. Entrepreneur and Professional EOS Implementor, Mike Maddox, highlights th...
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June 14, 2025 • 12 mins
Jeffrey Mosher welcomed Butch and Niki Irwin, the father-daughter team behind the Comfort Keepers of Southeast Michigan and Northwest Ohio.
He had several questions for them in this interview just ahead of Fathers Day:
The Origin Story: "Butch, your pitch mentions your grandfather as a key inspiration. Can you tell us more about that memory and how it shaped your understanding of care and led you into this field?"
Father-Daughter D...
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June 14, 2025 • 12 mins
Originally loaded May 9, reedited June 13th.
Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Greg & Maria Longe, Franchisers with Phoenix Franchise Brands, Livonia, MI.
1. Greg and Maria, can you start by giving us an overview of Phoenix Franchise Brands and what inspired you to build a multi-brand franchising company based right here in Michigan?
2. You recently expanded your portfolio with the acquisition of Worried Bird Window Washing and Steel Coated ...
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June 13, 2025 • 43 mins
Vic Verchereau welcomes Kelly Wolgamott, who is the Vice President of Pure Michigan.
The State of Michigan is blessed with the riches of unspoiled nature: the nation's longest freshwater coastline, lakes that feel like oceans, golden beaches, an abundance of fresh produce straight from the farm, glorious sunrises and sunsets and endless opportunities for recreation. Here you will find more than 100 public beaches, some of the hig...
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June 10, 2025 • 41 mins
Vic Verchereau welcomes Scott Stewart, who is the Senior Commercial Banker at Independent Bank.
Senior Commercial Banker Scott Stewart has enjoyed a significant career in the banking industry through perseverance in tough times and being a professional that listens for ways to help. His dedication to the client and his family has created an impressive story about what is important and what makes for legendary customer service.
I...
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June 3, 2025 • 42 mins
Vic Verchereau welcomes Scott Corder, who is the Owner, Producer, and Director at Scott Corder, Inc.
Scott is a classically trained message-strategist, film-maker and story-teller with college degrees in Graphic Design, Photography and Architecture. These complimentary skills mean the client's message will always be clearly articulated and visually stimulating. Scott has been successfully informing, motivating, and delighting audi...
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Vic Verchereau welcomes Tony McCaul, who is the Executive Director at Critter Barn.
Before joining Critter Barn, Tony McCaul worked with the Ottawa County ISD for 14 years as an Ag Tech teacher. Tony is a graduate of Michigan State University and Colorado State University with Bachelors and Masters degrees in Agriscience, Agriculture Education, and Biology. As the Executive Director of the Critter Barn, Tony says, "we serve childr...
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Originally uploaded December 17th, re-edited May 17th.
Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Amirika Richardson, T3 Education Officer.
Question: How would you summarize the overall experience of MiCareerQuest Capital Area this year, and what were the key takeaways in terms of engagement and the industries showcased?
This year, over 2,000 students attended our morning sessions from area schools and over X people joined us for our first publ...
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May 20, 2025 • 44 mins
Vic Verchereau welcomes Sarah Kwilinski, who is the President and Founder of Sundial Classical Farmstead.
Sundial Classical Farmstead’s President and founder, Sarah Kwilinski, used her 20+ years as a special education teacher and consultant to identify structural and systemic barriers to learning found in modern educational practices. A certified special education teacher with a Masters of Arts in Classical Teaching from the Templ...
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Originally uploaded April 24th, reloaded May 15th.
Chris Holman welcomes back T. Rann Paynter, President & CEO, Michigan Bankers Association, Lansing, MI.
There were several things Chris wanted to find out from Rann in this conversation:
Welcome back Rann, remind the Michigan business community about the Michigan Bankers Association?
Briefly what were some highlights from 2024 that we should be aware of?
MBA was busy in Lansing ...
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Chris Holman welcomes Troy Baker, VP of Strategic Partnerships and Market Expansion, Better Business Bureau® of Michigan, Southfield, MI.
Talk briefly about the merging of the BBBs of Eastern and Western Michigan?
What inspired the creation of the BBB Trades Scholarship, and how does it align with BBB’s broader mission?
Can you walk us through the eligibility criteria and application process for this year’s scholarship?
How doe...
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Originally uploaded July 30th, reloaded May 14th.
Chris Holman welcomes Jonathan Smith, Senior Chief Deputy Director for LEO - Labor & Economic Opportunity - Michigan, East Lansing.
There were several things Chris wanted to find out from Jonathan in this conversation:
Can you provide an overview of the Community & Worker Economic Transition Office and the primary goals of the office?
How are state and West Michigan leaders colla...
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Originally uploaded July 12, re-edited May 12.
Chris Holman welcomes back Eric A Schertzing, Consultant, Michigan Land Bank Association, who is joined for this conversation by Michelle Thompson, New Executive Director, Michigan Land Bank Association.
So Michelle, you were added new in March what was your background before this?
Michelle, I understand you have a great story to tell from Benzie County and the Land Bank laying the f...
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Originally uploaded March 6th, reloaded May 3rd.
Chris Holman welcomes back Nick Chaffin, Program Compliance Officer, CAMW! Capital Area Michigan Works! Lansing, MI, but serving Ingham, Eaton and Clinton Counties.
THEME: Capital Area Michigan Works! reviews the Rapid Response program and its role in supporting employers and employees through a layoff.
Question: What is the Rapid Response program and how does it support businesse...
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Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Teri Sand, SHRM-CP, PHR, CBSP, CRP, Business Services Manager, Capital Area Michigan Works!, Lansing, MI, but serving Ingham Eaton, and Clinton Counties
Theme: Teri talks about the fourth annual DHHS Job Fair, which took place the previous day, and previews the upcoming Juneteenth Job Fair.
Question 1: Yesterday was the fourth annual MDHHS Spring Job Fair. Can you tell us about this event, how many ...
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