Talk of the Town

Talk of the Town

West Michigan's Morning News' Steve Kelly and Bret Bakita talk one-on-one with West Michigan's brightest business leaders, plus new businesses are profiled here each week.

Episodes

June 9, 2025 8 mins
Reid Stoven and Greg Vanderwall join us for a Talk of the Town!
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Alexis Declark, Marketing Coordinator with Anna's House joins us to discuss the expansion of Anna's House across Michigan!
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The Grand Rapids Civic Theater joins us to discuss their upcoming production of Waitress!
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June 2, 2025 7 mins
The KeyBank Gran Fondo is Saturday June 21. Event Director Jon Conkling and Michael Sytsma, West Michigan President at KeyBank join us to discuss this year's race!
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May 16, 2025 5 mins
Associate Vice President of Philanthropy of Hospice of Michigan Barbara Anderson joins us to discuss the final Barley, BBQ, and Beats!
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May 16, 2025 5 mins
Eliza Curtin with the Bissell Pet Foundation joins us to discuss the upcoming Bissell Blocktail Party at the East Grand Rapids High School Track!
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May 16, 2025 7 mins
Bethann Egan, Executive Director of the USS Silversides Submarine Museum joins us to discuss an upcoming Memorial Day weekend event! 

More information can be found at: https://silversidesmuseum.org/
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May 9, 2025 8 mins
Jen Klaasen, owner of Soaring Suds joins Lauren Smith, Steve Kelly and Bret Bakita for a Talk of the Town! 
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May 7, 2025 8 mins
Bryan Havemeier from Herman's Boy joins us to discuss Grillapalooza and all of the amazing products available at Herman's Boy!
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April 25, 2025 6 mins
Chris Turner, Commercial Market President with First Financial Bank joins us for a Talk of the Town!
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April 24, 2025 8 mins
Development Manager at the Muskegon Rescue Mission Jonathan Scouten joins Steve Kelly and Bret Bakita to discuss the upcoming Fore Shore Adventure Run. 
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April 24, 2025 7 mins
Founder and Advisor of Mattson Financial, Gary Mattson joins us for a Talk of the Town!
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April 9, 2025 6 mins
Hot Rod Harley Davidson joins Steve Kelly and Bret Bakita for a Talk of the Town!
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Therese Henry with Deliberate Directions life Coaching Link (DDCLINK) joins Steve Kelly and Bret Bakita for a Talk of the Town!
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March 24, 2025 8 mins
Sam Stover, Founder and Managing Partner of Gimme's Par and Grill joins us to discuss their new restaurant and golf/sports facility in downtown Grand Rapids!
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March 18, 2025 8 mins
Derrick Jones from Zeigler Maserati of Grandville to discuss whether or not tariffs will impact vehicle prices for a Talk of the Town. 
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March 17, 2025 7 mins
Matt Alt with GreenStone Farm Credit Services joins us for a Talk of the Town. 
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We welcome Dan Lauraine from Drake and Associates for a Talk of the Town on some of the hidden costs of retirement.
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We welcome the Grand Rapids Civic Theater in for a talk of the town as they announce their upcoming 2025-26 season!
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February 28, 2025 5 mins
Medical Director Todd Chassee and Business Development Director Ashley Krommendyk join Steve and Bret for a Talk of the Town.

More information about Right Care Clinic can be found at https://rightcareclinic.org/
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