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

September 8, 2025 5 mins
The Ford Motor Company and its dealers worldwide are hosting food drives from September 15-25, collecting essential items to fight hunger and meet critical local needs.

We are joined by Fox Ford General Manager Steve Winters to discuss how you can help!
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Ottawa County Veterans Services
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September 8, 2025 7 mins
Andy Allen, Vice President of Advancement for AYA Youth Collective joins us for a Talk of the Town. 
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September 8, 2025 7 mins
Brian Smith, Director of Food and Beverage at Treetops Resort joins us to discuss fall golf and food at Treetops!
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September 8, 2025 8 mins
Matt Cook with Lake Michigan Credit Union joins us to discuss the 2025 LMCU Bridge Run!
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September 8, 2025 10 mins
Local Owners of K9 Resorts in Grand Rapids Megan and Mark Ivaska join us to discuss what is offered at K9 Resorts. 

More informationc an be found here: 
https://www.k9resorts.com/grand-rapids/
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August 18, 2025 5 mins
Mark Lazarock, Fund Development Manager with Hospice of Holland joins us for a Talk of the Town. 
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July 28, 2025 7 mins
Chief Operating Officer of Traverse City Tourism Whitney Waara joins Talk of the Town to discuss the first ever Traverse City Food and Wine Festival. 

More information can be found here: https://www.traversecity.com/food-wine/
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July 28, 2025 6 mins
Dan Lauraine with Drake and Associates joins us for a Talk of the Town!
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July 28, 2025 8 mins
Gary Mattson with Mattson Financial joins Talk of the Town to discuss the Big, Beautiful Bill. 
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June 9, 2025 8 mins
Reid Stoven and Greg Vanderwall join us for a Talk of the Town!
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June 2, 2025 7 mins
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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