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Vic Verchereau welcomes Rawley Van Fossen, who is the Executive Director of Capital Area Housing Partnership. Rawley resides in Lansing's Old Oakland Neighborhood and has lived in the greater Lansing community for over ten years. He began his service with Capital Area Housing Partnership (CAHP) in 2014 as a board member, and later joined CAHP staff in 2018 as their executive director. During his tenure, Rawley has overseen the development of the Bailey Center Apartments in downtown East Lansing, and the redevelopment of Walnut Manor Apartments in Lansing, the delivery of over $40 million in COVID pandemic relief assistance to over 12,000 mid-Michigan neighbors, and more. His experience causes him to simply follow his passion and answer the tough housing issues of our time. His service is best summed up by his challenge to us all..."now is the time to be involved". Vic Verchereau hosts Mr. Van Fossen in this edition of the Leadership Lowdown. Follow this story of passion and public service! » Visit MBN w

Originally uploaded February 9, re-edited February 12. 100 % Hustle Podcast 8 - Lansing’s Newest Marketing Agency Host: Vicki Hamilton Topic: Lansing’s Newest Marketing Agency Guest: Jacki Krumnow, Owner and Operator of Now Marketing Guest Bio: The Master of Mischief, Jacki Krumnow is the Owner and Operator of the brand new business Now Marketing. Krumnow is a seasoned marketing & public relations professional with over a decade of experience helping businesses shine through strategic branding and digital marketing. Passionate about empowering entrepreneurs, Jacki's mission is to make marketing feel genuine and fun, blending creativity with strategy to help local Lansing businesses shine. Blog Summary: Unlock the secrets to standing out in a crowded market with the dynamic Jacki Krumnow on this episode of the 100% Hustle podcast. Jacki’s infectious energy and creative flair take center stage as we dive into her innovative approach to marketing, her playful yet strategic use of mischief, and how she he

Vic Verchereau welcomes Mike Stout, who is the President and Founder of Michigan Waterways Stewards. Mike Stout is a Fortune 100 marketing executive, expert in business development and leading transformational change. Over his career he has managed several national brands, taken regional companies nationally, transformed private label companies into national branded powerhouses, turned longtime declining business into star financial performers, and led company and industry-wide innovation. For recreation, Stout is a long-distance solo paddler owning several unofficial world records. He has solo paddled across Lake Michigan seven times, Lake Superior once, and has competed in extreme paddling races across the U.S. As the President and Founder of Michigan Waterways Stewards he is a passionate advocate for all of the state's great outdoor spaces and is helping all of us to enjoy its beauty. Grab your personal flotation device and jump on board; there's great fun on this edition of Michigan Corners with host, V

Vic Verchereau welcomes Mark Maxwell, who is the Founder and Principal Consultant of Maxwell Leadership Group. Maxwell Leadership Group (MLG) is a business consulting practice focused on business strategy and leadership development with clients ranging from large globally diversified organizations to small and mid-market companies. MLG brings over 35 years of experience in helping organizations define and execute impactful strategies for sustainable growth and profitability. Vic Verchereau catches the Founder and Principal Consultant, Mark Maxwell, on this edition of the Leadership Lowdown. Reflecting on his journey, experiences, and his mentors, Mark shares noteworthy comments and meaningful lessons. His work with people is impressive and his creation of the P.E.O.P.L.E. acronym is something for all leaders to hear. You won't want to miss this one! It will help create the vision of what leadership looks like! » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.yout

Originally uploaded Dec. 3rd, re-edited January 31st. A Two-part, two segment interview as,... Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Kim Bode, Dog rescuer (hoarder), community advocate (vigilante), and proud (obsessed) Michigan business owner of 8THIRTY FOUR Integrated Communications, Grand Rapids, MI. TOPIC: SBAM Foundation Announces Inaugural Women's Entrepreneurial Fellowship New Program Addresses Multiple Challenges for Second-Stage, Women-Owned Businesses Program Development & Vision ● What inspired the creation of the Women's Entrepreneurial Fellowship, and how does it differ from other business support programs in Michigan? ● The inaugural cohort includes 11 businesses. What were you looking for in the selection process, and what made these businesses stand out? ● How was the curriculum developed to address the specific challenges facing second-stage, women-owned businesses? ● What transformative outcomes do you hope to see in these businesses by the end of the 8-month fellowship? ● You've incorporated both

Originally uploaded January 14th, re-edited January 31st. Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Anthony M. Dalimonte, Associate, Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC, Southfield, MI, one of Foster Swift's 6 branches across Michigan. {Topic: Foster Swift about new updates to the Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) Intro, Can you give us an overview of Michigan’s Earned Sick Time Act and how it will affect Michigan’s businesses? Is there any change this law gets stopped or amended by the Legislature? Are there any exemptions? What are the penalties for non-compliance? Is there any advice that you would give to businesses as they prepare to comply with this law? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

Vic Verchereau welcomes Justin Rose, who is the Director of Business Development at Make The Turn. Justin Rose brings over two decades of expertise in storytelling and relationship-building to his role as Make The Turn's Director of Business Development. Known for his engaging style and strategic approach, Justin spent 20 years in sports journalism before making the transition to digital marketing. In his role at Make The Turn, Justin is dedicated to fostering new business partnerships and enhancing client relationships. “Joining Make The Turn was an easy decision,” Justin shared. “The team that Mike Sullivan and Kyle Bogenschutz have built, and their remarkable influence in the community, create an ideal environment for growth. I’m excited to build on their success by expanding our business relationships and helping clients achieve new levels of growth.” Vic Verchereau gets Justin to share his journey and lessons learned in this fun and interesting edition of the Leadership Lowdown. Make the turn with us

Vic Verchereau welcomes Brent Taylor, who is the President & CEO of Habitat for Humanity Capital Region. Habitat for Humanity Capital Region is a nonprofit organization that helps people build and improve places to call home in Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties, Michigan. Founded on the conviction that everyone deserves a simple, durable place to live in dignity and safety, and that decent shelter in decent communities should be a matter of conscience and action for all. Brent Taylor joined the team as President & CEO in 2022 with an extensive background in organizational leadership and growth. After over two decades of corporate and entrepreneurial experience, Brent held leadership positions in nonprofit organizations focused on veteran transition, brain injury rehabilitation, and early childhood education. Leadership Lowdown Host Vic Verchereau discusses the challenges and great successes of this important charity and its work to bring values and answers to a community in need.  Tune in to hear Brent's

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Steve Bral, Owner, Filta, Metro-Detroit for the topic: How This Metro-Detroit Business is Helping Ford Field Lower Its Environmental Impact. Welcome Steve, Share your career path? Tell us about Filta? One thing on many in Michigan's minds – Lions football. Recently was the 84th time Detroit will play on Turkey Day. behind-the-scenes there is another story at play. So it's a a commercial kitchen cleaning service that specializes in oil micro-filtration services, please discuss your partnership with Ford Field to minimize environmental impact from the stadium? Showcase how they partner with Ford Field to micro filter cooking oil to extend its lifespan and make food taste better and then ultimately recycle cooking oil into biodiesel fuel. Besides servicing Ford Field for many years now, along with Little Caesars Arena, where else? local hospitals, universities and hundreds of Detroit restaurants. Across metro-Detroit, Bral’s Filta business has recycled 720,978 pounds of oil a

Vic Verchereau welcomes Emily Emmott, who is the General Manager of Hotel Walloon. Enjoy the charm and hospitality of the early twentieth century along with the comforts of every modern amenity. Located in Northern Michigan, Hotel Walloon is settled against the breathtaking backdrop of Walloon Lake. This privately owned boutique hotel features spacious guest rooms, elegant design, rich history, and world-class service. Explore the beauty of Michigan from this central location. Travel from Walloon Lake Village to Petoskey, Boyne City, Harbor Springs, Mackinac Island, and Traverse City. Your Trip ambassador Vic Verchereau welcomes Emily Emmott, the General Manager of Hotel Walloon and shares the details of this special spot in the world on this edition of Michigan Corners. Listen in as you pack your bags! » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetw

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Chris and Geri Andrews, natives of Metro Detroit, combined their love of music, a passion for travel and an appreciation of tequila into a new business venture this past year. Chris, an engineer, musician, and music producer, and Geri, who’s had a long career in sales, marketing and finance, wanted to embark on a new passion project together. Chris has been a tequila fan for more than two decades, and the couple has traveled to Mexico a lot over the years. Developing their own tequila brand piqued their interest. They spent five years on this idea and formed Music Spirits, LLC, which is behind the tequila brand Música Tequila. Jeffrey had several questions for the couple: You spent five years on your business plan for Music Spirits to launch your own tequila brand, tell us about your journey. What type of approach did you take? What are your biggest challenges? You launched Música Tequila in May in both Michigan and Florida with three types of tequilas, let the Michigan business comm

Faces of Manufacturing is a new 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 connected with several members of Dewpoint. Cindy and Joy share that for this interview they sat down for Episode 17 of Faces of Manufacturing on MI Business Network with Dewpoint's Don Cornish, CISO/ Security Architect Ernesto Cuevas, CIO, Chief Innovation Officer Bob Bartholomew, President & CEO Questions from Don: Intro - Backgrounds of Don / Ernesto Intro as to what CMMC is and who is impacted Steps in the CMMC journey - Timing Flow down clause from Prime contractor to sub-contractors.. this is necessary to understand/ What needs to be done - When it needs to be done - Who

Originally Uploaded December 16th, reloaded January 18th For Media Business Episode 81: Tony Conley has a three-part conversation welcoming M2N2 Insurance Billing owners (CEO) Melissa and (COO) John share their journey from military & pharmacy to medical billing, prioritize work-life balance for their 45 employees & navigate healthcare costs, while aiming to grow the business Questions included: Their background, leading up to their current business? John, if you had to, could you fly a helicopter right now? So Melissa, you've got a pretty strong background when you decide to start the business. Tell us about the humble beginnings if you will cuz now you have 45 employees. John, discuss challenges? And Mel, you're a mom. You know exactly what that's like. It seems like you guys could be a role model for a lot of other businesses thinking about things like that? Compliance issues? Melissa, what's it like running a small business in the state of Michigan? Is it easy? Is it tough? And you know, to piggyba

Vic Verchereau welcomes Linda Hundt, who is the Founder of Sweetie-licious Bakery Cafe, and Ellie Hundt Sutherlnd, who is the General Manager. Sweetie-licious Bakery Cafe is a charming small business located in downtown DeWitt, Michigan. The vintage ambience paired with delicious, old-fashioned food makes for a perfect dining or take-out experience. In 2002, Linda Hundt established Sweetie-licious Bakery Cafe as a home-based business, selling her fare at farm markets and high-end restaurants. The business has grown into a nationally recognized success. Her Daughter, Ellie Hundt Sutherland has joined the team as the General Manager and a food scientist. Set in a vintage brick building in historic DeWitt, the entire business is based on nostalgia through the business’ mission, comfort foods and pies, atmosphere, music and merchandise. Vic Verchereau gets this dynamic duo to sit down long enough to hear their story and all about their passion for pies, people and the family business! Don't miss this sweet

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Ed Buison , Owner, BIGGBY COFFEEs around Livonia, Michigan. Livonia’s BIGGBY COFFEE Celebrates 10 Years; Owner Awarded For Community Impact For their conversation several questions were covered: Welcome Ed, remind the Michigan business community about the overall Biggby story? Please share a quick recap of your business career and then what got you into the Biggby franchise? So, you're celebrating an anniversary at your coffee shop’ (s 10th anniversary)? You've been recognized by his employees and community members with the 2024 Purpose Award for the impact he has had on his community over the past decade. As a franchisee you have more than the one shop tell us about that? Anything else our listeners should know.? About The BIGGBY® COFFEE Franchise BIGGBY® COFFEE, based in East Lansing, Mich., was started with a single store on March 15, 1995. One year later, and on the cusp of opening a second location, Bob Fish and Michael McFall, on a handshake and $4,000, decided to fran

Vic Verchereau welcomes Russ Climie, who is the Founder of Tiberius Images. For nearly 20 years, Russ Climie has helped businesses across the country stand out with photos that do more than look good—they work. In a world where everyone has a camera, Russ takes things further, making clients and their teams feel at ease in front of the lens and creating images that tell a story and drive results. “Our job is simple: help clients and their guests feel confident in front of the camera, then turn those moments into visual assets businesses can use for years,” Russ explains. With 2,000 events and 5,000+ portraits under his belt, Russ knows what separates a decent photo from one that truly captures the heart of a business or event. In this episode of Leadership Lowdown, host Vic Verchereau dives into Russ’s entrepreneurial journey and game-changing approach. It’s a must-listen for leaders who want their business to look as good as it performs. Tune in for a fresh take on seeing the bigger picture!" » Visit MB

Business Community Disappointed in Lame Duck Legislature's Unemployment Tax Increase - Job Providers Michigan Business Beat | Three Organizations Share Concerns over Lansing Lame Duck Session. Chris Holman welcomes Kelli Saunders, Vice President Policy & Engagement, SBAM - Small Business Association of Michigan, Wendy Block, senior VP of business advocacy, Michigan Chamber, and Joshua (Josh) Lunger, Vice President of Government Affairs, Grand Rapids Chamber. The three organizations joining in on this interview were a part of six Michigan organizations among Business Community Disappointed in Lame Duck Legislature’s Unemployment Tax Increase on Job Providers. Welcome Kelli, Wendy, Josh, bring us up to speed on why your three organizations are among six reacting to the legislature's action? LEO was sharing the state's positive view on the action, but what should the business community be concerned about? Is there any action your organizations or the business community can take? What's next on these topic

Originally uploaded December 17, edited December 24th. Chris Holman welcomes back Amanda J. Dernovshek, Associate, Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC, Lansing, MI with 6 offices across the state. There were several things Chris wanted to find out from Amanda in this interview: Welcome back, bring us up to speed again on what the CTA is? We know there was an important decision made last week by a court in Texas. What happened? What happens now and what does this mean? Should companies continue to report? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

Chris Holman welcomes back Senior Michigan U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow. Welcome back Senator, we were with you on the island at the end of May, how has the rest of 2024 gone? Great Lakes Protection passed recently, share your efforts with that? Specialty Crop producers recently received some help, speak to that? You were honored in Flint, and also a parade grand marshal in Detroit, speak to that pair of honors? Hemlock Semiconductor, another of your recent big wins,... what will that mean for Michigan? You also took part in a "Wall Breaking" in Lansing a couple of weeks ago, any reflections on that effort? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

Chris Holman welcomes back Nicole Noll-Williams, president and CEO of the Capital Region Airport Authority, Lansing, MI. We're now about 2 1/2 into Breeze Airways serving Lansing, how is that going? Business and leisure travelers should be aware of some things this holiday season can you share some of that advice? The next International Flights season follows January to April 2025? Where does expansions/updates stand as we head into 2025/ Some may only think of this as an airport, but can you remind the Michigan business community of the CRAA's economic impact? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/