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Originally uploaded October 16, re-edited November 13th. Chris Holman welcomes back Dick Peffley, General Manager, LBWL - Lansing Board of Water & Light, Lansing, MI. So Dick, what’s happening over at the BWL these days? (I hear it's "Public Power Week") It’s clear BWL’s commitment is really to its customers, would you agree? The holidays are right around the corner. Are you all ready for Silver Bells in the City? » 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/

Originally uploaded October 16th, re-edited Nov. 11th. Chris Holman welcomes back Scott Spalding​​​​, Senior Director of Service Delivery, Convergence Networks, REO Town - Lansing, MI, along with Oregon, Ottawa and more. There were several things he wanted to find out from Scott in this discussion: Remind the Michigan business community about Convergence? Discuss AI (specifically Microsoft Co-Pilot)? Can you dig into the the pros and cons from a security perspective? What are the major items businesses need to be aware of if they begin using this tool? » 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/

Originally uploaded November 5th, reedited Nov.. 9th. Chris Holman welcomes Cutler Martin, Managing Director, Martin Commercial Properties, Lansing, MI. Chris had several questions for Cutler in their conversation: What led to the decision to expand your construction services division to Tampa, and how does this fit into Martin Commercial Properties' broader growth strategy? How do you see this expansion strengthening Martin Commercial Properties’ relationships with existing clients and attracting new ones? What challenges do you anticipate in expanding into a new market, and how does your team plan to overcome them while maintaining your commitment to excellence? How will Martin’s client-focused approach influence the types of projects and partnerships you aim to develop with your expansion? Martin Commercial Properties shared a press release for the announcement: Martin Commercial Properties Expands Construction Services to Tampa, FL EAST LANSING, MI – October 11, 2024 – Martin Commercial Properties,

Chris Holman welcomes back Palencia Mobley, PE, (founder and CEO of Mode Collective) Chair, of Michigan Infrastructure Council (MIC), Detroit metro, MI. ● Welcome back, what is the Water Asset Management Council and what are some of its goals? ● What specific qualities or experience are you looking for in the new Water Asset Management Council representative, and how will their role contribute to advancing Michigan’s water infrastructure? ● What do you believe are the most pressing water infrastructure concerns that the new representative will need to focus on? ● How does the council ensure equity in water infrastructure improvements across diverse communities, particularly as it relates to cost, access, and environmental impact? Michigan Infrastructure Council Seeks Nominations for Water Asset Management Council Representative Selected Representative Will Help Communities Provide Safe Drinking Water, Protect Natural Resources LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Infrastructure Council (MIC) is seeking nom

Chris Holman welcomes back John J. Walsh, President & CEO, MMA, Michigan Manufacturers Association, Lansing, MI. He had several things he wanted to find out during this conversation. Welcome back John, remind the Michigan business community about MMA? One of your highlights of the year is coming up this week, 2024 MFG Excellence Awards, tell us about that? Eleven different awards are up for grabs, share a bit of the highlights from those categories? Some winners have been named, while three categories have the winner announced tomorrow night, share a little more about: Community Impact, Innovation Excellence, and Sustainability? What is the Coolest Thing competition? Have any of the previous Coolest Thing winners gone on to bigger things after winning? The MMA also shared a press release at the time of the original awardee announcement last month. LANSING (Oct. 10, 2024) —Manufacturers, industry leaders and media gathered at the Lansing headquarters of the Michigan Manufacturers Association (MMA) to r

Chris Holman speaks with Matt McCauley, SVP Regional Prosperity, MEDC the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, while at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference. » 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 speaks with Jason Lee, Executive Director, Junior Achievement Southeastern Michigan, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference. » 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 speaks with Dr. Robert McMahan, President Kettering University, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference. » 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 speaks with Matt Elliott, President, Bank of America Michigan, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference. » 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 speaks with Rejji Hayes, CFO, CMS Energy and Consumers Energy, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference. » 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 speaks with Susan R. Corbin, Director, LEO / Michigan's Labor and Economic Opportunity, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference. » 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 speaks with Ned Staebler, VP EconDev & Pres/CEO, TechTown Detroit, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference. » 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 speaks with Tony Stamas, President & Chief Executive Officer, Midland Business Alliance, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference. » 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 speaks with Jeff Donofrio, President & CEO Business Leaders for Michigan at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference. » 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/

Chris Holman speaks with Jack Elsey, Founder, Michigan Educator Workforce Initiative supporting Talent Together Initiative at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference. » 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/

Chris Holman speaks with Simon Whitelocke, Vice President of ITC Holdings Corp. and President of ITC Michigan at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference. » 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/

Chris Holman speaks with Brandy Johnson, President, Michigan Community College Association at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference. » 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/

Chris Holman speaks with Warren Call, President & CEO, Traverse Connect at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference. » 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/

Chris Holman speaks with Tom Kelly, President & CEO, Automation Alley at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference. » 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/

Chris Holman speaks with Jose L. Flores, CEO, Ancor Automotive at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference. » 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/