Michigan Business Network

Chris Holman speaks with Dr. Britany Affolter-Caine, Executive Director, Michigan’s University Research Corridor along with Tyler Theile, COO, Anderson Economic Group, from Media Row, 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 Tammy Carnrike, COO, Detroit Regional Chamber, from Media Row, 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 U.S. Senator Gary Peters, from Media Row, 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 U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, from Media Row, 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 Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, from Media Row, 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/

Originally uploaded October 8th, re-edited October 31st. Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Shibani Putatunda, Economic Specialist, with the Michigan Center for Data and Analytics, within DTMB - the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget for the State of MI What is going on in Michigan’s labor market this month? How does Michigan’s unemployment rate compare with the U.S. and other states during August? What industries saw the greatest change in the number of jobs during August? What happened in the Michigan regions this month? What would you say is the key takeaway for Michigan’s labor market in August? Where can our Michigan business community find more information on Michigan’s labor market? » 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 September 23rd, re-edited October 28th. Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Sarah Milanowski, LMSW, CDP, Enrollment and Marketing Manager at LifeCircles PACE, Muskegon, MI. Questions Sarah and Jeffrey discuss: ● Can you explain how smart home technologies, like motion sensors and automatic lighting, are specifically adapted for senior safety? ● What are some of the challenges in introducing new technologies to older adults, and how does LifeCircles address these challenges? ● We often hear about smartwatches and fitness trackers being used for health monitoring. How are these consumer devices being repurposed or adapted for fall prevention in seniors? ● Voice-activated assistants like Amazon Alexa or Google Home are popular in many households. How can these be utilized to enhance safety and prevent falls for older adults? ● Can you share any success stories or data on how these technologies have reduced fall incidents among your participants? ● How do you balance the use of technology with more trad

Originally uploaded September 12th re-edited October 7th. Chris Holman welcomes back Kim Bode, Dog rescuer (hoarder), community advocate (vigilante), and proud (obsessed) Michigan business owner, 8THIRTYFOUR Marketing, Grand Rapids, MI. Welcome back, Kim, remind the Michigan business community about 8ThirtyFour Integrated Communications? Tell us about common mistakes companies make when facing a PR crisis? What's the Importance of having a crisis communications plan prepared BEFORE the crisis happens/essential parts of a crisis communications plan? Michigan is home to many small businesses and large corporations alike. What factors should these different types of Michigan companies consider when creating their crisis communications plan? Please share with us, ... Balancing the need for transparency with protecting sensitive information during a crisis? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/

Originally uploaded September 25th, re-edited October 19th. Chris Holman welcomes back Anthony Dalimonte, Associate, Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC, Southfield, MI, one of Foster Swift's 6 branches across Michigan. Michigan’s Changes to Paid Sick Leave: Michigan’s paid sick leave laws are changing. Tony Dalimonte is here to talk about what you need to know and what you should do to prepare. As we begin, quickly review September 18th's Foster Swift - Annual Labor & Employment Law Update Webinar, what were the other topics highlighted beyond the one we're focused on today? Can you tell us about what changes are coming down the pipe for Michigan’s paid sick leave? Can you give us a brief overview of how we got to be here? What do employers need to know? How much sick leave do they need to provide? What are some of the pitfalls that employers should be aware about with this change? What should employers be doing to prepare? Where can employers find resources on how to comply with the Earned Sick Time A

Originally uploaded September 19, re-edited October 17th. Chris Holman welcomes back Benjamin Bakken, CFP®, CEPA®, Senior Vice President, Lansing Market Director of Tri-Star Trust Bank. Welcome back Ben, it's been a couple of years, remind the Michigan business community about Tri-Star Trust Bank, especially what sets you apart? You were in East Lansing, now in the Stadium District of Lansing, talk about that move and what it's meant for TriStar? You were on hand this week for the MBN Speakers Series with Tom Kelly of Automation Alley, what did you think about that? You shared some insightful points about the real trends in the economy on Tuesday could you run through that for our viewers? In general what are your clients looking for in 2024, has that changed in the past few years? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instag

Originally uploaded August 12, re-edited October 16th. Chris Holman welcomes back Julie Pingston, CDME, CMP, CTA / President & CEO Choose Lansing, Lansing, MI Welcome back Julie, I understand you're part of a new project? Tell us more about the New Initiative Encouraging Sports Fans to Explore ‘Cities of the Big Ten’? There's a digital passport developed with Bandwagon? Julie, for this project what are the Highlighted Attractions are included around Lansing? What else should businesses of the area know about this new initiative? New Initiative Encourages Sports Fans to Explore ‘Cities of the Big Ten’ Choose Lansing shared a release on this topic: LANSING, MICH. – July, 2024 – Choose LansingTM and Destination Ann Arbor are excited to announce their participation in the new Cities of the Big Ten passport initiative, a collaborative effort designed to encourage visitors to explore beyond athletic events and discover the unique attractions of the Big Ten cities. This joint effort, facilitated through a di

Originally uploaded August 15th, re-edited October 15th. On recommendation by Karl Klimek, MBN host of Education's Business – who has been working on some projects with Nigel Francis who among many other roles has served as inaugurator of the Automotive Industry Office in the State of Michigan. Detroit's LIFT, is the national manufacturing innovation institute where manufacturing technology and talent matter. Chris Holman welcomes Joe Steele, VP of Comm and Govt. Affairs, LIFT, Detroit, MI. What is LIFT? (We are a nonprofit, public-private partnership and DoD national manufacturing innovation institute whose mission is to Drive American Advanced Manufacturing Into the Future Though Technology and Talent Development in support of our national economy and national security) That sounds like a lot, how do you do that? (We work at the intersection of advanced materials, manufacturing processes, systems engineering, and talent development. Basically, we work with the DoD and industry to understand what th

Originally uploaded October 3, re-edited October 12th. Chris Holman welcomes back Ryan Hundt, CEO, Michigan Works! Association, Lansing, MI. Welcome back Ryan. remind the Michigan business community about Michigan Works! Association? You recently held your Annual Conference in the Traverse City area, tell us about that? Any sponsors to especially thank? Any breakout or keynoters to highlight? Any award winners to recognize? What's the big issue MW!A is dealing with in the autumn of 2024 in Lansing or across Michigan? » 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 Star Crawford, Market Executive Detroit, Bank of America. Chris had several things he wanted to find out in this conversation: Why did Bank of America decide to raise its U.S. minimum hourly wage to $24? Were factors such as inflation considered in making this decision, and when will the salary increase be implemented? From 2017 to 2024, Bank of America raised its minimum hourly wage from $15 to $24. Has the goal throughout this process been to lead the way in the banking industry and encourage bank partners to also offer higher wages? Does Bank of America believe these changes will allow it to better recruit Michigan’s top talent in the years to come? Beyond salary itself, what other benefits can you talk about that Bank of America offers its employees to enhance their personal and professional lives? Will pay raises continue beyond this year? Specifically, is the plan still to reach $25 per hour by 2025? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN’s YouTub

Originally uploaded September 25th, re-edited October 11th. Chris Holman welcomes Rob Dale, Deputy Emergency Manager and Regional Planner, Ingham County Emergency Management, Mason, MI. About national preparedness month.... Welcome Rob tell us about Ingham County Emergency Management? Is Ingham County's structure like the other Michigan Counties? Is this set by FEMA or Homeland Security guidelines? How much are you engaged with the business community, and how do you alert them? Our reason of having you on, is an upcoming event you have set for here at the Capital Region International Airport soon tied into National Preparedness Month, can you tell us about that? Is this routine preparation or something special for your organization? What other agencies will be cooperating on this? What else can employers or employees do to be prepared? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow M

Chris Holman welcomed back Nicole Noll-Williams, CEO & President for the Capital Region Airport Authority, that includes Fly Lansing, The Capital Region International Airport. She shares details about the Breeze Airways, their new service to Lansing, along with some discussion about the upcoming flight schedule and beginning fares. The video then shares the opening of the ribbon cutting ceremony that followed on this occasion. Breeze Airways now in Lansing with New Service to Orlando and Fort Myers from Just $79* One Way; Lansing, MI (as originally announced in March 2024) – Breeze Airways, the U.S.’ only NLCC, or ‘Nice Low Cost Carrier,’ is announcing new service to two Florida destinations from Lansing. The new routes will start in early October with twice-weekly service to Orlando and Fort Myers. From Lansing, MI to: Orlando, FL (Wed and Sat, starting Oct 2, one way from $79*); and Fort Myers, FL (Thurs and Sun, starting Oct 3, one way from $79*).  “We are excited to welcome Breeze Airways to LAN an

Chris Holman welcomed Paula Cunningham with the Mid-Michigan Business Travel Coalition, an organization dedicated to promoting the best possible air service in the Greater Lansing region through Capital Region International Airport (LAN). The Coalition consists of organizations that share its mission to support the best interests of business travelers in the region, retain current air service at LAN and strategically support efforts to secure new air service in the region. Coalition members recognize that quality air service is a critical component in the region’s overall economic development strategy, and that LAN is a major economic driver in the region. She shares details about the coalition, Breeze Airways, their new service to Lansing, along with some discussion about AARP Michigan. Breeze Airways now in Lansing with New Service to Orlando and Fort Myers from Just $79* One Way; Lansing, MI (as originally announced in March 2024) – Breeze Airways, the U.S.’ only NLCC, or ‘Nice Low Cost Carrier,’ is ann

Chris Holman welcomed Fiona Kiesel, Chief Guest Officer, Breeze Airways to the MBN studio at the Capital Region International Airport. Breeze began flights from Lansing to Orlando, FL the evening before and then was heading for their first flight from Lansing to Fort Myers Beach, FL, that afternoon. Fiona is a strategic leader with a focus on achieving results while remaining centered on what matters to Guests and empowering teams to deliver. Proven track record of facilitating cross-organizational strategy execution, utilizing KPI’s to bring teams together to achieve common goals and supporting adoption of new standards and technology. Unique background includes 25 years of experience across airline operations, strategy, analytics, and financial planning and analysis. She shares details about the airline, the new service to Lansing, what to expect from their flights and how Breeze got her out of "retirement" back into the airline industry. Breeze Airways now in Lansing with New Service to Orlando and Fort

Vic Verchereau welcomes Pat O'Keefe, who is the CEO and Founder of O’Keefe. Pat O'Keefe brings a powerful and compelling view to the Leadership Lowdown as he shares the headlines from a program his organization is sponsoring and you can attend! O’Keefe, Northwood University, and DBusiness are partnering to host "The State of the Economy and Role of Government in Emerging Markets" a special presentation on Oct. 29 in Troy, Michigan. Speakers will include Michigan economist Dr. Timothy G. Nash, Vice President Emeritus and Director of The McNair Center for the Advancement of Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship at Northwood University, and Jim Holcomb, President and CEO of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. They will discuss what strategies can enhance U.S. and Michigan competitiveness in a post-November world. The event will be moderated by Pat O’Keefe, CEO and Founder of O’Keefe, a transactional strategic and financial advisory firm, alongside Dr. Kent MacDonald, President of Northwood University, a priva

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Jennifer Maxson, Founder and President of Jennifer Maxson & Associates, Belmont, MI. Questions covered in this interview: ● As a leadership coach, what do you believe are the most crucial qualities that distinguish great bosses from merely good ones? ● How can leaders effectively balance being approachable and maintaining necessary authority within their teams? ● In your experience, what are some common mistakes new managers make, and how can they avoid these pitfalls? ● Based on your outcomes, how does an improvement in leadership impact teams? ● Can you share two or three practical tips for bosses looking to improve their leadership skills that they can start using right away? Talking Points ● The impact of good leadership on employee retention: Studies have shown that approximately 57% of employees have left a job due to poor management. Good bosses can significantly reduce turnover rates, saving companies both time and money in recruitment and training. ● The ripple effect of