Michigan Business Network

Chris Holman welcomes back Teri Sand, Business Services Manager and Joe Winkiel, Business Services Officer CAMW!, Capital Area Michigan Works! Lansing, serving Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton Counties. What is the Job Finders Group? How does JFG connect candidates to local employers? What are some examples of JFG success stories? How could a Lansing area employer get involved with JFG? » 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 Roger Curtis, Executive Director, Youth Solutions, Benton Harbor but serving statewide. Roger welcome back, we're sorry we weren't able to catch up with you at the Mackinac Policy Conference. How is 2025 going for Youth Solutions? Youth Solutions has impacted more than 39,000 young people across Michigan—what do you think makes your approach so effective? Can you explain how the Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates program helps students overcome barriers and build a path to post-secondary success? Tell us more about YS Foundations—how does it help schools build sustainable, career-focused development programs? How does “Connecting Careers to the Core” equip educators to blend career preparation into everyday classroom learning? Youth Solutions emphasizes equity in education—how are you reaching and supporting underserved youth across Michigan? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.fac

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Scott Schoeneberger, - Managing Partner at Bluewater Technologies, Wixom, MI. Welcome Scott, bring the Michigan business community up to speed on Bluewater Technologies? How is technology shaping the day-to-day experience of being in the office — and what does that mean for engagement, mood, and productivity? What role does AV technology play in enabling future-forward workspaces that are both sustainable and experiential? How can AV help create a cohesive hybrid experience — one where remote and in-person employees feel equally present and connected? Can you share an example where AV transformed a bland space into a memorable one — not just visually, but experientially? If a business leader is just starting to rethink their workplace, what’s one technology decision they could make today that would have a meaningful impact on experience and sustainability long term? As the Managing Partner at Bluewater, Scott oversees an agency that operates multiple industry-leading business un

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Julian Delos Reyes, company president, Craig Ryan Fine Clothing, started in Grand Blanc, and now at multiple Michigan locations. Welcome Julian, for the Michigan business community, bring us briefly up to speed on the company. Julian, congratulations on the new location! Why was Downtown Lansing the right next step for Craig Ryan Fine Clothing? You’ve expanded across Michigan over two decades—what makes this Lansing store feel like a personal milestone for you? What can shoppers expect from the new store in terms of experience, atmosphere, and selection? How does the Atrium Building’s history—and Lansing’s future—align with the Craig Ryan brand? As someone who grew up in the area and went to MSU, what does it mean to bring your business back home? » 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.

Thursday June 5th, Jeffrey Mosher was on the road, as the Lansing Economic Club event on Thursday, June 5, at the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center. This impactful program featured a powerful panel discussion with former MSU Assistant Coach and Champions of the Heart founder Michael Garland and MSU Men’s Basketball Head Coach Tom Izzo, moderated by WILX News Anchor Ann Emmerich. This video conversation focused on Coach Garland’s incredible story of survival after cardiac arrest in 2022, the founding of his nonprofit Champions of the Heart, and the leadership insights from his new book, AGOGE. Coach Izzo share his reflections on Garland’s journey and their shared experience building Spartan excellence through resilience, purpose, and discipline, along with support of the Champions of the Heart project. The video occurred during a Media Availability that took place in the Red Cedar Room, just before the Econ Lunch event in Big Ten Room. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to

Originally uploaded April 8th, updated June 6th. Chris Holman welcomes Phil Sklar, Co-Founder and CEO, National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum, Milwaukee, WI. Welcome Phil, tell us about your Hall of Fame? So you release timely bobbleheads that celebrate the business of sports? Several of your released items have honored sports in Michigan,... this week for the Spartans and the NCAA tournament, and recently MSU Coach Izzo? Talk about the process, are you contacted by universities or does your team research stories deserving bobbleheads? How big a market is there for sports bobbleheads? For reference one of the recent bobbleheads released through the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum: In celebration of Coach Tom Izzo breaking the Big Ten Conference win record, Michigan State’s Big Ten Regular Season Title and March Madness, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled an officially licensed, limited-edition Coach Izzo Win Counter Bobblehead. The interactive bobblehead that inc

Friday, May 30th, Chris Holman arrived fresh off 45 interviews at the Mackinac Policy Conference, on Mackinac Island at the Grand Hotel, to be on hand for a ribbon cutting ceremony for Copper Peak, of Ironwood, Michigan. This video shares an interview with Bob Jacquart, former head of Stormy Kromer. He's retired and put time and passion into the project at Copper Peak. Next there are excerpts from a ceremony ahead of the celebration of the next phase for the project at Copper Peak. And finally the countdown and project blast that marked the next phase. » 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.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/ The World’s Largest Artificial Ski Jump As you’ve probably guessed from the title, Copper Peak is the world’s largest artificial ski jump. While it hasn’t been operating in that capacity since 1994, we’re on the way

Originally uploaded May 1st, reloaded fix June 4th. While on the road to Heritage Hall at the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing, MI, April 24th, Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back CAMW! (Capital Area Michigan Works!) CEO who was attending that day's Annual Impact Awards put on by the Michigan Works! Association. Carrie shares what the annual event means to her and CAMW! and shares a bit of the story behind this year's awardee. The Impact Awards honor those who have contributed to strengthening Michigan’s economy by actively creating jobs and developing fresh talent in their communities. The Michigan Works! Impact Awards is a unique, highly publicized event that celebrates the economic impact of newly created jobs, transformational training and effective talent pipeline development within our communities. During the event, state legislators present tributes to award winners, who tell their story and the role Michigan Works! played in their success. Congratulations to our 2025 Impact Awards Honorees! Capital

Originally posted May 6, re-edited June 2nd. Chris Holman welcomes back Cutler Martin, Managing Director, Martin Commercial Properties, Lansing, MI. Welcome back Cutler, remind us about Martin Commercial Properties? Since opening your Florida office last fall, what milestones or successes are you most proud of? How has the Florida expansion impacted your overall business strategy and client reach so far? Can you give us an update on some of the key projects your Florida team is currently leading? What has been the biggest surprise or learning experience since launching operations in Florida? Looking ahead, what’s next for your Florida office in terms of growth, hiring, or new project opportunities? » 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.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

Chris Holman welcomes Bart Pickelman, MIOSHA Director, Lansing, MI. MIOSHA is celebrating 50 years—what are some of the biggest milestones the organization has achieved since 1975? How has MIOSHA’s approach to workplace safety evolved over the decades to meet new challenges? Can you share some examples of how MIOSHA’s consultative services or training programs have made a difference for businesses? What role do partnerships like the MVPP and MSHARP play in creating a strong safety culture across Michigan? Looking ahead, how does MIOSHA plan to continue innovating and protecting Michigan’s workers over the next 50 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.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/ MIOSHA Marks 50 Years of Protecting Workers LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA), part of the

Chris Holman welcomes Courtney Lorenz, Founder, Cultured Kombucha Co., Traverse City, MI. Welcome Courtney can you briefly share the Cultured Kombucha Co. story, founded in 2015, and MBN's been doing stories on your company since at least 2021? Congratulations on being named one of Michigan’s 50 Companies to Watch! What does this recognition mean to you and your team at Cultured Kombucha Co.? Starting at a farmers market with just a 5-gallon bucket—can you share more on how that early experience shaped your company’s values and mission? How does your personal health journey continue to influence the way you lead and grow the brand today? In a crowded beverage market, how does Cultured Kombucha Co. maintain a competitive edge while staying true to its wellness-driven roots? What’s next for Cultured Kombucha Co. as you build on this momentum—any new products, expansions, or community initiatives on the horizon? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtub

For their monthly discussion, Chris Holman welcomes Nicole Noll-Williams back to the MBN studio at the Capital Region International Airport. Nicole Noll-Williams, is president and CEO of the Capital Region Airport Authority, Lansing, MI. Chris had several things to catch up on with Nicole for May 2025: Apple Vacations returns to Lansing for 2026 with a new destination: nonstop flights to Cancun, Punta Cana and Los Cabos? Real ID just went into effect, any problems, or smooth adoption? What's the latest for Breeze Airways? Where do renovation plans stand mid-Spring 2025? {Here's a recent releaser about some of this news}: Apple Vacations returns to Lansing for 2026 with a new destination: nonstop flights to Cancun, Punta Cana and Los Cabos LANSING, Mich.— Apple Vacations announced they are returning their international Exclusive Nonstop Vacations Flights (ENVFs) service to the Capital Region International Airport (LAN) for the 2026 season. ALG Vacations (ALGV) brands Apple Vacations, Funjet Vacations,

Originally uploaded December 17th, re-loaded May 17th. Chris Holman welcomes Ed Siaje, NEW president, Bank of America Detroit. Chris had several questions for Ed in this conversation: 1. How has your 26-year career in financial services, particularly your leadership in consumer banking and private banking, prepared you for this role? 2. What are your immediate priorities as the new president of Bank of America Detroit? 3. How do you ensure that Bank of America’s services meet the unique needs of diverse communities in Metro Detroit? 4. What role does technology and innovation play in providing personalized and accessible services to new and existing clients? 5. Bank of America awarded $4 million in grants to Metro Detroit nonprofits in 2024. What does this level of investment say about the bank’s commitment to the region? 6. How will these relationships and partnerships with local organizations support the bank’s strategy for advancing economic mobility? 7. As a Southeast Michigan native, how does your person

Originally Uploaded March 14th, reloaded June 28th For Media Business Episode 84: Tony Conley has a three-part conversation with Kyle Shumaker President at The Shumaker Technology Group, Lansing, Michigan. Founder/owner of an Information Technology consulting firm that helps organizations to make better use of technology through Website, Web App, and Mobile App Development as well as Document Management Solutions. Tony had several Interview questions for Kyle: Where did you grow up? What was that like? Tell us about college? How and why did you start the Shumaker Group? What do you do at the Shumaker Group? Who are some of you bigger customers? What was the most challenging job you've had? What is the most important thing you've learned running a small business? When it comes to your business what do you know now that you wish you would have known when you first started your business? What advice would you give to someone who wants to start a small business? What can local, state and the federal

Faces of Manufacturing is a newer 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 team members of Granger Waste Services. Segment 2 – Company Overview Guest: Paul Anderson, Chief Operating Officer Granger’s History and Mission · Can you start by giving us a brief overview of Granger’s history - how did the company get its start? · What makes Granger’s story unique in the waste services industry? · Granger is a family business at its core. How has that shaped the way the company operates and serves the community? What are Granger’s core values? Core Values: Safety First · Let’s talk about Granger’s core values; why is safety listed first?

Lorri Rishar Jandron, MBA, Owner & CEO, EDGE Partnerships, Lansing, Marquette, Chicago, along with Becky Burtka, VP of member engagement, Michigan Chamber, Lansing, MI. Co-Hosts of the new MBN show "BOLD LeadHERS" now into Episode 2. In this episode of Bold LeadHERS, Lorri headed to Mackinaw City and then over to the island for the 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference. Lorri was able to interview State Representative Angela Witwer and Government Affairs Lead Manager at Lake Trust Credit Union Becky O’Connell. Co-host Becky Burtka was unable to attend the conference so in the beginning, Becky and Lorri sit down to discuss what Lorri hoped to achieve at the conference. Segments 2-5 are the pair of interviews from up on the island. Then to close the episode they meet up once again post conference to discuss Lorri’s conversations with the guests. The main topic of this episode is the journey these women have been on in not only their career but their personal lives as well. Becky O’Connell was the first guest. Sh

Vic Verchereau welcomes Aric Nesbitt, who is the Michigan State Senate Republican Leader. Sen. Aric Nesbitt grew up as the middle child on a six-generation family farm in West Michigan. He went on to earn an economics degree from Hillsdale College, later earning a master’s in international business. He received the “Distinguished Alumnus” award from Hillsdale for his work as a conservative reformer. In 2010, Nesbitt was elected to represent Van Buren County and part of Allegan County in the Michigan House of Representatives. He served three terms in the State House, achieving results for hardworking taxpayers by balancing budgets and reducing debt, lowering the tax burden, eliminating thousands of regulations, and defending our West Michigan values. Nesbitt currently serves as Senate Republican Leader and is a candidate for Michigan Governor. Listen in as the Leadership Lowdown host, Vic Verchereau gets the Minority Leader's take on getting things done in tough political times and coming together through c

Vic Verchereau welcomes Myron Frierson, who is the Executive Committee Chair of the Uplift Our Youth Foundation. Myron Frierson, Executive Committee Chair of the Uplift Our Youth Foundation, is a retired state executive. Over his 43 years in state service, he engaged with numerous professional organizations, serving in various leadership roles. He has been on the Uplift Our Youth Foundation board for over twenty years, serving as Treasurer, Vice-Chairman. As Chairman, he is committed to increasing the Foundation’s impact. Myron shares his thoughts on the role of the foundation and making a difference in the lives of young people. Join Host Vic Verchereau in this latest edition of the Leadership Lowdown. » 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/

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Steven E. Bangs, Attorney, Krause, Bangs & Associates, P.C. , East Lansing, MI. Question 1: For listeners unfamiliar with it, can you explain what the Employee Retention Tax Credit is and why it was so important for small businesses during the COVID-19 Pandemic? Question 2: Why is this an important issue right now? Question 3: How would retroactively shortening the ERTC filing deadline affect the pending claims of legitimate small business owners in Michigan? Question 4: Why is the proposed expansion of the IRS audit window for ERTC recipients concerning to you and your clients? Question 5: What actions is your firm taking to raise awareness and influence legislators—and how can businesses or listeners get involved or show support? » 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/mibizne

"Getting A Grip" is among the newer shows for Michigan Business Network, hosted by long-time MBN contributor Michael Maddox. In this weekly program Mike will focus on helping entrepreneurs end the chaos. Through the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) we highlight ways that business owners can clarify their vision, gain traction, and increase team health. Entrepreneur and Professional EOS Implementor, Mike Maddox, highlights the foundational tools of EOS, shares real world examples, interviews fascinating guests, and will challenge your way of thinking. If you are ready to end the frustration and share a few laughs along the way, listen to Getting A Grip each week. For Episode 13: Guest Bio Ken Bogard Expert EOS Implementer www.eosworldwide.com/ken-bogard knowhonesty.com/ Ken Bogard is an Expert EOS Implementer™, Founder of Know Honesty, and Co-Founder of the Visionary Forum. His straight forward approach has delivered significant financial gains, improved leadership collaboration, structured strategic