Michigan Business Network

Originally uploaded July 8th, re-edited February 7th. A Mackinac Policy Conference interview that ended up postponed until late June. Chris Holman welcomes Venessa Keesler, Ph.D., President & CEO, Launch Michigan. In their conversation Chris wanted to find several things out from Vanessa: What is Launch Michigan? I understand Business Leaders for Michigan's CEO Jeff Donofrio is your board chair, speak briefly to the board's role? What is the state of K-12 education in Michigan? How are we doing? What can we do to improve? Why should the business community care about improving our K-12 education system? What can listeners do to stay informed or get involved? » 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/ Detroit Regional Chamber, Business Leaders for Michigan, and Small Business Association of