Connect with KB

Connect with KB

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Connect with KB episodes

  • Ep. 98: Physicians Health Plan
    Physicians Health Plan (PHP) began in 1980, when Sparrow Health System and a group of visionary physicians began developing mid-Michigan's first broad-based health maintenance organization. Today PHP remains a subsidiary of Sparrow, and it has more than 3,100 practitioners and 31 hospitals participating in its provider network.

    In this episode, KB connects with Scott Norman, Vice President of Business Development for PHP.
    16 min
  • Ep. 97: Ingham Intermediate School District
    Ingham ISD serves as a shared community resource for the 12 school districts in Ingham County. They provide
    support systems and services for students that promote success, save dollars for districts and create efficiencies across multiple platforms.

    In this episode, KB connects with Jason Mellema, Superintendent of the Ingham Intermediate School District.
    16 min
  • Ep. 96: Economic Forecast 2020
    The Michigan economy turned a bit frosty in late 2019 as the United Auto Workers strike against General Motors, the trade war, and job cuts at Ford and GM all contributed to the slowest annual growth since the Great Recession.

    The economic question for 2020 ... will slow growth continue?

    In this epiosode, KB connects with Bob Thomas, COO at the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
    16 min
  • Ep. 95: Granger Construction
    Since 1959, Granger Construction Company has been working alongside customers to turn visions into solutions across several industries and market segments and they are serving as a catalyst to some of Lansing’s most prominent projects.

    In this episode, KB connects with Glenn Granger, President and CEO of Granger Construction Company.
    16 min
  • Ep. 94: Public Sector Consultants
    Public Sector Consultants handles just about every major public policy issue in the Mid-Michigan region, from education, energy and environment, health and economic development they have been engaging stakeholders and influencing policymaking for over 30 years.

    In this episode, KB connects with Julie Metty Bennett and Rachel Kuntzsch of Public Sector Consultants
    16 min
  • Ep. 93: From Aerospace to Manufacturing, How Talent Drives the Economy
    Founded in Detroit over 70 years ago, Kelly Services is now a globally recognized company specializing in connecting talent with job opportunities. Today Kelly provides services to business large and small, is located in over 30 countries, and serves 90 of the
    Fortune 100 companies. And, it all started here in Michigan.

    In this episode, KB connects with Mark Trudnak, Vice President of Engagement at Kelly Services.
    16 min
  • Ep. 92: The X-Golf Lansing Experience
    Michigan is known as the golf mecca of the Midwest and it has become a year-round sport with the establishment of indoor golf facilities.

    In this episode, KB connects with Nick and Kelly Swanson, owners of X-Golf Lansing
    16 min
  • Ep. 91: Technical Trades at Lansing Community College
    The need for professional trade talent in Michigan has never been greater. Highly skilled individuals are in exceptional demand for careers in advanced manufacturing, construction, information technology, automotive and more.

    In this episode, KB connects with Jim Lynch, Director of Lansing Community College Trades Technology Services.
    16 min
  • Ep. 90: Deb Muchmore - Communications Strategist (part 2)
    Knowing the Lansing political landscape and its players can come in really handy when you decide to launch your own consulting firm.

    In this episode, KB connects with Deb Muchmore of Deborah Muchmore Consulting, who became an entrepreneur in the prime of her career and is knocking it out of the park!
    16 min
  • Ep. 89: Deb Muchmore - Communications Strategist (part 1)
    Knowing the Lansing political landscape and its players can come in really handy when you decide to launch your own consulting firm.

    In this episode, KB connects with Deb Muchmore of Deborah Muchmore Consulting, who became an entrepreneur in the prime of her career and is knocking it out of the park!
    16 min

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Kristin Beltzer has spent a lifetime connecting people and is bringing that talent and expertise to life in her weekly podcast, “Connect with KB.” Passionate about business, education, leadership and…