November 21, 2022 ~ Tom & Vicki Celani, Founders of the Celani Family Foundation talk to Paul about their work in the community and they thank everyone for helping them with "Hunger Free in the D."
November 21, 2022 ~ Matt Simoncini, Former Lear CEO talks to Paul about his support of the Celani Family Foundation and he says there are so many generous people in the Detroit area.
November 21, 2022 ~ Tom Mittelbrun, National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) & Jim Peltier, Assistant Business Manager of the Electrical Workers IBEW Local 58 talk to Paul about their support for "Hunger Free in the D."
November 21, 2022 ~ Jeffrey Sheehan, Founder of Johnstone Supply is a major sponsor of "Hunger Free in the D" and he tells Paul it feels good to give to help others in need.
November 21, 2022 ~ Gerry Brisson, President & CEO of the Gleaners Community Food Bank & Dario Bergamo talk to Paul about "Hunger Free the D" and Gerry says he is thankful for Tom Celani and Dario Bergamo's work on this effort.
November 21, 2022 ~ Tom Celani, Founder of The Celani Family Foundation tells Paul he started the family foundation because he wanted to teach his children about giving.
November 18, 2022 ~ Nancy Tellem, Co-Founder of BasBlue explains to Paul why she started the Detroit based group and she says BasBlue provides event space for women around Metro Detroit to gather and share ideas. She also thanks WJR for the 2022 Women Who Lead honor.
November 18, 2022 ~ Melinda Coffin, Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort Properties CEO tells Paul she is honored to be first female CEO of the organization and she is also honored to receive the WJR Women Who Lead award.
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About Focus with Paul W. Smith
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National Radio Hall of Fame Inductee Paul W. Smith takes middays live and local for a show that goes in-depth with the newsmakers who are shaping the future of Southeast Michigan. Tune in as Paul…
connects with politicians, business and community leaders, entrepreneurs, and entertainers for longform conversations about why the efforts behind the headlines really matter. Accessible, informative, balanced, and bold, with diverse voices and thought-provoking questions that bring it all into Focus.