Lead to Succeed

Lead to Succeed: Conversations with U.P. Business Leaders is an interview series focused on leadership in the Upper Peninsula. Dr. Rodney Hanley, President of Lake Superior State University, shares his insights on the university’s impact on the community, the high quality of life that the Upper Peninsula offers, and how Lake Superior State University adapted throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

For more information on Lake Superior State University, visit lssu.edu.

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Lead to Succeed: Conversations with U.P. Business Leaders is an interview series focused on leadership in the Upper Peninsula. Dr. Richard Koubek, President of Michigan Technological University, shares his insights on the complementary relationship between all of the higher education institutions in the U.P., the university’s relationship with the local community, and how higher education institutions play a large role in economic development across the region.

For more information on Michigan Tech, visit mtu.edu.

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Lead to Succeed: Conversations with U.P. Business Leaders is an interview series focused on leadership in the Upper Peninsula. Kristen Mariuzza, Vice President of Environmental and Social Performance at Lundin Mining Corporation, talks to Steve about the challenges of the pandemic, connecting to the community, responsible mining, and building opportunity in the U.P.

For more information on Lundin Mining Corporation, visit lundinmining.com

Learn more about InvestUP at https://www.investupmi.com. Connect with us on social media at https://www.linkedin.com/company/invest-up-mi/. 

Lead to Succeed: Conversations with U.P. Business Leaders is an interview series focused on leadership in the Upper Peninsula. 

Jan Allman, Senior VP of Public Affairs and Community Relations at Fincantieri Marine Group, talks to Steve Arwood about workforce development, housing, and how U.P. communities can come together to maximize their power.

For more information on Fincantieri Marine Group, visit https://fincantierimarinegroup.com/.

Learn more about InvestUP at https://www.investupmi.com. Connect with us on social media at https://www.linkedin.com/company/invest-up-mi/. 

Lead to Succeed: Conversations with U.P. Business Leaders is an interview series focused on leadership in the Upper Peninsula. 

Chuck Nelson, CEO of Dickinson County Healthcare System in Iron Mountain, shares insights on how DCH has continued to lead the community through the pandemic, opportunities for growth and talent attraction in the U.P., and how the U.P. benefits when business leaders work together.

For more information on Dickinson County Healthcare System, visit dchs.org.

Learn more about InvestUP at https://www.investupmi.com. Connect with us on social media at https://www.linkedin.com/company/invest-up-mi/. 

Lead to Succeed: Conversations with U.P. Business Leaders is an interview series focused on leadership in the Upper Peninsula. 

Jessica Frost, General Manager, Heavy Equipment Group at Trident Maritime Systems, shares how the company has continued to adapt throughout the pandemic despite supply chain shortages and what attracts talent to the Upper Peninsula.

This series is presented by InvestUP, the leading economic organization for the Upper Peninsula.

Learn more about InvestUP at https://www.investupmi.com. Connect with us on social media at https://www.linkedin.com/company/invest-up-mi/. 

Lead to Succeed: Conversations with U.P. Business Leaders is an interview series focused on leadership in the Upper Peninsula.
 
Todd Brassard, VP/COO of Calumet Electronics, shares how a company located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has become a leader in the American electronics industry.

For more information on Calumet Electronics, visit calumetelectronics.com.

This series is presented by InvestUP, the leading economic organization for the Upper Peninsula.

Learn more about InvestUP at https://www.investupmi.com. Connect with us on social media at https://www.linkedin.com/company/invest-up-mi/. 

Lead to Succeed: Conversations with U.P. Business Leaders is an interview series focused on leadership in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. 

Gina Thorsen, CEO of Jacquart Fabric Products and Stormy Kromer, offers a unique perspective of leading a business in the region as she transitioned into a role that came with the responsibility of upholding an iconic U.P. brand.

For more information on Stormy Kromer, visit stormykromer.com.

Learn more about InvestUP at https://www.investupmi.com. Connect with us on social media at https://www.linkedin.com/company/invest-up-mi/. 

Lead to Succeed: Conversations with U.P. Business Leaders is an interview series focused on leadership in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Hosted by Steve Arwood, InvestUP Strategic Advisor and former MEDC Director, the first episode welcomes Steve Hicks, President and CEO of JM Longyear.

For more information on JM Longyear, visit jmlongyear.com

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Thank you for listening and welcome to episode number 12... our last episode of season one! We hope you have enjoyed it and we are excited to launch the next season in the coming months.

Lead to Succeed is a monthly interview series focused on Leadership in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Hosted by Steve Arwood, former director of the MEDC, this episode welcomes Roxanne Daust, President and CEO of Range Bank.

Range Financial Corp. is the holding company that owns Range Bank which has more than $1.04 billion in assets under management and serves its customers through branch offices in Marquette, Dickinson, Houghton and Brown Counties. Range Bank is a full-service community bank and leader in providing financial solutions to consumers, small businesses, and commercial clients. Helping individuals and families throughout the area, the Bank has grown into one of the region’s most stable and well-known financial institutions. Learn more at www.Rangebank.com.

This series is presented by InvestUP, the leading economic organization for the Upper Peninsula. For more information, visit www.InvestUPmi.com.