Chris Holman welcomes back Bo Garcia - Dean of Community Education & Workforce Development at Lansing Community College · and Executive Director, Business & Community Institute (BCI) at Lansing Community College

Bo, thanks again for supporting our recent MBN Speakers Series event with the webinar release of the Michigan Future Business Index,

Why don't you start us out by reminding the Michigan business community about BCI?

What makes this program special from other business programs or business departments at other colleges?

Talent is a big issue for business how does BCI address this topic?

Has BCI been able to be agile and adaptive to meet the needs of the businesses and community?

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Chris Holman welcomes back Kimberly P. Hafley, Director of Marketing and Recruitment, Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC Attorneys, Lansing, but Foster Swift covers, six locations; Lansing, Detroit, Southfield, Grand Rapids, Holland, and St. Joseph.

Once again thank you for your support of the MBN Speakers Series, I hope you found the results of the Michigan Future Business Index beneficial.

We've hit the mid-point of 2023 what have been some of the highlights so far this year for Foster Swift?

You've had several personnel announcements recently including some new hires, anyone you'd care to mention?

Foster Swift has a Second Wednesday Series, can you tell us about that?

I know we have another interview coming up to dive deep into the details but can you briefly tell us about an upcoming event with updates in employment law?

Chris Holman welcomes Jose Flores, CEO, of Ancor Automotive, Troy, MI.

Jose, you've had an interesting career path, could you briefly tell us about that?

- Tell us about Ancor Automotive and the work you are doing today in the automotive industry?

In May, Ancor Automotive held its grand opening for the Innovation Hub. Tell us about the inspiration behind the innovation hub and some of the work you are doing there?

Tell us about the Monroney Editor, its importance, and its benefits?

Ancor is known for its "Culture" environment. Can you tell us more about this and why it's important?

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Chris Holman welcomes back Jason, first, thank you for your recent support for the 2023 Spring Business Sports Luncheon that featured MSU Hockey Coach Adam Nightingale.

Jason, let's remind the Michigan business community about the footprint and scope of services by Shaheen Chevrolet, Shaheen Cadillac?

Your parts suppliers are running all over Michigan and even into other states, I understand?

Where do the chip issues and supply chain stand now that we are approaching mid-2023?

What have been the popular models in the offering for 2022, and 2023?

What's next for Shaheen Chevrolet, Shaheen Cadillac?

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Chris Holman welcomes back Kelli Ellsworth Etchison, Chief Marketing Officer, and Chief Diversity Officer, LAFCU, Lansing, MI.

Kelli, thank you for joining us last Thursday and supporting the MBN event series and Michigan Future Business Index release.

LAFCU has a ton of news! Perhaps the newest is word that Leslie Rorie has been named officially as CFO, tell us more about that?

LAFCU's Laff-e and Friends kicked off this past Sunday at the Lansing Lugnuts game, how did that go?

LAFCU had a $2K tax refund contest winner?

LAFCU again shared Financial Literacy with Seniors at Lansing Christian School?

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Chris Holman welcomes Rachel Stewart, President Gardner-White / GW Design Studio, Auburn Hills, MI.

Rachel we recently met during a Detroit area (Birmingham) gathering, when the U.S. Energy Secretary (former Michigan governor) Jennifer Granholm visited. Can you share with the Michigan business community your career trajectory up to now?

Tell us a bit more about Gardner-White/ GW Design Studio?

What brought you to the Energy focused gathering in the Detroit metro?

What challenges is your company facing?

What else should we know at this time? Are you building upon current projects or venturing in new directions?

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Chris Holman welcomes Seth Ciabotti, CEO, MSU Health Care, East Lansing, MI the academic health system of Michigan State University. A catalyst for change.

The MSU Health Care at McLaren Greater Lansing Outpatient Imaging Center recently opened its doors. How does MSU Health Care’s partnership with McLaren Greater Lansing benefit mid-Michigan?

· How do you plan to navigate the current healthcare landscape, including changes in healthcare policies, technological advancements, and patient expectations?

· How do you plan to ensure equitable access to services for all patients?

· As the CEO of MSU Health Care, what strategies would you implement to enhance collaboration and foster strong relationships with other healthcare providers, community organizations, and stakeholders to improve patient outcomes and overall healthcare delivery?

· MSU Health Care is committed to education, research, and innovation. How do you plan to leverage these aspects to drive continuous improvement, attract top talent, and position the organization as a leader in healthcare excellence?

Up to Speed:

· MSU Health Care’s partnerships and collaborations with private and public companies in pathology, radiology, primary care, cardiovascular, neurosciences, ambulatory surgery, telehealth, cancer, and infusion has allowed Seth to advance MSU Health Care’s mission of improving the health of the communities we serve.

· Seth spearheaded the introduction of direct-to-employer primary care, remote patient monitoring, and remote physical therapy which has enhanced access and convenience for patients.

· Seth was one of three MSU leaders to negotiate and secure our 30-year agreement with Henry Ford Health.

· MSU Health Care’s partnerships with Henry Ford Health, Sparrow Health System, and McLaren Greater Lansing have enabled MSU Health Care to offer a wider range of high-quality health care services, including comprehensive commercial insurance offerings and specialized services in neurosciences, imaging, and cancer treatment.

· MSU Health Care has shifted to data-driven decision-making and automation to optimize our Electronic Medical Records and implement a robust health information technology infrastructure. This has enhanced operational efficiency and improved patient care outcomes.

· MSU Health Care’s plans to expand employer-based primary care clinics, laboratory services, and ambulatory surgical centers will allow MSU Health Care to increase access, lower costs, and improve health outcomes throughout Michigan.

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Chris Holman welcomes Allen Seelenbinder Senior Vice President and Divisional Sales Executive at Bank of America.

What are the key findings of Bank of America’s latest Homebuyer Insights Report?

What demographic/age groups are more active right now in the homebuying market, and what groups are still more hesitant?

What are the main challenges faced by hopeful homebuyers in Michigan?

What programs are available to help homebuyers overcome obstacles such as down payments and closing costs?

How do the findings relate to the data on housing that you are seeing in Michigan right now?

Looking ahead, what is the outlook for the homebuying market in Michigan going forward for the next year or two?

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Chris Holman welcomes back Tony Stamas, President, and CEO, of Midland Business Alliance, Midland, MI.

We missed you this year at the Mackinac Policy Conference, up on the Island, what have been some highlights for Midland Business Alliance this year?

What else is on your agenda for the remainder of 2023?

Remind the Michigan business community about your footprint and scope of services?

How is Midland doing on the talent and inflation front, or are there other big challenges emerging?

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Chris Holman welcomes Alan Amici, President and CEO of the Center for Automotive Research (CAR), Ann Arbor, MI.

Welcome, Alan, tell us about your career path up to this point?

Remind the Michigan business community about the goals and scope of service provided by the Center for Automotive Research.

What have some of your focuses been since taking on this role?

You're following in the footsteps of individuals such as Dr. David Cole and Carla Bailo, have you had occasion to lean on their legacy knowledge during your time with CAR?

In recent days there was a CAR release: CAR Study Finds the FTC Proposed Rulemaking on Auto Retail Would Have Unintended Consequences for Consumers, can you share some details about that?

Outside of your focus, what have been the big topics impacting or being discovered through automotive research during 2023?

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