Michigan Business Network

Originally posted January 10, 2023.

Tony Conley welcomes Mr. Patrick L. Anderson founded Anderson Economic Group in 1996 and currently serves as the company’s principal and chief executive officer.

Anderson Economic Group is one of the most recognized boutique consulting firms in the United States, and has been a consultant for states such as Michigan, Kentucky, North Carolina, Wisconsin and Ohio; the Province of Ontario; manufacturers that include General Motors, Ford, DaimlerChrysler, Honda; retailers such as Meijer and Kmart; telecommunications companies such as SBC and AT&T; utilities like ITC; the University of Michigan, University of Chicago, and other colleges and universities; and franchisees of Anheuser-Busch, Molson, Coors, Miller, Harley-Davidson, Mercedes-Benz, Suzuki, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Ford, Lincoln, and Avis products.

Mr. Anderson has written over 100 published works, including the Economics of Business Valuation from Stanford University Press. Five of his articles, “Pocketbook Issues and the Presidency,” “The Value of Private Businesses in the United States,” “Policy Uncertainty and Persistent Unemployment,” “Firm Strategy and Business Location Decisions: Comparing Modern and Traditional Methods,” and “Blue Smoke and Seers: Measuring Latent Demand for Cannabis Products in a Partially Criminalized Market” have earned awards for outstanding writing from the National Association of Business Economics.

Mr. Anderson has taken a leading role in several major public policy initiatives in his home state. He was the author of the 1992 Term Limit Amendment to the Michigan Constitution, and the 2006 initiated law that repealed the state’s 4-decade-old Single Business Tax. His firm’s work resulted in a wage increase for home help workers in 2006, the creation of a Michigan EITC in 2008, and the repeal of the item pricing law in 2011. Before founding Anderson Economic Group, Mr. Anderson was the deputy budget director for the State of Michigan under Governor John Engler, and chief of staff for the Michigan Department of State.

Mr. Anderson is a graduate of the University of Michigan, where he earned a Master of Public Policy degree and a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science. He is a member of the National Association for Business Economics and the National Association of Forensic Economists. The Michigan Chamber of Commerce awarded Mr. Anderson its 2006 Leadership Michigan Distinguished Alumni award for his civic and professional accomplishments. The University of Michigan, Ford School of Public Policy awarded him its Neil Staebler Award for civic participation in 2014.

This conversation discusses the state of the economy at the start of 2023.

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Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Mike Szukhent, Executive Director of MFEA, the Michigan Festivals & Events Association, Lewiston, MI.

Their conversation covers a 3-4 minute discussion on a 2022 review, then a 2-3 minute discussion on a 2023 preview

What were some highlights from 2022?

What projects were initiated or continued?

Any big events of note?

What is the mission for 2023?

Are any big projects or events of note you can share with us?

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Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Ara Topouzian, Executive Director of MVCA, the Michigan Venture Capital Association which recently closed their Novi, MI office in lieu of working virtual for 2023.

Their conversation covers a 3-4 minute discussion on a 2022 review, then a 2-3 minute discussion on a 2023 preview

What were some highlights from 2022?

What projects were initiated or continued?

Any big events of note?

What is the mission for 2023?

Are any big projects or events of note you can share with us?

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Vic Verchereau welcomes John Daniels, who is the president and co-owner of Chelsea Lumber Company.

The Chelsea Lumber Company has been a bedrock of this southeastern Michigan community for over a century. The company dates back to 1908 and has been owned in all or in part by the Daniels Family since the 1920's. Starting as the Chelsea Lumber, Grain & Coal Co. it was headquartered in a 3 story brick building at the corner of Main Street and the railroad tracks, which is now the site of Chelsea Milling Company, makers of the popular Jiffy Mix. President and Co-Owner, the late Bob Daniels, began working part time, shoveling coal, while a student at Chelsea High School in the 1940's. In those days, the company motto was "Where the Home Begins" and it remains the same to this day.

Vic Verchereau catches up with today's President, John Daniels who recounts the many challenges and triumphs as an independent lumber company and prepares to welcome the 4th generation to the family business. A great story of honesty and loyalty to the community, clients and employees. Join the fun in this edition of the Leadership Lowdown!

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Originally posted December 27, 2022.

Tony Conley welcomes Anita G. Fox, Director, of Michigan's Department of Insurance and Financial Services.

In January 2019, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer appointed Anita G. Fox to her Cabinet as the Director of the Department of Insurance and Financial Services.

DIFS is the State of Michigan department responsible for regulating Michigan's insurance and financial services industries, including insurance companies and agents, banks, credit unions, and consumer finance companies, including mortgage and auto lenders and deferred presentment companies. DIFS provides a focal point for consumer protection, enables efficient and effective regulation, and positions the insurance and financial services sectors of Michigan's economy for growth. The agency is staffed by more than 350 professionals dedicated to protecting Michigan consumers by ensuring that the industries it regulates are safe and sound, follow state and federal law, and are entitled to the public confidence.

Prior to her appointment, Ms. Fox practiced law in Washington DC and Michigan, managing complex litigation in federal and state courts and providing advice and counsel to individuals and businesses on a broad range of topics. She has lectured in the U.S. and abroad, in addition to teaching Insurance Law at Michigan State University College of Law. Ms. Fox was inducted into the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel and recognized by Lawyers' Weekly as a Women in the Law honoree. She has also served in a staff advisory role on several U.S. Presidential campaigns and was appointed by Governor Jennifer Granholm to serve as board member and legal counsel for several charitable foundations.

In this conversation with Anita, she discussed topics related to Health Insurance Town Hall Offered in December and January related to Michigan Consumers with Questions about Open Enrollment.

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Originally posted December 23, 2022.

Tony Conley welcomes Pat Gillespie, Founder, President, and chief visionary for Gillespie Group since its founding in 1994.

Pat has been recognized both locally and nationally as a respected leader and innovative entrepreneur. Pat’s passionate and committed to his team, to collaboration and engaging businesses, and to organizations within the communities by which he develops,

Pat was recognized as the 2016 Lansing Entrepreneur of the Year and also selected as a finalist in Ernst & Youngs Entrepreneur of the year of Michigan and Northwest Ohio in 2020. Passionate about the growth of not only the organization, but of the next generation of leadership,

Pat is frequently invited to speak at Michigan State University’s School of Planning, Design, and Construction; Land Policy Institute, and Building Construction Management.

This conversation discusses his career and projects and challenges of his industry.

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Faces of Manufacturing is a new show to Michigan Business Network. Cindy Kangas, Executive Director, CAMC, Capital Area Manufacturing Council, Lansing, Michigan, co-hosts with Joy Wagner, HR Manager of Granger Waste Services, also Lansing.

Cindy and Joy strive to share the corporate culture, personal stories, and unique personalities of those making a living in manufacturing today, in Michigan. With that in mind, this month they connected with some team members from Rehmann, to look at Information Technology, finances, human resources, internal controls, accounting, and operations - all key factors for effective manufacturing companies.

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Originally posted December 19, 2022.

Tony Conley welcomes back Patrick De Haan, who started with GasBuddy in 2009.

Patrick is welcomed back for another interview, Gas prices drop and then go right back up at the pump, The elections are over did they have any impact? Patrick shares more insight on,... WHY?

Patrick shares with Tony what perceptions are right, wrong, and where things are going.

Patrick has analyzed and tracked oil markets and fuel prices for nearly two decades. A graduate of DePaul University, Patrick has a degree in Business Economics and has concentrated on downstream oil markets, including crude oil, gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel since 2005, when Patrick and a professor at Grand Valley State University launched a blog in that shared oil market insights and predicted gas price movements.

With a solid foundation, Patrick went to work with GasBuddy, a fuel-price tracking service, providing expertise for millions of users. Since then, he has provided regular commentary to U.S. News and World Report and is often quoted during gas price gyrations and fuel disruptions by almost all U.S. and international media outlets.

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Originally posted 12/16/22

Tony Conley welcomes back James David Dickson Managing Editor of Michigan Capitol Confidential.

Their discussion covered the recent election, other voting across the nation, dealing with China, electric vehicles, and the green new deal.

James David Dickson is the managing editor of Michigan Capitol Confidential, a daily news site of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Dickson grew up in Inkster and now hails from Ferndale. After starting his career in 2007-2008 with a one-year fellowship at The American Spectator, Dickson then had stops at The Detroit News and two newspapers in Ann Arbor. He returned to the Detroit News in 2012, and stayed for a decade.

While attending the University of Michigan, Dickson was editor-in-chief of The Michigan Review, a columnist for the Michigan Daily, and an Angell Scholar. He can be reached at [email protected].

James David Dickson may be reached at [email protected].

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Originally posted November 21, 2022.

Tony Conley welcomes Jeff Gilbert, Auto Reporter for WWJ Newsradio 950/CBS News Radio. Audacy, Inc.

Auto Reporter--WWJ Newsradio 950/CBS News RadioAuto Reporter--WWJ Newsradio 950/CBS News Radio

Audacy, Inc. · Full-timeAudacy, Inc. · Full-time Jul 1990 - Present · 32 yrs 5 mos Jul 1990 - Present · 32 yrs 5 mos

I focus on the auto industry from all angles: New products, business, labor relations, technology, etc.

But, I'm also a broadcasting veteran, having covered all types of stories, run news departments, and even spun a record or two. I focus on the auto industry from all angles: New products, business, labor relations, technology, etc. But, I'm also a broadcasting veteran, having covered all types of stories, run news departments, and even spun a record or two.…see more

News DirectorNews Director

WWWW/WCXI Radio · Full-time WWWW/WCXI Radio · Full-time Mar 1986 - Jul 1990 · 4 yrs 5 mosMar 1986 - Jul 1990 · 4 yrs 5 mos Detroit, Michigan, United StatesDetroit, Michigan, United States

News Director at Detroit's AM-FM Country combo.News Director at Detroit's AM-FM Country combo.

News DirectorNews Director

KMJ Radio · Full-time KMJ Radio · Full-time Aug 1985 - Mar 1986 · 8 mos Aug 1985 - Mar 1986 · 8 mos Fresno, California, United StatesFresno, California, United States

Learned a lot about doing news/talk and handling a larger staff. I didn't work here long. Couldn't pass up a good opportunity in Detroit.

News DirectorNews Director

WEEP/WDSY Radio · Full-timeWEEP/WDSY Radio · Full-time Feb 1978 - Aug 1985 · 7 yrs 7 mos Feb 1978 - Aug 1985 · 7 yrs 7 mos Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United StatesPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

This was the job that "made me" professionally. Started as a part-time disc jockey, did production and music recording work, and finally into full-time news and for the last four years News Director. Great experience covering big-market stories at a smaller station. This was the job that "made me" professionally. Started as a part-time disc jockey, did production and music recording work, and finally into full-time news and for the last four years News Director. Great experience covering big-market stories at a smaller station.…see more

Radio News AnchorRadio News Anchor

KQV Radio · Part-timeKQV Radio · Part-timeSep 1983 - Oct 1984 · 1 yr 2 mosSep 1983 - Oct 1984 · 1 yr 2 mos Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United StatesPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Worked here part-time, using a different name, for about a year when I was News Director at WEEP.

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