Michigan Business Network

Initially posted on November 18, 2022.

Tony Conley welcomes Matthew Miller, a Senior Reporter at MLive.

Matthew has held several positions with publications since the late 1990s, including Lansing State Journal, before joining MLive in 2022.

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Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Chris Miller, Franchise Owner BrightStar Care HomeCare, East Lansing, MI.

Their discussion revolves around BrightStar Care Franchisee of the Year. Chris Miller had to overcome Auto-No-Fault Law change, pandemic & Difficult economic conditions.

I understand you first worked for your family business in manufacturing and decided to make a change by getting into the home care business? Why did you make this decision?

You started your business in East Lansing in October 2015 and today you operate four offices in Michigan. Tell us about that?

You were named BrightStar franchisee of the year? Why were you recognized with this national honor?

Like most businesses, the past three years have been difficult economically and your industry faced a new state law change. Tell us about your challenges.

How have you been able to deal with the tight labor market?

How has your business been able to expand during such difficult times?

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Vic Verchereau welcomes John Schut, who is the executive director of the Michigan Association of Fairs and Expos.

John Schut was recently named Executive Director of the Michigan Association of Fairs and Expos. After serving as a distinguished agricultural educator for over 25 years; most recently the Caledonia Community School system where he co-taught in an interdisciplinary 250+ student agriscience program in leadership, food science, veterinary science, equine science and horticulture; served as advisor to a 90-member FFA chapter; revitalized the program advisory committee and alumni/booster group. His most recent work was in teaching the district’s at-risk program.

Great lessons learned from students and his travels, John outlines the duties in his new role. Listen in as John shares his thoughts and opportunities in the new role with Vic Vercereau on this edition of the Leadership Lowdown.

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Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Kristin M. Dziczek back to the Michigan Business Beat. She's the Automotive Policy Advisor at the Chicago Fed’s Detroit office.

Their discussion focused on the 29th ANNUAL AUTOMOTIVE INSIGHTS SYMPOSIUM a three day event in Detroit from Jan. 10-12 2023.

Making the Shift: Electric Vehicles and Their Impact on Sticker Prices and Automotive Jobs

It’s fitting the event will take place in the Motor City—how important is the EV transition to cities like Detroit, Lansing, and Flint, and other parts of the Midwest?

You will be including the perspectives of various sectors at the Automotive Insights Symposium, including manufacturers, policymakers, labor leaders, and economists. Why is it important to look at the EV transition from all angles?

The event will explore the impact of electric vehicles on sticker price, jobs, and the industry as a whole. Can you tell us a little more about some of the ways we can expect the industry to change in the years to come?

Why is it important for the Chicago Fed’s and members of its Detroit Branch to study the EV transition?

What led the Federal Reserve Detroit Branch to host such a symposium 3 decades ago?

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Julie Thomasma, CEO of Child and Family Charities,

Their discussion covers Child and Family Charities receiving $500,000 for new services building.

LANSING, MI – MSU Federal Credit Union will help make a difference for families and children through a $500,000 donation to Child and Family Charities’ (CFC) Be the Light capital campaign. The donation, made through the credit union’s Desk Drawer Fund, is allocated over the next five years to boost behavioral health, child abuse prevention and children welfare services.

"The Desk Drawer Fund was created to support our community and its endeavors in meaningful ways, '' says Susi Elkins, MSUFCU Chief Community Impact Officer and Desk Drawer Fund President. “We are honored to help support the work that Child and Family Charities is doing every day to meet the needs of families in our region."

Child and Family Charities has provided hope and vital services to strengthen and support children, teens and families throughout mid-Michigan for over 110 years. The recent donation allows CFC to serve an additional 1,500 individuals per year as they continue to grow and expand their services.

"Right now, we reach 8,000 individuals in mid-Michigan and 15,000 statewide," said Julie Thomasma, Child and Family Charities CEO. "This new space allows us to do so much more and reach more youth who need us. This donation speaks volumes to MSUFCU's true commitment to their values and investing in children and families in this region."

Child and Family Charities serves 15,000 youth, children and families through 30 programs and six divisions and continues to evolve and grow with the changing needs of the community. The Be the Light campaign helps raise funds to create a comprehensive, centralized located campus of services to provide a glimmer of hope for child, youth and families facing challenges and hardships.

For more information and to support the Be the Light campaign, visit childandfamily.org/be-the-light/.

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Founded in 1911, Child and Family Charities offers a full spectrum of support to over 15,000 children, youth and families each year in the mid-Michigan area. The primary mission of the private, nonprofit organization is to strengthen and support children, families, and individuals as they evolve and grow in a changing community. For more information about Child and Family Charities, visit www.childandfamily.org or call 517.882.4000.

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Nancy Lindman, Director of Public Policy and Research, Michigan Association of United Ways based in Lansing serving Statewide

Their topic of discussion was ALICE in Focus Report Reveals Veterans' Struggle Financially

What is the Michigan Association of United Ways and how does it support families in Michigan?

MAUW recently released an ALICE report that focuses on veterans. Can you talk about some of the data found in the report?

What do these numbers look like in comparison to past years? Are things getter better or worse for veterans?

What does “ALICE” mean when talking about the Michigan Association of United Ways?

Where can veterans in Michigan go to get support?

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Cindy E. Hales, Ed.D., Vice President of Community Investment, Capital Region Community Foundation.

Their discussion covers the details surrounding a grant application period that is currently underway.

LANSING, MICH. — The Community Foundation has announced the opening of their 2023 grant cycle. Applications are now open for Capacity Building, Mini, and Youth Grants. New this year, Impact Grants will open for application in mid-March.

“We’re excited for the opening of our 2023 grant cycle, which incorporates changes based on guidance from our Community Investment and Racial Equity Committees,” said Cindy Hales, Vice President of Community Investment. “Our goal with these changes is to be more inclusive and accessible to diverse organizations in the Capital Region. And with the recent adoption of an Inclusion Statement, we are encouraging our grantees to also embrace a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.”

Inclusion Statement

In our grantmaking, we work with partners whose programming, leadership, staffing, and volunteers reflect the diversity of the people they serve. Like the Community Foundation, our partners should authentically work to maximize access to services and achieve equitable practices for all people regardless of ethnicity, race, age, gender, identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, marital status, income status and or philosophy/religion.

Capacity Building Grants help an organization increase its sustainability and effectiveness by strengthening its internal systems. Capacity Building strengthens an organization so it can grow its impact and accomplish its mission. The Foundation does this by partnering with our Capacity Building grantees and experts in organizational management. Capacity grant amounts vary.

Youth Grants are awarded by the Youth Advisory Council (YAC), a group of high school students from across the tri-county region. The YAC makes grants of up to $5,000 from the Youth Endowment Fund to support programs that help teens age 12-18 in Clinton, Eaton, or Ingham counties.

Mini Grants are perfect for smaller organizations that seek programming or project support, up to $5,000. These opportunities are presented for consideration to donors with funds at the Community Foundation and may be awarded at any time throughout the year.

To be eligible for a Community Foundation grant, requests must be for projects or programs that predominately benefit the residents of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties. Applicants must also have a 501c3 tax exempt status, or partner with one who can serve as a fiduciary.

If you would like to discuss these opportunities or explore the application process in more detail, please call a member of our Community Investment team at 517-272-2870.

Applications for Capacity Building, Youth, and Mini Grants close February 10, 2023.

Full grant guidelines and details can be found on our site at https://ourcommunity.org/nonprofit-support/grants-at-the-community-foundation.

The Community Foundation is passionate about creating vibrant, thriving communities throughout Michigan’s capital region. The Foundation serves donors to meet their unique charitable goals, supports area nonprofits with grants and coaching, and leads innovative projects that drive community growth. The Community Foundation (also known as the Capital Region Community Foundation) is a tax-exempt public charity whose mission is to lead philanthropic solutions that build vibrant communities in Ingham, Clinton and Eaton counties.

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 Niowave, who manufacture radioisotopes to cure cancer and save lives..

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Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Teri Sand, Business Services Manager of Capital Area Michigan Works!, Lansing, MI, but serving Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton Counties of Mid-Michigan.

Their topic this month is the Business Services Team.

How does the Business Services Team at CAMW! support employers?

What were some of the BST's biggest accomplishments in 2022?

If employers want to get connected to CAMW! services, where should they go?

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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 CAMW! the Capital Area Michigan Works. - Dedicated to excellence in workforce development.

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