Michigan Business Network

Tony Conley wraps up his 21st episode welcoming Nicole Noll-Williams, the President and CEO of the Capital Region Airport Authority, operating the Capital Region International Airport and Mason Jewett Field.

Previously, she spent almost three years as the Mid-Michigan Regional Director for U.S. Senator Gary C. Peters, and over 25 years in the aviation industry with experience in air service development, airline management and contract management. She was the Director of Marketing and Passenger Development for the Capital Region Airport Authority, responsible for development, marketing, advertising and public relations efforts for the Capital Region International Airport and Mason Jewett Field Airport. Her efforts were key in the development of direct service to Washington D.C. and to international markets including Cancun and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic and Montego Bay, Jamaica.

Prior to joining the Airport Authority and working for the U.S. Senate, Nicole was the Director of Sales for Spartan Travel, a Michigan travel management company. She assisted organizations in the development of travel policies and negotiated air, car, and hotel contracts for state-wide organizations including the state of Michigan, Michigan State University, and Michigan insurance and manufacturing companies. She began her career in aviation with United Airlines/United Express as a Station Manager, managing daily operations at the airport, and was the Regional Sales Manager, overseeing sales throughout Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota.

Nicole serves as a Commissioner of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission of Mid-Michigan, Vice Chair on the Habitat for Humanity Capital Region Board, Board Member for Lansing Economic Area Partner, as a member of the MSU Global Business Advisory Council, and a Certified Member of Airports Council International. Nicole has also received the distinguished ATHENA Award, given to a woman who has achieved excellence in her profession, has served the community in a meaningful way and has assisted and mentored women in the attainment of professional goals and leadership skills.

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Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Teri Sand, Business Services Manager for Capital Area Michigan Works! back to the Michigan Business Beat.

Their topic of discussion this time around: Going PRO Talent Fund

The questions Jeffrey looks to find out about:

What is the Going PRO Talent Fund?

What role does CAMW! play with the Going PRO Talent Fund?

What does the Going PRO Talent Fund process look like?

If employers are interested in learning more about the Going PRO Talent Fund, what should they do?

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Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Mollie Waller, Executive Director, Youth Solutions, Benton Harbor, MI.

Mollie's topics for discussion; Career Development Conference (CDC).

In the interview, Jeffrey looked to find out about the Career Development Conference, what is it about?

How many students participated in the event?

What was unique about the conference this year?

Tell us about some of the competitions and events youth participated in.

What impact do the conference’s events have on youth?

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Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Ryan Fewins-Bliss executive director MCAN - Michigan College Access Network, of Lansing but serving statewide.

Welcome back, let's remind the Michigan business community what MCAN is.

(MCAN) hosted College Access Advocacy Day 2022 (April 26) at the Phoenix Building (222 N. Washington Square, Lansing).

This year’s theme was "Addressing Michigan's Talent Crisis." Participants heard from Finn McLaren, a student impacted by the pandemic, be able to meet with legislators and policymakers, and rally around postsecondary access and attainment.

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Vic Verchereau welcomes Marcy Uyl, a Basketball Coach, Personal Trainer and a Sales Associate!

By hosting the leadership Lowdown, we get the privilege of meeting and engaging some wonderful people! It can be rare to find humble leaders that share their journey and do it in a way that shows all of us what servant leadership looks like! What a privilege it was to spend time with Marcy! Wow, there is so much here and all wrapped in a heart of gold to serve others and help others achieve their dreams!

Listen in to Marcy's journey and take note of what it is like to change people's lives along the way right here and now on this edition of the Leadership Lowdown!

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Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Heidi Gras, LMSW, Formerly Strategic Director of Health Plan Operations, Now Executive Director, of LifeCircles PACE, Muskegon, Michigan.

Their topic of discussion is Heidi's Appointment to Executive Director

Q: Heidi, congratulations on the appointment from the Board to Executive Director of LifeCircles PACE! Can you tell me a bit about your journey to this position?

Q: You have been with the organization for 12 years and were called upon for the interim role and now the full-time opportunity, what do you hope to accomplish in this official role?

Q: What is the mission of LifeCircles PACE?

Q: LifeCirlces PACE cares for aging and elderly adults, what makes in-home care so important for senior citizens?

Q: Are there any misconceptions about in-home care for aging adults that you would like to educate our listeners on?

Q: What are you most looking forward to accomplishing while at the helm of LifeCircles PACE?

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Peter Klein, Secretary-Treasurer of Michigan Film Industry Association. Lansing, but serving the state of Michigan.

Welcome Peter, could you start off by familiarizing the Michigan business community with what the Michigan Film Industry Association is?

We understand that the Industry turned out recently for MiFIA town hall 300+ gather for networking, and support of incentive legislation, what is that legislation and why is it crucial for your industry?

Some energy and momentum for MiFIA can you share anything about the newly elected officers and appointed board members who are passionate about bringing good-paying jobs and keeping talent in Michigan?

As we wrap up, is there anything else to share about MiFIA, or the incentive legislation?

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Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Julie Thomasma, CEO, Child and Family Charities, Lansing, MI.

Welcome Julie, and could you share what Child and Family Charities is and its scope of services with the Michigan business community?

You caught our attention as we understand Corporate donation to create The Jackson House on the former McLaren campus, what did this entail?

Tell us more about the 2022 Capital Campaign Be the Light?

Are you looking for more corporate giving in connection with this effort, or on an individual basis?

We have a little time left, can you go into some more specifics about the eventual Jackson House?

LANSING, MI – Child and Family Charities in April officially launched its 2022 capital campaign, Be the Light, to build a comprehensive, centralized campus on the former Greater Lansing McLaren property.

The campaign will raise funds to transform a portion of the former hospital site on the city’s southside into a continuum-of-care hub to best meet the needs of today’s modern families. The $7 million projects received a major boost from longtime corporate partner Jackson National Life Insurance Company (Jackson®) and its associates, who donated $940,000 to underwrite the cost of The Jackson House, a dedicated home for youth who lack safe, stable housing.

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Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Anthony VandeVoorde, Community Services Officer, Lansing Police Department along with Kyle V. Graham, Assistance Payments Supervisor, Michigan Department of Health & Human Services, Ingham County Office

Anthony and Kyle, share answers to several questions about the Upcoming Spring Job Fair

What are the details for the upcoming MDHHS job fair?

How is your organization involved with this job fair?

What makes this event unique?

If employers are interested in participating in this job fair or a future event, who should they reach out to?

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Vic Verchereau welcomes Tim Schuler, it has been an amazing journey full of great moments, mentors and leadership pearls! Most recently he's become President and COO at Detroit Edible Company/Cannalicious Labs.

It takes a leader to navigate a career through NASCAR, Anheuser-Busch, Detroit Pistons, and the Cannabis industry, but for Tim Schuler, he has been a part of a new industry in Michigan and has led incredible company performance in the past few years. A former Eagle Scout with a great passion for work and a skilled mind to spot leadership techniques and talents, Tim has made Michigan his home and he has made his mark in several unique industries.

He is proud of his team and excited about the future they have crafted in this new industry. Tim has wonderful experiences and great insight into leadership principles and techniques. It's time to tune into the Leadership Lowdown and hear about his fascinating journey. Bring your notepad....he has a lot to say!

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