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Tony Conley, new content contributor for Michigan Business Network. As Tony continues to lay out the basis for the content he will be gathering and sharing about the business of media, and trends across the media industry. He and MBN's Jeffrey Mosher discuss the background of Michigan Business Network and why it exists.

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Tony Conley, new content contributor for Michigan Business Network. He shares a bit more about his career, then lays out the basis for the content he will be gathering and sharing about the business of media, and trends across the media industry.

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By tradition for Michigan Business Network, Chris Holman sticks around for a second segment in the welcome of a new host to the MBN content contributors.

Tony Conley continues to shares a fair amount about his ongoing career in media, but also hears Chris Holman's experiences and perspective on the topic of Tony's new show -- it's segment two for this new show over weekends on Michigan Business Network.

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By tradition for Michigan Business Network, Chris Holman welcomes a new host to the MBN content contributors.

Tony Conley shares a fair amount about his ongoing career in media -- that led to a natural fit for this new show for weekends on Michigan Business Network.

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Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Denise Walburg, of Fustini's Oil and Vinegars. Their discussion focuses on Thursday, September 30th being marked as National Extra Virgin Olive Oil Day.

In celebration of National Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) day, Fustini’s Oil and Vinegars is highlighting their SELECT EVOOs. The SELECT line is made from the very first and finest olives harvested. “Only 2-3 percent of the olives in the Valparaiso region of Chile had been harvested for the SELECT line of Fustini’s oils.

The discussion goes on to cover; Why premium select EVOO - health benefits and food prep benefits?

What makes Fustini’s special?

How to learn about oils and vinegars - virtual tastings and cooking school?

Fall and holiday recipe ideas?

Holiday gift-giving for corporate gifts and friends?

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The Leadership Lowdown waited for many months to get Phil Sponsler as our guest...and the wait was SO WORTH IT! The conversation is full of great pearls of wisdom from a highly successful career!

Phil Sponsler wonders aloud that, if companies are formed to operate in perpetuity, why are so many reluctant to make the effort to retain employees for the long run?

“We have very highly skilled employees, and we make a lot of investments in our workforce,” said Sponsler, president of Jackson-based Orbitform LLC. “The result is we have a culture where the older folks who have worked here a long time pass along our values to newer workers.

“In the end, culture trumps strategy all day long. And you can’t buy reputation. We hired about a dozen people this past year, and we asked them what they had heard about our company. They said they heard Orbitform was a great place to work. That’s what we are after.”

Building the trust of employees so they stay on for years takes much more than just bringing in a cake for a person’s birthday, he said. It involves every aspect of the business, ranging from how floor space will be utilized to encouraging participation in wellness programs.

Sponsler is a strong proponent of continuous improvement and a voracious reader of business theory. This is what the Leadership Lowdown is all about! Showcasing Michigan's best! Listen in on this edition and hear something special!

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Jeffrey Mosher spends a few minutes with Ara Topouzian, Executive Director, for MVCA, the Michigan Venture Capital Association, Novi, MI while at the 2021 Mackinac Policy Conference, on Mackinac Island.

Reporting from the lobby of the Chippewa Hotel on the island, Jeffrey finds out from Ara the latest from MVCA, the overall venture capital sector across Michigan, his perspective on #MPC21, a key takeaway from the conference, a note that MVCA has an upcoming awards evening September 30th.

Jeffrey Mosher spends a few minutes with Chris Rizik, CEO & Managing Partner, for Renaissance Venture Capital Fund, Ann Arbor, MI, while at the 2021 Mackinac Policy Conference, on Mackinac Island.

Reporting from the lobby of the Chippewa Hotel on the island, Jeffrey finds out from Chris the latest from Renaissance, the overall venture capital sector across Michigan, his perspective on #MPC21, a key takeaway from the conference, a note that MVCA has an upcoming awards evening, and what's coming up for them -- a virtual event in October, that can prove profitable for some Michigan start-ups.

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Jeffrey Mosher steps in to speak with Ryan Hundt, CEO, Michigan Works! Association. Their discussion revolves around September which is National Workforce Development Month.

Among the questions they cover include; Why is it important to call attention to workforce development?

You mentioned the Association’s workforce development agenda. Do you have anything specific you are focused on at the national level?

What is a sector/industry partnership?

Are there any state issues you are focused on?

How can our listeners learn more about the Michigan Works! Association and the Michigan Works! network?

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Alaina Wiens, CTA is the Executive Director, Explore Flint & Genesee. See what makes the area a fantastic Michigan destination! Nestled in the heart of Michigan, the Flint and Genesee County area is an accommodating locale for travelers, visitors, and residents alike. From parks and beaches to museums and entertainment venues, there’s something for everyone. Whether it’s an evening out or a weekend away, Flint & Genesee will surprise, entertain, and woo you.

Listen to this edition of the Michigan Business Network's newest show...Michigan corners, where we talk about all things...meetings, events, festivals, and tourism!

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