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Chris Holman caught up with EntryPoint's Founder and Managing Director Emily Heintz to discuss the findings from their latest report.

On Monday, August 16, EntryPoint announced the release of our 2021 Ann Arbor Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Report. This annual report provides a comprehensive analysis of Washtenaw’s growing startup community.

Key findings from the 2021 Ann Arbor Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Report include:

69 active venture-backed startup companies in Washtenaw County have raised over $1 billion in venture capital funding.

In the last year, 43 startup companies in the Ann Arbor area attracted more than $215 million from venture capital firms, a record for the region.

46% of the startup companies in Michigan are located in the Ann Arbor area.

There are 69 venture-backed startups in Washtenaw County, a 64% increase in the number of startup companies over the last seven years.

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Originally uploaded August 8th. Chris Holman catches up with Scott Weaver, President, and Co-Owner of Douglas J Companies/ Douglas J Aveda Institute. Okemos, East Lansing, Ann Arbor, Rochester Hills, Byron Center, Grand Rapids, MI. They review what has been happening with the company for a periodic update. The focus is on the NEW MedSpa served by Dr. Lena Weinman.

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Chris Holman spends some time with David Bates, Youth Program Manager Eaton, and Clinton County WIOA|JMG. The topic for the August 2021 Spotlight, is WIOA/JMG. David serves Peckham and CAMW! through the St. John's Michigan facility.

Chris digs in and finds out about:

Tell me a bit about WIOA/JMG. What do you do in your role?

How does investing in youth impact the workforce?

How can employers get involved with youth programming?

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originally uploaded August 13th. Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Bob Lee, president of Continental North America, After discussing his career path, Jeffrey looked to find out:

Why are diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) important to Continental?

You are the executive sponsor for DE&I activities across all of Continental’s business areas in the region. Why did you take on this role and what does it entail?

How is Continental actively fostering an inclusive environment?

What advice do you have for companies who may just be getting started on their DE&I journey?

The pair connected for this interview Wednesday, August 4th, at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, the first day of the sessions for this year's Center for Automotive Research's Management Briefing Seminars.

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originally uploaded August 13th. Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Jan Griffiths, President / Founder, Gravitas Detroit. She was on hand as the Keynote Speaker for the end of day 1 at CAR MBS. She shares about her career, and then why and what she focuses on for leadership. Her focus was on especially connecting with and developing Gen Z. She also related how the other generations in the workplace can practice authentic leadership.

The pair connected for this interview Wednesday, August 4th, at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, the first day of the sessions for this year's Center for Automotive Research's Management Briefing Seminars.

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originally uploaded August 12th. Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Josh Hundt, Chief Business Development Officer & Executive Vice President, for MEDC. he leads the organization’s efforts to attract, retain and support businesses, foster high-wage skills growth, and catalyze entrepreneurship. The team accomplishes these goals through aggressive business retention and attraction efforts, strategic industry development, automotive and mobility initiatives, international trade development, startup funding and services, business financing and incentives, execution of the Michigan Build Ready Sites and Pure Michigan Business Connect programs, and management of the Michigan Defense Center. Here, he discusses the role of MEDC in the automotive sector, and excitement in returning to the dynamic energy of live events like CAR MBS.

The pair connected for this interview Wednesday, August 4th, at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, the first day of the sessions for this year's Center for Automotive Research's Management Briefing Seminars.

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originally uploaded August 11th. Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Trevor Pawl, Chief Mobility Officer, Office of Future Mobility and Electrification, his office works across state government, academia, and private industry to enhance Michigan’s mobility ecosystem, including developing dynamic mobility, and electrification policies and supporting the startup and scale-up of emerging technologies and businesses. He discusses the excitement in returning to the dynamic energy of live events like CAR MBS.

The pair connected for this interview Wednesday, August 4th, at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, the first day of the sessions for this year's Center for Automotive Research's Management Briefing Seminars.

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originally uploaded August 10th. Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Glenn Stevens, Executive Director of MICHauto and Vice President of Automotive and Mobility Initiatives for the Detroit Regional Chamber.

The pair connected for this interview Wednesday, August 4th, at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, the first day of the sessions for this year's Center for Automotive Research's Management Briefing Seminars.

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Vic Verchereau's latest guest is Mark Uyl, who serves as the Executive Director of the Michigan High School Athletic Association. He was a high school teacher, coach, and administrator, but today is taking on the challenges of helping student-athletes achieve success through the association's membership all across the state!

He succeeded the legendary Executive Director John E. “Jack” Roberts, who led the association for more than 30 years. We discuss the challenges and great benefits of following such great leadership! Mark has received great praise as the right kind of leader and one that will assure the fine traditions of the MHSAA.

Join us on this edition of the Leadership Lowdown...Mark has a lot to share and some great thoughts on his role and leadership responsibilities!

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Jeffrey Mosher has a conversation with Richard Yen, Sr. V.P. of Global Automotive and Industry Verticals Team, Altair, Troy, MI.

The questions include a brief career background to his current role with Altair. Finding out highlights on the scope of work and focus of Altair.

Tell us in general about the Altair Enlighten awards, I understand this was their 9th year? What has Altair's connection been with the Center for Automotive Research, and their Management Briefing Seminars? What were the highlights or who were among the winners this year?

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