Michigan Business Network

Chris Holman speaks with Carla Bailo, President & CEO, CAR, Center for Automotive Research, Ann Arbor, MI. Their discussion surrounds the resumption of CAR's popular annual MBS - Management Briefing Seminars. Being held August 3-5, 2021 in the Traverse City, MI vicinity.

Questions covered include:

COVID impacted 2020, and that went virtual, 2021 we're back in the Traverse City area at Grand Traverse Resort on August 4th and 5th, what have been the logistics of returning to a bigger in-person gathering?

What are the highlights of the upcoming Schedule and Agenda?

MBS is known for great Networking Events what's on tap this year?

I understand the buffet breakfasts and Power Lunches will offer interesting options for attendees please tell us about that.

MEDC returns as a premier sponsor, what else should we and others know, going into this year's MBS?

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Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Jay Benitez & David Bates they are the

Manager of Clinton County Programs; and WIOA Youth Assistant Manager with Peckham Inc. in St. Johns, Michigan. They share the news that St. Johns American Job Center (AJC) has recently moved.

In this discussion, they cover, Where is the new Clinton County American Job Center?

How can job seekers and employers get connected to resources at the new Clinton County American Job Center?

What are services are available? On-site partners?

Information about how to schedule appointments, access services, etc

Who to contact with questions?

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Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Dr. Lena Weinman Medical Director, Douglas J Salon & MedSpa, Okemos, MI, about the opening of the brand new Douglas J MedSpa.

Their discussion covers:

What is your medical practice background?

What is a medspa?

Explain the medical component of the new spa services. Why is it important to have medically certified and trained professionals (like yourself) on-site and running this new facility?

What kinds of services will the Douglas J MedSpa be offering? What are the benefits of medspa services?

The medical spa industry has grown exponentially within the past three years — why do you think that is? What do you see as a future for this field and Douglas J’s spa, specifically?

What would you tell someone who was interested in trying MedSpa services, such as micro-needling, but skeptical or hesitant to try it out?

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Fostering Michigan’s Entrepreneurial Spirit; Michigan Celebrates Small Business (MCSB) is the most prestigious small business awards program in the state of Michigan. The mission of the program is to honor and recognize Michigan’s small business people as well as the champions and advocates that support them.

Shared here, Quentin L. Messer, Jr. brand new CEO of Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) a Founding Partner of MCSB, delivers remarks at the 17th Annual Gala Awards at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, MI.

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Fostering Michigan’s Entrepreneurial Spirit; Michigan Celebrates Small Business (MCSB) is the most prestigious small business awards program in the state of Michigan. The mission of the program is to honor and recognize Michigan’s small business people as well as the champions and advocates that support them.

Shared here, Chris Holman, Founder, CEO of Michigan Business Network, and a Founding Partner of MCSB, delivers opening remarks at the 17th Annual Gala Awards at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, MI.

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Chris Holman catches up once again with Michael Maddox, President, CEO, EOS Visionary of ASK, Lansing, MI, and Host of "Bottom Line IT" on Michigan Business Network (ASK recently merged with Convergence Networks/Grade A)

The pair pause from their series of interviews in the real life case study of a modern merger, to dig back into IT services and reflect upon what business owners should look for in an MSP.

Chris finds out from Mike:

What should businesses look for in an MSP?

Can they provide the 3 pillars of technology?

How secure is the MSP and why that matters? (Referring to the recent Kaseya cyber attack. The attack was on a software provider that sells its tools to MSPs. A cyber attack on a MSP or a tool that a MSP uses can have a very damaging waterfall effect)

What expectations should a business have on an MSP when it comes to security? What does it mean for a company to be an MSP vs an MSSP? (Manage service provider vs managed security service provider)

Can the MSP provide a strategic technology roadmap? What questions should businesses ask of MSPs when it comes to road mapping?

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Chris Holman speaks with Lorri Rishar, CEO at Edge, Lansing, MI, Chicago, IL. In this discussion, they cover how Small businesses positively impact Michigan communities and bolster the state’s economy, and Edge Partnerships contributes to this impact every day.

In recognition of the importance of small business, the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) recently awarded the Lansing-based public relations and marketing agency its Small Business Certified designation.

When and how did Edge start?

What did it take to earn the Small Business certification?

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A passionate believer in the power of associations to connect and serve members, Donna Oser was appointed President & CEO of the Michigan Society of Association Executives. in December of 2019. A 20-year association veteran, Oser looks forward to partnering with the Board of Directors to reinvent the MSAE. Donna's insight and experience offers a wonderful perspective on building effective organizations and working with volunteers!

Tune in to this edition of the Leadership Lowdown...Donna has a lot to offer!

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Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Tim W. Boeve, Owner/ President, Hil-Man Automation, Zeeland, MI, a Michigan 50 Company to Watch award winner for 2021.

In the interview, they cover Tim's career path, the company's history, the focus of the company in 2021, what winning this award means for the company, additional information, and how to contact them.

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Chris Holman catches up with Matt Alagna, Director of Sales, Treetops Resort, Gaylord, MI, to discuss why you and your business associates should “Come to Treetops for your Meeting or Group getaway”

Treetops -- the destination for your post-COVID meetings and conferences.

Tell us about your meeting spaces?

Gaylord is centralized especially for meetings when Upper and Lower Peninsula participants from Michigan are involved

lodging and meeting space packages

The natural advantage of the resort's outside recreation opportunities, whether it's golf, hiking, or winter sports

how to book meetings with Treetops?