Michigan Business Network

LuAnn Dunsford, Chief Executive Officer of the Michigan Works! Association joins Chris Holman to share some career highlights with the association. Luann is wrapping up her tenure with the association to pursue an entrepreneurial endeavor. During her time with Michigan Works! Association, Luanne has provided top-notch leadership resources, made valuable connections, and delivered high-impact events and training. She takes particular pride in and has great respect for, the coordination, cooperation, and commitment exemplified within Michigan’s workforce system - working towards one goal to break down barriers so that all have the opportunity to prosper.

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Emily Heintz, Founder and Managing Director of EntryPoint, discusses the release of the 2021 Detroit Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Report. EntryPoint is a research and analysis company that partners with economic development organizations and nonprofits to foster inclusive and vibrant communities across the Midwest through research and community-focused programming.

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Michelle Reynaert, Vice President of the Sparrow Foundation, joins Chris Holman to give an update on the organization and its upcoming events. The foundation recently just finished a very successful Sparrow Health Classic and is now gearing up for their annual 2021 Dapper Dads event.

The 2021 Dapper Dads Challenge and Fashion show is now inviting the community to vote online for their favorite dapper dad. Each vote costs $5 and is 100% tax-deductible; all proceeds support the mission of women's health. For more details and voting visit: https://dapperdads.sparrow.org/

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Originally uploaded May 15, 2021, Sydney Watkins, Design Supervisor of DBI joins the Michigan Business Network to talks about how DBI is helping businesses navigate a safe return with a Social Distancing Analysis. DBI is offering a free assessment of a company's workspace, incorporating social distancing standards.

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Originally uploaded April 30, 2021, MBN is excited to announce a new show to the network, Michigan Corners. Michigan tourism is one of the top three most valuable economic industries to our state. Hosted by Vic Verchereau, Michigan Corners discusses all things regarding meetings, events, festivals, and tourism in the state of Michigan. It brings together industry leaders who deliver vital information to help discover all that's happening in every corner of the state. In this interview, Chris Holman talks with Vic about the new show and the benefits of travel and tourism for economic prosperity.

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Tyler Parsons is the General Managers of the Lansing Lugnuts. He brings great energy and enthusiasm to the proud baseball culture found in Lansing. He previously served as GM of the Johnson City Cardinals from 2014-17, and the team saw an increase in attendance, ticket sales, and corporate sales in each of his four seasons.

Prior to Johnson City, Parsons spent two years in the Coastal Plain League as the GM of the Martinsville Mustangs and Director of Fun with the Forest City Owls. He also served as the Ticket Sales Coordinator at Central Michigan and Sports Information Director at Mid Michigan Community College. Tyler is a graduate of Central Michigan University and is a native of Dansville, Michigan. He has found his way home and Is leading the way to keep fun the main thing at Jackson Field in downtown Lansing!

Originally uploaded April 28, 2021, AF Group is made up of a number of entities, including several workers’ compensation insurance companies that provide insurance in all 50 states, including Accident Fund Insurance Company of America here in Lansing. Paul Kearney, Chief Claims Officer for AF Group, came to AF Group this January from Atlanta. Paul joins MBN's Jeffrey Mosher to discuss how many employers and injured workers don’t really know what they can expect from their workers’ comp insurer when there is a workplace injury.

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Originally uploaded April 27, 2021, Dennie Hilliard, Senior Account Manager, Office Specialist at DBI Business Interiors talks with Jeffrey Mosher. Dennis updates the business community with DBI's new business developments as well as a brief overview of the company's history.

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Originally uploaded April 23, 2021, Trevor M. Keyes, President & CEO, Bay Future Inc. joins MBN's Jeffrey Mosher to talk about Bay Future's Annual meeting. Trevor gives a recap of the annual meeting which includes 2020 Highlights and a look ahead to 2021. Part of the meeting included a special announcement in regards to a multi-million dollar capital investment in the City of Bay City, Michigan. They also cover the organization's strategic action plan, RECOVER Bay County. RECOVER Bay County was developed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and is an Addendum to Bay Future’s Strategic Action Plan, Bay Future: Drive. Forward.

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Glenn Stevens talks with Chris Holman about the most recent State of Automobility Report. Glenn is the Executive Director, MICHauto, and Vice President, Automotive & Mobility Initiatives of the Detroit Regional Chamber. In the interview, they also cover policies, programs, and procedures to Mitigate COVID-19 along with the American Jobs Plan.

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