Michigan Business Network

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Shamar Herron, Executive Director, Michigan Works! Southeast on behalf of the Michigan Works! Association to discuss how June is Youth Employment Month.

Questions covered include:

I understand June is Youth Employment Month. Why is it important to call attention to this topic?

Why are youth employment programs so important?

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity recently awarded Young Professionals grants to Michigan Works! agencies across the state. What are these grants for?

I know Michigan Works! Southeast participates in a youth employment program called SummerWorks. Can you tell me more about this program?

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

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Jeffrey Mosher catches up with Mike Larson, President & CEO, Michigan Association of United Ways, Battle Creek, MI, to discuss the Statewide Summer Stock Up.

Their discussion covers:The Michigan Association of United Ways (MAUW) and Kellogg Company, along with 24 local United Ways, just kicked off the first-ever “Summer Stock Up” food drive. Can you tell me about the food drive?

· Every year, food pantries are fully stocked in the winter months thanks to generous holiday donations—but when summer comes, donations drop considerably and pantry shelves become sparse. What kind of impact does that have on local families?

· I understand this program was inspired by the popular “Christmas in June” local food drive that was hosted annually by United Way of Southwest Michigan. Can you tell me about how the program grew to be statewide?

· Where can listeners learn more about how their local United Way might be involved in the Summer Stock Up?

· Addressing food insecurities is directly tied to the work of the Michigan Association of United Ways’ ALICE Project. What is the ALICE Project, and what has it showed us in recent years?

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Chris Holman speaks with Tim Salibury, PNC regional president for Mid-Michigan, Lansing, MI

PNC recently announced Low Cash Mode; a groundbreaking digital offering that will allow PNC customers to take advantage of technology to avoid overdraft fees.

PNC expects to forego up to $150 million in annual fees.

PNC has also launched our most comprehensive ad campaign in the history of the company to support this new feature.

What are some of the other major initiatives PNC has announced?

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Emily Heintz, Founder and Managing Director of EntryPoint, talks with Chris Holman about the recent release of the 2021 Genesee County Small Business Analysis. EntryPoint and the Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance have partnered to release a new annual report which provides a comprehensive analysis to support Genesee County’s small business community.

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Michael Maddox, President and EOS Visionary of ASK, talks with Chris Holman about the recent merger with Convergence Networks/Grade A. In the interview, Michael Maddox, shares a recap of the merger, their goals to be people focused and people centric, and how the Entrepreneur Operating System (EOS) and its implementation is playing a role in the merger.

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Lucas Shaw, Sales Specialist at DBI's Office Outlet talks with Chris Holman about The Office Outlet and its features. In the interview, Lucas discusses new and used furniture, help with home offices or businesses, a try before you buy service, delivery and installation, and budget friendly options.

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Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Ryan Fewins-Bliss, Executive Director for MCAN, the Michigan College Access Network.

Ryan shares how Michigan College Access Network invests $50,000 in student incentives to improve FAFSA completion rates

Dash for Cash partnership with the Michigan Department of Treasury aims to increase access to financial aid. Students filling out the FAFSA forms are in line to receive a $10 Meijer gift card.

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Barry Owens, General Manager of Treetops Resort, talks with Chris Holman about how the resort is doing post-pandemic, the reopening of restaurants, and an upcoming golf event featuring a chance to play with PGA legend, Lee Trevino.

Carla Bailo, President and CEO of The Center for Automotive Research, Ann Arbor, discusses the ongoing computer chip delay that is slowing down automotive manufacturing. Carla explains the cause of the chip problem, the impact and how vast the issue is, and steps that have been occurring to alleviate the shortage.

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Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Kim Bode, Owner, 8THIRTYFOUR Integrated Communications a 50 Companies to Watch award winner for 2021.

In the interview, they cover Kim's career path, the company's history, 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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