Michigan Business Network

Chris Holman welcomes back Founder and Managing Director for the Bitcoin Strategic Trading Fund, David Smith. David keeps the Michigan Business community up-to-date on the evolving status of cryptocurrency and highlights current news, how Bitcoin is not the only game in town, the latest with DOGE, and how world governments are researching and testing digital currency.

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Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Laurie Strauss Baumer, Executive Vice President, Capital Region Community Foundation of Lansing back to the Michigan Business Beat.

This time around she's sharing details about how the Community Foundation to Build First Universally-Accessible Playground in the Region. Through the interview Laurie shares basics about the project and then covers; Leadership and partners, deeper details about the playground-park, timeline and status, and finally fundraising and sponsorships.

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Adam York is an Account Manager at Oracle – NetSuite. He began his career with the United States Army before transitioning into the cloud-based technology industry. Adam earned a BA in Economics from Michigan State University, where he worked at the International Business Center throughout his undergraduate years, meeting Michigan entrepreneurs and small business owners, and assisting them with international market expansion through research. Adam also studied a foreign language and was able to travel overseas as part of his experience with the MSU Army ROTC program, giving him important skills for business and for life. Here, Adam and Jade reflect upon his time at MSU.

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Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Hope Lewis, Michigan Director for Sumdog based out of Washington DC.

This interview is to find out more about Sumdog, a personalized math and spelling practice game for K-8 students has announced it is launching a new pilot program in Michigan, called the Digital Equity Solution. Aimed at narrowing the achievement gap, the game will be provided entirely free of charge during school time for all Michigan students. It will also be completely free at all hours for Michigan families who qualify for free or reduced lunch.

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Eric Phillipson is a Supply Management professional with experience sourcing, developing, and managing suppliers globally. He is currently the Manager of Procurement and Logistics at Alaska Airlines where his team partners with suppliers and carriers to bring value to internal business units and airline guests throughout North America. A graduate of Michigan State University, Eric majored in Supply Chain Management with a Minor in International Business. He spent 2 years in the Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) as a Student Researcher and Team Leader as part of the Michigan Export Growth Program (MEGP). In addition, Eric was able to study in Norway while at MSU. Here, he talks about how his experiences as an undergraduate helped him prepare for his career in supply chain management, working with suppliers and clients from all over the globe.

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Tessa Opalka is a 2016 MSU graduate with 5 years of sales experience working for Altria Group Distribution Company (AGDC). Altria, the parent company of AGDC, is the nation's largest tobacco manufacturer. AGDC provides distribution and sales services to support Altria's products and brands at retail. In her current role as an Account Manager, Tessa works with 8 mid-size accounts in the state of Michigan to optimize their performance through available programs and resources. While at MSU, Tessa had a variety of experiences that broadened her perspectives and prepared her for life after college. She worked at MSU's International Business Center supporting the Michigan Export Growth Program (MEGP) for all 4 years and also held several leadership roles in the Native American and Hispanic Business Students' organization on campus. In addition, Tessa participated in four unique study abroad experiences while at MSU, traveling to Europe, China, Cuba, and South Africa.

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On this episode of Build Smart. Lead Strong. is Micro Visions Inc.'s President and Owner, Julie Lough, and Account Executive, Ben Knighton. Micro Visions Inc. is an IT solutions partner. They offer a wide variety of IT services, consulting, and project management expertise. Listen to the podcast to hear about how to prepare a manufacturing facility for a cyber-attack and the importance of protecting digital machinery.

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Elisabeth Tobia, CEO of Educational Child Care Center (EC3) of Lansing, MI.

EC3 is being recognized as the April 2021 MVP (most valuable partner) for CAMW! the Capital Area Michigan Works!.

Their discussion covers Childcare advocacy finding out about:

State of child care — pre-pandemic and now?

Impacts of COVID-19 on parents, providers and employers?

What do employers need to know about quality child care?

How can businesses best support their working parents?

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Jeffrey Mosher catches back up with Carrie Rosingana, CEO, Capital Area Michigan Works! to discuss their topic for April 2021; Child care’s impact on workforce.

Their discussion covers;

How does access to child care impact our workforce?

How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected child care options for working parents?

How can local business and leaders better support employees that are facing child care challenges as a barrier?

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Audio originally uploaded April 16th

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Mark Greathead, Superintendent of Woodhaven-Brownstown Schools and President of K-12 Alliance.

They cover

About the K-12 Alliance (mission, communities served, etc.)

Thoughts on Governor’s recommendation to pause in-person learning and athletics for two weeks

What schools need from the administration in terms of clarity and guidance on health decisions