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Chris Holman welcomes the General Manager of BWL to talk about a new strategic plan that sets 5 strategic priorities to guide BWL operations for 2021-2025.

The Lansing Board of Water & Light (BWL) Board of Commissioners approved a new strategic plan for the utility that includes a commitment to climate-conscious power generation and supports the BWL’s commitment to becoming Michigan’s cleanest electric utility by increasing the use of renewable energy and reducing energy waste.

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Chris Holman interviews Emily Heintz to find out about this new study

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – EntryPoint, a nonprofit research institution that delivers comprehensive research insights and implements effective data-driven programs to promote entrepreneurship across the Midwest, Monday announced the release of the Washtenaw County COVID-19 Business Impact Report. These new findings show the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on businesses since the beginning of EntryPoint’s research in May 2020. The comprehensive research insights provide information on the current state of Washtenaw County businesses to aid policymakers, foundations, and other community-focused organizations in their continued efforts to support entrepreneurs and their businesses.

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Chris Holman talks with Becky Przedwojewski, Dealer Sales Manager, CIT, Haworth who was selected as the DBI M.V.P. (Most Valuable Partner) for February 2021. Becky discusses her role leading up to Dealer Sales Manager at Haworth and the companies history, focus for 2021, and connection with DBI.

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Don DeCorte has worked in the resistance welding industry for 40 years; he started his career in Detroit in 1979. Don is a Certified Electronics Technician from RETS Electronics School in Detroit, and a specialist in industrial automation and robotics, resistance welding, and controls systems. He’s spent last 27 years working for RoMan Manufacturing Inc. in Grand Rapids MI, and his responsibilities include managing sales, marketing, applications engineering, and recruitment and training of international representatives. Don has traveled extensively to 40 countries.

Don is a member of the West Michigan District Export Council, and has been appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce to promote and assist export efforts of small businesses in support of the mission to grow exports. Here Don shares his experience and lessons learned from a career in international manufacturing.

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Founded by father and son-in-law team, Douglas Cook and Troy Bancroft, in 1983, AgroLiquid remains a family business both in its ownership and direction to this day. Troy Bancroft’s three sons, Nick (Chief Executive Officer), Albert (Workplace Development Lead), and Gerrit (Operations Director) are now guiding AgroLiquid with innovative business practices and product lines that will lead the company into the future.

This edition of the Leadership Lowdown reveals Troy Bancroft's skilled leadership and genuine character as he shares the benefits and notable challenges with leading a family operation that has grown into a national powerhouse in the plant food industry. Tune in and take pride in this Michigan family business and the great man leading the team!

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The latest from Host Michael McCallum as he welcomes another guest to the show -- at another remote location (Blue Owl Coffee) during COVID-19.

Michael welcomes a friend to discuss his background, where he's collaborated and what projects he's doing or looking forward to do.

For this episode, the guest is Julian Van Dyke, an accomplished Artist, Author, Actor, and Director. Van Dyke moved to Lansing in 1979. His mother and father had passed away, and his grandmother and aunt, too. His older brother was in the U.S. Air Force, and his sister and younger brother had moved to Tennessee. Although he had inherited the family home on Lake Michigan, he felt he needed to go inland to pursue his dreams.

In these segments you will hear about:

1) Host Michael McCallum continues the show from remote locations. This episode was recorded at Blue Owl Coffee in Lansing's Old Town. He introduces guest, Artist, Author, Actor, Director Julian Van Dyke. They talk about how they met and doing work at Riverwalk Theatre.

2) Host Michael McCallum continues the conversation with guest, Artist, Author, Actor, Director Julian Van Dyke as he talks about how he started and the importance of supporting fellow artists.

3) Host Michael McCallum and his guest, Artist, Author, Actor, Director Julian Van Dyke talk about his published kid's books and his recent Riverwalk Theatre project.

4) Host Michael McCallum continues the conversation with guest, Artist, Author, Actor, Director Julian Van Dyke. He explains the correlation between his recent Riverwalk Theatre project and the racial injustice in the US.

5) Host Michael McCallum keeps the conversation going with guest, Artist, Author, Actor, Director Julian Van Dyke. The discussion on politics is continued as well as the importance of staying creative.

6) Wrap up with Host Michael McCallum as he asks guest, Artist, Author, Actor, Director Julian Van Dyke about his kid's book 'Does This Make You a Bully?' and his advice for listeners.

The latest from Host Michael McCallum as he welcomes another guest to the show -- at another remote location (Blue Owl Coffee) during COVID-19.

Michael welcomes a friend to discuss his background, where he's collaborated and what projects he's doing or looking forward to do.

For this episode, the guest is Julian Van Dyke, an accomplished Artist, Author, Actor, and Director. Van Dyke moved to Lansing in 1979. His mother and father had passed away, and his grandmother and aunt, too. His older brother was in the U.S. Air Force, and his sister and younger brother had moved to Tennessee. Although he had inherited the family home on Lake Michigan, he felt he needed to go inland to pursue his dreams.

In these segments you will hear about:

1) Host Michael McCallum continues the show from remote locations. This episode was recorded at Blue Owl Coffee in Lansing's Old Town. He introduces guest, Artist, Author, Actor, Director Julian Van Dyke. They talk about how they met and doing work at Riverwalk Theatre.

2) Host Michael McCallum continues the conversation with guest, Artist, Author, Actor, Director Julian Van Dyke as he talks about how he started and the importance of supporting fellow artists.

3) Host Michael McCallum and his guest, Artist, Author, Actor, Director Julian Van Dyke talk about his published kid's books and his recent Riverwalk Theatre project.

4) Host Michael McCallum continues the conversation with guest, Artist, Author, Actor, Director Julian Van Dyke. He explains the correlation between his recent Riverwalk Theatre project and the racial injustice in the US.

5) Host Michael McCallum keeps the conversation going with guest, Artist, Author, Actor, Director Julian Van Dyke. The discussion on politics is continued as well as the importance of staying creative.

6) Wrap up with Host Michael McCallum as he asks guest, Artist, Author, Actor, Director Julian Van Dyke about his kid's book 'Does This Make You a Bully?' and his advice for listeners.

The latest from Host Michael McCallum as he welcomes another guest to the show -- at another remote location (Blue Owl Coffee) during COVID-19.

Michael welcomes a friend to discuss his background, where he's collaborated and what projects he's doing or looking forward to do.

For this episode, the guest is Julian Van Dyke, an accomplished Artist, Author, Actor, and Director. Van Dyke moved to Lansing in 1979. His mother and father had passed away, and his grandmother and aunt, too. His older brother was in the U.S. Air Force, and his sister and younger brother had moved to Tennessee. Although he had inherited the family home on Lake Michigan, he felt he needed to go inland to pursue his dreams.

In these segments you will hear about:

1) Host Michael McCallum continues the show from remote locations. This episode was recorded at Blue Owl Coffee in Lansing's Old Town. He introduces guest, Artist, Author, Actor, Director Julian Van Dyke. They talk about how they met and doing work at Riverwalk Theatre.

2) Host Michael McCallum continues the conversation with guest, Artist, Author, Actor, Director Julian Van Dyke as he talks about how he started and the importance of supporting fellow artists.

3) Host Michael McCallum and his guest, Artist, Author, Actor, Director Julian Van Dyke talk about his published kid's books and his recent Riverwalk Theatre project.

4) Host Michael McCallum continues the conversation with guest, Artist, Author, Actor, Director Julian Van Dyke. He explains the correlation between his recent Riverwalk Theatre project and the racial injustice in the US.

5) Host Michael McCallum keeps the conversation going with guest, Artist, Author, Actor, Director Julian Van Dyke. The discussion on politics is continued as well as the importance of staying creative.

6) Wrap up with Host Michael McCallum as he asks guest, Artist, Author, Actor, Director Julian Van Dyke about his kid's book 'Does This Make You a Bully?' and his advice for listeners.

The latest from Host Michael McCallum as he welcomes another guest to the show -- at another remote location (Blue Owl Coffee) during COVID-19.

Michael welcomes a friend to discuss his background, where he's collaborated and what projects he's doing or looking forward to do.

For this episode, the guest is Julian Van Dyke, an accomplished Artist, Author, Actor, and Director. Van Dyke moved to Lansing in 1979. His mother and father had passed away, and his grandmother and aunt, too. His older brother was in the U.S. Air Force, and his sister and younger brother had moved to Tennessee. Although he had inherited the family home on Lake Michigan, he felt he needed to go inland to pursue his dreams.

In these segments you will hear about:

1) Host Michael McCallum continues the show from remote locations. This episode was recorded at Blue Owl Coffee in Lansing's Old Town. He introduces guest, Artist, Author, Actor, Director Julian Van Dyke. They talk about how they met and doing work at Riverwalk Theatre.

2) Host Michael McCallum continues the conversation with guest, Artist, Author, Actor, Director Julian Van Dyke as he talks about how he started and the importance of supporting fellow artists.

3) Host Michael McCallum and his guest, Artist, Author, Actor, Director Julian Van Dyke talk about his published kid's books and his recent Riverwalk Theatre project.

4) Host Michael McCallum continues the conversation with guest, Artist, Author, Actor, Director Julian Van Dyke. He explains the correlation between his recent Riverwalk Theatre project and the racial injustice in the US.

5) Host Michael McCallum keeps the conversation going with guest, Artist, Author, Actor, Director Julian Van Dyke. The discussion on politics is continued as well as the importance of staying creative.

6) Wrap up with Host Michael McCallum as he asks guest, Artist, Author, Actor, Director Julian Van Dyke about his kid's book 'Does This Make You a Bully?' and his advice for listeners.

The latest from Host Michael McCallum as he welcomes another guest to the show -- at another remote location (Blue Owl Coffee) during COVID-19.

Michael welcomes a friend to discuss his background, where he's collaborated and what projects he's doing or looking forward to do.

For this episode, the guest is Julian Van Dyke, an accomplished Artist, Author, Actor, and Director. Van Dyke moved to Lansing in 1979. His mother and father had passed away, and his grandmother and aunt, too. His older brother was in the U.S. Air Force, and his sister and younger brother had moved to Tennessee. Although he had inherited the family home on Lake Michigan, he felt he needed to go inland to pursue his dreams.

In this segment you will hear about:

6) Wrap up with Host Michael McCallum as he asks guest, Artist, Author, Actor, Director Julian Van Dyke about his kid's book 'Does This Make You a Bully?' and his advice for listeners.

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