Michigan Business Network

Ryan Fewins-Bliss returns to the Michigan Business Beat for another discussion. This time around covering;

The grants which started in April as a response to the pandemic. What inspired the COVID-19 Response Grants Initiative? Were there other funders who participated in this endeavor? How does it align with the overall mission of MCAN?

FOCUS: IMPACT. The COVID-19 Response Grants have provided over $619,000 in funding to more than 100 organizations in Michigan. What does the funding assist with? What kind of programs received the grant funding? Here is a list of recipients if you want to ask about any specific awards: https://micollegeaccess.org/grants/category/covid-19-grants

WHAT'S NEXT? Because of these grants, recipients were able to continue postsecondary programs and initiatives. However, colleges are seeing a rapid decline in enrollment. What are solutions to this issue? What does postsecondary education look like in Michigan as the pandemic resolves?

Jeffrey Mosher reconnects with Jennifer Nash, Livingston County Treasurer; Michigan Association of County Treasurers President, from Howell.

This is a follow-up as there are new laws in place to allow a pathway for foreclosed property owners to claim some or all of the proceeds of a tax sale.

Property owners – business and residential -- who have gone through the unfortunate foreclosure process now have the option to reclaim monies leftover from a tax sale.

County treasurers will notify property owners who lose their homes or businesses to foreclosure of the pathway to receive any remaining proceeds of the tax sale of their property after taxes, interest, penalties, fees, and costs have been paid.

The owner has until July 1 of the year in which the foreclosure took place to file a claim.

County treasurers believe this is a fair and equitable solution to the Michigan Supreme Court’s July 2020 ruling that said they couldn’t keep proceeds of tax sales.

The work of county treasurers statewide prevented 97.5 percent of property tax foreclosures in 2019. Treasurers use a variety of methods and numerous community resources to help people pay their taxes and prevent foreclosure.

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Jeffrey Mosher catches up once again with Laurie Strauss Baumer, Executive Vice President, Capital Region Community Foundation, Lansing, MI, to discuss this upcoming skatepark.

They last spoke about a year and a half ago pre-COVID for Rotary Park Lansing. This discussion covers;

1. Describe the rink for us. What is it made of and how big is it?

2. Where exactly is it located?

3. Is there a fee to use it? Will there be skate rentals?

4. Why did the Community Foundation pay for this?

5. What is the City of Lansing’s role with the rink?

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Nate Beyer, School Leader, NexTech High School of Lansing, Lansing/Okemos, MI.

Their discussion covers:

- Can you tell me a little bit about NexTech's program and what makes NexTech unique?

- Tell me a bit about Gerald DeCaire and his new position at NexTech.

- What are you looking forward to with Mr. DeCaire as NexTech's art teacher?

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As Senior Program Manager for the MSU International Trade Center, Jackie Rasmussen coordinates the global market research activities and student internship programs of the Center.  The research completed for participating companies provides them with information they can use to effectively evaluate global market opportunities in a timely, meaningful and affordable way. Jackie currently serves as President of the NASBITE International Board of Governors, an a not-for-profit membership organization supporting training and education in the field of global business. NASBITE also oversees the Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) accreditation. Jackie is past Chair of the NASBITE International CGBP Governance Council (a position she held from 2013-2018). Jackie holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from Oklahoma State University, and is a Certified Global Business Professional.

In this interview, Jade talks to Jackie about all of the great resources available through and provided by NASBITE, including the upcoming National Small Business Exporter Summit on February 24 & March 3, where award-winning small businesses discuss their paths to finding success through export sales. NASBITE also offers lots of online training and assistance program, including the new Trade-Passport.org site.

Jean Schtokal is an international trade attorney with 20-plus years' experience at Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith PC. She works in the areas of exporting, distribution, manufacturing and licensing agreements as well as the establishment of foreign and domestic subsidiaries, branch offices, joint ventures and strategic alliances.  In addition to her practice, Jean holds many leadership roles including: Chair of the West Michigan District Export Council, member of the Advisory Board for the Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) at Michigan State University, co-chair of the Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan and is the Executive-In-Residence at MSU's International Business Center-The Eli Broad College of Business.  She has an AV® Preeminent™ rating from Martindale and has been included in Best Lawyers in America® 2011-2021 for International Trade and Finance Law.  As a result of her efforts, Foster Swift received the prestigious President's "E" Award for Export Service in 2020.  Only 39 companies in the US were recognized.

In this interview, Jade and Jean discuss US laws around exports and technologies—and the fact that they’re always evolving. Jean discusses the February 17th program, “TikTok, WeChat & More: Talking Tech and IP in the U.S. & China” where she will speak as a panelist on the topic.

Next Chapter Construction was created by Visionary and Founder, Jeremy Neybert. It was the next chapter in his explosive career. His commitment was to affect change in people's lives. He says "We are here to change the construction industry by building relationships, systems, and skillful teams, to delivery projects on-time, within budget, while never sacrificing quality."

Jeremy is a dynamic young leader bent on changing an entire industry and thinking big! He has a lot to offer and we are grateful he spent some time on the Leadership Lowdown. Tune in as we spend some time talking about core values, key company uniques and the mentors that helped make reality as big as the dreams themselves.

Chris Holman welcomes the Director of Communications for Michigan Works! Association, Steph Willis, to talk about National Mentoring Month. National Mentoring Month is an annual campaign aimed at expanding quality mentoring opportunities to connect more of our community’s young people with caring adults. Steph covers why it is important to bring awareness to this issue, how is Michigan Works! involved in mentoring, and where someone can learn more about becoming a mentor.

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Bob Jacquart, CEO/Owner of Jacquart Fabric Products and Stormy Kromer, talks with Chris Holman on the Michigan Business Beat. Bob gives a year-in-review of the company along with a look ahead to 2021.

The Capital Area Michigan Works! MVP of the month of January 2021, is Origami Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center located in Mason, MI. MBN's Jeffrey Mosher talks with Tammy Hannah, President and CEO, Origami Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center about wellness for employees and job seekers.

Origami Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center has a mission to create opportunities and transform lives. They strive to be the leader in maximizing access to innovative services with exceptional results. They are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive rehabilitation for adolescents and adults with neurological dysfunction.

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