Michigan Business Network

At our request, we asked Ann Sherman to circle back to the Leadership Lowdown and fill in some of the missing pieces from our last visit.  We are so glad we did!  As a re-located Yooper, she currently serves as Vice President of Business and Finance at California State University at Chico.  

Ann shares 6 elements for the job of a leader.  She focuses on three management and three leadership components that leaders cannot ignore and need to master.  As Ann would say, "Today, decides tomorrow"!  Tune in today and get some great tips for your leadership journey, your career, and your team!  It's the Leadership Lowdown on the Michigan Business Network.

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Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Dave Heisey back to the Michigan Business Beat, discussing another Crestcom module.

For September, they discuss Crestcom’s session on Bias, one of their newest modules presented by Dr. Tyrone Holmes, Dave reviews three commonplace biases in the workplace. Affinity bias, Confirmation Bias, and Halo/Horns effect bias.

To learn a little more about how bias can adversely affect your business, and what you might do about it, listen in as Dave & Jeffery discuss these concepts further. Improving your understanding of unconscious bias may help you bring some things to the conscious level and act on them accordingly. Listen in to learn more.

It was time to Celebrate National Extra Virgin Olive Oil Day Wednesday, September 30th!

The Fustini’s team celebrated with New Arrivals from Chili adding to its Premium SELECT line of delicious and hand selected oils and vinegars – and they are celebrating with a Virtual Tasting on the eve of National EVOO Day, Tuesday, September 29th. Founder of Michigan’s first Oil & Vinegar tasting room – Jim Milligan and Director of Recipes and Marketing Denise Walburg are thrilled to do an interview complete with a Tasting and Cooking, all celebrating the many healthy ways to enjoy EVOO.

Scott Hiipakka, CEO of the Michigan Israeli Business Accelerator (MIBA), joins MBN’s Jeffrey Mosher for an update. The Detroit based Michigan Israel Business Accelerator (MIBA) is leading Innovation vs. COVID, an initiative for Michigan’s restart. https://www.michiganisrael.com/. Scott discusses the new initiative as well as the MIBA’s goal to pilot and implement Michigan and Israeli collaborations at the end of this year and beyond.

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Mike Szukhent, President / CEO - Michigan Festivals & Events Association. Nov. 6,7, 2020 MFEA will host a virtual convention. Bringing back the fun in 2021.

It will have many of the features which attendees have come to expect and enjoy from the annual MFEA convention, just shared virtually.

Jack Roberts retired from his position as executive director of the Michigan High School athletic association in August of 2018. At the time, his 32-year tenure was the longest among the active CEOs in the 51 association membership of the National Federation of State High School Associations, for whom Mr. Roberts served as Assistant Director in charge of Public Legislative and Judicial Affairs from 1993 to 1980. He served in the national staff of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes from 1981 until 1986 including as FCA, Executive Vice President.

Jack shares his observations and what he's learned along the way. The impressive tenure of his service is known for making the right decision. His philosophy was to make "one more call" to get all the facts. We made one more call to Jack to hear more about his incredible career. Listen in to this edition of the Leadership Lowdown!

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Jeffrey Mosher discusses Legal Requirements for Employer Benefit Plans with Foster Swift's Amanda J. Dernovshek.

Pre-Approved Plans

· What is a pre-approved plan?

· What are the benefits of using a pre-approved plan?

· Are there any drawbacks to using a pre-approved plan?

· What is required to adopt a pre-approved plan?

· Does Foster Swift offer a pre-approved plan and if so, how can a company or individual learn more about this?

Compliance for Cafeteria Plans

· What is a cafeteria plan?

· What are some of the legal requirements of a cafeteria plan?

· What types of benefits can be offered under a cafeteria plan?

· What employees are eligible for a cafeteria plan?

· How can a company get a cafeteria plan document and ensure they are in compliance?

Jeffrey Mosher discusses Legal Requirements for Employer Benefit Plans with Foster Swift's Amanda J. Dernovshek.

Pre-Approved Plans

· What is a pre-approved plan?

· What are the benefits of using a pre-approved plan?

· Are there any drawbacks to using a pre-approved plan?

· What is required to adopt a pre-approved plan?

· Does Foster Swift offer a pre-approved plan and if so, how can a company or individual learn more about this?

Compliance for Cafeteria Plans

· What is a cafeteria plan?

· What are some of the legal requirements of a cafeteria plan?

· What types of benefits can be offered under a cafeteria plan?

· What employees are eligible for a cafeteria plan?

· How can a company get a cafeteria plan document and ensure they are in compliance?

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with George Asher, General Manager, Meridian Magnesium Products of America, Eaton Rapids, Michigan.

They discuss, manufacturing jobs available.

• Available entry-level jobs

• Opportunity to grow within the organization, leadership teams working on succession planning

• Benefit packages that include health care, 401K saving plan, Tuition reimbursement, and additional KPI’s bonus programs.

• Direct hire opportunity

Chris Holman welcomes Donald T. Kuchnicki, Workforce & Career Services Director for Telamon Corporation, to the Michigan Business Network. Telamon has been selected as the Capital Area Michigan Works! Most Valuable Partner for September of 2020.