Todd McCracken joins Chris Holman to discuss issues that businesses are facing on a National level during COVID-19. Todd currently serves as president of National Small Business Association (NSBA), directing all activities of the advocacy-oriented association.

As a non-partisan organization, NSBA works proactively with elected and administration officials to promote policies that support small business growth and development. NSBA is the nation’s oldest small business organization. It was founded in 1937.

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Chris Holman hears the latest coming from Treetops Resort, Gaylord, MI, where they continue to prepare for the upcoming golf season. He speaks with Kevin McKinley, Director of Golf and Ski, for Treetops.

It's shoulder season in Gaylord, but this spring there's the additional factor of limitations put in place but the current COVID-19 situation.

Susan Anderson Co-Owner of Iron Fish Distillery of Thompsonville, MI, speaks with Chris Holman about the company, how their winter was, and then goes into the efforts which the company has pivoted to in this time of COVI-19.

The Iron Fish team is staying healthy and helping the front line healthcare workers throughout Michigan by producing sanitizer in an effort to keep our hospitals and facilities as safe as possible for workers and patients.

Paul Beachnau speaks with Chris Holman about what the Gaylord Area and its Convention and Tourism sector in specific are doing during the COVID-19 situation.

During their conversation, they first review the Gaylord area's recent successful winter, and how this situation is actually hitting at a time known for them as the shoulder season between the focus on snow and focus on warm weather outdoor activities.

Chris Holman catches up with Trevor Tkach, President/CEO at Traverse City Tourism.

The two discuss the challenges presented to tourism especially during the Stay Home Stay Safe and similiar orders which are in effect during the COVID-19 situation.

To find out the economic perspective of what the business community is experiencing with COVID-19, the coronavirus;, Chris Holman spent some time with the man who keeps a close eye on Michigan’s economy, Professor Charles Ballard Phd, Department of Economics at MSU. In the interview, Dr. Ballard explains the impact of steps taken natinoally and around the world.

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Scott Norman. VP, Business Development,Physicians Health Plan,Lansing, MI, connects with Jeffrey Mosher for an interview about Sparrow's Physicians Health Plan: COVID-19 Response Key Messages.

The questions they cover include:

Because of COVID-19, healthcare coverage is now more important than ever. How is Physicians Health Plan responding?

We hear so much about businesses being forced to close and individuals losing their jobs. How is PHP helping their members?

Now this is your first year with a Medicare plan. Given that coronavirus can affect older age groups more than younger, what’s been the focus on this population?

Where can people find more information?

Chris Holman catches up with Birgit Klohs, The Right Place, Grand Rapids, Michigan. She shares with Chris about how The Right Place is assisting Economic Development and the business community of Western Michigan.

Chris Holman connects with Bob Jacquart, CEO/Owner, Jacquart Fabric Products Inc. Ironwood, Michigan.

Bob shares a COVID-19 Update

Due to the current COVID-19 crisis, they have temporarily suspended production and distribution of our products. Unfortunately, they are unable to accept any new orders until further notice. We’ll keep you posted as to when online ordering is available again. If you have any questions you can reach us at [email protected].

In the meantime, they have begun producing gowns and masks to support the overwhelming need for these items. Our masks are available to purchase here. Stay safe and be well – The Stormy Kromer Family

Jeffrey Mosher spoke with Ivette Lopez, Owner, Outdoor Beerdsman Boyne city, MI, Wednesday, finding out about a concept which came about late last week has gone viral.

Last Friday Outdoor Beerdsman designed a shirt “That Woman from Michigan” and posted it online the same day and since then have received over 700 orders while essentially will have saved my small business from closing .

Hear Ivette Lopez's story, her challenges as a small business at this time, and the shirt and product line that's turned thing around.

Outdoor Beerdsman can be found at 118 Water St. Boyne City, MI, 49712 and online.