Michigan Business Network

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Matthew S. Fedor, Attorney

Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC, Southfield, MI. Matt reviews how May is Elder Law Month and what the business community should know as the nation’s population continues to age, Such as what steps employers have to take to help accommodate employees that may be having difficulty maintaining work productivity as they are having to juggle a full-time job, in addition to taking care of their elderly parents.

The interview goes on to cover

· How employers can best support employees as more adults face caring for elderly parents.

§ Benefits to offer

§ Resources to provide

§ How offering flexibility/resources can help with recruiting and retention.

Jeffrey Mosher caught up with Major Glen Caddy, Divisional Commander for the Salvation Army Western Michigan Northern Indiana, based out of Grand Rapids, MI.

· Giving Tuesday Now is a global day of giving and unity that will take place on May 5, 2020 – in addition to the regularly scheduled Dec 1, 2020

Giving Tuesday – as an emergency response to the dramatic increase in need caused by COVID-19.

· Although this is an unprecedented time in our history, being on the front lines is not new for The Salvation Army. Throughout its 153-year ministry, it has delivered programs and services rooted in hope - which is a critical component to overcoming adversity.

· Nationally, The Salvation has served almost every ZIP code in America during this pandemic. Closer to home, our Western Michigan Northern Indiana Division has provided:

§ 40,589 Meals (including home delivered meals and food boxes)

§ 2,175 Hygiene Kits

§ 792 Personal Protection Equipment

§ 9,368 Emotional and Spiritual Care Contact (including virtual contact)

· With increased demand for aid expected to continue over the coming weeks, months, and potentially years, ongoing public support will be needed to ensure basic necessities are fulfilled with compassion and dignity. For more information or to financially support The Salvation Army online, please visit SAKentCounty.org The public can also support our relief efforts by sending a check to: The Salvation Army / 1215 Fulton Street East / Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503

Jeffrey Mosher catches back up with Sam Beals, CEO, Samaritas serving statewide across Michigan.

· Their discussion covers Giving Tuesday Now campaign

o A new global day of giving on Tuesday, May 5 in response to COVID-19

o Giving Tuesday Now encourages the community to donate to health care workers, nonprofits, small businesses, and vulnerable populations · Samaritas Angel Fund

o Samaritas is hoping to receive donations to help provide vulnerable populations, such as at-risk seniors, disabled adults and homeless

families and teens, with the quality service they require

o Donations will be used to purchase essential items in the battle against COVID-19, including masks, gloves, droplet shields, gowns,

thermometers and cleaning supplies

· Samaritas has an ongoing need for volunteers and adoption/foster families during these difficult times

· Remotely recruiting foster families has been difficult, but Samaritas is holding virtual orientations and recruiting events.

“Feel Good Fridays” Webinars Interview with MI Business Network's Jeffrey Mosher, Luann Dunsford discusses the three-part series slated for May 8, 15, 22, 2020.

In this interview find out:

1) What impact is the Coronavirus crisis having on people’s mental health?

2)What are some steps people can take to ease their anxiety?

3)Why is this situation particularly difficult for Michigan Works! staff?

4)What is the Michigan Works! Association doing to assist its members with stress during this crisis?

And finally Luann shares words of encouragement for the listeners!

Jeffrey Mosher catches up with DAKC’s Executive Director, Dave Bulkowski, to discuss recent reports of Medical Rationing during COVID-19 :

· Recently, Disability Advocates of Kent County (DAKC) caught wind of “Medical Rationing” and discrimination against disabled persons occurring in Detroit area hospitals.

· These disabled members of the community are being refused COVID-19 testing and care, because of their disabled status, which is in direct violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

· DAKC wants to make sure this is put to an end and it does not make its way to West Michigan hospitals

· In response, DAKC’s Executive Director, Dave Bulkowski, issued a letter to Grand Rapids area hospitals, reminding them of their constitutional obligation and thus ensuring this will not come to fruition in West Michigan.

Chris Holman speaks with Jada Paisley, CMP, Executive Director,

Michigan Golf Course Association.

They discuss how golf courses across Michigan have been dealing with the COVID-19 crisis. Especially of note now is a way to restart business if courses and players follow some modified procedures. Hear about the MGCOA's efforts along with others of the Michigan Golf Alliance to have their concerns heard as Michigan works to reopen from the crisis.

Chris Holman speaks with Jennifer Rostar, District Director for Junior Achievement of Mid Michigan.

She discusses the challenges being faced by JA these days and the ways in which the organization is evolving their offerings for students and interaction with the business community during the COVID-19 crisis.

AnnMarie Schneider is the director of the Canadian Studies Center at Michigan State University, as well as the Director for Program Planning and Development of the Institute for Public Policy and Social Research. She is especially involved in Michigan’s trade relationships and has focused on shared infrastructure and supply chain, including the new Gordy Howe Bridge and as well as ports and rail connections.

Most of us in Michigan tend to take our relationship with Canada for granted, and see Canadians as very much like us. In this segment, AnnMarie talks about the fact that Canadians do not see the relationship the same way but see us as quite different from them. She discusses how important our differences are, and how they enrich our relationship and opportunity to learn from each other.

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Anna Rose Benson is a student in the Eli Broad College of Business at Michigan State University, majoring in Marketing and Spanish. Already during her time at MSU, she has participated in two education abroad programs, has become President of the student Marketing Association, and Senior Vice President of Delta Sigma Pi business fraternity. She plans to enter the Master of Science in Market Research program upon completion of her undergraduate degree.

Anna Rose chose MSU and the Broad College not just because of their reputation, but also because of the experiential opportunities they offer and global networks of alumni. She has found her instructors to be experienced and caring individuals, and believes that the opportunities she’s given at MSU will help her to be a successful global brand manager upon completion of her studies.

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Doug Barry lives in Washington, D.C., where he is Senior Director of Communications and Publications at the U.S. China Business Council (USCBC) and adjunct professor at George Washington University. Doug has worked in the private sector as a strategic communications consultant, assisting clients in industries including healthcare, data analytics, and higher education. He has also held posts in Washington and throughout Asia at the US Foreign and Commercial Service. Earlier in his career he worked as a journalist for ABC News in New York and London. He has written several books and numerous articles on international trade for businesspeople. As a spokesperson, he has been quoted in The New York Times, Washington Post, Christian Science Monitor, USA Today, and many other publications and broadcast news outlets. 

In this conversation, Jade and Doug discuss the current state of U.S.-China relations and the importance of the shared economic relationship. The USCBC’s recently published recently published 2020 State Export Report tracks the U.S. goods and services exports to China, by state, over the past ten years. Highlighted areas for Michigan include the automotive industry as well as the education industry, areas of the economy that have suffered somewhat recently due to tariffs and the expected continued contraction of foreign visitors and students due to the current pandemic.

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