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- Jake Campbell: Sparrow Eaton and AL!VE host Heart Month screening, presentationLansing, MI – Michigan Business Network was on the road to Charlotte, MI for the Sparrow Eaton and AL!VE Heart Month screening and presentation. Sparrow Eaton Hospital and AL!VE hosted a major Heart Month event that featured free heart health screenings for cholesterol and blood pressure, heart-healthy lunch, and a presentation that addressed both the medical interventions and lifestyle changes that can be used to manage or reverse the effects of cardiovascular disease.Listen to Jake Campbell, Director of Sparrow Eaton’s Health and Wellness Services!» Subscribe for More: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX...» Visit MBN website: https://www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/MBN ON SOCIAL:MBN YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX...Like MBN: https://www.facebook.com/mibiznetworkFollow MBN: https://twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/MBN Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/5 min
- Carey Bisonet | EVENTful Acquisition & Growth in Western MichiganJeffrey Mosher caught up with entrepreneur Carey Bisonet, President, Alpine Events, Grand Rapids, MI, to discuss the topic of Acquisition + Growth!During their conversation hear about:• Alpine Events, formerly known as Alpine Rent-All has been hard at work rebranding and acquiring The Rental Company (TCR) As a result of the acquisition, the team established a new headquarters, expanded its services and grew its staff.• The purchase of TRC allows Alpine Events to expand and better meet the needs of its clientele by offering them a ‘one-stop-spot,’ when planning their important event.• The Rental Company has been present on the Lakeshore for over 20 years and is well known for its experienced staff and high-quality inventory.• The company now has two physical locations at:- 3457 Roger B Chaffee Memorial Boulevard SE,Grand Rapids, MI 49548- 430 W. 17th St. in Holland, TRC’s former location.8 min
- Resources for Businesses and Job Seekers | Business BeatEdythe Copeland, CEO, CAMW! Capital Area Michigan Works! joins Chris Holman to talk about how CAMW! offers resources for both businesses and job seekers alike.CAMW! Business Services Team (BST) is an employer-focused service working with companies to customize and implement recruitment strategies to attract top talent. But that’s not all they do. The BST can help businesses screen candidates, schedule interviews, assist with phone interviews and connect businesses to additional training resources. BST members are available to assist with recruiting, hiring and training qualified workers, ensuring companies can retain employees and avoid costly turnover.In 2019 through BST, CAMW! served 474 businesses and helped fill 1,227 jobs.The BST also can help your business:• Address hiring barriers Promote job openings• Connect with industry experts• Explore on-the-job training programs and scholarships• Hold recruiting events• Evaluate what’s working and how to improve• Develop internal trainingOne CAMW! resource that benefits both the businesses and job seekers alike is the CAMW! Employer of the Day events. These events allow representatives from a company to come to one or more of our American Job Centers and share their open positions with job seekers. Businesses can use this time and exposure however you like. Many employers conduct on-site interviews to reach more candidates. Job seekers then can learn about open positions within that company and get connected on the spot.» Subscribe for More: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX...» Visit MBN website: https://www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/MBN ON SOCIAL:MBN YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX...Like MBN: https://www.facebook.com/mibiznetworkFollow MBN: https://twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/MBN Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/7 min
- From foster home to cracking coal... | Leadership Low DownCalvin Jones is no stranger to hard work or big dreams! As Director of Government Affairs and Community Relations for the Lansing Board of Water and Light, he has made giving back to the community his greatest joy!Growing up and maturing in a time when race relations were contentious an important part of his inspiration came from Martin Luther King jr. Famous quote, " Life's most persistent and urgent question is what are you doing for others"?Leadership journeys are often personal and difficult for Calvin Jones, but as you will hear he was never alone…Join the fun and listen in to this inspiring edition of leadership lowdown.» Subscribe for More: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX...» Visit MBN website: https://www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/MBN ON SOCIAL:MBN YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX...Like MBN: https://www.facebook.com/mibiznetworkFollow MBN: https://twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/MBN Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/42 min
- LAFCU’s Financial Realty Fair at Lansing Christian SchoolReloaded Audio from January 14, 2020.January 8th MBN hit the road to follow the efforts of LAFCU with high school students.LAFCU returned to Lansing Christian School for the second time to present a Financial Reality Fair that helps students understand personal finance.Around a dozen LAFCU employees were providing one-on-one guidance to students tasked to create a real-life financial budget. Using estimated salaries based on selected careers as well as assigned credit scores, students visit 12 booths staffed by LAFCU financial experts to identify expenses likely to be incurred when living independently. At station #13, a LAFCU financial counselor helps students explore ways to improve their financial decision-making.This experience matched up Lansing Christian School senior class.More than 20 volunteers help coordinate the event, and — Representatives from LAFCU’s Lansing-area branches.Listen to interviews with Kelli Elsworth-Etchison from LAFCU, along with other audio captured during that visit.16 min
- Results from the Michigan Women's Leadership Report | Michigan Business BeatChris Holman welcomes President and CEO of Inforum, Terry Barclay, to share the results of the biennial Michigan Women's Leadership Report.Since 2003, Inforum has been measuring the presence of women leaders at Michigan public companies and releasing the results in the Michigan Women's Leadership Report. The 2020 report, conducted in collaboration with Wayne State University's Mike Ilitch School of Business, will highlight how Michigan-headquartered companies compare to national trends.2019 Women’s Leadership Report Key Findings:• 2019 was a year of great progress for women.o The number of Fortune 500 companies led by women hit a new high.o Women for the first time held at least one board seat at every S&P 500 company.o For the first time, 20% of the directors of Russell 3000 boards are women, a figure Michigan exceeds at 21%.o The percent of women directors in a sample of large Michigan public companies has grown from 16% in 2007, to 29% today.• West Michigan Companies leading the charge include, Herman Miller Inc. (40% of directors are women), Kellogg (42% of directors are women), Steelcase (40% of directors are women), and Stryker Inc. (40% of directors are women).About Inforum:• Inforum was founded in 1962 as the Women’s Economic Club to serve as a speakers and networking forum for women.• Inforum has built on that early legacy to become the only educational and charitable nonprofit in Michigan–and one of only a few in the country–that combines strategic connections, proven professional development programs, a respected programs for new ideas, and original research to accelerate careers for women and boost talent initiatives for companies.• To learn how Inforum can help you break through the glass ceiling, visit www.inforummichigan.org/.6 min
- Keynote Address: Lt Gov. Garlin Gilchrist IIThe Michigan Business Network was on the road to the Detroit Regional Chamber’s 9th Annual Detroit Policy Conference 2020 at the Motor City Casino in Detroit, MI on January 29th. This annual event brings more than 30 leaders who address Detroit’s ongoing path to economic sustainability and set into motion meaningful change in the city.» Subscribe for More: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX...» Visit MBN website: https://www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/MBN ON SOCIAL:MBN YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX...Like MBN: https://www.facebook.com/mibiznetworkFollow MBN: https://twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/MBN Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/19 min
- Welcome Detroit Policy Conference 2020 Welcome: Sandy BuruahThe Michigan Business Network was on the road to the Detroit Regional Chamber’s 9th Annual Detroit Policy Conference 2020 at the Motor City Casino in Detroit, MI on January 29th. This annual event brings more than 30 leaders who address Detroit’s ongoing path to economic sustainability and set into motion meaningful change in the city.» Subscribe for More: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX...» Visit MBN website: https://www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/MBN ON SOCIAL:MBN YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX...Like MBN: https://www.facebook.com/mibiznetworkFollow MBN: https://twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/MBN Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/6 min
- Detroit Policy Conference 2020: Dennis Archer JrThe Michigan Business Network was on the road to the Detroit Regional Chamber’s 9th Annual Detroit Policy Conference 2020 at the Motor City Casino in Detroit, MI on January 29th. This annual event brings more than 30 leaders who address Detroit’s ongoing path to economic sustainability and set into motion meaningful change in the city.» Subscribe for More: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX...» Visit MBN website: https://www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/MBN ON SOCIAL:MBN YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX...Like MBN: https://www.facebook.com/mibiznetworkFollow MBN: https://twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/MBN Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/12 min
- Detroit Policy Conference 2020: Gov. Gretchen WhitmerThe Michigan Business Network was on the road to the Detroit Regional Chamber’s 9th Annual Detroit Policy Conference 2020 at the Motor City Casino in Detroit, MI on January 29th. This annual event brings more than 30 leaders who address Detroit’s ongoing path to economic sustainability and set into motion meaningful change in the city.» Subscribe for More: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX...» Visit MBN website: https://www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/MBN ON SOCIAL:MBN YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX...Like MBN: https://www.facebook.com/mibiznetworkFollow MBN: https://twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/MBN Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/4 min
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