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On these segments of A Shunpiker's Journal with host Steve Purdy is Kiekert. Kiekert is a 160+ year old German tier-one auto supplier making latches and latch assemblies. They are also the presenting sponsor of our Automotive Heritage Journalism Awards at the Concours d’Elegance of America. Keikerts general manager and global sales director, Mike Hietbrink, talks about his company’s innovative products, their activities in the Detroit area and involvement in our awards project.

(Photo: L to R , AHA’s Steve Purdy, Mike Hietbrink and award winner Burt Levy.)

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On these segments of A Shunpiker's Journal with host Steve Purdy is Kiekert. Kiekert is a 160+ year old German tier-one auto supplier making latches and latch assemblies. They are also the presenting sponsor of our Automotive Heritage Journalism Awards at the Concours d’Elegance of America. Keikerts general manager and global sales director, Mike Hietbrink, talks about his company’s innovative products, their activities in the Detroit area and involvement in our awards project.

(Photo: L to R , AHA’s Steve Purdy, Mike Hietbrink and award winner Burt Levy.)

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Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Sandra Gaddy, CEO, Women’s Resource Centers, Grand Rapids, MI, finding out how long she has been with the Women’s Resource Centers, a history of that organization, and what folks can expect from the upcoming - 13th annual Wine Women and Chocolate event (Proceeds go to help support the WRC programs).

Sandra also share information about current Women's Resource Center programs (Metallica scholarship, New Beginnings Program)

- Event Details (registration deadline Thursday September 26, event date, October 3, 2019, and where to register).

With the news of a currently ongoing UAW strike,... Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Alyssa Troub, Marketing and Communications Specialist, LAFCU, Lansing, MI, about how LAFCU has help for striking workers.

Points she covers in this interview:

1. During this difficult time for striking UAW members, LAFCU has programs that can help striking workers.

2. LAFCU’s connection with automakers began 83 years ago; the credit union was founded by employees of Oldsmobile.

3. Programs are explained at www.LAFCU.com/HereToHelp

a. LAFCU's special strike loans – $2,500 for 24 months at 6.99% APR

b. Debt consolidation

c. Refinancing options

d. Free credit counseling

e. There’s also links to community resources

4. Programs are available for members; if a striking worker would like to participate in the programs but is not a LAFCU member, it is easy to join.

5. LAFCU wants to be our members’ credit union for life … not just in the good times, through all the ebbs and flows of life.

Jeffrey Mosher catches up with Taylor A. Gast, Associate with Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC Attorneys, Lansing, MI, which also have offices in Southfield, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Holland, St. Joseph, and Traverse City, Michigan.

The focus this time around is the upcoming October; which is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Foster Swift is in the process of launching a Cybersecurity Hotline to provide businesses, public entities, and other organizations with quick access to experienced cybersecurity attorneys. Taylor shares preliminary details and how Gast or John Mashni also with Foster Swift (and other attorneys of the company)who would be prepared to assist the business community through the hotline(517)371-8275, to talk about this new business tool.

More details from Foster Swift about cybersecurity may be found at michiganitlaw.com their BIZTECH LAW BLOG.

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Rebecca Abel, Owner of Treat Dreams Dessert Emporium & D'vine Cookies, of Ferndale, MI. They review the topic - Building a Food Brand

During the conversation Rebecca covers how:

• She has had to be very flexible in creating the company to appeal to what the consumer wants.

• She has a strong passion for building her brand which has fueled her through the ups and downs.

• She tries to work on the business vs. in the business as much as possible and constantly is asking herself if what she's doing can be delegated of if it is important for her to do.

In addition to the food business she's also a financial planner money manager and single mom. With limited time and energy to get everything she focuses on working in areas where she's strong and prioritizing the most important things to get done each day. Finding the right partner took several months but has been an amazing asset to the growth of my company.

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Wayne Sieloff, AIA AAE IAP, President & CEO, Capital Region Airport Authority, Lansing, MI, for Fly Lansing | Capital Region International Airport, drops by the MBN studio and Chris Holman gets a periodic update from him on;

• Apple Vacations

o Destinations announced for 2019-2020

o 2018-2019 was a standout year

• Cargo Operations

o Recently expanded cargo ramps allowing doubling of traffic

o 55,000,000 pounds of cargo in 2019

• Terminal Modernization

o Number of projects happening to exceed passenger expectations

o New restaurant, coffee shop plans, downstairs renovations, FIDS

Chris Holman welcomes Tori Menold, Co-Founder, WIST (Women In Skilled Trades) Lansing, MI to the studio. WIST is the Capital Area Michigan Works! MVP for September 2019. (Most Valuable Partner)

Tori shares the history of Women In Skilled Trades and some of their current programs.

In the interview Chris also finds out:

How did WIST get started?

How does WIST help women who want to enter the skilled trades?

Why are there so few women currently in the skilled trades?

How is the WIST program funded?

How successful is the program?

MBN was on hand to capture a portion of the CLOSING SESSION KEYNOTE for Michigan Works! Association's 2019 Annual Conference in Kalamazoo Tuesday September 10th. That keynoter: Phil Gwoke // @PhilGwoke shared a presentation.

When Generations Connect: Communicating Across Generational Divides

Four distinct generations are working together shoulder to shoulder, each with a unique set of attitudes, values and work styles. It used to be that older workers were bosses and younger ones took orders. Now, roles are all over the board and rules are being rewritten. Organizations are feeling the pain of generations as they struggle to manage productivity and morale while maintaining high standards of quality and service in a challenging economy. When Generations Connect demonstrates not only why it’s important to understand what shaped the generations, but why they behave the way they do. Find out how generation gaps hit the bottom line. Learn what to do about the approaching talent gap; grasp the keys to retaining the generations you need most and discover how to convert this form of diversity from an obstacle into an opportunity.

As an internationally recognized speaker, Phil has shared his wisdom and inspired audiences around the globe. Before becoming a speaker, he pursued his passion for helping people be their best selves as a high school teacher, college admissions professional, marketing coordinator, corporate trainer, and even small business owner. Phil is a firm believer that with the proper motivation, training, and support system, members of any generation can become capable of remarkable accomplishments.

MBN was on hand to capture a portion of the CLOSING SESSION KEYNOTE for Michigan Works! Association's 2019 Annual Conference in Kalamazoo Tuesday September 10th. That keynoter: Phil Gwoke // @PhilGwoke shared a presentation.

When Generations Connect: Communicating Across Generational Divides

Four distinct generations are working together shoulder to shoulder, each with a unique set of attitudes, values and work styles. It used to be that older workers were bosses and younger ones took orders. Now, roles are all over the board and rules are being rewritten. Organizations are feeling the pain of generations as they struggle to manage productivity and morale while maintaining high standards of quality and service in a challenging economy. When Generations Connect demonstrates not only why it’s important to understand what shaped the generations, but why they behave the way they do. Find out how generation gaps hit the bottom line. Learn what to do about the approaching talent gap; grasp the keys to retaining the generations you need most and discover how to convert this form of diversity from an obstacle into an opportunity.

As an internationally recognized speaker, Phil has shared his wisdom and inspired audiences around the globe. Before becoming a speaker, he pursued his passion for helping people be their best selves as a high school teacher, college admissions professional, marketing coordinator, corporate trainer, and even small business owner. Phil is a firm believer that with the proper motivation, training, and support system, members of any generation can become capable of remarkable accomplishments.