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State Rep. Graham Filler was first elected to serve the 93rd District in the Michigan House of Representatives in November 2018. He comes with great experience and offers his insight as he works with other leaders and various agendas. Rep. Filler serves as the chairman of the critical House Judiciary committee. With so much at stake, there are plenty of things to disagree on, but Representative Filler chooses to find common ground and seek ways to get things done.

Listen in on Graham Filler's leadership ides and finding way to accomplish great things with diverse teams!

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State Rep. Graham Filler was first elected to serve the 93rd District in the Michigan House of Representatives in November 2018. He comes with great experience and offers his insight as he works with other leaders and various agendas. Rep. Filler serves as the chairman of the critical House Judiciary committee. With so much at stake, there are plenty of things to disagree on, but Representative Filler chooses to find common ground and seek ways to get things done.

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Jeffrey Mosher recently caught up with Erik Kiilunen, CEO, Ahmeek, MI, and Fred Molnar, vice president of Entrepreneurship & Innovation at MEDC, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.

For this interview he found out about Neuvokas which is an innovative manufacturer in the production of high-quality fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) rebar, along with how MEDC was instrumental in the effort.

FRP rebar is an environmentally friendly alternative to many traditional materials such as steel, epoxy coated steel, galvanized steel and stainless-steel rebar.

Funding from the Department of Energy will initiate the development of an energy efficient manufacturing process to produce continuous basalt fiber (CBF) in the United States

The ARPA-E program allows Neuvokas a chance to bring this manufacturing process to realization and doing so in Michigan is a testament to the talent and support Neuvokas has received from the state. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s Entrepreneurship & Innovation initiative launched several years ago to foster successful high-tech startup companies and entrepreneurship.

Since 2014, Neuvokas has received more than $450,000 in funding through programs supported by the MEDC Entrepreneurship & Innovation initiative, including Business Accelerator Fund (BAF), Emerging Technologies Fund and the MATch grant, among others.

As Michigan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem grows and becomes a pillar in tech development and start up resources throughout the nation, Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s entrepreneurship and innovation initiative is at the forefront of startup development and support.

Ranked as No.7 on the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School’s first annual Most Fundable Companies List, Neuvokas, supported by the MEDC’s initiative has received $2 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy

group. The funding will support Neuvokas as an innovator in composites manufacturing and a leader in major advancements in sustainability.

Jeffrey Mosher recently caught up with Erik Kiilunen, CEO, Ahmeek, MI, and Fred Molnar, vice president of Entrepreneurship & Innovation at MEDC, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.

For this interview he found out about Neuvokas which is an innovative manufacturer in the production of high-quality fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) rebar, along with how MEDC was instrumental in the effort.

FRP rebar is an environmentally friendly alternative to many traditional materials such as steel, epoxy coated steel, galvanized steel and stainless-steel rebar.

Funding from the Department of Energy will initiate the development of an energy efficient manufacturing process to produce continuous basalt fiber (CBF) in the United States

The ARPA-E program allows Neuvokas a chance to bring this manufacturing process to realization and doing so in Michigan is a testament to the talent and support Neuvokas has received from the state. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s Entrepreneurship & Innovation initiative launched several years ago to foster successful high-tech startup companies and entrepreneurship.

Since 2014, Neuvokas has received more than $450,000 in funding through programs supported by the MEDC Entrepreneurship & Innovation initiative, including Business Accelerator Fund (BAF), Emerging Technologies Fund and the MATch grant, among others.

As Michigan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem grows and becomes a pillar in tech development and start up resources throughout the nation, Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s entrepreneurship and innovation initiative is at the forefront of startup development and support.

Ranked as No.7 on the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School’s first annual Most Fundable Companies List, Neuvokas, supported by the MEDC’s initiative has received $2 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy

group. The funding will support Neuvokas as an innovator in composites manufacturing and a leader in major advancements in sustainability.

Jeffrey Mosher discusses with Edythe Copeland, CEO of CAMW!, Employee Retention

What is employee retention?

Simply, employee retention is a company’s or corporation's ability to find and keep employees. Physical, mental and financial health are all crucial to maintain or improve retention.

Why does employee retention matter?

Employee turnover is expensive. The cost of opening a position, interviewing and training a new employee could be $3,500 or more. It pays to care about employees’ health and wellness. When an employees’ needs — childcare, transportation and more — are met, they are able to be more successful at work.

What can companies do to improve employee retention?

One of the most important things you can do for your employees is to listen to them. Send out surveys or host a focus group that explores your employees’ needs and wants in the workplace. Additionally, consider implementing programs and policies to increase employee retention such as:

● Offering employees the flexibility to work from home a few days a month.

● Discussing paid time off to create an environment where employees feel comfortable taking time to rest and refresh.

● Developing wellness programs to encourage physical health.

How can CAMW! help with employee retention?

One of our main goals a Capital Area Michigan Works! is to help employees stay happy and healthy in their work environment, while also helping employers find and keep good employees. In late 2018, CAMW! developed the Business Resource Network whose sole purpose was to focus on exactly that. The BRN is a business strategy bringing together local companies that aim to increase job retention and job productivity among their staff. BRN offers success coaches to companies in the capital area to will meet with employees who may be facing individual challenges, connecting them to resources or additional assistance.

What type of employers qualify for CAMW! services, including BRN?

We support all employers in a wide range of industries. Employers must have an active account on the www.mitalent.org website, which requires a federal employer identification number and an active email address.

How can companies get in contact with the BRN?

To learn more about the resources the Business Resource Network offers, contact Erin McKenzie, manager of the BRN, at (517) 492-5518 or [email protected]

Jeffrey Mosher discusses with Edythe Copeland, CEO of CAMW!, Employee Retention

What is employee retention?

Simply, employee retention is a company’s or corporation's ability to find and keep employees. Physical, mental and financial health are all crucial to maintain or improve retention.

Why does employee retention matter?

Employee turnover is expensive. The cost of opening a position, interviewing and training a new employee could be $3,500 or more. It pays to care about employees’ health and wellness. When an employees’ needs — childcare, transportation and more — are met, they are able to be more successful at work.

What can companies do to improve employee retention?

One of the most important things you can do for your employees is to listen to them. Send out surveys or host a focus group that explores your employees’ needs and wants in the workplace. Additionally, consider implementing programs and policies to increase employee retention such as:

● Offering employees the flexibility to work from home a few days a month.

● Discussing paid time off to create an environment where employees feel comfortable taking time to rest and refresh.

● Developing wellness programs to encourage physical health.

How can CAMW! help with employee retention?

One of our main goals a Capital Area Michigan Works! is to help employees stay happy and healthy in their work environment, while also helping employers find and keep good employees. In late 2018, CAMW! developed the Business Resource Network whose sole purpose was to focus on exactly that. The BRN is a business strategy bringing together local companies that aim to increase job retention and job productivity among their staff. BRN offers success coaches to companies in the capital area to will meet with employees who may be facing individual challenges, connecting them to resources or additional assistance.

What type of employers qualify for CAMW! services, including BRN?

We support all employers in a wide range of industries. Employers must have an active account on the www.mitalent.org website, which requires a federal employer identification number and an active email address.

How can companies get in contact with the BRN?

To learn more about the resources the Business Resource Network offers, contact Erin McKenzie, manager of the BRN, at (517) 492-5518 or [email protected]

Watch Managing director and market executive for the Bloomfield Hills-Farmington Hills Merrill Lynch, Nathan Marsden talk about how Merril is more than wealth management and works at driving a deeper dialog with clients.

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'A Shunpiker's Journal's Steve Purdy recently encountered an interesting fellow from New Zealand who is not only an avid race car driver in an Asian spec-series for Ferraris but he also builds race cars for other adrenaline junkies like himself. What a cool niche, eh? His name is David Dicker and his company is Rodin Cars. We talked to him at the recent TechCrawl event hosted by our friends at AutoCom Associates in Bloomfield Hills. It's segment 6 for the latest episode.

'A Shunpiker's Journal's Steve Purdy recently encountered an interesting fellow from New Zealand who is not only an avid race car driver in an Asian spec-series for Ferraris but he also builds race cars for other adrenaline junkies like himself. What a cool niche, eh? His name is David Dicker and his company is Rodin Cars. We talked to him at the recent TechCrawl event hosted by our friends at AutoCom Associates in Bloomfield Hills. It's segment 6 for the latest episode.