(Reload of May 22nd Audio) Chris Holman catches up with Michigan State Economics Department's Dr. Charley Ballard.

Periodically they take a look around the world, the nation and Michigan's economy and discuss the pulse and the state of the economy and the factors which might speed or slow that engine.

(Reload of May 28th audio) Chris Holman welcomes Karla Spoor SPHR, SHRM-SCP. Senior Vice President/Human Resources.

Dart Bank, Mason Office, MI, to the studio. CAMW! (Capital Area Michigan Work's MVP for May 2019 is Dart Bank.

Their primary focus is to discuss the Going Pro Talent Fund and how Dart Bank is involved.

SO,.. What is the Going Pro Talent Fund?

Going Pro is a partnership formed in 2013 to address the need for funding to provide additional training opportunities for employees. This partnership includes the Workforce Development Agency within the Talent Investment Agency, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Michigan Works! agencies, employers, and community colleges and training programs in Michigan.

Other topics they cover in this conversation:

What is the goal of the Going Pro Talent Fund?

How did CAMW! invest in training for local businesses?

What did the GPTF funds do for local businesses?

- They enabled 1,485 people to receive training, resulting in seven newly registered apprentices with the U.S. Department of Labor. An average of $1,161.11 was spent on each trainee. Each company contributed an average of $149,974 in additional funding.

How do companies become involved with CAMW! and the GPTF?

How long has Dart Bank been involved with the Going Pro Talent Fund?

What training has Dart Bank employees received?

How important is this training to Dart Bank?

Has your experience been such that you will apply again in the future if funds are offered?

(Reload of May 28th audio) Chris Holman welcomes Karla Spoor SPHR, SHRM-SCP. Senior Vice President/Human Resources.

Dart Bank, Mason Office, MI, to the studio. CAMW! (Capital Area Michigan Work's MVP for May 2019 is Dart Bank.

Their primary focus is to discuss the Going Pro Talent Fund and how Dart Bank is involved.

SO,.. What is the Going Pro Talent Fund?

Going Pro is a partnership formed in 2013 to address the need for funding to provide additional training opportunities for employees. This partnership includes the Workforce Development Agency within the Talent Investment Agency, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Michigan Works! agencies, employers, and community colleges and training programs in Michigan.

Other topics they cover in this conversation:

What is the goal of the Going Pro Talent Fund?

How did CAMW! invest in training for local businesses?

What did the GPTF funds do for local businesses?

- They enabled 1,485 people to receive training, resulting in seven newly registered apprentices with the U.S. Department of Labor. An average of $1,161.11 was spent on each trainee. Each company contributed an average of $149,974 in additional funding.

How do companies become involved with CAMW! and the GPTF?

How long has Dart Bank been involved with the Going Pro Talent Fund?

What training has Dart Bank employees received?

How important is this training to Dart Bank?

Has your experience been such that you will apply again in the future if funds are offered?

Cris Gardner, VP, Futurecasting at AARP will be in from Washington DC to speak in the Lansing, MI, area June 13th at the U Club of MSU.

Hear her discuss what she will present that day.

Here's what attendees have to look forward to,...

· Futurecasting: what is it, why do it? Helps draw out business implications, frame strategic choice and determine how to play in the future.

· High Level Overview of forces that businesses should be paying special attention to

o Inside the Business

1. Longevity—5 generation workplace

2. Future of Work--artificial intelligence, keeping good people on, re-skilling

3. Liquid Organizations—shifting away from structured decision hierarchies to fluid networks of distributed authority

o Customers and Partners

4. Data future—experience graph, categories of one, data as an asset (privacy, control)

5. Shifts in Trust—collaborative, granular, transparent

6. Platform Economics--distributed grids, blockchain (e.g. supply chain collaboration)

7. From CSR to expectations of deeper social good, social value

o Broader Forces

8. 5G--ubiquitous media, edge computing

9. Transportation (automated vehicles, mobility as a service)

10. Climate Change

Cris Gardner, VP, Futurecasting at AARP will be in from Washington DC to speak in the Lansing, MI, area June 13th at the U Club of MSU.

Hear her discuss what she will present that day.

Here's what attendees have to look forward to,...

· Futurecasting: what is it, why do it? Helps draw out business implications, frame strategic choice and determine how to play in the future.

· High Level Overview of forces that businesses should be paying special attention to

o Inside the Business

1. Longevity—5 generation workplace

2. Future of Work--artificial intelligence, keeping good people on, re-skilling

3. Liquid Organizations—shifting away from structured decision hierarchies to fluid networks of distributed authority

o Customers and Partners

4. Data future—experience graph, categories of one, data as an asset (privacy, control)

5. Shifts in Trust—collaborative, granular, transparent

6. Platform Economics--distributed grids, blockchain (e.g. supply chain collaboration)

7. From CSR to expectations of deeper social good, social value

o Broader Forces

8. 5G--ubiquitous media, edge computing

9. Transportation (automated vehicles, mobility as a service)

10. Climate Change

(May 21st audio reloaded) Chris Holman welcomes John Krzystowczyk, Energy Analyst, Environmental Services Department, Lansing B.W.L., Lansing, MI, to the studio to discuss several topics.

Primarily they focus on how can customers get “renewable-ready”?

What kind of programs or offerings do you have for business customers to become “renewable-ready”?

And, are there other options for customers to invest in renewable energy with BWL?

(May 21st audio reloaded) Chris Holman welcomes John Krzystowczyk, Energy Analyst, Environmental Services Department, Lansing B.W.L., Lansing, MI, to the studio to discuss several topics.

Primarily they focus on how can customers get “renewable-ready”?

What kind of programs or offerings do you have for business customers to become “renewable-ready”?

And, are there other options for customers to invest in renewable energy with BWL?

For nearly 30 years, Muchmore has helped business people navigate public, crisis and complicated regulatory challenges to achieve crucial business objectives. She will discuss her reputation management approach as well as the importance of listening and communicating during a crisis, making sure corporate actions align with words, handling tough media interviews and public appearances and the importance of clear guiding principles for organizations of every size. Virtually every business will need to deal with some form of a crisis, having a plan and following three tried and proven principles will deliver the brand. Listen in to one of Michigan's top consultants and get ready BEFORE the crisis hits!

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For nearly 30 years, Muchmore has helped business people navigate public, crisis and complicated regulatory challenges to achieve crucial business objectives. She will discuss her reputation management approach as well as the importance of listening and communicating during a crisis, making sure corporate actions align with words, handling tough media interviews and public appearances and the importance of clear guiding principles for organizations of every size. Virtually every business will need to deal with some form of a crisis, having a plan and following three tried and proven principles will deliver the brand. Listen in to one of Michigan's top consultants and get ready BEFORE the crisis hits!

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(reloaded from May 21st Audio)

Chris Holman speaks with CAMW! CFO Becky Powers to find out all about:

What is the Going Pro Talent Fund?

What is the goal of the Going Pro Talent Fund?

How did CAMW! invest in training for local businesses?

What did the GPTF funds do for local businesses?

How do companies become involved with CAMW!?