Michigan Business Network

Jason LaFay of DeWitt High School and Michigan Creativity Group, interviews Jeff Croley's student actors participating in ...

The DeWitt High School Theater Department invites you to a very special winter show Feb. 14th, 15th, and 16th at 7:00 p.m. and on Feb. 17th at 2:00 p.m.. The show, Rare Birds, is an "issue" piece of art that takes a close, yet not so simple look at the common struggles and cruelty people have to endure as they search for acceptance, happiness, and love.

The play is an intense drama about conflicts, journeys, and the many pressing issues facing teens today. The emotions are plentiful and the dialogue truthful. Rare Birds sheds a harsh light on the impact of cyber-bullying in a world where things can quickly get out of control. The story shows how complexity and courage have a funny way of connecting people all the while forcing them to confront their inner lives.

The longing for self-fulfillment, self-expression, and self-confidence lead six characters on an unpredictable journey of reflection and perseverance that is captivating from the start.

Simply put, Rare Birds is a story that needs to be told. It is a powerful play full of timely messages that remind us all that words and actions cut deep and leave scars. However, this compelling play also speaks loudly to the fact that hearts have the amazing power to heal the deepest wounds, even on the darkest of days.

Please note: This show is general admission. Tickets will be available 30 minutes prior to the show. Also, a short post show discussion with the cast and crew will follow the production for those interested.

Senior Program Specialist for the Pure Michigan Business Connect State, Andrea Garrett drops into the Michigan Business Network’s studio to talk about this year’s Pure Michigan Aerospace Summit.

Pure Michigan Business Connect will host the second annual Pure Michigan Aerospace Summit on April 10th in Downtown Detroit at Ford Field. Continuing on the success of the previous year,this event is focused on bringing purchasing demand to the supply base here in Michigan.

Pure Michigan Business Connect will be working with procurement teams from some of the largest aerospace manufacturers in the world to uncover current and future opportunities for our in-state suppliers of the aerospace industry.

Supplier Application now open - view what the buyers are looking for OPPORTUNITIES

. One-on-one meetings *requires an early supplier application

. Qualified networking

. Purchasing walk-up tables for on-the-spot meetings

. Guest speakers

WHO WILL BE THERE

. GE Aviation

. Bosch Aviation

. Lockheed Martin

. Ascent Aerospace and several more currently posted.

CONTACT

The Supplier Application is now posted! For more information and to fill out the application if you can meet an opportunity posted on the form, visit michiganbusiness.org/pmbc-aerospace

Sparrow Hospital became the first hospital in Michigan to receive stuffed monkeys from superstar singer, and CMA Entertainer of the Year, Keith Urban’s annual Monkey Drive. More than 200 stuffed monkeys were dropped off at the Sparrow Children’s Center by a local Keith Urban fan who’s been collecting them. Last year, the national drive garnered more than 4,000 monkeys in six countries and 44 states. It’s the 13th year that Urban and his fans have distributed the monkeys – about 50 were donated nationally the first year.

MBN's Mike Steibel was on hand to talk with Jodi, BRE, CCLS from sparrow to find out how these stuffed monkeys can make a difference in a child's life.

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Vic Verchereau welcomes Jim Schultz, A Past Historian for the Michigan Historical Center on this episode of Leadership Low Down

Jim Schultz says "Besides family and friends, life is best experienced through museums, historic sites, teaching and just the right amount of serendipity". His work with the Michigan Historical Museum for over thirty years has given him great perspective and even took him on a personal leadership journey that created a lifetime of memories.

Join us as Jim recounts the harrowing journey down one of the worlds most storied rivers. His leadership learning moments are rich with great takeaways and full of interesting stories of his time on the mighty Mississippi.

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Chris Holman welcomes Bruce Broden sales of Ponsse North America to the Michigan Business Beat. Ponsse is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of forest machines for the cut-to-length method, and its customer-oriented operations are still guided by the wishes and needs of forest machine entrepreneurs. Listen in as Bruce and Chris discuss in more detail Ponsee North America.

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Executive Director of CMMA Harry Leaver joins small business advocate Chris Holman on the Michigan Business Beat.

Harry has been in the manufacturing community since 1966 and now is the Executive Director for the Central Michigan Manufacturing Association. The association has in their by-laws that they will always have more manufacturers than their associates members as it couldn't be more true with currently 58 manufacturing companies and 42 associate members. Listen in has Harry talks more about how the CMMA got it's start and what the association is up to today including a new PRIME initiative.

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Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Michelle Reynaert, Executive Director of Development And Operations for the Sparrow Foundation. They focus on this year's Sparrow Gala.

Folks can join Sparrow for an evening of movement, motion, and melodies, blending the traditional with the unexpected to benefit Orthopedic Services at Sparrow. Still present will be the delicious food and dessert, casino-style gaming, live music, dancing and silent auction. But this year they are adding innovative ways to keep you moving all night long for a fresh and modern Gala experience.

Chris Holman finds out from Rehmann’s CEO Randy Rupp about the company's view on Michigan’s small businesses and its entrepreneurs.

How they've got their finger on the pulse of what these businesses are experiencing day to day.

What Rehmann does to help small businesses. Then they get into how Rehmnann has been a big supporter of Michigan Celebrates Small Business.

Anything new happening with your sponsorship this year?

-- the Rehmann After Glow Reception at Michigan Celebrates

become bigger and better every year.

RADIO SHOW - OUTLINE

Bottom Line I.T. with Mike Maddox

Guest Speaker: Mike Ritsema | i3 Business Solutions, LLC

RECORDED at ASK

February 12, 2019

RADIO SHOW - OUTLINE

Bottom Line I.T. with Mike Maddox

Guest Speaker: Mike Ritsema | i3 Business Solutions, LLC

RECORDED at ASK

February 12, 2019