Michigan Business Network

On this week's podcast of Leadership Low Down is Regional President for Mid-Michigan, Tim Salisbury.

Tim Salisbury is PNC Bank's regional president for Mid-Michigan. His experience and success in the banking industry is fun to recount, but there is much more to this interview. Tim discusses the importance of giving back to the community, building teamwork through competition and leading by example.

As an avid lover of the great outdoors, Tim shares how his private passion has opened doors all throughout his professional and business worlds. Tim is a thoughtful and considerate leader...Listen in for an interesting view on an important and key partner in the Mid Michigan area.

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Jeffrey Mosher interviews RN Steve Dexter, of Sparrow Ionia Hospital. An intrumental part of the effort which led to Sparrow Health System being awarded the top honor for Gift of Life Michigan’s 2018 Hospital Challenge – a statewide competition to add new names to the Michigan Organ Donor Registry. Sparrow registered over 1,000 new donors. Detroit Medical Center and Beaumont received second and third-place trophies, respectively. “Sparrow took this friendly but important challenge very seriously and succeeded by motivating its staff and using creativity to reach into the mid-Michigan community,”

Following the interview are excerpts from the ceremony.

Michigan State Police recruits go through some of the toughest training around and that can lead to serious injuries. A Sparrow Athletic Trainer has worked with trooper recruits in recent months to provide training tips that help recruits to avoid injuries and to assist in making sure minor hurts don’t turn into injuries that prevent a recruit from graduating from the program.

Jeffrey Mosher interviews a Sparrow Athletic Trainer and State Police official to discuss the program and how it‘s mutually beneficial for the state and Sparrow.

Michigan State Police recruits go through some of the toughest training around and that can lead to serious injuries. A Sparrow Athletic Trainer has worked with trooper recruits in recent months to provide training tips that help recruits to avoid injuries and to assist in making sure minor hurts don’t turn into injuries that prevent a recruit from graduating from the program.

Jeffrey Mosher interviews a Sparrow Athletic Trainer and State Police official to discuss the program and how it‘s mutually beneficial for the state and Sparrow.

Dennis Theis, Director, Principal, Audit Department, Maner Costerisan, Lansing, MI, joins the Michigan Business Network as the Capital Area Michigan Works! Most Valuable Partner.

● At Maner Costerisan, they strive to provide our clients with the best service possible while giving them the personal attention they respect and deserve.

● Maner Costerisan is a full-service public accounting and business advisory firm dedicated to providing quality and reliable services targeted to specific client needs.

● Maner Costerisan office and team are rooted in Lansing, and love giving back to the community and initiatives we are passionate about.

● Dennis currently sits on T3: Teach. Talent. Thrive.’s advisory council, where they discuss important matters on how to get more awareness and involvement for T3 and its programs and events in the region.

● T3 is working to make the capital region the exemplary STEAM (science, technology, education, arts and math) region in America.

● One of the best ways to do that is to raise awareness of STEAM jobs and career paths with students at a young age.

● It’s important for young students to learn about STEAM fields and how

jobs in these fields are prevalent throughout greater Lansing. Knowing that STEAM careers are an option, helps students as they look for a career path to follow.

● Earlier this month, Dennis was lucky to represent Maner Costerisan’s sponsorship of T3’s brand new program STEAM Ahead!

● STEAM Ahead! is a reading program targeting very young readers.

They know it’s never too early to learn about STEAM concepts and careers.

● It kicked off on Friday, Dec. 7, at the Wharton Center for Performing

Arts during the school series performance of “Rosie Revere and Friends.”

● 1,200 copies of the popular children’s books “Rosie Revere, Engineer,”

“Iggy Peck, Architect,” and “Ada Twist, Scientist” were given out to the

students in attendance.

● The program is working to put more age-appropriate books into the hands of the region’s early readers in grades one through three, introducing them to STEAM concepts and careers while helping increase their literacy skills.

For more information on T3 and how to get involved in the STEAM Ahead! reading program, visit teachtalentthrive.org.

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Chris Holman welcomes Dick Peffley, General Manager, Lansing Board of Water & Light, Lansing, MI, on this segment of Michigan Business Beat. Dick covers a review of 2018 for LBWL and look ahead to 2019.

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On this podcast of Party @ MI Place President/CEO and host talks with Jerry Preston, Dale Johnson, and John Shelton.

Segment 1 - Jerry Preston, MFEA Board Member and Back to the Bricks & Chrome & Ice - Flint. Jerry shares his experiences of serving on the Michigan Festivals & Events (MFEA) Board of Directors. Jerry & Sue highlight the value of volunteers serving local events & the economic value of events to communities.

Segment 2 - Jerry Preston (con't) - Jerry and Sue share some history of Back to the Bricks & Chrome & Ice. Jerry provides information on the upcoming "2019 Back to the Bricks Road Tour....locations and dates.

Segment 3 - Dale Johnson - MFEA Board Member and Francis L. Dean & Associates Insurance Representative. Dale and Sue discuss the upcoming MFEA Strategic Plan and success of the organization as well as the 2019 MFEA Convention being held at the DoubleTree/Hilton in Bay City, MI.

Segment 4 - Dale Johnson (con't)- Dale shares many words of wisdom as to "best insurance practices" recommended for festivals, fairs & events.

Segment 5 - John Shelton, Zehnders SnowFest - Frankenmuth, MI. John shares the excitement of the January 23-28, 2019 Zehnders SnowFest and the many activities involved. Also, Sue and John speak of the beginning of a winter event in Frankenmuth and the tremendous success it has. Also reviewed featured guests attending - ie, Detroit Tigers.

Segment 6 - John Shelton (con't)- John and Sue discuss the additional attractions in Frankenmuth during SnowFest. Thanks to the many sponsors and excitement of the evening fireworks in a magical winter setting.

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On this podcast of Party @ MI Place President/CEO and host talks with Jerry Preston, Dale Johnson, and John Shelton.

Segment 1 - Jerry Preston, MFEA Board Member and Back to the Bricks & Chrome & Ice - Flint. Jerry shares his experiences of serving on the Michigan Festivals & Events (MFEA) Board of Directors. Jerry & Sue highlight the value of volunteers serving local events & the economic value of events to communities.

Segment 2 - Jerry Preston (con't) - Jerry and Sue share some history of Back to the Bricks & Chrome & Ice. Jerry provides information on the upcoming "2019 Back to the Bricks Road Tour....locations and dates.

Segment 3 - Dale Johnson - MFEA Board Member and Francis L. Dean & Associates Insurance Representative. Dale and Sue discuss the upcoming MFEA Strategic Plan and success of the organization as well as the 2019 MFEA Convention being held at the DoubleTree/Hilton in Bay City, MI.

Segment 4 - Dale Johnson (con't)- Dale shares many words of wisdom as to "best insurance practices" recommended for festivals, fairs & events.

Segment 5 - John Shelton, Zehnders SnowFest - Frankenmuth, MI. John shares the excitement of the January 23-28, 2019 Zehnders SnowFest and the many activities involved. Also, Sue and John speak of the beginning of a winter event in Frankenmuth and the tremendous success it has. Also reviewed featured guests attending - ie, Detroit Tigers.

Segment 6 - John Shelton (con't)- John and Sue discuss the additional attractions in Frankenmuth during SnowFest. Thanks to the many sponsors and excitement of the evening fireworks in a magical winter setting.

www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com

On this podcast of Party @ MI Place President/CEO and host talks with Jerry Preston, Dale Johnson, and John Shelton.

Segment 1 - Jerry Preston, MFEA Board Member and Back to the Bricks & Chrome & Ice - Flint. Jerry shares his experiences of serving on the Michigan Festivals & Events (MFEA) Board of Directors. Jerry & Sue highlight the value of volunteers serving local events & the economic value of events to communities.

Segment 2 - Jerry Preston (con't) - Jerry and Sue share some history of Back to the Bricks & Chrome & Ice. Jerry provides information on the upcoming "2019 Back to the Bricks Road Tour....locations and dates.

Segment 3 - Dale Johnson - MFEA Board Member and Francis L. Dean & Associates Insurance Representative. Dale and Sue discuss the upcoming MFEA Strategic Plan and success of the organization as well as the 2019 MFEA Convention being held at the DoubleTree/Hilton in Bay City, MI.

Segment 4 - Dale Johnson (con't)- Dale shares many words of wisdom as to "best insurance practices" recommended for festivals, fairs & events.

Segment 5 - John Shelton, Zehnders SnowFest - Frankenmuth, MI. John shares the excitement of the January 23-28, 2019 Zehnders SnowFest and the many activities involved. Also, Sue and John speak of the beginning of a winter event in Frankenmuth and the tremendous success it has. Also reviewed featured guests attending - ie, Detroit Tigers.

Segment 6 - John Shelton (con't)- John and Sue discuss the additional attractions in Frankenmuth during SnowFest. Thanks to the many sponsors and excitement of the evening fireworks in a magical winter setting.

www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com

On this podcast of Party @ MI Place President/CEO and host talks with Jerry Preston, Dale Johnson, and John Shelton.

Segment 1 - Jerry Preston, MFEA Board Member and Back to the Bricks & Chrome & Ice - Flint. Jerry shares his experiences of serving on the Michigan Festivals & Events (MFEA) Board of Directors. Jerry & Sue highlight the value of volunteers serving local events & the economic value of events to communities.

Segment 2 - Jerry Preston (con't) - Jerry and Sue share some history of Back to the Bricks & Chrome & Ice. Jerry provides information on the upcoming "2019 Back to the Bricks Road Tour....locations and dates.

Segment 3 - Dale Johnson - MFEA Board Member and Francis L. Dean & Associates Insurance Representative. Dale and Sue discuss the upcoming MFEA Strategic Plan and success of the organization as well as the 2019 MFEA Convention being held at the DoubleTree/Hilton in Bay City, MI.

Segment 4 - Dale Johnson (con't)- Dale shares many words of wisdom as to "best insurance practices" recommended for festivals, fairs & events.

Segment 5 - John Shelton, Zehnders SnowFest - Frankenmuth, MI. John shares the excitement of the January 23-28, 2019 Zehnders SnowFest and the many activities involved. Also, Sue and John speak of the beginning of a winter event in Frankenmuth and the tremendous success it has. Also reviewed featured guests attending - ie, Detroit Tigers.

Segment 6 - John Shelton (con't)- John and Sue discuss the additional attractions in Frankenmuth during SnowFest. Thanks to the many sponsors and excitement of the evening fireworks in a magical winter setting.

www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com