Chris Holman speaks with Lorri Rishar, Owner & CEO, EDGE, Michigan AARP President from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference.

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Chris Holman speaks with Ryan Hundt, CEO, Michigan Works! Association, and Jeremy Hendges, Executive Director, The Michigan Center for Adult College Success, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference.

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Chris Holman speaks with Glenn Stevens Jr., Executive Director, MICHauto, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference.

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Chris Holman speaks with Tammy Carnrike, COO, Detroit Regional Chamber, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference.

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Chris welcomes back Anthony Dalimonte, Associate, Foster Swift, Southfield, MI, but 6 offices serving Michigan

We’ve seen headlines about the NCAA settling a major class action involving revenue sharing—can you walk us through what happened in that case and what revenue sharing means?

So with all this change, where do things actually stand now?

For families with high school and college athletes—especially those starting to get recruited—what should they be doing now to be protected and keep up with these changes?

So how do folks attend Foster Swift’s Sports Law group’s August 19, 2025, 7PM Webinar on College Recruiting and What Parents Need to Know?

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Chris Holman welcomes back Jason Cords, Executive Manager, Shaheen Chevrolet, Shaheen Cadillac, Lansing, MI.

Have tarriffs impacted operations these past couple of months?

Has the truck market remained strong?

Which is stronger this year, hybrid or EVs?

Your back room is still busy?

How's the market for the Cadillac Escalade this year?

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Chris Holman welcomes Kristina Johnston, Chief Operating Officer Flint & Genesee Group, Flint, MI.

There were several questions Chris wanted to find things out from Kristina in this conversation.

How has the Forward Together vision influenced strategic priorities across the Flint & Genesee Group and its divisions?

Which of the five key indicators—wages, in-migration, education, GDP, and poverty—has seen the most encouraging progress?

Can you share how initiatives like Make Your Move and Flinterns are directly impacting talent attraction in Genesee County?

What kinds of transformational projects are you pursuing, and how could they accelerate regional growth?

How are partnerships and data-driven insights shaping future decisions to improve Genesee County’s competitiveness by 2040?

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Chris Holman welcomes Laura Sheeran, Project Manager at Kinexus Group, Benton Harbor, MI.

There were several questions Chris had for Laura in this conversation:

Welcome Laura, remind us about Kinexus, and how it's involved with the Manufacturing Growth Alliance?

Tell me more about MGA and Industry 4.0 funding?

Are there specific regions that MGA supports?

When is the deadline to apply for funding?

If I’m an employer listening, where do I go to apply?

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“When One Door Closes Another One Opens... But it’s Hell in the Hallway"!

Vic Verchereau welcomes Mark Sauter, who is Founder and President of GTP Associates, Inc.

In 2002, after a 22-year career with Dow Corning Corporation (Midland, MI), Mark established GTP Associates, Inc., Growth Through People, which helps organizations simultaneously improve performance, people, leadership, and cultural vitality. Mark has authored two books, available on Amazon.com: Bringing Meaning into Monday: A Sustainable Approach to Bottom Line Success (2009) and Finding Meaning in a Teeter Totter World (2013).

Mark works closely with the Great Lakes Bay Region’s Conscious Capitalism movement, helping organizations put concepts into practice. He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Superior (1980), earning degrees in Information Systems, Business Management and Chemistry.

Mark currently resides in Midland, Michigan, but Leadership Lowdown host Vic Verchereau asked Mark to share his thoughts and challenge us to grow as leaders. Grab your pen and a notepad and get ready! Mark has much to offer!

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Chris Holman welcomes Kevin Todd, CPA and Senior Manager, Maner Costerisan, Lansing, MI.

Q1: For listeners who may not be familiar, can you share more about what the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is?

A: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law on July 4, 2025, is a sweeping, nearly 900-page piece of legislation that touches on everything from taxes and health care to energy policy. It makes many provisions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act permanent and introduces new tax rules—some temporary, some permanent—that will impact both individuals and businesses. While the goal was simplification and economic growth, the reality is that the law is complex, and its impact will vary depending on your situation.

Q2: The law brings back something called “bonus depreciation” for businesses, can you explain what that is?

A: Bonus depreciation allows businesses to write off the full cost of certain equipment or property in the year they buy it, instead of spreading out the deduction over time. By making this permanent, the OB3 Act gives business owners a big incentive to invest in things like machinery, equipment, technology, or other assets. The 100% bonus depreciation is for property acquired and placed in service on or after January 19, 2025. It’s a way to reduce taxes while growing your business.

Q3: There are also changes to how businesses can deduct research and development expenses. Why is that important?

A: The law raises the limit on how much businesses can deduct right away for research and development if that work is done in the U.S., which helps with cash flow. In contrast, expenditures on R&D that is conducted outside the U.S. must still be deducted over 15 years. This encourages businesses to invest in new ideas and products while benefiting from tax savings sooner. For example, paying engineers, chemists, or software developers who work on new products or process improvements in the U.S. can now be an immediate deduction.

Q4: Talk to me about Section 179 expenses. I know there were changes there too that are good for businesses.

A: Yes, the OB3 Act increases the amount businesses can expense to $2.5 million per year. This includes things like office furniture, technology, supplies, business vehicles and other tangible items. Whether you’re replacing outdated equipment or expanding operations, Section 179 helps make it more financially viable to reinvest in your business right away.

Q5: This is obviously a complex and wide-ranging law. What advice do you have for business owners or individuals trying to navigate these changes—and how can the experts at Maner help?

A: With so many new rules—and some taking effect at different times—it’s smart to get ahead of the changes and to build them into your business plans. Whether you’re considering making a big equipment purchase, investing in R&D, or just want to brainstorm about how these new rules can benefit your business, we can help. We have technical experts on staff who read the legislation and provide direction on how to make the most of the opportunities in the new tax laws. We can help you sort through the details and figure out what works best for your situation. Connect with us at 517.323.7500 or at manercpa.com.