Michigan Business Network

Michael Rogers talks with Jay Harrington, who with his wife Heather own and operate Life and Whim in Traverse City.

Chuck Hadden and Chris Holman discuss Michigan Manufacturers Association, as they are working to help recognize manufacturers for the tremendous work they do and the way they are inspiring the next generation of industry leaders to do more and go further.

November 9: The MFG Excellence Awards are coming to Lansing’s Crowne Plaza West. Award nominations are open through Thursday, September 14 (LESS THAN ONE WEEK LEFT)MMA wants to encourage all manufacturers and pro-manufacturing leaders to nominate those who represent the industry’s very best. Self-nominations are encouraged. Nominating is super easy this year — just go to the brand-new MIMFG.org and complete the online form.

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Chris Holman spends some time with Chuck Hadden, President & CEO Michigan Manufacturers Association, Lansing, MI, a few days before MMA's third annual Legislative Day Tuesday, September 12 it's an exciting all-day focus on the importance of advocacy and providing manufacturers the chance to use their voice about issues facing their business.

The first portion of Legislative Day is Lobby Day, an opportunity for manufacturers to dive deeper into the real world of lobbying at the Capitol, connect with leading legislators and broaden their skills

The second part is MMA’s annual Legislative Reception where nearly

100 of Michigan’s top policymakers and regulatory decision-makers will join manufacturers at MMA for an evening of conversation about

manufacturing and it’s role in Michigan.

Jeffrey Mosher catches up with Mike Johnston, Vice President of Government Affairs, Michigan Manufacturers Association, Lansing, MI, a few days before MMA's third annual Legislative Day Tuesday, September 12 it's an exciting all-day focus on the importance of advocacy and providing manufacturers the chance to use their voice about issues facing their business.

The first portion of Legislative Day is Lobby Day, an opportunity for manufacturers to dive deeper into the real world of lobbying at the Capitol, connect with leading legislators and broaden their skills

The second part is MMA’s annual Legislative Reception where nearly

100 of Michigan’s top policymakers and regulatory decision-makers will join manufacturers at MMA for an evening of conversation about

manufacturing and it’s role in Michigan.

Elyse Kopietz, Director of Communications, Marketing & Events,

Michigan Manufacturers Association, Lansing, MI, speaks with Jeffrey Mosher about MMA working to help recognize manufacturers for the tremendous work they do and the way they are inspiring the next generation of industry leaders to do more and go further.

November 9: The MFG Excellence Awards are coming to Lansing’s Crowne Plaza West. Award nominations are open through Thursday, September 14 (ONE WEEK LEFT)MMA wants to encourage all manufacturers and pro-manufacturing leaders to nominate those who represent the industry’s very best. Self-nominations are encouraged. Nominating is super easy this year — just go to the brand-new MIMFG.org and complete the online form.

On this segment of Around the State is Julie Parker, President of the Economic Development Foundation. The 504 Loan Program is one of the SBA's flagship products. In this segment we discuss the basics of the program through qualifying projects and how a borrower should prepare.

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Chris Holman recently spoke with Patti Poppe, president and CEO of CMS Energy, about completing her first year as CEO of Consumers Energy & CMS Energy July 1 and being the first female CEO in the 130-year history of the company; one of 32 Fortune 500 female CEOs in U.S.

Patti then explains to Chris that Consumers Energy only grows when Michigan grows CE and how Consumers has been ranked the #1 Michigan company to work for in the 2017 Forbes U.S. Best Major Employers Survey.

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Michael Rogers talks with business coach and consultant Tom Borg to learn more about the critical factors that contribute to small business success, including attracting the right team members, retaining crucial employees, identifying the right kind of potential clients, understanding client’s needs, wants and problems; ways to exceed customer service and product expectations, and the importance of regular follow-up with customers.

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Michael Rogers talks with business coach and consultant Tom Borg to learn more about the critical factors that contribute to small business success, including attracting the right team members, retaining crucial employees, identifying the right kind of potential clients, understanding client’s needs, wants and problems; ways to exceed customer service and product expectations, and the importance of regular follow-up with customers.

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Michael Rogers talks with business coach and consultant Tom Borg to learn more about the critical factors that contribute to small business success, including attracting the right team members, retaining crucial employees, identifying the right kind of potential clients, understanding client’s needs, wants and problems; ways to exceed customer service and product expectations, and the importance of regular follow-up with customers.

For more knowledge, news, and insights visit:

www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com