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- Michigan-Based Non-Partisan & Non-Profit Org Educates Public On Ranked Choice VotingIf you feel frustrated by politics, you’re not alone. It feels like our political system is dominated by special interests & SuperPACs. There is a Michigan-based volunteer-run, non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to educating the Michigan public about Ranked Choice Voting - or RCV. Joining Chris to share more about their mission is the Executive Director for the Rank MI Vote Ballot Question Committee, Pat Zabawa!28 min
- Rathbun Insurance Achieves a Recovery Friendly Workplace Accreditation via MI Public Health InstituteLife can be hard, and work can be hard. When the pressure gets too high, sometimes people lean on destructive habits to get through the days. Those who fight their way out of those habits can use all the help they can get. Joining Chris to tell a pretty remarkable story of an employer earning a “Recovery Friendly Workplace” status is Partner & President of Rathbun Insurance of Lansing, Laura Stoken, and Program Manager of Michigan Recovery Friendly Workplace initiative from the MI Public Health Institute, Nicki Gabel!21 min
- Samantha Harkins Joins Lansing Parks Foundation & Sets Big GoalsLike most cities, Lansing has a robust park system. But parks don’t just happen - they need to be funded, maintained, and marketed as well. Joining Chris to tell us about complexities of funding a metropolitan park system is the is new Executive Director of the Lansing Parks Foundation, Samantha Harkins!19 min
- Jon Horford Leads Lansing School’s Student Development ProgramLansing has produced a lot of talented people, and talented people are often lured away to chase their dreams elsewhere. Every now and then we get a star to return home. Joining Chris to share the story of Lansing School’s Student Development Program is its founder, Jon Horford!18 min
- Local Remodeling Company Expands Offerings Via Acquisition of Legacy BrandCustom Built has been offering first class design and home renovations in Michigan for 20 years. Now, as they are hitting their stride, their leaders are here to share big news about the acquisition of a complimentary local business. Joining Chris to share the details are Founder and Chief Visionary Officer, Michael Flory, and Director of Marketing and Sales, Isabelle Braeutigam!32 min
- Rivertown Kayaks Offers Unique View of Lansing’s RiverfrontOutdoor Recreation is a critical component to a vibrant and energized city. Lansing is a river city afterall, so let’s discuss how you can get out on the water! Joining Chris to share the offerings and passion behind Rivertown Kayaks with Co-Founder Paul Brogan!15 min
- DBI Becomes State’s Second Michigan Employee Owned Company Via New Pilot ProgramThe Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity - or LEO - and the Michigan Center for Employee Ownership - or MICEO - announced the State’s second company to transition to Employee Owned - and that company is Lansing’s DBI, a local and legacy Haworth furniture dealer. Joining Chris to share what this means and why it’s important are DBI President & CEO Mr. George Snyder, and Vice President and COO Mr. Steve Klaver23 min
- Lansing Chamber Launches THRIVE: Leadership Development for Every StageChris has touted Lansing’s depth and breadth of business support for years. Today’s show is yet another example of ways your business can get the tools it needs to thrive. Joining him to share the details of the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce’s new THRIVE series - “Leadership Development for Every Stage” is their Talent Development Manager, Sarah Bakken!17 min
- All Of The Above Hip Hop Academy Present the 5th Annual Cap City Breaking Jam on 8/15 at Lansing ShuffleIn August 2021, Hip Hop Appreciation month became a state holiday. All of the Above Hip Hop Academy (AOTA) immediately got after it. On August 15th, AOTA will be hosting the 5th annual Cap City Breaking Jam at the Lansing Shuffle. Joining Chris to share the history and details of this amazing event is the Executive Director of All of the Above Hip Hop Academy, Ozay Moore!27 min
- The Empowerment Institute for Michigan Delivers Curriculum to Restore Passion to the WorkplaceIt’s become commonplace for people to complain about work. Many will flippantly make disparaging comments about their jobs, and others feel real disdain and disengagement about their worklives. A group of professionals have decided it’s time to change that thought process and launched the Empowerment Institute for Michigan. Joining Chris to discuss their mission and curriculum are President, Dr. Tonya Bailey, and COO Amy Partin!27 min
About Michigan Reimagined
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Michigan Reimagined tells the stories of people and organizations who are driving Michigan’s economic sustainability. Chris believes that Michigan residents often lead with an apology for the…
shortcomings of this fabulous state, and he thinks that is unnecessary. Every city has its perks and problems. Instead of complaining about what we don’t have, healthier behavior is finding those doing great work and giving them a platform to share their results. Whether it’s new restaurants, housing stock, talent retention, transportation innovation, tourism, development incentives, placemaking or arts – this state is full of passionate people in action. Hear their stories in 15 minute, deep-dive interviews on Michigan Reimagined.