There are several what I would call behind-the-scenes industries when it comes to the revitalization of Michigan. One is environmental consulting. One Lansing-area owned and operated firm has been growing and receiving national recognition. Joining Chris to share their services and story is the Chief Culture Officer for Tri-Terra, JP Buckingham!

The parent company of Holland Home, one of the state's largest nonprofit senior living providers, has rebranded and aims to make a more substantial impact in the lives of older adults in the region. The Grand Rapids-based entity formerly known as Christian Living Services, is now known as Trillium Living. Joining Chris to share more details is Trillium Living CEO, Troy Vugteveen!

With the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) signed into law, significant tax changes are on the horizon for both individuals and businesses. What do you need to know? Well - let’s listen to the experts as we hear from Maner Costerisan Principal Jen Danko, and Senior Manager Kevin Todd!

Insurance - by definition - is something most people would rather not think about. After all, people and businesses pay real money in the hopes of never having to use the services they’re paying for. Joining Chris to shed some light on why NOT to neglect this critical industry - as a person and as a business - is State Farm agent, Kirk Byrens!

MSHDA, or the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, is a state agency that provides financial and technical assistance to create and preserve affordable housing in Michigan. It offers a wide variety of programs and resources for developers, homeowners, and renters statewide. Joining Chris to discuss more details and programming information is MSHDA CEO and Executive Director, Amy Hovey!

The Gillespie Group has been breathing new life throughout Michigan with unique and inspired redevelopment projects. Joining Chris to discuss the new Spartan Gateway at Michigan State University and the momentum of Downtown Lansing is the Founder and CEO of the Gillespie Group, Pat Gillespie!

What the world refers to as Football, and we Americans often refer to as Soccer, has grown exponentially in popularity over the last decade. Our state’s own Detroit City Football Club recently announced a major investment and huge upgrade in what is to be their new facility. Joining Chris to share the path and the details is the Co-Owner & CEO of the Detroit City Football Club, Sean Mann!

The world economy in early 2025 has been a roller coaster to say the least. Joining Chris to discuss the macroeconomic trends, news, and commentary - and what it might mean to you - are members of the Waggoner team - Founder, CEO Eric Waggoner, and Investment Associate, Mark Hu!

Having the right marketing agency guiding your entity can make or break your ability to achieve your mission. It’s easy as a leader to become antiquated quickly. Joining Chris to share how Güd Marketing serves their clients using the most up-to-date technologies are its Principal and President Debbie Horak and Director of Special Projects, Joel Newport!

The pandemic decimated the foot traffic in many cities, and Lansing may have been hurt more than most due to the state workers being allowed to remain home. Luckily there’s a group focused solely on creative solutions for businesses to thrive within the downtown. Joining Chris  to discuss their recent State of the City address is the Executive Director of Downtown Lansing, Inc., Cathleen Edgerly!