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- Wellness Alternatives Takes a New Approach to HealthcareHealthcare is a hotly discussed topic. There’s a new practice in mid-Michigan whose tagline is “Supporting Health, Not Just Treating Disease”. Joining Chris to discuss the techniques and their refreshing attitude is the Founder of Wellness Alternatives in Okemos, Dr. Janet Eng!20 min
- Choose Lansing Reports Annual Findings - Bullish on the FutureThe pandemic disrupted life in many ways, and there are entities still measuring the recovery of various industries. Choose Lansing recently held its annual meeting and shared the 2024 numbers for hospitality, conventions, and tourism. Joining Chris to share the findings and discuss the near-term Lansing momentum is President and CEO of Choose Lansing, Julie Pinkston!24 min
- Strike Out Baseball Lansing - The Great Reveal!In July 2021 we introduced a concept being discussed called Strikeout Baseball. A few years - and lots of hard work later - the team is back to announce the grand opening. Joining Chris to discuss the path, and the future, is the Founder of Strikeout Baseball - Jeff Lazaros, Community Ambassador & Board Member - Ashlee Willis and Mayor of Lansing, Andy Schor!23 min
- Moss Man LLC blends E-commerce, Retail and In Store Cooking to Drive Health & WellnessWith healthcare costs rising and the overall health of Americans declining, most are searching for simple and honest ways to stay healthy and avoid disease. Joining to share his health & wellness small business story is the owner of Lansing’s Moss Man Herbs, Darian Draper.32 min
- Chris Silker of Keller Williams-Advantage in Team Talks About 2025 TrendsHome ownership - and deciding when and how to take the plunge - can be complicated. You need an expert to help you navigate the trends and strategies. Joining to share some thought-starters is the owner of Keller Williams - Advantage in Team, Chris Silker.30 min
- Junior Achievement Empowers Students with Financial Literacy, Work Readiness, and Entrepreneurial SkillsMichigan is doubling down on its efforts to create a bright future for its residents. There are a lot of organizations working to put our youth in the best possible position to thrive. One organization in these crosshairs is Junior Achievement - a name you may be familiar with, but you may not know who they are and how they work. Joining Chris is the Senior District Director of the Junior Achievement of Mid Michigan, Susan ODell-Shilton.24 min
- MSU Research Foundation and Henry Ford Health Update On A New AllianceHealthcare has historically been an important topic. But recently - navigating our way out of a global pandemic, the financial well being of healthcare providers, and doctor & nurse burnout are common news topics. Joining to talk about a new partnership between a university and a century-old health care system are Frank Urban, Director of Venture Creation at Spartan Innovation - MSU Research Foundation and Lisa Prasad, Vice President & Chief Innovation Officer for Henry Ford Heath.33 min
- Woodchuck Revolutionizes Waste Management and Renewable EnergyRenewable energy and reducing waste are hot topics for Michigan, and pretty much everyone these days. Joining Chris to discuss their work in this space, their Grand Rapids facility, and an upcoming event, is the Founder and CEO of Woodchuck.ai and best selling author of “Unleashing Abundant Energy”, Todd Thomas.24 min
- Forsberg Real Estate Talks Workforce HousingWe’ve talked regularly about the housing needs in Michigan, but what about the true affordability of housing and how it drives economic growth. Joining Chris to talk about the effects of housing affordability is the President of TA Forsberg, Mr. Brent Forsberg!28 min
- Capital City Film Festival Returns for 2025We’re on the cusp of the newest season of the award winning Capital City Film Festival! Here to share this year’s details as we know them at this time - are Festival Event Director Emma Selby, Co-Program Director Jason Gabriel and President of the Board Samantha Le!26 min
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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.