Michigan has deployed a tremendous amount of resources to change the world's narrative of Michigan for the better. One area of our state resources that has come under fire is the quality of our K-12 education system. Joining Chris to share some statistics, and what’s being done to make Michigan a more credible developer of talent, is the Program Director for the School of Education at Calvin University, Erek Kooyman!

The US microbrewery revolution is nearly 30 years old now, and Michigan is a nationally renowned “beer state”. Chris loves the experiences and the opportunities to hear the backstory of these artisans. Joining Chris to share the story of Sleepwalker Brewing in Lansing’s REO Town is Owner and Brewer, Jeremy Sprague!

Chris loves getting to meet fantastic people and companies throughout Michigan, especially those who advocate for the Michigan brand. This episode's guest is a perfect example of Michigan passion. Joining Chris is photographer and emmy-award winning filmmaker Mr. Stephen McGee!

Business Owners are often too engrossed in operating their business to deliberately drive the value of their company up as they prepare to exit. Joining Chris to explain the offerings of an outsourced service called Exit Factor, are Exit Strategists Jessica Starks and Tom Donaldson!

Each year the Michigan Celebrates Small Business organization - or MCSB - publishes their “Michigan Top 50 Companies to Watch”. Custom Built Design & Remodeling of Okemos was selected for one of the coveted positions from a state-wide pool of candidates. Joining Chris to discuss what makes Custom Built a special small business is Owner, CEO, and Visionary Michael Flory!

Dégagé Ministries provides Emergency, Empowerment, and Engagement services to people experiencing homelessness or poverty in Grand Rapids. Joining Chris to discuss the services provided by Dégagé and a new housing program is its Executive Director Thelma Ensink!

Spartan Innovations is committed to assisting technology start-ups here in Michigan. Joining Chris to share the story of a recent cohort and why it’s important is the Director of Venture Programming, Tom Stewart!

Businesses today rely on technology more and more, and there are many outsourced IT firms assisting businesses large and small. Joining Chris to discuss the services provided - and a unique scholarship program - by Kinetix are its Director of Marketing, Jeremy Johnson and Director of Technology, Mike Warmbier!

There are many non-profits out there delivering services to people who need it, and many host fundraising events to keep their mission moving forward. Joining Chris to share the story of the Davies Project, and their upcoming installment of Max’s Race is the Executive Director Pam Miklavcic as well as other members of her team!

In July 2021 we introduced a concept being discussed called Strikeout Baseball. Three years - and lots of hard work later - the team is back to give us a status update. Joining Chris to discuss an exciting concept planned for our region is the Founder of Strikeout Baseball Jeff Lazaros, President Jeff Burke, Community Ambassador & Board Member Ashlee Willis, and Major League Baseball Hall-of-Famer John Smoltz!