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- Ep. 305: Start Garden Launches 6th Annual Pitch CompetitionEntrepreneurship is a difficult path, but there are fantastic resources to help the process. Start Garden helps start-ups through its pitch competitions and co-working space located in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids. Joining Chris to share the story of Start Garden, and their upcoming installment of The 100 Pitch Competition is their Director of Community Relations, Laurie Supinski!23 min
- Ep. 304: Return to Office - A Furniture Company’s Updated PerspectiveThere’s been a lot of prognostication and chatter about return to office protocols as the pandemic fades further away. Joining Chris to give us an updated perspective from the Office Furniture industry is the Vice President of Sales for MarxModa, Brian Johnson!25 min
- Ep. 303: Michigan’s Outdoor Recreation Industry Drives National MomentumFor those of us who live here, Michigan is a wonderful place to get outdoors. Whether it’s the great lakes, skiing, hiking or ice fishing, we have plenty to feed our adventurous spirit. But did you know Michigan has a robust outdoor INDUSTRY business ecosystem? Joining Chris to share the efforts of Michigan’s Outdoor Recreation Industry Office is their Executive Director, Brad Garmon!29 min
- Ep. 302: The Amalgamation Project Returns, Highlighting the Michigan Music SceneMusic festivals - highlighting multiple artists at a single event - are all the rage. Lansing’s college radio station Impact 89FM referred to the last installment of the show we’re about to discuss as “A collection of talent sought to destroy the boundaries of genre, to make a new statement on the beauty of local music, and to testify to the joy and benefits of artistic collaboration.” That intrigued Crhis enough to discuss the upcoming Amalgamation Project II with drummer and show promoter, Bryan Knickerbocker!22 min
- Ep. 301: Lansing Community College Celebrates African American ContributionsDiversity, Equity and Inclusion have grown beyond human resources buzzwords and into major directional changes for business, non-profits, and higher education. Lansing Community College has announced and soon will unveil a formal and impressive nod to the Changemakers and Trailblazer of Mid-Michigan. Joining Chris to share the story is LCC Foundation Executive Director Cathy Zell, and LCC President, Steve Robinson!22 min
- Ep. 300: Endurium Provides Full Circle Business SolutionsWe talk quite a bit here on Michigan Reimagined about small and medium business support. It’s tough to find harder working and more passionate people than business owners, yet many spin their wheels and struggle to get the returns they feel they deserve. Joining Chris to discuss the services provided by Endurium Advisors are its Founding Partner, Eric Gerdes and their Automation Architect, Matt Downs!33 min
- Ep. 299: TriTerra Assists New Development With Environmental ServicesThere 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 firm has been growing and winning awards. Joining Chris to share the story of TriTerra is the Director of Economic Development, Dave VanHaaren!25 min
- Ep. 298: Güd Marketing Supports Organizations That Create Strong, Healthy CommunitiesBuilding your company’s brand to drive new business & awareness is one of the most important things an organization can do. If you’re not good at doing this yourself, you hire an expert. Joining Chris to share the story and the services of Güd Marketing in Old Town Lansing is its Principal and President, Debbie Horak and the Strategic Planning Director, Jill Holden!24 min
- Ep. 297: Calvin University Partners with Educators and Students to Address Lagging Test ScoresMichigan 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!28 min
- Ep. 296: Sleepwalker Brewery Provides Unique Flavor to Lansing’s REO TownThe 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!24 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.