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- Ep. 285: The Importance of Housing for Economic Growth (part 2)Affordable housing is crucial for attracting and retaining a growing workforce, yet affordability is declining nationwide. Joining Chris to discuss part two of this housing conversation is an impressive panel of experts - including the President of TA Forsberg, Brent Forsberg, the Chief Operating Officer for LEAP, Keith Lambert, the Secretary Treasurer at the Michigan Laborers District Council, Alex Zurek, and Vice President of Investor Relations, Mike Ibarra!36 min
- Ep. 284: The Importance of Housing for Economic Growth (part 1)Affordable housing is crucial for attracting and retaining a growing workforce, yet affordability is declining nationwide. Michigan is taking action to address this challenge. Joining Chris to talk about the state's first-ever statewide housing plan - in a TWO-PART SERIES - are the President of TA Forsberg, Brent Forsberg, the Chief Operating Officer for LEAP, Keith Lambert, the Secretary Treasurer at the Michigan Laborers District Council, Alex Zurek, and the Vice President of Investor Relations, Mike Ibarra!34 min
- Ep. 283: Capital City Film Festival Returns for 2024We’re on the cusp of the newest season of the award winning Capital City Film Festival! Joining Chris to share this year’s details as we know them at this time are Festival Director Emma Selby, Co-Program Director Jason Gabriel and Board of Director Member & Secretary Samantha Le!21 min
- Ep. 282: Justine Bell Starts Own Firm - Wins Athena AwardIt’s refreshing to meet young business people taking risks, finding success and winning awards. Today, we get to meet a local success story - the Principal of BeneGuides, Justine Bell!25 min
- Ep. 281: Trade Network Refines The Barter SystemThe concept of bartering - exchanging goods & services with another person without using money - has been around for centuries. Joining Chris to share a modern and structured bartering system is the CEO of Trade Network, Evan Kay!20 min
- Ep. 280: TechSmith Thrives to New Heights and to a New SpaceChris loves to highlight significant regional employers - especially brands you may have heard of but don’t really know what they fully do. Joining Chris to share her story is the CEO of TechSmith, Wendy Hamilton!17 min
- Ep. 279: EATRAN to Resume Connector Service, Expands Mobility for ResidentsEfficient public transportation and connecting communities is a must if you want to have a vibrant community. Joining Chris to share the story of - and some new services by - the Eaton County Transportation Authority are EATRAN Board Chair and County Commissioner, Terrance Augustine, and the CEO of CATA and Executive Director of EATRAN, Brad Funkhouser!26 min
- Ep. 278: The Lansing Promise Continues to DeliverMany would say that nothing is more important to the sustainability of a community than the ability to prepare your residents for the jobs available. The Lansing Promise Foundation is a local organization that truly puts its mission where its mouth is. Joining Chris to teach us more about the Lansing Promise is Executive Director, Justin Sheehan!26 min
- Ep. 277: Hospitality Training Institute of MI Launches New CurriculumThe hospitality industry employs a huge number of people and, like any industry, they require training and support. Joining Chris to discuss the work of the Hospitality Training Institute of Michigan is President and CEO, Justin Winslow, and VP of Marketing and Membership Strategy, Emily Daunt!25 min
- Ep. 276: Retail & Restaurant Real Estate Update Post-CovidEveryone is engaged when it comes to retail shops and restaurants. They tend to drive the fun of a community. Joining Chris to give an update on the retail and restaurant markets are the Retail Advisors for Martin Commercial Properties, Carson Patten and Samantha Le!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.