Sustainability has become more than a buzzword, it is driving innovation in all industries including some you may have never considered. Joining Chris to teach us more about a revolutionary construction process called Mass Timber is the Director of MassTimber at Michigan State University, Sandra Lupien!

Michigan legalized medical marijuana back in 2008, but in December 2019 recreational adult use was also legalized along with a massive revamp of how cannabis is to be grown, tested, transported and sold. Joining Chris to share their entrepreneurial story in this progressive industry are Sarah Birney and Bryan Madle, co-founders of Blooming Botanicals!

Anyone who follows college sports understands that student athletes and the work they perform on the court or field is big business, and it’s been contested that these athletes should get paid beyond the scholarships many receive for their work. Well - Name, Image and Likeness revenue has been approved recently. Joining Chris to discuss what that means, how it works, and how one local university is helping student athletes navigate this process is the Director of Player Relations & Program Advancement for MSU Football, Darien Harris and the President of Capitol National, Ed Harden.

Healthcare is a hotly discussed topic. Some ask, how do we encourage affordability and truly drive wellness in our population? Joining Chris to share an update on HealthBar, is the Founder & CEO Nathan Baar!

In August 2021, Hip Hop Appreciation month became a state holiday. One year after this important milestone, All of the Above Hip Hop Academy (AOTA) will be hosting its first annual AOTA Hip Hop week. To kick off the celebration, AOTA partnered with Lansing Parks and Recreation to offer a 5-day camp concluding with a breaking competition called the "Cap City Jam." Joining Chris to share and discuss the rundown of events is the Executive Director of All of the Above Hip Hop Academy, Ozay Moore!

Rooted Reverence took place in Mason, MI this June and exceeded expectations, and taught everyone a thing or two about arts promotion. To talk about all this and more, Chris welcomes back a friend of the show - the Owner & Director of Opportunity Arts, Mike Marriott!

Summer is in full swing, and calendars are filling up. In this episode Chris welcomes back a good friend of the show, Chris Sell - the Executive Director of Lansing 5:01, to discuss their summer calendar!

It’s been a year since the Capital Area Manufacturing Council hired its new Executive Director. We had her on soon after her appointment, now it’s time for an update! Joining Chris to discuss the progress of CAMC is their Executive Director, Cindy Kangas!

The pandemic has changed the world, in virtually every way. One group caught in the fallout are the non-profits. Joining Chris to share the story of how not-for-profit organizations have navigated their way through these troubling times are Rich Howard - the VP of Fund Development for the Davies Project, Nada Charara - Director of Development for American Red Cross, Carmen Turner - President/CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of Lansing, and Demphna Krikorian - Senior Director of Development for Child and Families Charites!

I’ve hosted shows highlighting IT firms who help business owners navigate their cybersecurity needs. If you’ve listened to them you’ve heard them all say it’s not a matter of if, but when, you’ll fall victim. Today we’ll be discussing what insurance companies know, have to say, and what they can offer to business owners. Joining Chris is Commercial Lines Producer from Cedar River Insurance, Katie Krick!