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- Ep. 185: Local Physical Therapy Firm Broadens Affiliations & ProgramsA little more than a year ago, Chris interviewed a local company that was growing by leaps and bounds. In this episode, we get to visit again with Orthopaedic Rehab Specialists - a mid-Michigan physical therapy firm - and learn about many of their new endeavors from the Chief Executive Officer of ORS, Kevin Barclay!20 min
- Ep. 184: The Ovation Music & Arts Venue is UnveiledIf you’re like Chris, you enjoy live music, great art, and community events. Sadly, he usually must travel out of mid-Michigan to Grand Rapids or Detroit to see some of those things he's interested in. Joining Chris to share the newly announced Ovation music and arts center coming to Lansing is the Director of the Lansing Public Media Center, Dominic Cochran!22 min
- Ep. 183: Lansing Pharaohs Basketball Launches Inaugural SeasonLast fall Chris introduced this episode's guest, and at the time there was major excitement, but also more questions than answers. In case you missed it, Lansing is getting its own professional basketball team and they tip off their inaugural season on March 18th. Here to discuss the launch of the Lansing Pharaoh’s is Founder & President, Chris Jackson!19 min
- Ep. 182: Michigan Developer Proposes Unique Project in East LansingThe City of East Lansing has been undergoing quite a renaissance over the past 4 years with a series of new mixed-use development projects, most with an emphasis on student living. Joining Chris to discuss a very different type of development proposed in the city is the Director of Development for River Caddis, John McGraw!22 min
- Ep. 181: Local BBQ Team Expands Into Pizza BusinessThe pandemic has disrupted virtually all forms of business, but the restaurant industry has been particularly hard hit. However, there are some amazing stories of resilience and even expansion. Joining Chris to discuss how one brand has navigated the past few years are the co-owners of Saddleback BBQ, and newly formed Slice by Saddleback, Travis Stoliker and Matt Gillett!25 min
- Ep. 180: Community Development Project at Pleasant Grove & Holmes, LansingThere is a new development project coming to the intersection of Pleasant Grove and Holmes in South Lansing. Joining Chris to discuss why that location is significant and what features this dynamic project will contain is the Executive Project Manager of Ferguson Development, Christopher Stralkowski!19 min
- Ep. 179: General Motors Makes Historic Investment in MichiganThe promise of electric motor vehicles has prompted significant investment from auto manufacturers. Joining Chris to discuss the newest and massive investment announcement, and what it means to Michigan, is the President & CEO of LEAP, the Lansing Economic Area Partnership, Bob Trezise!22 min
- Ep. 178: “Red Bike” Puts A New Spin On Delivery In LansingThe pandemic has reduced society's willingness to dine in restaurants or frequent busy stores. Delivery has become king. Today we have a guest that has a unique spin on Delivery in greater Lansing. Joining Chris is the Founder of Red Bike Delivery, Jeremy Hurt!17 min
- Ep. 177: Financial Technology Relocates to Vibrant Downtown East LansingDecades ago, businesses fled the downtowns and evolved in the suburbs. Today we are seeing more businesses valuing being back in the thick of it all. Joining Chris to give us the story of a company relocating into a downtown setting is the Vice President of Financial Technology of East Lansing, Sara Frank-Hepfer!19 min
- Ep. 176: Good Fruit Video Founder Delivers in Many WaysOur great state is made up of amazing people who bring many talents to our communities. Today we get to speak with a great local businessman who has a unique second organization as well. In this episode, Chris is joined by the Co-Founder and Visionary for Good Fruit Video and Founder of Beyond Our Barriers, Justin Caine!19 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.