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- Ep. 175: Michigan Firm Launches New Venture to Eradicate PFASOn Michigan Reimagined we discuss a variety of topics - making Michigan an attractive and clean place to live and great start-up companies among them. Today we get to discuss both! Joining Chris to introduce a new Michigan-based company whose mission is to permanently eradicate PFAS risks to human health and ecosystems are the Director of Venture Creation for Spartan Innovations, Brad Fingland and Co-Founder and CEO of Enspired Solutions, Dr. Denise Kay!25 min
- Ep. 174: MEDC Competes to Win on Economic Development in MichiganThe Michigan Economic Development Corporation is the state’s spearhead when it comes to economic development in Michigan. Joining Chris to discuss a new look on 2022 initiatives and strategies is the Executive Vice President & Chief Business Development Officer for the MEDC, Josh Hundt!20 min
- Ep. 173: MSU Professors Open Book Store, Cafe & Wine BarWe are knee deep in a long-term pandemic which has upended businesses of all kinds. Even before the pandemic, retail shopping was being revolutionized by the advent of on-line shopping. But some business owners - and industries - are forging ahead nonetheless.
Joining Chris to share a great new business about to hit mid-Michigan are the Co-Owners of Hooked, Matt Grossman & Sarah Reckhow!18 min - Ep. 172: Lansing Art Gallery Relocates DowntownEvery quality community has a quality art gallery, and Lansing is no different. Joining Chris to give us an update on our Lansing Art Gallery and Education Center and some big news about their facility, is the Executive Director, Barb Whitney!18 min
- Ep. 171: LEAP’s One and All Entrepreneur Assistance ProgramSupport for entrepreneurship in Michigan can be found in a lot of places - and in Mid-Michigan, you will often find LEAP - the Lansing Economic Area Partnership, leading the charge.
Joining Chris to discuss the newest class of the One and All program are our friends from LEAP. The Chief Equity and Development Officer, Tony Willis, and Director of Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Development, Katlyn Cardoso!20 min - Ep. 170: It's the Holiday Season for Opportunity ArtsThe winter holidays are upon us, and many people think about attending community events & sharing culture this time of year. In this episode Chris welcomes back the Owner & Director of Opportunity Arts, Mike Marriott, to discuss the upcoming "12 Days of Christmas" Art Event Series hitting Lansing this year!18 min
- Ep. 169: Environmental Solutions Firm Continues to GrowThere are several what I would call behind-the-scenes industries when it comes to the revitalization of Michigan; one of them being environmental consulting. A Lansing-area owned and operated firm has been growing and winning awards and joining Chris to share their story is the CEO and Principal Scientist for Triterra, Don McNabb!18 min
- Ep. 168: Capitol National Bank Unveils New LocationFinancial Institutions are critical to the economic development of our communities. I’ve also learned that banks are not all the same. Joining Chris to share the Capitol National Bank story, and a new endeavor, is the President of Capitol National Bank, Ed Harden!20 min
- Ep. 167: Local Health & Well-Being Non-Profit Adds Significant AdditionOn March 3rd, 2020 I completed an interview with our next guest. Little did I know it would be the last face-to-face interview I’d conduct for a while. Back then, we discussed the beginning of a transformational redevelopment project of the Allen Neighborhood Center in Lansing's Eastside. Joining Chris to share the status of this great project is the Director of the Allen Neighborhood Center, Joan Nelson!24 min
- Ep. 166: Gillespie Group Brings New Developments to Mid-MichiganThe Gillespie Group has been breathing new life throughout Michigan with unique and inspired redevelopment projects. Joining Chris to discuss a few new concepts and some recent grand opening announcements is the President of the Gillespie Group, Pat Gillespie!17 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.