Michigan Reimagined

Michigan Reimagined

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Michigan Reimagined episodes

  • Ep. 115: New Funding Mechanism for Start-ups
    Entrepreneurs and small business drive a significant percentage of our economy. On Michigan Reimagined, we have highlighted dozens of initiatives meant to assist start-ups. Today, we’ll hear about a brand new pre-seed fund offered through the Michigan State University Foundation called Michigan Rise. Joining Chris to tell us more is Michigan Rise Executive Director, Jeff Wesley, and Director Prem Bodagala!
    17 min
  • Ep. 114: The Arts Navigate the Pandemic
    The Corona-virus pandemic has devastated countless lives, and ground virtually all normalcy including schools, sports, jobs and the economy in general. Unless you’re connected directly, you may have undervalued the effects it has had on the arts.

    Joining Chris to discuss how the arts are navigating the pandemic is the Owner & Director of Opportunity Arts, Mike Marriott.
    17 min
  • Ep. 113: TA Forsberg Makes Tiny Homes Come To Life
    A wider variety of housing options is something communities clamor for to remain competitive to attract new residents and to drive their economy. One housing variety that is becoming a bigger deal, is tiny homes.

    Joining Chris to talk about a new neighborhood exclusively made up of Tiny Homes is the President of TA Forsberg, Mr. Brent Forsberg!
    17 min
  • Ep. 111: "Ngage" - MI Top 50 Companies To Watch
    Each year the Michigan Celebrates Small Business organization - or MCSB - publishes their “Michigan Top 50 Companies to Watch”. Ngage Management of Okemos was selected for one of the coveted positions from a state-wide pool of candidates.

    In this episode, Chris is joined by Tobi Lyon, CEO of Ngage Management, to discuss what makes Ngage such a special small business!
    17 min
  • Ep. 110: Chamber Supports Business Despite Work-From-Home
    The Chamber of Commerce is known to be a resource for and a connector of businesses. You think of seminars, meetings and mixers. But what do you do as a Chamber when businesses are closed and everyone is staying at home? You adjust!

    To discuss how one chamber adjusted, Chris is joined by Michelle Rahl, VP of Member Engagment for the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce!
    17 min
  • Ep. 109: Public Transit Adjust For Pandemic
    Public transportation is something many communities and its citizens rely on. But how do you manage transit during a pandemic that has many staying at home, or social distancing?

    To share one organization’s path, Chris is joined by Brad Funkhouser, CEO of CATA - Capital Area Transportation Authority!
    16 min
  • Ep. 108: Small Business Assistance During Coronovirus
    Economic Development Agencies have been on a roll revitalizing our state through recruiting, advocacy, policy and funding. Then, the Corona-virus hit.

    To help discuss how Economic Development Agencies pivot during these disruptive times, Chris is joined by Keith Lambert, VP of Business Attraction at LEAP - the Lansing Economic Area Partnership!
    16 min
  • Ep. 107: Marketing Strategies in the New Normal
    The changing landscape for marketing and business development due to the Coronavirus is undeniable. Advertising, Networking, Tradeshows and Client Meetings all have been disrupted and businesses who expect to survive during the new normal must remain nimble.

    In this episode, Chris is joined by Julie Holton, Principal Strategist & Owner of MConnexions, to discuss how companies have been adjusting to the “new normal”.
    16 min
  • Ep. 106: Downtown Organizations Stay Strong Amid Adversity
    Michigan has seen strong results in efforts to revitalize aging downtowns. Then the pandemic hit, followed by protests and riots amid outrage over police killings of minorities. Many "downtowns" across the country experienced damage to storefronts, vacant due to the Stay Home, Stay Safe order. How much momentum has been lost and where do we go from here?

    In this episode, Chris is joined by Cathleen Edgerly, Executive Director of Downtown Lansing, to discuss all that and more!
    18 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…