Michigan Reimagined

Michigan Reimagined

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Michigan Reimagined episodes

  • Ep. 95: New Incentive For Downtown Businesses
    Downtown Lansing Inc. is dedicated to making Lansing a place where people want to be - by encouraging its businesses, neighborhoods, and stakeholders to build a dynamic culture known for its vibrancy, sustainable growth, and business friendly environment.

    In this epside, Chris is joined by Downtown Lansing's Executive Director, Cathleen Edgerly and it's Marketing and Design Specialist, Siso Dhladhla.
    16 min
  • Ep. 94: New Platform For Artists
    Art plays a major role in driving vibrancy in Michigan, and subsequently attracting talent for the great jobs we have.

    In this episode, Chris is joined by Jeremy Hurt, co-founder for The Artist's Umbrella.
    16 min
  • Ep. 92: Independent Consulting Assists Small Business
    There is a tremendous amount of energy being deployed to incubate start-up companies. The most undeserved group in our business communities are our established small businesses and they too are getting more and more support from outsiders.

    Joining Chris to discuss the small business consulting world is the President of Supplemental CEO, Teena Rairigh.
    16 min
  • Ep. 91: Defeat-the-Breach: Cyber-security Initiative
    Cyber-security, data breaches, identity theft and ransomware hackers are making the news at a frightening pace. As we review the headlines, most readers still don’t get it and even if they do, they don’t likely know how to change their behaviors.

    Here to unpack this daunting topic are three experts who have recently created a coalition for this cause called Defeat the Breach:

    Jeff Detlof, President of Providence Consulting
    Thad Morgan, Attorney at Fraser Trebilcock
    Barb Holland, Director at Truscott Rossman PR
    16 min
  • Ep. 90: Michigan State Innovation Ecosystem
    Michigan State University’s business start-up and support is second to none and we’ve highlighted their works a number of times on this show.

    In this episode, Chris is joined by Paul Jaques and Ken Szymusiak of The Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation to talk about their new roles within this ecosystem.
    16 min
  • Ep. 89: Real Estate Market Index Study
    This show centers around the vibrancy and economic sustainability of #Michigan and if you’re going to do these things right, you have to understand how real estate works in your region.

    In this episode, Chris is joined by Van Martin, President and CEO of Martin Commercial Properties.
    16 min
  • Ep. 88: Women's Center of Greater Lansing
    Excerpts of the Women's Center of Greater Lansing mission include: “A commitment to providing valuable, innovative resources and service” and “we want every woman who enters our center to develop intellectual, social, economic, and emotional strength”.

    In this episode, Chris is joined by Melina Brann, Executive Director of Women's Center of Greater Lansing, to discuss all this and more
    16 min
  • Ep. 87: Community Engagement From Millennial Entrepreneurs
    Every now and then you'll stumble across a citizen doing something unique and special to drive the region’s vibrancy.

    In this episode, Chris showcases three such individuals who have joined forces for the public good, despite being competitors in the corporate world:

    Katie Krick, Liberty Mutual Insurance Agent

    Justine Bell, Commercial Lines Producer at Cedar River Insurance Agency, Inc.

    Kirk Byrens State Farm Insurance Agency
    16 min
  • Ep. 86: Advocating for Downtown Vibrancy
    Downtown Lansing Inc. is dedicated to making Lansing a place where people want to be - by encouraging its businesses, neighborhoods, and stakeholders to build a dynamic culture known for its vibrancy, sustainable growth, and business friendly environment.

    In this episode, Chris is joined by Executive Director, Cathleen Edgerly to unpack how Downtown Lansing Inc operates to achieve results.
    16 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…