Michigan Reimagined

Michigan Reimagined

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Michigan Reimagined episodes

  • Ep. 85: Advocacy For Local Merchants
    The advent of on-line shopping has changed the way we purchase virtually everything we need, and the fate of retail shopping is being played out as we speak.
    However, there is a long standing advocacy group here in Michigan working hard to assist the merchants in our communities who are so vital to our economy.

    In this episode, Chris is joined by Meegan Holland, VP of Communications and Marketing for the Michigan Retailers Association.
    16 min
  • Ep. 84: Impressive Regional Development Funnel
    This whole show revolves around highlighting people and organizations driving Michigan’s vibrancy and economic sustainability. The sum of these stories appears to be paying off.

    In this episode, Chris is joined by Vice President of Business Attraction at LEAP, Keith Lambert.
    16 min
  • Ep. 83: Lansing Rotary Park Update
    Lansing unveiled a major improvement to its riverfront in late August/early September 2019 - called Rotary Park. Here to discuss what’s been done, and what comes next is the Executive Vice President of the Capital Region Community Foundation, Laurie Baumer.
    14 min
  • Ep. 82: Marijuana In Michigan
    While Michigan has allowed medical Marijuana for year, and voted to allow recreational use in 2018, municipalities are navigating their way through ordinances to allow marijuana - both medical and recreational. Many say the economic impact is undeniable. Here to discuss how this industry is establishing itself in Michigan is the Executive Vice President of Government Affairs and Business Development from Green Peak Innovations, Joe Neller.
    16 min
  • Ep. 80: Energy Developments Limited Invests In Michigan
    Michigan puts a lot of resources into courting out-of-state and out-of-country companies to invest in Michigan. At the same time, the world is keenly aware of the need for renewable and efficient energy to fuel our lives.

    In this episode, I'm joined by Jim Grant, CEO of North America for Energy Developments Limited, to discuss all this and more!
    16 min
  • Ep. 79: Placemaking and EPA Grants
    A tremendous amount of effort has gone into improving the aesthetic of our communities AND the preparation of potential development sites that have known contamination.

    In this episode, I am joined by Dillon Rush, Tri-County Development and Placemaking Manager for LEAP, to discuss two separate initiatives to improve the vibrancy of the community.
    16 min
  • Ep. 78: Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship
    Universities are primarily designed to give education to students and prepare them for careers after college. However, there is a huge subculture of innovation at many universities helping students and professors to create companies WHILE they’re in school.

    In this episode, I am joined by Aaryn Richard, Communications manager for the MSU Foundation and subsidiaries, AND Josh Cooper, CEO and founder of Skoop Inc, to talk about Michigan State University’s Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship
    16 min
  • Ep. 77: Michigan Made Holiday Art Exhibition
    Every year we run the holiday gauntlet which tends to begin with Halloween and end after New Years. Shopping is a large part of this season , and so is local music and art.

    In this episode, I am joined by Barb Whitney, Executive Director of the Lansing Art Gallery, to talk about a special event that mixes shopping and art!
    16 min
  • Ep. 76: Lansing 5:01 Capital Comeback
    The need for talent retention and attraction is well known, especially in Michigan where vibrancy and economic development is only limited by is desperate need for population growth.

    In this episode, I am joined by Chris Sell, Executive Director of Lansing 5:01, to talk about an interactive effort to retain the talent through a special seasonal event.
    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…