Diversity, Equity and Inclusion have grown beyond human resources buzzwords and into major directional changes for business, non-profits, and higher education. Lansing Community College has announced and soon will unveil a formal and impressive nod to the Changemakers and Trailblazer of Mid-Michigan. Joining Chris to share the story is LCC Foundation Executive Director Cathy Zell, and LCC President, Steve Robinson!

We talk quite a bit here on Michigan Reimagined about small and medium business support. It’s tough to find harder working and more passionate people than business owners, yet many spin their wheels and struggle to get the returns they feel they deserve. Joining Chris to discuss the services provided by Endurium Advisors are its Founding Partner, Eric Gerdes and their Automation Architect, Matt Downs!

There are several what I would call behind-the-scenes industries when it comes to the revitalization of Michigan. One is environmental consulting. One Lansing-area firm has been growing and winning awards. Joining Chris to share the story of TriTerra is the Director of Economic Development, Dave VanHaaren!

Building your company’s brand to drive new business & awareness is one of the most important things an organization can do. If you’re not good at doing this yourself, you hire an expert. Joining Chris to share the story and the services of Güd Marketing in Old Town Lansing is its Principal and President, Debbie Horak and the Strategic Planning Director, Jill Holden!

Michigan has deployed a tremendous amount of resources to change the world's narrative of Michigan for the better. One area of our state resources that has come under fire is the quality of our K-12 education system. Joining Chris to share some statistics, and what’s being done to make Michigan a more credible developer of talent, is the Program Director for the School of Education at Calvin University, Erek Kooyman!

The US microbrewery revolution is nearly 30 years old now, and Michigan is a nationally renowned “beer state”. Chris loves the experiences and the opportunities to hear the backstory of these artisans. Joining Chris to share the story of Sleepwalker Brewing in Lansing’s REO Town is Owner and Brewer, Jeremy Sprague!

Chris loves getting to meet fantastic people and companies throughout Michigan, especially those who advocate for the Michigan brand. This episode's guest is a perfect example of Michigan passion. Joining Chris is photographer and emmy-award winning filmmaker Mr. Stephen McGee!

Business Owners are often too engrossed in operating their business to deliberately drive the value of their company up as they prepare to exit. Joining Chris to explain the offerings of an outsourced service called Exit Factor, are Exit Strategists Jessica Starks and Tom Donaldson!

Each year the Michigan Celebrates Small Business organization - or MCSB - publishes their “Michigan Top 50 Companies to Watch”. Custom Built Design & Remodeling of Okemos was selected for one of the coveted positions from a state-wide pool of candidates. Joining Chris to discuss what makes Custom Built a special small business is Owner, CEO, and Visionary Michael Flory!

Dégagé Ministries provides Emergency, Empowerment, and Engagement services to people experiencing homelessness or poverty in Grand Rapids. Joining Chris to discuss the services provided by Dégagé and a new housing program is its Executive Director Thelma Ensink!