Many companies have philanthropic endeavors, and Maner Consterisan in mid-Michigan certainly does their part. Joining Chris to discuss how Maner functions as a successful business - and how they give back - is Maner Costerisan Principal, Sarah Jennings!

We discuss entrepreneurship and small business development regularly on this show. One area I’ve never covered is intellectual property. Inventors and innovators need to protect their inventions and processes. Joining Chris to share how that all works is Senior Attorney from Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC, Mr. Mikhail Murshak!

Whether you’re moving into a new home, or deciding you want to stay where you are but make some improvements, home ownership can be a complicated endeavor. Joining Chris to discuss a new program where homeowners can learn tips and tricks on how to turn your house into a home is the Marketing Manager for Custom Built Design and Remodeling, Isabelle Braeutigam!

The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) recently introduced the TREK Small Business Support Hub. This comprehensive resource center is designed to support small businesses and entrepreneurs in Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties. Joining Chris to explain the program is their Vice President of Small Business and Innovation, Harrison Leffel-Jones!

Purchasing a home is probably the most thrilling and frightening thing a person does in their lifetime. Understanding the process, trends, tricks and traps is intimidating so selecting a great realtor is critical. Someone Chris has gotten to know and trust is Chris Silker, from Keller Williams - Advantage in Team, and he is here to teach us some of what he knows!

Accumulating and managing wealth is - and should be - an extremely complex strategic process. Going it alone is not recommended if you have goals you want to achieve. Joining Chris to share how to create a comprehensive wealth creation and management plan are members of the Waggoner Financial team, President Kiley Eory, Director of Investment & Planning Ankit Jalan, and Financial Advisor Associate Jordan Bowman.

Michigan’s University Research Corridor is a leading national academic research cluster: fostering talent, academic research and economic revitalization in the state, and is created by an alliance of Michigan’s three leading research institutions - Michigan State, University of Michigan, and Wayne State University. Joining Chris to discuss the work of the URC is its Executive Director, Dr. Britany Affolter-Caine!

Allison Spooner is an author who writes emotional fiction with a hint of sarcasm. She joins Chris to share her journey as a writer and her new forthcoming book titled: The Things We Cannot Change: A Story About The Ghosts Created by Addiction

We've had Jerry Norris from The Fledge in Lansing on the show a number of times, but in this episode we get to discuss a new endeavor which will greatly expand the educational opportunities of those engaged at the Fledge, the purchase of Urbandale Farms. Jerry is back to discuss this bold new step!

There is a lot of discussion about talent attraction and workforce preparation these days. Fortunately we have groups like the Michigan College Access Network, or MCAN, who are contributing in a big way. Joining Chris to discuss MCAN’s work is their Executive Director, Ryan Fewins-Bliss!