Guest: Tom Eastwood, Business Manager for IBEW Local 665

Guest: Tom Eastwood, Business Manager for IBEW Local 665

One of the biggest challenges in Michigan for business owners and managers is closing the "talent gap" with qualified employees as well as retaining them long term. Brian's guest to discuss this issue is Wendy Block, Vice President of Business Advocacy for the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. This is part two of their conversation.

One of the biggest challenges in Michigan for business owners and managers is closing the "talent gap" with qualified employees as well as retaining them long term. Brian's guest to discuss this issue is Wendy Block, Vice President of Business Advocacy for the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. This is part one of a two part conversation.

The task of finding skilled workers of all types is a constant battle for businesses big and small. Brian's guest today to discuss that topic is, Amanda Fischer, Policy and Talent Manager at the Lansing Chamber of Commerce.

Guests:
Jim Curran & Tommy Truong. Great Lakes Reality Labs

Guests:
Jim Curran & Tommy Truong, Great Lakes Reality Labs

Brian’s passion is telling the story of the need for people to be engaged with the need for Michigan to train, recruit and retain a skilled labor force. He works with many union and non-union businesses to take this critical issue that is impacting significantly our businesses here in Michigan.

This SPOTLIGHT Podcast is featured as the fine segment on "Business Rap" every Tuesday at 9am on the SPOTLIGHT Radio Network. You can also watch production live on Facebook or listen on demand on your favorite podcast platforms including: Spreaker, iTunes, iHeartRadio, and Spotify.

Guest: Wendy Smith

Brian’s passion is telling the story of the need for people to be engaged with the need for Michigan to train, recruit and retain a skilled labor force. He works with many union and non-union businesses to take this critical issue that is impacting significantly our businesses here in Michigan.

This SPOTLIGHT Podcast is featured as the fine segment on "Business Rap" every Tuesday at 9am on the SPOTLIGHT Radio Network. You can also watch production live on Facebook or listen on demand on your favorite podcast platforms including: Spreaker, iTunes, iHeartRadio, and Spotify.