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The Flint Institute of Arts does a fantastic job of telling the story of history through the artifacts, paintings, tapestries and other objet des arts.

Links:

https://www.flintarts.org/

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With Tourism, it's quite a challenge to get people to come to your city and spend their hard-earned money. But what about getting people just to come to the state? Dave Lorenz, Vice-President at Travel Michigan for the Michigan Economic Development Corporation faces that challenge every day. He and his team are responsible for the "Pure Michigan" tourism campaign that helps drive billions in revenue to our state.

Links

Plan your trip at https://michigan.org

Pure Michigan on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/puremichigan

Pure Michigan on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/puremichigan/

Pure Michigan on Twitter - https://twitter.com/PureMichigan

Pure Michigan on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@puremichigan

Transcript:

Pop the Bubbly! 🍾 Hide Your Chocolate! 🍫 Episode 100 is here!

Can you believe this?

100 Episodes ... 95 amazing stories!

So what does the future hold for this show? What can you expect going forward? How can we reach even more people?

I discuss all of that in this episode!

Glastender Incorporated is built on two core philosophies: innovation and quality. This shows not only in the products that Glastender manufactures but with the relationship that management has with the employees as well as the customers. This investment in relationships has allowed Glastender to succeed and establish itself as an industry leader. The "Go-To" for restaurant and bar hardware.

With a company motto of "Expect More", they deliver on that promise time after time, in all things.

Links Mentioned In This Show:

Glastender Website: https://www.glastender.com/

This Episode was Sponsored by the Stevens Center for Family Business. You can get more information about this great organization by visiting their website here: https://www.svsu.edu/stevenscenterforfamilybusiness/

The museum for every car guy and car girl: the Gilmore Car Museum. Located outside of Battle Creek, Michigan, this rich and vibrant museum has something for everyone. And managing the over 400 cars at the museum is no easy feat. But with a passionate team, and avid car collectors, the museum manages the delicate ballet of vehicles throughout the seasons. With over 3,500 five-star reviews, it's easy to see why this place is a "must see".

Links:

Gilmore Car Museum Website: https://gilmorecarmuseum.org/

Gilmore Car Museum Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/GilmoreCarMuseum

I love skiing. And so do many other Michiganders. So having the chance to sit and talk with Pete Meyer, Co-Owner of Caberfae Peaks, was a real treat. Learning the history and philosophy behind this wonderful Michigan Ski Resort was a real blessing. I do believe that culture flows downhill. And listening to Pete, I now understand why Caberfae Peaks is such a wonderful place to enjoy the day!

In this episode, Pete shares:

• The history of Caberfae Peaks
• The unique approach Caberfae Peaks takes to Families
• What the future holds for Caberfae Peaks

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Abby loves story. So much so that she now uses stories across all of Pet Angel Adoptions' social media platforms. The goals: find the perfect forever home for the cats in their no-kill shelter. And the innovation doesn't stop there. Because another goal is to make sure that the cats don't come back to the rescue.

Pet Angel Adoption is a no-kill cat rescue located in Frankenmuth, Michigan.

Connect with Pet Angel Adoption: https://petangeladoption.com/

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Studies prove that success creates success. And nothing exemplifies this than the remarkable come-back story of downtown Flint, Michigan. Greg Fiedler shares the incredible journey from renovating one burned out building to revitalizing the entire downtown Flint Area.

Links:

Greater Flint Arts Council Website

Downtown Flint Festival and Activities Website

It's not every day that an invention sparks an entire industry. But this is what Al Thieme did when multiple sclerosis robbed a beloved family member of her independence. Al decided to build something that gave it back to her. And his invention, and his company, now helps tens of thousands of people to regain their independence every single day. But their journey was not an easy one.

In this episode, President and CEO Beth Thieme shares with us the incredible story behind Amigo Mobility International, how they weathered turbulent times, and what good things Amigo is doing for the planet.

Links:

Amigo Mobility International Website: https://www.myamigo.com/

Amigo Mobility International Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/AmigoMobilityCenterBridgeport

I love the close connection that Michiganders feel with history. Our state seems to have been at the forefront of a lot of monumental decisions that took other states, and even the United States, decades to catch up. And through this lens, Matt VanAcker and his team at the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing Michigan present this history to hundreds of thousands of people every single year.

In this episode, Matt shares with us:

• Some of forward-thinking legislation that Michigan Enacted Before Any Other State
• How his team strives to provide everyone, independent of their political views, a wonderful experience at the Capitol
• How his team is working to preserve even more of Michigan's Rich History

Links:

Michigan State Capitol Tours