Michigan Reimagined
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Michigan Reimagined tells the stories of people and organizations who are driving Michigan's economic sustainability. Every city has its perks and problems. Instead of complaining about what we don't have, healthier behavior is finding those doing great work and giving them a platform to share their results. Whether it's new restaurants, housing stock, talent retention,..
Michigan Reimagined
1w ago
Today we have a returning guest where we’ll dive deeper into the prospect of owning a new home in this time of limited availability and challenged affordability. Joining Chris to talk about his company’s process for home ownership is the Founder and Owner of MCM Communities, Amin C. Khoury ..read more
Michigan Reimagined
2w ago
Most cities have community gathering places like convention centers, ballparks, festivals. Did you ever wonder how they’re operated and managed? Joining to discuss the work of the Lansing Entertainment & Public Facilities Authority is President and CEO, Scott Keith ..read more
Michigan Reimagined
3w ago
Affordable housing is crucial for attracting and retaining a growing workforce, yet affordability is declining nationwide. Joining Chris to discuss part two of this housing conversation is an impressive panel of experts - including the President of TA Forsberg, Brent Forsberg, the Chief Operating Officer for LEAP, Keith Lambert, the Secretary Treasurer at the Michigan Laborers District Council, Alex Zurek, and Vice President of Investor Relations, Mike Ibarra ..read more
Michigan Reimagined
1M ago
Affordable housing is crucial for attracting and retaining a growing workforce, yet affordability is declining nationwide. Michigan is taking action to address this challenge. Joining Chris to talk about the state's first-ever statewide housing plan - in a TWO-PART SERIES - are the President of TA Forsberg, Brent Forsberg, the Chief Operating Officer for LEAP, Keith Lambert, the Secretary Treasurer at the Michigan Laborers District Council, Alex Zurek, and the Vice President of Investor Relations, Mike Ibarra ..read more
Michigan Reimagined
1M ago
We’re on the cusp of the newest season of the award winning Capital City Film Festival! Joining Chris to share this year’s details as we know them at this time are Festival Director Emma Selby, Co-Program Director Jason Gabriel and Board of Director Member & Secretary Samantha Le ..read more
Michigan Reimagined
1M ago
The concept of bartering - exchanging goods & services with another person without using money - has been around for centuries. Joining Chris to share a modern and structured bartering system is the CEO of Trade Network, Evan Kay ..read more
Michigan Reimagined
2M ago
Chris loves to highlight significant regional employers - especially brands you may have heard of but don’t really know what they fully do. Joining Chris to share her story is the CEO of TechSmith, Wendy Hamilton ..read more
Michigan Reimagined
2M ago
Efficient public transportation and connecting communities is a must if you want to have a vibrant community. Joining Chris to share the story of - and some new services by - the Eaton County Transportation Authority are EATRAN Board Chair and County Commissioner, Terrance Augustine, and the CEO of CATA and Executive Director of EATRAN, Brad Funkhouser ..read more
Michigan Reimagined
2M ago
Many would say that nothing is more important to the sustainability of a community than the ability to prepare your residents for the jobs available. The Lansing Promise Foundation is a local organization that truly puts its mission where its mouth is. Joining Chris to teach us more about the Lansing Promise is Executive Director, Justin Sheehan ..read more
Michigan Reimagined
2M ago
The hospitality industry employs a huge number of people and, like any industry, they require training and support. Joining Chris to discuss the work of the Hospitality Training Institute of Michigan is President and CEO, Justin Winslow, and VP of Marketing and Membership Strategy, Emily Daunt ..read more