"The biggest predictor of success in your economy is the education level of the labor force, of the residents." – Ned Staebler, president and CEO, TechTown Detroit; VP for economic development, Wayne State University Tune into Episode #26 of #TheGreenStream with Terry Barclay, chair of SBN Detroit and president and CEO of Inforum. In this episode, Barclay sits down with Staebler to discuss his work at Wayne State and TechTown. They dive into conversations about the significance of economic sustainability for small businesses, the influence of education on sustainability initiatives, strategic ..read more

"I figured, okay, five years, that'll be a good ending. Well, here's to year 11, just because there's so many different things taking place at Henry Ford." – John Satkowski, vice president of financial, facilities, IT, and auxiliary services at Henry Ford College Tune into Episode #25 of #TheGreenStream - featuring Terry Barclay, SBN Detroit chair and CEO of Inforum, as she interviews Satkowski about his role and background, global best practices in energy management and education, the sustainability initiatives from Henry Ford College's integrated energy master plan, and more ..read more

“This work builds on the leadership of community leaders that are already doing amazing work in Detroit. The city obviously has a role in setting out goals, but there's been work happening for decades already in the environmental advocacy space, creating and implementing projects, everything from stormwater to solar installations. That level of leadership already exists in Detroit, and we're just really lucky to have champions that we can partner with and keep moving those goals forward." – Maria Mercedes Galarza, deputy director, Office of Sustainability, City of Detroit Tune into Episode #24 ..read more

“The work I have been engaged in for the last several years has been at the neighborhood level of how do we shift and change major systems to improve the quality of life for Detroit residents.” – Jermaine R. Ruffin, senior vice president of neighborhoods, Invest Detroit Tune into Episode #23 of #TheGreenStream - featuring Terry Barclay, SBN Detroit chair and CEO of Inforum, as she interviews Ruffin about his role at Invest Detroit, his view on sustainability, economic opportunity in neighborhoods, his challenges and inspirations, and more. Watch the full video podcast at https://www.youtube.co ..read more

"We're trying to shift our focus from being not only the Motor City, which ends up being a little narrow-sighted, to being the Mobility City. Essentially then, we are still looking at cars that serve an amazing purpose. Still looking at trucks that can move our goods, etc. But we want to make sure that the non-motorized users are there." – Tony G. Geara, deputy chief of mobility innovation, City of Detroit Tune into Episode #21 of #TheGreenStream - featuring Terry Barclay, SBN Detroit chair and CEO of Inforum, as she interviews Geara about his background, contributions to mobility initiatives ..read more

Tune in to episode #20 of #TheGreenStream, featuring Terry Barclay, SBN Detroit chair and CEO of Inforum and Kathryn Snorrason, VP & deputy chief mobility officer, Michigan’s Office of Future Mobility and Electrification. Learn more about Snorrason's work in mobility, MEDC's recent groundbreaking efforts, the role infrastructure plays when considering multimodal mobility for a city like Detroit, mobility hurdles to overcome in Southeast Michigan, opportunities around jobs and economic growth, and more ..read more

“Rebel Nell exists to provide employment, equitable opportunities and wraparound support for women with barriers to traditional employment.” – Amy Peterson, co-founder and CEO, Rebel Nell Don’t miss this interview with Terry Barclay, SBN Detroit chair and CEO of Inforum, on #TheGreenStream to learn more about Peterson’s background, how Rebel Nell is creating distinctive jewelry made from repurposed graffiti and other materials, and the tools and resources it uses for women to build confidence and become self-sufficient ..read more

"Mobility is not dating. We are taking about the physical world here. Mining, materials, massive infrastructure, and that orientation around sustainability or again, resiliency, how do we build something for the long run?" – Jessica Robinson, co-founder and partner of Assembly Ventures Don’t miss this interview with Terry Barclay, SBN Detroit chair and CEO of Inforum, on #TheGreenStream to learn more about Robinson's background, the closing of its inaugural $76 million Assembly Ventures Fund I focused on series seed, A and B investments, and more. Assembly Ventures is committed to strategicall ..read more

"We're using words like adaptation and resilience - not to mitigate climate change, but just to survive. We have to adapt to the weather; it's not going to adapt to us."  – Carla Walker-Miller, founder & CEO, Walker-Miller Energy Services Led by Carla Walker-Miller, Walker-Miller Energy Services is one of the largest African American- and woman-owned energy efficiency companies in the United States. Don’t miss this interview with Terry Barclay, SBN Detroit chair and CEO of Inforum, on #TheGreenStream to learn more about Walker-Miller’s background and how she is shaping ..read more

Michelle Sourie Robinson is president and CEO of the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council (MMSDC). MMSDC is a nonprofit, 501(c)3 organization committed to equipping certified minority business enterprises to meet business needs of major corporations, educational institutions, and government agencies. On Episode 12 of #TheGreenStream, we hear from Terry Barclay, SBN Detroit chair and CEO of Inforum, as she interviews Robinson about her role at MMSDC, and ultimately how the organization is helping to make businesses and communities of all sizes more sustainable ..read more