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Michigan Israeli Business Bridge - Trendlines Spring Road Show
MIBB, the Michigan Israeli Business Bridge hosted a networking breakfast in Troy, Michigan hosting U.S. and Israeli companies and officials. Several 5-minute company presentations and pre-arranged one-on-one meetings took place. This program showcased Steve Rhodes of The Trendlines Group, Israel's leading investor in early stage startups focusing on medtech and agritech innovation. Also, 5 Start-Ups from the Agri-Tech Sector.Pictured above Pamela Lippitt, Executive Director, MIBB, is interviewed by MichiganBusinessNetwork.com CEO Chris Holman.
Governor's Education Summit
Following up the Governor's Economic Summit the education and business community joined Governor Rick Snyder on the topic of education. Other Keynote speakers: Mike Flanagan, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, and Paul Galbenski, Teacher of the Year 2012 were on hand in East Lansing. In addition, great breakout sessions, included Early Childhood, K-12 Education, Community Colleges, Universities, Business and Economic Development Agencies to support the development of talent, encourage partnerships and develop long range vision for regional growth.Pictured above Michigan Governor Rick Snyder is interviewed by MichiganBusinessNetwork.com CEO Chris Holman.
ASK 20th Anniversary Open House
MichiganBusinessNetwork.com was on hand to help celebrate the 20th Anniversary of ASK. They had a ribbon cutting for the new office expansion at their facility out southeastern Lansing, MI. After the ribbon cutting, the business community gathered and learned more about the services offered by ASK. ASK President Michael Maddox, and his co-host Matt Kolberg's "Bottom Line I.T." recently migrated from a weekend show to now also broadcast on Tuesday's at Noon, 5 and 10PM.
In This Picture MichiganBusinessNetwork.com CEO Chris Holman interviews ASK President Michael Maddox.
Northwood University Grand Opening - Troy, MI, Program Center
Northwood University opened their Troy Campus. This new campus has a premier location with more space, new technologies and programs will undoubtedly attract more students.
In this picture MichiganBusinessNetwork.com CEO Chris Holman speaks with Keith Pretty, President and CEO, Northwood University, about their wide range of campuses and the beginnings of the University.
2013 Legislative Dinner
Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce was proud to partner with local and regional Chambers across Michigan to present the 2013 Chambers of Commerce of Michigan Legislative Dinner. Michigan Governor Rick Snyder came in from the two day Annual Economic Summit in Detroit to provide the keynote address "The State of Michigan Business". The Lansing Regional Chamber, in conjunction with Chambers across Michigan, presented Go. Snyder with the first-ever "Moving Michigan Forward" award. Immediately following the Governor's remarks, the Chamber moderated a question-and-answer session with the audience. In this picture Bob Trezise, President & CEO of LEAP, Lansing Economic Area Partnership, and host of MichiganBusinessNetwork.com's "Pure Lansing," speaks with Michigan Governor Rick Snyder, prior to the dinner at the Lexington Lansing Hotel.
2013 Governor's Economic Summit
MichiganBusinessNetwork.com hit the road again traveling to the Cobo Center of Detroit covering this intensive day devoted to creative solutions for Michigan's needs in talent and to create opportunities in collaboration. This event included leaders from business, education, and development. Twenty aspiring young adults from the ten geographic regions of Michigan were on hand sharing why they've decided to stay and make a future in Michigan. Participants actively engaged in conversations about the future of the economy and business in the state.
In this picture Mary L. Kramer, Publisher, Crain's Detroit Business, speaks with 10 students from around Michigan on stage.
Business Leadership Summit: Building A New Michigan
Nearly 450 business and policy leaders from across Michigan met to discuss key assets for growing a New Michigan economy, and assessed the state’s progress toward economic prosperity. Top leaders shared industry insights and recommended key strategies focused around six key areas of economic opportunity that Michigan boasts. Business Leaders for Michigan (BLM), which hosted the summit, unveiled baseline information on its New Michigan strategy.Business Leaders for Michigan unveiled a strategy to grow the New Michigan economy.
Sessions at the Lansing Radisson included New Michigan Update, Building a New Michigan Progress Report, and a Luncheon discussion. In New Michigan Updates, about how Michigan can use its existing natural resources, manufacturing, engineering talent, the importance of higher education and how to utilize the science fields. The New Michigan Progress Report section covered the growing fields in Michigan and where Michigan ranks today.
Grand Opening of an in-school PNC Bank, Staffed by Students!
PNC, a MichiganBusinessNetwork.com partner, celebrated the grand opening of an in-school bank staffed by students at Learn, Live and Lead Entrepreneurial Academy in Lansing. The school bank now opens twice a month during the school year. A total of five students run the branch during lunch periods, opening bank accounts and taking deposits from fellow students. School staff deliver the deposits to a participating PNC branch, where they are deposited into the students’ accounts.
The PNC School Bank Program encourages elementary and middle-school students to take an interest in saving and banking. PNC will provide free minor savings accounts for each participating student. This is the third PNC in-school bank in Michigan. The others are located at Alger Middle School in Grand Rapids and Roosevelt-McGrath Elementary in Wayne.
In 2011, PNC launched a financial education component of its signature early childhood education program, PNC Grow Up Great, called For Me, For You, For Later! This program includes financial education kits designed to equip educators, parents and caregivers with the tools to help young children understand basic financial concepts.
Live, Learn, Lead Entrepreneurial Academy Founder Paula Cunningham hosted this ribbon cutting day also attended by Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Tim Daman. Pictured above include PNC Retail Market Executive Jim Paul, with L3 academy staff, and students.
2013 Greater Lansing Entrepreneurial Awards
The 2013 Greater Lansing Entrepreneurial Awards were held on March 7, 2013 at Eagle Eye Golf Club, Bath, MI, just northeast of Lansing. The celebration of "Risk becoming Reward" was the theme of this annual event. This event recognize those individuals and businesses that have impacted the business landscape of the Greater Lansing area.
A full run-down of winners can be found in the May 2013 issue of the Greater Lansing Business Monthly magazine. Another big story emerging from that evening was that after 26 years as CEO and Publisher of the Greater Lansing Business Monthly, MichiganBusinessNetwork.com's CEO Chris Holman was selling the magazine to M3 Group President and CEO and past Entrepreneurial Award winner Tiffany Dowling.
Pictured above, Chris Holman, and Tiffany Dowling
101st Annual Dinner of the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce
A V.I.P. reception at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center of East Lansing, kicked off this event, followed by a reception.
Over 800+ attendees, the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner is the premier business celebration and networking event in the Mid-Michigan region. This program honors the outgoing Chair and Board members, included remarks from the Chamber’s incoming Board Chair and the presentation of the Community Service, Outstanding Small Business and Legacy Awards. They also honor the previous year’s 10 Over the Next Ten, Celebration of Regional Growth, ATHENA and ATHENA Powerlink recipients.Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) president and CEO Tim Daman, is on stage with the Outstanding Small Business Award Winner, Van Martin, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of CBRE Martin, and emcee for the night Jason Colthorp, WILX News Anchor.
Business Leaders’ Insights: Michigan’s Workforce Strengths & Challenges
BLM (Business Leaders for Michigan) surveyed small/medium/large businesses to see what was preventing them from finding the talent they need. What’s up? Not the right education? Not the right experience? The report is shared below.
2013 Detroit Policy Conference
The Detroit Regional Chamber for the 2013 Detroit Policy Conference, Thursday February 28th was a day dedicated to Detroit’s continued comeback.
The 2013 Conference showcased Detroit’s continued transformation by inviting public and private sector leaders to share their expertise and inspire innovative solutions that encourage urban revitalization.
This year’s Conference built on last year’s event, highlighting key issues for Detroit and opportunities for urban and suburban businesses. Government, business and community leaders not only were presented to, but got engaged in the conference.
The 2013 Conference follows the huge success of the inaugural event last April, which hosted over 400 dynamic entrepreneurs, small business owners, major corporations and civic partners, approximately 800 attended in 2013. Pictured above MichiganBusinessNetwork.com CEO Chris Holman speaks with Lisa Dancsok, Vice President at Rock Ventures LLC, about the opportunities in Detroit for entrepreneurs.
2013 Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau Annual Meeting
Keynote speaker Bill Geist discussed "Consumer Trends & Social Networking." Bill suggested ways to capitalize on changes in lifestyle to increase sales, appreciation, buzz, and brand awareness through all forms of media. The Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau also reviewed highlights from 2012 and goals for 2013. Pictured above MichiganBusinessNetwork.com CEO Chris Holman interviews the Wharton Center's Executive Director Mike Brand.
Included below is a link of the Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau
2012 Annual Report.
MSAE Legislative & Public Policy Conference 2013
An insightful and engaging Legislative and Public Policy Conference came to Lansing, MI, February 20th.
In light of the election, questions still abound regarding the prudent course to address jobs, economic growth, tax policy and term limits. Answers were sought after through presentations and discussions with the speakers participating in this Legislative and Public Policy Conference.
They included Michigan House of Representative Speaker Jase Bolger, Michigan House of Representative Minority Leader Tim Greimel, Michigan Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville and Michigan Senate Minority Leader Gretchen Whitmer.
Other sessions dealt with calls for impact and reform surround Michigan’s ballot process and
the Affordable Care Act. The speakers and panelists provided a perspective for attendees to form perspective and ideas for going ahead in 2013. Pictured above, MSAE Executive Director Cheryl Ronk welcomes Michigan's newest CAE while a group of currently certified individuals waits to greet them.
MICHIGAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPERS ASSOCIATION CAPITOL DAY
MEDA, Michigan's Economic Development Agency gave attendees a State Legislative Update, along with numerous panel discussions Tuesday February 19th, in Lansing, MI. MichiganBusinessNetwork was there to capture the Business News of Michigan. The day's topics included:
Personal Property Tax Repeal - What Now?
Cost of Electric Infrastructure.
Update on Michigan's Placemaking Initiative
What MAP21 Means for Michigan
Crowd Funding Under the Federal JOBS Act
State Regulatory Changes
Update on the Federal Farm Bill
and Right to Work's Effect on Michigan's Economy!
Pictured above MichiganBusinessNetwork.com CEO Chris Holman interviews James McBryde, Vice President, Governmental Affairs at Michigan Economic Development Corporation.
Winter still finds MichiganBusinessNetwork.com on the road
Following the 2012 Michigan Economic Forecast Series which found the network all around Michigan, the network has been out and about for several events. The Annual Collaboration for Entrepreneurship 2013 took us to Livonia for the ACE Awards and Elevator Pitch competition. Entrepreneurs Engage "unConference" was hosted by U-M Tech Transfer and Michigan Venture Capital Association in Ann Arbor. AlpenFrost took us north to Gaylord and TreeTops Resort. The Annual Entrepreneur Week Conference by Vanguard Community Development Corporation took us to Detroit. Picutred above is Gerald Moore,District Director for Michigan, of U.S.S.B.A. with MichiganBusinessNetwork.com CEO Chris Holman, following Moore's keynote address to the conference, and an interview on "Michigan Business Beat." That day's session had been held at Wayne State Law School. Additional events in February find the network in Lansing, and Detroit.
4th Event in 2012 Michigan Future Economic Forecast Series in Lansing area
MichiganBusinessNetwork.com continued their “2012 Michigan Economic Forecast Series” on Tuesday, December 18, in Bath, MI, at the Eagle Eye Golf Club, attending the '2013 Mid-Michigan Economic Outlook'. Interviews and excerpts of that day’s events began airing as content for Michigan Business Beat December 19th, and more content is expected. PodCasts from this event are available on the Michigan Business Network website.
Pictured above is Michael K. Britt, President, Accident Fund Insurance Agency of America, Robert Trezise, President & CEO, Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP), Dr. Charles Ballard (speaking), Department of Economics, Michigan State University, Chris Holman, Publisher & CEO, The Greater Lansing Business Monthly and MichiganBusinessNetwork.com, Tim Daman, President, Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce, and Jack Schripsema, President & CEO, Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Make sure to watch for further details about where and when MBN will be on the road for the "2012 Michigan Forecast Series” which is generously supported by michiganbusinessnetwork.com, PNC Bank, C2AE, Pure Michigan and Accident Fund. Additionally, results of the Future Economic Forecast, and regional economic data from around Michigan will be posted to this site.
From among the reports; Mike Britt, and Dr. Charles Ballard's presentations that day are linked below.
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3rd Event in 2012 Michigan Future Economic Forecast Series in Grand Rapids
MichiganBusinessNetwork.com continued their “2012 Michigan Economic Forecast Series” on Thursday, December 13, in Grand Rapids, MI, at the Amway Grand Plaza - Ambassador Ballroom attending 'The Right Place 2013 Economic Outlook for Western Michigan', Presented by The Right Place, Inc. Interviews and excerpts of that day’s events began airing as content for Michigan Business Beat December 14th, and more content is expected. Podcasts from this event are available on the Michigan Business Network website. Pictured above is George Erickcek, Senior Regional Analyst, Upjohn Institute speaking at the podium during Q&A time flanked by Birgit Klohs, President and CEO, The Right Place, Inc. Rick Baker, President and CEO, The Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce.and Doug Small, President, Experience Grand Rapids.
Make sure to watch for further details about where and when MBN will be on the road for the "2012 Michigan Forecast Series” which is generously supported by michiganbusinessnetwork.com, PNC Bank, C2AE, Pure Michigan and Accident Fund. Additionally, results of the Future Economic Forecast, and regional economic data from around Michigan will be posted to this site.
Below are:
- Economic Overview - George Erickcek, Senior Regional Analyst, Upjohn Institute
- Regional Business Retention, Expansion and Attraction - Birgit Klohs, President and CEO, The Right Place, Inc.
President Obama in Michigan
President Barack Obama arrived in the Detroit area Monday afternoon. He announced the expansion of Daimler's Detroit Diesel in Redford Township. He also addressed his plan for avoiding the fiscal cliff.
President Obama and Detroit Diesel have unveiled a $120 million investment at the engine plant in Redford Township, Michigan. The move is expected to create 115 new jobs.
MichiganBusinessNetwork.com CEO Chris Holman was on hand for the announcement.
A brief clip from the day (speaking on NFL football) is below.
ITEC Lansing Celebrated 5 Years of Learning & Innovation
Many joined ITEC Lansing as they celebrated ITEC's Fifth Anniversary of education and technology at the University Club, Wednesday, November 28, 2012. Getting to meet today and tomorrow's high-tech leaders, seeing the difference ITEC is making in students' lives.
Student by student, family by family, block by block, neighborhood by neighborhood, ITEC brings about transformational change through innovative programs that help at-risk students build curiosity, creativity, and confidence: Critical 21st Century leadership skills.
Support helps ITEC infuse STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), into young learner's lives ultimately, infusing the region and economy with talent, innovative ideas, and growth.
In addition to networking, refreshments, robot demonstrations and a showcase of student work, hear from the speakers regarding the connection between opportunity today and prosperity tomorrow:
Lou Anna K. Simon, Ph.D. President of Michigan State University.
Paula Cunningham, President and CEO, Capital National Bank.
Thomas Bres, Chief Inforation Officer, Sparrow Health System. Pictured above: Kirk Riley, Executive Director, Information Technology Empowerment Center (ITEC Lansing). Hear excerpts from his talk along with others from that evening during parts of Michigan Business Beat, Friday, November 30, and Monday, December 3, 8AM, 1,6,11PM.
2012 Michigan Economic Forecast Series Event #2
MichiganBusinessNetwork.com continued their “2012 Michigan Economic Forecast Series” on Tuesday, November 13, in Acme, MI, of the Traverse City area at the '2013 Economic Outlook', Presented by the Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce.
Interviews and excerpts of that day’s events air as content for Michigan Business Beat November 12-14. Podcasts from this event will be available on the Michigan Business Network website. Pictured above is John Bebow - President/CEO, Center for Michigan in Ann Arbor who was a panelist during the breakfast, shown with Chris Holman CEO/Founder MichiganBusinessNetwork.com and host of Michigan Business Beat., before the breakfast Tuesday Nov. 13, at the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa. Acme, MI.
Make sure to watch for further details about where and when MBN will be on the road for the "2012 Michigan Forecast Series” which is generously supported by michiganbusinessnetwork.com, PNC Bank, C2AE, Pure Michigan and Accident Fund. Additionally, results of the Future Economic Forecast, and regional economic data from around Michigan will be posted to this site.
2012 Michigan Economic Forecast Series Currently Underway!
MichiganBusinessNetwork.com kicked off the first event of the “2012 Michigan Economic Forecast Series” on Tuesday, October 23 in Midland, MI, at the “4th Quarter Membership Luncheon and Economic Overview,” hosted by the Midland, Michigan Area Chamber of Commerce. Interviews and excerpts of that day’s events aired as content for Michigan Business Beat October 24th-26th. Podcasts from this event are available on the Michigan Business Network website.
Pictured above is Sid Allen, President & CEO, and Chamber Policy and Governmental Issues, Midland Area Chamber of Commerce, being interviewed by Tim Nester, News Coorespondent for MichiganBusinessNetwork.com, between sessions Tuesday Oct. 23rd, at the Great Hall Banquet and Convention Center, Midland, MI.
MichiganBusinessNetwork.com was on the road for the second in this series up to Traverse City at the Grand Travese Resort, for Traverse City's 2013 ECONOMIC OUTLOOK BREAKFAST, Tuesday Nov. 13th.
Make sure to watch for additional podcasts and broadcasts from the “2012 Michigan Economic Forecast Series,” during November and December.
The “2012 Michigan Economic Forecast Series” is generously supported by michiganbusinessnetwork.com, PNC Bank, C2AE, and Accident Fund. Additionally, results of the Future Economic Forecast, and regional economic data from around Michigan will be posted to this site.
MBN.com at Northwood University International Auto Show VIP Panel
The Northwood University International Auto Show (NUIAS) featured VIP panelists and a keynote speaker representing many aspects of the automotive industry. The Auto Show was held October 5-7 on the Michigan Campus of Northwood University located at 4000 Whiting Drive in Midland.
The VIP Panel began Friday, October 5, at 10:30 a.m. in Griswold Lecture Hall with the panel speaking on current market topics and how these influence their aspect of the automotive business. This year’s VIP Panelists include executives from a wide variety of automotive sectors featuring Ron Lamb as the keynote speaker.(Pictured above with Michigan Business Network.com CEO Chris Holman)
Lamb has been president of Reynolds and Reynolds since October 2010. Prior to being named president, Lamb was senior vice president of sales. Throughout his career at Reynolds, Lamb has held a variety of leadership positions in sales and marketing. He joined Reynolds of Tampa, FL, in 1991 and was promoted to regional sales director in Atlanta until moving to Dayton, OH, to join the marketing department as director of customer relationship management (CRM) solutions. In 2002, Lamb was named general manager of the web services business. In 2005, he was named vice president of enterprise solutions, responsible for managing the company’s top 100 automotive retailing customers. In October 2005, Lamb was named vice president of sales and in 2008 named senior vice president of sales. He holds a bachelor’s degree in politics from Princeton University and a M.B.A. from Loyola College in Baltimore, MD.
Listen to Michigan Business Beat at 8AM, 1,6 and 11PM Thursday October 17th for rebroadcast and newly airing excerpts from that VIP Panel.
2012 Michigan Economic Competitiveness Study
An analysis of issues to advance Michigan in a complex global economy.Stay tuned for details as Dr. Tim Nash with Northwood University, Midland, MI, will be speaking to this study's results on an upcoming segment of Chris Holman's Michigan Business Beat, on MichiganBusinessNetwork.com!
Michigan is coming back...fast!
Michigan's recovery outpaces rest of U.S.
Confidence rises along with home, retail sales
From The Detroit News:
Michigan fell the hardest during the recession, but it's bouncing back better than the rest of the country.
While economic uncertainty in Europe is creating a cloud over the U.S. economy, and the state's unemployment rate has ticked up two-tenths of a percentage point to 8.6 percent in the past two months, existing home sales and retail sales in Michigan are doing better than elsewhere in the country.
"We've been telling our clients since late 2011 that Michigan is turning the corner faster economically than any other state in the country," said Patrick Anderson, founder and CEO of the East Lansing-based consulting firm Anderson Economic Group.
Home sales are up 10 percent through June in the Great Lakes State compared with the nation's 5 percent growth rate, according to the National Association of Realtors. And the state's retail sales surged in April and May, while the national figure fell 0.2 percent.
From The Detroit News:
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Ypsilanti, MI
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Reports
WARY SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS TO DELAY HIRING • Three out of four to hold off hiring during next six months
• Cautious optimism revealed in aftermath of U.S. government actions
• PNC forecasts moderate growth will persist in 2013
PITTSBURGH, April 4, 2013 - U.S. small and mid-sized business owners plan to delay hiring new employees or seek new loans amid cautious optimism about the economy, according to the latest findings of the PNC Economic Outlook survey.
The spring findings of PNC’s biannual survey, which began in 2003, reveals about one in four are highly optimistic about their own company’s prospects during the next six months, up from 23% last fall. Nearly half expect sales to increase during the next six months - on par with the previous 46%.
Their outlook has brightened about the U.S. economy during the next six months as 58% are optimistic and 41% are pessimistic in a turnaround from fall’s 42% and 57%, respectively. Regarding their local economies, 71% are optimistic and 28% are pessimistic - improved from 59% and 39% last fall.
An online media kit containing national and regional survey results is available on PNC’s website at www.pnc.com/pncpresskits.
The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (www.pnc.com) is one of the nation’s largest diversified financial services organizations providing retail and business banking; residential mortgage banking; specialized services for corporations and government entities, including corporate banking, real estate finance and asset-based lending; wealth management and asset management. Follow @PNCNews on Twitter for breaking news and announcements from PNC.
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2012 Fall Michigan Future Business Index Executive Summary. Michigan's businesses are pumping the brakes. After showing signs of growing economic momentum in the June survey, Michigan's small to medium-sized businesses now anticipate another possible stall in the recovery
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http://www.asiagetaway.com/LRCC/china.html Check in all week for reports from China, by Chris Holman who is on the Lansing Regional Chamber China Discovery & Connection Tour.
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