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We're all finally back to work! As a leading voice for small businesses in Michigan, the Michigan Business Network (MBN) believes the people making critical decisions need to hear how your business is doing as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. That is why MBN, in partnership with Cinnaire, is requesting your participation in this edition of the Michigan Future Business Index (MFBI). Take Survey Now
We're all finally back to work! As a leading voice for small businesses in Michigan, the Michigan Business Network (MBN) believes the people making critical decisions need to hear how your business is doing as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. That is why MBN, in partnership with the Cinnaire, is requesting your participation in this edition of the Michigan Future Business Index (MFBI). Take Survey Now
This MFBI will cover topics such as how your business is coping right now, what your expectations are for the future, and how well you think our leaders are meeting your needs. Your individual responses and contact information will be kept entirely confidential.
The MFBI survey allows you and your colleagues across Michigan to speak in one voice to lawmakers and business advocacy groups who promote policy that impacts our business economy.
Mike Szukhent, President and CEO at Michigan Festivals & Events Association (MFEA) talks with Chris Holman about the current status of festivals in Michigan. In the interview, they cover how COVID1-9 has impacted the sector, how things are looking for 2021, and the popular publication '2021 Michigan Fun Magazine of Festivals'. The Michigan Festivals and Events Association is a statewide non-profit organization serving communities, events, festivals, fairs, businesses, and volunteers throughout Michigan
Vicki Hamilton-Allen talks to Chief Community development Officer, Whitney Anderson-Harrell, from Michigan State University Federal Credit Union. Anderson-Harrell
Anderson-Harrell shares the inspiration and vision for the new foundation: Desk Drawer Fund. Anderson-Harrell provides more details on the Five Philanthropic Pillars of the fund: Arts & Culture, Youth Empowerment, Stable Housing, Financial Education, and Fostering Entrepreneurialism. The fund has quickly become a force for positive growth in the community and has the energy to have many chant, ‘Go Green!’
Vicki Hamilton-Allen talks to respiratory therapist, Mike Hess, also known as the COPD Dude, from the COPD Foundation. Hess shares important information about COPD and breathing issues in general. He explains how other factors such as social and environmental determinants intersect with healthy breathing. Hess also discusses COVID-19, a known respiratory virus, and its impact on the COPD community. Take a deep breath and listen for the next 10 minutes.
(Hip Hop Hooray)
Vicki Hamilton-Allen talks with Jermaine R. Ruffin, Director of Development for the City of Detroit and an unrelenting advocate for inclusive Urban Planning and champion for the greater presence of Black, Indigenous, and communities of color in its practice. They discuss Urban Planning and how to affect social change through intentional design of the built environment and how humans interact with that space. Ruffin is also the founder and host of The Streets are Planning Podcast where he discusses urban planning, cities, hip hop culture, and community development with his guests. The Streets are Planning highlights the unheard voices, stories, and impact of community leaders working in cities and neighborhoods across the globe. www.thestreetsareplanning.com/
Vicki Hamilton-Allen talks with Author & Consultant, Bernadette Johnson on the Michigan Business Network. They discuss the importance of Leading from the Middle as a tactic to cultivate and retain talent in organizations and particularly in nonprofits to maintain institutional knowledge and decrease staff turnover.
Tony Vernaci, President/Founder, Aerospace Industry Association of Michigan (AIAM) connects with Chris Holman. They cover how the association and sector navigated COVID, upcoming AIAM events, and the plan of action going forward as we emerge from COVID. The association is coming up on 4 years and has been able to continue to grow.
Chris Holman welcomes the Director of Communications for Michigan Works! Association, Steph Willis, to talk about National Mentoring Month. National Mentoring Month is an annual campaign aimed at expanding quality mentoring opportunities to connect more of our community’s young people with caring adults. Steph covers why it important to bring awareness to this issue, how is Michigan Works! involved in mentoring, and where someone can learn more about becoming a mentor.
Vicki Hamilton-Allen talks with Chief Results Officer, Integrated Strategies Inc. Steve Trecha on the Michigan Business Network. They discuss Leadership characteristics and using Steve’s trademarked Leadership definitions: Acceleration and Depression, he discusses how these can be strengthened or weakened in different scenarios including a global pandemic.
