Michigan Festival & Events Association's Art and Business of Celebration was MFEA's 26th Annual Convention at Boyne Mountain, November 8-11th.
While on hand the MBN crew and Sue Bila captured great stories and presentations from the event.
Jeremy Sampson, Vice President/GM and Nick Grueser, President Lansing Ignite join Chris Holman to talk about the business behind Lansing’s new professional Soccer team.
George Kullis, supervisor of the Holly Dickens Festival tells the story of how the Holly Dickens Festival began and the authenticity of the event on these segments of Party @ MI Place. He also speaks of the volunteer program they continue to build. The current number of volunteers to produce the event….60-75.
Kassie Hilgert of President & CEO ArtsQuest joins Sue Bila on this segment of Party @ MI Place. Kassie shares her experiences in creating many new arts & cultural events in a down-time economy – turning a city into a positive economic and social equity success. Pittsburg Steel Stacks. Kassie shares her excitement in being an educational presenter “Rags to Riches” at the upcoming MFEA 26th. Annual Convention – Nov. 8-11, 2018 – Boyne Mountain Resort.
Sue Bila welcomes Tony Mitchell, Infinium Spirits & President, Michigan Spirits Association. Tony shares information pertinent to the “rules & regulations…state legislation” of serving spirits at local events and the tremendous economic impact to the events. Tony and Sue share insight as to the upcoming Michigan Festivals & Events Convention…the educational and networking opportunities it provides.
John Bracey joins host Sue Bila on this segment of Party @ MI Place for a pair of Segments for this month's episode. John is the Director for the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs.
Recently retired manager of the New York Mets spoke at the 2018 Sports Business Luncheon on October 30th at the University Club of MSU. As a MLB manager he won 481 games with the New York Mets (third most in team history) and managed more games than any other manager in team history. Terry is Midland, MI native and Eastern Michigan University graduate. He played all four seasons of baseball at EMU and was inducted into EMU's Hall of Fame in 1995.
Detroit Lions Cheerleaders and Roary will serve as Grand Marshals
LANSING, MICH. — The 22nd Annual Electric Light Parade, sponsored by IBEW #665 and NECA, will take place during the 34th Annual Silver Bells in the City on Friday, Nov. 16, in downtown Lansing. The parade steps off from the corner of Washington Square and Lenawee at 6 p.m. This year, the Grand Marshals are the Detroit Lions Cheerleaders and Roary, the beloved mascot of the Detroit Lions.
BBB® Offers Spooktacular Tips for Halloween
Southfield, MI, October 22, 2018 –Shopping for Halloween should be fun—not terrifying. With so many costume and decoration ideas, it’s hard to choose what to buy, and where to buy it from.
According to the National Retail Federation, Halloween spending for 2018 is expected to reach $9 billion, with consumers planning to spend an average of $86.79 each.
According to the survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics, among Halloween celebrants, 70 percent plan to pass out candy, 50 percent will decorate their home or yard, 48 percent will wear costumes, 30 percent will take their children trick-or-treating and 18 percent will dress their pets in costumes.
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