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SUMMARY:Michigan's Mobility Panel Discussion (Virtual Event)
DESCRIPTION:Chris Holman was joined on Wednesday\, September 8\, 2021\, by a pair of engaging and knowledgeable panelists to discuss and learn what is going on right now across our state in this sector. Carla Bailo is the President and CEO of the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) and is a leader in engineering and vehicle program management with 35 years of experience in the automotive industry. Glenn Stevens Jr. is the executive director of MICHauto and serves as the Detroit Regional Chamber’s vice president of automotive and mobility initiatives. In this role\, Stevens provides strategic direction and leadership to the MICHauto program in its efforts to promote\, grow and retain Michigan’s automotive and next-generation mobility industries. — A supplement with intended panelist Trevor Pawl\, Chief Mobility Officer MI Office of Mobility and Future Electrification\, will be recorded soon. \nThank you very much for the generous support of our event sponsors
URL:https://michiganbusinessnetwork.com/event/michigans-mobility-panel-discussion-virtual-event/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:MBN Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:Michigan Future Business Index Release (Virtual Event)
DESCRIPTION:Ryan T. Robinson\, CPA​\, Executive Vice President\, Operations & Corporate Risk Management of Cinnaire stepped in for their CEO Mark McDaniel\, Tuesday\, July 20\, 2021\, presenting the results of the recent economic survey.  The MFBI release was accompanied by a series of mid-year reviews and forecasts from leaders across the varied geography of Michigan. With reports coming in from the Upper Peninsula\, upper Mitten\, Mid-Michigan\, Western Michigan\, and Southeastern Michigan\, their insights remarkably echoed each other and the findings of the MFBI. Watch the video above\, or check out the Michigan Future Business Index page. \nThank you very much for the generous support of our event sponsors:
URL:https://michiganbusinessnetwork.com/event/michigan-future-business-index-release-virtual-event/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:MBN Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:BILL BEEKMAN (Virtual Event)
DESCRIPTION:The MBN Speaker Series continued virtually with a special Business + Sports event featuring the MSU Athletic Director\, Bill Beekman! Bill is responsible for oversight of MSU’s varsity sports teams as well as the care of more than 700 Spartan student-athletes. He provides leadership in the areas of sports management\, game operations\, financial administration\, personnel\, advancement\, corporate interaction\, facility management\, marketing\, and communication. \nRead Bill Beekman’s full bio HERE. \nEvent Sponsors
URL:https://michiganbusinessnetwork.com/event/bill-beekman-virtual-event/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
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SUMMARY:DR. ROBERT McMAHAN (Virtual Event)
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Robert K. McMahan speaks at MBN Speaker Series \nThe Michigan Business Network welcomed Dr. Robert K. McMahan to speak at the 2021 MBN Speaker Series. Dr. McMahan is President of Kettering University\, one of the nation’s premier engineering\, science\, business universities\, and is a national leader in preparing STEM and business entrepreneurs and innovators. \nRead Dr. McMahan’s Full Bio HERE. \nEvent Sponsors:
URL:https://michiganbusinessnetwork.com/event/dr-robert-mcmahan-virtual-event/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
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SUMMARY:TOM KELLY (Virtual Event)
DESCRIPTION:The MBN Speaker Series continued virtually with Automation Alley’s Tom Kelly. Tom is a globally recognized expert on Industry 4.0 and its impact on business. As executive director and CEO of Automation Alley\, Michigan’s Industry 4.0 knowledge center\, Kelly oversees strategic planning and all ongoing activities for the organization\, including programs and services designed to help businesses increase revenue\, reduce costs and make strategic decisions during a time of rapid technological change. \nSpecial thank you to everyone who attended and participated in the event!  \nRead Tom Kelly’s Full Bio HERE. \nEvent Sponsors:
URL:https://michiganbusinessnetwork.com/event/tom-kelly-virtual-event/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:MBN Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:MBN 2021 ECONOMIC FORECAST (Statewide Virtual Event)
DESCRIPTION:The Michigan Business Network held a 2021 Statewide Economic Forecast on Wednesday\, December 16th. Industry experts from around our state will review regional\, state\, and national trends as they relate to Michigan. \nprogram download: 2021 Statewide Economic Forecast.pdf \nPRESENTATIONS: \n\nPaul King\, ROI Insight\, presenting the Michigan Future Business Index (video)\nAmy Clickner\, CEO of Lake Superior Community Partnership (Slides)\nWarren Call\, President & CEO of Traverse City Connect (video)\nJames McBryde\, President & CEO of Middle Michigan Development Corp. (no slides)\nBirgit Klohs\, President & CEO of the Right Place Inc. (video)\nJim Robey\, Director of Regional Economic Planning Services\, W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research (video)\nRon Kitchens\, Senior Partner & CEO of Southwest Michigan First (no slides)\nBob Trezise\, President & CEO of Lansing Economic Area Partnership (slides)\nTom Kelly\, Executive Director & CEO of Automation Alley (video)\n\n \n 
URL:https://michiganbusinessnetwork.com/event/mbn-2021-economic-forecast-statewide-virtual-event/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
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SUMMARY:MBN 2021 ECONOMIC FORECAST (Mid-Michigan)
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for joining the Michigan Business Network and community leaders for the annual 2021 Economic Forecast. The 2021 Economic Forecast for Mid-Michigan is one of the most anticipated economic forecast events in our community. \nIndustry experts reviewed regional\, state\, and national trends as they relate to Mid-Michigan\, providing an overall economic forecast for our area. \nProgram download: 2021 Economic Forecast for Mid-Michigan.pdf \nPRESENTATIONS BY: \n\nPaul King\, ROI Insight\nJade Sims\, International Business Center at MSU\nJulie Pingston\, Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau\nTim Daman\, Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce\nBob Trezise\, Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP)\nDr. Charles Ballard\, Michigan State University Economic Dept.
URL:https://michiganbusinessnetwork.com/event/mbn-2021-economic-forecast-mid-michigan/
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SUMMARY:2020 BUSINESS SPORTS EVENT | TOM IZZO
DESCRIPTION:The MBN Speaker Series continues virtually with a special Business + Sports event featuring the MSU Men’s Head Basketball Coach\, Tom Izzo! \nNow in his 25th year\, Izzo has compiled an impressive list of accomplishments\, including the 2000 NCAA National Championship\, nine regular-season Big Ten Championships\, six Big Ten Tournament titles\, eight Final Four appearances\, eight National Coach of the Year awards and a Big Ten-record 22 straight NCAA Tournament appearances. This marks the third time Izzo has headlined MBN’s Business/Sports event. He previously was featured in 2007 and 2017 for a series which has been running annually since 2004.\n\nRead Tom Izzo’s Full Bio HERE.\n\nNOTE: MSU Athletic Director Bill Beekman has informed us that he is being called into an unanticipated Board of Regents board meeting. In his place the speaker for Thursday\, Oct 29th will be MSU Head Men’s Basketball Coach Tom Izzo.\n\nThank You To Our Sponsors!
URL:https://michiganbusinessnetwork.com/event/2020-business-sports-event-tom-izzo/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:MBN Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200916T113000
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SUMMARY:SANDY BARUAH (Virtual Event)
DESCRIPTION:MBN Speaker Series continued virtually on Wednesday\, September 16th with speaker Sandy K. Baruah. Sandy is president and CEO of the Detroit Regional Chamber\, the third largest chamber of commerce in the nation. The Chamber represents the business interests of a region comprising 5.4 million residents and 11 Fortune 500 companies. The Chamber also executes the statewide automotive and mobility cluster association\, MICHauto\, and hosts the nationally recognized Mackinac Policy Conference. \nDownload Full Speaker Bio: Sandy Baruah Bio         \nEVENT SPONSORS!  
URL:https://michiganbusinessnetwork.com/event/sandy-baruah-virtual-event/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:MBN Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:MBN Speaker Series | JACQUELINE M. BAKER
DESCRIPTION:Thank you to everyone who came out to our MBN Speaker Series with AARP’s Director of Innovation Programming Jacqueline M. Baker on Thursday\, Feb.20th 2020 at the MSU U-Club. Jacqueline gave a wonderful presentation on innovation within the workplace. \nA special thank you to our event sponsors: AARP Michigan\, Cinnaire\, Tri-Star Trust Bank\, Dean Trailways\, Capital Region International Airport\, Shaheen Chevrolet\, James B. Henry Center\, University Club of MSU\, and WLNS Ch.6. \nCLICK FOR EVENT PHOTOS \nA special thank you to our event sponsors: AARP Michigan\, Cinnaire\, Tri-Star Trust Bank\, Dean Trailways\, Capital Region International Airport\, Shaheen Chevrolet\, James B. Henry Center\, University Club of MSU\, and WLNS Ch.6.
URL:https://michiganbusinessnetwork.com/event/mbn-speaker-series-jacqueline-m-baker/
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