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Around the State

Around the State, hosted by SBDC Michigan, provides counseling, training and research to assist small business to launch, grow, transition and innovate. The Michigan Small Business Development Center (SBDC) enhances Michigan’s economic wellbeing by providing counseling, training and research for new ventures, existing small businesses and advanced technology companies. Their headquarters is at Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, 11 regional offices and more than 20 satellite offices, they provide entrepreneurs and business owners with convenient access to counseling and training throughout Michigan. SBDC staff from 'across the state' of Michigan contribute content of interviews as the collective hosts of Around the State on Michigan Business Network. Archived content from 2015 are interviews done by MBN contributor Andy Hayes of NLEA, Northern Lakes Economic Alliance.

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02-13-2017: Marketing Mondays

Around the State
February 7, 2017 7:00 PM

5 Insanely Actionable SEO Hacks to Drive More Traffic and Cash-in-Hand Leads

Every business needs and wants more traffic and leads. They especially want traffic and leads that are going to pay. SEO (Search Engine Optimization), if done correctly, can create a virtual juggernaut that will continually generate loads of leads and traffic.

 

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Good for Grand Rapids

Around the State
February 7, 2017 1:00 PM

“Good for Grand Rapids” is a Local First initiative that brings together and celebrates companies using business as a force for good. These companies have a demonstrated commitment to positive environmental and social change in Grand Rapids and beyond. “Good for Grand Rapids” inspires, equips and celebrates Grand Rapids companies that create high-quality jobs, stronger communities and a healthier Great Lakes region. It offers resources and best practices for sustainability and social good. “Good for Grand Rapids” welcomes and encourages all companies to participate, even if they don’t decide to become a certified B-Corp.

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SBA featured services that are available for consumers

Around the State
December 21, 2016 3:00 PM

This segment of Around the State features an interview with Marianne O'Brien Markowitz Regional Administrator for the Small Business Administration (SBA) about SBA featured services that are available for consumers.

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MCDC. 504 loan information and refinance programs for small businesses

Around the State
December 21, 2016 12:00 PM

This segment of Around the State features an interview with Mark Williams, President of MCDC (Michigan Certified Development Center)providing information about the MCDC. 504 loan information and refinance programs for small businesses.

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Farmers Markets Benefit Entrepreneurs and Small Business

Around the State
December 14, 2016 12:00 PM

Around the State, hosted by SBDC Michigan, provides counseling, training and research to assist small business to launch, grow, transition and innovate. This segment features and interview with Jason Gold, Marketing manager of the Dixboro Farmers Market.  

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Defining ‘economic inclusion’

Around the State
December 14, 2016 11:00 AM

Around the State, hosted by SBDC Michigan, provides counseling, training and research to assist small business to launch, grow, transition and innovate. This segment features an interview with Jamaal Ewing, Economic Inclusion Specialist at the Michigan SBDC.

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Ethical Decisions for Business Issues

Around the State
December 14, 2016 10:00 AM

Around the State, hosted by SBDC Michigan, provides counseling, training and research to assist small business to launch, grow, transition and innovate. This segment features an interview with Director Michael DeWilde of the Business Ethics Initiative for the Seidman College of Business of Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI.

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SBA's Role to lending

Around the State
December 14, 2016 9:00 AM

Around the State, hosted by SBDC Michigan, provides counseling, training and research to assist small business to launch, grow, transition and innovate.

This segment features an interview with Lender Relations Specialist, Romy Ancog of the Small Business Association (SBA). Romy provides information about how the SBA does in reguards to lending. He also has some insights on environmental topics in relation to commercial property, specifically buying/selling.

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Inaugural episode of SBDC's Around the State

Around the State
December 13, 2016 5:00 PM

'Around the State' has provided a look at businesses and issues all around Michigan the past few years. Several organizations have contirbuted content to this program. 2013-'15 Andy Hayes of NLEA, the Northern Lakes Economic Alliance hosted this show.

In these two segments, Chris Holman and the Michigan Business Network welcome a new team and present the inaugural episode of SBDC's 'Around the State'. Around the State, hosted by SBDC's State Director Keith Brophy, and Associate State Director Jennifer Deamud. They provide counseling, training and research to assist small business to launch, grow, transition and innovate. Segment one is Chris's welcome, segment two, Keith and Jennifer turn the tables and get a glimpse into Chris's career over the decades and his perspectives on small business development.

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Michigan State University Extension - Natural Resources

Around the State
August 25, 2015 9:00 PM

Andy Hays speaks with a series of individuals connected with Michigan State University Extension for this episode of Around the State. He starts with Mike Schira, Houghton/Keweenaw director of Michigan State University Extension; they discuss his involvement with MSU Extension, focusing on natural resources, as well as a program focused on preventing destruction from wildfires.

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