Matthew Downey, Dorothy A Johnson Center for Philanthropy joins Sue Bila on these segments to talk about (1) the many interesting and valuable tips for fundraising….all to benefit a local festival and the community. Matt also identifies “where” you may find that special donor!! (2) Matt and Sue exchange “real life” experiences and the benefits of bringing youth forward to serve on your local event Board of Directors.
John Gonzales, Reporter for MLIVE Media Group and Amy Sherman of MLive Media join host Sue Bila to talk about (1) fun and interesting stories of their “Michigan’s Best Foods” series as they traveled the state sampling many delicious foods, enjoying great entertainment and sharing the excitement of local festivals & events! and (2) about the “positive economic & social equity” impact and opportunities the festivals & events provide for their businesses and communities.
MFEA, the Michigan Festivals and Events Association shares the calendar of festivals around Michigan for October 2018.
September's episode of Party @ MI Place has Host Sue Bila, Executive Director of Michigan Festivals and Events Association on the road to Novi, Michigan's Suburban Collection Showplace.
MBN's Jeffrey Mosher tagged along to record the experience, and Sue spoke with several key people with and from and active in making the Michigan State Fair happen.
MFEA, the Michigan Festivals and Events Association shares the calendar of festivals around Michigan for September 2018.
Sue Bila and catches up with Arlinda Shattuck from the St. Johns Mint Festival. The festival brings in over 5,000 people a day, impacting the economy and is happening August 10th-12th. Arlinda explains that this year the festival will have crafts, flea market, free entertainment, kids activities, quilt show, parade, car show, professional rodeo & high school rodeo, jeep show & obstacle course and dog shows.
Alison Watson from the Michigan Council for Arts & Cultural Affairs joins Sue Bila on this segment of Party @ MI Place. Alison and Sue cover the recent 350 Anniversary Celebration of the Soo Locks in Sault St. Marie, MI. Alison has played a huge part for the Michigan Council for Arts & Cultural Affairs and travels the state to visit small town events to the big art fests. You can find out all the upcoming Michigan events and festivals at www.michiganbusiness.org/industries/mcaca/
Danielle Fulcher is the Communications, Events & Brand Manager of Genesee County Parks and joins Sue Bila on this segment of Party @ MI Place. With over 11,000 acres Genesee County is the largest county in Michigan and brings in 100,000’s of people each year into its parks.
Sue Bila gets the opportunity to talk with MFEA’s Volunteer Board of Directors Jerry Preston. In the first segment Sue and Jerry talk about Grand Haven’s Coast Guard Festival and some history behind the festival. In segment two Jerry then highlights Flint’s premiere antique car show Back to the Bricks. Back to the Bricks is the 3rd largest car show in the United States and attracts over 500,000 car show enthusiasts to celebrate motor vehicles and Flint’s historic role in the automotive industry.
