Jeffrey Mosher catches up with Dr. Robert McMahan, President, Kettering University, Flint, MI, to get an update. This interview is a follow-up to one done by Chris Holman back in the spring at the 2019 Mackinac Policy Conference.
Nominations for the 2020 Michigan Celebrates Small Business awards program are officially open! Nominate your favorite small business today!!
Why nominate a company for MCSB?
Awardees of the program receive significant statewide exposure and gain the honors of a program that they may proclaim to customers and peers.
Submitting a nomination is easy, and self-nomination is encouraged.
Simply visit www.michigancelebrates.org to get started!
Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Sandra Gaddy, CEO, Women’s Resource Centers, Grand Rapids, MI, finding out how long she has been with the Women’s Resource Centers, a history of that organization, and what folks can expect from the upcoming - 13th annual Wine Women and Chocolate event (Proceeds go to help support the WRC programs).
Nominations for the 2020 Michigan Celebrates Small Business awards program are officially open, including the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch award!
News from Amy Clickner and Lake Superior Community Partnership:
The Michigan Economic Developers Association (MEDA), founded in 1960, exists to advance economic development throughout Michigan, and increase the individual member’s effectiveness in the economic development profession. The association’s goal is to provide a variety of services and programs that will enhance ability and skills in economic development. Through education, legislative updates, public relations and networking, MEDA makes it possible for economic development professionals statewide to accomplish their goals more efficiently and effectively. (medaweb.org)
The Gaylord Area Chamber of Commerce will hold the third Food For Thought luncheon, Tuesday, September 3rd at the Otsego Grand Event Center at 11:30 AM featuring Chris Holman from the Michigan Business Network speaking on the Michigan Business Index and Future Success as an Entrepreneur.
The continuous changes in state marijuana laws, coupled with significant shifts in federal policy, have led to conflicting signals when it comes to banking marijuana-related businesses (MRBs). Michigan Bankers Association will take a deep dive into the latest developments on MRBs, including reviewing the current state of marijuana regulations.
So,if you're interested in this topic the session will be in Lansing, MI, October 11th 2019.
News from Amy Clickner and Lake Superior Community Partnership:
As summer is winding down, back to school is fastly approaching. If you’re a business in Marquette County, consider checking out the upcoming Fall Fest event happening at Northern Michigan University (NMU).
Jeffrey Mosher catches up with Dylan McConnell, a student at Cornerstone, who was attending the Youth Entrepreneur Summit in Detroit. He is just one example, with his t-shirt company, of a Detroit teen changing his life and the common narrative about Michigan. He's a Senior who started a business in 8th grade. Founder+ Owner of Heir Customs. While also attending Cornerstone Health + Technology High School.
Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Mazy Gillis, Vice President of Human Resources, Americas, Guardian Industries, Auburn Hills, MI. She discusses the 2nd Annual YE Summit and why it is so important for companies like Guardian to support students becoming entrepreneurs and helping to improve business curriculum.
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