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We discuss entrepreneurship and small business development regularly on this show. One area I’ve never covered is intellectual property. Inventors and innovators need to protect their inventions and processes. Joining Chris to share how that all works is Senior Attorney from Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC, Mr. Mikhail Murshak!
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Whether you’re moving into a new home, or deciding you want to stay where you are but make some improvements, home ownership can be a complicated endeavor. Joining Chris to discuss a new program where homeowners can learn tips and tricks on how to turn your house into a home is the Marketing Manager for Custom Built Design and Remodeling, Isabelle Braeutigam!
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The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) recently introduced the TREK Small Business Support Hub. This comprehensive resource center is designed to support small businesses and entrepreneurs in Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties. Joining Chris to explain the program is their Vice President of Small Business and Innovation, Harrison Leffel-Jones!
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Purchasing a home is probably the most thrilling and frightening thing a person does in their lifetime. Understanding the process, trends, tricks and traps is intimidating so selecting a great realtor is critical. Someone Chris has gotten to know and trust is Chris Silker, from Keller Williams - Advantage in Team, and he is here to teach us some of what he knows!
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Accumulating and managing wealth is - and should be - an extremely complex strategic process. Going it alone is not recommended if you have goals you want to achieve. Joining Chris to share how to create a comprehensive wealth creation and management plan are members of the Waggoner Financial team, President Kiley Eory, Director of Investment & Planning Ankit Jalan, and Financial Advisor Associate Jordan Bowman.
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Michigan’s University Research Corridor is a leading national academic research cluster: fostering talent, academic research and economic revitalization in the state, and is created by an alliance of Michigan’s three leading research institutions - Michigan State, University of Michigan, and Wayne State University. Joining Chris to discuss the work of the URC is its Executive Director, Dr. Britany Affolter-Caine!
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Allison Spooner is an author who writes emotional fiction with a hint of sarcasm. She joins Chris to share her journey as a writer and her new forthcoming book titled: The Things We Cannot Change: A Story About The Ghosts Created by Addiction
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We've had Jerry Norris from The Fledge in Lansing on the show a number of times, but in this episode we get to discuss a new endeavor which will greatly expand the educational opportunities of those engaged at the Fledge, the purchase of Urbandale Farms. Jerry is back to discuss this bold new step!
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Michigan has doubled-down on inbound population growth and accelerating talent development in an effort to attract & retain businesses and drive the state’s overall vibrancy. Joining Chris to share the story of a passionate Mid-Michigan based effort are the Founder and CEO of Hundred Place Consulting, Samanth Harkins, and the Principle & Creative Director of Redhead Creative Consultancy, Jennifer Estill!
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Whether you’re an individual or a business owner, having a sound investment strategy is critical when it comes to meeting your financial goals - whatever they may be. Joining to discuss their proprietary stock selection strategy, called RFED, are members of the Waggoner Financial team - Founder, Eric Waggoner, Junior Portfolio Manager, Shanzer Khan, and Financial Planning Assistant, Mark Hu!
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Entrepreneurship is a difficult path, but there are fantastic resources to help the process. Start Garden helps start-ups through its pitch competitions and co-working space located in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids. Joining Chris to share the story of Start Garden, and their upcoming installment of The 100 Pitch Competition is their Director of Community Relations, Laurie Supinski!
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There’s been a lot of prognostication and chatter about return to office protocols as the pandemic fades further away. Joining Chris to give us an updated perspective from the Office Furniture industry is the Vice President of Sales for MarxModa, Brian Johnson!
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For those of us who live here, Michigan is a wonderful place to get outdoors. Whether it’s the great lakes, skiing, hiking or ice fishing, we have plenty to feed our adventurous spirit. But did you know Michigan has a robust outdoor INDUSTRY business ecosystem? Joining Chris to share the efforts of Michigan’s Outdoor Recreation Industry Office is their Executive Director, Brad Garmon!
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Music festivals - highlighting multiple artists at a single event - are all the rage. Lansing’s college radio station Impact 89FM referred to the last installment of the show we’re about to discuss as “A collection of talent sought to destroy the boundaries of genre, to make a new statement on the beauty of local music, and to testify to the joy and benefits of artistic collaboration.” That intrigued Crhis enough to discuss the upcoming Amalgamation Project II with drummer and show promoter, Bryan Knickerbocker!
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion have grown beyond human resources buzzwords and into major directional changes for business, non-profits, and higher education. Lansing Community College has announced and soon will unveil a formal and impressive nod to the Changemakers and Trailblazer of Mid-Michigan. Joining Chris to share the story is LCC Foundation Executive Director Cathy Zell, and LCC President, Steve Robinson!
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We talk quite a bit here on Michigan Reimagined about small and medium business support. It’s tough to find harder working and more passionate people than business owners, yet many spin their wheels and struggle to get the returns they feel they deserve. Joining Chris to discuss the services provided by Endurium Advisors are its Founding Partner, Eric Gerdes and their Automation Architect, Matt Downs!
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There are several what I would call behind-the-scenes industries when it comes to the revitalization of Michigan. One is environmental consulting. One Lansing-area firm has been growing and winning awards. Joining Chris to share the story of TriTerra is the Director of Economic Development, Dave VanHaaren!
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Building your company’s brand to drive new business & awareness is one of the most important things an organization can do. If you’re not good at doing this yourself, you hire an expert. Joining Chris to share the story and the services of Güd Marketing in Old Town Lansing is its Principal and President, Debbie Horak and the Strategic Planning Director, Jill Holden!
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Michigan has deployed a tremendous amount of resources to change the world's narrative of Michigan for the better. One area of our state resources that has come under fire is the quality of our K-12 education system. Joining Chris to share some statistics, and what’s being done to make Michigan a more credible developer of talent, is the Program Director for the School of Education at Calvin University, Erek Kooyman!
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