Episodes
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During this podcast, Vicki Selva, executive director of the Michigan Defense Center and Senior Strategic Advisor for the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, shares information about the Michigan Defense Center, its impact on the economy and future projects.
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Tune into our latest podcast featuring Dave Lorenz, vice president of Travel of Michigan, to learn about Pure Michigan’s tourism initiatives, how COVID-19 has impacted the state’s tourism industry and trends for future travel.
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WCCCD’s Critical Conversations Podcast team welcomed the Executive Director of Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG), Kathleen Lomako. SEMCOG supports local planning through its technical, data, and intergovernmental resources. In this podcast, Ms. Lomako provides insight into how the organization works to improve the quality of the region's water, make the transportation system safer and more efficient, revitalize communities, and spur economic development.
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In this podcast, Dr. Britany Affolter-Caine, executive director of the Michigan’s University Research Corridor (URC), shares information about the URC, an alliance of Michigan State University, the University of Michigan and Wayne State University. One of the nation's top university innovation clusters, the URC is focused on increasing economic prosperity and connecting Michigan to the world.
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This special edition of WCCCD’s Critical Conversations Podcast features the Consul General of Canada, Mr. Joseph Comartin. Listeners will learn about current initiatives and the value of maintaining a good-standing relationship between the United States and Canada.
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In this episode, guest Ron Kagan, CEO of the Detroit Zoological Society (DZS), talks about the mission of the DZS, the organization’s efforts towards wildlife conservation and animal welfare and its commitment to progressive resource management and environmental leadership.
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WCCCD’s Critical Conversation Podcast was pleased to have guest Lou Fintor, who serves as the Diplomat-in-Residence for Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, share his work experiences while abroad and provide tips for listeners who may be interested in pursuing a career in the foreign and civil service office with the U.S. Department of State.
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In this podcast, Shawn Pomaville-Size, executive director of the MotorCities National Heritage Partnership Inc., provides insight into the value of preserving, interpreting and promoting the automotive and labor heritage of the State of Michigan.
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Learn about the benefits of connectivity, smart cities and the future of mobility in this podcast featuring guest Eric Gannaway who serves as the Mobility Division Intelligent Traffic Systems Senior Sales Executive for SIEMENS.
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During this podcast, founder and CEO of the BTL Group, Jonathan Quarles talks about his experiences as a successful entrepreneur, angel investor and global citizen diplomat. He also offers advice on how others can pursue their dreams.
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In episode 11, host Ed Clemente welcomes guest Fay Beydoun, Executive Director of the American Arab Chamber of Commerce, to discuss her work experience with the business community at the local, national and international level. Ms. Beydoun, who also serves as the Chief Operating Officer of TEJARA, is dedicated to advancing economic relations between the United States and other countries.
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Tune into to our latest podcast featuring Marion Reich who serves as the Executive Director of Global Ties Detroit. This non-profit organization administers international exchange programs on behalf of U.S. governmental organizations with the mission of promoting diplomacy.
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In this podcast, host Ed Clemente and Marc Corriveau, vice president of corporate government affairs for the Henry Ford Health System, talk about the latest topics affecting the healthcare industry.
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Tune into this podcast with guest Jeffrey Donofrio, director of workforce development for Detroit Mayor Duggan, to learn about the current and future workforce development trends affecting our region.
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In this podcast, professional genealogist Carolyn Carter provides tools and tips on how to start researching family history and making connections using genealogical methods. Listeners can learn how to access online resources and ways to research ancestors outside of the United States. Ms. Carter, WCCCD’s Chief Development Officer, has been teaching genealogy beginner courses for over six years and researching ancestry and genealogy for over 20 years.
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Tune into episode six of the Critical Conversations Podcast to hear Ms. Carla Walker-Miller, president and CEO of Walker-Miller Energy Services LLC, discuss the importance of energy efficiency and how this initiative positively impacts Michigan’s economic future.
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In episode five, Dr. Larry Alexander, president and CEO of the Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau, provides insight into the economic transformation of Metro Detroit and how it continues to positively impact our region.
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In this episode, WCCCD's Critical Conversations Podcast welcomes Tiffany Gunter, interim CEO of the Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan, to discuss the impact and future outlook of regional transit in our region.
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This special edition of WCCCD’s Critical Conversations Podcast features Dr. William Pickard who shares his perspective on business success while discussing his best-selling book, Millionaire Moves, Seven Proven Principles of Entrepreneurship.
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WCCCD’s Critical Conversations Podcast host Ed Clemente welcomes Nasser Beydoun, vice president of multicultural marketing at Bassett & Bassett, to discuss economic development opportunities impacting Southeast Michigan.
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