• West Michigan Weekend (A Public Affairs Program from iHeartradio)

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West Michigan Weekend (A Public Affairs Program from iHeartradio)

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  • Host Phil Tower brings you the latest news and developments from area non-profit organizations and their leaders, plus issues of importance nationally and globally with experts and authors.
    Tune in weekly for thoughtful conversation, inspiration and enlightenment.
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  • The power and positive impact of sports tourism with Mike Guswiler, President of The West Michigan Sports Commission(07-28-24)

    The power and positive impact of sports tourism with Mike Guswiler, President of The West Michigan Sports Commission(07-28-24)
    Jul 26 2024
    On this week's program, host Phil Tower welcomes Mike Guswiler, President, The West Michigan Sports Commission.
    Mike spoke with us about the powerful impact that sports tourism has nationally and here in West Michigan. Here in the U.S., the sports tourism sector generates over $52 billion in direct spending annually (up 31.5% from $39.7 billion in total direct spending in 2021) and a total economic impact of $128 billion. That’s a massive impact!Mike reminded us that the West Michigan Sports Commission was founded in 2007 as an economic generator to harness some of that $52.2 billion national youth and amateur sports industry for West Michigan.
    One of the WMSC's top priorities is generating overnight stays from sporting events, which drives spending in area hotels, restaurants, and other businesses.
    Since its beginning, the WMSC has booked 1,216 sporting events and tournaments, attracted more than 2 million athletes and visitors, and generated over $649 million in estimated economic impact.
    Currently, the WMSC is identifying statewide, regional, and national sports finals and championships with MHSAA, NAIA, MIAA, GLIAC, and USOPC in various sports.
    In other sports to resin and local sports news, Mike discussed the $12M expansion at the Meijer Sports Complex in Rockford and the exciting news that Grand Rapids will host the 2025 Move United Games. Move United is the largest organization promoting and hosting community adaptive sports.

    Online: West Michigan Sports Commission
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    28 m
  • Creating a talent pipeline with the Michigan Manufacturers Association+The Impact of Michigan's Afterschool Partnership (07-21-24)

    Creating a talent pipeline with the Michigan Manufacturers Association+The Impact of Michigan's Afterschool Partnership (07-21-24)
    Jul 21 2024
    During the program this week, host Phil Tower welcomes Bill Rayl, executive director of workforce solutions at The Michigan Manufacturers Association. Bill is MMA’s point person for efforts to develop sustainable talent ecosystems that serve the workforce needs of MMA members around the state. We’ve been hearing for years now that so many of the trades and businesses in Michigan that help to build things need talented workers…and The Michigan Manufacturers Association is taking the initiative by building collaboratives across the state of Michigan by partnering schools with local manufacturers to ensure companies have access to top talent and students have access to fulfilling career opportunities. This is a private-public partnership created by the Michigan Manufacturers Association, designed to offer students a wide range of opportunities.
    Online: Michigan Manufacturers Association

    In the second half of our program, Phil speaks with Erin Skene-Pratt, executive director of the Michigan Afterschool Partnership. While afterschool programs across Michigan have served more than 67,000 children since July 1 of last year, there are more than 750,000 youth on afterschool program waiting lists. · Afterschool programs include daycare and childcare, which are topics for concern and negotiation on the upcoming state budget. The Michigan Afterschool Partnership works to encourage policymakers to continue recognizing the critical importance of out-of-school time programs and to allocate sustainable funding to ensure that every child can benefit from these life-changing programs. In the summer specifically, many youths lack access to three meals a day, and adults are at home, as many are at work. OST provides a safe space but also activities, friendships, and meals.
    Online: The Michigan Afterschool Partnership
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    27 m
  • An inside look at the West Michigan Veterans Coalition with Paul Ryan and Brad Dorland (07-14-24)

    An inside look at the West Michigan Veterans Coalition with Paul Ryan and Brad Dorland (07-14-24)
    Jul 13 2024
    On this week's program host, Phil Tower, welcomes Captain Paul Ryan, Vice-Chair, West Michigan Veterans Coalition, and Brad Dorland, founder and Director of Essential Patriot

    The West Michigan Veterans Coalition is a collaboration between local military-friendly organizations that provide support, information, and resources to those who have served or are serving in the Armed Forces and their Families, employers, and other organizations throughout West Michigan.Online: West Michigan Veterans Coalition

    About our guests: Captain Paul J. Ryan, a Retired U.S. Navy captain, is Vice Chair of the West Michigan Veterans Coalition. Paul served on active duty in the Navy for five years and made one peacetime deployment to the Western Pacific. His service in the Navy Reserve spanned twenty-five years, including seven tours as Commanding Officer of various Navy Reserve units. He retired from the Navy in 2005.
    Brad Dorland is the founder and Director of Essential Patriot. Brad has served in the U.S. Marine Corps and is a Firefighter and fire alarm expert. Also, during the Great Recession, Brad served as Director of Service to the armed forces for the American Red Cross.

    Online: Essential Patriot
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    28 m
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