Episodes

  • Ep. 302: The Amalgamation Project Returns, Highlighting the Michigan Music Scene

    Ep. 302: The Amalgamation Project Returns, Highlighting the Michigan Music Scene
    Jul 23 2024
    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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    22 mins
  • Ep. 301: Lansing Community College Celebrates African American Contributions

    Ep. 301: Lansing Community College Celebrates African American Contributions
    Jul 16 2024
    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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    22 mins
  • Ep. 300: Endurium Provides Full Circle Business Solutions

    Ep. 300: Endurium Provides Full Circle Business Solutions
    Jul 9 2024
    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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    32 mins
  • Ep. 299: TriTerra Assists New Development With Environmental Services

    Ep. 299: TriTerra Assists New Development With Environmental Services
    Jul 2 2024
    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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    25 mins
  • Ep. 298: Güd Marketing Supports Organizations That Create Strong, Healthy Communities

    Ep. 298: Güd Marketing Supports Organizations That Create Strong, Healthy Communities
    Jun 25 2024
    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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    23 mins
  • Ep. 297: Calvin University Partners with Educators and Students to Address Lagging Test Scores

    Ep. 297: Calvin University Partners with Educators and Students to Address Lagging Test Scores
    Jun 18 2024
    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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    28 mins
  • Ep. 296: Sleepwalker Brewery Provides Unique Flavor to Lansing’s REO Town

    Ep. 296: Sleepwalker Brewery Provides Unique Flavor to Lansing’s REO Town
    Jun 11 2024
    The US microbrewery revolution is nearly 30 years old now, and Michigan is a nationally renowned “beer state”. Chris loves the experiences and the opportunities to hear the backstory of these artisans. Joining Chris to share the story of Sleepwalker Brewing in Lansing’s REO Town is Owner and Brewer, Jeremy Sprague!
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    24 mins
  • Ep. 295: Stephen McGee To Launch Resurgo, a 20-Year Detroit Film Project

    Ep. 295: Stephen McGee To Launch Resurgo, a 20-Year Detroit Film Project
    Jun 4 2024
    Chris loves getting to meet fantastic people and companies throughout Michigan, especially those who advocate for the Michigan brand. This episode's guest is a perfect example of Michigan passion. Joining Chris is photographer and emmy-award winning filmmaker Mr. Stephen McGee!
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    31 mins