MI Business Matters

A Michigan Chamber Podcast

In each episode, a Michigan Chamber team member will sit down with a special guest(s) who are influential employers, policymakers and leaders in the community. We’ll discuss relevant and timely issues affecting our state’s job providers, economy, workforce and communities. We’ll help foster pragmatic problem-solving with civility as we explore the opportunities to protect, connect and strengthen Michigan businesses and build a stronger Michigan for all.

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Podcasts

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Jim Holcomb, President & CEO for the Michigan Chamber, leads the discussion on a monumental decision from the Michigan Supreme Court this summer on a paid sick leave and minimum wage case that has Michigan employers and so many workers alike reeling. We’re going to explore what happened, the numerous negative implications and uncertainty, and the efforts underway urging a bipartisan solution to soften the impact.

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Jim Holcomb, President & CEO for the Michigan Chamber, leads the discussion of some troubling signs on the horizon for Michigan’s insurance industry and for our state’s consumers, communities and businesses. Joining him the discussion are:

  • Erin McDonough, Executive Director of the Insurance Alliance of Michigan
  • Mike Puerner, Senior VP and Chief Legal Officer for Hastings Insurance
  • Wendy Block, Senior VP of Business Advocacy for the Michigan Chamber
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Jim Holcomb, President & CEO of the Michigan Chamber, leads the discussion on affordable housing – one of the key barriers Michigan employers, communities and families alike are facing right now. Joining him in the discussion are:

  • Jon Blazic, Manager of United States Gypsum Alabaster, Mich, plant.
  • Dawn Crandall, Executive Vice President of the Home Builders Association of Michigan
  • Mike Alaimo, Director of our Environmental and Energy Affairs for the Michigan Chamber
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Jim Holcomb, President & CEO of the Michigan Chamber, leads the discussion of an intended and irresponsible lawsuit from Attorney General Dana Nessel that has the potential to harm Michigan and the infrastructure that keeps our homes, schools, hospitals, and businesses running.

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Jim Holcomb, President & CEO for the Michigan Chamber, leads the discussion of Michigan’s first statewide competition of the National Civics Bee and take a look at what’s next for the 2025 bee – and why it matters so much! Joining him in the discussion are:

  • Stacy Bailey, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction for Okemos Public Schools
  • Geoff Bontrager, Superintendent for Northwest Community Schools in Jackson
  • Simon Reed from West Middle School in Plymouth, state finalist and ended up taking 2nd place in this year’s statewide competition
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Jim Holcomb, President & CEO of the Michigan Chamber, leads the discussion of water usage and management practices in the Great Lakes State. Joining him are:

  • Emily Finnell, Great Lakes Senior Advisor and Strategist in the Michigan Dept of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
  • Ron Burke, President & CEO of the Alliance for Water Efficiency
  • Mike Alaimo, Director of Environmental and Energy Affairs for the Michigan Chamber

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