Jim Holcomb, president and CEO of the Michigan Chamber, is joined by Hilary Crow, the VP for civics at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, to discuss civic engagement and the business case for supporting it — a very important issue as our country struggles with fundamental civics knowledge and we enter a fast and furious election year.

Bob Thomas, chief operating officer of the Michigan Chamber, leads the discussion of a special time of year and segment of industry that may be small in how they’re described, but one that truly makes a BIG impact every day: our state’s 900,000+ small businesses and National Small Business Month that kicked off May 1. We’re going to celebrate these diverse entrepreneurs and dive into the changing landscape and core growth strategies and activities that can help.

Joining him in the discussion are Kristi Tabor, advertising account executive for Scripps Local Media/Broadcasting Co. and Fox 47, and Krista Moon, president and owner of Ascend Business Growth.

Jim Holcomb, President and CEO of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, leads the discussion of an issue that may not be on your radar right now but one that can have far reaching impacts – and that’s Ozone Attainment and National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS)!

As our state focuses on growing our population and enhancing our homegrown manufacturing and supply chain, how and how fast we can permit projects of all kinds makes a difference.

Did you know that Michigan is home to one of the country’s most diverse agricultural states in the nation or that our food and agriculture industry is a huge economic driver too?

Amanda Toy, VP of membership and partnerships for the Michigan Chamber, hosts part 2 of the Michigan winter tourism industry and outlook discussion. Joining her in the conversation is Brad Keen, COO of Boyne Resorts, as they get you ready for the snow sports season!