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
The 2023 legislative session – historic in many ways – has been one of the busiest in modern times. Sara Wurfel, the Michigan Chamber’s Chief Communications & Marketing Officer, is joined by the core Michigan Chamber Business Advocacy Team: Wendy Block, Mike Alaimo, and Leah Robinson to help unpack a bit of what’s happened and what’s on the horizon – and how that may impact our state’s job providers and business climate!
In this episode, hosted by Jim Holcomb, President & CEO of the Michigan Chamber, we’re going to be talking about fixing our damn roads and bridges in Michigan – but by tackling one of the key challenges right now that may not be well understood: aggregate cost and supply.
Joining Jim in the conversation are two experts who work in these industries and on these issues every day: Doug Needham, Executive Director for the Michigan Aggregates Association and Kelly Kuiper who holds a unique perspective – she’s the Director of Business Development for Great Lakes Excavating Services AND is a Georgetown Township Planning Commissioner in Ottawa Co. They’ll help us break down what’s happening and why, and how we can ensure the bipartisan fix!
Amanda Toy, VP of Membership & Partnerships, Michigan Chamber, is joined by John Melcher, CEO of Crystal Mountain/Crystal Enterprises, and Nick Shelton, Director of Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth, to discuss the travel and tourism outlook in Michigan for the rest of 2023 – including the biggest wins, opportunities and challenges in the industry!
Amanda Toy, VP of Membership & Partnerships, Michigan Chamber, is joined by Dave Lorenz, Vice President of Travel Michigan at the MEDC, to discuss the state’s latest Pure Michigan focus, it’s efforts, and to provide a forecast of the peak 2023 tourism season!
Jim Holcomb, President & CEO of the Michigan Chamber, is joined by Kathryn Snorrason, Interim Chief Mobility Officer at the Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification, and Glenn Stevens, Executive Director of MICHauto, to gain insight from an industry perspective on the opportunities and challenges to retain Michigan’s automotive and next-generation mobility industries as well as an overview of the state’s perspective, efforts and the work ahead!
Amanda Toy, VP of Membership and Partnerships, discusses hot HR issues and trends along with tools that can help any business!
Joining her in this discussion are Amy Mulholland – Director of Learning & HR Compliance for the Michigan Chamber, John David Gardiner – Attorney and Employment Law/Workplace Specialist for Bodman Law, and Garry Straker – VP of Compensation Consulting for Salary.com.
Have episode or guest ideas?
Let us know - we’d love to hear from you! Reach out to Sara Wurfel at swurfel@michamber.com or fill out this quick form here.
