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
Wendy Block, the Michigan Chamber’s Senior VP of Business Advocacy & Member Engagement, talks about the new political leadership and dynamic in Lansing! It’s been fairly fast and furious since lawmakers were sworn in and 2023 kicked off.
Joining her in this discussion are Adrian Hemond – Founder & CEO of Grassroots Midwest, Jenell Leonard – Owner of Marketing Resource Group (MRG), and John Sellek – Founder & CEO of Harbor Strategic.
Sara Wurfel, the Michigan Chamber’s Chief Communications & Marketing Officer, shares why civility and pragmatic problem solving are so important in moving Michigan forward!
Joining her in this discussion are Jim Holcomb – President & CEO of the Michigan Chamber, Rudy Hobbs (D), Partner at Michigan Legislative Consultants & Co-Director of the Michigan Political Leadership Program (MPLP) at MSU, and lastly Tonya Schuitmaker (R), Attorney & Co-Director of the Michigan Political Leadership Program (MPLP) at MSU.
Mike Alaimo, the Michigan Chamber’s Director of Environmental and Energy Affairs and Infrastructure Policy Lead discusses an issue that’s top of mind right now and affects all Michiganders – and that’s fixing our darn roads!
Joining him in this discussion are Jim Holcomb – President & CEO of the Michigan Chamber – where this issue has been a long-time priority, Rob Coppersmith, EVP & VP of Membership Services at the Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association (better known locally as MITA) – the organization made up the construction trades who help build and fix our state’s infrastructure and knows firsthand how bad our roads and bridges are, and lastly Maggie Pallone, VP at Public Sector Consultants – a nonpartisan public policy consulting firm known for its quality analysis and work who recently just unveiled a new report looking at our needs and funding solutions.
Wendy Block – Senior VP of Business Advocacy & Member Engagement at the Michigan Chamber, is joined by J.D. Collins – CEO & Director of the Michigan Small Business Development Center and Lorri Rishar – Owner & CEO of Edge Partnerships. They explore the massive impact small businesses play in our communities and economy, touch on the biggest trends/changes and challenges/opportunities facing small businesses now, and share some of the resources can help small businesses face these challenges!
Host Sara Wurfel – Chief Communications & Marketing Officer of the Michigan Chamber, is joined again by Joe Bamberger – Founder & Managing Partner of Emerge Consulting, Ryan Hundt – CEO of Michigan Works! Association, and Julie Mann – Chief Human Resources Officer of Neogen to discuss the different tactics, innovations and resources that can help in the workforce development and talent recruitment/retention space!
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.
