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Michigan Business Beat | What Is Renewable Natural Gas?

Chris Holman welcomes Jason Linkimer, Senior Environmental Scientist, Barr Engineering Co. to talk about Renewable Natural Gas (RNG). In the interview, Jason covers what exactly is RNG, what role it could play in Michigan's future, and what it could mean for businesses.
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Michigan Business Beat | Key Findings Of The Fall 2020 COVID-19 Impact Survey

Originally uploaded December 18, 2020.
President of ROI Insight, Paul King, talks with Chris Holman about some of the key findings from the fall 2020 COVID-19 Impact MFBI Survey.
(The Michigan Future Business Index;https://www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/michigan-future-business-index-1)
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Michigan Business Beat | Bitcoin And Crypto-Currencies In 2021

David Silva Smith, Founder of Capital Grind (Startup Grind) talks with Chris Holman about bitcoin and crypto-currencies in 2021. Startup Grind is a global (55 countries, 125 cities) startup community designed to educate, inspire and connect entrepreneurs.
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Michigan Business Beat |Pancake Palooza – Serving Up A Virtual Good Time Help Homeless Families

(Support Mark Saturday, February 20, 2021)
Cinnaire CEO Mark McDaniel Competes to Support Homeless Families at Haven House
The 2021 Haven House Pancake Palooza is coming up on Saturday, February 20th, from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. The event is going virtual this year but still promises to be a a fun-filled, high-energy event that the whole family can enjoy!
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Michigan Business Beat | Michigan Diversity Council | CAMW! MVP For February 2021

The Michigan Diversity Council (MIDC) was selected by Capital Area Michigan Works! as their most valuable Partner for February 2021. Darlene King, CDP, Executive Director of MIDC, joins Chris Holman to talk about the council's history and mission and how diversity and inclusion play a vital role in both the workplace and the community.
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Michigan Business Beat | CAMW! | How Employers Can Celebrate Black History Month

Carrie Rosingana CEO, CAMW! joins Chris Holman to talk about how employers celebrate Black History Month and why it is important. They discuss in detail how leaders facilitate conversations about race and change within their organizations, and what leaders can do to impact change.
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Michigan Business Beat | BWL’s New Strategic Plan Supports Becoming ‘Utility Of The Future’

Chris Holman welcomes the General Manager of BWL to talk about a new strategic plan that sets 5 strategic priorities to guide BWL operations for 2021-2025.
The Lansing Board of Water & Light (BWL) Board of Commissioners approved a new strategic plan for the utility that includes a commitment to climate-conscious power generation and supports the BWL’s commitment to becoming Michigan’s cleanest electric utility by increasing the use of renewable energy and reducing energy waste.
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Michigan Business Beat | New Findings Show Extended Impact Of COVID-19 On Businesses

Chris Holman interviews Emily Heintz to find out about this new study
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – EntryPoint, a nonprofit research institution that delivers comprehensive research insights and implements effective data-driven programs to promote entrepreneurship across the Midwest, Monday announced the release of the Washtenaw County COVID-19 Business Impact Report. These new findings show the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on businesses since the beginning of EntryPoint’s research in May 2020. The comprehensive research insights provide information on the current state of Washtenaw County businesses to aid policymakers, foundations, and other community-focused organizations in their continued efforts to support entrepreneurs and their businesses.
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Michigan Business Beat | Haworth -- The DBI M.V.P. For February 2021

Chris Holman talks with Becky Przedwojewski, Dealer Sales Manager, CIT, Haworth who was selected as the DBI M.V.P. (Most Valuable Partner) for February 2021. Becky discusses her role leading up to Dealer Sales Manager at Haworth and the companies history, focus for 2021, and connection with DBI.
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globalEDGE Business Beat | Lessons Learned from a Career in International Manufacturing

Don DeCorte has worked in the resistance welding industry for 40 years; he started his career in Detroit in 1979. Don is a Certified Electronics Technician from RETS Electronics School in Detroit, and a specialist in industrial automation and robotics, resistance welding, and controls systems. He’s spent last 27 years working for RoMan Manufacturing Inc. in Grand Rapids MI, and his responsibilities include managing sales, marketing, applications engineering, and recruitment and training of international representatives. Don has traveled extensively to 40 countries.
Don is a member of the West Michigan District Export Council, and has been appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce to promote and assist export efforts of small businesses in support of the mission to grow exports. Here Don shares his experience and lessons learned from a career in international manufacturing.
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