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The Michigan Opportunity
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
257 episodes
7 hours ago
From field to bottle, Shady Lane Cellars is leveraging Michigan’s agriculture in their vineyard and wine selling business As the Executive Winemaker and General Manager of Shady Lane Cellars, Kasey Wierzba is guiding the winery’s vision and award-winning craftsmanship. Shady Lane Cellars is a boutique, estate winery at the base of the Leelanau Peninsula near Suttons Bay, Michigan, known for its 100% estate-grown, sustainably certified wines crafted from cool-climate varietals. She also discus...
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From field to bottle, Shady Lane Cellars is leveraging Michigan’s agriculture in their vineyard and wine selling business As the Executive Winemaker and General Manager of Shady Lane Cellars, Kasey Wierzba is guiding the winery’s vision and award-winning craftsmanship. Shady Lane Cellars is a boutique, estate winery at the base of the Leelanau Peninsula near Suttons Bay, Michigan, known for its 100% estate-grown, sustainably certified wines crafted from cool-climate varietals. She also discus...
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The Michigan Opportunity
S5 Ep.50 - Jeff Donofrio, President and CEO, Business Leaders For Michigan and Rachel Stewart, CEO, Gardner White Furniture & Mattress
Business Leaders for Michigan launches “Michigan in a New Era,” featuring two experts working to shape the state’s next economy On this episode we’re diving into research-driven, fact-based strategies designed to strengthen Michigan’s economy with Business Leaders for Michigan (BLM) CEO, Jeff Donofrio and Rachel Stewart, Gardner White Furniture & Mattress CEO and BLM Board member. They discuss the organization’s strategy plan “Michigan in a New Era”. By illuminating critical insights and ...
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6 days ago
33 minutes

The Michigan Opportunity
S5 Ep. 49 - Kasey Wierzba, Executive Winemaker & General Manager, Shady Lane Cellars
From field to bottle, Shady Lane Cellars is leveraging Michigan’s agriculture in their vineyard and wine selling business As the Executive Winemaker and General Manager of Shady Lane Cellars, Kasey Wierzba is guiding the winery’s vision and award-winning craftsmanship. Shady Lane Cellars is a boutique, estate winery at the base of the Leelanau Peninsula near Suttons Bay, Michigan, known for its 100% estate-grown, sustainably certified wines crafted from cool-climate varietals. She also discus...
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3 weeks ago
33 minutes

The Michigan Opportunity
S5 Ep. 48 - Nick Roe, Cybersecurity and Compliance Manager, Brightline Technologies Inc.
Managed IT, cybersecurity, compliance and more—all from one Michigan-based tech company Hear from Nick Roe, Manager of Cybersecurity and Compliance at Brightline Technologies, a Brighton-based IT services firm that delivers comprehensive solutions that optimize infrastructure, strengthens security, ensures compliance and more. In this episode we discuss safe security practices and cybersecurity awareness. Nick also breaks down how Brightline IT is working with the Department of Defense on com...
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3 weeks ago
35 minutes

The Michigan Opportunity
S5 Ep.47 - John Nunneley, Senior Vice President Engineering and IT, Astemo Americas, Inc.
From electrification to motorcycle systems, Astemo Ltd.’s new Michigan headquarters anchors the future of mobility! We sit down with John Nunneley of Astemo Americas, Inc. as he shares how the tier 1 automotive supplier is shaping the future of mobility. Astemo’s world-leading solutions in electrification, autonomous driving, sustainable technologies, and advanced chassis and motorcycle systems are advancing a cleaner, smarter, and more connected world.
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4 weeks ago
33 minutes

The Michigan Opportunity
S5 Ep.46 - Mike Duggan, Mayor, City of Detroit
City of Detroit's Mayor Mike Duggan talks through the economic developments during his tenure. As the second-longest serving Mayor in Detroit history, Mike Duggan’s economic and business development strategies have centered around attracting major investments, accelerating small business growth and creating a business-friendly climate. He discusses several projects including investing in talent with the University of Michigan Center for Innovation, bringing back manufacturing jobs...
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1 month ago
30 minutes

The Michigan Opportunity
S5 Ep.45 - Kara Wood, Executive Director, Grand Action 2.0
Grand Rapids Developments: Spotlight on Amway Stadium and Acrisure Amphitheater Projects with Grand Action 2.0 We join Grand Action 2.0’s Executive Director, Kara Wood, as she discusses plans for Grand Rapids. Grand Action 2.0 is a powerhouse not-for-profit economic development organization. Through bold leadership and public-private partnerships, they are actively identifying and funding the next wave of downtown building and transformational projects that make the city of Grand Rapids uniqu...
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1 month ago
24 minutes

The Michigan Opportunity
S5 Ep. 44 - Ned Staebler, VP for Economic Development at Wayne State University and President and CEO of TechTown
From entrepreneurship to innovative workspace and the creation of 2,340 jobs, Wayne State University’s TechTown Detroit is driving impact across Michigan’s future economy. From supporting startups and emerging companies, to establishing firms, TechTown Detroit is Wayne State University’s entrepreneurship hub helping entrepreneurs develop, launch, and grow. Ned Staebler’s dynamic international economic development background spans both the private and public sectors. In this episode, he talks ...
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1 month ago
32 minutes

The Michigan Opportunity
S5 Ep. 43 - Trevor Friedeberg, President & CEO, Greater Muskegon Economic Development
Aerospace, Defense, Agribusiness, Tourism and more, make up the story of the Greater Muskegon Economic Development. Hear Trevor Friedeberg describe the rich Muskegon community and history on the east side of Lake Michigan, as he breaks down the tools and resources the Greater Muskegon Economic Development (GMED) offers. Founded in 1999, the GMED is a county-wide economic development agency dedicated to supporting local business. Their focus is to leverage public and private investment to acce...
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1 month ago
28 minutes

The Michigan Opportunity
S5 Ep.42 - Alison Todak, VP of Entrepreneurship & Innovation, MEDC and Pete Martin, Director of Portfolio Management, MSU Research Foundation
PitchMI crowns 4 winners: smarter hospital beds, powered campsites, satellite tech, and in-game ads—highlighting Michigan’s dynamic startup ecosystem. Join our two startup experts — Alison Todak of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and Pete Martin of the MSU Research Foundation — as they share how their organizations are helping to drive Michigan’s startup momentum. They give us insight into their collaboration on the PitchMI startup competition, highlight the four winning ...
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2 months ago
31 minutes

The Michigan Opportunity
S5 Ep.41 - Matthew Warnick, Chief Executive Officer, American Rheinmetall
Powering Defense and Driving Innovation for a Safer, Smarter Future in Michigan Matthew Warnick serves as Chief Executive Officer of American Rheinmetall, headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan. He has been with Rheinmetall for more than twelve years, guiding its U.S. operations since the establishment of American Rheinmetall (formerly American Rheinmetall Vehicles) in 2019. The company supports Rheinmetall’s Vehicle Systems Division with sales, engineering, and program management for defens...
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2 months ago
27 minutes

The Michigan Opportunity
S5 Ep.40 - Jessica Nabongo, Author, Entrepreneur, Photographer, Travel Expert
She has lived and worked around the world and been to every 195 UN-recognized countries. But there’s only one place Jessica Nabongo calls home—Detroit. As the first Black woman to visit every country in the world, Jessica Nabongo is the author of the #1 best seller — Catch Me If You Can and mastermind behind The Catch Me If You Can travel blog. In this episode she shares why she made Michigan her home, the socioeconomical work she does around the world and teases her upcoming book, Catc...
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2 months ago
32 minutes

The Michigan Opportunity
S5 Ep.39 - Meaghan Kennedy, Founder, Orange Sparkle Ball, Inc. & Bernard Sweicki, Vice President of Mobility and Research, Global Epicenter of Mobility
What exactly is a mobility ecosystem and how can it be measured to attract new business and top talent to Michigan? Our expert guests unpack their groundbreaking research that connects innovation, technology, networking and infrastructure to economic growth. The Global Epicenter of Mobility (GEM) has partnered with Orange Sparkle Ball, Inc. to run a social network analysis, to try and gage GEM’s impact beyond their region and measure the relationship between organizations within their ecosyst...
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2 months ago
34 minutes

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S5 Ep. 38 - Dr. Arthur Lupia, Vice President of Research and Innovation, University of Michigan
Regarded as one of the world’s leading research universities - the Office of the Vice President for Research is driving the mission to catalyze, support and safeguard U-M research from private sector, to government, to non-profit and more. Dr. Arthur Lupia is the Vice President of Research and Innovation at the University of Michigan, where he is responsible for fostering the excellence and integrity of research across all three campuses (Ann Arbor, Dearborn and Flint). Lupia’s vast exp...
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3 months ago
32 minutes

The Michigan Opportunity
S5 Ep. 37 - Alison Watson, Director, Michigan Arts and Culture Council
To Preserve and Grow: the Michigan Arts and Culture Council was established as the state’s steward of creativity and heritage. In our next segment of Around Michigan in 30 Minutes we talk with Alison Watson, Director of the Michigan Arts and Culture Council. From the Upper Peninsula to our southern border, Alison takes us on a journey through the people, places, and stories that showcase Michigan’s cultural heartbeat. Since 1966, the State of Michigan has recognized the vital role vibra...
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3 months ago
30 minutes

The Michigan Opportunity
S5 Ep. 36 - Alex Tank and Michael Lehnert, International Affairs Forum - Traverse City
Global issues, local insights: Hear from two leaders with the International Affairs Forum-Traverse City discuss the world affairs shaping our future. We sit down with Alex Tank, Director at Northwestern Michigan College and Michael Lehnert, retired Major General, to learn about the International Affairs Forum - Traverse City (IAF). They describe the unique relationship between IAF and the college, the various events and opportunities IAF offers, and more. The mission of the Internationa...
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3 months ago
30 minutes

The Michigan Opportunity
S5 Ep.35 - Vicki Selva, Executive Director, The Detroit Regional Defense Coalition
By uniting Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties, the Detroit Regional Defense Coalition (DRDC) is working to make Southeast Michigan a hub for defense and aerospace. We dive into Southeast Michigan’s role in the defense and aerospace sectors by talking with Vicki Selva, the Executive Director of DRDC. She takes us through how the coalition is driving collaboration, shaping supportive policy, and leveraging the region’s unique assets to attract investment and high-quality jobs. DRDC ...
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3 months ago
36 minutes

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S5 Ep.34 - Hilary Doe, Chief Growth Officer, State of Michigan
When it comes to attracting talent, supporting employers, and building a competitive future for Michigan, Hilary Doe is up to the challenge! How do you grow a state’s population when faced with challenges like talent migration, employer needs, and quality of life? Michigan’s Chief Growth Officer, Hilary Doe, is tackling the issue head-on with a statewide road show. The Michigan Growth Office initiative highlights entrepreneurship, place making, economic diversification, housing, talent attrac...
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3 months ago
33 minutes

The Michigan Opportunity
S5 Ep.33 - Khalil Rahal, Director of Economic Development, DTE Energy
Powering the Future: Data Centers, Cybersecurity, and Energy Demands with DTE Energy’s Khalil Rahal Join Khalil Rahal, Director of Economic Development at DTE Energy, as we explore the rising demands of today and tomorrow’s energy landscape. He also gives insight into how Michigan’s energy impacts economic development and site competition with other states. From the critical role of data centers to the challenges of latency, cybersecurity, and global competitiveness, Khalil discusses how Mich...
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4 months ago
32 minutes

The Michigan Opportunity
S5 Ep.32 - Brian Larkin, Director, The National Land Bank Network at the Center for Community Progress
Transforming Vacant Spaces: Michigan-based leader assists 300 land banks across the U.S. Join Brian Larkin as he explains the interesting economic development organization, the National Land Bank Network (NLBN) at the Center for Community Progress. NLBN is the largest trade association for landbanks across the country, connecting land bank leaders to tools, networks, and resources. Brian breaks down what sets land banks apart from other public entities, the programs NLBN offers, and what drew...
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4 months ago
31 minutes

The Michigan Opportunity
S5 Ep.31 - Dave Meador, Founder, Trove Market
Empowering Disabled Entrepreneurs in the Virtual Marketplace Former DTE Executive, Dave Meador, has launched Trove Market, a new digital platform designed to help disabled entrepreneurs connect with buyers and grow their businesses. Dave shares how his daughter and his previous work in economic development inspired him to bring the market to life. He also discusses ways he’s building support for this community, creating new opportunities and pathways to success and more.
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4 months ago
23 minutes

The Michigan Opportunity
From field to bottle, Shady Lane Cellars is leveraging Michigan’s agriculture in their vineyard and wine selling business As the Executive Winemaker and General Manager of Shady Lane Cellars, Kasey Wierzba is guiding the winery’s vision and award-winning craftsmanship. Shady Lane Cellars is a boutique, estate winery at the base of the Leelanau Peninsula near Suttons Bay, Michigan, known for its 100% estate-grown, sustainably certified wines crafted from cool-climate varietals. She also discus...