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Mi Business Matters

Michigan Chamber of Commerce

Each episode, a Michigan Chamber team member will sit down with a special guest (or guests) 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.Rather watch? Find "Mi Business Matters"

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Ep. 21: Local Ordinances Unleashed

Mi Business Matters ·

2023/06/27

Sara Wurfel, the Michigan Chamber’s Chief Communications & Marketing Officer, takes a closer look at a host of pending legislation and how it might affect Michigan’s business climate and efforts underway to grow our Great Lakes State’s population. It’s the wonky concept of repealing local preemption laws which is another way of saying that Michigan’s 1,800+ local units of government could EACH set their own rules and regulations.Joining Sara in the conversation are three special guests who are

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Ep. 20: The Michigan and Ontario Relationship

Mi Business Matters ·

2023/06/20

We’re going international! Jim Holcomb, President & CEO of the Michigan Chamber, is joined by Earl Provost, the Ontario Agent General, to discuss Michigan and Canada’s close relationship and some key projects between our two countries.

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21:23

Ep. 19: The Energy Transition – A Closer Look

Mi Business Matters ·

2023/06/13

Jim Holcomb, President & CEO of the Michigan Chamber, is joined by Pete Sheffield, the Chief Sustainability Officer or CSO for Enbridge Energy, and Mike Alaimo, Director of Environmental & Energy Affairs of the Michigan Chamber to discuss our Energy Transition and how we can move forward in a way that’s realistic and works. This is an issue that’s increasingly front and center due to climate mitigation conversations along with policy proposals and actions at the state, federal, and global

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17:50

Ep. 18: Line 5 and the Great Lakes Tunnel – An Update

Mi Business Matters ·

2023/06/06

In this episode, hosted by Jim Holcomb, President & CEO of the Michigan Chamber, we'll be talking about one of the most important (and most discussed) pieces of infrastructure in our state – Line 5 and the proposed Great Lakes Tunnel.Joining Jim in the conversation are two professionals who are in the know and have been on the front lines of this issue: Anna Mooney, Government Affairs Manager for Enbridge Energy, and Katie Berglind of the Michigan Laborers District Council for the Laborers’

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Ep. 17: A Capitol Roundup

Mi Business Matters ·

2023/05/30

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!

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Ep. 16: Aggregates and Roads in MI – What’s Happening?

Mi Business Matters ·

2023/05/23

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

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Ep. 15: A Focus on Travel & Tourism (part 2)

Mi Business Matters ·

2023/05/16

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!

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Ep. 14: A Focus on Travel & Tourism (part 1)

Mi Business Matters ·

2023/05/09

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!

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18:24

Ep. 13: Infrastructure – It’s Electric: Talking...

Mi Business Matters ·

2023/05/02

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!

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Ep. 12: Hot HR Issues and Tools that Can Help

Mi Business Matters ·

2023/04/18

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.

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Ep. 11: Capitol Punditry and Chamber Day 2023

Mi Business Matters ·

2023/04/11

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.

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17:45

Ep. 10: Fostering Civility in Policy and Politics

Mi Business Matters ·

2023/04/04

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

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Ep. 9: It’s a Pothole Season Again – A Focus on...

Mi Business Matters ·

2023/03/28

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

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Ep. 8: Small Business Impact & Issues in Michigan

Mi Business Matters ·

2023/03/14

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

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Ep. 7: Trends and Tools in Workforce Development &...

Mi Business Matters ·

2023/03/07

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!

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Ep. 6: Trends and Tools in Workforce Development &...

Mi Business Matters ·

2023/02/28

Host Sara Wurfel, Chief Communications & Marketing Officer of the Michigan Chamber, is joined 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 explore the biggest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the workforce development and talent recruitment/retention space!

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Ep. 5: She Leads - A Conversation on Women’s...

Mi Business Matters ·

2023/02/21

Host Leah Robinson, Director of Legislative Affairs & Leadership Programming at the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, is joined by Nicole Noll-Williams President & CEO of Capital Regional International Airport and Rebecca “Becky” O’Connell Government Affairs Manager of Lake Trust Credit Union, to share their unique insights and perspectives to what has mattered the most, the largest barriers to their success, and the benefits companies and organizations receive from having more female leaders at

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Ep. 4: Business Case for Going Green

Mi Business Matters ·

2023/02/14

Host Amanda Toy, VP of Membership and Partnerships at the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, is joined by Tom Permatteo, CEO of the Green Business Bureau and Mike Alaimo, Director of Environmental & Energy Affairs at the Michigan Chamber, to discuss the new partnership that will help the growing focus, trends and pressures on the sustainability of going green!

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Ep. 3: Michigan Budget Leaders - Hot Topics and...

Mi Business Matters ·

2023/02/07

Host Wendy Block, Senior VP of Business Advocacy & Member Engagement at the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, is joined by Senator Sarah Anthony, State Representative Angela Whitwer, and State Budget Director Christopher Harkins to discuss hot topics related to the state's budget and key priorities for 2023!

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Ep. 2: Michigan Budget Leaders - General Budget Approach

Mi Business Matters ·

2023/01/31

Host Wendy Block, Senior VP of Business Advocacy & Member Engagement at the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, is joined by Senator Sarah Anthony, State Representative Angela Witwer, and State Budget Director Christopher Harkins to discuss the state's overall budget process, approach and expectations!

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