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Kristin Beltzer
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MLCC On The Road
Data, Policy, and Public Safety: NABCA's Role in Alcohol Control
National Alcohol Beverage Control Association (NABCA) President Neal Insley joins MLCC Chair Kristin Beltzer for an insightful conversation about how control states balance commerce with public health through data-driven regulation and education.• NABCA is a non-advocacy organization providing unbiased, factual data to its 17 member control states and other alcoholic beverage industry stakeholders• Control states reflect diverse community needs while maintaining consistent regulation and public health protections• Education and outreach to licensees creates transparency and compliance rather than simply "licensing and walking away"• NABCA partners with over 30 universities on research projects related to alcohol policy and publ...
2025-08-13
29 min
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Ep. 185: Leah Robinson - Director of Legislative Affairs and Leadership Programming for the Michigan Chamber of Commerce
Kristin connects with Leah Robinson who is directing advocacy and legislative priorities for the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. She is entrenched in serious tax issues, candidate endorsements and has taken on a new role in leading the Michigan ATHENA programming that highlights ways to promote and enhance issues women face in the workplace!
2022-08-24
25 min
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Ep. 184: Dom Choma - World Series of Poker Experience and Life as a Professional Poker Player
Kristin connects with Dom Choma, a Haslett-bred professional poker player, who just returned from the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas where he finished 216 out of over 8000 entrees. He’s taking this job/career very seriously and is clearly putting himself on the national scene and being recognized for his discipline and talent!
2022-08-10
21 min
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Ep. 183: Brinn Beltzer - Entrepreneur and #1 Daughter
Kristin connects with her daughter, Brinn Beltzer, who has made her life so incredibly rewarding, entertaining, adventurous, and so full of love. She is fierce, emotionally intelligent, a go-getter, smart as a whip, and one of the most decent people on this planet!
2022-07-27
21 min
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Ep. 182: Michael Van Denend - World Affairs Council of Western Michigan
Kristin connects with Michael Van Denend, Executive Director of the The World Affairs Council of West Michigan. “The Council’s mission is to empower the people and organizations of West Michigan to engage thoughtfully with the world. The organization’s motto is ‘To change the world, one must know the world.’ To meet its mission, the Council sponsors 40-50 non-partisan programs that engage members with current global and foreign policy issues.”
2022-07-13
23 min
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Ep. 181: Taylor Kulju & Annah Duffey - Michigan Chamber of Commerce
Kristin connects with Taylor Kulju and Annah Duffey from the Michigan Chamber of Commerce who are among the many young professionals navigating this ever-changing workplace. They are both sharing their talents with the Chamber and know that the key to supporting business is tacking big and small issues and being a problem solver.
2022-06-01
23 min
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Ep. 180: Kobe Rochester and Noel Garcia - Paving a Career Path through the Ingham ISD/Wilson Talent Center
Kristin connects with Kobe Rochester and Noel Garcia of the Wilson Talent Center at Ingham ISD where they are serving as student and instructor as well as mentor and mentee. The ISD is providing wonderful opportunities to young people interested in real world experience and setting them on a path to success!
2022-05-18
23 min
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Ep. 179: Zack Armstrong - Leading at Allied Integrated Wealth
Kristin connects with Zack Armstrong, Owner of Allied Integrated Wealth, who's a long time friend that started his own wealth management business two years ago in the height of the pandemic. With offices in Lansing and Grand Rapids, Zack is building Allied Integrated Wealth into a powerhouse and is showing young professionals that leaders come in all ages!
2022-05-04
19 min
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Ep. 178: Amy Loepp & Suzanne Greenberg - Michigan Children’s Trust Fund
Kristin connects with Amy Loepp and Suzanne Greenberg who are gearing up for the Children’s Trust Fund's 20th Anniversary Pam Posthumus Signature Auction Event on May 17th. The Trust Fund is an incredible organization and it's very exciting to talk about their progress!
2022-04-20
18 min
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Ep. 177: Kurt Berryman - Michigan Automobile Dealers Association
Kristin connects with Kurt Berryman, the Executive Director of the Michigan AutoDealers Association, who’s been one of Lansing’s top lobbyist for years and has built his career by having an incredible sense of humor and an understanding of who he is and his proud authenticity.
2022-04-06
22 min
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Ep. 176: Gina Thorsen - Leading Stormy Kromer
Kristin connects with Gina Thorsen, President of Stormy Kromer - based in Ironwood, MI (Upper Peninsula). She has established herself as the next generation of leadership for her family owned business, making Stormy Kromer hats and apparel all the rage from babies to those closing in on 100!
2022-03-23
18 min
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Ep. 175: Pete Kramer - Kramer Management Spearheading Major Lansing Projects
Kristin connects with Pete Kramer, Owner/CEO of Kramer Management Group, who has his hands in on some major economic development projects in the Lansing region - most notably the new McLaren Hospital slated to open in the next few months!
2022-03-09
20 min
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Ep. 173: Michelle Detweiler - President & CEO of PARC Inc.
Kristin connects with Michelle Detweiler, who's leading PARC, an organization in St. Petersburg, Florida that has been committed to serving clients with developmental disabilities for over 60 years! She understands both the personal and professional aspects of her incredible job and we are SO glad she was able to join us; enjoy!
2022-02-09
19 min
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Ep. 170: Lisa Corless - Reflections on Life and Leadership
Kristin connects with Lisa Corless, President and CEO of AF Group, who first joined "Connect with KB" in July 2019 and is back to discuss life, leadership, mental health, and more!
2021-12-22
20 min
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Ep. 168: Randy Thelen - President/CEO of The Right Place
Kristin connects with Randy Thelen, President/CEO of The Right Place, who's orchestrating economic development initiatives that are making West Michigan one of the state’s most attractive places to work and live!
2021-11-17
17 min
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Ep. 167: Lucinda Wright - Cask and Kettle
Kristin connects with Lucinda Wright, Co-Founder/CEO of Cask & Kettle, who's created a a ready to brew, one-shot, hard coffee cocktail that comes in the form of a pod - the perfect combination as we head into the winter holidays!
2021-11-10
20 min
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Ep. 164: Theresa Dubiel – SVP of Member Experience and Business Development for Lake Trust Credit Union
Kristin connects with Theresa Dubiel, Senior Vice President for Member Experience and Business Development at Lake Trust Credit Union. She is actively engaged in the community and enjoys numerous relationships in Greater Lansing!
2021-09-22
17 min
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Ep. 163: Jamie Lightner - Highlights of Being a Life Coach
Kristin connects with Jamie Lightner, Life Coach and Founder of Flawless Imperfections, who's dedicating herself to helping people accept and believe in themselves while also realizing it is perfect not to be perfect!
2021-09-15
16 min
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Ep. 162: Craig Makens - ThermoAnalytics
Kristin connects with Craig Makens, VP of Business Development & Partnerships at ThermoAnalytics, Inc.ThermoAnalytics is an employee-owned company with its headquarters in Michigan's scenic Upper Peninsula. They are a leading developer of thermal, fluid-flow, and infrared modeling software. ThermoAnalytics software products and services help engineers in organizations worldwide to optimize product concepts early in the design process, enabling them to significantly improve product quality while reducing product development time and cost. This software is used in many industries including aerospace, automotive, architecture, electronics, environmental, manufacturing, and defense applications!
2021-09-08
16 min
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Ep. 161: Ryan Hundt - CEO of Michigan Works! Association
Kristin connects with Ryan Hundt, CEO of The Michigan Works! Association, which provides services and support to Michigan’s workforce development system through advocacy, education and collaboration, they know the key to advancing prosperity in Michigan is to build a skilled workforce!
2021-09-01
18 min
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Ep. 160: Mark Conn - Mercantile Bank
Kristin connects with the Vice President of Commercial Lending at Mercantile Bank, Mark Conn. Mark has always committed himself to being there for his customers and prides himself on the loyalty they show on giving him repeat business which makes it no surprise that he was a major part of the flourish of activity to help businesses stay afloat during the pandemic!
2021-08-27
16 min
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Ep. 159: Tim Daman & Brent Forsberg - State of the Lansing Region Report & Building a Stronger Urban Core
The State of the Lansing Region Report unveils core strengths and growth opportunities and, in this episode, Kristin connects with Tim Daman, President/CEO of the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce and Brent Forsberg, President of T.A. Forsberg to discuss it all and much more!
2021-08-04
16 min
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Ep. 158: Nicole DeMarco Wiseman - Leading
Kristin connects with Nicole DeMarco Wiseman who is making moves in the commercial real estate business and recently joined the team at Colliers. As a young professional she is willing to make calculating steps to advance her career and she is excited about this new opportunity!
2021-07-28
16 min
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Ep. 156: Heather Shawa - CFO for the Lansing Board of Water & Light
Kristin connects with Heather Shawa, CFO for the Lansing Board of Water and Light. She knows her numbers, how to engage the community on multiple levels, and how to keep an eye on the BWL’s strategic plan and what it hopes to accomplish in the future!
2021-07-14
16 min
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Ep. 155: Jon Horford - Inspiring Athletes of all Ages
Kristin connects with Jon Horford, the Founder of Blueprint Athletes, a program to help build the skillset for those aspiring to play high school, collegiate and professional basketball. He is also an entrepreneur and a thought leader at heart and in this episode, we explore all that and more!
2021-07-07
17 min
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Ep. 154: Terry Terry - The Visionary of Message Maker
Kristin connects with Terry Terry; an artist, entrepreneur, instructional designer, media producer, and creator of transformational experiences! As the President of Message Makers, him and his team have helped businesses in Greater Lansing go virtual and adapt in-person events to a digital platform over this past year.
2021-06-23
16 min
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Ep. 152: Dan Rozycki - Speedrack Products Group
Kristin connects with Dan Rozycki, Director of Sales for Speedrack headquartered in Sparta, Michigan. The company is one of the leading suppliers of pallet racking and storage systems in the country and their motto is “Difference by Design.”
2021-05-26
17 min
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Ep. 122: Audrey Dahlgren - Making Her Own Special Impact on Mid-Michigan Sports (part 1)
Audrey Dahlgren is playing a dual role as the Sports Director for TV6 in Lansing, as well as the 6 and 11 Sports Anchor, and joins KB in this episode to talk all about it!(part 1/2)
2020-09-09
16 min
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Ep. 121: John McNamara - Reviving Michigan Restaurants
John McNamara, Vice President of the Michigan Restaurant and LodgingAssociation, has spent the last six months helping restaurants navigate the reality of being shut and re-opened in a limited capacity.In this episode, KB connects with John to discuss all this and more!
2020-08-31
16 min
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Ep. 120: Dr. Phil Knight - Mission to Alleviate Hunger in Michigan
In this episode KB connects with Dr. Phil Knight, Executive Director for the Food Bank Council of Michigan, who was just appointed by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer to lead the newly created Food Security Council of Michigan. He is creating a food secure state through advocacy, resource management and collaboration.
2020-08-24
26 min
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Ep. 119: Molly Duda - Navigating the Pandemic as a Young Professional
In this episode, KB connects with Molly Duda, a young Account Executive who, like everyone else, is trying to make their way through this Pandemic the best way possible!
2020-08-10
16 min
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Ep. 118: Pauline Wendzel - Expanding Distribution of Michigan Breweries
In this episode, KB connects with Pauline Wendzel, first-term State Representative from the 79th District, who recently worked on legislation to expand beer distribution formicrobreweries throughout Michigan!
2020-08-03
16 min
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Ep. 117: Economic Impact of Michigan Aerospace Industry
2020-07-27
16 min
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Ep. 116: Maner Wealth - A New Division of Maner Costerisan
Today's guest is leading a new wealth management division for Maner Costerisan and is serving as a personal CFO for individuals and families to simplify, protect and grow their wealth.In this episode, KB connects with Michael Nordmann, Principal and Chief Wealth Officer for Maner Costerisan, to talk about his new role and much more!
2020-07-13
16 min
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Ep. 115: Quicken loans Rocket Mortgage Classic "Changing the Course" Inititative
In this episode, KB connects with Laura Grannemann, who is leading the way at Quicken Loans as the VP of Strategic Investments and is here to talk about the Rocket Mortgage Classic and the "Changing the Course" Initiative that will provide digital access to every resident in the City of Detroit by 2025!
2020-06-29
16 min
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Ep. 114: Pro Fireworks of Michigan
James Stajos, President/CEO of Pro Fireworks, has been in the Fireworks business for over 30 years, building and contributing to a booming industry from the ground up!
2020-06-24
15 min
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Ep. 113: Advocating for Autism Awareness
Raising awareness and advocating for those with Autism is not only a calling, but also a path to acceptance and understanding! In this episode, KB connects with Xavier DeGroat, Founder of the Xavier DeGroat Autism Foundation, and Andrea Cascarilla from Acuitas LLC
2020-06-15
15 min
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Ep. 112: MichiGrain - Manufacturing Hand Sanitizer When Your Community Needs You
Today's guest has a business that goes by the motto, “we don’t believe in limitations” and it couldn’t be more true.In this episode, KB connects with Scott Ellis, President/CEO of MichiGrain Distillery Inc.. in Lansing, to talk about his distillery and the diversification of his business line during these trying times.
2020-06-08
15 min
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Ep. 111: Why Businesses Need the Chamber of Commerce
“Now, more than ever, you should be participating in your Chamber of Commerce”In this episode, KB connects with her good friend Sarah Hubbard, Principal and Partner at Acuitas LLC, to talk about chambers, the economy, and re-starting business!
2020-06-01
15 min
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Ep. 110: Michigan Chamber Tax Policy
As Michigan’s leading statewide business advocacy organization, the Michigan Chamber of Commerce is on the job every day, standing up for job providers in the legislative, political and legal process. They represent 6,000 member employers, trade associations and local chambers of commerce of every size and type in all 83 counties of the state.In this episode, KB connects with Dan Papineau, Director of Tax Policy and Regulatory Affairs.
2020-03-23
15 min
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Ep. 109: Leading Michigan's 2020 Census
Kristin is joined in this episode by the Executive Director of the Michigan 2020 Census, Kerry Ebersole Singh, to discuss the importance pf the count and how you can take part early to avoid a home visit from a census worker.
2020-03-16
15 min
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Ep. 108: Cannabis Strategy And Weeding Out Bad Business
As the former Director for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, this guest knows that taking on the marijuana industry is a monumental task.In this episode, KB connects with Shelly Edgerton, President and Founder of SE Strategies
2020-03-09
16 min
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Ep. 107: Non-Traditional Path To Education
Taking a Non-Traditional path to establishing a career is becoming more common place as students face insurmountable debt.In this episode, KB connects with Hunter Hanysak, a Student Practioner at Governmental Consultant Services Inc. - GCSI, to talk about his journey and more!
2020-03-02
15 min
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Ep. 106: AARP Michigan
As AARP celebrates its 60th anniversary, members over 50 are finding value in discounts, publications, events and a voice in Washington.In this episode, KB connects with Melissa Seifert, Associate State Director for AARP Michigan
2020-03-02
15 min
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Ep. 105: The Business of Sports Reporting
Born and raised in Lansing, Graham Couch is rocking the world of sports as a columnist for the Lansing State Journal and as the host of Couch and The Rube.
2020-02-24
15 min
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Ep. 104: Driving the Michigan Chambers Member Engagement
The Michigan Chamber of Commerce has announced that in 2021 the organization will have a new leadership presence!In this episode, KB connects with Wendy Block, VP of Business Advocacy and Member Engagement for the chamber, to talk about the transition and enhanced business value to members.
2020-02-24
17 min
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Ep. 103: Michigan's Environmental Justice Advocate
In this episode, KB connects with Regina Strong, Michigan’s Environmental Justice Advocate,who is making it her mission to ensure each and every Michigan citizen benefits from an equal degree of protection from potential environmental and health hazards!
2020-02-10
15 min
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Ep. 102: WKAR “Morning Edition” Host
In this episode, KB connects with Mary Ellen Pitney, the new “Morning Edition” host at WKAR - Public Media from Michigan State University, who is part of a mission to connect people to powerful ideas that inspire personal growth, exploration of our world and positive change ... and she is just 23 years old!
2020-02-03
15 min
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Ep. 101: Creating a Powerful Marketing Machine
As an entrepreneur and business leader, my guest today, possesses a wealth of confidence and a unique vision for running a highly successful marketing company.In this episode, KB connects with Tiffany Dowling, the President and CEO of M3 Group.
2020-02-03
15 min
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Ep. 100: Michigan Manufacturers Association
Established in 1902, the Michigan Manufacturers Association now represents the interests and needs of nearly 1,700 member companies, ranging from small manufacturers to the world’s largest and most well-known corporations.In this episode, KB connects with John Walsh, President/CEO of the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
2020-01-27
15 min
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Ep. 99: Dowding Industries
The need for talent in the Lansing region and the message that “professional trades” and skilled labor can bring a lifetime of work and economic security is one that Dowding Industries is promoting and getting personally involved in.In this episode, KB connects with Dave Barrett, Corporate Training Manager for Dowding Industries
2020-01-20
15 min
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Ep. 98: Physicians Health Plan
Physicians Health Plan (PHP) began in 1980, when Sparrow Health System and a group of visionary physicians began developing mid-Michigan's first broad-based health maintenance organization. Today PHP remains a subsidiary of Sparrow, and it has more than 3,100 practitioners and 31 hospitals participating in its provider network.In this episode, KB connects with Scott Norman, Vice President of Business Development for PHP.
2020-01-13
15 min
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Ep. 97: Ingham Intermediate School District
Ingham ISD serves as a shared community resource for the 12 school districts in Ingham County. They providesupport systems and services for students that promote success, save dollars for districts and create efficiencies across multiple platforms.In this episode, KB connects with Jason Mellema, Superintendent of the Ingham Intermediate School District.
2020-01-13
15 min
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Ep. 96: Economic Forecast 2020
The Michigan economy turned a bit frosty in late 2019 as the United Auto Workers strike against General Motors, the trade war, and job cuts at Ford and GM all contributed to the slowest annual growth since the Great Recession.The economic question for 2020 ... will slow growth continue?In this epiosode, KB connects with Bob Thomas, COO at the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
2020-01-06
15 min
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Ep. 95: Granger Construction
Since 1959, Granger Construction Company has been working alongside customers to turn visions into solutions across several industries and market segments and they are serving as a catalyst to some of Lansing’s most prominent projects.In this episode, KB connects with Glenn Granger, President and CEO of Granger Construction Company.
2019-12-23
15 min
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Ep. 94: Public Sector Consultants
Public Sector Consultants handles just about every major public policy issue in the Mid-Michigan region, from education, energy and environment, health and economic development they have been engaging stakeholders and influencing policymaking for over 30 years. In this episode, KB connects with Julie Metty Bennett and Rachel Kuntzsch of Public Sector Consultants
2019-12-16
15 min
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Ep. 93: From Aerospace to Manufacturing, How Talent Drives the Economy
Founded in Detroit over 70 years ago, Kelly Services is now a globally recognized company specializing in connecting talent with job opportunities. Today Kelly provides services to business large and small, is located in over 30 countries, and serves 90 of theFortune 100 companies. And, it all started here in Michigan. In this episode, KB connects with Mark Trudnak, Vice President of Engagement at Kelly Services.
2019-12-16
15 min
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Ep. 92: The X-Golf Lansing Experience
Michigan is known as the golf mecca of the Midwest and it has become a year-round sport with the establishment of indoor golf facilities.In this episode, KB connects with Nick and Kelly Swanson, owners of X-Golf Lansing
2019-12-09
15 min
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Ep. 91: Technical Trades at Lansing Community College
The need for professional trade talent in Michigan has never been greater. Highly skilled individuals are in exceptional demand for careers in advanced manufacturing, construction, information technology, automotive and more.In this episode, KB connects with Jim Lynch, Director of Lansing Community College Trades Technology Services.
2019-12-09
15 min
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Ep. 90: Deb Muchmore - Communications Strategist (part 2)
Knowing the Lansing political landscape and its players can come in really handy when you decide to launch your own consulting firm.In this episode, KB connects with Deb Muchmore of Deborah Muchmore Consulting, who became an entrepreneur in the prime of her career and is knocking it out of the park!
2019-12-02
15 min
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Ep. 89: Deb Muchmore - Communications Strategist (part 1)
Knowing the Lansing political landscape and its players can come in really handy when you decide to launch your own consulting firm.In this episode, KB connects with Deb Muchmore of Deborah Muchmore Consulting, who became an entrepreneur in the prime of her career and is knocking it out of the park!
2019-12-02
15 min
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Ep. 87: Wharton Center Magic
The Wharton Center for Performing Arts has provided arts and cultural experiences to Michigan residents for close to four decades!In this episode, KB connects with Bob Hoffman, public relations manager for Wharton Center for Performing Arts.
2019-11-25
15 min
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Ep. 86: Dreaming Big in Business
When it comes to business, some people are just risk-averse and never take a chance on dreaming big. That is NOT the case with today's guest.In this episode, KB connects with Jeremy Sampson, sports guru and entrepreneur, who put himself out on a limb when he pushed for a professional soccer team in Lansing, Michigan.
2019-11-18
15 min
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Ep. 85: Construction and Women in Skilled Trades
As we look to build the workforce in Michigan there are numerous opportunities for women in skilled trades, where the pay is competitive and the required education is affordable and fast.In this episode, Kristin Miller Beltzer connects with Anne Brown, Director of Business Development and Marketing at The Christman Company and Carol Cool, Executive Director for Women in Skilled Trades (WIST).
2019-11-18
15 min
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Ep. 84: Cristina Capron - Fitness Devotion Real Results
2019-11-12
15 min
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Ep. 83: Michigan Credit Union League
2019-11-12
15 min
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Ep. 82: Economic Impact of Michigan Aerospace Industry
2019-11-11
15 min
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Ep. 81: 7C Lingo Translation Interpretation and Global Networking
In this episde, KB connects with Fathy Shetiah, President/CEO of 7CLingo, who's specialty Navigating language barriers, translation and interpretation in the medical, legal, and business community.
2019-11-04
15 min
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Ep. 80: Family Business - Succession Planning
Growing a successful state-wide business and working through the details of family succession entails a great deal of communication and a big commitment.In this episode, Kristin Miller Beltzer connects with Kellie Dean, Patrick Dean and Chris Dean from Dean Transportation to share their experiences of family succession within their company.
2019-10-29
15 min
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Ep. 79: Marketing Resource Group - New Leadership And Vision
Juggling a career, a household and two children under the age of three is not an easy task. Then, add becoming the owner of an established Lansing PR/Political Consulting/Strategic Communications firm and you’ve got an entrepreneur balancing a full life. In this episode, KB connects with Jenell Leonard, New Owner of Marketing Resource Group (MRG), to share her secret to balancing such a busy schedule!
2019-10-21
15 min
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Ep. 78: Inside The Department of Environment Great Lakes and Energy
The mission of the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) is to protect Michigan's environment and public health by managing air, water, land and energy resources. Guest: Liesl Clark, Director of EGLE
2019-10-14
15 min
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Ep. 77: Rachel Michaud, The Heart And Soul Of Gillespie Group
In this episode, KB connects with Rachel Michaud, the Vice President of Gillespie Group, about the latest happenings within the company in Lansing and beyond.
2019-10-07
15 min
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Ep. 76: Sheri Jones - Hall of Fame Broadcaster, WLNS TV6
In this episode, KB connects with legendary WLNS TV6 anchor and reporter, Sheri Jones, about her distinguished career and how and why she still finds meaning and joy in her work.
2019-09-26
15 min
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Ep. 75: Jack Davis - A Lansing Legend And Leader In Law
In this episode, KB connects with Jack Davis, a Senior Partner, in Loomis, Ewert, Parsley, Davis & Gotting P.C., to talk about his life and accomplishments in a long and distinguished career in law, politics and education the Lansing community.
2019-09-26
15 min
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Ep. 74: Inside Michigan's Department of Technology, Management and Budget
In this episode, KB connects with Tricia L. Foster, Director of Michigan’s Department of Technology, Management and Budget, about how the department works, and balancing her responsibilities on the job and in her daily life.
2019-09-25
15 min
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Ep. 73: Campaign Software and the Explosion of Blitzfile
In this episode, KB discusses the latest in campaign software and the exciting happenings at Blitzfile
2019-09-24
15 min
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Ep. 72: Business Success, Moving Michigan Forward
Leading the #1 business and lobbying association in Lansing is a team effort and an exercise in member relations, engagement and unifying your voice. In this episode, KB connects with Jim Holcomb, Executive VP and General Counsel for the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
2019-09-23
15 min
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Ep. 71: Marketing and Navigating the Digital World
In this episode, KB explores the many different avenues of marketing in the digital world that we live in today.
2019-09-18
15 min
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Ep. 70: MICHauto
In this episode, KB connects with Glenn Stevens, Executive Director of MICHauto
2019-09-17
15 min
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Ep. 69: The Transformation of East Lansing Public Schools
In this episode, KB navigates the changes being made in the East Lansing school district and how it impacts YOU
2019-09-16
15 min
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Ep. 68: The Cryptocurrency Craze
Cryptocurrency has the potential to be the fastest, easiest, cheapest, safest, and most universal way to exchange value that the world has ever seen. In this episode, KB connects with crypto-guru, Brandon Helm, for a closer look into the newest currency craze.
2019-09-13
15 min
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Ep. 67: Creativity and Business
Being creative and inspiring all aspects of digital technology is the mission for the team at Michigan Creative. In this episode, KB connects with Brian Town, owner of MI Creative and Host of "Skilled", for tips and advice for creativity in the business world.Guests:Brian Town, Owner of MI Creative and Host of "Skilled"
2019-09-12
15 min
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Ep. 66: Understanding the Grind of Coffee and Startups
KB and Mike McFall take you through both the process of starting up a business and the challenges and payoffs of working in the coffee industry.Guest:Mike McFall, Co-CEO of Biggby Coffee
2019-09-11
15 min
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Ep. 65: Leaving A Successful Career, But Not Ready To Retire
2019-09-10
15 min
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Ep. 64: Davenport University - Leadership in Education
2019-09-09
15 min
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Ep. 63: Lansing Board of Water and Light - Powering People
2019-09-06
15 min
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Ep. 62: Triterra - Environmental Solutions and Healthier Communities
2019-09-05
15 min
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Ep. 61: Challenging The Mind With Science At Impression 5
2019-09-04
15 min
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Ep. 60: Making a Difference by Being the Difference
2019-09-03
15 min
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Ep. 59: Inspiring Political Leaders
2019-09-02
15 min
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Ep. 58: Michigan Education Trust - Investing in Prepaid Tuition
2019-08-30
15 min
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Ep. 57: AT&T - Expanding Communications Capabilities
2019-08-29
15 min
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Ep. 56: Lansing as a Leader in Michigan
2019-08-28
15 min
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Ep. 55: Samantha Harkins, Lansing Michigan's Advocate (part 1)
2019-08-27
15 min
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Ep. 54: The Transformation of East Lansing Public Schools
2019-08-26
15 min
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Ep. 53: Manufacturing Excellence - Homegrown at Dowding Industries (part 2)
Guest: Jeff Metts
2019-08-23
15 min
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Ep. 52: Manufacturing Excellence - Homegrown at Dowding Industries
Guest: Jeff Metts
2019-08-22
15 min