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The Lean Solutions PodcastFrom Culture to CapabilityWhat You’ll Learn:In this episode, hosts Shayne Daughenbaugh, Patrick Adams, and guest Micki Vandeloo, discuss the transition from a learning culture to actual capability in organizations. They highlight the importance of applying learning to real-world applications and the role of leadership in fostering this culture.About the Guest:Micki is the President of Lakeview Consulting, Inc., leading a team of five grant professionals who have secured over $220 million in funding for nonprofit and for-profit clients. Specializing in the manufacturing and trade association foundation sectors, Lakeview provides grant re...
2025-04-0848 min
Sustainable Supply ChainBillions in Grants Are Available—Here’s How Manufacturers Can Get ThemSend me a messageIn this episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain Podcast, I sit down with Micki Vandeloo, president of Lakeview Consulting, to explore a critical but often overlooked funding opportunity: grants for manufacturers. Many manufacturing firms are unaware of the substantial funding available to support sustainability initiatives, equipment upgrades, and workforce training. Micki sheds light on how businesses can access these funds and avoid leaving money on the table.We discuss:The stark lack of awareness among manufacturers about available grants.Key differences between grants, subsidies, tax credits, and loans.How sustainability-related...
2025-03-1037 min
Buy the NumbersManufacturing Grants Made Simple: Expert Tips from Micki Vandeloo, Ep #8Did you know you could be leaving tens—or even hundreds—of thousands of dollars on the table every year? Most manufacturers don’t realize the incredible potential of grants to fund new projects, invest in equipment, and upskill their workforce. In this episode of Buy the Numbers, we’re breaking down everything you need to know about manufacturing grants, with insights from Micki Vandeloo, a seasoned expert who has helped manufacturers secure over $185 million in funding. Micki’s journey from 25 years in manufacturing to running her own grant-writing business is inspiring. In this episode, she shares...
2025-01-1647 min
Industrial Growth InstituteEpisode 39 - Micki Vandeloo on Business Grants to Fund Revenue Growth InvestmentsEpisode 39 - Micki Vandeloo on Business Grants to Fund Revenue Growth Investments
Summary
Most industrial manufacturers are leaving money on the table!
That's the experienced voice of Micki Vandaloo, president of Lakeview Consulting, chatting with host Ed Marsh for this week's episode.
Micki speaks in depth about the often-overlooked opportunities for manufacturers to secure grant funding - where to find them, nuances of successful applications, considerations in complying with requirements, and grant "strategy" vs. just submitting opportunistic applications.
Micki shares her engineering and manufacturing bonafides and experience in grant...
2024-12-041h 12
Springs Are EverywhereWomen in Manufacturing & Money for ManufacturersWomen are an important and vibrant part of the manufacturing industry, especially in the spring industry.
The topic is explored in-depth with Allison Grealis, founder and president of the Women in Manufacturing® Association (WiM), a national trade association focused on supporting, promoting and inspiring women in the manufacturing sector.
The second segment of the podcast features Micki Vandeloo of Lakeview Consulting who enlightens manufacturers on money available to them through grants and funding for apprenticeship programs and other leadership training opportunities.
The Springs Are Everywhere podcast is sp...
2024-09-0526 min
The Manufacturers' NetworkUncovering Hidden Grants: A Deep Dive into Manufacturing Funding with Micki VandelooContact Micki Vandeloo: micki@lakeviewconsulting.netIn this episode of The Manufacturers Network Podcast, Micki Vandeloo and I discussed the challenges manufacturers face in accessing grants, specifically regarding limited representation from state economic development organizations and the difficulty in finding comprehensive grant information on their websites. These challenges are compounded by the complex application process, which varies in complexity based on the size of the grant.Micki Vandeloo is President of Lakesview Consulting, and she shared invaluable expertise in helping manufacturers secure grants, drawing from his 25 years of experience in manufacturing and grant writing. Through...
2024-07-2934 min
Manufacturing Masters PodcastEpisode #47 - Show Me the (Grant) Money with Micki VandelooYou know all that equipment you’d like to buy, employees you’d like to hire and train, or major software purchase you’ve been putting off…
What if we told you there are MILLIONS of 💰💰💰 available to help you pay for all of it?!
As in, State, Federal, and other grant money and all you have to do is apply.
TRUTH: First you have to find the grants and then follow their instructions to the letter and finally submit. (In all your free time)
Lucky for you, we’ve got Micki Vandeloo, President of Lakeview Consulting on the pod today and she i...
2024-07-2433 min
Finding Business Happy with Jennelle McGrath015 Empowering Manufacturers to Fund Marketing and Sales InitiativesThis week our guest is Micki Vandeloo, the President of Lakeview Consulting. She is a grant writer extraordinaire who has been in the business for over 10 years, and so far has helped manufacturers find and get grants of $150 million in total. Micki is here to spill some secrets to help companies get funding for their business, including their marketing and sales initiatives. We talk about why entrepreneurs should consider getting funding through grants, what types and sizes of grants and other funding are available, how the application process looks like, where to find grants for your business a...
2024-07-0136 min
Manufacturing UnscriptedMicki Vandeloo – Lakeview ConsultingToday, we have the pleasure of speaking with Micki Vandeloo, President of Lakeview Consulting, a leading expert in helping manufacturers navigate growth challenges and secure crucial funding. Join us as we discuss the significant obstacles that prevent companies from expanding and how to overcome them.
Micki shares her expertise on gaining a competitive edge when applying for state and federal grants, offering practical tips and strategies to enhance your chances of success. We explore the types of grants available to manufacturers today and how these opportunities can propel your business forward.
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2024-07-0127 min
Mission Matters Business Podcast with Adam TorresHow to Get Capital to Support Your Manufacturing InvestmentsHow to get capital to support your manufacturing investments? In this episode, Adam Torres and Micki Vandeloo, President of Lakeview Consulting, Inc., explore what it takes to secure grants in manufacturing.Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule.Apply to be a guest on our podcast:https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/Visit our website:https://missionmatters.com/More FREE content from M...
2024-05-1017 min
Product Startup222: Securing Grants for Scaling Up a Hardware StartupIn addition to amassing 25 years of experience in the manufacturing industry, Micki Vandeloo has dedicated nearly 15 years to assisting manufacturers with securing government grants to propel the growth of their product ventures. Impressively, as the President of Lakeview Consulting, she has collectively secured over $250 million for clients. Today, Micki will offer invaluable guidance for inventors, startups, and small manufacturers by systematically breaking down the requisite steps and nuances of applying for and successfully securing government grants in the USA. She will delineate the various levels as well as categories of grants available for hardware startups and impart essential advice...
2024-04-1817 min
Shifting GearsGovernment Funding Opportunities for ManufacturersEpisode 1 features Lakeview Consulting President Micki Vandeloo and San Diego, Orange, Imperial PTAC Regional Director Brett Housholder. Micki and Brett discuss the current state of manufacturing funding at the various federal, state, local, and private institution levels. In addition, they explain the qualifications for funding, how to write a proposal, and the “dos and don’ts” when submitting an application.
2022-07-271h 09
Great Question: A Manufacturing PodcastHow grants and funding can help manufacturers implement improvement projectsFor the past year or so, many manufacturers have struggled to keep up and running, maintain staff, and adjust to the digital changes the pandemic required. Making these changes or funding a new project, like a digitalization effort, for example, can be expensive, but there are grants and funding available to help. In this podcast episode, Amanda Del Buono, Digital Engagement Manager for Control Global and Control Design, interviews Micki Vandeloo, president of Lakeview Consulting, a consultancy that works with manufacturers, not-for-profits, and other organizations to help them obtain grants to support major projects and initiatives.
2022-03-0324 minGreat Question: A Manufacturing PodcastHow grants and funding can help manufacturers implement improvement projectsFor the past year or so, many manufacturers have struggled to keep up and running, maintain staff, and adjust to the digital changes the pandemic required. Making these changes or funding a new project, like a digitalization effort, for example, can be expensive, but there are grants and funding available to help. In this podcast episode, Amanda Del Buono, Digital Engagement Manager for Control Global and Control Design, interviews Micki Vandeloo, president of Lakeview Consulting, a consultancy that works with manufacturers, not-for-profits, and other organizations to help them obtain grants to support major projects and initiatives.
2022-03-0324 min
The Manufacturing Fix PodcastFor-Profit Grants for ManufacturingHello and welcome to the Manufacturing Fix Podcast's first episode. We are looking forward to discussing all sorts of manufacturing topics, ideas, and advancements. In today's episode, we will chat with Micki Vandeloo GPC, President of Lakeview Consulting Inc. Micki is an expert in writing and obtaining grants for manufacturers. Her team has helped raised over $160 million in funding. Micki has over 15 years of experience writing grants and has personally obtained over $40 million. With degrees in engineering and business, along with years of experience in manufacturing and technical industries, Micki possesses a solid foundation for her for-profit grant writing...
2019-06-0728 min