The Michigan Opportunity
autor: Michigan Economic Development Corporation
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An economic development podcast featuring candid conversations with business leaders across Michigan.
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- S6 Ep.43 - Tony Hemmelgarn, President and CEO, Siemens Digital Industries Software · 34 min · Řada 6 Epizoda 43What if you could design an entire product, simulate its performance, test its manufacturing process, and optimize a factory before producing a single physical part? That is the…
- S6 Ep. 42 -John Paul Rea, Deputy County Executive, Macomb County · 33 min · Řada 6 Epizoda 42How Macomb County Can Power Michigan’s Advanced Manufacturing and Other Next-Generation Industries for the Future On this episode we talk with John Paul Rea, Deputy County…
- S6 Ep.41 - Jennette Smith Kotila, President, Crimson · 43 min · Řada 6 Epizoda 41Detroit Homecoming: Reconnecting Talent, Capital and Ideas to Build Michigan’s Future What happens when people who believe in the future of Detroit come together to invest their…
- S6 Ep. 40 - Wafa Dinaro, Executive Director, New Economy Initiative · 32 min · Řada 6 Epizoda 40Starting a business is hard. Sustaining one is even harder! On this episode we welcome back Wafa Dinaro, Executive Director of New Economy Initiative (NEI) as she talks about one…
- S6 Ep.39 - James Blanchard, Former Michigan Governor and U.S. Ambassador to Canada · 35 min · Řada 6 Epizoda 39What can decades of leadership teach us about navigating today’s economic uncertainty, geopolitical disruption and rapidly changing world? In this special conversation we sit…
- S6 Ep.38 - Meghan Swain, Executive Director, Michigan Economic Developers Association · 32 min · Řada 6 Epizoda 38Driving Michigan’s Growth: Innovation, Advocacy and Leadership with Hundreds of Professional Economic Developers When it comes to building vibrant, resilient, and equitable local…
- S6 Ep.37 - Zach Bishop, President, 4Flutes · 30 minFrom Cutting Tools to Competitive Advantage: How a Michigan Company Is Reinventing Manufacturing Through Defense and Aerospace Zach Bishop, President of 4Flutes, talks about…
- S6 Ep.36 – Jim Schirmer, Senior Vice President of Programs, and Chris Haag, Vice President of Business Development and Strategy, American Rheinmetall · 34 min · Řada 6 Epizoda 36American Rheinmetall, shares how their major defense and advanced manufacturing company is thriving right here in Michigan Michigan’s blend of innovation, skilled talent, and…
- S6 Ep.35 - Fareed Y. Shalhout, Senior Director of Strategic Global Engagement and Operations, Wayne State University and Marian Reich, President, Global Ties Detroit · 33 min · Řada 6 Epizoda 35The World Comes to Detroit—and Detroit Goes Out to the World On this episode we explore the powerful, often overlooked impact of citizen diplomacy and international exchange with…
- S6 Ep.34 - Sandy K. Baruah, President and CEO, Detroit Regional Chamber · 32 min · Řada 6 Epizoda 34A Look to the Horizon: Michigan’s Economic Future Opportunities On this episode we sit down with Sandy K. Baruah, President and CEO of the Detroit Regional Chamber, for an…
- S6 Ep.33 - Eric Lupher, President, Citizens Research Council of Michigan · 35 minIndependent Research and Why it Matters to Michigan’s Economic Future We sit down with Eric Lupher, President of the Citizens Research Council of Michigan, to discuss the…
- S6 Ep.32 - Dr. Andrew Barnard, Vice President for Research, Michigan Technological University · 32 min · Řada 6 Epizoda 32From Research to Real World Impact: Michigan Technological University is Turning Ideas into Companies We sit down with Dr. Andrew Barnard, Vice President for Research at Michigan…
- S6 Ep.31 - Tonya Schuitmaker and Rebekah Warren, Michiganders for Civic Resilience · 37 minCivil Discourse, Trust, and Resilience: The Bedrock of Michigan’s Civic and Economic Infrastructure We are joined by Tonya Schuitmaker and Rebekah Warren of Michiganders for…
- S6 Ep.30 - Dr. Jean Hardy, Associate Director, Quello Center at Michigan State University · 38 min · Řada 6 Epizoda 30The ABCs of Data Centers: What They Are, Why They Matter, and How Michigan Communities Can Prepare We talk with Dr. Jean Hardy, Associate Professor in Michigan State University's…
- S6 Ep.29 - Paul Marin, U.S. Trade and Development Agency & Steven Hall, NOVI Energy · 35 minReliable energy and strong international partnerships are essential to economic growth, national competitiveness, and the future of advanced manufacturing. Paul Marin, Director…
- S6 Ep.28 - Chuck Lippstreu, President, Michigan Agri-Business Association · 32 minGrowing Michigan's Future: How Agriculture Fuels Jobs, Innovation, and Economic Growth On this episode, we welcome Chuck Lippstreu, President of the Michigan Agri-Business…
- S6 Ep.27 - Steve Przesmitzki, President, United States Council for Automotive Research · 39 min · Řada 6 Epizoda 27Driving America's Next Manufacturing Revolution: How United States Council for Automotive Research (USCAR) is Shaping the Future of the U.S. Auto Industry Our guest is Steve…
- S6 Ep.26 - Kelly Sexton, Associate Vice President for Research and Innovation Partnerships, University of Michigan · 37 minFrom Lab to Launch: How the University of Michigan is Powering the Next Generation of Innovation On this episode we're joined by Kelly Sexton, Associate Vice President for…
- S6 Ep.25 - Dave Beachnau, Chief Executive Officer, Detroit Local Organizing Committee · 35 minSports are more than competition; they are a catalyst for economic development, community pride, and national visibility. The Detroit Sports Commission works year-round to…
- S6 Ep.24 - Michigan Celebrates Small Business · 32 minHow 3 Michigan small businesses are innovating and making an impact In this episode – with the help of Chris Rishko, Managing Director of Small Business and Talent at MEDC, we…
- S6 Ep.23 - Scott Wilbur, President, MOTIV Bowling · 34 minRolling Growth Forward: How Motiv Bowling Is Investing in Muskegon and Michigan In this episode, Scott Wilbur of Motiv Bowling discusses how his family came together to grow…
- S6 Ep.22 - Robert Wolfe, Co-Founder, Zeck · 31 minReinventing the Boardroom: Innovation, Startups and the Future of Decision-Making What if board meetings worked more like modern technology companies? Robert Wolfe, founder of…
- S6 Ep.21 - Mackinac Policy Conference 2026 Part 2 · 1 h 18 minThe Michigan Opportunity Podcast Continues Conversations at the Mackinac Policy Conference 2026 We continue broadcasting from Media Row at the legendary Mackinac Policy…
- S6 Ep.20 - Mackinac Policy Conference 2026 Part 1 · 59 minThe Michigan Opportunity Podcast Heads to the Mackinac Policy Conference 2026 The Michigan Opportunity Podcast once again broadcasted from Media Row at the legendary Mackinac…
- S6 Ep.19 - Amy Peterson, CEO and Founder, Rebel Nell · 33 minWhat happens when entrepreneurship, creativity, and social impact come together in Detroit? Grit and a purposeful brand On this episode, Amy Peterson, CEO and Co-Founder of Rebel…
- S6 Ep.18 - AUVSI XPONENTIAL Conference: Michigan at the Center of Air, Land, Water & Space · 1 h 22 minMichigan is emerging as a major hub where technology, economics, and national security converge. From autonomous vehicles to drones, defense to maritime systems, next-generation…
- S6 Ep.17 - Colonel Lucas J. Lanczy, Garrison Commander, Camp Grayling · 35 min · Řada 6 Epizoda 17From the Michigan National Guard to tech research and development, Camp Grayling provides support for federal, local and international partners Colonel Lucas J. Lanczy is the…
- S6 Ep.16 - Glenn Stevens - Executive Director, MichAuto and VP of Automotive and Innovation at the Detroit Regional Chamber · 35 minFrom leading MichAuto to shaping conversations at the Mackinac Policy Conference, Glenn Stevens breaks down how business, government, and innovation align to move the state…
- S6 Ep.15 - Eric Larson, CEO, Downtown Detroit Partnership · 37 min · Řada 6 Epizoda 15What’s really happening on the ground in downtown Detroit? 10+ Detroit Developments in 30 Minutes. In this fast-paced conversation, Eric Larson walks us through over 10 new and…
- S6 Ep.14 - Dr. Kevin Guskiewicz, President, Michigan State University · 24 minReimagining Higher Education: How Michigan State University is leading the future of talent, research and impact In this episode, Dr. Kevin Guskiewicz, the 22nd President of…
- S6 Ep.13 - Pure Michigan Governor's Conference on Tourism 2026 · 1 h 7 min · Řada 6 Epizoda 13Twenty Years of Pure Michigan: Exclusive Insights from Michigan’s Tourism Experts The Pure Michigan Governor’s Conference on Tourism is Michigan's premier annual event for travel…
- S6 Ep.12 - Maureen Donohue Krauss, CEO, Detroit Regional Partnership · 34 minDriving global investment to Detroit: What does it take to position a region for global competitiveness in today’s economy? In this episode, we sit down with Maureen Donohue…
- S6 Ep.11 - Michelle Grinnell, Chief Communications & Attraction Officer, MEDC · 35 minWhere is Michigan placing its biggest bets for the future? Diving into MEDC’s investment priorities with people, places and projects We sit down with Michelle Grinnell, Chief…
- S6 Ep.10 - Jonathan Smith, Senior Chief Deputy Director, Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity · 34 minPowering Michigan’s Transition: How LEO is Shaping the Future of Work and Industry We sit down with Jonathan Smith, Senior Chief Deputy Director at the Michigan Department of…
- S6 Ep.9 - Roberto Vazquez, Mexican Consul, Detroit · 30 minDiplomacy at the local level: Inside the Mexican Consulate in Detroit, Michigan In this episode, we welcome back Roberto Vazquez of the Consulate of Mexico in Detroit to talk…
- S6 Ep.8 - Mary Buchzeiger, CEO, Lucerne International · 33 min · Řada 6 Epizoda 8Manufacturing without borders: What it takes to lead a global manufacturing company while navigating supply chains, innovation and international markets On this episode we sit…
- S6 Ep.7 - Steven Wilson, Executive Director, Economic Growth Institute, University of Michigan · 29 minFrom research to real-world results: how the University of Michigan - Economic Growth Institute powers business innovation The University of Michigan - Economic Growth Institute…
- S6 Ep. 6 - Matt Elliot, Founder and CEO, Blue Lake Ideas · 34 min · Řada 6 Epizoda 6From $35B in Sustainable Capital to The Power of &™: Matt Elliott on Driving Durable Growth and Community Impact Matt Elliott, Founder and CEO of Blue Lake Ideas, is a nationally…
- S6 Ep.5 - Lori Lancaster, Vice Chairwoman, Emotiv Mobility and Tony Tomczak, Strategic Energy Lead, Emotiv Mobility · 32 minPowering the Next Generation of Mobility in Michigan On this episode of The Michigan Opportunity Podcast, we highlight Emotiv Mobility, a Michigan-based leader in supply chain…
- S6 Ep.4 - Ryan Smith, Global Marketing Director, Dow Mobility Science · 35 min · Řada 6 Epizoda 4Dow is driving the future of sustainable mobility in Midland, Michigan As the Global Marketing and Strategy Director for Dow Mobility Science™, Ryan Smith is at the forefront of…
- S6 Ep.3 - John Gutierrez, Executive Director, The Michigan Office of Defense and Aerospace Innovation · 31 minFrom the battlefield to Michigan’s arsenal of innovation: Colonel John T. Gutierrez on powering the state’s defense & aerospace future Colonel John T. Gutierrez, U.S. United…
- S6 Ep.2 - Michael Zahuranic, Director of Business Development, BAE Systems · 32 minFrom the US Army to BAE Systems: How Michigan’s Sterling Heights hub powers the future of military ground vehicles as a prime original equipment integrator Hear from Michael…
- S6 Ep.1 - Quentin L. Messer, Jr., Chief Executive Officer and Economic Competitiveness Officer of the MEDC · 34 minA Conversation with Quentin Messer: Michigan’s Competitive Position and the Mechanics of Economic Development Quentin L. Messer, Jr. is the Chief Executive Officer and Economic…
- S5 Ep.51 - Justine Johnson, Chief Mobility Officer, Office of Future Mobility and Electrification · 21 minThe Office of Future Mobility and Electrification (OFME) bridges state agencies and private industry to cement Michigan as the world’s transportation proving ground. Recently…
- S5 Ep.50 - Jeff Donofrio, President and CEO, Business Leaders For Michigan and Rachel Stewart, CEO, Gardner White Furniture & Mattress · 33 min · Řada 5 Epizoda 48Business 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…
- S5 Ep. 49 - Kasey Wierzba, Executive Winemaker & General Manager, Shady Lane Cellars · 33 minFrom 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…
- S5 Ep. 48 - Nick Roe, Cybersecurity and Compliance Manager, Brightline Technologies Inc. · 36 minManaged 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…
- S5 Ep.47 - John Nunneley, Senior Vice President Engineering and IT, Astemo Americas, Inc. · 33 min · Řada 5 Epizoda 46From 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…
- S5 Ep.46 - Mike Duggan, Mayor, City of Detroit · 30 minCity 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…
- S5 Ep.45 - Kara Wood, Executive Director, Grand Action 2.0 · 24 minGrand 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…
