The Michigan Opportunity
An economic development podcast featuring candid conversations with business leaders across Michigan.
Podcasting since 2021 • 194 episodes
The Michigan Opportunity
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S4 Ep.37 - Christina Marbury, Marketing Director, Taste the Local Difference
Representing most of Michigan’s 83 Counties with various products, this Traverse City-based organization supports local business!Listen to Christina Marbury of ...
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Season 4
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Episode 38
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S4 Ep.36 - Eric Larson, Chief Executive Officer, Downtown Detroit Partnership
Downtown Detroit Partnership is a 100+ year old organization that has worked with many notable partners including Detroit Grand Prix Association, the National Football League Draft, UNESCO City of Design and more. Since 2014,...
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Season 4
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Episode 37
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S4 Ep.35 - Donald Hillebrand, Deputy Associate Laboratory Director, Argonne National Laboratory
In this episode, we explore the collaboration between Argonne National Laboratory—one of the 17 national labs under the U.S. Department of Energy—and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). Listen to
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Episode 36
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S4 Ep.34 - Jane Ghosh, President & CEO, Discover Kalamazoo
From Japan with Johnson’s Baby products to the UK with Kellogg’s, Jane has a wealth of experience to showcase the unique charms of Kalamazoo County.Listen to Jane Ghosh...
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Season 4
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Episode 35
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S4 Ep.33 - John Gutierrez, PMP, Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.) - Executive Director, Office of Defense & Aerospace Innovation
Michigan is a Defense and Aerospace Powerhouse: With 4,000 defense and 900 aerospace businesses, these industries contribute over 166,000 jobs and $30 billion to Michigan's economy. Learn more from the Michigan Office of Defense & Aerosp...
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Season 4
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Episode 34
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