
The Michigan Opportunity
An economic development podcast featuring candid conversations with business leaders across Michigan.
Episodes
212 episodes
S5 Ep.4 - Haley Bennett, Director of Government Relations for Traverse Connect and the Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance
Uniting the Voices of Chambers and Economic Leaders Across Northern Michigan and the Upper PeninsulaOn this episode we chat with Haley Bennett, Director of Government Relations ...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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28:09

S5 Ep.3 - Dr. Brittney Affolter-Caine, Executive Director, Michigan's University Research Corridor
Michigan’s University Research Corridor (URC) works with Michigan’s three leading research institutions: Michigan State University, University of Michigan and Wayne State University, on a growing interest in technology based economic develop...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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30:21

S5 Ep.2 - Trey Devey, President, Interlochen Center for the Arts
What do Terry Crews, Rumer Willis, Josh Groban, Norah Jones and many more artists have in common? They all attended Michigan’s Interlochen Center for the Arts!Listen to Interlochen President,
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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33:43

S5 Ep.1 - Quentin Messer, Chief Executive & Economic Competitiveness Officer, MEDC
Michigan’s Economic story and what’s next for the state.We begin our fifth season by connecting with longtime podcast supporter and returning guest, Quentin Mes...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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26:38

S4 Ep.51 - Jessica McConnell, Director of CMF & Graphic Design, Whirlpool
Whirlpool Corporation, headquartered in Michigan, is behind iconic brands like Maytag, KitchenAid, JennAir and Amana. Hear from one of their top designers!Jessica Mc...
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Season 4
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Episode 52
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29:24

S4 Ep.50 - Tom Kelly, Executive Director and CEO, Automation Alley
Step Into the Future of Innovation: The New Integr8 Series with Automation Alley. Thomas Kelly joins as we explore AI, 3D printing, mass customization, Industry 4.0, and beyond.We chat with returning guest,
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Season 4
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Episode 51
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30:37

S4 Ep.49 - Kiana Wenzell, Co-Executive Director, Design Core Detroit
Listen as Kiana Wenzell shares the inspiring stories of College for Creative Studies, Design Core Detroit, and Detroit’s UNESCO City of Design Journey.
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29:06

S4 Ep.48 - Ann Thomas Battersby, Executive Producer, WJR Radio
WJR is a Detroit-based AM radio station that broadcasts throughout Detroit, southeast Michigan, and parts of northern Ohio. At night, it can also be heard in most of the eastern United States and eastern Canada. WJR is one of the most powerf...
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Season 4
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Episode 49
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30:25

S4 Ep.47 - Jeff Gray, Superintendent of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, NOAA
On October 7, 2000, the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration designated Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary as the nation's first national marine sanctuary in the Great Lakes. Now the sanctuary oversees nearly 100 historic shi...
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Season 4
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Episode 48
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32:41

S4 Ep.46 - Qiong Sun, Vice President & GM of Global Automotive E-mobility, TE Connectivity
Mobility and automotive technology today is about connectivity and becoming an information center. Qiong Sun has been working with cutting edge technology and innovation, from industrializing to commercializing it. Michigan-b...
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Season 4
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Episode 47
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30:02

S4 Ep.45 - Michigan Tech Week 2024
Where can you find innovation pitches for venture capital, networking opportunities, entrepreneurs, founders, investors and inventors? Michigan Tech Week!Join our host Ed Clemente as he speaks with key figures at Michigan Tech Wee...
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50:55

S4 Ep.44 - Ernestine Lyons, Global Entrepreneur In Residence Program Manager, Global Detroit
Global Detroit: Empowering Communities and Driving Economic GrowthErnestine Lyons manages Global Detroit’s Global Entr...
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Season 4
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Episode 45
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23:14

S4 Ep.43 - Dean Angott, President of C.F. Burger Creamery and Twin Pines Farm Dairy
Preserving Detroit's Dairy Legacy Through Innovation and Tradition! Dean Angott serves as Chairman and President of C.F. Burger C...
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Season 4
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Episode 44
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26:50

S4 Ep.42 - David Washburn, CEO, MSU Research Foundation
The MSU Research Foundation is focused on helping Michigan State University achieve its objectives around economic development through the technology transfer and commercialization of intellectual property created by its faculty, staff, and ...
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Season 4
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Episode 43
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30:49

S4 Ep.41 - Bill Morrison, Illustrator and Art Director at Atomic Battery Studios
From The Simpsons to Futurama, Mad Magazine to Bongo Comics, Detroit artist Bill Morrison has created art loved by generations. Hear from Bill Morrison, acclaim...
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Season 4
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Episode 42
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34:15

S4 Ep.40 - Michigan Mobility Conference 2024: From Supply Chains to Talent Attraction – Unveiling the Future of Hydrogen, EV Charging Software, Infrastructure, and Urban Transport
Join our host Ed Clemente as he speaks with key figures in the mobility industry following the inaugural Michigan Mobility Conference. Hosted by the Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electri...
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Season 4
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Episode 41
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1:18:55

S4 Ep.39 - Michael Schreuder, Deputy Principal Officer, U.S. Consulate General in Mumbai
With experience working in 8 Countries, this Michigan native now serves in India with the U.S. Department of State, facilitating international business opportunities. Listen to
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Season 4
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Episode 40
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33:56

S4 Ep.38 - Scott J. Bentley, Superintendent of the River Raisin National Battlefield Park
Hear from a 30-Year National Park Service Veteran: From Yellowstone and the Oklahoma National Memorial to George Washington Carver National Monument, Now Leading River Raisin National Battlefield Park in Monroe MI.
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Season 4
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Episode 39
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30:19

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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30:43

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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33:29

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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Season 4
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Episode 36
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31:25

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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24:10

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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23:42
