Community Capital

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Community Capital features local business that are a part of the Greater Area Brighton Chamber of Commerce. Hosted by Rob Johnson (Speakeasy Podcast Network), the mission of this podcast is to highlight, educate, and further networking relationships between all of the businesses that make up the Chamber.

4d ago

215: More Than a Car Dealership: What Community Commitment Actually Looks Like

On this special live edition of Community Capital, Chamber CEO Karen Storey sits down with Casey Yancho from LaFontaine Automotive Group at Smokin' Rock-N-Blues in Downtown Brighton. Casey shares what LaFontaine has been doing in the community since 1980, breaks down their holiday giving program that awards up to $20,000 to local nonprofits, and talks about what it means to work for a company whose values actually match your own. Links: LaFontaine Automotive Group: https://www.familydeal.com/ 4 Pawz Strong: https://4pawzstrong.com/ Timestamps 00:00 Welcome and LaFontaine’s Community Roots 01:46 Holiday Giving Program for Nonprofits 04:26 Personal Wellness and Faith-Based Ministry 06:29 She Is You Women’s Event and Summer Giveaway Show Links Learn more about the Brighton Chamber by visiting our website. Website: https://www.brightoncoc.org/
Sep 25

214: The Hidden Gem for Small Business: What SBDC Can Do for You

On this special edition of Community Capital, Chamber CEO Karen Storey sits down with Amanda Binder, Senior Business Consultant with the Small Business Development Center of Michigan. Amanda breaks down what SBDC actually does, who it's for, and why more entrepreneurs should know it exists. Whether you're just starting out or have been in business for 30 years, the services are free, and the support is real. Find SBDC Michigan and registration details for the October 8th Strategic Marketing Foundations virtual session in the show notes. Small Business Success Academy Website: https://business.brightoncoc.org/events/details/sbdc-quarterly-virtual-sessions-the-business-edge-small-business-success-academy-49220 Michigan SBDC: https://michigansbdc.org/ Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction to SBDC and Chamber Partnership 00:05:09 SBDC Resources, Tools, and Statewide Support 00:07:08 Small Business Success Academy: Strategic Marketing Show Links Learn more about the Brighton Chamber by visiting our website. Website: https://www.brightoncoc.org/
Sep 18

213: Small Team, Big Festival: Behind the Scenes at Smokin' Rock-N-Blues in Downtown Brighton

On this special live edition of Community Capital, Jennifer Bond and Karen Storey take a moment on day two of Smokin' Rock-N-Blues to pull back the curtain on what it actually takes to put on Brighton's biggest festival. From last-minute pivots with the chief of police to hauling garbage past midnight, this is a love letter to Team Chamber and the community that shows up for them every single time. Stay tuned in the coming weeks for more episodes from the Festival! Timestamps 00:00:00 Welcome and Behind the Scenes Chaos 00:05:00 Community Support and Accessibility 00:10:00 Barbecue Winners and Vendor Highlights Show Links Learn more about the Brighton Chamber by visiting our website. Website: https://www.brightoncoc.org/
Aug 28

212: Come for the Food, Stay for the Music: Smokin' Rock-N-Blues Returns to Brighton

On this special edition of Community Capital, Jennifer Bond sits down with Dorothy Harrison from Bank of Ann Arbor Livingston to talk about Brighton's Smokin' Rock-N-Blues Festival returning to Downtown Brighton on September 11th and 12th. The conversation covers the lineup, the barbecue contest, the rockin' kidpreneurs, and what it means to kick off the festival on the 25th anniversary of September 11th with a tribute to first responders. Smokin' Rock-N-Blues runs Friday September 11th from 5 to 10pm and Saturday September 12th from noon to 10pm in Downtown Brighton. Event Website: https://business.brightoncoc.org/events/details/2026-brighton-smokin-rock-n-blues-festival-48590 Timestamps 00:00:00 Festival Overview and History 00:04:09 Barbecue Contest and Kidpreneurs 00:08:11 Festival Logistics and Atmosphere 00:12:35 Event Schedule and Final Invitations Show Links Learn more about the Brighton Chamber by visiting our website. Website: https://www.brightoncoc.org/
Aug 21

211: Pure, Simple, and Local: What Bottleless Water Does Differently

On this episode of Community Capital, Rob sits down with John Alban, Vice President of Michigan Clear Water. John shares how a referral from a common contact led him to leave an 18-year career in office equipment, take a leap with a 3-month-old at home, and build a bottleless water cooler company from the ground up. Ten years later, Michigan Clearwater covers the entire state and is just getting started on its next phase of growth. Guest Links: Website: https://mclearwater.com/ Timestamps 00:00 Starting Michigan Clear Water 03:16 Growth, Services, and Maintenance 06:04 Evolution, Pandemic Resilience, and Lessons 09:35 Future Expansion and Customer Engagement 12:08 Reflections on Entrepreneurship Show Links Learn more about the Brighton Chamber by visiting our website. Website: https://www.brightoncoc.org/
Aug 14

210: Clear, Comfortable, and Confident: A Better Approach to Retirement Planning

On this episode of Community Capital, Rob sits down with Chris Berry, founder of Castle Wealth Group in Brighton. Chris is one of the few professionals in Livingston County who is both a certified elder law attorney and a certified financial planner, and he built his practice around a simple idea: your legal, financial, and tax planning should work together instead of against each other. The conversation covers what elder law actually is, why nursing home costs catch so many families off guard, and why waiting too long to plan is the most expensive mistake people make. Guest Links: Website: https://castlewealthgroup.com/ Timestamps 00:00:00 Integrated Wealth and Legacy Planning 00:03:33 The Importance of Fiduciary Guidance 00:07:31 Proactive Elder Law Planning 00:08:56 Community Growth and Educational Resources Show Links Learn more about the Brighton Chamber by visiting our website. Website: https://www.brightoncoc.org/
Aug 7

209: More Than a Prescription: What an Independent Pharmacy Actually Looks Like

On this episode of Community Capital, Rob sits down with Sweta Patel, founder and pharmacist at Brighton RX Pharmacy. After nearly 24 years in the industry, Sweta made the decision to leave corporate pharmacy behind and build something different: a place where patients are known by name, questions actually get answered, and healthcare feels personal again. Guest Links: Website: https://brightonrxpharmacy.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brightonrxpharmacy/ Timestamps 00:00:00 Transitioning from Corporate to Independent Pharmacy 00:03:00 Future Growth and Patient Services Show Links Learn more about the Brighton Chamber by visiting our website. Website: https://www.brightoncoc.org/
Jul 24

208: Give Back and Keep Giving: A Family Business Built on Community

On this special live edition of Community Capital, Chamber President and CEO Karen Storey sits down with Sandy Rachwal and Jerrad Beauchamp of Beauchamp Water Treatment Solutions at the Country Boots and Beats Festival. The conversation covers how a dad taking apart a water softener in a basement in 1976 turned into one of the most community-minded businesses in Livingston County, and what the 322 initiative means for people around the world who don't have access to clean water. Guest Links: Website: https://www.beauchampwater.com/ Timestamps 00:00:00 Beauchamp’s Community Impact 00:05:01 The History and Vision of Beauchamp 00:11:43 Understanding the 322 Initiative 00:14:08 Reflections on American Values Show Links Learn more about the Brighton Chamber by visiting our website. Website: https://www.brightoncoc.org/

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Community Capital features local business that are a part of the Greater Area Brighton Chamber of Commerce. Hosted by Rob Johnson (Speakeasy Podcast Network), the mission of this podcast is to highlight, educate, and further networking relationships between all of the businesses that make up the Chamber.

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Years Active

2021 - 2026
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216
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