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  1. Michigan Business Beat | Julie Pingston, Choose Lansing - Cities of the Big10 Passport Initiative

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    Michigan Business Beat | Julie Pingston, Choose Lansing - Cities of the Big10 Passport Initiative

    Originally uploaded August 12, re-edited October 16th. Chris Holman welcomes back Julie Pingston, CDME, CMP, CTA / President & CEO Choose Lansing, Lansing, MI Welcome back Julie, I understand you're part of a new project? Tell us more about the New Initiative Encouraging Sports Fans to Explore ‘Cities of the Big Ten’? There's a digital passport developed with Bandwagon? Julie, for this project what are the Highlighted Attractions are included around Lansing? What else should businesses of the area know about this new initiative? New Initiative Encourages Sports Fans to Explore ‘Cities of the Big Ten’ Choose Lansing shared a release on this topic: LANSING, MICH. – July, 2024 – Choose LansingTM and Destination Ann Arbor are excited to announce their participation in the new Cities of the Big Ten passport initiative, a collaborative effort designed to encourage visitors to explore beyond athletic events and discover the unique attractions of the Big Ten cities. This joint effort, facilitated through a digital passport developed with Bandwango, aims to showcase unique attractions in each Big Ten destination and promote a richer travel experience. “Being a part of the Big Ten conference strengthens the bond between our communities,” said Amy Karbo, Vice President of Marketing of Destination Ann Arbor, home to the University of Michigan and the 2023 College Football National Champions. “This initiative provides a wonderful opportunity to highlight and share the unique attractions of each of our destinations, encouraging visitors to explore all that we have to offer. Ann Arbor is known for its vibrant culture, lively arts scene and iconic landmarks. We are thrilled to be part of this initiative that not only brings sports fans to our city but also encourages them to explore everything else Ann Arbor has to offer.” Tracy Padot, Chief Marketing Officer of Choose Lansing, agrees. “As home to the State Capitol and Michigan State University, there’s so much more to see beyond Spartan Stadium when visitors come for a football game. Whether it’s one of our attractions, museums, great dining, or outstanding accommodations, we are a welcoming destination for all.” The passport features a curated list and dynamic mix of places to visit and explore, aiming to help sports fans traveling to support their team, or anyone interested in new travel adventures, get better acquainted with the cities of the Big Ten. Highlighted Attractions in Lansing include: State Capitol Building/Heritage Hall Michigan History Center and Archives of Michigan Impression 5 Science Center R.E. Olds Transportation Museum High Caliber Karting Zap Zone XL Eli & Edythe Broad Art Museum MSU Horticulture Gardens Abrams Planetarium MSU Dairy Store Highlighted Attractions in Ann Arbor include: Zingerman's Deli Big House Tour Law Quad on Campus Main Street Michigan Theater & State Theater The Nichols Arboretum Kerrytown Ann Arbor Distillery Winewood Organics Farmer's Market To access the Cities of the Big Ten passport, visit https://www.citiesofthebigten.com. For more information, visit the dedicated landing pages at Destination Ann Arbor and Choose Lansing. ### About Choose LansingTM The vision of Choose Lansing is to inspire everyone to celebrate and love Greater Lansing as much as we do! This goes hand in hand with our mission, to positively impact our community’s quality of life by developing the region as a visitor destination. Learn more at www.lansing.org. About Destination Ann Arbor Destination Ann Arbor is a 501(c)6 not-for-profit organization whose mission is to elevate economic vitality and connect our communities through the power of travel.

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  2. Michigan Business Beat | Joe Steele,  LIFT - Where Manufacturing Technology and Talent Matter

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    Michigan Business Beat | Joe Steele, LIFT - Where Manufacturing Technology and Talent Matter

    Originally uploaded August 15th, re-edited October 15th. On recommendation by Karl Klimek, MBN host of Education's Business – who has been working on some projects with Nigel Francis who among many other roles has served as inaugurator of the Automotive Industry Office in the State of Michigan. Detroit's LIFT, is the national manufacturing innovation institute where manufacturing technology and talent matter. Chris Holman welcomes Joe Steele, VP of Comm and Govt. Affairs, LIFT, Detroit, MI. What is LIFT? (We are a nonprofit, public-private partnership and DoD national manufacturing innovation institute whose mission is to Drive American Advanced Manufacturing Into the Future Though Technology and Talent Development in support of our national economy and national security) That sounds like a lot, how do you do that? (We work at the intersection of advanced materials, manufacturing processes, systems engineering, and talent development. Basically, we work with the DoD and industry to understand what they want to make in the future, then we work with them to understand how to make it and what to make it out of so it can fit their purpose) What are some of the examples of those: (Technology: Hypersonics materials development, HUMVEE ABS/ESC systems to save warfighters lives) (Talent: Operation Next, which provides advanced manufacturing certification opportunities, and IGNITE: Mastering Manufacturing, which is a high school curriculum to provide foundational education for advanced manufacturing) You are a national manufacturing institute, but working in Michigan? (Yes, Michigan is our headquarters, we are a true economic development success story having moved into a building which was vacant for a decade and now we have seen what’s happened in Corktown. And yes, we are expanding into other areas of the nation where we believe we can have an impact, but we want everything to happen in Michigan first) What is exciting that is happening in Michigan? (Hypersonics and Extreme Environment Testing facility at Selfridge, developing our own materials here in Corktown, etc…) How can people get in touch? www.lift.technology. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

    6 min
  3. Michigan Business Beat | Nicole Noll-Williams, Capital Region Airport Authority.New - Breeze Airways

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    Michigan Business Beat | Nicole Noll-Williams, Capital Region Airport Authority.New - Breeze Airways

    Chris Holman welcomed back Nicole Noll-Williams, CEO & President for the Capital Region Airport Authority, that includes Fly Lansing, The Capital Region International Airport. She shares details about the Breeze Airways, their new service to Lansing, along with some discussion about the upcoming flight schedule and beginning fares. The video then shares the opening of the ribbon cutting ceremony that followed on this occasion. Breeze Airways now in Lansing with New Service to Orlando and Fort Myers from Just $79* One Way; Lansing, MI (as originally announced in March 2024) – Breeze Airways, the U.S.’ only NLCC, or ‘Nice Low Cost Carrier,’ is announcing new service to two Florida destinations from Lansing. The new routes will start in early October with twice-weekly service to Orlando and Fort Myers. From Lansing, MI to: Orlando, FL (Wed and Sat, starting Oct 2, one way from $79*); and Fort Myers, FL (Thurs and Sun, starting Oct 3, one way from $79*).  “We are excited to welcome Breeze Airways to LAN and are thankful to be part of their network expansion,” said Nicole Noll-Williams, President and CEO of the Capital Region Airport Authority (CRAA). “Breeze’s new nonstop service from LAN to both Orlando and Fort Myers combined with affordable fares offers additional travel options to our region just in time for winter-weather vacations — all with the ease, convenience, and stress-free travel experience of flying Lansing. We look forward to a thriving partnership with Breeze Airways.” “We’re thrilled to announce the addition of Lansing to our expanding network as we continue to add great destinations nationwide,” said Breeze Airways’ President Tom Doxey. “With Breeze’s added convenience and affordability, our business model continues to see success in cities across the country." Breeze and Barclays US Consumer Bank also announced today the debut of the Breeze Easy™ Visa Signature® credit card. Breeze’s first co-branded credit card comes less than three years after the airline’s launch and offers up to 10X BreezePoints for Breeze purchases including airfare and trip add-ons, such as premium seating, additional checked bags and even inflight snacks and beverages. Other benefits include complimentary inflight Wi-Fi on Breeze’s Airbus fleet, priority boarding and accelerated earn on a wide range of everyday purchases, including groceries and restaurants. The card comes with an $89 annual fee. Terms and conditions apply. Visit MyBreezeEasyCard.com for more information. In tandem with the debut of the Breeze Easy Visa, the airline also announced the launch of its new loyalty program. Dubbed Breezy Rewards™, the program gives members the ability to earn BreezePoints for all Breeze purchases and access other benefits such as no change or cancel fees, seamless booking and flight management tools, and Free Family seating. Breeze doesn’t charge change or cancellation fees up to 15 minutes prior to departure and offers other benefits such as free family seating and a la carte pricing. With seamless booking, no change or cancellation fees, up to 24-months of reusable flight credit and customized flight features delivered via a sleek and simple app, Breeze makes it easy to buy and easy to fly. Learn more about Breeze’s flight offerings via our site or the app. ### Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/vacation-beat License code: YWMZDWKDFNN1RFRM » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/

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