The Michigan Opportunity

Michigan Economic Development Corporation
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The Michigan Opportunity

An economic development podcast featuring candid conversations with business leaders across Michigan.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    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 Creamery and Twin Pines Farm Dairy, a family-owned and operated business that has been a cornerstone of Detroit since 1926. C.F. Burger Creamery's specialty products have become staples in the Midwest—from the Ultra-Pasteurized Half & Half in your coffee, to the McDonald's Triple Thick Shake, and the iconic Dairy Queen Blizzard. With a deep commitment to qua...

    27 min

  2. NOV 13

    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 students. Hear from David Washburn, CEO of the MSU Research Foundation, as he discusses the MSU Research Foundation and how they manage an endowment built from decades of licensing revenue. Through their subsidiary organizations: Spartan Innovations, ...

    31 min

  3. NOV 6

    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, acclaimed illustrator, cartoonist, writer, and art director at Atomic Battery Studios, as he reflects on his remarkable career trajectory. Born and raised in Lincoln Park, Michigan, Morrison spent years in Hollywood working alongside The Simpsons creator, Matt Groening. Now back in Michigan, Bill shares his creative journey and gives bac...

    34 min

  4. OCT 30

    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 Electrification (OFME), Michigan Economic Development Corporation, gathered a diverse audience including global Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), suppliers, technology startups, and service providers to discuss Michigan's significant role in shaping the future of transportation and its broad impact on...

    1h 19m

  5. OCT 23

    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 Michael Schreuder, a career diplomat generating international business. As Deputy Principal Officer at the U.S. Consulate General in Mumbai, India, he has had a fascinating career dedicated to fostering global business opportunities for the U.S. and Michigan. Schreuder’s career with the U.S. Department of State ha...

    34 min

  6. OCT 16

    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.Scott J. Bentley is the first Superintendent of River Raisin National Battlefield Park in Monroe. Bentley, a 30-plus year National Park Service (NPS) veteran, started at the Battlefield in 2011 after transferring from San Antonio Missions National Historical Park where he was the Su...

    30 min

  7. OCT 9

    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 Taste the Local Difference and discover its unique services. Taste the Local Difference is a women-owned, women-led local food marketing agency specializing in tailored strategies for agriculture, food, and beverage producers. Their mission is to support local businesses by ensuring that money stays within the local economy, fostering ...

    31 min

  8. OCT 2

    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, Eric Larson has served as CEO of The Downtown Detroit Partnership, a private/public partnership of corporate and civic leaders who develop and support programs to enhance downtown Detroit, including creating a vibrant, thriving and welcoming urban center. Larson has...

    33 min
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An economic development podcast featuring candid conversations with business leaders across Michigan.

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  • Creator
    Michigan Economic Development Corporation
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    200
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2024 The Michigan Opportunity
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