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The Michigan Opportunity

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

Podcasting since 2021 • 269 episodes

The Michigan Opportunity

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S6 Ep.10 - Jonathan Smith, Senior Chief Deputy Director, Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity

Powering Michigan’s Transition: How LEO is Shaping the Future of Work and IndustryWe sit down with Jonathan Smith, Senior Chief Deputy Director at the

March 25, 2026 • 34:16

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S6 Ep.9 - Roberto Vazquez, Mexican Consul, Detroit

Diplomacy at the local level: Inside the Mexican Consulate in Detroit, MichiganIn this episode, we welcome back Roberto Vazquez of the

March 18, 2026 • 29:44

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S6 Ep.8 - Mary Buchzeiger, CEO, Lucerne International

Manufacturing without borders: What it takes to lead a global manufacturing company while navigating supply chains, innovation and international marketsOn this episode we sit down with Lucerne In...

March 11, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 8 • 32:37

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S6 Ep.7 - Steven Wilson, Executive Director, Economic Growth Institute, University of Michigan

From research to real-world results: how the University of Michigan - Economic Growth Institute powers business innovationThe University of Michigan - Economic Growth Institute (EGI)...

March 04, 2026 • 29:23

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S6 Ep. 6 - Matt Elliot, Founder and CEO, Blue Lake Ideas

From $35B in Sustainable Capital to The Power of &™: Matt Elliott on Driving Durable Growth and Community ImpactMatt Elliott, Founder and C...

February 25, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 6 • 33:43

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