The Michigan Opportunity
Episodes
290 episodes
S6 Ep.31 - Tonya Schuitmaker and Rebekah Warren, Michiganders for Civic Resilience
Civil Discourse, Trust, and Resilience: The Bedrock of Michigan’s Civic and Economic InfrastructureWe are joined by Tonya Schuitmaker and
S6 Ep.30 - Dr. Jean Hardy, Associate Director, Quello Center at Michigan State University
The ABCs of Data Centers: What They Are, Why They Matter, and How Michigan Communities Can PrepareWe talk with Dr. Jean Hardy, Associate Professor in Michigan State Un...
S6 Ep.29 - Paul Marin, U.S. Trade and Development Agency & Steven Hall, NOVI Energy
Reliable energy and strong international partnerships are essential to economic growth, national competitiveness, and the future of advanced manufacturing. Paul Marin<...
S6 Ep.28 - Chuck Lippstreu, President, Michigan Agri-Business Association
Growing Michigan's Future: How Agriculture Fuels Jobs, Innovation, and Economic GrowthOn this episode, we welcome Chuck Lippstreu, President of the
S6 Ep.27 - Steve Przesmitzki, President, United States Council for Automotive Research
Driving America's Next Manufacturing Revolution: How United States Council for Automotive Research (USCAR) is Shaping the Future of the U.S. Auto IndustryOur guest is Steve ...
S6 Ep.26 - Kelly Sexton, Associate Vice President for Research and Innovation Partnerships, University of Michigan
From Lab to Launch: How the University of Michigan is Powering the Next Generation of InnovationOn this episode we're joined by Kelly Sexton, Associate Vice President...
S6 Ep.25 - Dave Beachnau, Chief Executive Officer, Detroit Local Organizing Committee
Sports are more than competition; they are a catalyst for economic development, community pride, and national visibility.The Detroit Sports Commission works year-round to attract ...
S6 Ep.24 - Michigan Celebrates Small Business
How 3 Michigan small businesses are innovating and making an impactIn this episode – with the help of Chris Rishko, Managing Director of Small Business and Talent at
S6 Ep.23 - Scott Wilbur, President, MOTIV Bowling
Rolling Growth Forward: How Motiv Bowling Is Investing in Muskegon and MichiganIn this episode, Scott Wilbur of Motiv Bowling discusses how his family came together to grow their busines...
S6 Ep.22 - Robert Wolfe, Co-Founder, Zeck
Reinventing the Boardroom: Innovation, Startups and the Future of Decision-MakingWhat if board meetings worked more like modern technology companies? Robert Wolfe, foun...
S6 Ep.21 - Mackinac Policy Conference 2026 Part 2
The Michigan Opportunity Podcast Continues Conversations at the Mackinac Policy Conference 2026We continue broadcasting from Media Row at the legendary Mackinac Policy Conference, hosted at the iconic Grand Hotel on Mackinac Islan...
S6 Ep.20 - Mackinac Policy Conference 2026 Part 1
The Michigan Opportunity Podcast Heads to the Mackinac Policy Conference 2026The Michigan Opportunity Podcast once again broadcasted from Media Row at the legendary Mackinac Policy Conference, hosted at the iconic Grand Hotel on M...
S6 Ep.19 - Amy Peterson, CEO and Founder, Rebel Nell
What happens when entrepreneurship, creativity, and social impact come together in Detroit? Grit and a purposeful brandOn this episode, Amy Peterson, CEO and Co-Foun...
S6 Ep.18 - AUVSI XPONENTIAL Conference: Michigan at the Center of Air, Land, Water & Space
Michigan is emerging as a major hub where technology, economics, and national security converge. From autonomous vehicles to drones, defense to maritime systems, next-generation security and more. In this special multi-guest ...
S6 Ep.17 - Colonel Lucas J. Lanczy, Garrison Commander, Camp Grayling
From the Michigan National Guard to tech research and development, Camp Grayling provides support for federal, local and international partnersColonel Lucas J. Lanczy is the current Garrison Commander of the
S6 Ep.16 - Glenn Stevens - Executive Director, MichAuto and VP of Automotive and Innovation at the Detroit Regional Chamber
From leading MichAuto to shaping conversations at the Mackinac Policy Conference, Glenn Stevens breaks down how business, government, and innovation align to move the state forward.In this episode,
S6 Ep.15 - Eric Larson, CEO, Downtown Detroit Partnership
What’s really happening on the ground in downtown Detroit? 10+ Detroit Developments in 30 Minutes. In this fast-paced conversation, Eric Larson walks us through ...
S6 Ep.14 - Dr. Kevin Guskiewicz, President, Michigan State University
Reimagining Higher Education: How Michigan State University is leading the future of talent, research and impactIn this episode, Dr. Kevin Guskiewicz, the 22nd President ...
S6 Ep.13 - Pure Michigan Governor's Conference on Tourism 2026
Twenty Years of Pure Michigan: Exclusive Insights from Michigan’s Tourism ExpertsThe Pure Michigan Governor’s Conference on Tourism is Michigan's premier annual event for travel and hospitality leaders to collaborate on advancing ...
S6 Ep.12 - Maureen Donohue Krauss, CEO, Detroit Regional Partnership
Driving global investment to Detroit: What does it take to position a region for global competitiveness in today’s economy?In this episode, we sit down with Maureen Dono...
S6 Ep.11 - Michelle Grinnell, Chief Communications & Attraction Officer, MEDC
Where is Michigan placing its biggest bets for the future? Diving into MEDC’s investment priorities with people, places and projectsWe sit down with Michelle Grinnell, Ch...
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
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