Downriver Current Podcast

Karl Ziomach interviews John Hartig, Dan Kennedy and Ron Hinrichs in this months podcast. Dr. Hartig been a catalyst and driving force behind many of thehugeenvironmental gains that have been made in this region and is alsotheauthorofanew book entitled Great Lakes Champions: Grassroots Efforts to Clean Up Polluted Watersheds. Dan Kennedy is the Refuge Manager at the Detroit River International WildlifeRefuge. Ron Hinrichs is the President and CEO of the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber and is a dynamic leader in change to build economic growth and awareness of the quality of life attributes in the Downriver/Southeastern Michigan area. Community Sponsor is The Martenson Family of Funeral Homes. Visit the website, www.martenson.com. Also sponsored in part by team sponsor Allegra Print and Design. Visit their website https://www.allegramarketingprint.com/locations/wyandotte-mi Special thanks for Video and Podcast Audio Produced by the City Of Taylor, Scripts by Rich Williams-SMZ and Podcast presented by: Market Insights

Host Ron Hinrichs hosts a discussion of a $1.6 million grant dedicated to the redevelopment of the Downriver Detroit River waterfront with Joe Gruber and John D'Addona. Joe Gruber who for the past 7 years was Wyandotte’s executive director of its Downtown Development Authority was added to the DCC team as Economic Development Administrators, co-managing this new program. John D'Addona is the current Brownfield Program Manager for the DCC. Prior to joining the DCC team two years ago, John was an environmental consultant for 45 years, including the past 28 years as a Brownfield Specialist. Community Sponsor for the Destination Downriver Vodcast is The Martenson Family of Funeral Homes. Visit the website, www.martenson.com. Also sponsored in part by team sponsor Allegra Print and Design. Visit their website https://www.allegramarketingprint.com/locations/wyandotte-mi. Special thanks for Video and Podcast Audio Produced by the City Of Taylor, Scripts by Rich Williams-SMZ and Podcast presented by: Market Insights

Karl Ziomek hosts this business feature with guests Ron Hinrichs, President and CEO of the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber, Dan Marsh, City Administrator from the Southgate, Joe Pagano, Chairperson of the Flat Rock DDA and Kevin Krause, Director of Community Safety & Development in Romulus Sponsored by Allegra Print and Design. Visit their website https://www.allegramarketingprint.com/locations/wyandotte-miSpecial thanks for Video and Podcast Audio Produced by City Of Taylor, Scripts by Rich Williams-SMZ and presented by: Market Insights

Karl Ziomek, Director of Communications and Marketing for the City of Taylor hosts Stephanie McKeese, executive director of Fish and Loaves who discusses Heritage Park activities at Santa's Magic Forest and Pat Symic and Steve Heveron of Flat Rock Train Club holiday displays.

Karl Ziomek, Director of Communications and Marketing for the City of Taylor hosts Joseph Gruber- Wyandotte DDA Director, Wendy Pate-Trenton City Councilwoman and Trail Town chair, Liz Hendley-Flat Rock Downtown Director and Destination Downriver Co-Chair and Ron Hinrichs, President and CEO of the SWCRC discussing unique value of shopping local and unique in the Downriver area.

Sponsored by Allegra Print and Design. Visit their website https://www.allegramarketingprint.com Karl Ziomek, Director of Communications and Marketing for the City of Taylor hosts Brian Bush owner of Artisan Reserve Brewing in Romulus and Chelsea Nunnally, recreation and events manager from Taylor’sHeritage Park. The group explores lots of fun fall activities in the Downriver area.

Sponsored by Allegra Print and Design. Visit their website https://www.allegramarketingprint.com Liz Hendley, Co-Chair of Destination Downriver and Economic Development Director of Flat Rock hosts Dan Kennedy, Refuge Manager at Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge and Huron-Clinton Metro Parks Interpreter, Paul Cypher.

Sponsored by Allegra Print and Design. Visit their website https://www.allegramarketingprint.com/locations/wyandotte-mi Ron Hinrichs, President and CEO of SWCRC hosts Steve Szatmari, owner of The Hugarian Rhapsody and Nick Puinti owner of Sibley Gardens. John Fiorelli and Sue Trussell anchor at the studio with the Diner N Dashers! Special thanks for Video and Podcast Audio Produced by City Of Taylor, Scripts by Rich Williams-SMZ and presented by: Market Insights

Sponsored by Allegra Print and Design. Visit their website https://www.allegramarketingprint.com/locations/wyandotte-mi Ron Hinrichs, President and CEO of SWCRC hosts Jan Newboles - Park Support Specialist, Huron Clinton Metoparks, Jason, JP Purnell Owner of X-Golf in Woodhaven, Alec Grant assistant director of golf at Lakes of Taylor, Mike Kettler, director of golf at Riverview Highlands and Kathy Kane, Co-host with Market Insights. Special thanks for Video and Podcast Audio Produced by City Of Taylor, Scripts by Rich Williams-SMZ and presented by: Market Insights

Sponsored by Allegra Print and Design.Visit their website Ron Hinrichs, President and CEO of SWCRC hosts Erin Dobbins, with the Taylor Conservatory, Mayor Pat Odette, City of Woodhaven and Joe Nieporte, Festival manager at Uncle Sam Jam in Woodhaven. The guests will discuss festivals and events in the Downriver area specifically concerts in the park scheduled on Wednesdays this summer at the Taylor Conservatory and the Uncle Sam Jam scheduled for July 7-10, 2022. Special thanks for Video and Podcast Audio Produced by City Of Taylor, Scripts by Rich Williams-SMZ and presented by: Market Inssights

Sponsored by Allegra Print and Design.Visit their website Ron Hinrichs, President and CEO of SWCRC hosts Danielle Mauter, Chief of Marketing and Communications for Huron-Clinton Metro Parks, Al Petri-Owner of Al Petri & Sons Bicycles, Wendi Pate- Member of Trenton Trail Town Advisory Committee and City of Trenton Council Person and Mayor Pro Tem and Joann Gonyea, Retired Park and Recreation Director and Trailtown Co-Chair for City of Trenton. Special thanks for Video and Podcast Audio Produced by City Of Taylor, Scripts by Rich Williams-SMZ and presented by: Market Insights. Episode Transcript

Sponsored by Allegra Print and Design.Visit their website Ron Hinrichs, President and CEO of SWCRC hosts Sara Thomas, Michigan MSU graduate in Fisheries and Wildlife Management DNR Manager and Wildlife Biologist as well as Bob Burns, Detroit River Keeper, Grosse Ile resident employed by Friends of the Detroit River and Mckenzi Waliczek Friends of the Detroit River Stewardship direcror U of M in ecology and evolutionary biology with extensive field background in restoring native landscapes, managing invasive species Special thanks for Video and Podcast Audio Produced by City Of Taylor, Scripts by Rich Williams-SMZ and presented by: Market Insights.

Sponsored by Allegra Print and Design. Ron Hinricks, President and CEO of SWCRC hosts Mayor Tim Wooley and Communications Director Karl Ziomek. Special thanks for Video and Podcast Audio Produced by City Of Taylor, Scripts by Rich Williams-SMZ and presented by: Market Insights. Podcast airs March 28, 2022 on https://trentontrib.castos.com/ or destinationdownriver.org

The Power of Partnerships Sponsored by BellaGraniteandMarble.com Ron Hinricks, President and CEO of SWCRC hosts Jim Perry, Executive Director at Downriver Community Conference and Brian Pawlik, Planner at SEMCOG discussing partnerships resulting in benefits to communities in the Southeastern Michigan area. Video and Podcast Produced by Kathy Kane-Market Insights, Scripts by Rich Williams-SMZ and presented by: Trenton Trib and Island Beacon. https://youtu.be/8XL9wDfOrpo

Sponsored by BellaGraniteandMarble.com Ron Hinricks, President and CEO of SWCRC hosts 3 family owned businesses just in time for Small Business Saturday and Holiday shopping time! Meet John Fiorelli, Flat Rock's Fiorelli Collection, Zack Johnson, Rev'd Up Fun and Ashley Young-All About Grace. Video and Podcast Produced by Kathy Kane-Market Insights, Scripts by Rich Williams-SMZ and presented by: Trenton Trib and Island Beacon.

Sponsored by BellaGraniteandMarble.com Ron Hinricks, President and CEO of SWCRC hosts Vice President Travel Michigan at Michigan Economic Development Corporation David Lorenz who will discuss the partnership to promote the Downriver area as well as Host of Emmy award winning Under the Radar Tom Daldin and Producer Jim Edelman who discuss their filming plans for the next three years in the Downriver region. Video and Podcast Produced by Kathy Kane-Market Insights, Scripts by Rich Williams-SMZ and presented by: Trenton Trib and Island Beacon. Podcast airs quarterly on https://trentontrib.castos.com/

Presented by the Trenton Trib & Island Beacon Hosted by: Ron Hinrichs- President & CEO of the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber speaks with Claude Molinari, CEO of the Metro Detroit CVB who are working together to change attitudes and attract interest and economic development along with newest Destination Downriver committee leader and Flat Rock executive Liz Hendley to talk about what’s been happening in her community and the role it will be playing in this regional marketing effort. Joining Liz will be Monica and Gerado Magarejo owners of Atwater Street Taco’s, Atwater Kayak/Bike Rentals and Station 24, their newest culinary excursion in Flat Rock. www.destinationdownriver.com. On Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wb8Wsx2xbbk

Presented by the Trenton Trib & Island Beacon Hosted by: Ron Hinrichs- President & CEO of the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber speaks with Claude Molinari, CEO of the Metro Detroit CVB who are working together to change attitudes and attract interest and economic development along with newest Destination Downriver committee leader and Flat Rock executive Liz Hendley to talk about what’s been happening in her community and the role it will be playing in this regional marketing effort. Joining Liz will be Monica and Gerado Magarejo owners of Atwater Street Taco’s, Atwater Kayak/Bike Rentals and Station 24, their newest culinary excursion in Flat Rock. www.destinationdownriver.com. On Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wb8Wsx2xbbk

Destination Downriver from- Rust Belt to Green Belt- April 2021 is Produced and Presented by Trenton Trib/Island Beacon and Sponsored by Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber. It is hosted by Ron Hinrichs, President and CEO of the SWCRC and featured speakers are Mary Bohling with Michigan State University & Downriver Greenways and Sue Trussell, Brownstown DDA and Co-chair of Destination Downriver coalition. These podcast are produced quarterly, the next one will air in July 2021. What is Downriver? Welcome to Downriver! The area is made up of 18 unique and individual communities, framed by the convergence of four major Michigan waterways: River Rouge, Huron River, Raisin River and Detroit River. Whether it's trail town, linked greenways, island living or Michigan's statewide Iron Belle Trail, what makes us a distinct, appealing destination are the natural attractions that can only be found Downriver.

Destination Downriver from- Rust Belt to Green Belt- April 2021 is Produced and Presented by Trenton Trib/Island Beacon and Sponsored by Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber. It is hosted by Ron Hinrichs, President and CEO of the SWCRC and featured speakers are Mary Bohling with Michigan State University & Downriver Greenways and Sue Trussell, Brownstown DDA and Co-chair of Destination Downriver coalition. These podcast are produced quarterly, the next one will air in July 2021. What is Downriver? Welcome to Downriver! The area is made up of 18 unique and individual communities, framed by the convergence of four major Michigan waterways: River Rouge, Huron River, Raisin River and Detroit River. Whether it’s trail town, linked greenways, island living or Michigan’s statewide Iron Belle Trail, what makes us a distinct, appealing destination are the natural attractions that can only be found Downriver.

Destination Downriver from- Rust Belt to Green Belt- April 2021 is Produced and Presented by Trenton Trib/Island Beacon and Sponsored by[ Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber](http://www.swcrc.com). It is hosted by Ron Hinrichs, President and CEO of the SWCRC and featured speakers are Mary Bohling with Michigan State University & Downriver Greenways and Sue Trussell, Brownstown DDA and Co-chair of Destination Downriver coalition. These podcast are produced quarterly, the next one will air in July 2021. What is Downriver? Welcome to Downriver! The area is made up of 18 unique and individual communities, framed by the convergence of four major Michigan waterways: River Rouge, Huron River, Raisin River and Detroit River. Whether it’s trail town, linked greenways, island living or Michigan’s statewide Iron Belle Trail, what makes us a distinct, appealing destination are the natural attractions that can only be found Downriver.

Lifelong Trenton resident Jeff Wagar joins the Downriver Current Podcast to discuss his book about Elizabeth Park and more of the city of Trenton's history.

Lifelong Trenton resident Jeff Wagar joins the Downriver Current Podcast to discuss his book about Elizabeth Park and more of the city of Trenton's history.

Former State Representative and Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber Chairman and current Michigan Liquor Control Commissioner Ed Clemente joins the podcast to talk about his work with Downriver Historical Museums, his world travels and how Downriver can overcome some of the challenges it faces.

Former State Representative and Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber Chairman and current Michigan Liquor Control Commissioner Ed Clemente joins the podcast to talk about his work with Downriver Historical Museums, his world travels and how Downriver can overcome some of the challenges it faces.

Ron Hinrichs, the President of the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber, joins the Downriver Current Podcast to discuss all things related to the Downriver business community, as well as some of the political issues facing the region.

Ron Hinrichs, the President of the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber, joins the Downriver Current Podcast to discuss all things related to the Downriver business community, as well as some of the political issues facing the region.

Anita Twardesky from Riverside Kayak Connection / Destination Downriver and Joann Gonyea from the City of Trenton join the Downriver Current Podcast to discuss developing Downriver as a tourist destination and the recent developments for Trenton bike paths.

Anita Twardesky from Riverside Kayak Connection / Destination Downriver and Joann Gonyea from the City of Trenton join the Downriver Current Podcast to discuss developing Downriver as a tourist destination and the recent developments for Trenton bike paths.

The first episode of the Downriver Current Podcast presented by the Trenton Trib kicks off with an interview of the founders of the Trenton Trib, Kathy Kane and Joe Hoshaw. Together they delve into the roots of the Trenton Trib, cover some of the difficulties of running a newspaper and much more. Be sure to follow the Trenton Trib on all social media sites and look for the latest edition of the paper and the new Downriver Current on a news stand near you.

The first episode of the Downriver Current Podcast presented by the Trenton Trib kicks off with an interview of the founders of the Trenton Trib, Kathy Kane and Joe Hoshaw. Together they delve into the roots of the Trenton Trib, cover some of the difficulties of running a newspaper and much more. Be sure to follow the Trenton Trib on all social media sites and look for the latest edition of the paper and the new Downriver Current on a news stand near you.

The first episode of the Downriver Current Podcast presented by the Trenton Trib kicks off with an interview of the founders of the Trenton Trib, Kathy Kane and Joe Hoshaw. Together they delve into the roots of the Trenton Trib, cover some of the difficulties of running a newspaper and much more. Be sure to follow the Trenton Trib on all social media sites and look for the latest edition of the paper and the new Downriver Current on a news stand near you.

Destination Downriver from- Rust Belt to Green Belt- April 2021 is Produced and Presented by Trenton Trib/Island Beacon and Sponsored by[ Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber](http://www.swcrc.com). It is hosted by Ron Hinrichs, President and CEO of the SWCRC and featured speakers are Mary Bohling with Michigan State University & Downriver Greenways and Sue Trussell, Brownstown DDA and Co-chair of Destination Downriver coalition. These podcast are produced quarterly, the next one will air in July 2021. What is Downriver? Welcome to Downriver! The area is made up of 18 unique and individual communities, framed by the convergence of four major Michigan waterways: River Rouge, Huron River, Raisin River and Detroit River. Whether it's trail town, linked greenways, island living or Michigan's statewide Iron Belle Trail, what makes us a distinct, appealing destination are the natural attractions that can only be found Downriver.

Ron Hinrichs, the President of the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber, joins the Downriver Current Podcast to discuss all things related to the Downriver business community, as well as some of the political issues facing the region.

Former State Representative and Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber Chairman and current Michigan Liquor Control Commissioner Ed Clemente joins the podcast to talk about his work with Downriver Historical Museums, his world travels and how Downriver can overcome some of the challenges it faces.

Lifelong Trenton resident Jeff Wagar joins the Downriver Current Podcast to discuss his book about Elizabeth Park and more of the city of Trenton's history.

Anita Twardesky from Riverside Kayak Connection / Destination Downriver and Joann Gonyea from the City of Trenton join the Downriver Current Podcast to discuss developing Downriver as a tourist destination and the recent developments for Trenton bike paths.