Podcasts about detroit business

September 2, 2025 ~ Crain's Detroit Business Managing Editor Mike Lee talks with Chris, Lloyd, and Jamie about pausing the I-375 project in Detroit due to lack of support, a legal battle regarding the potential firing of Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, Governor Whitmer on a trade mission in Singapore and Japan to attract international investment, and much more!

August 25, 2025 ~ Crain's Detroit Business Managing Editor Mike Lee talks with Chris, Lloyd, and Jamie about mid-major college athletic programs facing financial strain due to challenges in the NIL era, Michigan's state budget being stalled due, political tensions rise in the Michigan Democratic Party, and much more!

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August 18, 2025 ~ Crain's Detroit Business Managing Editor Mike Lee talks with Chris and Lloyd about Andiamo and Joe Muir Seafood seeking new locations due to upcoming demolition at the Renaissance Center, the Huson building still not attracting new corporate headquarters, Michigan's cannabis industry facing difficulties, and much more!

Detroit's renewal is no longer a distant dream—it's unfolding in real time. From reimagined neighborhoods to booming small businesses, the city's momentum is visible on every corner. Major events, like recent large-scale sports and cultural gatherings, have showcased Detroit's vibrancy to hundreds of thousands of visitors. But the real engine of this revival may be less obvious: the Detroit diaspora, whose return visits spark investments, entrepreneurial ventures, and community projects.How can a city turn personal history and hometown pride into a sustained force for economic and cultural transformation?In this episode of DisruptED, host Ron J Stefanski talks with Mary Kramer, retired director of Crain Communications and co-founder of Detroit Homecoming, about the power of reconnecting Detroit's diaspora. They delve into how the annual event inspires attendees to give back—financially, creatively, and personally—fueling a virtuous cycle of growth.The key topics of conversation…Impact beyond dollars — from Wendy Hilliard's youth gymnastics program to local restaurants founded by returning Detroiters.Human stories with lasting outcomes — relationships, businesses, and even relocations born out of Detroit Homecoming connections.Keeping momentum in leadership — the need for collaboration between civic, business, and philanthropic players as the city evolves politically and economically.Mary Kramer is the retired Director of Crain Communications and co-founder of Detroit Homecoming. Over her career, she led Crain's Detroit Business as editor and publisher and oversaw city-focused publications in Chicago, Cleveland, and New York. She helped launch Detroit Homecoming in 2014, which has since driven roughly $1 billion in impact by re-engaging Detroit “expats” as investors, mentors, and advocates. Mary remains active in civic life and serves as vice chair of Detroit Opera.

Detroit's resurgence story is impossible to ignore. Following decades of economic decline, the city has seen major revitalization—most recently highlighted when the NFL Draft drew over 700,000 visitors downtown. The stakes are high: Detroit's growth depends not only on investments from billionaires, but on reconnecting with former residents whose personal and professional contributions can drive lasting change. Research on urban development shows that “brain gain” from returning diaspora communities can accelerate recovery and innovation.So how does Detroit harness the talent, capital, and passion of its global diaspora to fuel a sustainable comeback?Welcome to DisruptED. In the final episode of this two-part series, host Ron J Stefanski sits down with Mary Kramer, retired director of Crain Communications, to explore the impact of Detroit Homecoming—an annual event that reconnects Detroit expats with their hometown. They discuss inspiring personal stories, the role of grassroots initiatives, and the intersection of business, philanthropy, and civic leadership in the city's renewal.Key moments from the conversation:Heartwarming success stories, from Hall of Fame gymnast Wendy Hilliard returning to launch youth programs, to entrepreneurs opening businesses in Detroit after years abroad.How Detroit Homecoming creates lasting emotional connections that lead to investments, philanthropic projects, and even life changes—like families relocating to the city.The importance of balancing big-ticket donations with grassroots contributions that cultivate innovation and inclusivity.Mary Kramer is a veteran media executive with more than 30 years of leadership in business journalism and publishing at Crain Communications, where she served as editor and publisher of Crain's Detroit Business and later as group publisher for the company's city brands in Detroit, Chicago, Cleveland, and New York. She spearheaded the creation of Detroit Homecoming in 2014, an initiative that has generated roughly $1 billion in outcomes by re-engaging successful Detroit “expats” as investors, philanthropists, and brand ambassadors. Beyond her journalism career, Kramer has led special projects, such as launching Crain Currency, and she continues to contribute to the city's cultural life as vice chair of Detroit Opera.

August 12, 2025 ~ Kurt Nagl, Senior Reporter for Crain's Detroit Business, joins Kevin to discuss his piece about American Axle doubled its income in the second quarter as it embraces the gas engine.

August 11, 2025 ~ Crain's Detroit Business Managing Editor Mike Lee talks with Chris, Lloyd, and Jamie about a University of Michigan spin-out using sound waves to destroy tumors, New Buffalo, Michigan, becoming a hub for cannabis dispensaries, Yingling bear now becoming available on Michigan, Mary Sheffield dominating the Detroit primary election, and much more!

August 4, 2025 ~ Crain's Detroit Business Executive Editor Mickey Ciokajlo talks with Chris and Jamie about Greektown businesses facing hardship due to ongoing construction, Bedrock transitioning leadership, Amazon opening its first same-day delivery pharmacy in Michigan, Consumers Energy finalizing a deal for a large data center to increase the power load in the Lower Peninsula, and much more!

July 29, 2025 ~ David Eggert, senior reporter covering politics and policy for Crain's Detroit Business, joins Kevin to discuss who has donated to each gubernatorial candidate.

July 28, 2025 ~ Crain's Detroit Business Executive Editor Mickey Ciokajlo talks with Chris, Lloyd, and Jamie about Detroit developing autonomous robot tech startups for tasks like waste management, closed Rite Aid locations in Michigan being repurposed into various businesses, Slate Auto developing a low-cost electric truck with simplified features, and much more!

July 21, 2025 ~ Crain's Detroit Business Managing Editor Mike Lee talks with Chris, Lloyd, and Jamie about Dan Gilbert and Bedrock fostering a tech startup ecosystem in Detroit, the cancellation of the SanDisk semiconductor project near Flint, the University of Michigan's new residential tower being a step forward for District Detroit, the Detroit Regional Chamber's early endorsement of Mike Duggan for governor, and much more!

July 14, 2025 ~ Crain's Detroit Business Managing Editor Mike Lee joins Kevin, Lloyd, and Jamie to discuss Ferrero's acquisition of Kellogg for $3.1 billion, Livonia-based Pet Supplies Plus planning on a significant expansion targeting small towns, redeveloping Detroit Uniroyal site into a WNBA practice facility, and much more!

June 30, 2025 ~ Crain's Detroit Business Executive Editor Mickey Ciokajlo chats with Chris, Lloyd, and Jamie about New Buffalo, Michigan becoming “Weed City, USA”, state government office buildings in Michigan being underutilized, Crain's Detroit Business launching a new annual "Women of Influence" program, and much more.

June 23, 2025 ~ Chris and Lloyd talk with Crain's Detroit Business Executive Editor Mickey Ciokajlo about Invest Detroit developing a $48 million innovation hub, medical professionals increasingly investing actively in large-scale real estate projects, schools addressing chronic absenteeism, and much more.

June 16, 2025 ~ Crain's Detroit Business Managing Editor Mike Lee joins Chris, Lloyd, and Jamie to discuss Mackinac Island ferry prices under scrutiny, the University of Michigan's Troy healthcare project receiving a $40 million donation, Michigan's education budget facing debate as the House proposes spending cuts, and much more.

June 9, 2025 ~ Crain's Detroit Business Managing Editor Mike Lee talks with Chris and Lloyd about Paddy Lynch expanding his portfolio of Detroit businesses by acquiring the Dakota Inn, a metro Detroit brotherly pair and their father teaming up to buy a major sports franchise, a proposed ballot initiative seeking to introduce a graduated income tax on high earners, and much more!

June 2, 2025 ~ Crain's Detroit Business Managing Editor Mike Lee talks with Chris and Jamie about Mike Duggan's proposed plan to improve Michigan schools, a Nomad hotel planning to take up the top five floors of Michigan Central Station, a Grand Rapids distillery's peculiar new gin flavor, and much more!

May 27, 2025 ~ Crain's Detroit Business Managing Business Editor Mike Lee talks with Lloyd and Chris about this week's upcoming Mackinac Policy Conference, the Detroit Lions' launching "Detroit Lions Takeovers" to capitalize on fan support at away games, Michigan aiming to attract a major chip fabrication plant by 2026, and much more!

May 19, 2025 ~ Crain's Detroit Business Managing Business Editor Mike Lee talks with Lloyd and Chris about mortgage companies adopting AI to automate tasks such as paperwork processing, the redevelopment of the old Kmart headquarters moving forward with plans for a University of Michigan outpatient center, John James' donation from the DeVos family, and much more!

May 12, 2025 ~ Crain's Detroit Business Managing Business Editor Mike Lee talks with Lloyd, Jamie, and Chris Renwick about Metro Detroit's office rentals have declined significantly, Santa Ono's departure from the University of Michigan to the University of Florida, Tiger Woods' hinting at a potential indoor golf simulator in Detroit, and much more!

May 5, 2025 ~ Crain's Detroit Managing Business Editor Mike Lee talks with Lloyd, Jamie, and Chris Renwick about University of Michigan President Santa Ono stepping down after less than three years, Michigan's unique and thriving market for Michigan-themed merchandise, new legislation in Lansing requiring lawmakers to disclose earmark requests, and much more!

April 28, 2025 ~ Crain's Detroit Managing Business Editor Mike Lee talks with Lloyd, Jamie, and Chris Renwick about the Rocket Classic golf tournament, the Motown Museum expanding with the Esther Gordy Edwards Center for Excellence, female entrepreneurship growing in Detroit, and much more!

April 21, 2025 ~ Crain's Detroit Managing Business Editor Mike Lee talks with Lloyd, Jamie, and Dr. Steve Craig about the CFO of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy facing sentencing for embezzling over $40 million, tourism in Michigan declining because of tense U.S.-Canada relations, a small tower within the Renaissance Center for $9 million, and much more.

April 14, 2025 ~ Crain's Detroit Managing Business Editor Mike Lee talks with Lloyd and Jamie about Michigan Central considering building a train station and moving Amtrak from New Center, Michigan State University's board approving a $150 million project to build a new sports arena, hotel, and retail areas, Great Lakes' low water levels creating problems, and so much more.

April 7, 2025 ~ Crain's Detroit Managing Business Editor Mike Lee talks with Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie about Michigan bracing for potential economic fallout from upcoming auto parts tariffs, The Ford Piquette Avenue Plant facing financial strain after the cancellation of a $500,000 federal grant, and downtown Pontiac is set for significant redevelopment with the demolition of the Phoenix Center.

Rural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital. News sources for this episode: Elizabeth Williams et. al, “Putting $880 Billion in Potential Federal Medicaid Cuts in Context of State Budgets and Coverage,” March 24, 2025, https://www.kff.org/medicaid/issue-brief/putting-880-billion-in-potential-federal-medicaid-cuts-in-context-of-state-budgets-and-coverage/; KFF. Allison Orris & Elizabeth Zhang, “Congressional Republicans Can't Cut Medicaid by Hundreds of Billions Without Hurting People,” March 17, 2025, https://www.cbpp.org/research/health/congressional-republicans-cant-cut-medicaid-by-hundreds-of-billions-without-hurting#_edn2; Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. Madeline Ashley, “10 hospital closures already in 2025 – what's going on?” March 21, 2025, https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/10-hospital-closures-already-in-2025-whats-going-on/?origin=BHRE&utm_source=BHRE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=8018I7467278H7C; Becker's Hospital Review. Chartis, “2025 rural health state of the state,” February 10, 2025, https://www.chartis.com/insights/2025-rural-health-state-state. Dustin Walsh, “Rural hospitals at risk for closure as financial pressure mounts,” March 11, 2025, https://www.crainsdetroit.com/health-care/rural-hospitals-risk-closure-financial-pressure-mounts; Crain's Detroit Business. Centers for Healthcare Quality & Payment Reform, February, 2025, “Rural Hospitals At Risk of Closing,” https://chqpr.org/downloads/Rural_Hospitals_at_Risk_of_Closing.pdf. The National Resident Matching Program, “National Resident Matching Program® Releases the 2025 Main Residency Match® Results, Celebrates the Next Generation of Physicians,” March 21, 2025, https://www.nrmp.org/about/news/2025/03/national-resident-matching-program-releases-the-2025-main-residency-match-results-celebrates-the-next-generation-of-physicians/. Thank you for listening to another episode of Rural Health Today, the podcast where we connect you to what really matters in rural health. Rural Health Today is a production of Hillsdale Hospital in Hillsdale, Michigan and a member of the Health Podcast Network. Our host is JJ Hodshire, our producer is Kyrsten Newlon, and our audio engineer is Kenji Ulmer. Special thanks to our special guests for sharing their expertise on the show, and also to the Hillsdale Hospital marketing team. If you want to submit a question for us to answer on the podcast or learn more about Rural Health Today, visit ruralhealthtoday.com.

March 31, 2025 ~ Crain's Detroit Managing Business Editor Mike Lee talks with Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie about the University of Michigan restructuring its DEI initiatives, Michigan's road funding formulas being outdated and inequitable, the Detroit Tigers' investment into high-end stadium amenities, and so much more!

March 24, 2025 ~ Crain's Detroit Managing Business Editor Mike Lee talks with Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie about a cash assistance program for pregnant mothers and new moms expanding to Pontiac, the Detroit City FC is seeking to raise $10 million for a new stadium in Corktown, a private prison in Baldwin set to reopen as an immigration processing center, and so much more.

March 17, 2025 ~ Crain's Detroit Managing Business Editor Mike Lee talks with Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie about the CEO of Oxford Center facing charges of second-degree murder and manslaughter after a hyperbaric chamber explosion, Michigan universities preparing financial safety nets to protect research funding, the city's plan for a new soccer stadium in Corktown, and so much more!

March 10, 2025 ~ Crain's Detroit Managing Business Editor Mike Lee talks with Guy and Jamie about Michigan State University's $4 billion fundraising campaign focusing on student scholarships and faculty expansion, Henry Ford's heirs selling off land holdings in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, new lumber and dairy tariffs on the horizon, and so much more!

March 3, 2025 ~ Crain's Detroit Managing Business Editor Mike Lee talks with Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie about rising ingredient costs affecting Paczkis for Fat Tuesday, Mayor Duggan's proposal of property tax cuts for 2026, the University of Michigan anticipating federal contract losses, and so much more!

February 24, 2025 ~ Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie are joined by Crain's Detroit Business Managing Editor Mike Lee to discuss the progression of Michigan Central Station's plan for a hotel to attract more foot traffic, Joe Tate's decision not to run for Detroit mayor, Michigan businesses needing to adapt to new regulations concerning minimum wage, and so much more!

February 17, 2025 ~ Lloyd and Chris Renwick are joined by Crain's Detroit Business Managing Editor Mike Lee to discuss Apple's plan to open its first store in downtown Detroit, marking a significant development in Dan Gilbert's Bedrock Company's efforts to enhance retail in the area. Also, Amazon Fresh is looking to open new stores following renovations of supermarket sites around the city.

February 12, 2025 ~ A Detroit City Council member's request could add potential red tape to the redevelopment plans on a portion of the Renaissance Center. Kirk Pinho, senior reporter at Crain's Detroit Business, joins Guy and Jamie to discuss revitalizing historic buildings of the Detroit skyline, and legislative issues affecting community projects.

February 10, 2025 ~ Guy and Jamie talk with Crain's Detroit Business Managing Editor Mike Lee about the top headlines of the weekend, including the publication celebrating its 40th anniversary, an uptick in the price of pizza hurting our pockets, and Michigan farmers watching trade tensions as threats of new tariffs loom over the state's agricultural export business.

February 3, 2025 ~ Guy and Jamie talk with Crain's Detroit Business managing editor Mike Lee about the top headlines of the weekend, including the bid to bring the WNBA back to Detroit, the latest in the fundraising for Detroit's mayoral candidates, and much more!

January 29, 2025 ~ Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie talk with Crain's Detroit Business senior reporter Kirk Pinho about developers for the District Detroit removing affordable housing from the plans, and how the change might impact the public tax incentives.

January 27, 2025 ~ Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie talk with Crain's Detroit Business managing editor Mike Lee about the top headlines of the weekend, including the sale of Southland Center in Taylor, the Crain's Forum on education, the 10-year plan for Belle Isle, and more!

January 23, 2025 ~ The 600 Tower of the Renaissance Center is up for auction, as the future of the Detroit riverfront property remains up in the air. Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie talk with Crain's Detroit Business senior reporter Kirk Pinho about who might be interested in the tower, as well as other developments throughout downtown Detroit.

January 20, 2025 ~ Guy and Jamie talk with Crain's Detroit Business managing editor Mike Lee about the top headlines of the weekend, including the auto industry readying for another Trump administration, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signing and vetoing bills late last week, the Crain's Newsmakers of the Year, and more!

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Steve Bral, Owner, Filta, Metro-Detroit for the topic: How This Metro-Detroit Business is Helping Ford Field Lower Its Environmental Impact. Welcome Steve, Share your career path? Tell us about Filta? One thing on many in Michigan's minds – Lions football. Recently was the 84th time Detroit will play on Turkey Day. behind-the-scenes there is another story at play. So it's a a commercial kitchen cleaning service that specializes in oil micro-filtration services, please discuss your partnership with Ford Field to minimize environmental impact from the stadium? Showcase how they partner with Ford Field to micro filter cooking oil to extend its lifespan and make food taste better and then ultimately recycle cooking oil into biodiesel fuel. Besides servicing Ford Field for many years now, along with Little Caesars Arena, where else? local hospitals, universities and hundreds of Detroit restaurants. Across metro-Detroit, Bral's Filta business has recycled 720,978 pounds of oil and 16,290 pounds from just Ford Field alone in one year. About Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions Since its inception in 1996, Filta has positioned itself as the pioneering leader of active fryer management and environmental kitchen sustainability across the food and hospitality industries. Brought to North America in 2002 as a franchise concept, Filta is part of United Kingdom-based Franchise Brands (AIM: FRAN). The cornerstone of the company's offering is FiltaFry, the complete fryer management service incorporating on-site micro-filtration as well as the removal, recycling, and replacement of cooking oil. Furthermore, the brand provides humidity control in cold storage devices through FiltaCool and prevents drain blockage through its grease-free drain foam brand FiltaDrain. Visit www.gofilta.com for more information and www.gofilta.com/franchise for franchise development opportunities.

January 13, 2025 ~ Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie talk with Crain's Detroit Business managing editor Mike Lee about the top headlines of the weekend, including Mayor Mike Duggan's chat with top Stellantis executives, a longtime tenant leaving the Renaissance Center, and more!

January 6, 2025 ~ Chris, Lloyd, and Jamie talk with Crain's Detroit Business managing editor Mike Lee about the top headlines of the weekend, including the slow down in EV developments, Metro Detroit shopping malls reinventing themselves, and much more!

Cyber adversaries are leveraging AI to infiltrate IT environments and compromise data on an unprecedented scale, writes Matt Loria, CEO of Auxiom, an IT and cybersecurity company, in a Crain's Detroit Business opinion piece. He believes that without AI-powered cybersecurity solutions and full CEO support, businesses are bringing a knife to a gunfight. In this episode, host Paul John Spaulding is joined by Steve Morgan, Founder of Cybersecurity Ventures and Editor-in-Chief at Cybercrime Magazine, to discuss. The Cybercrime Magazine Update airs weekly and covers the latest news, interviews, podcasts, reports, videos, and special productions from Cybercrime Magazine, published by Cybersecurity Ventures. For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com

December 23, 2024 ~ Guy and Jamie talk with Crain's Detroit Business managing editor Mike Lee about the top headlines of the weekend, including the end of lame duck in Lansing, the plans for the failed jail site in downtown Detroit, and more!

December 18, 2024 ~ Guy and Lloyd talk with Crain's Detroit Business senior reporter Kirk Pinho about Bedrock's plans to redeveloped the failed jail site in downtown Detroit into a new life sciences building, partnering with Ferris State University and BAMF Health.

December 16, 2024 ~ Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie talk with Crain's Detroit Business managing editor Mike Lee about the top headlines of the weekend, including a new owner of the former Hyatt hotel in Dearborn, a new bill to help Visit Detroit's funding, and much more!

December 9, 2024 ~ Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie talk with Crain's Detroit Business managing editor Mike Lee about the top headlines of the weekend, including General Motors' offer to donate to education nonprofits as part of the Renaissance Center deal, the insurance industry reacting to the murder of the UnitedHealthcare CEO in Manhattan, and more.

Discover how dreams, community, and history intertwine in the heart of Detroit with Shalece Daniels. Listen to our conversation about transformative community initiatives and personal journeys on the Detroit is Different podcast. Transitioning from personal history to present endeavors, Shalece and Khary delve into the significance of community work and homeownership in Detroit. Shalece's involvement in two dynamic initiatives—Renewed Homes and Black Leaders Detroit—highlights her commitment to serving the community by providing opportunities for financial literacy and homeownership education. Renewed Homes focuses on rehabilitating properties for individuals who might otherwise struggle with creditworthiness, offering pathways to ownership below market value. This initiative is not just about real estate; it's about nurturing a sense of pride and responsibility in homeownership, fostering stable and sustainable communities. CommunityInitiatives #DetroitHistory #PassionAndPurpose Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see and experience more of what makes Detroit different. Follow, like, share, and subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Sticher. Comment, suggest and connect with the podcast by emailing info@detroitisdifferent.com Find out more at https://detroit-is-different.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/detroit-is-different/8e243606-9b2a-4d35-8f3e-2158b7f1a0e0