Skilled: Recent Episodes

Brian Town

Brian’s passion is telling the story of the need for people to be engaged with the need for Michigan to train, recruit and retain a skilled labor force. He works with many union and non-union businesses to take this critical issue that is impacting significantly our businesses here in Michigan.

This SPOTLIGHT Podcast is featured as the fine segment on "Business Rap" every Tuesday at 9am on the SPOTLIGHT Radio Network. You can also watch production live on Facebook or listen on demand on your favorite podcast platforms including: Spreaker, iTunes, iHeartRadio, and Spotify.

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Guest: Al Thieme, Chairman & Founder, Amigo Mobility International

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Jay LaNew, Apprenticeship & Building Services Officer, Capital Area Michigan Works!

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Jay LaNew, Apprenticeship & Building Services Officer for Capital Area Michigan Works!

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Jeremy Bockelman, Director, Senior Business Advisor at Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center Northeast Regional Office at Saginaw Valley State University

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In this episode, Brian is joined by Steve Kufchock of Texas Refinery Corp and Steve Is The Oil Guy

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In this episode, Brian is joined by Jon DeWys, CEO of DeWys Manufacturing, and Laura Preuss, Workforce Development Manager for DeWys Manufacturing, to help change the community's perception of manufacturing as a legitimate career choice rather than a fallback option. (part 2)

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In this episode, Brian is joined by Jon DeWys, CEO of DeWys Manufacturing, and Laura Preuss, Workforce Development Manager for DeWys Manufacturing, to help change the community's perception of manufacturing as a legitimate career choice rather than a fallback option. (part 1)

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Guest: Mike Alaimo, Executive Director for Clean Fuels Michigan

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Guest: Mike Alaimo, Executive Director for Clean Fuels Michigan

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Guest: Tom Eastwood, Business Manager for IBEW Local 665

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Guest: Tom Eastwood, Business Manager for IBEW Local 665

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One of the biggest challenges in Michigan for business owners and managers is closing the "talent gap" with qualified employees as well as retaining them long term. Brian's guest to discuss this issue is Wendy Block, Vice President of Business Advocacy for the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. This is part two of their conversation.

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One of the biggest challenges in Michigan for business owners and managers is closing the "talent gap" with qualified employees as well as retaining them long term. Brian's guest to discuss this issue is Wendy Block, Vice President of Business Advocacy for the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. This is part one of a two part conversation.

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The task of finding skilled workers of all types is a constant battle for businesses big and small. Brian's guest today to discuss that topic is, Amanda Fischer, Policy and Talent Manager at the Lansing Chamber of Commerce.

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Guests:
Jim Curran & Tommy Truong. Great Lakes Reality Labs

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Guests:
Jim Curran & Tommy Truong, Great Lakes Reality Labs

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Brian’s passion is telling the story of the need for people to be engaged with the need for Michigan to train, recruit and retain a skilled labor force. He works with many union and non-union businesses to take this critical issue that is impacting significantly our businesses here in Michigan.

This SPOTLIGHT Podcast is featured as the fine segment on "Business Rap" every Tuesday at 9am on the SPOTLIGHT Radio Network. You can also watch production live on Facebook or listen on demand on your favorite podcast platforms including: Spreaker, iTunes, iHeartRadio, and Spotify.

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Guest: Wendy Smith

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Brian’s passion is telling the story of the need for people to be engaged with the need for Michigan to train, recruit and retain a skilled labor force. He works with many union and non-union businesses to take this critical issue that is impacting significantly our businesses here in Michigan.

This SPOTLIGHT Podcast is featured as the fine segment on "Business Rap" every Tuesday at 9am on the SPOTLIGHT Radio Network. You can also watch production live on Facebook or listen on demand on your favorite podcast platforms including: Spreaker, iTunes, iHeartRadio, and Spotify.

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Guest: David R. Swan

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Guest: Greg Coyne, Sandler Training

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Guest: Melissa and Joe Rabideau

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Guest: David R. Swan

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Guest: Melissa Rabideau

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Guest: Carol Cool

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Guest: Bob Hedlund, Owner of Hedlund Plumbing

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Guest: Carol Cool

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Guest: Ryan Kincaid

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Guest: Melissa Rabideau

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Guest: Carol Cool

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Guest: Bob Hedlund, Owner of Hedlund Plumbing

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Guest: Ryan Kincaid

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Guest: Chris Martin

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Guest: Megan Doherty

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Guest: Megan Doherty

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Guest: Chuck Hadden, Michigan Manufacturers Association

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Guest: Chris Martin, Laux Construction

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Guest: Ken Misiewicz, Pleune Service Company

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Guest: J.P. Buckingham of Triteria

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Guest: Ken Misiewicz, Pleune Service Company

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Guest: Ken Misiewicz, Pleune Service Company

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Business Rap is dedicated to creating content that inspires the ideas that propel the business community forward. Bringing together top business owners, leaders, communication experts, journalists and academics to have thoughtful, important and in-depth roundtable discussions on a wide range of business topics that both educate and entertain.

You can listen to archived shows and live broadcasts on our website, BusinessRap.biz. You can also listen to us on SpotlightRadioNetwork.com. Monday-Friday from 5-6 a.m. and 9-10 a.m.

Follow us for show updates and inspiring business content:
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Spreaker Podcast Page: https://www.spreaker.com/show/1892155

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Business Rap is dedicated to creating content that inspires the ideas that propel the business community forward. Bringing together top business owners, leaders, communication experts, journalists and academics to have thoughtful, important and in-depth roundtable discussions on a wide range of business topics that both educate and entertain.

You can listen to archived shows and live broadcasts on our website, BusinessRap.biz. You can also listen to us on SpotlightRadioNetwork.com. Monday-Friday from 5-6 a.m. and 9-10 a.m.

Follow us for show updates and inspiring business content:
Facebook: facebook.com/AskBizRap/
Instagram: instagram.com/askbizrap
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/michigan-business-rap
Twitter: @BizrapRadio
Spreaker Podcast Page: https://www.spreaker.com/show/1892155