Destination Downriver Podcast: Recent Episodes
Ron Hinrichs
The Destination Downriver Podcast, presented by Market Insights, provides awareness of the Downriver community through interviews with local businesses owners and community leaders. The Destination Downriver Podcast serves as an additional source of information for citizens of Downriver. More information here: http://destinationdownriver.org
Season 4, Episode 8-Host Karl Ziomek and Rich Williams talks with Todd Dickman, Recreation Director for the City of Riverview and Stephanie Davis with Lincoln Park Recreation about Live Music and where to find it Downriver.
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.
Season 4, Episode 7-Host Karl Ziomek talks with Todd Dickman, Recreation Director for the City of RiverviewGeraldo Melgarejo, Owner of Station 24 and Atwater Street Tacos in Flat Rock, Janel MacNee, Airfield/Commerce Park Manager Grosse Ile Township, Joe Pagano, DDA Director, Flat Rock, and head of Cruzin Flat Rock about Classic cars and more Downriver Summer fun!
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. Special thanks for Video and Podcast Audio Produced by the City Of Taylor, Scripts by Rich Williams-SMZ and Podcast presented by: Market Insights
Season 4, Episode 6-Host Karl Ziomek talks with John Danci, Director of the Department of Public Works at Sumpter Township and Treasurer for the Alliance of Downriver Watersheds (ADW), Scott Christie, CMAC president and partner. CMAC Transportation is a logistics company headquartered in Brownstown and Kevin Krause Director of Community Safety & Development for the city of Romulus.
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.
Special thanks for Video and Podcast Audio Produced by the City Of Taylor, Scripts by Rich Williams-SMZ and Podcast presented by: Market Insights
Season 4, Episode 5-Host Karl Ziomek talks with Detroit River Keeper Bob Burns and Ron Hinrichs , the president of SWCRC about a favorite Detroit River topic-Freighters.
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.
Special thanks for Video and Podcast Audio Produced by the City Of Taylor, Scripts by Rich Williams-SMZ and Podcast presented by: Market Insights
Season 4, Episode 3-Hosts Karl Ziomek talkes with Taylor Chief of Police John Blair about what Taylor and other communities are doing to embrace technology to keep Downriver safe.
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.
Special thanks for Video and Podcast Audio Produced by the City Of Taylor, Scripts by Rich Williams-SMZ and Podcast presented by: Market Insights
Season 4, Episode 2-Hosts Karl Ziomek and Ron Hinrichs talks with Jazmine Danci - Economic Development Administrator for the DCC and Darryl Folks - Small Business Coordinator with the DCC and Kevin Krause - Director of Community Safety & Development.
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.
Special thanks for Video and Podcast Audio Produced by the City Of Taylor, Scripts by Rich Williams-SMZ and Podcast presented by: Market Insights
Season 4- Episode-1
Host Karl Ziomek discusses winter fun acivities in Destination Downriver with Allie McAughey co-founder of Wyandotte Art and Glass Center in Wyandotte and Cara Bischoff General Manager of "Rev'd Up Fun Family Center" in Woodhaven.
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.
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 Karl Ziomek discusses the accolades of Destination Downriver in 2023 with Ron Hinrichs, President and CEO of SWCRC and Rich Williams of the Destination Downriver Coalition.
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.
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 Karl Ziomek discusses the plans in the making of the Gordie Howe bridge with Heather Grondin, Chief Relations Officer and Grant Hilbers, Chief Capital Officer from the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority.
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.
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 Karl Ziomek discusses the plans in place to help revitalize manufacturing sites on the Detroit Riverfront with Jazmine Danci - Economic Development Administrator for the Downriver Community Conference and John D’Addona - Brownfield Program Manager at the DCC.
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.
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 Karl Ziomek discusses boating on the Detroit River with boating enthusiasts Rob Molnar and Kathy Kane.
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.
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 Karl Ziomek discusses economics Downriver with Kevin VettrainoPlanning Director, andTrevor LaytonCommunications Manager, Southeast Michigan Council of Governments or most often referred to as its acronym, SEMCOG.
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.
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 Karl Ziomek discusses with great places to eat with Dash and Diners Downriver.
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.
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 Karl Ziomek discuss with Jeff McIntyre, Executive Director of the Downriver Family YMCA and Rand O'Leary, President of the Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital, the connection between economic and resident health. Both leaders also discuss what their groups are doing to help with health of Downriver residents now and into the future.
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.
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 Karl Ziomek and Ron Hinrichs discuss over the past several decades, lots of “what was” has changed into “what is” and “what’s possible” as we take stock of the natural resources, people and places that really make Downriver completely unique in Michigan with Award winning guests from PBS "Under the Radar" Tom Daldin and Jim Edelman.
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.
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 Karl Ziomek and Ron Hinrichs discuss how diversity and inclusion are helping drive this area’s economic resurgence. Joining us are owners of three very different Hispanic-owned businesses. Monica and Gerardo Melgarejo, owners and founders of two very successful and popular eateries, Atwater Street Tacos and Station 24 both located in Flat Rock.Krystle-Marie Medina attorney and owner of K-M Law PLC in Lincoln Park. And Christian Mura, CPA, MPC Financial Corp. Christian has been helping clients to meet their financial goals nearly two decades. 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... 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 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
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.
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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’s
Heritage Park. The group explores lots of fun fall activities in the Downriver area.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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Ron Hinrichs, President and CEO of SWCRC hosts Mayor Tim Woolley 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
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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.
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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
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.
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.
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.
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.