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Listen to Past Shows

May 11, 2013
Main Topics:	EPIC Awards MMA Award Winners Members in the News
Hosted By:	Andy Johnston, Vice President of Government & Corporate Affairs Tori Bennett, Membership Development Coordinator
Guests:	Jon Dewys, Dewys Manufacturing Renwick Brutus, Achievement Resources
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May 04, 2013
Main Topic:	2013 EPIC Awards highlight/interview
Hosted By:	Chris Glass, Director of Public Policy Travis Weber, Clark Hill PLC
Guests:	Mike Wawee, Kent County Commisioner Lance Werner, Kent District Library Kevin Stotts, Talent 2025
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April 20, 2013
Main Topic:	2013 Energize Your Business: highlight the event/speakers/breakout sessions, etc.
Hosted By:	Andy Johnston, Vice President of Government & Corporate Affairs Tori Bennett, Membership Development Coordinator
Guests:	Hannah Starring, Center for Community Leadership Rebecca Ryan, Next Generation Consulting Barbara Rappaport, Real-Time Perspectives
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March 30, 2013
Main Topics:	Business Tax Audits Make-A-Wish Foundation Financial Update
Hosted By:	Chris Glass, Director of Public Policy Travis Weber, Clark Hill PLC
Guests:	Ed Kisscorni, Ed Kisscorni CPA Kellie-Jo Peltier, Make-A-Wish Foundation Jeff Walsh, RW Baird
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March 23, 2013
Main Topics:	Inside Grand Rapids Leadership Grand Rapids
Hosted By:	Kim McLaughlin, Director of Inclusion & Community Leadership Latricia Trice, Senior Director of Marketing & Communications
Guests:	Ben Wickstrom, Erhardt Construction Jeremy Moore, Spectrum Health Foundation
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March 16, 2013
Main Topic:	Gazelle Girl, Tax Season, CCL, St. Patrick's Day and more!
Hosted By:	Andy Johnston, Vice President of Government & Corporate Affairs Kim McLaughlin, Director of Inclusion & Community Leadership
Guests:	Bridget Meyers, Gazelle Sports Ashley Clonan, H&S Companies
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March 09, 2013
Main Topics:	BCBSM investment in diversity and inclusion Diversity Visionary Award Celebration Recipient
Hosted By:	Leslee Fritz, Member Sponsorship & Advertising Manager Cindy Brown, HelloWestMichigan Executive Director
Guests:	Jeff Connolly, Blue Cross, Blue Shield of Michigan Faye Richardson-Green, Steelcase
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February 23, 2013
Main Topics:	The Power of Play Corporate Social Responsibility The Retirement of Kathy Nelson
Hosted By:	Andy Johnston, Vice President of Government & Corporate Affairs
Guests:	Robert Dean, Grand Rapids Children’s Museum Deanna Demory, Health Heart of West Michigan United Way Kathy Nelson Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce
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February 16, 2013
Main Topic:	Corporate Wellness
Hosted By:	Leslee Fritz, Member Sponsorship & Advertising Manager Cindy Brown, HelloWestMichigan Executive Director
Guests:	Jenn Groendyk, Lacks Enterprises Kristine Sapak, Priority Health
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February 02, 2013
Main Topics:	Energize Your Business Transportation Funding Business Growth!
Hosted By:	Andy Johnston, Vice President of Government & Corporate Affairs
Guests:	Paul Martin, ProTrainings Janet Wyllie, Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce John Weiss, Grand Valley Metro Council
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January 26, 2013
Main Topic:	The Impact of Giving (Trivalent Group gives $50K to nonprofits at CompassionIT awards)
Hosted By:	Leslee Fritz, Member Sponsorship & Advertising Manager Hannah Starring, Inclusion & Community Leadership Coordinator
Guests:	Dawn Simpson, Trivalent Group, Inc. Bob Kreter, Degage Ministries
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January 12, 2013
Main Topics:	West Michigan Health Forecast Priority Health Shape Michigan Heating & Cooling Tips from Blakesley and Sons
Hosted By:	Andy Johnston, Vice President of Government Affairs Tori Bennett, Membership Development Coordinator
Guests:	Lody Zwarenstyn, Alliance for Health Amy Miller, Priority Health Shape Michigan Aaron Shoonover, Blakesley and Sons
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January 05, 2013
Main Topics:	Mercantile Bank of Michigan Giving Together Priority Health Shape Michigan
Hosted By:	Leslee Fritz, Member Sponsorship & Advertising Manager Ellie frey, Executive Director of Family Business Alliance
Guests:	Michelle Shangraw, Mercantile Bank of Michigan Amy Miller, Priority Health Shape Michigan
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2012  Radio Shows

December 22, 2012
Main Topic:	End of 2012 Lame Duck Sessions & OST
Hosted By:	Chris Glass, Director of Public Policy Travis Weber, Clark Hill PLC
Guests:	Ken Yonker, State Representative Ken Yonker Mike Lomonaco, Open Systems Technologies
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December 15, 2012
Main Topics:	Creative Studio Promotions "About My Heart. My Life." American Heart Assn.
Hosted By:	Leslee Fritz, Member Sponsorship & Advertising Manager Mark Allen, Director of Membership Development
Guests:	Ann Vidro, Creative Studio Promotions Cindy Bouma, American Health Association
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December 08, 2012
Main Topics:	Valley Truck Parts & Holiday Safety Tips
Hosted By:	Andy Johnston, Vice President of Government Affairs Alexis Rangel, Programs & Events Manager
Guests:	Gary Troost, Valley Truck Parts Chris Cameron, Silent Observer
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December 01, 2012
Main Topics:	Kent County Commission Update Talent and Workforce Development NAM "Four Goals for Economic Growth" Conversation
Hosted By:	Chris Glass, Director of Public Policy Jeff Walsh, RW Baird
Guests:	Jim Talen, Kent County Commissioner Janis Petrini, Express Employment Solutions Aric Newhouse, National Association of Manufacturers
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November 24, 2012
Main Topic:	Local Retail Shopping and Development
Hosted By:	Leslee Fritz, Member Sponsorship & Advertising Manager Wes Trimpe, Programs & Events Coordinator
Guests:	Kris Larson, Downtown Development Authority Micki Ackerman, Rita Girls Bakery
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November 17, 2012
Main Topic:	Giving and Saving
Hosted By:	Leslee Fritz, Member Sponsorship & Advertising Manager Janet Wyllie, Vice President of Business Growth Initiatives
Guests:	Angie Hanks, Chemical Bank Marilyn Zack, Grand Rapids Community Foundation
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November 10, 2012
Main Topic:	2012 Election Recap
Hosted By:	Chris Glass, Director of Public Policy Josh Lunger, Public Policy Coordinator
Guests:	Mike Wawee Jr., Kent County Commissioner Tiffany Carr, Grand Rapids Home for Veterans Janet Wylie, Grand Rapids Chamber
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November 03, 2012
Main Topics:	Ballot Proposals Fall Fun and Election Info
Hosted By:	Andy Johnston, Vice President of Government Affairs Hannah Starring, Inclusion & Community Leadership Coordinator
Guests:	Alicia Robinette, Robinettes Mary Hollinrake, Kent County Clerk Sue DeSteigeur, Kent County Director of Elections
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October 27, 2012
Main Topics:	State Proposal 3 Local Proposal 1 Purchasing Expo
Hosted By:	Chris Glass, Director of Public Policy Jeff Walsh, RW Baird
Guests:	Donijo DeJonge, City Controller Roger Morgenstrom, Consumers Energy Janet Wyllie, Grand Rapids Chamber
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October 20, 2012
Main Topics:	Review Michigan Ballot Proposal 5 Great Lakes Bottling Co.
Hosted By:	Andy Johnston, Vice President of Government Affairs Alexis Rangel, Programs & Events Manager
Guests:	Scott Jousma, Great Lakes Bottling Co. Roger Martin, Defend Michigan Democracy
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October 13, 2012
Main Topics:	CEO Rountable Rally Upcoming Events
Hosted By:	Leslee Fritz, Member Sponsorship & Advertising Manager Wes Trimpe, Programs & Events Coordinator
Guest:	Rhoda Kreuzer, Partners in Action
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September 29, 2012
Main Topics:	Organic Recycling Grand Rapids Chamber New Members Event College Truth Tour
Hosted By:	Chris Glass, Director of Public Policy Travis Weber, Clark Hill PLC
Guests:	Justin Swan, Organicycle Linda Zizos, Grand Rapids Area Chamber of commerce Bill Jackson, McAlvey, Merchant and Associates
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September 15, 2012
Main Topics:	West Michigan Policy Forum Review ATHENA Awards
Hosted By:	Andy Johnston, Vice President of Government Affairs
Guests:	Rick Baker, Grand Rapids Area Chamber of commerce Melissa Williams-Freeman Carole Valade, Gemini Publications
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September 08, 2012
Main Topics:	Michigan Ballot Proposals for 2012 Voters Community Growth in Downtown GR
Hosted By:	Chris Glass, Director of Public Policy Jeff Walsh, RW Baird
Guests:	Andy Johnston, Ballot Proposals for Michigan 2012 Monica Clark, 616 Lofts
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September 01, 2012
Main Topics:	ATHENA Award Celebration Student & Financial Loans
Hosted By:	Chris Glass, Director of Public Policy Travis Weber, Clark Hill PLC
Guests:	Alexis Rangel, ATHENA Award Celebration Jeff Walsh, RW Baird
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August 25, 2012
Main Topics:	Silent Observer Events Toyota's 100 Cars for Good Program
Hosted By:	Leslee Fritz, Member Sponsorship & Advertising Manager Wes Trimpe, Programs & Events Coordinator
Guests:	Chris Cameron, Silent Observer Jennifer Feurestein, Gerontology Network
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August 18, 2012
Main Topics:	West Michigan Business Climate Local Sports and Tourism
Hosted By:	Andy Johnston, Vice President of Government Affairs Josh Lunger, Public Policy Coordinator
Guests:	John Ertle, Criterion Manufacturing Solutions Eric Engelbarts, West Michigan Sports Commission
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August 11, 2012
Main Topics:	Minority Business Expo & Grand Rapids House Party
Hosted By:	Leslee Fritz, Member Sponsorship & Advertising Manager Cindy Brown, HelloWestMichigan Executive Director
Guest:	Kristin Nipke, Front Row Condos
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August 04, 2012
Main Topics:	Primary Election Update, GRPS Back to School
Hosted By:	Chris Glass, Director of Public Policy Travis Weber, Clark Hill PLC
Guests:	Donijo DeJonge, City Comptroller John Helmholdt, Grand Rapids Public Schools Roger Victory, 88th House District
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July 28, 2012
Main Topics:	West Michigan Policy Forum West Side Business Districts
Hosted By:	Chris Glass, Director of Public Policy Josh Lunger, Public Policy Coordinator
Guests:	Jared Rodriguez, West Michigan Policy Forum Mike Wawee, County Commissioner
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July 21, 2012
Main Topics:	Grand Rapids House Party Hello West Michigan - State of the current job market
Hosted By:	Leslee Fritz, Member Sponsorship & Advertising Manager Cindy Brown, HelloWestMichigan Executive Director
Guest:	Mary Kramer, Crain's Michigan Business
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July 14, 2012
Main Topic:	Financial Update, Ready NOW!, Temporary Staffing Industry, Obamacare
Hosted By:	Chris Glass, Director of Public Policy Travis Weber of Clark Hill
Guests:	Jeff Walsh, RW Baird Marti Lolli, Priorty Health Kim Fettig, Ameritemp Staffing
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June 16, 2012
Main Topic:	NITC Update, Business Branding & The SOURCE
Hosted By:	Chris Glass, Director of Public Policy Blaine Puckett, Graphic Design Specialist
Guests:	Andy Johnston, Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce Randy Osmon, The SOURCE
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June 09, 2012
Main Topic:	Summer Intern Connection Program and Recycling with Grand Rapids Iron & Metal
Hosted By:	Leslee Fritz, Member Sponsorship & Advertising Manager Blaine Puckett, Graphic Design Specialist
Guest:	Jeff Depew, Grand Rapids Iron & Metal
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June 02, 2012
Main Topic:	Supporting Small Businesses and Start Ups
Hosted By:	Andy Johnston, Vice President of Government Affairs Wes Trimpe, Programs & Events Coordinator
Guests:	Hal Ostrow, The Ostrow Law Firm Terry Mulvihill, Hope Network
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May 26, 2012
Main Topic:	Memorial Day and Regional Economic Development
Hosted By:	Chris Glass, Director of Public Policy Josh Lunger, Public Policy Coordinator
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May 19, 2012
Main Topic:	Kent County Business Success Stories
Hosted By:	Leslee Fritz, Member Sponsorship & Advertising Manager Janet Wyllie, Vice President of Business Growth Initiatives
Guest:	Brad Haverkamp, Chase Bank
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May 12, 2012
Main Topic:	EPIC Awards, Chamber Cuba Trip and TEDxGR
Hosted By:	Andy Johnston, Vice President of Government Affairs Alexis Rangel, Programs & Events Manager
Guest:	Linda Zizos, Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce
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May 05, 2012
Main Topic:	Job Creation in West Michigan
Hosted By:	Chris Glass, Director of Public Policy Lizzie Williams, CCL Marketing Coordinator
Guest:	Michael Lomonaco, Open Systems Technologies Rob Fowler, Small Business Association of Michigan
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April 28, 2012
Main Topic:	Vos Glass & Local Businesses Success Stories
Hosted By:	Leslee Fritz, Member Sponsorship & Advertising Manager Cindy Brown, HelloWestMichigan Executive Director
Guest:	Linda Vos Graham, Vos Glass
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April 21, 2012
Main Topic:	Central District Cyclery & Pure Michigan
Hosted By:	Leslee Fritz, Member Sponsorship & Advertising Manager Ellie frey, Executive Director of Family Business Alliance
Guest:	Nate Phelps, Central District Cyclery
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April 14, 2012
Main Topic:	What's Happening in the Community (Business Development to Social Causes)
Hosted By:	Chris Glass, Director of Public Policy Lizzie Williams, CCL Marketing Coordinator
Guest:	Dan DeKorne, Michigandeals.com Mike Demos, DTE Energy
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April 07, 2012
Main Topic:	Member Spotlight and Hiring Our Heroes
Hosted By:	Andy Johnston, Vice President of Government Affairs Ivan Fedore, Membership Development Coordinator
Guest:	Carol Wagen, Metal Art Studio Joann Noto, Noto's Matt Gradisher, Accurate Quality Inspection
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March 31, 2012
Main Topics:	EPIC Finalists! AT&T Aspire Program
Hosted By:	Andy Johnston, Vice President of Government Affairs Alexis Rangel, Programs & Events Manager
Guest:	Cindy Locklin, Busy Beas Service Ruth Guadard, AT&T
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March 17, 2012
Main Topics:	Silent Observer Events & The Grand Coney
Hosted By:	Leslee Fritz, Member Sponsorship & Advertising Manager
Guest:	Chris Cameron, Silent Observer Kevin Farhat, Restaurant Partners, Inc
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March 10, 2012
Main Topic:	Member Spotlight & 5 Strategies to Effectively Engage Employees
Hosted By:	Andy Johnston, Vice President of Government Affairs Ivan Fedore, Membership Development Coordinator
Guest:	Dave Vermilye, Edgeline Resources Dan Vander Molen, Van's Pattern Corp
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February 25, 2012
Main Topic:	West Michigan Business Day at the Capitol Regional Air Alliance of West Michigan
Hosted By:	Leslee Fritz, Member Sponsorship & Advertising Manager Ellie Frey, Family Business Alliance Director
Guest:	Chris Glass, Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce Kim Boyer-McLaughlin, Truscott Rossman
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February 04, 2012
Main Topic:	Culture of Giving & Providing Hope
Hosted By:	Leslee Fritz, Member Sponsorship & Advertising Manager Chris Glass, Director of Public Policy
Guest:	Chad Jansen, Adtegrity Brooke Ghent, Hope Lodge
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January 21, 2012
Main Topic:	What is Hot & Happening
Hosted By:	Chris Glass, Director of Public Policy Jeff Walsh, Robert W. Baird & Co.
Guest:	Jay Ediger, Junior Achievement Rep. Ken Yonker, www.kenyonker.com
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January 14, 2012
Main Topic:	Resolutions/Healthy Lifestyles
Hosted By:	Leslee Fritz, Member Sponsorship & Advertising Manager Cindy Brown, HelloWestMichigan Executive Director
Guest:	Kim VonKannel, Snap Fitness Leslie Fischer, Grotenhuis
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January 07, 2012
Main Topic:	Chamber Annual Meeting
Hosted By:	Chris Glass, Director of Public Policy Alexis Rangel, Programs & Events Manager
Guest:	Tom Hanley, Helen DeVos Children's Hospital Walt Gutowski, Walt Gutowski, City Commisioner
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2011  Radio Shows

December 10, 2011
Main Topic:	GR Cash Mob, Social Media and Emerging Markets
Hosted By:	Chris Glass, Public Policy Coordinator Angie Brown, Communications Specialist
Guest:	Ryan Anderson, Steelcase Justin Swan, Organicycle
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November 19, 2011
Main Topic:	Economic Outlook & Economic Symposium Review
Hosted By:	Leslee Fritz, Marketing Opportunities Account Manager Angela Brown, Communications Specialist
Guest:	Brad Stamm, Cornerstone University
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November 12, 2011
Main Topic:	Small Business Mentoring & Internship
Hosted By:	Chris Glass, Public Policy Coordinator
Guests:	Jorge Gonzalez, LINC Community Revitalization, Inc Dante Villareal, SBTDC Cindy Brown, HelloWestMichigan
Listen Now!
November 05, 2011
Main Topic:	Economic Symposium at Cornerstone University
Hosted By:	Andy Johnston, Vice President of Government Affairs
Guests:	Kelley Root, BCBSM Jon Laureto, Wolverine Building
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October 29, 2011
Main Topic:	Governor's Special Message - Infrastructure
Hosted By:	Chris Glass, Public Policy Coordinator Josh Lunger, Public Policy Assistant
Guests:	Brian Cloyd, Steelcase Dave Boerema, Michigan Rail & Storage
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October 22, 2011
Main Topic:	Economic Growth / Workforce Development
Hosted By:	Chris Glass, Public Policy Coordinator
Guests:	Michael Systma, Bank of Holland Julie Parks, Grand Rapids Community College Donijo DeJonge, Grand Rapids City Comptroller
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October 15, 2011
Main Topics:	American Seating - 125th Anniversary East Meets West Follow-up
Hosted By:	Andy Johnston, Vice President of Government Affairss
Guests:	Hope Network Ameritemp Staffing
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October 08, 2011
Main Topic:	Sustainability and Environmentally Friendly Products
Hosted By:	Leslee Fritz, Marketing Opportunities Account Manager Janet Wyllie, Vice President of Programs & Events
Guests:	Angela Topp, Tree Hugger Larry Slotsema, Amserv Product Group
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October 01, 2011
Main Topic:	Artprize and the Economic Impact
Hosted By:	Chris Glass, Public Policy Coordinator Leslee Fritz, Marketing Opportunities Account Manager
Guests:	Janet Korn, Experience Grand Rapids Cindy Schneider, San Chez Bistro
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September 24, 2011
Main Topic:	5th Annual Family Business Forum and Artprize
Hosted By:	Leslee Fritz, Marketing Opportunities Account Manager Angela Brown, Communications Specialist
Guests:	Rachel Mraz, Merrill Lynch Doug Small, Experience Grand Rapids
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September 17, 2011
Main Topic:	GR Black Chamber of Commerce & HelloWestMichigan.com
Hosted By:	Andy Johnston, Vice President of Government Affairs Leslee Fritz, Marketing Opportunities Account Manager
Guests:	Patrick Miles Jr., Grand Rapids Black Chamber of Commerce Cindy Brown, HelloWestMichigan
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September 10, 2011
Main Topic:	Business and Education in West Michigan
Hosted By:	Chris Glass, Public Policy Coordinator Leslee Fritz, Marketing Opportunities Account Manager
Guests:	Tommy Brann, Brann's Sizzling Steaks and Sports Grille Maureen Noe, United Way, Heart of West Michigan
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September 03, 2011
Main Topic:	2011 ATHENA Award Celebration
Hosted By:	Andy Johnston, Vice President of Government Affairs Leslee Fritz, Marketing Opportunities Account Manager
Guests:	Kathy Crosby, 2011 ATHENA Award Winner! Jordan O'Neil, Center for Community Leadership
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August 20, 2011
Main Topic:	Athena/Entrepreneurism, etc.!
Hosted By:	Andy Johnston, Vice President of Government Affairs Angela Brown, Communications Specialist
Guests:	Karla Broersma, 2011 ATHENA Scholarship Recipient John Hwang, Mutually Human Software
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July 30, 2011
Main Topic:	Connections...
Hosted By:	Andy Johnston, Vice President of Government Affairs Chris Glass, Public Policy Coordinator
Guests:	Martha Gabrielse, JPMorgan Chase Ron Schut, Amway
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July 23, 2011
Main Topic:	Surviving Your First Year In Business!
Hosted By:	Laurie Forte, Chief Operations Officer
Guest:	Jenna Arcidiacono, Amore Trattoria Italiana Restaurant
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July 16, 2011
Main Topic:	B Corporations & Educators in the Workplace
Hosted By:	Andy Johnston, Vice President of Government Affairs Chris Glass, Public Policy Coordinator
Guests:	Walt Gutowski, Swift Printing & Communications Alison Kaufman, Kent ISD
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July 09, 2011
Main Topic:	Employee Recognition & Chamber Summer School
Hosted By:	Laurie Forte, Chief Operations Officer
Guest:	Mike Byam, Terryberry
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July 02, 2011
Main Topic:	Institute for Healing Racism, Local Business Representation
Hosted By:	Andy Johnston, Vice President of Government Affairs
Guests:	Sonya Hughes, Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce Shana Shroll, Kent County Commissioner Ken Yonker, Michigan State Representative
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June 25, 2011
Main Topic:	Energy - Conservation and Cost-Savings
Hosted By:	Laurie Forte, Chief Operations Officer
Guests:	Randy Seaman, Seaman's Heating, Air and Refrigeration Jeff Holyfield, Consumer's Energy
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June 18, 2011
Main Topics:	Forbes Magazine rating GR as top place to find a job. Chamber Summer School. New International Trade Crossing
Hosted By:	Chris Glass, Public Policy Coordinator
Guests:	Jenn Groendyke, Lacks Enterprises Andy Johnston, Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce
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June 11, 2011
Main Topic:	Mobile Friendly Websites & QR (quick response) applications
Hosted By:	Laurie Forte, Chief Operations Officer
Guests:	Laurie Cirivello, Community Media Center Will Hartwell, Red Pigeon Bert Vescolani, John Ball Zoo
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June 03, 2011
Main Topic:	New CityFlats Hotel, Michigan Policy Conference
Hosted By:	Chris Glass, Public Policy Coordinator Dave Jaconette, WJRW Radio Host
Guests:	Sarah Lilly, City Flats Hotel Andy Johnston, Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce
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May 27, 2011
Main Topic:	Golf!
Hosted By:	Laurie Forte, Chief Operations Officer
Guests:	Tom Oakes, Royal Securities Jeff Hoag, Scott Lake Country Club
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May 20, 2011
Main Topic:	Women Matter!
Hosted By:	Laurie Forte, Chief Operations Officer
Guests:	Judy Welch, Inforum Center for Leadership Kelly Hutchings, Chemical Bank
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May 13, 2011
Main Topic:	Entrepreneurs and Innovation
Hosted By:	Andy Johnston, Vice President of Government Affairs
Guests:	Amy Engelsman, Proos Manufacturing Rob Polick, Shared Care of Kent County Steve Trecha, Integrated Strategies
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May 06, 2011
Main Topic:	EPIC Award Celebration
Hosted By:	Laurie Forte, Chief Operations Officer
Guests:	Barbara Meconis, Holistic Care Approach Mary Buikema, Habitat for Humanity of Kent County Inc. Jeff Lambert, Lambert, Edwards & Associates, Inc.
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April 29, 2011
Main Topic:	Student Advancement Foundation (SAF)
Hosted By:	Kevin Stotts, Vice President of Community Leadership
Guests:	Susan Heartwell, Student Advancement Foundation Lynn Afendoulis, SAF, Board of Directors President
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April 22, 2011
Main Topic:	Earth Day! ... and Sustainable Practices
Hosted By:	Andy Johnston, Vice President of Government Affairs
Guests:	Rick VanDellen, Amway Jeff Remtema, Progressive AE
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April 15, 2011
Main Topic:	World Trade Week
Hosted By:	Laurie Forte, Chief Operations Officer
Guest:	Martha Gabrielse, J.P. Morgan
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April 08, 2011
MainTopic:	Environmental Affairs and Economic Gardening
Hosted By:	Andy Johnston, Vice President of Government Affairs
Guests:	Troy Couming, Warner, Norcross, Judd Eddie Tadlock, DeVos Place / SMG Jonathan Klooster, City of Grand Rapids
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April 01, 2011
MainTopic:	Education
Hosted By:	Laurie Forte, Chief Operations Officer
Guests:	Chris Glass, Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce Larry Polselli, Davenport University
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March 25, 2011
MainTopic:	Prisoner Re-Entry
Hosted By:	Kevin Stotts, Vice President of Community Leadership
Guest:	Scott Alsgard, Reentry Employment Resource Center
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March 18, 2011
MainTopic:	Low Cost, No Cost Ideas to Market Your Business
Hosted By:	Laurie Forte, Chief Operations Officer
Guest:	Dan DeKorne, HopIn Deals
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March 11, 2011
MainTopic:	West Michigan Business Day at the Capitol Experiences
Hosted By:	Andy Johnston, Vice President of Government Affairs
Guest:	Phil Weaver, Hope Network Tom Werkman, Bank of Holland John Westra, NuWave Government Solutions
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March 04, 2011
MainTopic:	2011 Diversity Visionary Awards
Hosted By:	Laurie Forte, Chief Operations Officer
Guest:	Georgianna Melendez, Commonwealth Compact
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February 25, 2011
MainTopic:	Business & Community Leadership
Hosted By:	Kevin Stotts, Vice President of Community Leadership
Guests:	Kim Clap, TheCommon.org Andy Johnston, Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce
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February 18, 2011
MainTopic:	Stress In The Workplace - Best Coping Options
Hosted By:	Laurie Forte, Chief Operations Officer
Guests:	Sara Eklove, EnCompass, LLC
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February 11, 2011
MainTopic:	Legislative Update - Item Pricing, Michigan Political Leadership Program Breakfast, Customer Choice
Hosted By:	Andy Johnston, Director of Legislative Affairs
Guests:	Lisa Posthumus Lyons, Michigan House Rep. Jim Talen, Kent County Commissioner Barry Cargill, Customer Choice Coalition
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February 02, 2011
MainTopic:	EPIC Awards & Nominations
Hosted By:	Laurie Forte, Chief Operations Officer Bridget Meyers, Events & Programs Coordinator
Guests:	Rodney Martin, Warner Norcross & Judd Mike VanGessel, Rockford Construction Tami VanderBerg, The Meanwhile Bar
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January 28, 2011
MainTopic:	Design, Branding and Why West Michigan is Great
Hosted By:	Kevin Stotts, Vice President of Community Leadership
Guests:	Kevin Budelmann, People Design
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January 21, 2011
MainTopic:	Staffing as an Economic Indicator
Hosted By:	Laurie Forte, Chief Operations Officer
Guests:	Sherri Rouse, ManPower Matthew Sullivan, the Employment Group
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January 14, 2011
MainTopic:	Michigan State of the State Preview
Hosted By:	Andy Johnston, Director of Legislative Affairs
Guests:	Sandi Frost Parrish, Kent County Board Peter MacGregor, State Representative
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January 07, 2011
MainTopic:	123rd Annual Meeting Update
Hosted By:	Laurie Forte, Chief Operations Officer
Guests:	Barbara Corcoran, Barbara Corcoran - Real Estate Mogul Meg Goebel, Paul Goebel Group
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2010  Radio Shows

December 17, 2010
MainTopic:	Legislative Updates & Silent Observer in the News
Hosted By:	Laurie Forte, Chief Operations Officer
Guests:	Andy Johnston, Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce Chris Cameron, Silent Observer
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December 10, 2010
MainTopic:	Season of Giving
Hosted By:	Linda Zizos, Vice President of Membership Development
Guests:	Eric Sutton, Wal-Mart Sandra Gady, Mel Trotter Ministries Jim Childress, Michigan Blood
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December 03, 2010
MainTopic:	Healthcare
Hosted By:	Laurie Forte, Chief Operations Officer
Guests:	Mike Slaughter, Paul Goebel Group Jeff Nielson, Blue Cross & Blue Shield
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November 19, 2010
MainTopic:	Travel - Why go with a group?
Hosted By:	Laurie Forte, Chief Operations Officer
Guests:	Christie Roells, ProTravel
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November 05, 2010
MainTopic:	Quaeris, HelloWestMichigan
Hosted By:	Kevin Stotts, Vice President of Community Leadership
Guests:	Anna Harten, Haworth Pam Murray, Van Andel Institute
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October 29, 2010
MainTopic:	Experience GR
Hosted By:	Kevin Stotts, Vice President of Community Leadership
Guests:	Doug Small, Experience GR Andy Johnston, Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce
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October 22, 2010
MainTopic:	Election Day is November 2nd
Hosted By:	Andy Johnston, Director of Legislative Affairs
Guests:	Bing Goei, Bing Goei for State Rep Dave Hildenbrand, Dave Hildenbrand for Republican State Senate
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October 15, 2010
MainTopic:	Tips for Business Success
Hosted By:	Linda Zizos, Vice President of Membership Development
Guests:	Carol Crawford, The Alternative Board - West Michigan David Barrett, Cascade Engineering Russ Gardner, Career Transition Center of West Michigan
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October 08, 2010
MainTopic:	Taste of the Chamber
Hosted By:	Laurie Forte, Chief Operations Officer Bridget Meyers, Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce
Guests:	Andrea Miller, Blythefield Country Club Wendy Smith, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Erin Lindsay, McFadden's Restaurant
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September 24, 2010
MainTopic:	Special Awards for Special People in West Michigan
Hosted By:	Linda Zizos, Vice President of Membership Development Bridget Meyers, Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce
Guests:	Luisa Schumacher, West Michigan Center for Arts & Technology Earl (Win) Irwin, Michigan Works! Kent & Allegan Counties
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September 17, 2010
MainTopic:	West Michigan Policy Forum Wrap-Up
Hosted By:	Laurie Forte, Chief Operations Officer Andy Johnston, Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce
Guests:	Senator Patty Birkholz, Michigan State Senate Larry Williamson, Comcast
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September 10, 2010
MainTopic:	West Michigan MSU Alumni Association
Hosted By:	Kevin Stotts, Vice President of Community Leadership
Guests:	Mike Frey, West Michigan MSU Alumni Association Gary Mescher Chris Brown
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September 03, 2010
MainTopic:	West Michigan Policy Forum
Hosted By:	Laurie Forte, Chief Operations Officer Jared Rodriguez, Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce
Guests:	Doug Rothwell, Business Leaders for Michigan Dr. William Anderson, Professor of Political Science Mo Rocca, Greater Talent Network
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August 27, 2010
MainTopic:	West Michigan Policy Forum
Hosted By:	Laurie Forte, Chief Operations Officer Andy Johnston, Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce
Guests:	P. J. O'Rourke, P. J. O'Rourke - Official website
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August 20, 2010
MainTopic:	Going Green
Hosted By:	Laurie Forte, Chief Operations Officer
Guests:	Abby Albers, Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce Ellen Markel, Holiday Inn - Downtown Grand Rapids
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August 13, 2010
MainTopic:	Chamber App and Cloud Computing
Hosted By:	Laurie Forte, Chief Operations Officer
Guests:	Phil Hageman, Target Marketing / SouthComm, Inc. Ryan Leetsma, ISI IT Solutions
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August 06, 2010
MainTopic:	Saint Mary's Healthcare
Hosted By:	Kevin Stotts, Vice President of Membership Development
Guests:	Katie Holerand, Saint Mary's Healthcare Lindsey Blair, Saint Mary's Healthcare
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July 30, 2010
MainTopic:	Business Trends, Business Intelligence
Hosted By:	Linda Zizos, Vice President of Membership Development
Guests:	Renwick Brutus, Achievement Resources
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July 23, 2010
MainTopic:	Communications from the Inside/Out - Chamber U
Hosted By:	Linda Zizos, Vice President of Membership Development Andy Johnston, Director, Legislative Affairs
Guests:	Amanda Rogalski, Viastore Systems Lola Audu, Blogging Seminars
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July 16, 2010
MainTopic:	Minority Expo ... Why Minority Business?
Hosted By:	Laurie Forte, Chief Operations Officer Sonya Hughes, Vice President of Diversity Initiatives & Programs
Guests:	Carlos Sanchez, West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
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July 09, 2010
MainTopic:	Educator in the Workplace
Hosted By:	Laurie Forte, Chief Operations Officer
Guests:	Chris Glass, Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce
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July 02, 2010
MainTopic:	Patriotism
Hosted By:	Linda Zizos, Vice President of Membership Development
Guests:	Denny Gillem, Grand Rapids Community College
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June 25, 2010
MainTopic:	DeVos Children's Hospital
Hosted By:	Kevin Stotts, Vice President of Community Leadership
Guests:	Tom Hanley, DeVos Children's Hospital
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June 18, 2010
MainTopic:	West Michigan Policy Forum
Hosted By:	Laurie Forte, Chief Operations Officer
Guests:	Jared Rodriguez, Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce
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June 11, 2010
MainTopic:	West Michigan Sports
Hosted By:	Kevin Stotts, Vice President of Community Leadership
Guests:	Mike Guswiler, West Michigan Sports Commission
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June 04, 2010
MainTopic:	Chamber Open - How to Network on the Golf Course
Hosted By:	Laurie Forte, Chief Operations Officer
Guests:	Patti Butcher, Blythefield Country Club
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May 28, 2010
MainTopic:	Good News Friday
Hosted By:	Linda Zizos, Vice President of Membership Development Bridget Meyers, Programs & Events Coordinator
Guests:	Dick Ortega, Alternative Mechanical Kateri Johnson, Cortexx Salon Scotty Peterson, El Barrio
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May 21, 2010
MainTopic:	Marketing
Hosted By:	Laurie Forte, Chief Operations Officer
Guests:	Mike Murphy, JW Messner
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May 14, 2010
MainTopic:	SCORE - Grand Rapids, MI Chapter 642
Hosted By:	Linda Zizos, Vice President of Membership Development
Guests:	Ernie Birge, SCORE Counselor - www.scoregr.org
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May 07, 2010
MainTopic:	Social Media
Hosted By:	Kevin Stotts, Vice President of Community Leadership
Guests:	Jennifer Crowley, Highland Group of Grand Rapids
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April 30, 2010
MainTopic:	EPIC Awards Chamber Golf
Hosted By:	Laurie Forte, Chief Operations Officer
Guests:	Bridget Meyers, Grand Rapids Chamber Craig Rich, Grand Rapids Business Journal Beth Short, DW Associates, LLC Denise Hamill, Integrated Resource Solution Erin Lindsay, McFadden's Restaurant
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April 23, 2010
MainTopic:	Silent Observer - May 4th Roast of David Van Andel Family Business Alliance - May 11th event on Exit Strategies
Hosted By:	Laurie Forte, Chief Operating Officer
Guests:	Chris Cameron, Silent Observer Tony Gates, Classic Rock 97 WLAV Ellie Frey, Family Business Alliance
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April 16, 2010
MainTopic:	Talking West Michigan
Hosted By:	Kevin Stotts, Vice President of Community Leadership
Guests:	Doug Small, Grand Rapids Convention and Visitors Bureau
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April 09, 2010
MainTopic:	HealthCare Reform
Hosted By:	Laurie Forte, Chief Operations Officer
Guests:	Andy Johnston Hugh Hufnagel, Next Hill Consulting Mark Lemoine, Spectrum Health
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April 02, 2010
MainTopic:	Water, Sustainability Efforts
Hosted By:	Linda Zizos, Vice President of Membership Development
Guests:	Andy Johnston Sen. Pat Birkholtz Culligan Water
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March 26, 2010
MainTopic:	Chamber and the West Michigan Community
Hosted By:	Kevin Stotts, Vice President of Community Leadership
Guests:	Open Discussion
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March 19, 2010
MainTopic:	Google Fiber and Brian Kelly Photography
Hosted By:	Kevin Stotts, Vice President of Community Leadership
Guests:	Pete Brand, Google Fiber for Grand Rapids Brian Kelly, Brian Kelly Photography
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March 12, 2010
MainTopic:	Chamber University Topic - Cultural Intelligence
Hosted By:	Laurie Forte, Chief Operations Officer
Guests:	Dave Barrett, Cascade Engineering Jonse Young, GR Community Foundation Chad Beyer, Inculsion Works
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March 05, 2010
MainTopic:	Think Spring - Think Green ... Cleaning
Hosted By:	Linda Zizos, Vice President of Membership Development
Guests:	Jeff Meulendyk, Grand Rapids Commercial Cleaning Scott Boles, Bissell Dan Gowdy, Hope Network
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February 26, 2010
MainTopic:	Social Media
Hosted By:	Laurie Forte, Chief Operations Officer
Guests:	Pete Brand and Mike Yoder from Mindscape at Hanon McKendry
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February 19, 2010
MainTopic:	Leadership Development
Hosted By:	Kevin Stotts, Vice President of Community Leadership
Guests:	Steve Faber, Friends of Grand Rapids Parks Liz Keegan, Fair Housing Center of West Michigan
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February 12, 2010
MainTopic:	Travel with the Chamber
Hosted By:	Laurie Forte, Chief Operations Officer
Guest:	Doreen Bolhuis, GYMCO Ed McKenna, Collette Vacations
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February 03, 2010
MainTopic:	Surviving the Doldrums of Winter - Support Local Businesses
Hosted By:	Linda Zizos, Vice President of Membership Development
Guests:	John VanderHaagen, Grand Rapids Griffins Frank Abissi, Higher Ground Rock Climbing Ed Ladwig, Westgate Bowling Center
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January 27, 2010
MainTopic:	Government Affairs
Hosted By:	Laurie Forte, Chief Operations Officer
Guests:
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January 20, 2010
MainTopic:	Community Leadership & Corporate Training
Hosted By:	Kevin Stotts, Vice President of Community Leadership
Guest:	Faye Richardson, Steelcase
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January 13, 2010
MainTopic:	Family Business Alliance
Hosted By:	Laurie Forte, Chief Operations Officer
Guests:	Ellie Frey, Family Business Alliance Rachel Mraz, Merrill Lynch Bob Roth, Roman Manufacturing
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January 06, 2010
MainTopic:	Sustainability Progress in Grand Rapids
Hosted By:	Laurie Forte, Chief Operations Officer
Guests:	Anna Heaton, Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce Jeanne Englehart, Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce Wendy Schlett, GZA GeoEnvironmental Inc Jeff Remtema, Progressive AE
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2009  Radio Shows

December 23, 2009
MainTopic:	Interview with 2010 Annual Meeting Speaker
Hosted By:	Laurie Forte, Chief Operations Officer
Guest:	Bill Taylor, Author / New York Times Bestseller
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December 09, 2009
MainTopic:	Education in Grand Rapids
Hosted By:	Laurie Forte, Chief Operations Officer
Guest:
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December 02, 2009
MainTopic:	Handling Complaints & Disagreements in a Professional Setting
Hosted By:	Kevin Stotts, Vice President of Community Leadership
Guest:	Barbara Rappaport, Principle with Real-time Perspectives
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November 25, 2009
MainTopic:	Tech Talk - Technology for Businesses
Hosted By:	Laurie Forte, Chief Operations Officer
Guests:	Paul Hillman, Partner at C/D/H Mike Ritsema, i3 Business Solutions
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November 18, 2009
MainTopic:	Economic Benefits of West Michigan's Non-Profit Sector
Hosted By:	Linda Zizos, Vice President of Membership Development
Guests:
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November 11, 2009
MainTopic:	Getting Involved with the Political Process
Hosted By:	Laurie Forte, Chief Operations Officer Andy Johnston, Director of Legislative Affairs
Guests:	Sandi Frost Parrish, Kent County Commissioner Jennifer Kalczuk, The Rapid - External Relations Manager
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November 4, 2009
MainTopic:	Early Childhood Initiative
Hosted By:	Kevin Stotts, Vice President of Community Leadership
Guests:	Amy Turner-Thole, First Steps and Issues Tony Campbell, United Way Schools of Hope Program
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