Chamber Podcast

Bryan Harrison and Mandy Bolter Discuss their Passion for Local Politics This is the first episode of the American Spirit edition of Good Company, where Chamber Vice President of Government Affairs Andy Johnston chats with local policymakers while enjoying a locally made spirit. In this episode, Bryan Harrison and Mandy Bolter share their tips for […]

Jennifer Maxson was awarded the 2018 ATHENA Leadership Award for good reason. She is passionate about her community, and even more passionate about building great leaders. Listen to her share everything from what movie boss she thinks is just the worst, to tips on business card etiquette, all while sipping on Michigan Kviek from Mitten […]

Identical twins Manny and Leo Barajas grew up in poverty working in Michigan’s blueberry and cherry fields. Today, they are the successful founders of MI Home Group, where they bring the most real estate transactions under their parent company, Coldwell Banker. How did they beat the odds and get from point A to point B? […]

Despite what people might think because of all the courtroom dramas on television, being a judge isn’t all about yelling at people and swinging a gavel around. Christina Elmore describes it more as “being a referee.” Find out about her journey into judgeship, why she’s running for Circuit Court, and how she deals with people […]

People may assume that men in ballet are “not masculine” or “not real athletes” – but that couldn’t be further from the truth! From the demanding physical requirements like lifting women to performing amazing feats in front of a live audience… and in tights! One could argue that you have to be even more secure […]

Despite what people might think, the life of a freelancer isn’t about working shorter hours at home in your jammies. From clients that think a new logo will solve their internal business problems, to keeping up with trends lest you become obsolete, marketing can sometimes be a thankless job. Regardless, Chelsie believes good design is […]

What do Lauren Stanton, Alyssa Hearin, Emily Richett, and Good Company host Sarah Cavanaugh have in common? Besides being overall swell gals, they all are prominent faces in West Michigan’s broadcast media industry! Tune in and get the inside scoop into the worlds of these Media Mavens. Learn what happens behind-the-scenes, how they pull off […]

From the moment you wake up to the moment you go to sleep, you are abiding by rules and regulations that have been made for you. Andy Johnston, Chamber Vice President of Government Affairs, doesn’t like being told what to do without good reason, so becoming a registered lobbyist was the perfect job for him. […]