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Welcome to Our Shoreline, Your Horizon, a podcast by Dan Casey featuring business and economic development news from St. Clair County, MI. Stretch your horizons in the beautiful shoreline communities of St. Clair County, home to one of the nation's busiest international border crossings. Learn more at www.EDAscc.com
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Aug 31, 2023
BioPro: Pain Relief & Restoration of Function Through Medical Device Innovations
Join Dan Casey and Jason Schneider, Director of Business Development at BioPro, Inc.
To learn more about BioPro Implants, visit their website here:
https://bioproimplants.com/
To learn more about the St. Clair County EDA, visit their website here:
https://edascc.com/
Our Shoreline Your Horizon is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here:
https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm
Our Shoreline Your Horizon is produced by the following team members:
Host: Dan Casey
Audio Engineer & Voiceover Artist: George James
Marketing: Tina Frazer
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Aug 15, 2023
Avoiding Costly IT and Cybersecurity Mistakes
Join Dan Casey and Jon Ryan, President of Precision Computer Solutions Inc.
To learn more about Precision Computer Solutions, visit their website here:
https://precisioncs.com/
To learn more about the St. Clair County EDA, visit their website here:
https://edascc.com/
Our Shoreline Your Horizon is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here:
https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm
Our Shoreline Your Horizon is produced by the following team members:
Host: Dan Casey
Audio Engineer & Voiceover Artist: George James
Marketing: Tina Frazer
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Jul 31, 2023
When Precision Matters: MAPAL Machining Solutions
Join Dan Casey and Dan Shelton, CEO of MAPAL.
To learn more about MAPAL, visit their website here:
https://mapal.com/
To learn more about the St. Clair County EDA, visit their website here:
https://edascc.com/
Our Shoreline Your Horizon is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here:
https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm
Our Shoreline Your Horizon is produced by the following team members:
Host: Dan Casey
Audio Engineer & Voiceover Artist: George James
Marketing: Tina Frazer
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Jul 20, 2023
Mueller Brass Co. Port Huron / Manufacturing Products for Major OEM’s Worldwide
Join Dan Casey and Chris Mitchell, President of Mueller Brass Co.
To learn more about Mueller Brass Co., visit their website here:
https://muellerbrass.com/
To learn more about the St. Clair County EDA, visit their website here:
https://edascc.com/
Our Shoreline Your Horizon is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here:
https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm
Our Shoreline Your Horizon is produced by the following team members:
Host: Dan Casey
Audio Engineer & Voiceover Artist: George James
Marketing: Tina Frazer
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Jun 13, 2023
Michigan Metal Coatings: How location drives investment
Join Dan Casey and Jay Dusenberry, President of Michigan Metal Coatings.
To learn more about Michigan Metal Coatings, visit their website here:
https://michiganmetalcoatings.com/
To learn more about the St. Clair County EDA, visit their website here:
https://edascc.com/
Our Shoreline Your Horizon is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here:
https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm
Our Shoreline Your Horizon is produced by the following team members:
Host: Dan Casey
Audio Engineer & Voiceover Artist: George James
Marketing: Tina Frazer
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May 24, 2023
Planning for Regional Growth & Community Vitality
Join Dan Casey and Dave Struck, Executive Director, St. Clair County Metro Planning.
To learn more about the St. Clair County EDA, visit their website here:
https://edascc.com/
Our Shoreline Your Horizon is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here:
https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm
Our Shoreline Your Horizon is produced by the following team members:
Host: Dan Casey
Audio Engineer & Voiceover Artist: George James
Marketing: Tina Frazer
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May 10, 2023
Small Town Charm: Getting to Know Yale, MI
Join Dan Casey and Lorrelei Natke, City Manager for Yale, MI for an update on what's happening in Yale.
To learn more about the City of Yale, visit their website here:
https://www.yalemi.us/
To learn more about the St. Clair County EDA, visit their website here:
https://edascc.com/
Our Shoreline Your Horizon is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here:
https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm
Our Shoreline Your Horizon is produced by the following team members:
Host: Dan Casey
Audio Engineer & Voiceover Artist: George James
Marketing: Tina Frazer
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Apr 27, 2023
Award Winning Saint Clair Flooring Company Continues to Innovate
Join Dan Casey with special guest Ryan Tillyn, Marketing Manager at MSC Floors.
To learn more about St. Clair County EDA, visit their website here:
https://edascc.com/
Our Shoreline Your Horizon is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here:
https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm
Our Shoreline Your Horizon is produced by the following team members:
Host: Dan Casey
Audio Engineer & Voiceover Artist: George James
Marketing: Tina Frazer
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Apr 10, 2023
Growing Demand for in-home care leads to Small Business Success
Join Dan Casey with special guest Bonika Surline, owner of BeLove Home Care.
To learn more about St. Clair County EDA, visit their website here:
https://edascc.com/
Our Shoreline Your Horizon is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here:
https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm
Our Shoreline Your Horizon is produced by the following team members:
Host: Dan Casey
Audio Engineer & Voiceover Artist: George James
Marketing: Tina Frazer
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Mar 15, 2023
Port Huron Manufacturer Targets Aerospace Contracting with NADCAP Certification
Join Dan Casey with special guest Kelly Peters, Vice President of Operations, ALD Thermal Treatment Inc.
To learn more about St. Clair County EDA, visit their website here:
https://edascc.com/
Our Shoreline Your Horizon is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here:
https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm
Our Shoreline Your Horizon is produced by the following team members:
Host: Dan Casey
Audio Engineer & Voiceover Artist: George James
Marketing: Tina Frazer
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Feb 27, 2023
2023 Economic Forecast with Fifth Third Bank
Join Dan Casey with special guest Mike Musselman, Senior Vice President / Director, Regional Portfolio Management, Fifth Third Bank.
To learn more about St. Clair County EDA, visit their website here:
https://edascc.com/
Our Shoreline Your Horizon is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here:
https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm
Our Shoreline Your Horizon is produced by the following team members:
Host: Dan Casey
Audio Engineer & Voiceover Artist: George James
Marketing: Tina Frazer
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Feb 14, 2023
Celebrating Career and Technical Education Month
Join Dan Casey and Pat Yanick, Director, Career and Technical Education at St. Clair County RESA.
To learn more about St. Clair County RESA, visit their website here:
https://www.sccresa.org/
To learn more about St. Clair County EDA, visit their website here:
https://edascc.com/
Our Shoreline Your Horizon is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here:
https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm
Our Shoreline Your Horizon is produced by the following team members:
Host: Dan Casey
Audio Engineer & Voiceover Artist: George James
Marketing: Tina Frazer
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Feb 3, 2023
How does better health boost your local economy?
Join Dan Casey and Jose Kottor, CEO of Lake Huron Medical Center, to learn about how your health can affect the local economy.
To learn more about the Lake Huron Medical Center, visit their website here:
https://mylakehuron.com/
To learn more about the St. Clair County EDA, visit their website here:
https://edascc.com/
Our Shoreline Your Horizon is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here:
https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm
Our Shoreline Your Horizon is produced by the following team members:
Host: Dan Casey
Audio Engineer & Voiceover Artist: George James
Marketing: Tina Frazer
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Jan 18, 2023
Bank Financing Essential To Grow the Economy
Join Dan Casey and Michelle Shepley, Huntington Community Bank President and Mortgage Sales Manager.
To learn more about how Huntington invests in the community, visit their website here:
https://www.huntington.com/Community
To learn more about the St. Clair County EDA, visit their website here:
https://edascc.com/
Our Shoreline Your Horizon is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here:
https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm
Our Shoreline Your Horizon is produced by the following team members:
Host: Dan Casey
Audio Engineer & Voiceover Artist: George James
Marketing: Tina Frazer
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Jan 3, 2023
New Year. New Opportunities to Start Your Own Business
Join Dan Casey and Shannon Schwabe, Business Consultant for the Michigan Small Business Development Center.
To learn more about the Michigan Small Business Development Center, visit their website here:
https://michigansbdc.org/
To learn more about the St. Clair County EDA, visit their website here:
https://edascc.com/
Our Shoreline Your Horizon is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here:
https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm
Our Shoreline Your Horizon is produced by the following team members:
Host: Dan Casey
Audio Engineer & Voiceover Artist: George James
Marketing: Tina Frazer
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Dec 19, 2022
Shop Small This Holiday Season & All Through The Year
Join Dan Casey and Jeanne Burris Johnson, Chamber Director of the Marine City Chamber of Commerce.
To learn more about the Marine City Chamber of Commerce, visit their website here:
https://www.visitmarinecity.com/
To learn more about the St. Clair County EDA, visit their website here:
https://edascc.com/
Our Shoreline Your Horizon is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here:
https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm
Our Shoreline Your Horizon is produced by the following team members:
Host: Dan Casey
Audio Engineer & Voiceover Artist: George James
Marketing: Tina Frazer
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Nov 23, 2022
A Conversation with the New Mayor of Marysville
Join Dan Casey and Kathy Hayman, newly elected mayor of the City of Marysville.
Topics:
To learn more about the City of Marysville, visit their website here:
https://www.cityofmarysvillemi.com/
To learn more about the St. Clair County EDA, visit their website here:
https://edascc.com/
Our Shoreline Your Horizon is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here:
https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm
Our Shoreline Your Horizon is produced by the following team members:
Host: Dan Casey
Audio Engineer & Voiceover Artist: George James
Marketing: Tina Frazer
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Nov 7, 2022
St. Clair County Veterans Affairs – Transitioning to Prosperity
Join Dan Casey and Chris Smith, Director of the St. Clair County Department of Veterans Affairs, to learn about helpful services available to veterans.
Topics:
* The Mission of the St. Clair County Dept. of Veteran Affairs
* Helping Area Veterans Maximize Vet benefits & Connect to Programs & Resources
* Re-entering the civilian workforce after the military / Helping with a Successful transition
* Employment Resources
To learn more about the St. Clair Department of Veterans Affairs, visit their website here:
https://sccvet.us/
To learn more about the St. Clair County EDA, visit their website here:
https://edascc.com/
Our Shoreline Your Horizon is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here:
https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm
Our Shoreline Your Horizon is produced by the following team members:
Host: Dan Casey
Audio Engineer & Voiceover Artist: George James
Marketing: Tin…
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Oct 11, 2022
RenMan Whiskey: Innovation & Preservation One Glass at a Time
Join Dan Casey and Aaron Weideman, CEO/Founder of Renaissance Man Co., to learn about Aaron's unique approach to sustainable whiskey production.
In this episode, Dan and Aaron talk about:
* Aaron's history in the Marines
* Aaron's woodworking career and entrepreneurial journey
* The unique distilling process of RenMan whiskey
* Distilling whiskey without the extended aging process
* Combining woodworking and biochemistry knowledge to create a new whiskey aging technique
* Setting up shop in the Wrigley Center in Port Huron
* The traditional process of making whiskey
* How the traditional whiskey-making process uses up American White Oak trees
* How RenMan whiskey uses 98% less trees to produce good tasting whiskey
* Goals for RenMan Whiskey
* Building the distillery at the Wrigley Center
* Reserving a bottle of RenMan whiskey
To learn more about Aaron Weideman and RenMan Whiskey, visit their website here:
https://renmandistilling.com/
To learn more about th…
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Sep 27, 2022
Connecting Employers & Job Seekers with Michigan Works!
Join Dan Casey and Colin Miller, Business & Employment Services Coordinator, Macomb / St. Clair Michigan Works!, for a discussion on services for workers and employers through MI Works!
In this episode, Dan and Colin talk about:
* Colin's experience and background with Michigan Works!
* What is the Going Pro Talent fund
* Training programs to help employers train workers
* How MI Works! training programs work for employers
* Improvements to the Going Pro Talent Fund application process
* How employees benefit from the Going Pro Talent Fund
* Business Services in St. Clair and Macomb County
* Job Fairs
To learn more about Macomb St. Clair Michigan Works visit their website here:
https://www.macomb-stclairworks.org/
To learn more about the St. Clair County EDA, visit their website here:
https://edascc.com/
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Sep 14, 2022
Transforming Restaurants: The Casey’s Pizza Story
Join Dan Casey and Casey Harris, owner of Casey's Pizza and Subs, to chat about Casey's Pizza and how it got started. Learn how Casey's fared during the pandemic and hear Casey Harris's advice for fellow restaurant owners.
In this episode, Dan and Casey talk about:
* Casey Harris's story and background in professional hockey
* Post-pandemic business in the restaurant sector
* How Casey's Pizza fared during the pandemic
* The value of hiring good staff in a restaurant
* Keeping staff motivated and employed during the shutdown
* What it was like being one of the only open restaurants during the pandemic
* Casey Harris's management style
* How supply chain challenges have affected the restaurant industry
* Advice for restaurant owners
To learn more about Casey Harris and Casey's Pizza & Subs visit their website here:
http://pizzaporthuron.com/
To learn more about the St. Clair County EDA, visit their website here:
https://edascc.com/
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Aug 30, 2022
Collaboration Leading to Big Wins for Port Huron
Join Dan Casey and James Freed, City Manager of the city of Port Huron, as they talk about the way businesses and organizations are coming together resulting in positive change for the city of Port Huron.
In this episode, Dan and James talk about:
* Blue Water Fest and Bayview Mackinac Race
* How events showcase the area
* Redevelopment projects in downtown
* Port Huron's story of challenge and how it is reinventing itself
* Housing density in downtown and how that affects retail
* Revitalization through lofts built by Jerry Kramer, Marsha Haynes, Whitt Family, and Larry Jones
* How a vibrant downtown plays a role in the economic development of a town
* Housing shortage in Port Huron
* Housing equity as a result of increased home prices
* Partnerships between Community Foundation of St. Clair County, EDA, and MEDC
* The role of local investors in community development
* Jim Acheson and his investment in the city
* McMorran Plaza development
* YMCA classes…
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Aug 9, 2022
Meetings Planners & Event Organizers Discover the Blue Water Convention Center
Join Dan Casey and Gino Giacumbo General Manager of Blue Water Convention Center as they talk about the value of having a waterfront convention center in St. Clair County.
In this episode, Dan and Gino talk about:
* Convention facilities at Blue Water Convention Center
* Affordability of having a convention at Blue Water Convention center
* Unique features and amenities of Blue Water Convention Center
* What experience convention planners are looking for when choosing a location
To learn more about Blue Water Convention Center, visit their website here:
http://bluewaterconventioncenter.com/
To learn more about the St. Clair County EDA, visit their website here:
https://edascc.com/
Our Shoreline Your Horizon is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here:
https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm
Our Shoreline Your Horizon is produced by the following team members:
Host: Dan Casey
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Jul 20, 2022
The Role of a Regional Education Service Agency in a Community
Join Dan Casey and Brenda Tenniswood, the next Superintendent of St. Clair County Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA).
In this episode, Dan and Brenda talk about:
* Shifting from education to administration
* St. Clair County RESA
* Past Superintendent Kevin Miller
* What is a Regional Education Service Agency?
* The services provided by St. Clair County RESA
* Pine River Nature Center
* Running internet fiber
* Supporting K-12 schools
* Career and college readiness system
* Difference between an Intermediate School District (ISD) and RESA
To learn more about St. Clair County RESA visit their website here:
https://www.sccresa.org/
To learn more about the St. Clair County EDA, visit their website here:
https://edascc.com/
Our Shoreline Your Horizon is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here:
https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm
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Jun 22, 2022
Positive Benefits Museums Bring to Communities
Dan talks with Andrew Kercher, Manager of Community Engagement with Port Huron Museums about the benefits of having museums in your community.
Dan and Andrew talk about:
* How Andrew developed a passion for history
* Placemaking: what makes a place unique
* Four sites of Port Huron Museum
* Knowlton Ice Museum
* St. Clair County Community College Experience Center and Nasr Museum
* Preserving and sharing an area's history
* Discovery City for kids
* Ft. Gratiot Light Station
* Thomas Edison Depot Museum
* Huron Lightship: National Historic Landmark
Learn more about the Port Huron Museums here:
https://www.phmuseum.org/
To learn more about the St. Clair County EDA, visit their website here:
https://edascc.com/
Our Shoreline Your Horizon is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here:
https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm
Our Shoreline Your Horizon is produced by the f…
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May 23, 2022
Making the Most of Michigan's Mackinac Policy Conference
Join Dan Casey and Jeff Bohm, Chair of the St. Clair County Board of Commissioners, as they talk about the Mackinac Policy Conference.
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May 11, 2022
Keeping Our Community Moving with Public Transit
Join Dan Casey and Dave McElroy, General Manager of Blue Water Transit, as they talk about the benefits of public transit for a local economy.
In this episode, Dan and Dave talk about:
* Busses using clean energy
* How Blue Water Transit transport people around the county
* Expanding opportunities for public transit in the area
* Day to day operations at Blue Water Transit
* How tight labor market affects Blue Water Transit
* Adding electric busses to the fleet
* Green public transit
* How grant funds are used at Blue Water Transit
* Dedicated drivers and dispatchers at Blue Water Transit
* School transportation to St. Clair County Community College
* Transportation to doctor appointments
* Challenges for public transportation in the future
To learn more about Blue Water Transit visit their website here: http://bwbus.com/
To learn more about the St. Clair County EDA, visit their website here:
https://edascc.com/
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Apr 26, 2022
2022 Small Business Award Winner: Rene's Inc.
Join Dan Casey and Rene Ebner-Todd, President & Owner of Rene's Inc., winner of the 2022 SmartZone Best Small Business Award.
In this episode, Dan and Rene talk about:
* How Rene got started in her career
* Fashion design and manufacturing
* The 3 companies Rene owns
* Vasovagal syncope
* Disease Associated Malnutrition
* Health app to alert doctors and patients to Disease Associated Malnutrition
* Protecting your idea through the patent process
* International patents vs. U.S. patents
* IT and IT patents
* Recruiting early stage investors
* The path to launching an app
* Help available for entrepreneurs
* State programs to assist tech companies
* Kanchan Wankhede and Shannon Schwabe
* College for Creative Studies in Detroit
To learn more about the St. Clair County EDA, visit their website here:
https://edascc.com/
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Apr 12, 2022
Making Music with Rockford Carving Co.
Join Dan Casey and Robert Klingler of Rockford Carving Co. to hear how the company started out in Rockford, Illinois and made the move to Marine City, Michigan.
In this episode, Dan and Robert Klinger talk about:
* Robert's high school garage band in the 60s
* How Robert started the business
* Fixing your own guitar with components from Rockford Carving Co.
* Les Paul, Jimmy Paige, B.B. King, and other companies and artists that Rockford works with
* Stories about artists they have worked with
* Components made by Rockford Carving Co.
* The raw materials that Rockford works with
To learn more about Robert Klinger and Rockford Carving Co. visit their website here:
http://rockfordcarving.com/
To learn more about the St. Clair County EDA, visit their website here:
https://edascc.com/
Our Shoreline Your Horizon is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here:
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Mar 29, 2022
Cargill: North America's Trusted Supplier in Salt
Cargill Salt is the largest privately held corporation in the United States, and the St. Clair County plant in St. Clair, Michigan is a major driver in the local economy. Dan Casey talks with Cargill St. Clair Plant Manager Sebastien Cournoyer and Production Manager Matt Landschoot about how this business impacts our local community.
In this episode, they talk about:
* How salt is produced
* Solution mining
* The unique process of making salt in St. Clair, Michigan
* Alberger® brand flake salts
* Future investments and the use of automation at Cargill
* Reducing waste in the salt manufacturing product
* How many people are employed at Cargill Salt in St. Clair
* What kind of jobs are available at the plant?
Learn more about Cargill here:
https://www.cargill.com/
To learn more about the St. Clair County EDA, visit their website here:
https://edascc.com/
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Mar 15, 2022
How Parks and Recreation Opportunities Improve Quality of Life for Communities
Dan Casey talks with Nancy Winzer, St. Clair County and City of Port Huron Director of Parks & Recreation about the benefits of quality parks and recreation opportunities for a community.
"I have always loved every aspect of recreation, and I just love that my job has taken me to where I can learn different aspect of it," said Winzer. "The biggest joy I get is watching other people have fun."
Dan & Nancy talk about:
* Parks and recreation opportunities benefit the community and drive economic development
* Lakes, rivers, and access from parks
* Trails for walking, biking, and horseback riding
* Oldest lighthouse in Michigan
* Longest trestle bridge
* Bridge to Bay Trail
* County fair
* CanAm BMX
* National Water Trails
* Island Loop of Port Huron
* Lake St. Clair, St. Clair River, Black River, Black River Canal
* Bass fishing
* Environmental stewardship
* Developing quality of life in a community with parks and recreation
* How tourists benefit from par…
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Mar 2, 2022
How the MI Tri-Share Child Care Program will help St. Clair County employees and employers
Join Dan Casey and Becky Gorinac, Director of Early Childhood Services - St. Clair County RESA, as they talk about the new MI Tri-Share Child Care Program and how it will benefit St. Clair County employees and employers.
In this episode, Dan and Becky talk about:
* Working families
* Reducing childcare costs for working families
* How the pandemic affected the cost of childcare
* Cost of childcare for families
* Requirements for companies to participate in MI Tri-Share Child Care Program
* How parents pay their share of MI Tri-Share Child Care Program
* What childcare providers can participate in MI Tri-Share Child Care Program
* Licensed child care
* Eligibility for MI Tri-Share Child Care Program
* Addressing child care shortages in St. Clair County
* Changes to the labor force since the pandemic
* Why people left the workforce during the pandemic
* Motivating people to return to the workforce
* St. Clair County RESA's childcare programs
* Great Start…
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Feb 15, 2022
Secret Sauce & Succession Planning: 100-Year-Old Company
Join Dan Casey as he talks with Marshall Campbell about the unique aspects of managing a 100 year-old company.
Marshall and Dan talk about:
* Marshall E. Campbell Company
* Family owned businesses
* Succession plans
* Multi-generational business ownerships
* LED Lighting
* Having the support and mentorship of family members
* Enjoying your work atmosphere and team
"My dad would bring me around when I was little, and I'd go on the counter and I'd play with the products, I'd see the people, and I just loved it. There was something inside of me that always felt like it was right to me." - Marshall Campbell
Learn more about the Marshall E. Campbell Company here:
https://www.mecampbell.com/
Learn more about the EDA here:
https://edascc.com/
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Feb 1, 2022
Regional Robotics: Good for Employers / Great for Students
Steven Tenniswood, President of Blue Water Area Robotics Alliance, talks with Dan Casey about how robotics can benefit both students and employers.
In this episode, Steven and Dan talk about:
* Robotics clubs in St. Clair County
* First Robotics programs in St. Clair County
* Robotics teams in high schools, middle schools, and elementary schools - FRC and FLL teams
* Industry 4.0
* Automation in manufacturing and how robotics programs teach kids the programming language of automation
* Internships at manufacturing locations
* CAD/CAM in robotics clubs
* How robotics clubs build confidence in kids
* Team building in robotics clubs
* Robotics team competitions in Michigan
* Dancing at robotics team competitions
* How mentors, volunteers, and sponsors support robotics clubs
* How corporate sponsors help robotics clubs
* Cargill Salt, PTM Corporation, SMR, Magna
Learn more about Steve Tenniswood and his robotics team here:
https://team5843.org/about/
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Jan 18, 2022
Philanthropy in Economic Development
Randy Maiers, President & CEO of Community Foundation of St. Clair County, talks with Dan about how philanthropy contributes to the economic development of a community.
In this episode, Dan and Randy talk about:
* How community foundations improve economic development through grant making and scholarships
* Contributing to projects in your local community
* Strategic planning for community foundations
* Strategic priorities
* Community involvement in strategic planning
* Connecting donors to community ideas
* Donor advised funds
* Priorities for the Community Foundation of St. Clair County
* Funding projects in downtowns
* Quality of life assets
* Theater in St. Clair, MI
* Marine City Hotel
* Blue Meets Green
* How leadership influences large development projects
* Wrigley Center
* Availability of talent in the workforce
* Talent development initiatives
* Living and working in St. Clair County, MI
* Industry 4.0
* Redirecting scholarship asset…
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Dec 22, 2021
Why Shopping Local Matters
Dan talks with Thelma Castillo, President and CEO at Blue Water Area Chamber of Commerce about the benefits a community experiences when their residents shop local.
In this episode, Thelma and Dan talk about:
* Protecting local jobs
* Promoting small business owners
* How much money stays in your county when you shop local
* The resurgence of downtowns
* How the pandemic affected small businesses
* Keeping sales tax revenue in your home county
* Jorja Baldwin at District 43 in Port Huron
* Downtown Port Huron
* Business collaborating to help one another
* Ft. Gratiot Business Association
* Experiencing St. Clair County
Learn more about the Blue Water Chamber of Commerce here:
https://www.bluewaterchamber.com/
Learn more about the St. Clair County EDA here:
https://edascc.com/
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Dec 7, 2021
The Importance of Site Readiness in Economic Development
Maureen Donohue Krauss, President & CEO of Detroit Regional Partnership talks with Dan Casey about how communities can develop sites ready for new and existing businesses projects.
In this episode, Dan and Maureen talk about:
* Industrial site readiness
* Ford Company investments in property in Tennessee
* States that prepare land for future developments
* Conversion to electric vehicles
* Having enough buildings available for sale
* Having enough sites available for sale
* How sites can be prepared to meet a customer's needs
* Mega-sites
* How can Michigan compete for large developments
* How population and talent can support developments
* Transportation networks
* Removing obstacles for site development
* Stellantis, GM, Ford
* The role of communities in site development
* St. Clair County's ability to attract new businesses
Learn more about the Detroit Regional Partnership here:
www.DetroitRegionalPartnership.com
Learn more about the St. Clair Cou…
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Nov 23, 2021
Local Entrepreneurs Drive Downtown Transformation
Dan talks with Todd May, Owner of the Sweet Tooth and The Sweet Tooth Café of Marine City, Michigan, about how local entrepreneurs can drive the transformation of downtown areas.
In this episode, Dan and Todd talk about:
* Revitalization of downtown areas
* Marine City, Michigan
* Shoreline communities in St. Clair County, MI and their unique attributes
* How the Recession affected job changes and what people still wanted
* The Sweet Tooth candy shop
* How to succeed as a small business
* The sentimental value of local candy shops
* Seeing changes as a downtown area begins to flourish
* Taking risks when starting a new business
* Challenges of starting a small business
* Historic buildings in downtown areas
* The Sweet Tooth Cafe: Bakery and Pastry Shop
To learn more about The Sweet Shop, visit their website here:
https://thesweettoothmc.com/
To Learn more about the St. Clair County EDA go here:
https://edascc.com/
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Nov 9, 2021
Bringing Broadband to Our Rural Communities
Dave LaDuke, from Duke Broadband, talks with Dan about the benefits and logistics of bringing broadband to rural communities.
Dave and Dan talk about:
* Only 65% of rural communities have access to broadband internet
* $2 million investment in broadband to rural communities in St. Clair County
* Grants for broadband service
* Fiber network internet services
* National Internet Providers: Comcast, AT&T
* Regional Internet Providers and Local Internet Providers
* Capabilities of fiber internet service
* Services being installed in St. Clair Township
* How population density affects access to internet
* Cost of high-speed fiber internet service
* How the proximity to the Canadian border affects cell service and hot spots
* Virtual school and working from home
* St. Clair County RESA fiber network
* National Infrastructure Bill
* The future of Duke Broadband
To learn more about Duke Broadband, visit there website here: https://dukebroadband.com/
To learn…
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Oct 26, 2021
Building Vibrant Communities with Performing Arts
Kathy Vertin, Executive Director of the Riverbank Theatre organization and Co-Owner of the Inn on Waterstreet Hotel in Marine City shares how performing arts can help build vibrant communities.
Host Dan Casey and Kathy discuss:
* How Kathy became owner of a performing arts theater
* The Snug Theater
* How theaters bring visitors to a town
* The layered approach to reviving a town
* Revitalizing dormant and run-down spaces
* Creating opportunities for artists, performers, musicians, and theater technicians
* How cultural events draw people to a community
* Summer theater camps
* Economic impact study on theater in Marine City
* Theater Festivals
* Stratford, Ontario
* $1 Million Challenge Grant
* New entertainment venue in St. Clair, MI
* The variety of experiences of St. Clair County's shoreline communities
Learn more about Kathy and her work here: https://www.riverbanktheatre.com/
Learn more about the St. Clair County EDA here:
https://edascc.com/
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Oct 12, 2021
Housing Trends in Michigan's Thumbcoast
Host Dan Casey speaks with Stacy Priehs, Associate Broker & Branch Manager at Coldwell Banker Professionals, about housing trends in Michigan's Thumbcoast.
Dan and Stacy talk about:
* How COVID has changed the housing market
* How quality of life issues affect where people live
* Available and affordable housing options
* Advantages of living in the Thumbcoast region of Michigan
* Over 200 miles of shoreline and shoreline communities
* Affordability of living in St. Clair County
* Working from home
* Housing sizes currently in demand
* Inventory of houses in St. Clair County
* Study of new housing available in St. Clair County
* How to get started looking for a new house
* New construction in St. Clair County
* Should you buy a new home or sell your home first?
* Average days on market for St. Clair County homes
* What type of housing are we missing in St. Clair County?
Learn more at: https://edascc.com/quality-of-life/housing/
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Sep 28, 2021
Accelerating Economic Growth through Entrepreneurship
Dan talks with Kanchan Wankhede, Director of Entrepreneurial Services for The Underground, St. Clair County's Regional Business Incubator.
In this podcast, Kanchan and Dan discuss:
* Why entrepreneurship so important to communities
* Services & resources for entrepreneurs
* Funding and financing your startup
* SBDC - Small Business Development Center
* Shannon Schwabe - SBDC
* First steps to becoming an entrepreneur
* Market research data
* Writing a business plan
* The Underground's Virtual Incubator Program
* Setting goals for your new business
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Sep 20, 2021
The Importance of Adopting Industry 4.0 Technologies in Your Business
Learn more about Industry 4.0 and how it can benefit your business from Dan Casey and Tom Kelly, Executive Director & CEO of Automation Alley.
In this episode, they discuss:
* What is Industry 4.0?
* The 4th Industrial Revolution
* The Digital Revolution
* Staying competitive on the global stage
* Auto manufacturers and their suppliers
* How robots function on the plant floor
* Collaborative robots
* Autonomous Hi-lo
* 3-D printing
* Using technology smartly
* Solving problems with technology
* Workforce shortages
* Cutting costs
* Grant funding for Industry 4.0 for manufacturing companies
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Aug 31, 2021
The Benefits of Workforce Development
Learn about workforce development with Shannon Cruickshank, Regional V. P. of Business Development with NCTS Corp. In this episode, Dan and Shannon talk about:
* Employees want training and development
* Millennials in the job market
* Company culture and its importance to employees
* The kind of industries that benefit from training programs
* New companies reaching out for workforce development
* How the labor market affects job training programs
* How to get funding for employee training and apprenticeship programs
* Michigan Works and other organizations that help companies apply for grants
* Going Pro Talent fund
* Advice for companies who need to train their workforce
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Aug 17, 2021
How Unique Businesses Contribute to the Local Economy
Dan Casey talks with Sadaat Hossain, co-owner of The Raven Café in Port Huron, about his unique business in Downtown Port Huron.
* Gerald Edson's creating and designing The Raven Café
* Sadaat's journey to becoming the owner of The Raven Café
* Unique businesses and how they contribute to local economies
* Detroit Public Library
* Combining an espresso bar with a spirits bar
* Building a brand while marketing a business
* Art and books at The Raven Café
* Edgar Allen Poe
* Chef Jimmy Schmidt's Southfield, Michigan restaurant
* The Raven's loft stage for musicians
* How Raven Café adjusted their business model during the COVID-19 pandemic
* Loft living in Port Huron, Michigan
* Improving an old building
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Aug 2, 2021
New Housing & Business Developments in Marysville, MI
Host Dan Casey talks with Randy Fernandez, Marysville Michigan City Manager, about:
* Marysville city growth
* New investments at ZF Axle Drives
* SMR, TI Automotive, Intertape Polymer, Magna
* Necessary components of economic growth: jobs, tax base
* The Village of Marysville - new residential development
* Boddy Construction
* Presidential Estates Marysville
* Northern edge of Metro Detroit Area
* St. Clair County craftsman, brick layers
* Talented workforce in St. Clair County
* Job training and education at RESA and St. Clair County Community College
* Vacant land in Marysville Michigan
* Addressing the housing shortage
* Auction of the Mighty Marysville property on August 26th
* Prime waterfront property available in Michigan
* Marysville City Council
* Deep water seaport available for sale
* Crime in Marysville
* Marysville School District
* Living in Marysville Michigan
Learn more about the City of Marysville on their website here:
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Jul 19, 2021
Tourism and the Economy in Michigan’s Thumb
Dan speaks with Marci Fogal, President of the Blue Water Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, about tourism growth in the region and how it benefits the area's economy.
Learn more on the EDA's website: https://edascc.com/quality-of-life/living-here/
Discover the Blue: https://www.bluewater.org/
Pure Michigan: https://www.michigan.org/
Today, we discussed:
* Shoreline communities in the Thumb Area of Michigan
* Communities within 1 hour from Detroit,
* The resort atmosphere of the Blue Water Area
* Attractions and amenities in waterfront communities
* Small towns with big city amenities
* The 75 beaches in the region
* Freighter watching
* Mackinac Sailboat Race, Rockin' the Plaza, Offshore Power Boat Racing
* Bridge to Bay Trail - hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails
* Fishing tournaments - DNR - hunting - bass fishery
* Marinas and boating in the region
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