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Michigan Reimagined Chris Buck hosts a series of 15 minute, deep-dive interviews with people and organizations that are

08/01/2025

Almost a year ago, I interviewed Jose Aste - the CEO and Founder of the Peruvian restaurant Tantay, who has evolved from test kitchen, to food truck, to its first brick-and-mortar location in Okemos. A medical emergency slowed their progress and has only recently opened to the public. Please enjoy this encore presentation of Chris's interview with Jose where they discuss his new, permanent location for Tantay Lansing.

01/01/2025

There is very little as awesome as live music. I’ve done shows about Lansing’s new Grewal Hall and the forthcoming Ovation performance space. Joining Chris to discuss how bands and spaces connect to allow great performances to happen in a wide variety of venues is the Founder of Angry Talent Entertainment, Dan Laird!

25/12/2024

Housing, and the lack of volume and affordability, has been a topic of discussion throughout Michigan. Solutions require a wide variety of stakeholders. Joining Chris to share the story of TriTerra and the process of environmental due diligence, is their Director of Multi-Family housing, Shawn Shadley!

18/12/2024

Regardless of what side of the aisle you sit on politically, I think we can all agree it's important to be as educated in civics as we can be. Fortunately there is a non-profit called the Michigan Center for Civic Education working tirelessly to create an informed citizenry here in Michigan. Joining Chris to share some details of their work is the Director of Outreach at the State Bar of Michigan and Board Member of the MCCE, Darin Day!

11/12/2024

Climbing the ladder of success is a challenge for most, and becoming a CEO and being inducted to the Herstory Museum for the industry you operate within is a feat that is almost unimaginable. Joining Chris to discuss her path to success, is the President and CEO of Community Financial Credit Union, Tansley Sterns!

04/12/2024

Lansing is in the process of getting a new downtown venue called Ovation Center for Music and Arts. There have been many organizations working together to make this a reality, and there have been recent breakthroughs bringing us closer to the finish line. Joining Chris to give us an update on this exciting attraction is the Founding Director of Ovation, Dominic Cochran!

27/11/2024

The Facility for Rare Isotope Beams, or FRIB, at Michigan State University is one of many critical components driving the region's efforts to seek a Tech Hub designation from the Economic Development Administration. Joining Chris to discuss what that means and why it’s important is the Director of the University Corporate Research Park, Jeff Smith!

20/11/2024

Small business owners are highlighted on the show regularly. Most have found a path to sanity and success and we discuss what they’ve learned and share their secrets. Joining Chris is Owner & CEO of Michigan Creative, Brian Town, who has published a book, and a subsequent community of sorts,to share his learnings!

13/11/2024

Food delivery has been a thing for a long time, and the advent of national brands like GrubHub, DoorDash and UberEats flourished during the pandemic. In this episode, we have a guest that has a unique spin on Delivery in greater Lansing - the Founder of Red Bike Delivery LLC, Jeremy Hurt!

06/11/2024

Many companies have philanthropic endeavors, and Maner Costerisan in mid-Michigan certainly does their part. Joining Chris to discuss how Maner functions as a successful business - and how they give back - is Maner Costerisan Principal, Sarah Jennings!

29/10/2024

We discuss entrepreneurship and small business development regularly on this show. One area I’ve never covered is intellectual property. Inventors and innovators need to protect their inventions and processes. Joining Chris to share how that all works is Senior Attorney from Foster Swift Collins & Smith, PC, Mikhail Murshak!

24/10/2024

Whether you’re moving into a new home, or deciding you want to stay where you are but make some improvements, home ownership can be a complicated endeavor. Joining Chris to discuss a new program where homeowners can learn tips and tricks on how to turn your house into a home is the Marketing Manager for Custom Built Design & Remodeling, Isabelle Braeutigam!

15/10/2024

LEAP recently introduced the TREK Small Business Support Hub. This comprehensive resource center is designed to support small businesses and entrepreneurs in Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties. Joining Chris to explain the program is their Vice President of Small Business and Innovation, Harrison Leffel-Jones!

08/10/2024

Purchasing a home is probably the most thrilling and frightening thing a person does in their lifetime. Understanding the process, trends, tricks and traps is intimidating so selecting a great realtor is critical. Someone Chris has gotten to know and trust is Chris Silker, from Advantage In Team - Keller Williams, and he is here to teach us some of what he knows!

03/10/2024

Accumulating and managing wealth is - and should be - an extremely complex strategic process. Going it alone is not recommended if you have goals you want to achieve. Joining Chris to share how to create a comprehensive wealth creation and management plan are members of the Waggoner Financial team, President Kiley Eory, Director of Investment & Planning Ankit Jalan, and Financial Advisor Associate Jordan Bowman.

27/09/2024

Michigan's University Research Corridor (URC) is a leading national academic research cluster: fostering talent, academic research and economic revitalization in the state, and is created by an alliance of Michigan’s three leading research institutions - Michigan State, University of Michigan, and Wayne State University. Joining Chris to discuss the work of the URC is its Executive Director, Dr. Britany Affolter-Caine!

18/09/2024

Author Allison Spooner writes emotional fiction with a hint of sarcasm. She joins Chris to share her journey as a writer and her new forthcoming book titled: The Things We Cannot Change: A Story About The Ghosts Created by Addiction

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Local Food Truck Owner Evolves to Brick & Mortar
Local Food Truck Owner Evolves to Brick & Mortar

Almost a year ago, I interviewed Jose Aste - the CEO and Founder of the Peruvian restaurant Tantay, who has evolved from test kitchen, to food truck, to its first brick-and-mortar location in Okemos. A medical emergency slowed their progress and has only recently opened to the public. Please enjoy this encore presentation of Chris's interview with Jose where they discuss his new, permanent location for Tantay Lansing.

Angry Talent Entertainment Brings Passion To Lansing’s Live Music Scene
Angry Talent Entertainment Brings Passion To Lansing’s Live Music Scene

There is very little as awesome as live music. I’ve done shows about Lansing’s new Grewal Hall and the forthcoming Ovation performance space. Joining Chris to discuss how bands and spaces connect to allow great performances to happen in a wide variety of venues is the Founder of Angry Talent Entertainment, Dan Laird!

TriTerra Assists With Multi Family Housing Due Diligence
TriTerra Assists With Multi Family Housing Due Diligence

Housing, and the lack of volume and affordability, has been a topic of discussion throughout Michigan. Solutions require a wide variety of stakeholders. Joining Chris to share the story of TriTerra and the process of environmental due diligence, is their Director of Multi-Family housing, Shawn Shadley!

The Michigan Center for Civics Education Strives For Informed Citizenry
The Michigan Center for Civics Education Strives For Informed Citizenry

Regardless of what side of the aisle you sit on politically, I think we can all agree it's important to be as educated in civics as we can be. Fortunately there is a non-profit called the Michigan Center for Civic Education working tirelessly to create an informed citizenry here in Michigan. Joining Chris to share some details of their work is the Director of Outreach at the State Bar of Michigan and Board Member of the MCCE, Darin Day!

CEO Tansley Stearns Inducted Into Herstory Exhibit at America’s Credit Union Museum
CEO Tansley Stearns Inducted Into Herstory Exhibit at America’s Credit Union Museum

Climbing the ladder of success is a challenge for most, and becoming a CEO and being inducted to the Herstory Museum for the industry you operate within is a feat that is almost unimaginable. Joining Chris to discuss her path to success, is the President and CEO of Community Financial Credit Union, Tansley Sterns!

Ovation Music & Arts Venue Progresses in Downtown Lansing
Ovation Music & Arts Venue Progresses in Downtown Lansing

Lansing is in the process of getting a new downtown venue called Ovation Center for Music and Arts. There have been many organizations working together to make this a reality, and there have been recent breakthroughs bringing us closer to the finish line. Joining Chris to give us an update on this exciting attraction is the Founding Director of Ovation, Dominic Cochran!

The Lansing Region Applies for a Tech Hub Designation From The Economic Development Administration
The Lansing Region Applies for a Tech Hub Designation From The Economic Development Administration

The Facility for Rare Isotope Beams, or FRIB, at Michigan State University is one of many critical components driving the region's efforts to seek a Tech Hub designation from the Economic Development Administration. Joining Chris to discuss what that means and why it’s important is the Director of the University Corporate Research Park, Jeff Smith!

Michigan Creative CEO Launches Imposter Syndrome Book & Community
Michigan Creative CEO Launches Imposter Syndrome Book & Community

Small business owners are highlighted on the show regularly. Most have found a path to sanity and success and we discuss what they’ve learned and share their secrets. Joining Chris is Owner & CEO of Michigan Creative, Brian Town, who has published a book, and a subsequent community of sorts,to share his learnings!

Red Bike Delivery Puts A New Spin On Delivered Goods Throughout Lansing
Red Bike Delivery Puts A New Spin On Delivered Goods Throughout Lansing

Food delivery has been a thing for a long time, and the advent of national brands like GrubHub, DoorDash and UberEats flourished during the pandemic. In this episode, we have a guest that has a unique spin on Delivery in greater Lansing - the Founder of Red Bike Delivery LLC, Jeremy Hurt!

Maner Costerisan Gives Back During Maner Cares Day of Impact
Maner Costerisan Gives Back During Maner Cares Day of Impact

Many companies have philanthropic endeavors, and Maner Costerisan in mid-Michigan certainly does their part. Joining Chris to discuss how Maner functions as a successful business - and how they give back - is Maner Costerisan Principal, Sarah Jennings!

Maner Costerisan Gives Back During Maner Cares Day of Impact
Maner Costerisan Gives Back During Maner Cares Day of Impact

Many companies have philanthropic endeavors, and in mid-Michigan certainly does their part. Joining Chris to discuss how Maner functions as a successful business - and how they give back - is Maner Costerisan Principal, Sarah Jennings!

Maner Costerisan Gives Back During Maner Cares Day of Impact
Maner Costerisan Gives Back During Maner Cares Day of Impact

Many companies have philanthropic endeavors, and in mid-Michigan certainly does their part. Joining Chris to discuss how Maner functions as a successful business - and how they give back - is Maner Costerisan Principal, Sarah Jennings!

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Michigan Reimagined

Michigan Reimagined tells the stories of people and organizations who are driving Michigan’s economic sustainability. Chris believes that Michigan residents often lead with an apology for the shortcomings of this fabulous state, and he thinks that is unnecessary. Every city has its perks and problems. Instead of complaining about what we don’t have, healthier behavior is finding those doing great work and giving them a platform to share their results. Whether it’s new restaurants, housing stock, talent retention, transportation innovation, tourism, development incentives, placemaking or arts – this state is full of passionate people in action. Hear their stories in 15 minute, deep-dive interviews on Michigan Reimagined.

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

Chris Buck spent most of his adult life climbing the corporate ladder, relocating around the country and travelling the world. He landed in mid-Michigan in 2008 after long stretches in Seattle and Philadelphia and honestly didn’t like it much. After a long and successful career, Chris unplugged from Corporate America in 2013. He launched a small business consulting firm and began advocating for mid-Michigan vibrancy efforts. The Economic Development sub culture of Lansing impressed Chris and he began to search for opportunities to contribute more directly. He became the first Economic Development Director for Meridian Township in October 2017, where he has lived since arriving in Michigan. Chris enjoys connecting developers with land owners, learning about talent attraction and retention and building a place everyone can enjoy living in. He, his wife and two sons can be found exploring Michigan’s cool towns and locally owned shops and restaurants and spending time at their cottage north of Kalamazoo.