Join me for my podcast conversation with Stacy Stout, President and CEO of Blandford Nature Center. We discuss their incredible work connecting our community with nature, conservation, and outdoor…
In this week’s episode of Conversations with Mark, I am joined by Ryan Reardon, local McDonald's Franchisee. We discuss the challenges of running a small business, taking care of your employees and…
In this week’s episode of Conversations with Mark, I am joined by Rosalynn Bliss, former mayor of Grand Rapids. We discuss the importance of local government, the planning required to run a…
In this week’s episode of Conversations with Mark, I am joined by Julie Leonard, President and CEO of Lake Michigan Credit Union. We discuss the vital role credit unions play in our communities,…
In this week’s episode of Conversations with Mark, I am joined by Johnny Brann Jr., restaurateur and business leader. We discuss the history of the Brann Family, the businesses he has started, and how…
In this week’s episode of Conversations with Mark, I am joined by Kate Terpstra, the marketing and economic administrator and senior recreational director for the city of Coopersville. We discuss the…
In this week’s episode of Conversations with Mark, I am joined by Katie Hensley, CFO at Swanson Pickle Co. We discuss how this family farm grew from a postwar idea into a product found on shelves…
In this week’s episode of Conversations with Mark, I am joined by Bill Brennan, an active member of the League of Michigan Bicyclists. We discuss the beautiful trails we have here in West Michigan,…
In this week’s episode of Conversations with Mark, I am joined by Jon Cool, President of the Michigan Railroad Association. We discuss the various railways in our state, how they support our economy,…
In this week’s episode of Conversations with Mark, I am joined by Adam Dietrich, Co-Owner of Homestead Orchards and President of the Ottawa County Farm Bureau. We discuss the importance of agriculture…
