In MI Downtown

About In MI Downtown

In MI Downtown features impactful projects and programs happening in downtowns throughout the State of Michigan. IMD is a production of the Michigan Downtown Association.

Publisher

Michigan Downtown Association

Category

government

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 Dec 2020

Latest episode

28 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

63 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Sept 2026

   In MI Downtown - Farmington is a GAMSA Winner!

   Downtown Farmington continues to reach higher levels in place making and economic development, recently culminating in the receipt of the Great American Main Street Award from Main Street America. Learn from director Jess Westendorf how the work to receive this honor evolved over twenty years of community participation.

2. 

   27 May 2026

   In MI Downtown - Revolving Loan Funds

   This episode of In MI Downtown explores the concept of revolving loan funds, their benefits, challenges, and best practices for downtown development and small business support. Guests Josh, Sam and Lizzie share insights from Michigan communities on how these funds foster economic vitality and community wealth building.

3. 

   23 Apr 2026

   In MI Downtown - Downtown Marketing with Catalyst Media Factory

   In this episode, MDA Executive Director Dana Walker interviews Jennifer Foster, CEO of Catalyst Media Factory, about how small businesses can leverage PR and social media to thrive in downtown areas. They discuss practical strategies for marketing, building community relationships, and adapting to modern consumer behaviors.

Who has been a guest on In MI Downtown

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Haley Schriber
• Lindsey Dotson
• Rae Gosling

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

3.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 18 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

17

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

50

Contact In MI Downtown

Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.