Each episode, a Michigan Chamber team member will sit down with a special guest (or guests) who are influential employers, policymakers and leaders in the community. We’ll discuss relevant and timely issues affecting our state’s job providers, economy, workforce, and communities. We’ll help foster pragmatic problem solving with civility as we explore the opportunities to protect, connect and strengthen Michigan businesses and build a stronger Michigan for all.
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Behind the Ballot: Who Makes Michigan Elections Work?
Jim goes behind the ballot to look at what it really takes to run elections in Michigan – the safeguards built into the process, the people who make it work and why communities need more poll workers to step up.
Joining us are two leaders who know this work firsthand:
- Lansing City Clerk Chris Swope and former president of the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks
- Clinton Township Clerk Kim Meltzer, who is also a small business manufacturer and former state representative
- Dan Papineau, vice president of strategic initiatives for the Michigan Chamber/Chamber Foundation and lead for our nonpartisan Support MI Clerks initiative.
10 Sept 2026
The Power of Partnership: Parks, Places & Stronger Communities
Increasingly, parks and public spaces are part of that equation. But creating places that truly make a difference takes more than a great idea. It takes vision, investment and, importantly, partnership.
Amanda Toy of the Michigan Chamber leads the discussion about the power of those partnerships – and what happens when organizations work together to turn ambitious ideas into lasting community and economic impact. Joining her are Amy McMillan, CEO of Huron-Clinton Metroparks, and Ryan Sullivan, CEO of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy!
21 Jul 2026
Leadership Lens: Leading with Purpose – Parks, People and Michigan's Future
Today’s conversation is part of our Leadership Lens series – where we focus on leaders from across Michigan industries and communities to learn about their journeys, leadership philosophies and the experiences that have shaped them. This time around, Jim is joined by Amy McMillan, CEO of the Huron-Clinton Metroparks, for a conversation about leadership, culture and the evolving role parks and outdoor recreation play in building a stronger Michigan!
Who has been a guest on Mi Business Matters
Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.
Anna Mooney
Mike Smith
Mike Alaimo
Reach and audience
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YouTube views
9,940
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
2 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 61 / 100
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Quality
64
Social presence
0
YouTube
74
Engagement
68
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