This week’s “50 CEO’s on the D: Detroit Renaissance Reports” podcast features John Rakolta Chairman and CEO of Walbridge.
Rakolta brings his perspective on the planned Aerotropolis, and how it is the last evolution of the transportation infrastructure. Host Doug Rothwell speaks with Rakolta about the ways in which the Aerotropolis will mean expansion and prosperity to the Detroit area. This endeavor hopes to attract investors and businesses to the area, and will become an epicenter of travel and travel related industry.
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On this week’s “50 CEO’s on the D: Detroit Renaissance Reports,” Doug Rothwell speaks with Carl Roehling, CEO of the Smith Group.
In their discussion, Rothwell and Roehling discuss how Detroit can best nurture its budding creative class. Roehling reminds listeners that Detroit does have a “tremendous amount” of creative talent, but it could disappear if not maintained. He notes that it is not only important for the economy to keep creatives in close quarters, but ultimately will help serve the area’s cultural aspects as well.
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In this special edition of “50 CEOs on the D,” host Doug Rothwell discusses the results of the Michigan Priorities Survey with Dave Brandon, CEO of Domino’s Pizza, and Dave Bing, CEO of the Bing Group.
The survey, which was commissioned by the Detroit Renaissance and conducted by the Glengariff Group, Inc., presents information from Michigan voters from across the state, concentrating on their support for state government reform.
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This week’s “50 CEO’s on the D: Detroit Renaissance Reports” podcast features Tony Earley, Chairman and CEO of DTE Energy and Board Member of the Detroit Renaissance.
Earley and host Doug Rothwell discuss how energy consumption has led us to environmental concerns as well as structural concerns. Tony is an advocate for energy regulations, and explains how to best prepare for a regulatory environment.
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Florine and host Doug Rothwell discuss how much of Detroit's future depends on the strength of the citizens, and their personal level of commitment to the city. Florine is a unique entrepreneur that has a passion for Detroit and hopes to pass it on to others who call Detroit and Southeastern Michigan home.
This week’s “50 CEO’s on the D: Detroit Renaissance Reports” podcast features Gail Torreano, President of AT&T of Michigan and Board Member of the Detroit Renaissance.
Torreano and host Doug Rothwell discuss how the onset of telecommunication technologies has created a convergence of products and therefore competition that was not always present. This competition and regulation has the potential to inspire growth in the region and beyond.
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This week’s “50 CEO’s on the D: Detroit Renaissance Reports” podcast features Randy Agley, Chairman of the Talon Group and Board Member of the Detroit Renaissance.
Agely speaks with host Doug Rothwell about how Detroit and Southeast Michigan must undergo the necessary steps in order to become a more attractive place for entrepreneurs. He notes that this will also take some sacrifice and good leadership to happen.
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Boyle talks about some of the ways in which the private and public sectors can work together in order to bolster financial resources for the revitalization of Detroit. He notes that in order for change to happen, there has to be structural reform first.
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This week’s “50 CEO’s on the D: Detroit Renaissance Reports” podcast features Chris Ilitch of Ilitch Holdings, Inc.
Ilitch and host Doug Rothwell discuss the need for nurturing creative businesses in order to grow. Chris recommends sharing the success stories to those interested in entrepreneurship in order that they can learn from them. He also speaks about how fostering creative businesses will ultimately lead to the creation of new businesses.
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This week’s “50 CEO’s on the D: Detroit Renaissance Reports” podcast features Rebecca Smith, President of the East Division of Huntington Bank.
Smith speaks with host Doug Rothwell about the need for risk taking in order to facilitate growth in the community and beyond. She reasons that long ago, the influx of population in Michigan came from those taking risks on the auto and transportation industry—and though times have changed—our willingness to go against the grain is necessary.
