Host Doug Rothwell interviews the CEO of Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company, Rick Russell, on the subject of economic competitiveness for Southeast Michigan in this first-ever episode of "50 CEOs on the D". The interview discusses the importance of improving the business climate in Michigan and how Detroit Renaissance used a benchmarking process to measure the region's strength and weakness relative to competitor cities.
Chip McClure, CEO of ArvinMeritor, talks with host Doug Rothwell about the importance of Southeast Michigan working together as a region to attract more jobs and grow the economy.
Host Doug Rothwell interviews Domino's Pizza CEO David Brandon on the importance of making structural reforms at the state level in order to improve Michigan's competitiveness. In this latest installment of "50 CEOs on the D: Detroit Renaissance", Dave discusses how improved business intelligence tools would help the state make better informed budgeting decisions. He also talks about the need to make tough choices today to position the State of Michigan for a better long-term future.
13:45 minutes (12.6 MB)This week's "50 CEOs on the D: Detroit Renaissance Reports" show features Jim Nicholson, President and CEO of PVS Chemicals. On the podcast, Jim talks with Doug Rothwell about the $100 million "New Economy Initiative," which is designed to transform Southeast Michigan's multi-billion dollar economy.
Detroit Renaissance CEO Doug Rothwell moves from the host chair to the guest chair on this week's podcast. Doug discusses the Road to Renaissance and outlines how the 6-part program was developed, what he hopes it will achieve and how it's progressing.
This week's episode of "50 CEOs on the D: Detroit Renaissance Reports" features David Joos. David is the CEO of CMS Energy (parent company of Consumers Energy). David and Doug Rothwell discuss how energy consumption and supply in Southeastern Michigan can affect the development of the area. They delve into topics such as deregulation of the energy industry, alternative energy needs, and the economic advantages of competitively priced energy.
This week's episode of "50 CEOs on the D: Detroit Renaissance Reports" features Cynthia Pasky. Cynthia is the CEO of Strategic Staffing Solutions. Cynthia and Doug Rothwell discuss how the image of Southeast Michigan can either help or hurt economic development. They also discuss the creation of the DNewsBureau and how that organization will work with the media to ensure that the complete story of Southeast Michigan's economy is told.
This week’s "50 CEO’s on the D: Detroit Renaissance Reports" show features Kieth Cockrell, Region Executive and President of the Michigan Market for Bank of America.
On the podcast, Kieth discusses Bank of America’s latest acquisition of LaSalle, a move that brings his company to Southeast Michigan. In this interview, Kieth and Doug reflect on the change and transformation taking place in Michigan and how his company is planning to lead and support the growth and development of this region.
This week’s “50 CEO’s on the D: Detroit Renaissance Reports” podcast features Lou Anna Kimsey Simon, the President of Michigan State University in East Lansing. Lou Anna and Doug Rothwell discuss the University Research Corridor. She explains the importance of the partnership of Michigan’s top research universities in order to attract workers to the state and foster more robust job creation in the marketplace.
This week’s “50 CEO’s on the D: Detroit Renaissance Reports” podcast features Michael Johnston, the Chairman and CEO of Visteon Corporation.
Doug Rothwell and Johnston discuss Michigan’s place in the global market in the evolving world of the automotive industry. In this interview, Johnston explains the importance of Michigan’s role as a leader in innovation even in the face of globalization and other challenges.
This week’s “50 CEO’s on the D: Detroit Renaissance Reports” podcast features Bill Pickard, Entrepreneur, and Chairman and CEO of Global Alliance Automotive.
Pickard speaks on how getting started in the industry was difficult, but companies like GM, Ford, and Chevy had opportunities for minorities and women when others did not.
He goes on to note that the challenges those in the industry today have surely changed, as companies and entrepreneurs are now forced to compete in a global market with new challenges.
This week’s “50 CEO’s on the D: Detroit Renaissance Reports” podcast features Gary Russi, President of Oakland University.
In this discussion, host Doug Rothwell speaks to Gary Russi about the things Oakland University and other area schools are doing to actively engage students in the community, in order to stop the area’s brain drain. Russi explains that universities must demonstrate to the public how learning goes beyond the classroom and into the community by creating programs and opportunities for students in order to help bolster economic growth.
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.
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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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 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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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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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 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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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 Bill Pickard, Entrepreneur, and Chairman and CEO of Global Alliance Automotive.
