recent podcasts

Special Podcast on the Creative Economy Accelerator

DetroitRenaissance — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 07:30:57 -0500

This week’s “50 CEO’s on the D: Detroit Renaissance Reports” podcast features Chris Ilitch of Ilitch Holdings, Inc. and special guest Kelly Lee, Executive Vice President of Innovation Philadelphia.

Ilitch and Lee speak with guest host Sabrina Keeley, Vice President of Detroit Renaissance, and discuss the benefits of a creative economy accelerator. Chris’s leadership and research have led him to some strong convictions to the idea of accelerating economic growth through recognizing and rewarding creative communities. Kelly Lee helps to illustrate how the tactics have worked for her in the City of Brotherly Love.

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John Rakolta and Bob Ficano on the Aerotropolis and Incentives

DetroitRenaissance — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 07:58:56 -0500

This week’s “50 CEO’s on the D: Detroit Renaissance Reports” special podcast features John Rakolta Chairman and CEO of Walbridge and Bob Ficano, Wayne County Executive speaking on the importance on the importance of the planned Aerotropolis.

Host Doug Rothwell leads this discussion with Rakolta and Ficano about the Aerotropolis and the incentives surrounding it. Rakolta explains some of the advantages to how it will affect the area, and Ficano gives the reasons why Detroit is such a perfect place for this venture. By attracting investors and businesses to the area, travel related industry would be synonymous with Detroit.

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Detroit’s Creative Class and Social Networks with Mary Kramer and Carl Roehling

DetroitRenaissance — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 08:25:12 -0500

On this special edition of “50 CEO’s on the D: Detroit Renaissance Reports,” Doug Rothwell speaks with Carl Roehling, CEO of the Smith Group, and Mary Kramer, Publisher of Crain’s Detroit Business, about initiatives to help connect Detroit’s creative class.

The conversation explores the newly launched DetroitMakeItHere.com website, a social network designed to help the city’s creative professionals take advantage of online resources. Other initiatives discussed include the Creative Corridor as well as tax incentives offered to incoming businesses in order to help grow the city’s creative district.

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John Rakolta on Establishing Detroit as a New Kind of Transportation Hub

DetroitRenaissance — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:26:11 -0500

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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Carl Roehling on Maintaining Density in the Creative Class

DetroitRenaissance — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:43:42 -0500

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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Special Edition Podcast- Dave Bing and Dave Brandon on Voter Poll Results

DetroitRenaissance — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:34:15 -0500

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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Tony Earley on Energy Policies and Regulations as a Necessary Step for Growth

DetroitRenaissance — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:37:42 -0500

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 Mark on Being An Ambassador For Detroit

DetroitRenaissance — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:01:50 -0500

This week’s “50 CEO’s on the D: Detroit Renaissance Reports” podcast features Florine Mark, the President and CEO of the WW Group.

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.

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Gail Torreano on Telecom Regulation and the Path to Growth

DetroitRenaissance — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:19:26 -0500

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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Randy Agley on Building an Entrepreneurial Environment

DetroitRenaissance — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:19:47 -0500

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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