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Michigan Reimagined Chris Buck hosts a series of 15 minute, deep-dive interviews with people and organizations that are

09/09/2025

The professional finance community has embraced technological advancements at an aggressive rate. After all, they are working to earn your business and perform for their clients. Here to share how the team at Waggoner Financial Global Advisors leans into Fintech projects are Portfolio Manager Shanzer Khan, and Software Engineers Wyat Soule & Chad Hildwein!

02/09/2025

There are several what I would call behind-the-scenes industries when it comes to the revitalization of Michigan. One is environmental consulting. One Lansing-area owned and operated firm has been growing and receiving national recognition. Joining Chris to share their services and story is the Chief Culture Officer for Triterra, JP Buckingham!

26/08/2025

The parent company of Holland Home, one of the state's largest nonprofit senior living providers, has rebranded and aims to make a more substantial impact in the lives of older adults in the region. The Grand Rapids-based entity formerly known as Christian Living Services, is now known as Trillium Living. Joining Chris to share more details is Trillium Living CEO, Troy Vugteveen!

19/08/2025

With the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) signed into law, significant tax changes are on the horizon for both individuals and businesses. What do you need to know? Well - let’s listen to the experts as we hear from Maner Costerisan Principal Jen Danko, and Senior Manager Kevin Todd!

12/08/2025

Insurance - by definition - is something most people would rather not think about. After all, people and businesses pay real money in the hopes of never having to use the services they’re paying for. Joining Chris to shed some light on why NOT to neglect this critical industry - as a person and as a business - is State Farm agent, Kirk Byrens!

05/08/2025

MSHDA, or the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, is a state agency that provides financial and technical assistance to create and preserve affordable housing in Michigan. It offers a wide variety of programs and resources for developers, homeowners, and renters statewide. Joining Chris to discuss more details and programming information is MSHDA CEO and Executive Director, Amy Hovey!

29/07/2025

The Gillespie Group has been breathing new life throughout Michigan with unique and inspired redevelopment projects. Joining Chris to discuss the new Spartan Gateway at Michigan State University and the momentum of Downtown Lansing is the Founder and CEO of the Gillespie Group, Pat Gillespie!

24/07/2025

What the world refers to as Football, and we Americans often refer to as Soccer, has grown exponentially in popularity over the last decade. Our state’s own Detroit City Football Club recently announced a major investment and huge upgrade in what is to be their new facility. Joining Chris to share the path and the details is the Co-Owner & CEO of the Detroit City FC, Sean Mann!

15/07/2025

The world economy in early 2025 has been a roller coaster to say the least. Joining Chris to discuss the macroeconomic trends, news, and commentary - and what it might mean to you - are members of the Waggoner Financial team - Founder, CEO Eric Waggoner, and Investment Associate, Mark Hu!

08/07/2025

Having the right marketing agency guiding your entity can make or break your ability to achieve your mission. It’s easy as a leader to become antiquated quickly. Joining Chris to share how Güd Marketing serves their clients using the most up-to-date technologies are its Principal and President Debbie Horak and Director of Special Projects, Joel Newport!

01/07/2025

The pandemic decimated the foot traffic in many cities, and Lansing may have been hurt more than most due to the state workers being allowed to remain home. Luckily there’s a group focused solely on creative solutions for businesses to thrive within the downtown. Joining Chris to discuss their recent State of the City address is the Executive Director of Downtown Lansing, Inc., Cathleen Edgerly!

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Michigan Reimagined

Michigan Reimagined tells the stories of people and organizations who are driving Michigan’s economic sustainability. Chris believes that Michigan residents often lead with an apology for the shortcomings of this fabulous state, and he thinks that is unnecessary. Every city has its perks and problems. Instead of complaining about what we don’t have, healthier behavior is finding those doing great work and giving them a platform to share their results. Whether it’s new restaurants, housing stock, talent retention, transportation innovation, tourism, development incentives, placemaking or arts – this state is full of passionate people in action. Hear their stories in 15 minute, deep-dive interviews on Michigan Reimagined.

This SPOTLIGHT Podcast is featured as the final segment on Business Rap every Thursday at 9am on the SPOTLIGHT Radio Network. You can also watch production live on Facebook or listen on demand on your favorite podcast platforms including: Spreaker, iTunes, iHeartRadio, and Spotify.

Chris Buck spent most of his adult life climbing the corporate ladder, relocating around the country and travelling the world. He landed in mid-Michigan in 2008 after long stretches in Seattle and Philadelphia and honestly didn’t like it much. After a long and successful career, Chris unplugged from Corporate America in 2013. He launched a small business consulting firm and began advocating for mid-Michigan vibrancy efforts. The Economic Development sub culture of Lansing impressed Chris and he began to search for opportunities to contribute more directly. He became the first Economic Development Director for Meridian Township in October 2017, where he has lived since arriving in Michigan. Chris enjoys connecting developers with land owners, learning about talent attraction and retention and building a place everyone can enjoy living in. He, his wife and two sons can be found exploring Michigan’s cool towns and locally owned shops and restaurants and spending time at their cottage north of Kalamazoo.