MI Best: An MLive Podcast

Today we talk to Consumers Energy's Greg Stevenson about the ways Consumers Energy is partnering with Michigan businesses to help them save money, save energy and to decarbonize their operations.

Today, on At Home with Eastbrook Homes, we talk to Kids Food Basket's Bridget Clark Whitney, CEO. Kids Food Basket is all about making sure kids and families in Kent, Allegan, Muskegon and Ottawa counties heave easy access to nutritious food and education throughout the year. We talk through their farms, the nearly 10,000 kids they serve, and how the rising costs of healthy food has had an enormous impact on the need for their services.

Today we're talking to Joe Mooney of Integrity Printing. We discuss the art that is printing, combined with the science of customized receipt printing, and the marketing vision that is the b-side of receipts (the advertising space).

Today we're talking to Jeff Joyce of Mieras Shoes. We discuss how their customer-first approach helped them thrive during the pandemic years; how they've stayed nimble through over 100 years of family ownership and operation; and what impact the MRA has had on their business and outlook.

The NFL kicks off this weekend. Eric Hultgren talks with Ben Raven beat writer for MLive who covers the Lions about Hard Knocks and what to expect this season.

Today on the podcast Eric Hultgren talks with Trisha Patrias from Explore Brighton/Howell Area about the full fall activities not to miss this year things like cider mills, ghost tours, shopping, and fall colors.

Today we talk to Consumers Energy’s Emily McGraw - watch/listen to our discussion to find out how Consumers Energy is working to ensure they can meet needs during high demand (ahem, the dog days of summer), their energy efficiency program and tools, and the simple things users can do to help lower their energy consumption which helps lower bills.

Today we're talking to Bill Golden, Co-President of Golden Shoes and Vice-Chair of the MRA board. A family business since its start in 1954, Golden Shoes has seen three generations of Goldens and myriad changes in Traverse City. Their customer-centered focus means they have lifelong customers from all over - even going so far as to build a trip to Golden Shoes in to their Traverse City visits (delayed flights notwithstanding)

Today we talk to Jerry Price and Bryan Joseph about the Lake Breeze Music Festival, taking place Saturday, August 20 in St. Joe. We learn how a their time working on the Senior PGA led to a great friendship and a desire to keep the music going, especially highlighting regional artists.

Today we talk to Nate Carver, Consumers Energy's Director of Project Management for Commercial and Industrial Businesses and Jill Diliberti from the Genesee County Intermediate School District. Since 2009 Consumers Energy Energy Efficiency programs has been helping businesses save billions of dollars - because they know that using less energy or changing the time of use means that they can use more cost- and energy-efficient energy sources. These programs have helped businesses around the state, including factories, health care providers, farms, retailers, school districts and more, saving them up to 25% on projects. Find out more at www.consumersenergy.com/charlesatwork