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This week, Beth and Dianne sit down with Linda Fowler, President and Founder of Regenerate LLC. Linda shares her remarkable journey in revitalizing communities and fostering innovation. From leveraging her engineering background to her influential work with NASA, Linda discusses linking assets within communities, forging strategic partnerships, and empowering underrepresented populations in entrepreneurship. Discover how Linda's insights transform cities, reshape industries, and empower women in business and beyond. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on community regeneration and entrepreneurial leadership.

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Welcome back to the Chamber of Commerce podcast, where we provide you with valuable business insights and updates. In this episode, we have an exciting lineup for you. We'll start with a business tip of the week and some important chamber announcements. We are also thrilled to introduce the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce's new president and CEO, Jeff Dafler, who will share his vision for the chamber.



But before we dive into the content, we would like to express our gratitude to our episode sponsor, USA Benefits Group. If you're looking for excellent health insurance options, their team of agents will assist you in finding a plan that suits your needs and budget. Reach out to them at 3302039455 for more information.


In our business tip of the week, brought to you by SBS Consulting Systems, Sean Hetrick introduces the power of AI and specifically Chat GPT. He explains how this AI platform can be utilized to generate content, develop marketing strategies, and even create a comprehensive business plan. To explore this innovative tool, visit chat.openai.com and create an account.


We also have a special guest, Jeff Dafler, the chamber's new president and CEO. Jeff shares his vast experience, including his previous role as a US diplomat and his work in the private sector. With a background in economics and commercial affairs, Jeff brings a unique perspective to the chamber. He emphasizes the importance of collaboration, public-private partnerships, and creating value for chamber members. Join us as we learn more about Jeff's vision and how the chamber aims to foster economic and community development through innovation and collaboration.


Don't miss this episode filled with valuable insights and opportunities. Stay tuned for more episodes and remember to subscribe to our channel for regular updates. Follow #ChamberPodcast for the latest news and discussions in the chamber community. Let's cultivate growth together!


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April 2, 2023
Black Summit Interviews
Season 1, Episode #13 - Special Summit Share with Rain Warren & Peter Wilson

This is a rare IBS Podcast episode! 

What’s available through the International Black Summit in 2023?

In this month’s podcast episode, Glenn Greenidge and Grace Lawrence host a Special Summit Share and introduction to the International Black Summit for anyone who’d like to find out more about us.

Two guest facilitators join Glenn Greenidge and Grace Lawrence for this Special Summit Share podcast episode:

LORRAINE "DR. RAIN" WARREN, PhD – Dr. Rain is a facilitator, educator, and trainer in peace-building, dialogue, and conflict mediation.  Dr. Rain's first Annual Summit Event was in 1992, and she joined the Adult IBS Facilitator Body that same year.  (Also check out our Season 1, Episode 5  podcast interview with Dr. Rain Warren.)

PETER TREVOR WILSON – Peter Trevor Wilson is the creator of Human EquityTM and founder and President of TWI Inc., a leading firm in the field of diversity, inclusion and Human Equity.  Peter has been participating in the International Black Summit since the 1990s and is a member of the Adult Facilitator Body.   (Also check out our Season 1, Episode 7  podcast interview with Peter Trevor Wilson.) 

Together, in this episode, our co-hosts and guest facilitators provide listeners with an opportunity to learn what is available through the International Black Summit in 2023, and to learn more about the International Black Summit and our history, purposes, Declaration, courses, and events.    

In particular, listeners have an opportunity to listen and hear whether life is calling them to participate in the International Black Summit and/or this year’s Annual Summit Event.

For more information about the International Black Summit, please go to:

Website – blacksummit.org
Twitter – @blacksummit
Facebook – facebook.com/blacksummit/
IBS News Sign-Up – bit.ly/IBS-signup
IBS Annual Summit Event Registration – blacksummit.org/ase

The views and opinions expressed by the person interviewed are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the International Black Summit.

Weekends are busy for Jaime-Lee Prow and her kids, they often travel hundreds of kilometres to compete in the western Queensland Barrel Racing Circuit. Her daughter Charlie-Rose, at just ten has won 11 buckles and wants to become a jockey like her pop Charlie Prow. Charlie has been called the Bart Cummings of the bush. He trained and rode Miss Petty to 22 wins, a record only beaten by Black Caviar and Winks. Jaimee-Lee Prow is a proud fourth generation Blackallite, loves her young family, horses and is passionate about community development.

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THIS EPISODE WE ARE HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF OUR DEAR FRIEND AND DETROIT CHAMPION, MARLOWE STOUDAMIRE. MARLOWE APPEARED MANY TIMES ON AUTHENTICALLY DETROIT AND WE HAVE PUT TOGETHER AN EPISODE FULL OF “MARLOWE-ISMS.” THINGS THAT ONLY MARLOWE CAN SAY IN HIS VERY “MARLOWE” WAY.

NOTHING ABOUT THIS COVID-19 PANDEMIC IS NORMAL. OUR NORMALCY HAS BEEN STRIPPED FROM US, AS WERE THE TRADITIONAL WAYS WE’VE GRIEVED, GATHERED AND COMFORTED EACH OTHER.

OUR HEART WEEPS FOR MARLOWE’S WIFE AND CHILDREN, HIS FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES, AND THE CITY OF DETROIT AT-LARGE. LOSING MARLOWE AND SO MANY OTHERS IS HARD AND THE TRAUMA AND GRIEF IS PALPABLE. WE ARE ANXIOUS TO PUT TOGETHER THE FRAGMENTS OF WHAT IS LEFT AFTER THIS CRISIS AND BEGIN HEALING. 

WE HOPE THAT WHEN YOU LISTEN TO THIS COMPILATION EPISODE THAT YOU’LL FEEL MARLOWE’S SPIRIT AND BE COMFORTED IN SOME WAY. THIS EPISODE WE REMEMBER AND COMMEMORATE THE WORK, THE ADVOCATE, THE CHEERLEADER, THE FATHER, THE HUSBAND, THE LIFE OF ONE OF THE MOST AUTHENTIC DETROITERS WE KNOW… MARLOWE STOUDAMIRE.

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COVID-19 has made its way to Detroit. What do we do? How do we slow the spread? Is government responding in an equitable way? This episode Donna and Orlando spoke with Kim Trent, Deputy Director of the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity in charge of Prosperity and Ned Stabeler, President/CEO of TechTown Detroit to get their perspectives. 

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This week we were joined by Michigan State Representative Sherry Gay-Dagnogo to talk about her visit to the White House to hand deliver a letter requesting President Trump to pardon former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick who is currently serving out a 28-year sentence in federal prison. We even asked her about her plans to "maybe" run for Mayor of Detroit. We were also joined by ECN staff members Angela Wilson and Dillon Brown to talk about their work to ensure everyone on the Eastside is counted in the 2020 Census! 

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Orlando is back from his trip in Europe! 

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