Podcast Episodes

Nancy Westgate - Wesco

Season 2 Episode 21

Wesco COO Nancy Westgate joins Muskegon Rising to share how the family-owned company has grown from a single gas station to a leading West Michigan e…

1 year ago

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Craig D’Agostini - Comcast RISE

Season 2 Episode 20

Big news for West Michigan! Comcast RISE is investing in our small businesses with free marketing, tech upgrades, and grants. Hear how it all started…

1 year ago

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Jonathan Wilson - DTE Energy

Season 2 Episode 19

Jonathan Wilson from DTE Energy joins us to talk about modernizing Muskegon’s energy infrastructure. Learn how DTE’s $3.3 billion gas renewal program…

1 year ago

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Steve Olsen - Building a Better Muskegon, One Project at a Time

Season 2 Episode 18

Steve Olsen has spent nearly five decades shaping Muskegon’s manufacturing legacy and driving community growth. In this episode, Steve joins DJ Hilso…

1 year ago

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Troy Wasserman - Lumberman’s Vault

Season 2 Episode 17

Core Development's Troy Wasserman joins us to talk about the transformation of Lumberman’s Vault, a bold revitalization project blending Muskegon’s p…

1 year, 1 month ago

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Allen Serio - Wonderland Distilling Co. and More

Season 2 Episode 16

From craft cocktails to craft beer festivals, Allen Serio is all about bringing people together. He shares the story behind Wonderland Distilling and…

1 year, 1 month ago

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Erin Kuhn - West Michigan Shoreline Regional Development Commission

Season 2 Episode 15

Erin Kuhn joins us to share how the West Michigan Shoreline Regional Development Commission connects local governments to drive economic growth, prot…

1 year, 1 month ago

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Jaron Jackson - Muskegon County Family Court

Season 2 Episode 14

Jaron Jackson has spent over a decade helping Muskegon’s most at-risk youth navigate the juvenile justice system. In this episode, he shares what ser…

1 year, 1 month ago

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Bill O’Brien - Mona Shores Public Schools

Season 2 Episode 13

Superintendent Bill O’Brien joins the podcast to discuss the Mona Shores Public Schools’ 2025 bond renewal proposal. The plan focuses on modernizing …

1 year, 2 months ago

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Chuck Canestraight - Port City Marine Companies

Season 2 Episode 12

Muskegon’s waterfront is on the brink of major change. In this episode, Chuck Canestraight shares insights on the proposed development plans, the piv…

1 year, 2 months ago

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