Leaving a lasting legacy
For any organization, there’s a great deal of value in knowing where you come from. Understanding your founders’ history and intent helps you build upon previous successes — and avoid repeating mistakes…
Spotlight on second stage: An ELED initiative for Michigan
Programming that results from MCSB’s new entrepreneurship-led economic development proposal could significantly strengthen Michigan’s economic growth — and serve as a model for the rest of the country…
CTW judging: A behind-the-bench look
I was privileged to serve as a judge for this year’s Michigan 50 Companies to Watch (CTW) awardees, who were announced a few days ago…
Foundation opens satellite office
I’m excited to announce the opening of Edward Lowe Foundation’s Lansing office at 118 W. Ottawa Street…
Beyond the buzzword: employee empowerment in action
There’s a lot of talk about empowering employees, but it often seems more like a feel-good buzzword for organizations rather than a linchpin of stellar performance…
Policy development: 5 ways to help your business remain relevant
There was once a time when business owners could operate successfully without having a presence in the political arena. Not so today…
Prairie restoration at Big Rock Valley
When it comes to habitat loss, most of us are familiar with deforestation, especially the loss of tropical rainforests. Yet another disappearing habitat — one that gets less press — is in our own backyard…
No one-night wonder: MCSB goes 365
The new MCSB will help second-stagers scale larger and become even more successful — not only regionally but also at the national and global level…
Out of Africa: Savanna restoration at Big Rock Valley
Once widespread throughout the Midwest, oak savannas have become an endangered habitat — something we’re trying to change at our headquarters property…
Spotlight Louisiana: Honoring LED’s Growth Network
When we began hosting the National Center for Economic Gardening, Louisiana was one of the first states to come on board. And over the years it’s become one of our strongest partners…