National City Roundtable
National City and WJR have partnered together to bring WJR listeners and Internet visitors an exclusive on-air/online feature called “National City Roundtable.”
“National City Roundtable” is a monthly series of web exclusive topical interviews co-hosted by WJR’s Paul W. Smith and National City’s David Boyle. “National City Roundtable” will give you direct access to business, community and civic leaders whose daily work helps to shape the economic outlook and quality of life for all of us in Southeastern Michigan.
The driving force behind this ongoing partnership will be presenting real issues with real answers from key opinion leaders in their arena. Every month you will hear from new key guest(s) who will join this “roundtable” forum to discuss economic and social issues that directly affect our communities.
Meet the hosts of "National City Roundtable":
 Paul W. SmithPaul W. Smith is the morning host at News/Talk 760 WJR – the only news/talk radio station serving metro Detroit and beyond. He broadcasts weekday mornings from 5:30 – 9:00 a.m. Paul conducts in-depth interviews with a wide range of interesting people, from politicians and authors to business leaders and automotive executives. His ability to tackle the toughest issues and controversies of the day, as well as relax with lighter topics, makes Paul a favorite morning companion. |
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 David BoylePrior to his current appointment, Mr. Boyle headed the Northeast Ohio region’s banking operation. He joined National City with the acquisition of Wayne Bancorp, Inc. in 2004, and subsequently led the markets previously served by Wayne, as well as Stark County. He began his career in 1986 as a Certified Public Accountant and joined Wayne County National Bank in 1990. He was named president and CEO of Wayne Bancorp in 2000 and became chairman in 2003. |
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THIS MONTH'S NATIONAL CITY ROUNDTABLE
October 2009 - James E. Rohr (VIDEO)
This month’s National City Roundtable entitled “Transforming A Region – Lessons from Pittsburgh”. Paul W. Smith and Co-Host David Boyle talk to very special guest Jim Rohr, Chairman of the Board & Chief Executive Officer, The PNC Financial Services Group.
Click here to listen to the audio podcast version of this month's National City Roundtable.
PAST NATIONAL CITY ROUNDTABLE PODCASTS
August 2009 - Craig Thomas (AUDIO)
This month’s National City Roundtable entitled “Michigan’s Economic Future – A Look Forward” takes place at The National City Center in Troy, where Paul W. Smith and Co-Host David Boyle talk to guest Craig Thomas, Vice President and Senior Economist, The PNC Financial Services Group.
Click here to watch the video of this month's National City Roundtable.
August 2009 - Craig Thomas (VIDEO PART 1/2)
This month, Paul W. Smith and Co-Host David Boyle talk to guest Craig Thomas, Vice President and Senior Economist, The PNC Financial Services Group.
August 2009 - Craig Thomas (VIDEO) PART 2/2
This month, Paul W. Smith and Co-Host David Boyle talk to guest Craig Thomas, Vice President and Senior Economist, The PNC Financial Services Group.
July 2009 - Robert C. Bobb
This month, Paul W. Smith and Co-Host David Boyle talk with Detroit Public School's Emergency Financial Manager Robert C. Bobb.
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April 2009 - Tom Wilson
This month, Paul W. Smith and Co-Host David Boyle talk Detroit Pistons Basketball with guest Tom Wilson, President & CEO of Palace Sports & Entertainment.
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March 2009 - Randi Bellner
This month, Paul W. Smith and Co-Host David Boyle talk to guest Randi Bellner Market Executive/Senior Vice President, Private Client Group - National City about when and how to invest in today's market.
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February 2009 - Jane E. McNamara, President/CEO of GreenPath
This month Paul W. Smith and David Boyle talk with Jane E. McNamara, President/CEO of GreenPath about the unique financial challenges people are facing today. Listeners learn what debt management is and the differences between debt counseling, debt settlement and debt consolidation. GreenPath Debt Solutions is a non-profit organization that has been helping consumers since 1961. GreenPath Inc. is dedicated to helping people resolve financial problems and promoting the wise use of credit through counseling and education.
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January 2009 - Patrick O'Keefe
This month Paul W. Smith and David Boyle talk about The Big Three, “State Of The Industry” with Patrick O’Keefe, Managing Member of O’Keefe and Associates - A leading financial consulting firm specializing in debt restructuring, turnaround consulting, refinancing solutions, due diligence support, valuation and litigation support.
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December 2008 - David Boyle
This month Paul W. Smith and David Boyle discuss indepth 2008 in review.
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November 2008 - Richard DeKaser
This month Paul W. Smith and David Boyle talk with Richard DeKaser, Senior Vice President and Chief Economist of the National City Corporation.
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October 2008 - John Ferchill
This month Paul W. Smith and David Boyle talk with John Ferchill, Chairman/CEO, The Ferchill Group,
of the Westin Book Cadillac, about the deal and its grand opening.
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September 2008 - Susan Goodell & DeWayne Wells
This month Paul W. Smith and David Boyle talk with Susan Goodell, Executive Director, of Forgotten Harvest and DeWayne Wells, President of Gleaners Community Food Bank, about fighting hunger in our communties.
Read more...August 2008 - Bud Denker
This month Paul W. Smith and David Boyle talk with Bud Denker, Senior Vice President of Penske Corporation, about the company's involvement in improving Belle Isle for the 2008 Detroit Grand Prix.
Read more...June 2008 - Community Appreciation Day
This month Paul W. Smith and David Boyle talk about National City's Community Appreciation Day. Joining them are Kurt Sebaly from the Penrickton Center for Blind Children, Marc Craig of the Community Housing Network and Linda Smith of U-Snap-Bac.
Click Here to watch video of the May 2008 roundtable discussion on Community Appreciation.
May 2008 - Richard Blouse
This month Paul W. Smith and David Boyle talk with Richard Blouse, President & CEO of the Detroit Regional Chamber, about the upcoming Mackinac Policy Conference.
Click Here to watch video of the May 2008 roundtable discussion with Paul W. Smith, David Boyle, and Richard Blouse, President and CEO of the Detroit Regional Chamber.
April 2008 - Joseph Bione and Charles M. Moore
This month Paul W. Smith and David Boyle talk with President and the Managing Partner of Whitehall Group, Joeseph Bione and Senior Managing Director of CMD & Conway MacKenzie & Dunleavy, Charles M. Moore.
Click Here to watch video of the April 2008 roundtable discussion with Paul W. Smith, David Boyle, President and the Managing Partner of Whitehall Group, Joeseph Bione and Senior Managing Director of CMD & Conway MacKenzie & Dunleavy, Charles M. Moore.
March 2008 - L. Brooks Patterson and Robert Ficano
This month Paul W. Smith and David Boyle talk with Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson, and Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano.
Click Here to watch video of the March 2008 roundtable discussion with Paul W. Smith, David Boyle, Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson, and Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano.
February 2008 - Detroit Rennaissance
This month Paul W. Smith and David Boyle talk to Doug Rothwell, President of Detroit Renaissance about what Detroit Renaissance is and how Detroit Renaissance is addressing Michigan’s economic competitiveness.
Click Here to watch video of the February 2008 roundtable discussion with Paul W. Smith, David Boyle, and Doug Rothwell.
