PNC and WJR have partnered together to bring WJR listeners and Internet visitors an exclusive on-air/online feature called PNC Roundtable.
PNC Roundtable is a monthly series of web exclusive topical interviews co-hosted by WJR‘s Paul W. Smith and PNC‘s Ric DeVore. PNC 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.
All PNC Roundtable interviews will be available audio and / or video “on demand”.
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. |
Ric DeVoreRic DeVore is the Regional President of Detroit and Southeast Michigan of PNC Bank, a member of the PNC Financial Services Group. He joined PNC in 1991 and has more than 30 years of experience in financial institutions. He has held numerous positions within PNC, namely in the areas of credit and marketing. Ric serves as a board member for Business Leaders for Michigan, Detroit Public Schools Foundation, the Parade Company, Detroit Economic Club, Forgotten Harvest, Detroit Regional Chamber, Ann Arbor Spark and New Detroit. |
(November 2012) – Paul W. Smith and co-host Ric DeVore welcome Robert Bury, Executive Director and CEO of the Detroit Historical Society to discuss the reopening of the Museum after its major renovation and fund raising campaign. The Detroit Historical Society oversees more than just one museum and Paul, Ric and Bob with talk about the other entities that the Society oversees what the future has in store. They will also talk about the new and refreshed exhibits that people can expect when they visit the Detroit Historical Museum in Midtown and of course some of the old staples that you remember going to see as a child.
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(Oct/Nov 2012) – Paul W. Smith and co-host Ric DeVore welcome Bill Stone, Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Strategist PNC Asset Management Group and Jim Schmitz, Senior Vice President, Managing Director PNC Wealth Management – Southeast Michigan for the latest edition of the PNC Roundtable. Ric and Paul will discuss with Bill and Jim the November Election Watch Indicators; What are they and how have they played a role in past elections. Also during this edition of the PNC Roundtable they will talk about the indicators as they relate to the economic climate in general and how investors view them from an investment perspective.
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(September 2012) – Paul W. Smith and co-host Ric DeVore welcome Roy Roberts, Detroit Public Schools Emergency Manager for the next edition of the PNC Roundtable. Ric and Paul will discuss with Mr. Roberts the new school year for DPS students and staff and the tough challenges ahead for the Detroit Public Schools. They’ll also talk about educating our future generations and how early education is so critical to creating a future for the students of the Detroit Public Schools.
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(August 2012) – Paul W. Smith and co-host Ric DeVore welcome Britney Holloway and Michael Reseign two members of PNC Banks‘ Pathways Internship Program. Ric and Paul will discuss with their guests how this company wide program has help both the young interns get a taste of what it is like to be in the banking industry and how PNC gets a chance to learn much more about these young job candidates before they are ready to join the company full time.
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(July 2012) – Paul W. Smith and co-host Ric DeVore welcome Jeffrey Lamarand, Mayor, City of Taylor and Kyle Stack, Mayor, City of Trenton to talk about the downriver area. These are challenging times for city governments and Paul W and Ric will discuss with the Mayors of Taylor and Trenton what they are doing to make their respective city’s great places to live, work and play.
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(May 2012) – Paul W. Smith and co-host Ric DeVore welcome Bud Denker, Chairman of the Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix to talk about Indy Racing coming back to the Motor City June 1st-3rd. Ric, Paul and Bud will discuss what this race means to the city and both economically and as an international racing event. Bud also is Executive Vice President of Penske Performance, Penske Automotive Group and Senior Vice President of Penske Corporation. The Penske Racing teams will compete in over 90 races this year.
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(April 2012) – Paul W. Smith and co-host Ric DeVore welcome Stuart Hoffman, Senior VP and Chief Economist for the PNC Financial Services Group to talk PNC‘s first ever survey of small businesses in Michigan. They’ll also discuss the automotive outlook for our local OEM’s, the stock market and the current economic conditions here in Michigan.
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(March 2012) – Paul W. Smith and co-host Ric DeVore welcome Doug Rothwell, President and CEO of the Business Leaders for Michigan to talk about the progress on the Turnaround Michigan Plan to make Michigan aTop 10 state to do business in. They also discuss the unique resources the State of Michigan can take advantage of for the retention and attraction of businesses and talent.
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(March 2012) – Paul W. Smith and co-host Ric DeVore welcome Dennis Mannion, President and CEO of Palace Sports and Entertainment to discuss how the passion that Detroit holds for its sports teams, along with how he plans to add more family value to ticket purchases.
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(February 2012) – on this best-of edition of the “PNC Roundtable,” Paul W. Smith and co-host Ric DeVore talk with Paul Krutko, president and CEO of Ann Arbor SPARK.
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(January 2012) – Paul W. Smith and co-host Ric DeVore welcome Bill Perkins, chairman of the 2012 North American International Auto Show (pictured) and Mike Wall, director of automotive analysis at IHS Automotive discuss what Detroit‘s auto show means to the community, local charities, and of course the future of the auto industry.
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(December 2011) – Paul W. Smith and co-host Ric DeVore welcome James Dunigan, executive vice president managing executive investments at PNC Bank to discuss PNC‘s 2011 Christmas Price Index.
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(November 2011) – Paul W. Smith and co-host Ric DeVore welcome The Parade Company‘s President & CEO Tony Michaels to the “PNC Roundtable” to discuss PNC‘s “Grow Up Great” childhood education initiative and their 2011 partnership with America’s Thanksgiving Parade.
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(October 2011) – Paul W. Smith and co-host Ric DeVore welcome University Of Michigan‘s Lloyd Carr along with Patricia Warner, executive director U-M C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital and Von Voigtlander Women’s Hospital to the “PNC Roundtable” to discuss the grand opening of U-M C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital and Von Voigtlander Women’s Hospital.
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(September 2011) – Paul W. Smith and co-host Ric DeVore welcome Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson to the “PNC Roundtable” for a discussion of programs, investments, and innovations that are keeping the county one of the most affluent and progressive in the nation.
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(July 2011) – This month’s “PNC Roundtable” is entitled “Growing Macomb County.”
Paul W. Smith and co-host Ric DeVore talk with Macomb County Executive Mark A. Hackel.
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(May 2011) – This month’s “PNC Roundtable” is entitled “Ann Arbor SPARK.” Paul W. Smith and co-host Ric DeVore talk with Paul Krutko, president and CEO of Ann Arbor SPARK.
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(April 2011) – This month’s “PNC Roundtable” is entitled “Detroit‘s Future: Attracting & Retaining Young Professionals.” Paul W. Smith and co-host Ric DeVore talk with Kerry Doman, founder and CEO of After 5 Detroit, and with Deirdre Greene Groves, executive director of The Collaborative Group.
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(March 2011) – This month’s “PNC Roundtable” is entitled “2011 Economic Forecast.” Paul W. Smith and co-host Ric DeVore talk with Stuart Hoffman, senior vice president/chief economist for the PNC Financial Services Group live from the Detroit Athletic Club.
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(February 2011) – This month’s “PNC Roundtable” is entitled “Market Update: Risks & Rewards for 2011.” Paul W. Smith and co-host Ric DeVore talk with James P. Dunigan, executive vice president of managing executive investments for the PNC Asset Management Group.
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(January 2011) – This month’s “PNC Roundtable” is entitled “Automotive Industry Outlook for 2011.” Paul W. Smith and co-host Ric DeVore talk with Mike Wall, senior manager, strategic analysis for IHS Automotive.
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(November 2010) – This month’s “PNC Roundtable” entitled “Investing in Detroit Students through the Detroit Public Schools Foundation“. Paul W. Smith and Co-Host Ric DeVore talk with President & CEO, of the Detroit Public Schools Foundation, Chacona Johnson and Detroit Public Schools Foundation board member, Dr. Glenda D. Price.
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(October 2010) – This month’s “PNC Roundtable” entitled “Improving the financial health of our local schools and government.” Paul W. Smith and Co-Host Ric DeVore talk with Fred Leeb of Fred Leeb & Associates, LLC Financial Management Consultants.
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