PODCASTS:
THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2022:
May 5, 2022 ~ Director of the Conservation Fund’s Great Lakes Office in Bay City Mike Kelly talks to Paul W. about his work on a high tech sturgeon restoration project.
May 5, 2022 ~ Director of Marketing and Sales for Go Great Lakes Bay Michael Hensley talks to Paul W. about all of the great things going on this spring and summer in central Michigan and his excitement for the new travel season. For more information go to GoGreat.com.
May 5, 2022 ~ Manager of the Bay City Boat Lines Michelle Judd tells Paul W. about ticket sales going on sale today for the many great boating events in Bay City. For more information call 989-891-BOAT.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2022:
May 4, 2022 ~ Treetops Resort General Manager Barry Owens welcomes Paul W. to the beautiful Michigan golf resort on 760 WJR‘s 100 year anniversary and talk about the improvements being made to the courses and lodging.
May 4, 2022 ~ Gaylord Area Convention and Tourism Bureau Executive Director Paul Beachnau welcomes the Paul W. Smith Show to Gaylord and he says the radio station is an important part of Michigan tourism.
May 4, 2022 ~ Treetops Resort PGA Director of Golf & Ski Kevin McKinley talks to Paul W. about golf at the facility and high profile players that have enjoyed themselves on the golf course.
May 2, 2022 ~ Owner of Dean Transportation Kellie Dean talks to Paul W. about travel and tourism in Michigan and congratulates the winner of a major driving award.
May 4, 2022 ~ President of Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry Chris Shepler tells Paul W. they are looking forward to a great new season.
TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2022:
May 3, 2022 ~ Grand Hotel Vice-President of Food & Beverage Norman Dillard talks to Paul W. about the hotel’s new season, how the restaurants are going to be offering new table side offerings, and lilac ice cream.
May 3, 2022 ~ Grand Hotel President of Operations David Jurcak talks to Paul W. about the thrill to be running the historic Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island.
May 3, 2022 ~ Chairman Emeritus and Former Owner of Grand Hotel Dan Musser talks to Paul W. about the historic hotel, how he still maintains a relationship with hotel management, and the pleasing improvements that are being made throughout the beautiful facility.
May 3, 2022 ~ Grand Hotel Resident Historian Bob Tagatz talks to Paul W. about the historic hotel’s 136th season and his favorite aspect about the building; with it being a rare old frame hotel built by a railroad steamship company.
MONDAY, MAY 2, 2022:
May 2, 2022 ~ ITC Michigan President Simon Whitelocke talks to Paul W. about electrification, and he says the company is working very closely with the auto industry to update the grid so the state is ready for electric vehicles.
May 2, 2022 ~ Monroe Mayor Scott Bentley and River Raisin National Battlefield Park Superintendent Robert Clark talk to Paul W. about Monroe, and they say the Battlefield is an important part of the city’s history.
May 2, 2022 ~ Michigan Congressman Tim Walberg talks to Paul W. live from Monroe, and he says visiting Ukraine was a very moving experience and he also talks about Congress‘ work on the country’s aging infrastructure.
May 2, 2022 ~ Republican State Representative Joe Bellino talks to Paul W. live from Monroe about electrification in Michigan, and he says ITC is working hard to keep the State’s grid up to date.
FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2022:
April 29, 2022 ~ Travel Michigan Vice-President Dave Lorenz talks to Paul W. about travel and tourism in Michigan, and he says that travelers are ready to enjoy the state’s great spring and summer.
April 29, 2022 ~ Huntington Bank Community President for Detroit and Wayne County LaTrice McClendon talks to Paul W. about the bank’s commitment to making the community a great place to live, work, and play.
April 29, 2022 ~ Huntington Place General Manager Karen Totaro and Assistant General Manager Becky Bixby welcome Paul W. to their beautiful facility on the Detroit River, and they talk about their commitment to everything going on in Detroit.
April 29, 2022 ~ Huntington Private Bank Senior Vice-President & Senior Wealth Strategist Jill Garvey tells Paul W. to expect significant market volatility for the next few months due to inflation, interest rate increases, and the war in Ukraine.
April 29, 2022 ~ Huntington Bank Senior Executive President, Private Client Group & Regional Banking Director & Chair of Michigan Sandy Pierce tells Paul that the TCF merger was good for the bank’s bottom line, and she also says get ready for their new fabulous parade float.