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PURE MICHIGAN TOUR | 2023 PODCAST ARCHIVE

FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2023 ~ DETROIT GOLF CLUB:


May 5, 2023 ~ Laura Grannemann, vice-president of the Rocket Community Fund and executive director of the Gilbert Family Foundation, talks to Paul W. about the Rocket Mortgage Classic‘s “Changing the Course” initiative, and she says the goal is to bridge the digital divide in Detroit.


May 5, 2023 ~ Rocket Mortgage Classic Executive Director Jason Langwell talks to Paul W. about the Rocket Mortgage Classic, and he says it’s going to be bigger and better than ever with many top golfers coming to town to play at the Detroit Golf Club.


May 5, 2023 ~ Intersport Director of Marketing and Development Solomon Hughes talks to Paul W. about the The John Shippen National Invitational, one of several events that helps create opportunities in gold for Black men and women. The John Shippen Invitational takes place at the Detroit Golf Club June 23 through 25.

THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2023 ~ BAY COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM:


May 4, 2023 ~ Bay City City Manager Dana Muscott talks to Paul W. about this city in the Great Lakes Bay Region, and she says some great musical acts are coming to town this summer, including “Here Come The Mummies.”


May 4, 2023 ~ Bay County Historical Society Director Mike Bacigalupo talks to Paul W. about the Bay County Historical Museum, and he says it’s a gem in the Great Lakes Bay Region that includes a Rock & Roll Legends Hall of Fame exhibit.


May 4, 2023 ~ Dean Transportation Owner Kellie Dean talks to Paul W. about the 20th year of supporting the Paul W. Smith Pure Michigan Tour, and he says he’s proud to be part of the effort.


May 4, 2023 ~ Saginaw Spirit General Manager Dave Drinkill and Great Lakes Bay Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau CEO Annette Rummel tell Paul W. they are thrilled that the Memorial Cup is coming to Saginaw in May of 2024, and it’s going to be great for the entire State of Michigan.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 2023 ~ GRAND TRAVERSE RESORT AND SPA:


May 3, 2023Cherry Capital Airport CEO Kevin Klein tells Paul W. how the team at his Traverse City airport works hard to make sure passengers have a great travel experience, and he says Sun Country Airlines begins non-stop service at the airport this June.


May 3, 2023 ~ Traverse City Tourism President & CEO Trevor Tkach talks to Paul W. about the many things to do in Traverse City, and he says come enjoy the wine, beer, beautiful lakes, and golf this summer and fall.


May 3, 2023 ~ Grand Traverse Resort & Spa Communications Manager Caroline Rizzo talks to Paul W. live from the beautiful resort, and she says make your reservations now so the family can enjoy the many activities that will be offered at the resort this summer.


May 3, 2023 ~ May is Michigan Wine Month, and Marie-Chantal Dalese, president and CEO of Chateau Chantal, tells Paul W. it’s a great time to visit Traverse City and pay a visit to this beautiful winery and inn on Old Mission Peninsula.

TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2023 ~ GRAND HOTEL:


May 2, 2023 ~ Grand Hotel President of Operations David Jurcak talks to Paul W. about the 2023 season at the beautiful hotel, and he says renovations are underway on the facade of the building and Detroit style pizza is coming to the island.


May 2, 2023 ~ Grand Hotel Executive Chef Darren Anklam talks to Paul W. about the many Grand Hotel restaurants and the great food at the hotel, and he says he’s really looking forward to the Detroit style pizza at the new Mackinac Island Pizza Company Parlor.


May 2, 2023 ~ Grand Hotel Vice-President of Guest Experiences Jimmy Kovel talks to Paul W. about the many activities that will be offered at the historic hotel during the 2023 season.


May 2, 2023 ~ Grand Hotel Resident Historian Bob Tagatz talks about his love of the historic hotel, and he tells Paul W. he really enjoys talking with guests about the history of the beautiful hotel and Mackinac Island.


May 2, 2023 ~ Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry President Chris Shepler talks to Paul W. about the ferry business, and he says they are geared up and ready for a great season of ferrying passengers across the Straits of Mackinac.

MONDAY, MAY 1, 2023 ~ SAGANING EAGLES CASINO HOTEL:


May 1, 2023 ~ ITC Michigan President Simon Whitelocke talks to Paul W. live from the Saganing Eagles Landing Casino and Hotel about the electric transmission company’s work upgrading the grid both in the area and around the State of Michigan.


May 1, 2023 ~ Travel Michigan, Michigan Economic Development Corporation Vice President Dave Lorenz talks to Paul W. about the new Pure MichiganKeep it Fresh” campaign, and he says now is the time to plan your Michigan vacation, because “your trip begins at Michigan.org.”


May 1, 2023 ~ Erik Rodriguez, public relations director for the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, and Michelle Pfund, marketing and guest services manager for Saganing Eagles Landing Casino and Hotel talk to Paul W. about the casino and hotel, and they say it’s a great place to visit in Standish.


May 1, 2023 ~ Kevin Blaser, business development and energy operations manager for Migizi Economic Development Company, talks to Paul W. about the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe‘s work on energy independence.