CLIENT STORY: Hands Across the Water: Impacting Families, Changing Lives
CLIENT STORY: Hands Across the Water: Impacting Families, Changing Lives
Discover the story of Hands Across the Water (HATW)—a nonprofit changing lives for over 26 years. From foster care support and family reunification to behavioral health services, HATW empowers children and families to thrive. Hear inspiring stories, learn how the community can help, and see why real relationships make the difference.
? Learn more or get involved: https://www.handsacrossthewater.org/
MISSION CONTROL: Building Community and Spreading Love with Kwaku Osei of The Love Building
MISSION CONTROL: Building Community and Spreading Love with Kwaku Osei of The Love Building
-Discover how Kwaku Osei, Executive Director of The Love Building in Detroit, is reshaping what community can look like. In this episode of the Mission Control Podcast, host Paul Schmidt and Kwaku dive into the building’s mission: creating a hub for social justice, creativity, and belonging. From experimenting with shared resources to hosting vibrant gatherings like Love at Night, The Love Building proves that love and accountability can drive real civic change. ✨ Highlights in this episode: The origin and purpose of The Love Building Kwaku Osei’s journey into leadership How nonprofits share […]
INNOVATE STATE: Championing Change
INNOVATE STATE: Championing Change
Innovate State: Championing Change, hosted by the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation on on Jan. 23, at Michigan State University, featured Flozell Adams, Founder of the Fairman-Adams Project.
CLIENT STORY: Kwik Car Wash: Kwik’s Express Detailing: Fast, Affordable Car Care That Feels Brand New
CLIENT STORY: Kwik Car Wash: Kwik’s Express Detailing: Fast, Affordable Car Care That Feels Brand New
Most car owners know the feeling—crumbs scattered across the seats, sticky fingerprints on the doors, or a faint but persistent odor from forgotten snacks in the back. Cars are more than just vehicles; they’re extensions of daily life. Between commuting, family errands, and road trips, keeping them spotless can feel impossible. That’s where **Kwik’s Express Detailing** steps in, offering a quick, affordable, and thorough solution that brings back that “fresh-off-the-lot” feeling.
This blog takes a closer look at what makes Kwik’s service unique, why customers keep coming back, and how they’re changing the way […]
Inside the Award-Winning Girl Scouts “Four Pillars of Girl Scouting”: An UnoDeuce Multimedia Deucey Award Interview with Brenna West
Inside the Award-Winning Girl Scouts “Four Pillars of Girl Scouting”: An UnoDeuce Multimedia Deucey Award Interview with Brenna West
If you’ve ever wanted to know what really makes the Girl Scouts tick—and why their videos keep taking home trophies—you’re in the right place. This year, at the buzzing UnoDeuce Multimedia Deucey Awards, Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan and their standout leader Brenna West scored the “Most Entertaining Video of the Year” for a production packed with energy, heart, and information. Think cookies, courage, and a lot more than crafts.
This blog takes you behind the scenes with Brenna, exploring how the “Four Pillars” video came together, what it means to […]
EXPERT CONNEXIONS: Comply-YES: Compliance Challenges for Credit Unions
EXPERT CONNEXIONS: Comply-YES: Compliance Challenges for Credit Unions
What if compliance isn’t a roadblock — but your biggest business advantage?
In this episode of Expert Connexions, host Julie Holton Smith together with Melissa Osborn, Chief Operating Officer of Comply-YES!, explore how compliance done right can accelerate growth, especially for small but mighty credit unions and community-based organizations.
Melissa shares what it means to lead with intention in a heavily regulated space — and how even the most complex compliance strategies can empower businesses to scale with confidence.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ How compliance can fuel innovation instead of slowing it down
✅ The biggest regulatory risks most small businesses overlook
✅ Why […]