https://simplecast.com 760 WJR's Lloyd Jackson talks with highly skilled and successful electrical contractors about the exciting developments in electrical, data, and security systems for the industrial, commercial, and residential markets. Presented by NECA (The National Electrical Contractors Association). en Mon, 8 Jun 2026 04:25:00 +0000 Mon, 8 Jun 2026 18:49:30 +0000 https://powering-michigans-future.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/51e42878-f1e7-4a15-8016-b011524d9dac/9ff500c7-262d-4487-bc0b-a39073236401/3000x3000/wjr-20powering-20michigans-20future-20pod-20title.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://powering-michigans-future.simplecast.com episodic 760 WJR's Lloyd Jackson talks with highly skilled and successful electrical contractors about the exciting developments in electrical, data, and security systems for the industrial, commercial, and residential markets. Presented by NECA (The National Electrical Contractors Association). Cumulus Media Detroit false https://feeds.simplecast.com/ynnk4fSx Cumulus Broadcasting Curtis.Paul@cumulus.com 109f7a46-ffbe-4dbe-8bf5-2082480dc733 Mon, 8 Jun 2026 04:25:00 +0000 Curtis.Paul@cumulus.com (Cumulus Broadcasting) https://powering-michigans-future.simplecast.com/episodes/maria-salamianos-powering-michigans-future-special-edition-1y2Ka_Gt Maria Silamianos ~ Powering Michigan's Future Special Edition Cumulus Broadcasting 00:05:10 June 8, 2026 ~ 760 WJR’s Lloyd Jackson speaks with collabPEO CEO and Co-Founder Maria Silamianos about helping businesses streamline HR, compliance, and workforce management. She shares how a high-touch service model combined with modern technology is supporting companies in a complex, evolving workplace. June 8, 2026 ~ 760 WJR’s Lloyd Jackson speaks with collabPEO CEO and Co-Founder Maria Silamianos about helping businesses streamline HR, compliance, and workforce management. She shares how a high-touch service model combined with modern technology is supporting companies in a complex, evolving workplace. false full 22 e2c7d7bc-72a3-4993-9c8e-4cd8b2bcb1e3 Mon, 8 Jun 2026 04:20:00 +0000 Curtis.Paul@cumulus.com (Cumulus Broadcasting) https://powering-michigans-future.simplecast.com/episodes/pat-mcclosky-powering-michigans-future-special-edition-qRlXemaa Pat McClosky ~ Powering Michigan's Future Special Edition Cumulus Broadcasting 00:03:32 June 8, 2026 ~ 760 WJR’s Lloyd Jackson speaks with Motor City Electric Company Director of Business Development Pat McClosky about the company’s role in major Detroit projects and its growing footprint in energy and infrastructure. He also discusses why skilled trades offer strong career paths for the next generation. June 8, 2026 ~ 760 WJR’s Lloyd Jackson speaks with Motor City Electric Company Director of Business Development Pat McClosky about the company’s role in major Detroit projects and its growing footprint in energy and infrastructure. He also discusses why skilled trades offer strong career paths for the next generation. false full 21 f9be7ac7-7be7-447f-9443-0888fbea2998 Mon, 8 Jun 2026 04:15:00 +0000 Curtis.Paul@cumulus.com (Cumulus Broadcasting) https://powering-michigans-future.simplecast.com/episodes/tiffany-gunter-powering-michigans-future-special-edition-7pIlwD03 Tiffany Gunter ~ Powering Michigan's Future Special Edition Cumulus Broadcasting 00:07:45 June 8, 2026 ~ 760 WJR’s Lloyd Jackson speaks with SMART General Manager and CEO Tiffany Gunter about how public transit is evolving through microtransit and on-demand service. She highlights how expanded transit access can drive economic opportunity, improve mobility, and better connect communities across Southeast Michigan. June 8, 2026 ~ 760 WJR’s Lloyd Jackson speaks with SMART General Manager and CEO Tiffany Gunter about how public transit is evolving through microtransit and on-demand service. She highlights how expanded transit access can drive economic opportunity, improve mobility, and better connect communities across Southeast Michigan. false full 20 fd0586a9-7992-4307-bfa3-6697c900823f Mon, 8 Jun 2026 04:10:00 +0000 Curtis.Paul@cumulus.com (Cumulus Broadcasting) https://powering-michigans-future.simplecast.com/episodes/dave-girodat-and-steve-davis-powering-michigans-future-special-edition-udM74k4D Dave Girodat and Steve Davis ~ Powering Michigan's Future Special Edition Cumulus Broadcasting 00:08:27 June 8, 2026 ~ 760 WJR’s Lloyd Jackson speaks with Fifth Third Bank Regional Chairman Dave Girodat and Regional President Steve Davis about the bank’s acquisition of Comerica and what it means for customers across Michigan. They share how the combined organization plans to expand services, strengthen communities, and deliver greater access statewide. June 8, 2026 ~ 760 WJR’s Lloyd Jackson speaks with Fifth Third Bank Regional Chairman Dave Girodat and Regional President Steve Davis about the bank’s acquisition of Comerica and what it means for customers across Michigan. They share how the combined organization plans to expand services, strengthen communities, and deliver greater access statewide. false full 19 017f7cd6-fb83-4a2b-af77-bba353af7105 Mon, 8 Jun 2026 04:05:00 +0000 Curtis.Paul@cumulus.com (Cumulus Broadcasting) https://powering-michigans-future.simplecast.com/episodes/kelly-lovati-powering-michigans-future-special-edition-E_FY_Lfz Kelly Lovati ~ Powering Michigan's Future Special Edition Cumulus Broadcasting 00:04:30 June 8, 2026 ~ 760 WJR’s Lloyd Jackson speaks with Macomb County Chamber CEO Kelly Lovati about the critical role of Selfridge Air National Guard Base in the regional economy and national defense. They also explore workforce challenges and emerging opportunities in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, and the growing “blue economy.” June 8, 2026 ~ 760 WJR’s Lloyd Jackson speaks with Macomb County Chamber CEO Kelly Lovati about the critical role of Selfridge Air National Guard Base in the regional economy and national defense. They also explore workforce challenges and emerging opportunities in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, and the growing “blue economy.” false full 18 cd916193-040c-4947-925a-8583103a9c08 Mon, 8 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0000 Curtis.Paul@cumulus.com (Cumulus Broadcasting) https://powering-michigans-future.simplecast.com/episodes/margaret-anderson-powering-michigans-future-special-edition-8_BljwAg Margaret Anderson ~ Powering Michigan's Future Special Edition Cumulus Broadcasting 00:04:13 June 8, 2026 ~ 760 WJR’s Lloyd Jackson speaks with Health Alliance Plan by Henry Ford Health President Margaret Anderson about the newly rebranded Health Alliance Plan and its integration with Henry Ford Health. She explains how value-based care, digital innovation, and affordability initiatives are reshaping access and outcomes for Michigan patients. June 8, 2026 ~ 760 WJR’s Lloyd Jackson speaks with Health Alliance Plan by Henry Ford Health President Margaret Anderson about the newly rebranded Health Alliance Plan and its integration with Henry Ford Health. She explains how value-based care, digital innovation, and affordability initiatives are reshaping access and outcomes for Michigan patients. false full 17 c8d1dde7-f458-41de-ae70-36d8c57b9dfe Wed, 27 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000 Curtis.Paul@cumulus.com (Cumulus Broadcasting) https://powering-michigans-future.simplecast.com/episodes/powering-michigans-future-live-from-the-mackinac-policy-conference-Cq_cUhN_ Powering Michigan's Future ~ Live From the Mackinac Policy Conference Cumulus Broadcasting 00:37:50 May 27, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson hosts a live discussion from the Yankee Rebel Tavern on Mackinac Island for the Mackinac Policy Conference, featuring discussions on the economic impact of Selfridge Air National Guard Base, the growth of data centers in Michigan, and improvements in healthcare and public transit. May 27, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson hosts a live discussion from the Yankee Rebel Tavern on Mackinac Island for the Mackinac Policy Conference, featuring discussions on the economic impact of Selfridge Air National Guard Base, the growth of data centers in Michigan, and improvements in healthcare and public transit. false full 16 bf4fd1cc-99aa-41ac-a05c-bfa131b46128 Sun, 22 Feb 2026 23:00:00 +0000 Curtis.Paul@cumulus.com (Cumulus Broadcasting) https://powering-michigans-future.simplecast.com/episodes/powering-michigans-future-detroits-building-boom-and-the-workforce-behind-it-1UkhKRKM Powering Michigan's Future ~ Detroit’s Building Boom and the Workforce Behind It Cumulus Broadcasting 00:37:50 Feb. 23, 2026 ~ Detroit’s electrical contracting industry is surging with major data‑center builds, downtown redevelopment, and rapid advances in automation and AI driving new demand. Jason Head, executive director of the Southeastern Michigan chapter of NECA, explains how contractors are meeting that growth while navigating a tightening workforce pipeline. Listen as Jason shares the opportunities emerging across the field and what it takes to stay competitive as the industry evolves. Feb. 23, 2026 ~ Detroit’s electrical contracting industry is surging with major data‑center builds, downtown redevelopment, and rapid advances in automation and AI driving new demand. Jason Head, executive director of the Southeastern Michigan chapter of NECA, explains how contractors are meeting that growth while navigating a tightening workforce pipeline. Listen as Jason shares the opportunities emerging across the field and what it takes to stay competitive as the industry evolves. false full 15 d599df6d-90bc-4927-84ab-da5f9f8dedd8 Wed, 28 May 2025 04:00:00 +0000 Curtis.Paul@cumulus.com (Cumulus Broadcasting) https://powering-michigans-future.simplecast.com/episodes/powering-michigans-future-may-28-2024-CVq_NLHY Powering Michigan's Future ~ May 28, 2025 Cumulus Broadcasting 00:36:35 May 28, 2025 ~ Lloyd Jackson is live from the Yankee Rebel Tavern on Mackinac Island for the Mackinac Policy Conference. May 28, 2025 ~ Lloyd Jackson is live from the Yankee Rebel Tavern on Mackinac Island for the Mackinac Policy Conference. false full 14 b585e872-78c7-4619-9ea1-6a51ad18fd41 Sat, 7 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000 Curtis.Paul@cumulus.com (Cumulus Broadcasting) https://powering-michigans-future.simplecast.com/episodes/powering-michigans-future-dec-7-2024-l_BVoClf Powering Michigan's Future ~ Dec. 7, 2024 Cumulus Broadcasting 00:37:29 Powering Michigan's Future ~ Dec. 7, 2024 Powering Michigan's Future ~ Dec. 7, 2024 false full 13 ebd07b28-3b8d-4957-be00-eb14539f391d Sat, 23 Nov 2024 21:00:00 +0000 Curtis.Paul@cumulus.com (Cumulus Broadcasting) https://powering-michigans-future.simplecast.com/episodes/powering-michigans-future-nov-23-2024-yUZJoj9h Powering Michigan's Future ~ Nov. 23, 2024 Cumulus Broadcasting 00:35:26 Powering Michigan's Future ~ Nov. 23, 2024 Powering Michigan's Future ~ Nov. 23, 2024 false full 12 316c668e-8c2a-4622-b220-b1fcd1283d8b Thu, 30 May 2024 00:45:01 +0000 Curtis.Paul@cumulus.com (Cumulus Broadcasting) https://powering-michigans-future.simplecast.com/episodes/powering-michigans-future-may-29-2024-live-from-the-2024-mackinac-policy-conference-bezVXNTW Powering Michigan's Future - May 29, 2024 | LIVE from the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference Cumulus Broadcasting 00:38:13 false full 11 a891c822-0c2c-4a87-bd02-4f7757c2d370 Sun, 19 May 2024 16:00:00 +0000 Curtis.Paul@cumulus.com (Cumulus Broadcasting) https://powering-michigans-future.simplecast.com/episodes/powering-michigans-future-may-19-2024-zLAesL5l Powering Michigan's Future - May 19, 2024 Cumulus Broadcasting 00:34:22 Powering Michigan's Future - May 19, 2024 Powering Michigan's Future - May 19, 2024 false full 10 038da17c-d772-451b-953e-159fe5a2e766 Sun, 18 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000 Curtis.Paul@cumulus.com (Cumulus Broadcasting) https://powering-michigans-future.simplecast.com/episodes/powering-michigans-future-feb-18-2024-5Ppq8GRV Powering Michigan's Future - Feb. 18, 2024 Cumulus Broadcasting 00:39:06 Powering Michigan's Future - Feb. 18, 2024 Powering Michigan's Future - Feb. 18, 2024 false full 9 69efd8ed-8852-417a-8177-d45628c00f98 Thu, 1 Jun 2023 02:03:12 +0000 Curtis.Paul@cumulus.com (Cumulus Broadcasting) https://powering-michigans-future.simplecast.com/episodes/powering-michigans-future-may-31-2023-wEnqYjgL Powering Michigan's Future - May 31, 2023 Cumulus Broadcasting 00:36:58 Powering Michigan's Future - May 31, 2023 Powering Michigan's Future - May 31, 2023 false full 8 944047e7-4f33-4c0e-9cff-a57bbccb3893 Tue, 23 May 2023 23:00:00 +0000 Curtis.Paul@cumulus.com (Cumulus Broadcasting) https://powering-michigans-future.simplecast.com/episodes/powering-michigans-future-may-23-2023-S7Cqs3pC Powering Michigan's Future ~ May 23, 2023 Cumulus Broadcasting 00:44:30 May 23, 2023 ~ Host Loyd Jackson talks about career opportunities in the electrical contracting industry and explores the new NECA Careers Platform, which makes in easy to connect with dozens of electrical contracting companies looking to fill career positions. May 23, 2023 ~ Host Loyd Jackson talks about career opportunities in the electrical contracting industry and explores the new NECA Careers Platform, which makes in easy to connect with dozens of electrical contracting companies looking to fill career positions. false full 7 4d57f8d5-d8d0-4fb3-9dcc-d0a8efbdcae4 Sat, 28 Jan 2023 05:00:00 +0000 Curtis.Paul@cumulus.com (Cumulus Broadcasting) https://powering-michigans-future.simplecast.com/episodes/inside-outside-guys-special-neca-ibew-january-28-2023-AIhwkcWR Inside Outside Guys Special: NECA / IBEW ~ January 28, 2023 Cumulus Broadcasting 00:39:21 Inside Outside Guys Special: NECA / IBEW ~ January 28, 2023 Inside Outside Guys Special: NECA / IBEW ~ January 28, 2023 false full 6 6a3e19c5-f125-4080-9b99-b16c02c2bb61 Sun, 18 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000 Curtis.Paul@cumulus.com (Cumulus Broadcasting) https://powering-michigans-future.simplecast.com/episodes/powering-michigans-future-december-18-2022-8_EdjbPS Powering Michigan's Future ~ December 18, 2022 Cumulus Broadcasting 00:38:45 Powering Michigan's Future ~ December 18, 2022 Powering Michigan's Future ~ December 18, 2022 false full 5 8dd20094-f8f1-494d-bdab-c823eda7c4ca Sun, 20 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000 Curtis.Paul@cumulus.com (Cumulus Broadcasting) https://powering-michigans-future.simplecast.com/episodes/powering-michigans-future-november-20-2022-zZON7lUD Powering Michigan's Future ~ November 20, 2022 Cumulus Broadcasting 00:37:59 Powering Michigan's Future ~ November 20, 2022 Powering Michigan's Future ~ November 20, 2022 false full 4 79915de9-e293-4ced-bc94-c50d0ec06c8f Sun, 12 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0000 Curtis.Paul@cumulus.com (Cumulus Broadcasting) https://powering-michigans-future.simplecast.com/episodes/powering-michigans-future-june-12-2022-6qCFmnxR Powering Michigan's Future ~ June 12, 2022 Cumulus Broadcasting 00:37:50 Powering Michigan's Future ~ June 12, 2022 Powering Michigan's Future ~ June 12, 2022 false full 3 72671ee7-a747-42e6-8397-e92116b1e357 Fri, 3 Jun 2022 00:09:02 +0000 Curtis.Paul@cumulus.com (Cumulus Broadcasting) https://powering-michigans-future.simplecast.com/episodes/powering-michigans-future-mackinac-island-june-2-2022-CwwVVrKx Powering Michigan's Future - Mackinac Island - June 2, 2022 Cumulus Broadcasting 00:38:43 Powering Michigan's Future - Mackinac Island - June 2, 2022 Powering Michigan's Future - Mackinac Island - June 2, 2022 false full 2 4fa5c950-543c-4ee0-a1e6-809fcfcc1361 Wed, 30 Mar 2022 16:03:23 +0000 Curtis.Paul@cumulus.com (Cumulus Broadcasting) https://powering-michigans-future.simplecast.com/episodes/powering-michigans-future-april-3-2022-mVWXWQfQ Powering Michigan's Future ~ April 3, 2022 Cumulus Broadcasting 00:40:23 March 30, 2022 ~ On this episode of Powering Michigan's Future, host Lloyd Jackson talks about the rapidly expanding electric vehicle market, the EV chargers that are needed to support market expansion, and several exciting signature projects happening in Detroit. Guests include Senior Vice President with Motor City Electric Company Pat McCloskey, Vice President of Human Resources with Motor City Electric Company Courtney McInerney, and Director of MTD Consulting and National Director of the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program Jennifer Mefford. Powering Michigan's Future is sponsored by the National Electrical Contractors Association and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 58. March 30, 2022 ~ On this episode of Powering Michigan's Future, host Lloyd Jackson talks about the rapidly expanding electric vehicle market, the EV chargers that are needed to support market expansion, and several exciting signature projects happening in Detroit. Guests include Senior Vice President with Motor City Electric Company Pat McCloskey, Vice President of Human Resources with Motor City Electric Company Courtney McInerney, and Director of MTD Consulting and National Director of the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program Jennifer Mefford. Powering Michigan's Future is sponsored by the National Electrical Contractors Association and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 58. false full 1