Originally  uploaded September 19, re-edited October 17th.
Chris Holman welcomes back Benjamin Bakken, CFP®, CEPA®, Senior Vice President, Lansing Market Director of Tri-Star Trust Bank.

Welcome back Ben, it's been a couple of years, remind the Michigan business community about Tri-Star Trust Bank, especially what sets you apart?

You were in East Lansing, now in the Stadium District of Lansing, talk about that move and what it's meant for TriStar?

You were on hand this week for the MBN Speakers Series with Tom Kelly of Automation Alley, what did you think about that?

You shared some insightful points about the real trends in the economy on Tuesday could you run through that for our viewers?

In general what are your clients looking for in 2024, has that changed in the past few years?

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Michigan Business Beat | Ben Bakken, Tri-Star Trust Bank - Growth, Economic Trends in Late 2024

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Chris Holman speaks with Tom Kelly, President & CEO, Automation Alley at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference.

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1. Juan Buitrago - Emerald (Original Mix) [Juicebox Music]
2. Sebastian Sellares - Timeless Era (Extended Mix) [Anjunadeep]
3. ALPHA21 - Into the Reality (Redspace Remix) [PURRFECTION]
4. Kyotto - Trigger (Original Mix) [Mango Alley]
5. Andrés Moris - The Story We Tell (Jiminy Hop Remix) [Juicebox Music]
6. GMJ - Feel Inside (Original Mix) [meanwhile]
7. Patch Park - Don't Stop (Guy J Remix) [District Rec]
8. Kasey Taylor & Jamie Stevens - Round Around ( Original Mix ) [District Rec]
9. Alex O'Rion - Emergency ( Original Mix ) [Solis]

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1.  WISEKIDS - Baiana´ (Afro House Remix)
2.  Levi feat. Orem - Electric Feel (Extended Mix)
3.  Jacko, Chelsea Como - Wind (Original Mix)
4.  Alley SA - Mbali (Extended Mix)
5.  Marino Canal & Kotier - Shadow (Original Mix)
6.  The Gospel Of Thomas — For The Children Who Have Fallen From Grace (Extended Mix)
7.  Yulia Niko & Tim Engelhardt - Haunted Ft. Sky7 (Samm Remix)
8.  Rayomand - Wilderness Waltz (Original Mix)
9.  DJ T., Cari Golden - City Life (Birds Of Mind Extended Remix)
10. RIVE - Anima (Clawz SG Remix)
11. Nairo, Evokings, DOT (BR) - Chuva de Verão (Extended Mix)
12. Mathilde Nordberg - Wish You Were Here (Extended Mix)
13. AQUO - Changes (Original Mix)
14. Jody Wisternoff & Nox Vahn feat. Natascha Polké - Tales From Beyond (Extended Mix)

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Originally uploaded October 29th, re-edited Nov. 26th.
Chris Holman welcomes Tom Kelly, President & CEO, Automation Alley, Troy, MI.

Chris had several things he wanted to catch up on with Tom:
Q. Before we get started, can you remind our listeners what Project DIAMOnD is?

Project DIAMOnD –which stands for distributed, independent, agile manufacturing on demand – is an initiative powered by Automation Alley and funded by Oakland County, Michigan.

Project DIAMOnD was developed in October 2020 to accelerate digital transformation among Michigan manufacturers. In Phase I of the program, which was funded by $10 million from Oakland County and $2 million from Macomb County, Automation Alley distributed 300 3D printers to small- and mid-size manufacturers at no cost, provided workforce training, and networked the printers to be used to fulfill emergency orders at scale.

In 2021, the network concept was validated, as it printed and shipped 8,000 tourniquet parts to fulfill a request from the Ukrainian Defense Ministry. The parts allowed for the assembling of more than 2,600 tourniquets to help those in need of medical assistance during the Russian assault on Ukraine.

Q: Project DIAMOnD recently opened a Digital Transformation Center in Auburn Hills. Can you tell us more about this?

Of course! It provides companies access to industrial 3D printing equipment, training and support. The new Digital Transformation Center (DTC) is supported by Geofabrica, an Auburn Hills, Michigan business that specializes in the development of custom 3D printing systems and processes for industrial applications. Through the DTC, Project DIAMOnD companies will have access to additive manufacturing courses, a team of experts, and access to additional 3D printers to test and make products.

Q: Wow, so this center is really helping to transform the region and state into a magnet for advanced manufacturing and training. What can companies learn at this center?

At the Digital Transformation Center, Project DIAMOnD participants will learn how to transform their businesses from a capital and process-based mindset to a design and intellectual property mindset facilitated by 3D printing. This encompasses having an opportunity to launch and validate products before investing in industrial additive manufacturing equipment. They will also retain access to 3D print and post-process products, without the burden of owning and operating complex equipment.

Q: What else does the DTC provide?
Beyond 3D printing equipment, the DTC will provide access to industrial 3D scanners and advanced modeling and measurement software. Companies will also be able to upload and order parts through the DTC.

Q: What companies are eligible to use the center? How can companies get involved in Project DIAMOnD?

At this time, Project DIAMOnD is open exclusively to small- and medium-sized companies located in Oakland County. However, if you're outside Oakland County, don't hesitate to apply! We're keen to gauge interest and may expand the program to your area in the future.

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To learn more about Project DIAMOnD, or if you are a small- or medium-sized manufacturer interested in joining the program, visit projectdiamond.org

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Michigan Business Beat | Tom Kelly, Automation Alley -  The Latest Evolutions of Project DIAMOnD

Chris Holman welcomes back Tom Kelly, President & CEO, Automation Alley, Troy, MI.
Q. Thanks for coming back to talk about Project DIAMOnD. We’ve had you on several times this year to talk about Project DIAMOnD but we understand that you got some very good news related to additional federal funding last week – can you tell us more about that?
Yes -- Project DIAMOnD just received $1.9 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that was allocated to us by the state of Michigan. The funding was announced last week by the Michigan Infrastructure Office.
In addition, to that, the Michigan Economic Development Corp. announced that it would contribute $475,000 in new funding and Automation Alley will also contribute $125,000 in new funding.
So, in total, that’s an additional $2.5 million.
Q. That’s great news. Can you tell us how you are going to use this additional funding?
Until now, we have been funded by Oakland, Macomb and Wayne Counties – but our goal is to expand our network of connected 3D printers to companies across the state.
This investment represents an important first step in our vision of scaling Project DIAMOnD statewide to empower small- and medium-sized manufacturers across Michigan.
This additional funding will support the expansion of Project DIAMOnD to 100 small and mid-sized manufacturers.
We have also committed to using a minimum of 40% of the funding for companies in disadvantaged or underserved communities across the state. Participating companies will have access to the Project DIAMOnD Digital Transformation Program – which opened earlier this earlier this year – and expert assistance at the Project DIAMOnD Digital Transformation Center (DTC) in Auburn Hills.
Q: Can you remind our listeners what that Digital Transformation Center is?
Of course! It provides companies access to industrial 3D printing equipment, training and support.
The new Digital Transformation Center (DTC) is supported by Geofabrica, an Auburn Hills, Michigan business that specializes in the development of custom 3D printing systems and processes for industrial applications.
Through the DTC, Project DIAMOnD companies will have access to additive manufacturing courses, a team of experts, and access to additional 3D printers to test and make products.
Q: Let’s take a step back – can you remind our listeners what Project DIAMOnD is?
Project DIAMOnD stands for distributed, independent, agile manufacturing on demand. It is an initiative powered by Automation Alley and funded by Oakland County, Michigan.
Project DIAMOnD was developed in October 2020 to help Michigan manufacturers accelerate their digital transformation.
It was initially funded with $10 million from Oakland County and $2 million from Macomb County.
We used that funding to distribute 300 3D printers to small- and mid-size manufacturers at no cost, and to teach them how to use them.
Q. If I recall correctly, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer expressed her support earlier this year at the Mackinac Policy Conference for the work that Automation Alley and Project DIAMOnD are doing – is that correct?
Yes, that’s correct. We held a press conference with the Governor at Mackinac back in May.
At the time, she expressed support for our plan to expand statewide. Last weeks’ announcement builds on the governor’s vision to expand the “Infrastructure for Innovation,” shared technology and resources that entrepreneurs and businesses can leverage to grow in Michigan.
We are very thankful to Governor for her support and for the state for its support.

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Michigan Business Beat | Tom Kelly, Automation Alley Reviews Project DIAMOnD Getting Grant Funding

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