Originally uploaded October 9th
Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Jason Cords, Executive Manager, Shaheen Chevrolet, Shaheen Cadillac, Lansing, MI

Sponsored recent Mobility & Talent Luncheon of MBN Speakers Series, thanks!

Two days before that, Shaheen was busy with the 5TH ANNUAL SHAHEEN CHEVROLET CAR SHOW, tell us about that?
(Corvettes, Sparrow Children's Center)

Your website states you're #1 in the nation for CarBravo Sales,... what does that mean?

Pre-owned vehicle values have been up over the last few years, I understand you have instant cash offers?

The Elephant in the room, the UAW Big3 talks, how does that impact dealerships like Shaheen?

Are there any new models Shaheen, or your customers - are anticipating for the 2024 model year? 

We're a business network, tell us about the work trucks you have access to?

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Michigan Business Beat | Jason Cords, Shaheen Chevrolet, Shaheen Cadillac, News and Website Updates

Originally uploaded Oct. 18th
For Media Business Episode 60:

Tony Conley welcomes back Mr. Patrick L. Anderson founded Anderson Economic Group in 1996 and currently serves as the company’s principal and chief executive officer.

Anderson Economic Group is one of the most recognized boutique consulting firms in the United States, and has been a consultant for states such as Michigan, Kentucky, North Carolina, Wisconsin and Ohio; the Province of Ontario; manufacturers that include General Motors, Ford, DaimlerChrysler, Honda; retailers such as Meijer and Kmart; telecommunications companies such as SBC and AT&T; utilities like ITC; the University of Michigan, University of Chicago, and other colleges and universities; and franchisees of Anheuser-Busch, Molson, Coors, Miller, Harley-Davidson, Mercedes-Benz, Suzuki, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Ford, Lincoln, and Avis products.
Mr. Anderson has written over 100 published works, including the Economics of Business Valuation from Stanford University Press. Five of his articles, “Pocketbook Issues and the Presidency,” “The Value of Private Businesses in the United States,” “Policy Uncertainty and Persistent Unemployment,” “Firm Strategy and Business Location Decisions: Comparing Modern and Traditional Methods,” and “Blue Smoke and Seers: Measuring Latent Demand for Cannabis Products in a Partially Criminalized Market” have earned awards for outstanding writing from the National Association of Business Economics.

Mr. Anderson has taken a leading role in several major public policy initiatives in his home state. He was the author of the 1992 Term Limit Amendment to the Michigan Constitution, and the 2006 initiated law that repealed the state’s 4-decade-old Single Business Tax. His firm’s work resulted in a wage increase for home help workers in 2006, the creation of a Michigan EITC in 2008, and the repeal of the item pricing law in 2011. Before founding Anderson Economic Group, Mr. Anderson was the deputy budget director for the State of Michigan under Governor John Engler, and chief of staff for the Michigan Department of State.

Mr. Anderson is a graduate of the University of Michigan, where he earned a Master of Public Policy degree and a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science. He is a member of the National Association for Business Economics and the National Association of Forensic Economists. The Michigan Chamber of Commerce awarded Mr. Anderson its 2006 Leadership Michigan Distinguished Alumni award for his civic and professional accomplishments. The University of Michigan, Ford School of Public Policy awarded him its Neil Staebler Award for civic participation in 2014.

This conversation discusses the UAW strike will affect Michigan's and the U.S. economy in the short and long terms.

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Media Business | Patrick Anderson - How Media and Economists Deal with Strikes

In this week’s episode, host Kristin Hayes talks with Sebastian Blanco, editor-in-chief at SAE Media Group and a journalist on the automotive and vehicle-technology beat. This episode jump-starts a multipart series on electric vehicles (EVs), including the most practical matters that EV users need to know. In this first episode of the series, Blanco discusses the foundations of EV ownership. He covers different EV makes and models, the logistics of charging EVs at home and on the road, pro tips for locating charging stations through smartphone apps and other resources, and insights on EV maintenance based on his experience. 

Future episodes dive deeper on battery technology, charging stations, and driver experience. Listen in and stay tuned for those additional episodes in this series! Please let us know if we’ve missed any questions that you’re curious about; we may address those in a future podcast episode or blog post. And if you’re not interested in EV-ery detail, then tune back in after a few weeks, when we’ll return to our normally scheduled programming, which covers all kinds of topics in environmental economics.

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Related episodes in this series:

Demystifying Electric Vehicle Ownership, with Sebastian Blanco; https://soundcloud.com/resourcesradio/demystifying-electric-vehicle-ownership-with-sebastian-blanco

Innovations in Electric Vehicle Batteries, with Micah Ziegler; https://soundcloud.com/resourcesradio/innovations-in-electric-vehicle-batteries-with-micah-ziegler

Expanding Access to Electric Vehicle Chargers, with Kimathi Boothe; https://soundcloud.com/resourcesradio/expanding-access-to-electric-vehicle-chargers-with-kimathi-boothe

Electric Road Trip: The Pros and Cons of Electric Vehicle Ownership, with Kristin Hayes; https://soundcloud.com/resourcesradio/electric-road-trip-the-pros-and-cons-of-electric-vehicle-ownership-with-kristin-hayes

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References and recommendations:

PlugShare app for electric vehicle charging infrastructure; https://www.plugshare.com/

Flo app for electric vehicle charging infrastructure; https://www.flo.com/products/software/flo-mobile-app/

Alternative Fuels Data Center from the US Department of Energy; https://afdc.energy.gov/

“Transport Evolved” YouTube series; https://www.youtube.com/transportevolved

“State of Charge” YouTube series; https://www.youtube.com/StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney

Demystifying Electric Vehicle Ownership, with Sebastian Blanco

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Brian Shoaf, Director, Government Relations Director, Detroit Regional Chamber, Detroit, MI
Discussing the federal proposal to terminate agreement between Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico:

There were several questions raised regarding Delta Air Lines & Aeromexico agreement at risk:

Brian Shoaf, Government Relations Director with the Detroit Regional Chamber is here to talk today about a federal proposal involving Delta Airlines and Aeromexico that would impact the Michigan business community and consumers. The federal department action would disrupt  seamless leisure and business travel between the U.S. and Mexico and would harm Michigan's economy. Welcome Brian.

Tell us about the federal proposal to terminate a partnership between the two airlines and why the Detroit Chamber thinks the decision should be reconsidered?

Brian: A federal proposal to terminate a vital partnership between Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico would put local flights and jobs in jeopardy.  The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) proposed the termination of the Joint Cooperation Agreement (JCA) between Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico in January 2024 without any prior notice due to unrelated change's to Mexico's aviation policy. The administration's decision is drastic, punitive, counterproductive and unprecedented.

A final decision is expected this fall. This proposed action is troubling for Metro Detroit businesses and will also concern consumers once they become aware of it. 45 million-plus travelers have benefitted from this strategic partnership. Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico have operated 264,000-plus flights and flown 386 million miles, equalizing 15,500 trips around the world.

Brian, Tell us more about this agreement?

Brian: Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico's successful strategic partnership was approved by the DOT in 2016. This partnership has created and supported thousands of jobs in both countries, US and Mexico, and has led to a substantial increase in service and consumer choice between the U.S. and Mexico.

What is the impact of this proposal on the Delta and Aeromexico partnership Brian?

Brian: The termination of this partnership would put up to 23 flight routes between the US and Mexico at risk of cancelation, including 5 that go in and out of Detroit Metro Airport. In 2023, these 5 routes served more than 440,000 passengers. The cancelation of these important flight routes would decrease market competition.

Many Michigan businesses benefit from this strategic partnership, including the Detroit Three automakers?

Brian: Yes. These flights are now essential components of their businesses and allow product purchasers and plant managers to travel between the two essential hubs in less than five hours. Eliminating these direct flights will lead to less efficient travel, resulting in lost production time and quality of our products. This partnership provides direct flights to the Detroit three automakers' manufacturing plants in Mexico. These direct routes have become essential components of the assembly line, allowing product purchasers and plant managers to freely travel between the two hubs in less than 5 hours. 

How does this partnership between the two airlines impact tourism?

Brian: Estimates show that around half a million Mexican tourists visited Michigan in 2023, beach towns and small businesses depend on strong summer tourism months. The loss of direct flights between DTW and Mexico will serve as a significant barrier for prospective Michigan tourists costing Michigan $1,500 per visitor. 

What is the bottom line here Brian?

Brian: When this decision comes to fruition, no other airline will be able to fill the void that Delta’s hub capacity at Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) currently occupies. The DOT should consider the economic impacts that will result from fewer flights out of DTW and let the partnership stand.

Michigan Business Beat | Brian Shoaf, Detroit Regional Chamber - Delta Air Lines/Aeromexico Proposal

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