The Welsh Wire Archive

Today on The Welsh Wire, Welsh & Associates CEO Sheri Welsh interviews Marlee D’Arco, President and CEO of Safety Services, Inc. in Kalamazoo, about her journey into leadership of her family’s business.

The Welsh Wire features professional recruiting expert Sheri Welsh and moderator Mike Rogers. Listen in as leaders from a wide array of small to mid-size west Michigan companies weigh in and share their experiences and insights on a variety of business topics, including employee retention challenges and recruitment success stories.

The Welsh Wire: Transitioning Leadership in a Family-Owned Business ft. Marlee D’Arco

As part one of a special presentation on The Welsh Wire, Welsh & Associates CEO Sheri Welsh discusses a new collaboration addressing Michigan’s urgent need for well-trained STEM graduates, joined by guests from Western Michigan University (WMU).

This collaboration between Welsh & Associates and WMU’s Optional Practical Training (OPT) program will connect local businesses with international STEM students at WMU, guiding them through the legal employment requirements.

Sheri is joined by Dr. Steve Butt, Dean of WMU’s College of Engineering and Applied Sciences; Dr. Paulo Zagalo-Melo, Associate Provost for WMU’s Institute for Global Education; and Lee Ryder, former Senior Director of International Student and Scholar Services at WMU. Together, they explore how this collaboration will benefit both students and local businesses.

The Welsh Wire features professional recruiting expert Sheri Welsh and moderator Mike Rogers. Listen in as leaders from a wide array of small to mid-size west Michigan companies weigh in and share their experiences and insights on a variety of business topics, including employee retention challenges and recruitment success stories.

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The Welsh Wire: Bridging the STEM Talent Gap in Michigan Through College OPT Programs - Part 1

How can your business adapt to the demographic changes rolling across Michigan and get the employees you need to be successful?

Last month, in the first part of a special presentation on The Welsh Wire, Welsh & Associates CEO Sheri Welsh and her guests laid the groundwork for tackling Michigan’s pressing need for well-trained STEM graduates. Listen to part 1 on Soundcloud.

Today in part two, Sheri continues her discussion with Dr. Steve Butt, Dean of WMU’s College of Engineering and Applied Sciences; Dr. Paulo Zagalo-Melo, Associate Provost for WMU’s Institute for Global Education; and Lee Ryder, former Senior Director of International Student and Scholar Services at WMU.

The Welsh Wire features professional recruiting expert Sheri Welsh and moderator Mike Rogers. Listen in as leaders from a wide array of small to mid-size west Michigan companies weigh in and share their experiences and insights on a variety of business topics, including employee retention challenges and recruitment success stories.

The Welsh Wire: Bridging the STEM Talent Gap in Michigan Through College OPT Programs - Part 2

Many family-owned businesses struggle with managing growth and family dynamics. To get some insights into how to successfully navigate that process, Welsh & Associates CEO Sheri Welsh talks with Michelle Timmerman, Vice President and General Manager of Grand Rapids-based Direct Supply Inc. This episode is sponsored by the Family Business Alliance.

The Welsh Wire features professional recruiting expert Sheri Welsh and moderator Mike Rogers. Listen in as leaders from a wide array of small to mid-size west Michigan companies weigh in and share their experiences and insights on a variety of business topics, including employee retention challenges and recruitment success stories.

The Welsh Wire: Managing Business Growth and Family Dynamics ft. Michelle Timmerman

Today, Welsh & Associates CEO Sheri Welsh talks with Know Honesty Founder Ken Bogard and Co-Founder and Chief of Staff Grace Gavin to discuss the launch of their book and their journey in promoting open and honest communication in workplaces.

The Grand Rapids-based Know Honesty Movement, founded in 2016, is helping organizations, professionals, and individuals break down their divisions and experience real communication. 

The Welsh Wire features professional recruiting expert Sheri Welsh and moderator Mike Rogers. Listen in as leaders from a wide array of small to mid-size west Michigan companies weigh in and share their experiences and insights on a variety of business topics, including employee retention challenges and recruitment success stories.

The Welsh Wire: Know Honesty Book Release, ft. Ken Bogard and Grace Gavin from Know Honesty

The Welsh Wire - Where Talent & Business Connect in West Michigan

The Welsh Wire features moderator Mike Rogers and professional recruiting expert Sheri Welsh in this weekly podcast. Listen in as leaders from a wide array of small to mid-size West Michigan companies weigh in and share their experiences and insights on a variety of business topics including employee retention challenges and recruitment success stories. For more information, visit www.welshandassociates.net.