Chris Holman welcomes back Mark McDaniel, President & CEO, Cinnaire, Lansing, MI.

Welcome back Mark, remind the Michigan business community about Cinnaire?

Tell us about Cinnaire Earning 2025 Top Workplace Award from the Detroit Free Press?

Cinnaire is bringing 211 New Units of Affordable & Permanent Supportive Housing to Brush Park, MI?

$5.9 Million AHP Award Will Support Affordable Housing Developments?

You're supporting Haven House Pancake Palooza again, remind the business community so they can Save the Date? 

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Cinnaire Earns 2025 Top Workplace Award from the Detroit Free Press
November 26, 2025
Cinnaire has been named a 2025 Detroit Free Press Top Workplace, an honor based entirely on feedback from our employees. The award recognizes organizations that foster a culture where people feel supported, connected, and aligned with their mission – values ...

Bringing 211 New Units of Affordable & Permanent Supportive Housing to Brush Park MI. 
November 20, 2025
The City of Detroit joined partners MHT Housing, Inc., Kirsten’s Touch, Inc. lead by Bishop Charles H. Ellis III, and Cinnaire to break ground on four new buildings that will bring 211 units of new affordable and permanent supportive housing ...

Mark will be returning as a Star Server for the 2026 Haven House Pancake Palooza.

For more than a decade, this event has held a special place in my heart. Together, we've raised over $282,000 to help families facing homelessness find safety, stability, and a path forward.

Save the date

Saturday, February 28, 2026

8:00 - 10:00 a.m.

2|42 Community Church, Okemos

Haven House's mission to guide families from crisis to stable homes reminds us of what truly matters, especially during this season of gratitude. At Cinnaire, we believe everyone deserves a place to call home, and we're proud to support Haven House as they provide emergency shelter, supportive services, and long-term housing solutions.

As we prepare for this year's event, I would be grateful for your support once again. If you feel inspired to help families on their path to stability, click here to make a contribution.

I will be serving up pancakes, and together, we can serve up hope for families who need us most. Thank you for being part of this work and for all you do to strengthen our community.

Michigan Business Beat | Mark McDaniel, Cinnaire, on Housing, Awards,  Community Impact and Pancakes

Chris Holman welcomes back Scott Weaver, President, and Co-Owner of Douglas J Companies, Okemos, East Lansing, across Michigan, Illinois, Tennessee, Nebraska.

Welcome back Scott, remind the Michigan business community about Douglas J.?

Last time we spoke, Douglas J Institutes were ending a 30+ year exclusive Aveda partnership, how has the rebrand gone? 

How does introducing multiple product lines better prepare students for the realities of today’s salon and spa industry?

Last time we also mentioned "Back of Bottle and Color Space," how has that been going? 

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Michigan Business Beat | Scott Weaver, Douglas J., Institute Rebrand Progress and New Training Focus

Chris Holman welcomes back Fathy Shetiah, Founder, President & CEO, 7C Lingo, Lansing, MI. 

(Parts 1,  and 2 of  an introductory preview ahead of an upcoming Mini-Series on MBN) CQ Drive & CQ Knowledge (Motivation + foundational understanding).

(Part 3) CQ Strategy & CQ Action (Planning + execution) all in one podcast for your convivence. 

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Michigan Business Beat | Fathy Shetiah, 7C Lingo, Parts 1-3 Previewing His Upcoming CQ Miniseries

Listen to the article: Clear, credible, compelling: Mastering investor engagement in life sciences

Listen to the article: Securities services firms and sanctions: Six steps to managing risk

Listen to the article: Advancing adaptation: How evolving hazards could shape the agenda

Listen to the article: How chief risk officers can build the next generation of leaders

Listen to the article: Agentic AI explained: When machines don’t just chat, but act

Listen to the report: AI in Asia: Reimagining banking operations through agentic AI

Chris Holman welcomes back Mikhail Murshak, Senior Attorney, Foster Swift, Lansing, MI, 5 offices across Michigan. This is part 1 of 2 for a discussion on Intellectual Property and where things stand in late 2025.

You help both startups and established firms build IP portfolios — what are the most common mistakes you see early-stage companies make when they first think about patents or trademarks? 

Your experience spans industries from medical devices to aerospace to consumer products. How does IP strategy differ when you’re working across such diverse sectors, and what universal principles apply in all cases? 

With the recent launch of your “IP Monday” blog and changing rules at the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, what trends should business owners watch now to avoid costly IP pitfalls? 

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Michigan Business Beat | Mikhail Murshak, Foster Swift Attorneys - Intellectual Property Part 1

Today I talk about Bitcoin's fall, $CRM and upcoming earnings

Ep. 42 - Talking about Bitcoin's fall, $CRM and upcoming earnings

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Ep. 42 - Talking about Bitcoin's fall, $CRM and upcoming earnings

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