Michigan Business Beat | Kim Bode, 834 Integrated Communications, Recession Preparedness

Chris Holman welcomes Kim Bode, CEO, 834 Integrated Communications, Grand Rapids, MI. Kim Bode, CEO of 834 Integrated Communications in Grand Rapids, appeared on Michigan Business Beat while attending the Michigan Defense Expo, where her firm is presenting on recession preparedness. She warned that tariffs and federal spending cuts are pushing the economy toward a recession, with particular concern for Michigan's significant but underappreciated defense industry — especially cuts affecting defense innovation rather than munitions. Bode noted these reductions will impact both large prime contractors and small businesses tied to the defense sector across the state. She also addressed growing distrust in media, advocating for public media outlets like NPR affiliate WGVU and encouraging listeners to consult multiple sources, including international ones, to get a fuller picture of the news. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/