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EPISODE · May 2, 2026 · 7 MIN

Michigan Business Beat | Kim Bode, 8THIRTYFOUR - Why NOT to Miss April 28 Hard Costs of Soft Skills

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Originally uploaded April 17th, reloaded April 24th. Chris Holman welcomes back Kim Bode, Dog rescuer, community advocate, and proud Michigan business owner, 8THIRTY FOUR Integrated Communications, Grand Rapids, MI. The Hard Cost of Soft Skills is an April 28th Event - get all the details at: https://8thirtyfour.com/event/the-skills-crisis/ Speakers Kim Bode, CEO of 8THIRTYFOUR Kevin Stotts, President of TalentFirst Facilitators Donovan Anderson, Interim Dean for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Grand Valley State University Marlee Boyle, Director of Human Resources at Lake Michigan Credit Union Michelle Burke, Director of Postsecondary Programs and Partnerships for The Michigan Center for Adult College Success, an initiative of TalentFirst Natalie Lowell, President of Project Management Institute West Michigan Chapter Kyle Perry, HR Assistant at Cooper People Group and Vice President of the Grand Rapids Junior Chamber In typical 8THIRTYFOUR fashion, we’re talking about the sh*t no one wants to address head-on. We keep hearing there is a talent crisis in America, and it’s not about finding people; it’s about finding people who can succeed. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

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