The Michigan Opportunity Radio Show ~ Michigan's Regional Advantage: How Traverse City and Detroit Are Driving the State's Economic Future, With Haley Bennett, MSW and Glenn Stevens

June 27, 2026 ~ What do Northwest Michigan and Southeast Michigan have in common? More than you might think. On this special edition of The Michigan Opportunity Show on WJR, we bring together two conversations with leaders who are helping shape Michigan's future through regional collaboration, business growth, and economic development. First, we welcome Haley Bennett of Traverse Connect, to discuss the remarkable growth of the Traverse City region. Haley shares how collaboration between business, government, education, and community leaders is creating opportunities in talent attraction, entrepreneurship, tourism, housing, infrastructure, and year-round economic vitality. Learn why Traverse City continues to be recognized as one of Michigan's most dynamic places to live, work, visit, and invest. We also sit down with Executive Director of MichAuto and Vice President of Automotive and Mobility Initiatives at the Detroit Regional Chamber Glenn Stevens Jr. Glenn discusses Michigan's leadership in the rapidly evolving mobility and automotive industries, the transition to next-generation transportation technologies, workforce development, and how public-private partnerships are strengthening Michigan's position as the global center for automotive innovation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.