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The Merit Shop Pod
by Jeff Wiggins
Welcome to the The Merit Shop Pod, a podcast by the Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan! The goal of this podcast is to provide our ABC members, as well as listeners who simply wish to learn more, with current, up to date, information on what is happening throughout our state in the construction industry, as well as updates on what is happening in government that could impact the merit shop. Be sure to tune in for interviews with industry experts, public officials, ABC members, and skilled trades allies across the state as we dive deep into the important issues affecting our industry. Subscribe to be the first to hear our latest content as it is released. Theme music provided by Eddy via Free Music Archive: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/eddy/#ABCMeritShopProud
Episodes
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Episode 23: Construction Set to Re-Open & President Amash?
On this EMERGENCY episode of the Merit Shop Pod, State Director Jeff Wiggins relays that reports out of Lansing indicating Governor Whitmer will be lifting the prohibition on construction in the state of Michigan on May 7, via an executive order to be signed this Friday, May 1. Jeff also touches…
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Episode 22: Getting Back To Work, Safely (w/ ABC VP Greg Sizemore)
On this episode of the podcast, Jeff is joined by ABC National's Vice President of Health, Safety,Environment, and Workforce Development, Greg Sizemore. Jeff and Greg discuss how ABC is serving as a leading voice in the industry with the White House and our elected officials in Washington, as…
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Episode 21: Whitmer Extends "Stay at Home" Order (w/ Senator Mike Shirkey)
On this episode of the Merit Shop Pod, we chat with Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey shortly after Governor Whitmer announced the extension of her "Stay at Home" Executive Order through April 30, 2020. We find out his initial reactions from the substance of the announcement and what it means...
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Episode 20: Paycheck Protection Deep Dive (w/ CPA Firm Yeo & Yeo)
On this episode of the Merit Shop Pod, we are joined by John Haag, Managing Principal of the CPA firm's Midland office. John gave us a brief overview of the Paycheck Protection Program, as new details have continued to emerge daily, and took some time to answer several questions we have received...
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Episode 19: School Update and Paycheck Protection
On this episode of the Merit Shop Pod, we provide a brief preview of Governor Whitmer's Thursday, April 1 press conference, where she'll address what's in store for the remainder of the school year. Jeff also highlights the importance of the newly established Paycheck Protection Program loans...
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Episode 18: COVID - 19 Update
On this episode of the Merit Shop Pod, we provide updates on developments that occurred over the weekend relating to the effort to combat COVID-19 in the state of Michigan. Jeff highlights the most recent update provided by Governor Whitmer, as well as providing updates on what is deemed...
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Episode 17: Women In Construction Week Recap (w/ Jen Schottke)
On this episode of the Merit Shop Pod, the ABC of Michigan team is joined by Jen Schottke, VP of Operations of the ABC Western Michigan to recap the 2020 Women in Construction week. ABC chapters and members across the country organized and hosted some great events to promote women in construction...
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Episode 16: Super Joe, New NEPA, And Bans On Tax Cuts (with John Sellek Of Harbor Strategic)
On this episode of the podcast now known as "The Merit Shop Pod," we are joined in studio by John Sellek, Founder and CEO of Harbor Strategic, a Michigan-based public affairs firm specializing in media relations, social media, influencer relations, strategic message planning and crisis...
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Episode 15: Interview with State Rep. Beau Lafave (R-Iron Mountain)
On this episode of the ABC of Michigan podcast, we sit down and chat with State Representative Beau Lafave (R-Iron Mountain), who represents the 108th district in the Michigan House of Representatives. Jeff and Rep. Lafave discussed the most recent happenings in the Michigan Legislature…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to the The Merit Shop Pod, a podcast by the Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan! The goal of this podcast is to provide our ABC members, as well as listeners who simply wish to learn more, with current, up to date, information on what is happening throughout our state in the construction industry, as well as updates on what is happening in government that could impact the merit shop. Be sure to tune in for interviews with industry experts, public officials, ABC members, and skilled trades allies across the state as we dive deep into the important issues affecting our industry. Subscribe to be the first to hear our latest content as it is released. Theme music provided by Eddy via Free Music Archive: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/eddy/#ABCMeritShopProud
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Jeff Wiggins
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How many episodes does The Merit Shop Pod have?
The Merit Shop Pod currently has 9 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is The Merit Shop Pod about?
Welcome to the The Merit Shop Pod, a podcast by the Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan! The goal of this podcast is to provide our ABC members, as well as listeners who simply wish to learn more, with current, up to date, information on what is happening throughout our state in the...
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Who hosts The Merit Shop Pod?
The Merit Shop Pod is created and hosted by Jeff Wiggins.
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