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Listen to WWJ's Our Michigan, Our Future interviews and special reports.
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OMOF - Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Our Michigan, Our Future: How are Detroit's "Cultural Gems" battling the current economic storm? WWJ's Roberta Jasina takes a look at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.
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OMOF - the Henry Ford - 11/20
How will Michigan's cultural institutions handle today's economic storm and be part of tomorrow? WWJ's Ron Dewey looks at the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village as part of Our Michigan, Our Future.
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OMOF-DIA Funding 11/18
It's a difficult time for the arts in Detroit as reported by WWJ's Florence Walton who spoke with the leadership at the Detroit Institute of Arts.
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OMOF-MOT 11/18
In our latest installment of "Our Michigan, Our Future", WWJ's Florence Walton reports on how the financial situation is affecting the Michigan Opera Theatre.
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OMOF-Funding 11/14
Several Detroit business leaders tell WWJ's Ron Dewey how to finance during these difficult times.
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OMOF - Recycling - 11/13
WWJ's Vickie Thomas has the story of one company that's seeing a lot of green...as we ALL go green!
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OMOF Entrepreneurs 11/10
Own your Future....the U-S was built by entrepreneurs and the future of Detroit is being shaped by young entrepreneurs. W-W-J Newsradio 950's Beth Fisher takes a look at one start-up in Northville as part of Our Michigan, Our Future.
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OMOF-Future Leaders-2 10/28
What does the future hold for this state's young leaders? WWJ Newsradio 950's Ron Dewey hears from some of them, as part of "Our Michigan Our Future".
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OMOF-Future Leaders 10/28
WWJ Newsradio 950's Ron Dewey speaks with some of Metro Detroit's young leaders as part of "Our Michigan Our Future".
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OMOF - Leadership 3 - 10/27
WWJ Newsradio 950's Ron Dewey spoke with future leaders about what is takes as part of Our Michigan, Our Future.
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OMOF - Leadership 2 - 10/27
WWJ Newsradio 950's Ron Dewey speaks with some potential future leaders as part of Our Michigan, Our Future.
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OMOF - Leadership - 10/27
WWJ Newsradio 950's Ron Dewey speaks with some potential future leaders as part of Our Michigan, Our Future.
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OMOF - Road To Prosperity 10/13
Some people have more difficulty than others when it comes to saving, for those people, as part of "Our Michigan, Our Future,"WWJ Newsradio 950's Ron Dewey says there are people who can help.
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OMOF-Financial Literacy 10/13
Saving money is the biggest concern during these tough economic times. As part of "Our Michigan, Our Future," WWJ Newsradio 950's Ron Dewey talks about making "smart money."
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OMOF- Building A Business - 10/17
Maybe you've been laid off or bought out. Maybe you'll start your OWN business for yourself. As part of "Our Michigan, Our Future," WWJ's Ron Dewey says the best thing about being an entrepreneur is: You're the boss. The worst thing? You're the boss!
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OMOF - Starting a New Business - 10/17
So you're going to take the big step and start your business using your own unique idea. But where do you start? And HOW do you keep going? WWJ's Ron Dewey hears from one man who can help make your dreams come true...as part of "Our Michigan, Our Future.
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OMOF-The Film Industry 09/22
You may have seen them in your town. Hollywood stars and film crews. Our Michigan, Our Future this week focuses on the film industry. Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick has the story.
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OMOF-Patterson on Detroit 9/19
With the dawning of a new administration in Detroit, WWJ sought Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson's thoughts on what changes, if any, he thinks we may see.
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OMOF-General Motors 100 Years-2
General Motors celebrates its one hundredth birthday next Tuesday, designers are already trying to figure out what people will want in their cars and trucks more than a decade from now.
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OMOF-General Motors 100 Years-1
This week, "Our Michigan, Our Future" takes a look at General Motors next century. The company celebrates it's one hundredth birthday next Tuesday.
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OMOF - Back to School 9/2
In this Our Michigan, Our Future report, WWJ's Greg Bowman talks with West Bloomfield's new Superintendent about going back to school this Fall.
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OMOF - Detroit International Jazzfest - 8/27
For more than a quarter century, the Detroit International Jazzfest has drawn hundreds of thousands of visitors to the riverfront each year, showcasing local emerging artists and legendary performers.
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OMOF-Jazzfest-08/26
In this special "Our Michigan, Our Future" report, WWJ's Bill Stevens previews a cultural gem which returns this Labor Day weekend.
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OMOF-Grand Prix-2 08/20
There will be tougher competition at this year's Grand Prix on Belle Isle. As part of Our Michigan,Our Future, WWJ's Tony Ortiz talked with Indy Car's most popular driver, who looks forward to the upcoming battle.
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OMOF-Grand Prix-1 08/20
There's going to be something new for racing fans at this year's Grand Prix on Belle Isle. As part of Our Michigan, Our Future, WWJ's Tony Ortiz has the exclusive preview.
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OMOF-Grand Prix-2 08/19
Auto racing returns to Belle Isle this Labor Day weekend. As part of Our Michigan, Our Future, WWJ's Tony Ortiz talked with one of the drivers who will be competing at this years Grand Prix.
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OMOF-Grand Prix 08/19
Auto racing returns to Belle Isle this Labor Day weekend. As part of Our Michigan, Our Future, WWJ's Tony Ortiz talked with the top driver who'll be on the track.
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OMOF - Woodward Dream Cruise 8/13
Our Michigan, Our Future: The Woodward Dream Cruise is Saturday with more than one million people expected. WWJJ'S Beth Fisher reports it's a week-long festival this year -- an effort to draw even more people to Cruisin' events.
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OMOF-Woodward Cruise 08/12
Ben Kalish of Street Legal Customs talks with WWJ's Ron Dewey on the importance of the Woodward Dream Cruise as part of Our Michigan, Our Future. Ben opened his shop in 2006, in the midst of the state's economic quagmire.
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Gradecheck.net Interview 8/7
Our Michigan, Our Future: WWJ City Beat reporter Vicki Thomas talks with Shelia McBride, CEO and founder of Gradecheck.net, a Techtown company that's helping kids get college scholarships.
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Our Michigan, Our Future - Techtown 8/07
A business incubator in Detroit is helping to develop new companies that are putting people to work. WWJ's Vicki Thomas takes a look at one Techtown company in this Our Michigan, Our Future report.
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OMOF-Techtown 08/06
Our Michigan, Our Future, unlocking the key to improving urban education, and it's happening at Techtown in Detroit, WWJ City Beat reporter Vickie Thomas has the details.
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OMOF-Techtown-Jim Hare 08/06
Jim Hare, Chief Technology Ofiicer with Qwik2lrn.com, takes WWJ's Vickie Thomas on a tour of his model classroom. Hare began devolping the technology in his basement back in 1995, and it is making a huge difference.
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OMOF-Oakland Hills Country Club 07/30
In less than a week, the world's best golfers will be in town for the PGA Championship at Oakland Hills Country Club. WWJ Newsradio 950's Pat Vitale takes us to the famed "south course", in this special report on Our Michigan, Our Future.
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PGA Championship 7/29
Our Michigan, Our Future involves WWJ's Beth Fisher talking with PGA Championship General Chairman Mike Mihalich.
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PGA Championship - 7/29
Beth Fisher reports on WWJ that the PGA Championship to be held next week will be nothing new for Oakland Hills.
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OMOF-Wired Docs 07/24
The public gets its first look at the new Providence Park Hospital in Novi during an August 23rd Grand Opening Celebration, but WWJ's Pat Sweeting got a peek behind the scenes THIS week.
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OMOF-Wired Docs-07/23
WWJ's Matt Roush talks with Jim Lee, V.P. of the Michigan Health & Hospital Association, about new technology in hospitals.
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Wired Docs Interview - Mike Leroy 7/22
Our Michigan, Our Future: Listen to the full interview as WWJ's Ron Dewey talks with Vice President, Chief Information Officer Mike Leroy, about the benefits of wireless technology at the DMC.
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Wired Docs - Part 2 7/22
As part of Our Michigan, Our Future, WWJ's Ron Dewey interviews Physician Dr. Howard Wright at Dearborn Family Clinic on the advantages of his office being totally digital.
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Wired Docs - Part 1 7/21
In this Our Michigan, Our Future report, WWJ Newsradio 950's Ron Dewey visits one area hospital that's setting the industry standard on health care through better use of technology.
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Bringing In Customers 7/18
At Russell Industrial Center in Detroit, artists are helping to transform the old auto factory into a bustling cultural center -- but the next step is bringing in customers. WWJ's Pat Vitale explains, in this special Our Michigan, Our Future report.
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Russel Industrial Center 7/16
On the outside -- it still looks like an old factory. But there are artists and entrepreneurs working behind the walls of the Russell Industrial Center in Detroit. WWJ's Pat Vitale introduces us to one of them, in this Our Michigan, Our Future report.
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Detroit Artist Community 7/15
A piece of Detroit's automotive history is now playing a role in the revitalization of the city. WWJ's Pat Vitale takes us there, in this special Our Michigan, Our Future report.
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Russell Industrial Center 7/14
Thousands of commuters drive by Detroit's Russell Industrial Center every day, many not knowing what's going on behind the walls of the old buildings. WWJ's Pat Vitale takes us inside in this Our Michigan, Our Future report.
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Eastern Market 07/07
Our Michigan, Our Future: The President of the Eastern Market Corporation, Dan Carmondy, discusses future plans with WWJ's Ron Dewey.
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Made In Michigan - MichBio Interview 7/3
Our Michigan, Our Future: WWJ's Matt Roush talks with Stephen Rapundalo, executive director of MichBio, the state's biotechnology industry association, about the history of 'Made In Michigan' pharmaceuticals, and the future of the industry.
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Made In Michigan - MichBio 7/3
Our Michigan, Our Future: Legal drugs are Made in Michigan and pharmaceuticals are one industry that could spur a turnaround of Michigan’s economy. WWJ Tech editor Matt Roush has the story.
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Made In Michigan - Better Made Interview 7/2
Our Michigan, Our Future: WWJ Newsradio 950's Pat Sweeting takes us inside the Better Made plant, talking with Mike Schena. The snack food company has been part of the Detroit business community since 1930.
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Made In Michigan - Better Made 7/2
Our Michigan, Our Future recognizes great products made right here in our state. In this segment, WWJ's Pat Sweeting visits the Better Made snack plant.
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Made In Michigan - Morley Candy 7/1
Our Michigan, Our Future: As our state tries to upright the economic ship during tough times, WWJ Newsradio 950's Ron Dewey hears from one Made-In-Michigan company that has found sweet success.
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Made In Michigan - Little Caesars 7/1
Our Michigan, Our Future recognizes great products made right here in our state. WWJ's Jeff Gilbert talked with David Scrivano, president of Little Caesar Enterprises.
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Made In Michigan - Little Caesars 6/30
Our Michigan, Our Future recognizes great products made right here in our state. In this report, WWJ Newsradio 950's Jeff Gilbert tells us about a Detroit-based pizza chain that's found the recipe for growth.
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Open City Detroit - Interview 6/30
Our Michigan, Our Future: Listen to the full interview as WWJ's Vicki Thomas talks with Liz Blondy about a new organization helping people take the leap of faith to launch a new businesses in Detroit.
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Open City Detroit 6/30
Our Michigan, Our Future: WWJ Newsradio 950's Vicki Thomas talks with Liz Blondy, who left her job in corporate America to open up a small business, and now wants to help other Detroiters do the same.
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'Inner City Exposure' 6/26
Our Michigan, Our Future: A Metro Detroit man dedicates himself to young athletes, by opening doors and giving them the chance to make their dreams come true. WWJ's Pat Vitale tells his story.
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WWJ’s Business Breakfast at the Auburn Hills Marriott Pontiac at Centerpoint on December 4th, “The Mayors," will deliver the stories and issues straight from the front lines and hear the strategies of the city officials trying to keep their citizens secure in stressful times. Find out how they are coping, the innovative solutions they are trying to provide, and the “out-of-the-box” thinking they are using to help their cities remain vibrant and attractive.
WWJ Newsradio 950 is a proud sponsor of the 37th annual Noel Night, taking place on Saturday, December 5th from 5:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. in Midtown Detroit's Cultural Center Area. Over 40 institutions, including the Detroit Institute of Arts, the Detroit Science Center, the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, the Detroit Historical Museum, and the Detroit Public Library, amongst many others, open their doors to the public free of charge during this Cultural Center-wide holiday "open house."
