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Conversations with Mark
I’m State Senator Mark Huizenga, and I want to invite you to my new podcast, Conversations with Mark.
This podcast is about listening and learning. I’ll be sitting down with community members, local leaders, organizations, and elected officials from Michigan’s 30th Senate District.
We’ll have honest conversations about the issues that matter most to families, including making sure our kids get a great education, lowering everyday costs, keeping our communities safe, and talking about the future…
Episodes
Conversations with MarkConversations with Michigan Veteran Homes
Join me for my podcast conversation with Ryan Engel, Director of Development and Strategic Engagement for Michigan Veteran Homes. He shares insight on the…
Conversations with MarkConversations with the Grand Rapids Children's Museum
In this week’s episode of Conversations with Mark, I am joined by Maggie Lancaster, CEO of the Grand Rapids Children's Museum. We discuss their incredible work…
Conversations with MarkConversations with Blandford Nature Center
Join me for my podcast conversation with Stacy Stout, President and CEO of Blandford Nature Center. We discuss their incredible work connecting our community…
Conversations with MarkConversations with McDonalds
In this week’s episode of Conversations with Mark, I am joined by Ryan Reardon, local McDonald's Franchisee. We discuss the challenges of running a small…
Conversations with MarkConversations with Mayor Rosalynn Bliss
In this week’s episode of Conversations with Mark, I am joined by Rosalynn Bliss, former mayor of Grand Rapids. We discuss the importance of local government…
Conversations with MarkConversations with LMCU
In this week’s episode of Conversations with Mark, I am joined by Julie Leonard, President and CEO of Lake Michigan Credit Union. We discuss the vital role…
Conversations with MarkConversations with Johnny Brann Jr.
In this week’s episode of Conversations with Mark, I am joined by Johnny Brann Jr., restaurateur and business leader. We discuss the history of the Brann…
Conversations with MarkConversations with the City of Coopersville
In this week’s episode of Conversations with Mark, I am joined by Kate Terpstra, the marketing and economic administrator and senior recreational director for…
Conversations with MarkConversations with Swanson Pickle Company
In this week’s episode of Conversations with Mark, I am joined by Katie Hensley, CFO at Swanson Pickle Co. We discuss how this family farm grew from a postwar…
Conversations with MarkConversations with the League of Michigan Bicyclists
In this week’s episode of Conversations with Mark, I am joined by Bill Brennan, an active member of the League of Michigan Bicyclists. We discuss the beautiful…
Conversations with MarkConversations with the Michigan Railroad Association
In this week’s episode of Conversations with Mark, I am joined by Jon Cool, President of the Michigan Railroad Association. We discuss the various railways in…
Conversations with MarkConversations with Homestead Orchards
In this week’s episode of Conversations with Mark, I am joined by Adam Dietrich, Co-Owner of Homestead Orchards and President of the Ottawa County Farm Bureau…
Conversations with MarkConversations with the Gerald R. Ford International Airport
Join me for my podcast conversation with Tory Richardson, the President and CEO of the Gerald R. Ford International Airport. We discussed the airports growth…
Conversations with MarkConversations with Jo DeMarco
Join me or a conversation with Jo DeMarco, clerk for Ada township. We discuss what a typical day looks like for a clerk, the important role of local…
Conversations with MarkConversations with Conservation Districts
In this week's episode of Conversations with Mark, I sat down with Rivka Hodgkinson, Exectuive director of the Michigan Association of Conservation Districts…
Conversations with MarkConversation with Mark, featuring Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce
Join me for a conversation with Josh Lunger, Vice President of Advocacy at the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce. In this episode, we discuss the affordable…
Conversations with MarkConversations with Mark featuring Walker Mayor Gary Carey
In this week’s episode of Conversations with Mark, I’m joined by City of Walker Mayor Gary Carey. We discuss the importance of local economic development, the…
Conversations with MarkConversations with Kent District Library
In this week's episode of Conversations with Mark, I sat down with Kent District Library Executive Director Lance Werner to learn more about the library's…
Conversations with MarkConversations with Mark joined by Habitat for Humanity
In my conversation with Bev Thiel, CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Kent County, we discussed how their work and mission help families in West Michigan find…
Conversations with MarkStay Tuned!
I’m State Senator Mark Huizenga, and I want to invite you to my new podcast, Conversations with Mark. This podcast is about listening and learning. I’ll be…