State Mulls End Of Personal Property Tax
by: Chris McCarusRepublicans say eliminating the tax will promote growth.
Alexandra Levit joins Craig to talk about her new book Blind Spots: 10 Business Myths you Can't afford to Believe in Your New Path to Success.
Detroit discusses the need to to make cuts on city jobs.
Craig is joined by a couple of professional women, Barbara Williams and Conny Coon, who share their experience of job loss and job searching in a down economy.
There is a major difference in the work protocols under which the Millennial or Gen Y generation and the Baby Boomer generation prefer to work. Not only the day-to-day office protocols, but also the physical work environment. Craig speaks with two people about just how different the approach to work is for the two generations.
Republicans say eliminating the tax will promote growth.
Interfaith Worker Justice Executive Director and Founder Kim Bobo has the nation’s largest network of people of faith. She joins Craig to discuss the upcoming Michigan Coalition for Rights Annual Dinner and Reception, where she will deliver the keynote address.
A recent news story highlighted a lawsuit by a company against a former employee over ownership of his twitter feed because it contained thousands of contacts & customers.
What kind of work rules are imposed on your social media feeds?
WDET needs your insight to help tell this story.
It's common knowledge that employers have been known to troll the internet for websites and social media feeds created by job candidates. Also, in one recent story, a candidate says they were asked to open up their facebook page for view during a job interview. Other job hunters have gone so far as changing their names to conceal their identities during job hunting.
Are you one of them?
WDET wants to know about your experiences.
Thousands of Michiganders lost their jobs during the economic downturn. Were you one of them?
WDET wants to know about your experiences have affected you and your family.
Economic Analyst for the Michigan State Department of Technology, Bruce Weaver, joins Craig to talk about the subtle changes in employment statistics for Michigan and Metro-Detroit.
Njia Kai stops-by to talk with Amy about the 2012 Performers Music Expo at Wayne County Community College District's new performing arts center.
"Social Media is a Party!" holds its next event about how to use social media to find your next job or hire your next employee.
For many college students, getting a summer internship is a great way to gain professional work experience. 'Intern in Michigan' is an organization that pairs prospective interns with businesses--such as Quicken Loans--looking to fill internships. Craig speaks with Executive Director of 'Intern in Michigan', Wendy Pittman, and Director of Recruiting at Quicken Loans, Michelle Salvatore, about the hundreds of opportunities for internships this summer.
Recently elected Chairmain of the Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority Louis James joins Craig in studio along with Executive Director of the DWCPA John Jamian to talk about the new appointment and how the DWCPA is looking to become a key source of job growth in Metro Detroit.
Challenge Detroit is accepting applications country-wide to select 30 innovative leaders for its 2012 program. Craig speaks with Challenge Detroit Executive Director Deirdre Greene Groves, as well as with Vince Thomas, CEO of partnering company, Billhighway.
Craig takes listeners' reactions to President Barack Obama's 2012 State of the Union address.
John Pridnia, Board Chair of The Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants, joins Craig to discuss results of this year's Michigan CPA employment survey, and what they mean for employment and business growth in 2012.
Lyke Thompson is the director of Wayne State University's Center for Urban Studies. He joins Craig to offer his perspective on the topics discussed in Governor Snyder's State of the State address on the direction of Michigan in the 2012 year.
Governor Rick Snyder has given his State of the State address, in which he told Michiganians how he sees the state's progression and what people can expect for its direction in 2012. The Michigan Municipal League's Anthony Minghine joins Craig to react to what the governor had to say.
Rick Pluta, of the Michigan Public Radio Network, joins Craig for an in-depth preview of Governor Rick Snyder's State of the State address.
Governor Rick Snyder will give his State of the State address tonight. Craig takes listeners' calls in a preview to the event.
Southeast Michigan's 'Big Four,' Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano, Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson, Detroit Mayor Dave Bing and Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel, recently met for an hour-long televised discussion on the region at the North American International Auto Show. Craig and WDET's Quinn Klinefelter touch on topics the local leaders discussed and what it means for area residents and businesses.
Chairman & CEO of Vistage Michigan, Dr. Robert Holland, gives listeners an overview of Michigan's economic progress in 2011, and forecasts an improving state economy for 2012, and even 2013.
Vistage Michigan, which includes chapters in southeast and northern Michigan, is part of the world’s leading chief executive organization. It provides male and female chief executives with the tools to become better leaders who generate better results for themselves and their companies.
Yesterday, Congressman Sander Levin was on The Craig Fahle Show, responding to the House of Representatives' rejection of a bill that would have extended a payroll tax break and unemployment benefits. United States Congressman Fred Upton joins Craig today, offering a Republican perspective on why the G.O.P.-controlled House refused to go in a bipartisan-supported direction, and what the current climate is in the Capitol.
The G.O.P.-controlled United States House of Representatives rejected a bi-partisan Senate proposal that would extend both a payroll tax break and unemployment benefits. Congressman Sander Levin shares his response to these recent events with WDET's Noah Ovshinsky.
Detroit City Council President Charles Pugh talks to Craig about the need for a cohesive regional transit system, as well as the current economic and employment issues facing the city.
Each night, President Obama makes a point of reading ten letters he has received from citizens to remind him of what matters most to the American People. On today's show, Craig is joined by Eli Saslow, author of Ten Letters, and stay-at-home, Woodhaven-based mother, Jen Cline, who penned one of the selected letters.
Craig is joined in-studio by Russanne Bucci, a Social Studies teacher who's been at AAW since its founding, as well as by English teacher, Phil Cerrasco, and AFT-Michigan's Nate Walker.
Metro Times News Editor Curt Guyette joins The Craig Fahle Show for a discussion on the Occupy Detroit movement. What is it? Who is it? What are their goals, and what have they achieved? The answers to these questions as well as the great conversations you've come to expect, here on the Craig Fahle Show.
Craig welcomes Senator Debbie Stabenow (D) to the show. The two discuss a wide variety of local and national issues, including the failure of the 'super committee'. Stabenow has seen success with getting bipartisan support for other issues. One such issue she talks about with Craig is the current move to hold MF Global accountable.
Craig talks to Intern in Michigan Executive Director Wendy Pittman and Communications Director Mike Gentile about new strategies and resources for matching student interns and employers through their site.
Governor Snyder delivered his workforce development speech this week. In it he states, Michigan must develop the talent of its people according to the needs of our new economy. Craig is joined by the director of the Detroit Regional Workforce Fund, Karen Tyler-Ruiz, to discuss directives given in the speech, as well as their expected impact on the area.
MSNBC host of "The Ed Show," Ed Schultz, will be the keynote speaker at the 7th Annual Peace and Justice Banquet presented by Central United Methodist Church on Sunday, December 4th.
Craig talks to Crain's Detroit Business reporter Nathan Skid about the Business Owners Survey.
CommunityNEXT has opened its application process for the Live Detroit Fund, an initiative to provide rent subsidies for up to 25 young adult leaders to live in the city of Detroit. Craig speaks with Allie Shipper, Director of Outreach for CommunityNEXT.
Craig speaks with William Jones, CEO of Focus Hope, about the organization's loss of funding now causing a suspension of its jobs programs.
Chris Rutherford and James Willer of the WARM Training Center in Southwest Detroit talk with Nichole Christian, on The Craig Fahle Show, about the economic and social returns of choosing deconstruction over demolition. Rutherford and Willer say Detroit has 60,000 reasons to give their idea a listen.
The job cuts announced by the Michigan-based manufacturer account for about 10 percent of the company’s workforce in North America and Europe.
Craig takes listener-calls on the Las Vegas GOP debate.
WDET's Noah Ovshinsky talks to Craig about the Chrysler and the UAW's latest tentative agreement.
Craig talks with Author Bill Vlasic about his book, “Once Upon a Car: The Fall and Resurrection of America’s Big Three Automakers--G.M., Ford and Chrysler.”
Are the unemployed being discriminated against based on their "unemployed" status? Should the president get involved? Callers give their opinions.
The four-year deal includes the creation of new jobs and thousands of dollars in bonuses for current workers.
Former Wayne State University President and current WSU Director of the Forum on Contemporary Issues in Society (FOCIS)Irvin D. Reid joins Craig to discuss an up-coming conference on retirement and the changing American work cycle.
Tune in tomorrow at 10:00AM when Craig will be taking calls to get your opinion on the jobs speech President Obama gave in Detroit.
President Obama will spend part of this Labor Day in Detroit delivering a speech outlining his proposals to create new jobs. Mr. Obama also needs to shore-up support among union leaders whose help he’ll need in the 2012 presidential election.
State lawmakers are ready for a final vote on a 48-month lifetime cap on welfare benefits at a time when many Michigan residents are still out of work.
Michigan's unemployment rate is almost 11 percent. Yet some companies who are hiring have a hard time finding the people they want in order to grow. Michigan Public Radio's Rick Pluta tries to find out why.
WDET wants to know what each individual in the area is willing to do the change the equation.
We’re talking with newsmarkers, changemakers and area residents all this week to find out.
WDET’s Rob St. Mary spoke to Toni McIlwain – the president of the Ravendale Community Center on Detroit’s eastside about her center and what can be done on a grassroots level to fight against crime and the conditions that cause it.
Following the lead of the “Live in Midtown” incentive program introduced earlier this year… five downtown Detroit companies are hoping to lure their employees to the city. Denise Starr is Chief Administrative Officer for Compuware - one of the companies taking part. She spoke to WDET's Rob St. Mary.
A big name from the basketball and business world is returning to his home state with an appetite to grow new ideas. WDET’s Rob St. Mary reports.