As a native Detroiter who grew up in the Motor City during the Motown sound, the Tigers ‘68 championship and when the auto plants were humming, Tuesday’s train station announcement is stunning and refreshing news for a city which sorely needs it. While there have been many major events affecting this fabled city during my…
Small Talk with Mark S. Lee – June 17th, 2018
Happy Father’s Day! Techstars StartUp Week Detroit is scheduled for 6/18-6/22, in Detroit. This week, please sit back, relax and join us as we discuss this FREE event with this year’s sponsors and business partners: -Robert Rummel, Market Manager, Chase Business Banking -Rob Ponto, Senior Manager, Public Relations, Comcast -Wendy Wrosch Richards, Pro Bono Counsel…
Understanding Consumers and Effectively Communicating to Them
The market continues to evolve and change at the speed of technology. It’s more diverse, consumer-centric, technology-driven and demanding. Developing a strategy focused on communicating directly (or, indirectly) to consumers, in a cost-effective manner, is essential to laying the foundation for business success. Consumers are more discerning, want to be communicated to on their terms…
Lee to MC “Northville + Novi + Plymouth Stand with Detroit” Event
Mark S. Lee, President & CEO, The LEE Group, and host, “Small Talk with Mark S. Lee”, will emcee Life Remodeled’s Northville + Novi + Plymouth Stand with Detroit event, Tuesday, 6/26, 6:30pm-9:30pm, at The Inn at St. John’s, in Plymouth, MI. The evening will include strolling appetizers, refreshments and the opportunity to network with…
Small Talk with Mark S. Lee – June 10th, 2018
Please click on this week’s “Small Talk with Mark S. Lee” podcast link as we talk to organizers and participants as part of Techstars StartUp Week Detroit–a week-long celebration of entrepreneurship across the Motor City, with the following guests: Kyle Bazzy, Co-lead, Techstars StartUp Week Detroit Kyle Steiner, Community Director, WeWork Detroit Aubrey Agee, Director,…
Small Talk with Mark S. Lee – June 3, 2018
This week, please just us as we talk to business and educational leaders as part of the Mackinac Policy Conference, at Mackinac Island, with the following guests: Dr. Antoine Garibaldi, President, University of Detroit-Mercy Pat O’Keefe, CEO, Grow Michigan David Segura, Founder & CEO, VisionIT & VisionPRO Peter Provenzano, Jr., Chancellor, Oakland Community College
Small Talk with Mark S. Lee – May 27th, 2018
Welcome to Memorial Day weekend! As you’re preparing for Memorial Day, including cookouts, parades, or whatever your plans might be, just sit back, relax and enjoy the nicer weather with the following guests: Marsha Kelliher, President & CEO, Walsh College Donna M. Joseph, President, DMJ Group, LLC, NAWBO Detroit President, 2017-2018 & Priscilla Archangel, Ph.D.,…
Taking the Hassle out of Travel
Memorial Day is upon us and so is the unofficial start of summer and its travel season. Many will hit the roads to visit family, friends or simply to getaway and enjoy some well-deserved downtime. Vacation planners have relied on travel agencies to give them “peace of mind” by making arrangements based on their needs…
“Small Talk with Mark S. Lee” Media Partner for Techstars StartUp Week Detroit
We are pleased to announce “Small Talk with Mark S. Lee” is the official media partner for Techstars Startup Week Detroit, which is FREE and will be held 6/18 – 6/22, at Grand Circus Park, in Detroit. Please tune in Sunday, 6/10, and Sunday, 6/17, 8-9am, EDT, on WXYT 1270, in Detroit, as sponsors, spokespeople…
Lee Discusses Doing Business in Detroit
Mark S. Lee, President & CEO, The LEE Group, was recently on “Michigan Matters” with Chris Holman, Terry Barclay and host, Carol Cain, discussing business, entrepreneurship, women entrepreneurs and a variety of other topics as part of a roundtable discussion. To view the entire discussion, please click here.