Pnc Roundtable

Dec 2013 - Paul W. Smith and co-host Ric DeVore close out the 5th year of the PNC Roundtable with special guest Sharlonda Buckman CEO of the Detroit Parent Network. Ric and Paul will discuss with Sharlonda the effort to get parents involved in the their childrsquos education and how the many programs offered by the Detroit Parent Network are making a difference. Ric will also discuss how the Grow Up Great Program that PNC created is work in tandem and supporting the Detroit Parent Network.

Oct 2013 - Paul W. Smith and co-host Ric DeVore welcome Cindy Pasky Founder and CEO of Strategic Staffing Solutions a Detroit based global IT and business services company. Ric and Paul will discuss with Cindy her thoughts both personally and professionally about doing business in Detroit and around the world as well as the role she plays in the many charitable and community organizations that are helping bring the city back. Work Live and Play in Detroit will all be a topic of conversation on this monthrsquos PNC Roundtable. Click here to see this month39s video podcast of quotPNC Roundtable.quot

Sept 2013 - Paul W. Smith and co-host Ric DeVore welcome Rip Rapson and Wendy Jackson of the Kresge Foundation to talk about why the foundation focuses on changing cities and urban centers and whatrsquos on the agenda for the City of Detroit.. Rip Rapson President and CEO and Wendy Jackson Senior Program Officer will go in depth on past successes in Detroit for the foundation and how organizations like Kresge have refocused their philanthropic energy on making real and substantial changes. Ric will also shed light on what the PNC Foundation looks at when organizations like Kresge approach them for help to make real change in great American Cities. Click here for this month39s video podcast of quotPNC Roundtable.quot

July 2013 - Paul W. Smith and co-host Ric DeVore welcome Carol A. Goss and Tonya Allen of the Skilllman Foundation to talk about the state of education in Detroit. Carol Goss the current President and Tonya the current CEO give their insights on and what the Skillman Foundation is doing to change the conversation for K-8 education. Ric also shares the PNC bank perspective on K-8 education and how they dovetail with the great work of the Skillman Foundation. Click here for this month39s video podcast of quotPNC Roundtable.quot

MAY 2013 ndash The PNC Roundtable travels to New York City in honor of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra playing Carnegie Hall. Ric DeVore and Paul W Smith welcome DSO President and CEO Anne Parsons and Chairman of the Board Phillip Fisher as they discuss the historical performance in New York and why the arts are so important to our community. They will also talk about how out-reach programs by the DSO are getting young kids engaged in music and performance. Click here for this month39s video podcast of quotPNC Roundtable.quot

AprilMay 2013 - In honor of the 5 year anniversary of the PNC Roundtable Ric DeVore welcomes State of Michigan Governor Rick Snyder to the roundtable. Ric and Rick discuss some of the important topics that effect everyone of us like education fiscal responsibility jobs growth health care the new Emergency Manager for Detroit and so much more. Click here for this month39s video podcast of quotPNC Roundtable.quot

March 2013 Paul W. Smith and co-host Ric DeVore welcome Stuart Hoffman Senior VP and Chief Economist for the PNC Financial Services Group to talk PNC39s 2013 Economic Outlook for Michigan and the US. During their lively conversation theyrsquoll also discuss the economic issues facing Europe the Federal Budget deficit and the auto industry. Click here for this month39s video podcast of quotPNC Roundtablequot

February 2013 - Paul W. Smith and co-host Ric DeVore welcome Aaron Dworkin Founder and President of The Sphinx Organization. The Sphinx Organization is a leading organization that focuses on youth development and diversity in classical music. Paul Ric and Aaron will discuss how getting our youth involved in music and the arts can help them grow in so many ways. They will also talk about SphinxCon the annual event where leaders from around the country gather to share ideas best practices get inspired and build connections that can make a difference for our youth. Click here to see this month39s video podcast of PNC Roundtable

January 2013 - Paul W. Smith and co-host Ric DeVore welcome Bob Shuman Vice Chairman of the 2013 North American International Auto Show and Mike Wall Automotive Director Automotive Analysis at IHS to talk autos. The biggest international auto show is going on in Downtown Detroit and the Ric and Paul have invited special guests in to talk all about it on this month39s episode of the PNC Roundtable. Bob will discuss this years39 current NAIAS show and all the positive momentum the industry is having from the dealer side and Mike will discuss some of the forecasts and trends. Click here to see this month39s video podcast of PNC Roundtable

November 2012 - Paul W. Smith and co-host Ric DeVore welcome Robert Bury Executive Director and CEO of the Detroit Historical Society to discuss the reopening of the Museum after its major renovation and fund raising campaign. The Detroit Historical Society oversees more than just one museum and Paul Ric and Bob with talk about the other entities that the Society oversees what the future has in store. They will also talk about the new and refreshed exhibits that people can expect when they visit the Detroit Historical Museum in Midtown and of course some of the old staples that you remember going to see as a child. Click Here to watch the video podcast of this month39s quotPNC Roundtable.quot

OctNov 2012 - Paul W. Smith and co-host Ric DeVore welcome Bill Stone Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Strategist PNC Asset Management Group and Jim Schmitz Senior Vice President Managing Director PNC Wealth Management ndash Southeast Michigan for the latest edition of the PNC Roundtable. Ric and Paul will discuss with Bill and Jim the November Election Watch Indicators What are they and how have they played a role in past elections. Also during this edition of the PNC Roundtable they will talk about the indicators as they relate to the economic climate in general and how investors view them from an investment perspective. Click Here to watch the video podcast of this month39s quotPNC Roundtable.quot

September 2012 - Paul W. Smith and co-host Ric DeVore welcome Roy Roberts Detroit Public Schools Emergency Manager for the next edition of the PNC Roundtable. Ric and Paul will discuss with Mr. Roberts the new school year for DPS students and staff and the tough challenges ahead for the Detroit Public Schools. They39ll also talk about educating our future generations and how early education is so critical to creating a future for the students of the Detroit Public Schools. Click Here to watch the video podcast of this month39s quotPNC Roundtable.quot

August 2012 - Paul W. Smith and co-host Ric DeVore welcome Britney Holloway and Michael Reseign two members of PNC Banks39 Pathways Internship Program. Ric and Paul will discuss with their guests how this company wide program has help both the young interns get a taste of what it is like to be in the banking industry and how PNC gets a chance to learn much more about these young job candidates before they are ready to join the company full time. Click Here to watch the video podcast of this month39s quotPNC Roundtable.quot

July 2012 ndash Paul W. Smith and co-host Ric DeVore welcome Jeffrey Lamarand Mayor City of Taylor and Kyle Stack Mayor City of Trenton to talk about the downriver area. These are challenging times for city governments and Paul W and Ric will discuss with the Mayors of Taylor and Trenton what they are doing to make their respective city39s great places to live work and play. Click Here to watch the video podcast of this month39s quotPNC Roundtable.quot

May 2012 ndash Paul W. Smith and co-host Ric DeVore welcome Bud Denker Chairman of the Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix to talk about Indy Racing coming back to the Motor City June 1st-3rd. Ric Paul and Bud will discuss what this race means to the city and both economically and as an international racing event. Bud also is Executive Vice President of Penske Performance Penske Automotive Group and Senior Vice President of Penske Corporation. The Penske Racing teams will compete in over 90 races this year. Click Here to watch the video podcast of this month39s quotPNC Roundtable.quot

April 2012 ndash Paul W. Smith and co-host Ric DeVore welcome Stuart Hoffman Senior VP and Chief Economist for the PNC Financial Services Group to talk PNC39s first ever survey of small businesses in Michigan. They39ll also discuss the automotive outlook for our local OEM39s the stock market and the current economic conditions here in Michigan. Click Here to watch the video podcast of this month39s quotPNC Roundtable.quot

March 2012 ndash Paul W. Smith and co-host Ric DeVore welcome Doug Rothwell President and CEO of the Business Leaders for Michigan to talk about the progress on the Turnaround Michigan Plan to make Michigan aTop 10 state to do business in. They also discuss the unique resources the State of Michigan can take advantage of for the retention and attraction of businesses and talent. Click Here to watch the video podcast of this month39s quotPNC Roundtable.quot

March 2012 ndash Paul W. Smith and co-host Ric DeVore welcome Dennis Mannion President and CEO of Palace Sports and Entertainment to discuss how the passion that Detroit holds for its sports teams along with how he plans to add more family value to ticket purchases. Click Here to watch the video podcast of this month39s quotPNC Roundtable.quot

February 2012 - on this best-of edition of the quotPNC Roundtablequot Paul W. Smith and co-host Ric DeVore talk with Paul Krutko president and CEO of Ann Arbor SPARK.

January 2012 ndash Paul W. Smith and co-host Ric DeVore welcome Bill Perkins chairman of the 2012 North American International Auto Show pictured and Mike Wall director of automotive analysis at IHS Automotive discuss what Detroit39s auto show means to the community local charities and of course the future of the auto industry. Click Here to watch the video podcast of this month39s quotPNC Roundtable.quot