Pnc Roundtable

(Jan 2016) – Paul W. Smith and co-host Regional President of PNC Bank, Ric DeVore welcome Mike Wall, Director, Automotive Analysis at IHS and NAIAS Co-Chair and Car Dealer, Sam Slaughter to discuss the auto industry. The whole industry is focused on Detroit for its annual auto show and the Paul, Ric, Mike and Sam will talk about the impact the industry has on the region and globe, as well as, all the great new vehicles and technology on display. Coming off a record year with over 17.6 million cars and trucks sold in 2015, 2016 looks as bright as ever and the PNC Roundtable will take a deep dive on why.

(Nov/Dec 2015) – Paul W. Smith and co-host Regional President of PNC Bank, Ric DeVore welcome Tonya Allen, President and CEO of the Skillman Foundation and Pastor Larry Simmons, Executive Director of the Brightmoor Alliance to discuss their new partnership, Say & Play with Words. The panel discusses this new 1.5 million dollar initiative in early childhood education and how its bringing the program to underserved communities like Brightmoor and Southwest Detroit. The group will also talk about how for Detroit to have a sustainable comeback they need to address the education of the city’s children.

October 2015 ndash Paul W. Smith and co-host Regional President of PNC Bank Ric DeVore welcome Arn Tellem Vice Chairman of Palace Sports amp Entertainment PSampE to this monthsrsquo PNC Roundtable. Arn is no stranger to professional sports as he has represented over 500 athletes during his career as a sports agent and as CEO of SFX Entertainment in Los Angeles. Paul Ric and Arn will also talk about the resurgence of the City of Detroit how PS amp E can play a bigger role in the community and the state of the Detroit Pistons. To hear the full conversation for this monthrsquos PNC Roundtable click on the link below

August 2015 ndash Paul W. Smith and co-host Regional President of PNC Bank Ric DeVore welcome Matthew Moroun Vice Chairman of the Detroit Bridger Company and Central Trucking to talk about the comeback of Detroit and the potential for a new span at the current bridge site. There has been a lot of recent news with the Detroit Train Station getting over 1000 new window installed and the land swap at the bridge site that is a win-win for the community and also gives the DBC a key piece of land to build a new span. Matt also talks about their logistic business and how they are looking to hire more drivers as part of a new 30 million dollar trucking hub they are building in the city. To hear the full conversation for this monthrsquos PNC Roundtable click on the link below.

July 2015 ndash Paul W. Smith and co-host Regional President of PNC Bank Ric DeVore welcome Wayne County Executive Warren Evans to discuss the current state of affairs in Wayne County. Paul Ric and Warren will take a deep dive into the issues facing the county and the plan to shore up the debt structure and to begin work on the revenue side. Theyrsquoll also discuss the new jail site big opportunities around the airport and why Wayne County reached out to Lansing for a consent decree. To hear the full conversation for this monthrsquos PNC Roundtable click on the link below.

June 2015 ndash Paul W. Smith and co-host Ric DeVore welcome John Russell President and CEO of CMS Energy Corporation and Doug Rothwell President and CEO of the Business Leaders for Michigan to a special edition of the PNC Roundtable taped up at the DRCrsquos Mackinac Policy Conference. As Michigan makes its comeback there are still many challenges facing the state both politically and economically. On this monthrsquos PNC Roundtable Paul Ric John and Doug will discuss road funding Michiganrsquos energy policy economic development assistance through the MEDC and much more. To hear what was on this monthrsquos PNC Roundtable click on the links below.

May 2015 ndash Paul W. Smith and co-host Ric DeVore welcome Sally McCrady Executive Vice President and Director Community Affairs at PNC Bank to talk about the PNC Bankrsquos focus on giving back to the community and why investing in our childrenrsquos education are top priorities for PNC. Sally is also the Chairwomen and President of the PNC Foundation that grants more than 350 million dollars each year to philanthropic and community developments in 19 markets around the country. One of those programs PNCrsquos Grow Up Great Program which focuses on child education from 0-5 years old and on this monthrsquos roundtable theyrsquoll discuss why that group is so important to support.

April 2015 ndash Paul W. Smith and co-host Ric DeVore welcome Stu Hoffman Senior Vice President and Chief Economist at PNC Financial Group for his annual visit to the roundtable and economic update. Stu has been one of the most accurate economist in the US for over 20 years and is used as a trusted resource on CNBC Fox Business and CNN and quoted in the major investor publications like the Wall Street Journal Barronrsquos and Forbes to name a few. On this monthrsquos PNC Roundtable Stu talks with Paul and Ric about the current climate here in the state as well as the US and global markets. To find out what you need to know about the current economic climate click below listen in to this monthrsquos PNC Roundtable.

March 2015 - Paul W. Smith and co-host Ric DeVore welcome Christine Rice President of Vision IT and Paula Roman Senior Vice President of Retail Banking at PNC Bank into the roundtable this month to discuss women is the business world. As a part of Womenrsquos History Month Paul and Ric will ask about some of the challenges and obstacles they experienced throughout their careers. They also talk about work life balance and what itrsquos like to be a female business leader in this day and age.

January 2015 - Paul W. Smith and co-host Ric DeVore welcome Scott LaRiche Chairman of the 2015 NAIAS and Mike Wall Director Automotive Analysis at IHS Automotive to talk about auto. Paul Ric Scott and Mike discuss the 2015 North American International Auto Show from the new car unveils to its economic impact globally and locally. They also reflect on what has happen in 2014 gas prices and whatrsquos in store for the industry in the 2015 on this latest edition of the PNC Roundtable.

December 2014 - Paul W. Smith and co-host Ric DeVore welcome Adam Mackey Managing Director and Head of Municipal Fixed Income at PNC Capital Advisors and Del Chenault Director of Government Affairs for Clark Hill PLC as they talk about the City of Detroit exit from Bankruptcy. Detroit was the largest municipal bankruptcy in US history and now that the plan of adjustment was approved what will the city be faced with in post-bankruptcy and how will it operate. Learn this and more on this monthrsquos PNC Roundtable.

October 2014 - Paul W. Smith and co-host Ric DeVore welcome Jeff Konya Athletic Director Greg Kampe Head Menrsquos Basketball Coach and Jeff Tungate Head Womenrsquos Basketball Coach at Oakland University into this monthrsquos PNC Roundtable to discuss college athletics student athletesrsquo and how a strong athletic program can enhance the university experience. Coach Kampe and Tungate also talk about how they teach their players about life after basketball and how getting involved with their players off the court make then a better player on it as well.

September 2014 - Paul W. Smith and co-host Ric DeVore welcome George W Hynd President of Oakland University to talk about all the exciting things happening at OU and his future plans for the university. President Hynd just began his tenure at Oakland University and there is a lot happening from the first medical school graduates in May 2015 to brand new facilities on campus and expanded enrollment and programs.

August 2014 Paul W. Smith and co-host Ric DeVore welcome Dr. Michael Stafford Director of the Cranbrook Institute of Science and Lisa Sampson Managing Director Senior Vice President of PNC Bank Wealth Management to talk about the Women of Vision Exhibit coming to Detroit this September. The Roundtable will give you a sneak peak on this incredible touring exhibit that highlights 11 famed women photographers from National Geographic and their work. The panel will also discuss how bringing this exhibit into the market follows the DNA at PNC in regards to how women play an important role at PNC Bank.

July 2014 Paul W. Smith and co-host Ric DeVore welcome Michele Hodges President of the Belle Isle Conservancy to talk all things Bell Isle. There has been a lot of big news this year coming from the island as the DNR has taken over the day to day operations and it is now a state park. Michele Ric and Paul will discuss what this means and where the Belle Isle Conservancy fit in to the mix. The Belle Isle Conservancy was created in 2011 when four non-profits merged to help focus on bringing private and public resources together for the common good of this beautiful island park.

May 2014 - Paul W. Smith and co-host Ric DeVore welcome Terry Barclay President and CEO of Inforum to discuss the current climate for women in the business world. Terry has been the president of Inforum for over 13 years and much has changed for women over that time. She will share some of Inforum39s outreach and leadership in helping women improve their positions in business and the community. Ric will also share the PNC perspective on where women fit into their organization and why they are so closely aligned with Inform and their mission.

April 2014 ndash With Paul W. Smith on assignment Ric DeVore welcomes Maggie Steber Photographer from National Geographic to talk about the Women of Vision Exhibit that will be coming to the Cranbrook this fall. Ric and Maggie will discuss what itrsquos like to be a women photographer around the globe and the stories behind getting that perfect shot. The Women of Vision Exhibit features photography from 11 different female photographers and covers global issues both political and personal wild life and nature photos that National Geographic is known for.

February 2014 - Paul W. Smith and co-host Ric DeVore welcome Hiram E. JacksonManaging Partner and CEO of Real Times Media a multimedia company headquartered inDetroit which is comprised of the nation39s largest African-American owned and operated newspaper organization including the Michigan Chronicle. Four times per Michigan Chronicleand PNC Bank present Pancakes amp Politics a great event that brings together a who39s who in business and politics for real discussions on current issues facing our region. The Pancakes amp Politics events are always must attend events and Ric Paul and Hiram will discuss some of the past fireworks that have happened and why this event is such a powerful platform for the region.

January 2014 - Paul W. Smith and co-host Ric DeVore welcome 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 Mike to discuss the industry from global US and Michigan perspective. Mike will also talk about his latest IHS forecast and the current trends for the auto industry.