DETROIT, Dec. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- In June, 2014,
business executive, local entrepreneur, educator and small business
expert Mark S. Lee launched
"Small Talk with Mark S. Lee"
on CBS Detroit's WXYT AM1270. The weekly show airs
8-9am, on Sundays, and is streamed
via cbsdetroit.com (click on 1270). A same-day podcast is available
at 9am via leegroupinnovation.com,
WWJPlus.com, SoundCloud.com and thehubdetroit.com.
Ann Arbor-based Domino's has
renewed its title sponsorship for "Small Talk with Mark S. Lee" beginning in January,
2017. "Small Talk" is a leading business program and
is the only broadcast in the Detroit region and the state of Michigan focused on small business development
and entrepreneurship. "Small Talk's" mission is to provide a
forum where entrepreneurs and business leaders can share their
stories. The broadcast welcomes business experts and
entrepreneurs to share ideas and resources focused on having a
successful, sustainable business while navigating business
challenges which can slow growth.
According to the 2012 U.S. Census data, Detroit has over 62,000 businesses across the
city and with over 40,000 minority-owned businesses, it ranks as
the fourth largest in the country. With approximately 242,000
women-owned businesses, the state of Michigan ranks ninth largest in the
nation.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, small firms
accounted for approximately 63% of net new jobs created between
1993 and mid-2013. Since the end of the 2008 recession, small
businesses accounted for 60 percent of the net new jobs created
across the country.
"The Detroit region continues
its strong revitalization efforts and small businesses continue to
play a major role," says Mark S.
Lee, a Detroit native and
President & CEO of the LEE Group, LLC. "Small
Talk" continues to provide a platform for small businesses and
business leaders to share their stories.
Lee continues, "With Domino's continued support, we are able to
continue to provide opportunities for entrepreneurs while
supporting this region's revitalization efforts. "
"Mark's audience continues to grow and provide a forum for small
business owners and entrepreneurs to learn from their peers," said
Tim McIntyre, Executive Vice
President of Communication for Domino's. "We're proud to have
helped him launch 'Small Talk' and we're happy to keep this
innovative program on the air."
For previous "Small Talk with Mark S.
Lee" broadcasts, please click on the following link:
http://leegroupinnovation.com/index.php/podcastcategory
With Detroit emerging as an
entrepreneurial "hotbed" and with more small businesses
establishing their presence in Michigan, "Small Talk" will continue to
provide listeners with the information they need to focus on short
and long-term growth and, ultimately, success.
You can follow Lee on Twitter @leegroup. For additional
information visit: leegroupinnovation.com.
About The LEE Group, MI LLC
The Plymouth, MI-based LEE
Group, MI LLC, founded in 2008 by Detroit native, Mark
S. Lee, President & CEO, is an independent integrated
marketing consulting firm focused on providing strategic marketing
planning, branding/rebranding, training and development and
integrated communication solutions to clients.
About Mark S. Lee
He is the former Vice President of Brand Development and
Marketing Communications at Florida Blue, Florida's Blue Cross Blue Shield plan, where
he was responsible for leading the company's brand initiatives,
marketing communications and the development and implementation of
promotional programs focused on supporting strategic
priorities. Prior, Mr. Lee held senior-marketing leadership
roles with nationally known companies across the country including,
PepsiCo, The Auto Club Group (AAA), et. al.
His column turned blog, "Small Talk with Mark S. Lee", appeared in the Michigan
Chronicle for three years and now appears via blog for
Crain's Detroit Business. It provides tips to
businesses who are interested in growing their business and to
individuals who aspire to become entrepreneurs. Lee also
hosts a weekly radio show, "Small Talk with Mark S. Lee", which is broadcast on CBS
Detroit's WXYT 1270 and nationally via
cbsdetroit.com.
In addition to being a noted public speaker, he's also an
adjunct professor, Marketing, at Eastern
Michigan University and has been invited to speak as guest
lecturer at Boston University and the
University of North Florida
(UNF). Additionally, Lee was an adjunct professor of
Marketing & Management, at Walsh
College, in Troy,
Michigan. Lee is also the past Detroit instructor for Interise's Emerging
Leader's Program (formerly, e200)--an initiative focused on
assisting entrepreneurs focused on growth.
Throughout his career, Mr. Lee has received numerous awards,
been the focus of many articles and has been invited to speak on
various Marketing and Branding topics across the country, including
recently being named a Comcast Newsmaker.
He holds a Master's degree (MBA) in Marketing from the Kellogg
Graduate School of Management (KGSM) at Northwestern University and a Bachelor of Business
Administration (BBA) from Eastern Michigan
University.
For more information, go to www.leegroupinnovation.com and
follow him twitter (@leegroup), Facebook and/or Linked In
(leegroup).
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