Lead to Succeed Author: InvestUP Lead to Succeed is an interview series focused on Leadership in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Hosted by Steve Arwood, former director of the MEDC, this series is designed to help aspiring leaders of the U.P. go further and learn from those who are already leading the way.  Be a guest on this podcast Language: en-us Genres: Business, Management Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Get all podcast data

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Lead to Succeed - Randy Thelen of The Right Place
Monday, 1 September, 2025

In this episode of Lead to Succeed, host Steve Arwood welcomes Randy Thelen, President and CEO of The Right Place and Chair of the Economic Development Leaders for Michigan (EDLM). The conversation dives into EDLM’s Top Ten policy priorities and the importance of consistent, regionally driven economic development across the state. Randy shares lessons learned from West Michigan, the critical role of rural communities, and why Michigan’s future depends on innovation, infrastructure, and alignment.Learn more about InvestUP at https://www.investupmi.com. Connect with us on social media at https://www.linkedin.com/company/invest-up-mi/.

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