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Emerging Leaders: Brittane Rowe | Burgess Institute, FY26

Join us for our Emerging Leaders Speaker Series featuring Brittane Rowe, CEO and Co-Founder of Awkward Games, a tabletop games company on a mission to spark real, unfiltered connection.
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The Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Michigan State University empowers students to lead lives of impact through entrepreneurship. With an education-first approach, we equip Spartans with the mindset, experience, and community they need to create meaningful change.

CLIENT STORY: Justice League of Greater Lansing – Celebrating Our Impact and Repairing the Breach

Repairing the Breach: The Justice League’s Vision for Justice, Belonging, and What Comes Next

There are moments when reflection becomes fuel. When looking back is not about nostalgia, but about clarity. It is about understanding what has been built, why it matters, and where the road is leading next.

That spirit filled the room at the Justice League of Greater Lansing’s 4th Annual Fall Celebration and Fundraiser. This was not simply a gathering. It was a pause. A chance to acknowledge progress, confront unfinished work, and recommit to the long view of justice. From the beginning, […]

CLIENT STORY: MSU Landscape Services – Honoring Legacies that Grow

Honoring Legacies That Grow: Inside Michigan State University’s Landscape Keepsake Program

Some places hold our memories more tightly than others. For many, Michigan State University is one of those places. It’s where friendships were formed, futures were shaped, and moments big and small became part of a lifelong story. The MSU Landscape Keepsake Program exists to honor those stories by transforming memory into something living, lasting, and deeply connected to campus.

Formerly known as the Commemorative Tree Program, the Landscape Keepsake Program offers individuals and families a meaningful way to celebrate people who have made an impact on the MSU community. […]

CLIENT STORY: Communities In Schools Michigan – Our Impact in 2025

A Year of Student Impact Across Michigan: Communities In Schools Reflects on 2025 and What’s Ahead

Every year tells a story, and for Communities In Schools of Michigan, 2025 was a chapter defined by commitment, connection, and meaningful change. Across classrooms, hallways, and communities statewide, the organization continued to show what’s possible when students are surrounded by the right support at the right time. As the year comes to a close, it’s a moment to reflect on the impact made and look ahead with optimism toward what’s next.

Communities In Schools of Michigan exists for a simple but powerful reason: […]

PAULTALK: Media, Trust, and the Power of Real Stories – Our Owner Paul Schmidt Reflects on Authentic Storytelling

Media, Trust, and the Power of Real Stories: Our Owner Paul Schmidt Reflects on Authentic Storytelling

At the start of every year, our owner Paul Schmidt sets aside space for reflection. Not trends, not algorithms, not chasing attention—but an honest look at why storytelling matters and how it’s evolving. This PaulTalk opens with a topic that’s been shaping media for more than a decade: trust. In a world saturated with noise, misinformation, and increasingly sophisticated technology, the conversation centers on what it means to tell stories people can still believe.

For Paul, the […]