Jeremy Sampson is making a difference in his community and he knows it. “Having professional soccer in Lansing sets it apart and makes it a great way to live, work and play,” Sampson said during his keynote address on July 28 at the 2019 MIPA summer journalism workshop. Sampson, the vice president and general manager of the professional soccer team Lansing Ignite, discussed his … [Read more...] about Lansing Ignite’s VP/GM discusses involvement in journalism, business
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Teen takes action in business
Like many other teens his age, Wayne Memorial High School Student Will Murphy can often be seen wearing a snapback hat, button-up shirt, and jeans. But unlike most, his clothes aren’t from any department store. They are made by him. Murphy aspires to become an entrepreneur. He plans on starting a hat and bow tie business. Murphy always had this idea in mind, but after … [Read more...] about Teen takes action in business
Student journalists learn more about business
MIPA student journalists have the opportunity learn more than just writing and reporting during the workshop in the class “Money Matters.” The class is taught by Sarah Verpooten, an experienced advisor of 12 years. She understands the financial side of journalism because all the money her school publications are not funded by their school district, but through advertising … [Read more...] about Student journalists learn more about business