Patrick Center
Patrick joined WGVU Public Media in December, 2008 after eight years of investigative reporting at Grand Rapids' WOOD-TV8 and three years at WYTV News Channel 33 in Youngstown, Ohio. As News and Public Affairs Director, Patrick manages our daily radio news operation and public interest television programming. An award-winning reporter, Patrick has won multiple Michigan Associated Press Best Reporter/Anchor awards and is a three-time Academy of Television Arts & Sciences EMMY Award winner with 14 nominations.
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We bring together two strangers for a conversation – about their lives - not politics. Adrienne served in the Peace Corps and Banza lived in a Tanzanian refugee camp before resettling in the United States. Two people from vastly different backgrounds share a conversation about their deepest life experiences and beliefs resulting in mutual understanding and inspiration. -
West and Southwest Michigan’s industrial economy continues showing signs of softening according to the November Supply Management Research Survey -
Michigan’s agriculture is the state’s second largest industry contributing an annual $126 billion to the state’s economy. But this year, federal tariffs are negatively impacting farmers and consumers. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Department issued a report detailing export declines. WGVU spoke with MDARD Director, Dr. Tim Boring about the findings and trends. -
Crain’s Grand Rapids Business staff writer Mark Sanchez discusses Acrisure’s CEO and his wife investing in Michigan State University athletics. The Right Place presented its 2026 Economic Outlook. Local office furniture maker Steelcase closes sale to rival HNI Corporation. -
We bring together two strangers for a conversation – about their lives - not politics. Robin and Robert discover a connection reinforcing beliefs in shared humanity over differences and the importance of exposure to broaden one's worldview.
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Michigan’s agriculture is the state’s second largest industry contributing an annual $126 billion to the state’s economy. But federal tariffs are negatively impacting farmers and consumers this year
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Crain’s Grand Rapids Business staff writer Mark Sanchez discusses the collapse of Michigan’s farm exports and the impact an aging population is having on the state’s economy. We begin with findings from the “Pathways to a Healthier Michigan” report.
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The community-backed capital campaign is rounding third and heading home. -
We bring together two strangers for a conversation – about their lives - not politics. Teresa and John travelled the country in their youth. They’ve returned to Michigan making Grand Haven home. They believe in hard work and trust your instincts.
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Crain’s Grand Rapids Business staff writer Mark Sanchez talks about a new private executives’ club, Wolverine World Wide boots take center stage in a streaming TV show, and shareholders will vote on the Steelcase-HNI merger next month.
