WWJTV is proud to announce a three-part series that examines one of the most vital aspects of Michigan's economy and future.   "Building Bridges:  From the Great Lakes to the Great Wall" is a WWJTV exclusive.

Shot in stunning high-definition and hosted by Carol Cain, Community Affairs and Editorial Director of WWJTV, "Building Bridges" leads us on a journey through China and Michigan to see how the Chinese have built one of the most explosive economies on the planet.  This series takes a look at how the economic growth in China could help position Michigan for future growth.

Ms. Cain interviewed an exhaustive roster of experts to offer the most comprehensive, eye-opening report to date on this issue.  She traveled extensively throughout China and Michigan to see firsthand how bold pioneers in business and education are laying the groundwork for future prosperity.  "Building Bridges" features exclusive interviews with virtually every local business leader and decision-maker who will play a part in Michigan's economic expansion. 

"Building Bridges" features exclusive interviews with virtually every local business leader and decision-maker who will play a part in Michigan's economic expansion including: 

Jennifer Granholm, Governor of Michigan
John Engler, Former Governor of Michigan
Jim Blanchard, Former Governor of Michigan
L. Brooks Patterson, Oakland County Executive
Robert Ficano, Wayne County Executive
Phil Spender, Ford China COO
Rick Wagoner, General Motors Corporation CEO
Phil Murtaugh, Chrysler Asia CEO
Jim Epolito, Michigan Economic Development Corporation CEO
Jerry Schafer, Senior Vice President, COO, McDonald's China
Audie Wong, Amway China President
Zhou Wenzhong, Chinese Ambassador to the United States
Mary Sue Coleman, University of Michigan President
Yong Zhao, Michigan State University Professor
Kenneth Lieberthal, University of Michigan China Expert
Mark Brewer, Michigan Democratic Party Chairman
Mark Gaffney, Michigan AFL-CIO President
Lou Dobbs, CNN anchor
David Brandon, CEO, Domino's Pizza
Cameron Priebe, Mayor of Taylor
Marvin Beatty, Greektown Casino Investor
James Herbert, Neogen CEO
Tianbao Zhou, CEO, Tempo 
Margaret Brooks, Marketing Manager, GM China
C. Peter Theut, Partner, Butzel Long, Global Business Advisory Council
Tom Watkins, CEO, TDW & Associates, former state school superintendent
Bill Kalmar, Retired Examiner, Malcolm Baldridge Quality Award
Koralo Chen, Motown Travel


"Building Bridges" is sponsored in part by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and Oakland County.