Specials at 7 – Energize Michigan

It's no secret that Michigan has been moving ever closer to an economic precipice. More than ever before, Michigan needs its leaders to think creatively, work cooperatively, and act boldly to reverse the state's downward slide.

"Energize Michigan," co-hosted by ITC Holdings Chairman, President and CEO Joseph L. Welch and WJR's own Paul W. Smith, features in-depth analysis and discussion of key issues that impact our great state. Our goal is to engage, entertain and ignite solutions that will step outside the status quo and truly energize the people of Michigan.

The guests include Michigan leaders from a wide range of backgrounds, such as government, business, academia, and the community.

Joseph L. Welch heads up Michigan-based ITC, the nation's only fully independent high-voltage transmission company. Joe started the company, along with 38 fellow entrepreneurs in 2003, with a vision to become a leader in the build-out of a more reliable and robust transmission system capable of meeting the needs of a 21st century, energy-intensive economy. ITC now operates in six states and employs more than 400 professionals.