What's with the Pineapple? · 2026-02-27 · 1h 2m
Pete Beukema literally flies planes and wants Michigan's hospitality industry to reach similar altitudes. The new MRLA Chairman talks Brady Bunch-style family business dynamics, why property taxes are killing development deals, and how Pure Michigan keeps getting shortchanged while surrounding states actually invest in tourism. Crown and Core discovers protein infiltrating every menu, the GLP-1 fascination continues with new data showing users still dining out, and somehow the great pepperoni diversity debate makes an appearance alongside Justin's third Chipotle reference in as many episodes. Then For Forks Sake lives up to its segment name with topics on a proposed 6% sales tax on tourism services to fund property tax cuts and the governor's $88 billion budget proposals. Pete's vision is straightforward - stop chasing shiny corporate deals, help operators on every street corner and fund tourism like Michigan actually wants visitors. Presented by the MRL Fund. Find more information at mrla.org/mrl-fund.html
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