Go Great with Anne Bruzewski: Tourism, Community Pride & the Day a Truck Hit I‑675

In this Sidewalk Talks episode, we chat with Anne Bruzewski, CEO of Go Great Lakes Bay, about tourism, community pride, and the time we first met—when a truck collided with the I-675 bridge. Anne shares her path from Findlay, Ohio to Northwood University to joining Go Great Lakes Bay in early 2020 as COVID and Midland’s dam breaches forced major pivots. We also break down what a CVB/DMO does and how tourism benefits Saginaw residents. Listen to our conversation by watching the video below, or by subscribing to Sidewalk Talks wherever you listen to podcasts! 00:00 That time the truck hit the bridge 02:45 Annie the Mentor 05:59 Scuba and Swimming 06:51 From Ohio to Michigan 08:57 Choosing Hospitality 11:23 Career Path to CVB 12:57 Joining During COVID 13:47 Shutdown Shock and Pivot 14:53 Flood Response and Housing 17:00 Regional Leaders Step Up 17:49 Why Join Go Great 20:10 Visitors Benefit Residents 21:37 What Go Great Lakes Bay Does 24:25 What Sets Region Apart 27:57 Tourism to Talent Pipeline 29:39 Community Hospitality Mindset 32:10 Visit Go Great Closing