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Joey G

Making things happen since 1978

About Me


What can I say here?I'm an analytical minded person who thrives on creative endeavors. I'm on that fine line where Yin & Yang meet. I always have a positive attitude and enjoy life as much as possible, that being said, I still manage to accomplish a lot. I never seem to be complacent, always trying to find a way to better myself.
I would call volunteering more than a hobby in my life! I love to help others and give back to communities that have been so wonderful to me. Giving with the expectation of receiving nothing in return is one of the greatest feelings in life!
I spend some of my free time volunteering on boards, committees and at events. I'm the President of the Midland Downtown Business Association. I also teach Junior Achievement to elementary school students and mentor college students preparing for the real world and serve as a committee chair for a number of different organizations. I'll always be a listening ear and source of stability for my friends. I was just named the Volunteer of the Year Award in Midland Michigan.
By trade, you may call me a numbers guy but I'm much more than that. I'm a detail guy but have a big picture point of view. I'm currently in a financial position with Central Michigan University.
I appreciate every day as if it were my last and thank the good lord above each morning when I wake up. I feel people get caught up in routines too much and don't take time to reflect and appreciate what they have. Anyway, hope I wasn't rambling.
Later, and thanks for reading!

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

Dave Matthews, Barack Obama, Mike Birbiglia (check), John Heffron (check), Daniel Tosh and Kevin Spacey

Jon Rajewski's Video for "Strange Life"

Check out my friend Jay Nash here:

and more Jay Nash here:

My Blog

In Memory of Mitch Hedberg...

Tragically, Mitch Hedberg passed away on March 30, 2005. His family has put together an album based on a show he did a few months before passing. The synopsis is below as it was released today. Mitch ...
Posted by on Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:20:00 GMT

My Secret Public Proposal

After about a month of planning, I've pulled off my secret public proposal! Here's the story... Sarah and I are both huge fans of comedian Mike Birbiglia.  Back in August, I got tickets...
Posted by on Tue, 23 Oct 2007 14:30:00 GMT

Long time no blog... Live Music, Comedy, Life, Etc...

Hi all, I realized I haven't been blogging much and even though I'm sure you all have better things to do than read this... I tend to find blogs fun to read when they are done by fun people... Ho...
Posted by on Thu, 27 Sep 2007 07:57:00 GMT

DMB time is near... woo hoo!!!

The tradition continues next week... Time to go see my favorite band on earth again... I'm starting to feel that positive DMB energy already! I've been listening to them since 1991 and still have old ...
Posted by on Tue, 14 Aug 2007 06:57:00 GMT

Garage Sale Success

Well, I haven't done the garage sale thing except for when I was little helping out mom and dad.  Friday and Saturday, Sarah and I had one and I would have to call it a major success.&n...
Posted by on Mon, 30 Jul 2007 08:31:00 GMT

Downtown Midland

Last night was the Downtown Midland Annual Dinner Event that is held each year in June. It is a nice event to cap off each year (we are a July-June fiscal year). As part of the event, the Downtown rec...
Posted by on Wed, 13 Jun 2007 06:55:00 GMT

Verge - Summer Solstice Interview

I was recently interviewed for the Midland Daily News Entertainment Scene, the Verge.Check out my interview on www.ourverge.com to hear the vergecast interview of what we have going on from an enterta...
Posted by on Thu, 07 Jun 2007 20:19:00 GMT

Endorsement

So, it's getting to be the time where politics ramp up and we see many candidates throwing their hats into the running for the role of President of our great country.  Many people show their supp...
Posted by on Fri, 01 Jun 2007 08:46:00 GMT

Summer Solstice 2007 - 6/21/07

We are about a month away and I can't wait!!! Tons of Activities... Event Starts at 5 PM on Main Street in Midland.  Lots of great live music for our celebration of the start of Summer. Live...
Posted by on Fri, 18 May 2007 11:44:00 GMT

Summertime and Freedom

Hello Everyone who decided to stop by and see if I have anything interesting to say this time... Guess I roped you in with that stellar Subject line... Anyway, I've survivored the hell people in my fi...
Posted by on Thu, 19 Apr 2007 08:10:00 GMT