At Home with Economics
At Home with Economics explores business, workforce, and community development initiatives to better understand how they affect our daily lives. Program host, Bo Garcia also delves into the college’s impact on the local and regional economy by highlighting its partnerships with regional businesses, nonprofits, and other organizations.
The Host
Bo Garcia is Dean of the Community Education and Workforce Development Division at Lansing Community College. He manages Corporate Training, Small Business Development, Community Education, Continuing Education and Extension Centers.
Formerly, Bo was Executive Director of the Business & Community Institute at LCC, where he was charged with creating business and workforce development initiatives between LCC and regional employers.
Bo also authored "Business Matters" a weekly business column in the Lansing State Journal for over five years, he has been published in Entrepreneur Magazine and numerous other business publications, and presents on various business issues regionally. He holds a Master of Business Administration from Northwood University, a Master of Public Administration from Western Michigan University, and a Bachelor of Arts from Michigan State University. But most importantly, Bo is married to his wonderful wife Renee and loves spending time with is amazing 19 year old daughter Annie.