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creative:impact - A.V. Technology Meets Form, Function, And Beauty At Leon Speakers

Noah Kaplan

Noah Kaplan, artist, musician, and creative entrepreneur meets up with David Fair and Deb Polich to talk about Leon Speakers, the Ann Arbor company he founded that is revolutionizing audio technology.  Hear about this group of artists, designers, engineers, and craftsmen who are dedicated to producing the finest quality benchmade American audio on "creative:impact."

 

 

Deb Polich
Deb Polich, President and CEO of The Arts Alliance

Creative industries in Washtenaw County add hundreds of millions of dollars to the local economy.  In the weeks and months to come, 89.1 WEMU's David Fair and co-host Deb Polich, the President and CEO of The Arts Alliance, explore the myriad of contributors that make up the creative sector in Washtenaw County.

Noah Kaplan's Bio: 

Credit Noah Kaplan
Noah Kaplan Live Painting

A New York native, Noah attended the University of Michigan School of Art & Design, graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.  A visual artist, musician, and entrepreneur, he combined his passions for art and music by starting his business, Leon Speakers.  Over the past 20 years, he's seen Leon grow from a small, local shop to a global company with products that can be found in homes and businesses all over the world.  Noah is a firm believer that art and music shape our culture and that a business is like a sculpture: a never-ending work in progress. 

About Leon Speakers:

Leon brings a creative approach to the AV industry by designing and manufacturing customizable speakers and technology concealment solutions that enhance the sound and style of any space.  For over 20 years, they have been a leader in the conversation on merging design with technology, creating innovative products that serve both the Residential and Commercial markets.  Learn more on their website

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— David Fair is the WEMU News Director and host of Morning Edition on WEMU.  You can contact David at 734.487.3363, on twitter @DavidFairWEMU, or email him at dfair@emich.edu

Nearly three-quarters of David Fair’s 20+ years in radio has been at WEMU. Since 1994, he has been on the air at 5am each weekday on 89.1 FM as the local host of NPR’s Morning Edition. Over the years, Fair has had the opportunity to interview nationally and internationally known politicians, activists and celebrities. But he feels the most important features and interviews have been with those who live and work here at home. He believes his professional passions and desires fit perfectly into WEMU’s commitment to serving a local audience.
Polich originally hosts the now-retired weekly segment creative:impact, which featured creative people, jobs and businesses in the greater Ann Arbor area.
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