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Knowledge, News, and Insights for Michigan Businesses
Michigan Business Network (MBN) is your go-to resource for valuable business and economic information. Here, you’ll find programs, podcasts, stories, and resources curated to help grow your business and create a thriving local community.
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Stay informed with the latest news and insights about Michigan’s economy and the businesses, leaders, and other advocates who power it.
MBN Speakers Series | The Biggby Story with Mike McFall Less Than a Week Away!
Tuesday, September 23rd, BIGGBY® COFFEE’s Mike McFall will join Michigan Business Network for our next MBN Speakers Series Luncheon. The event will run from 11
Communities in Flint and Genesee Are Invited to Grow on the Bridge, a Collaborative & Informational Event on June 26
(Flint, Mich. 09/15/2025) – Rev up your business plan and get ready for the second annual Two Lane Fast Pitch Competition – a partnership
MBN Speakers Series | The Biggby Story with Mike McFall A Week from Today!
Tuesday, September 23rd, BIGGBY® COFFEE’s Mike McFall will join Michigan Business Network for our next MBN Speakers Series Luncheon. The event will run from 11
NEWITY | Are There Business Age Requirements For Receiving an SBA 7(a) Loan?
Why does time in business matter for an SBA 7(a) loan? Lenders and the SBA use your business’s operating history as a way to assess stability and risk. A business
NEWITY | Are There Business Age Requirements For Receiving an SBA 7(a) Loan?
Why does time in business matter for an SBA 7(a) loan? Lenders and the SBA use your business’s operating history as a way to assess stability and risk. A business
Michigan Economic Development Corporation: This Just In: ‘Make It in Michigan’ Strategy Plays to Michigan’s Strengths
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) has a plan that reflects the value of a Team Michigan approach, strengths-based marketing, placemaking, small business solutions and
Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak to kick off 4th annual Tech Week in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. – Next week, The Right Place, Inc. welcomes Steve Wozniak, Silicon Valley icon and co-founder of Apple Inc., at the sold-out Tech Week Grand
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Programs and Hosts
Check out our exciting lineup of Michigan business podcasts below. Explore each one to learn when these programs air and find more information about the business experts who host them.
100% Hustle
Hosted by Vicki Hamilton
Dive into the world of business ‘hustlers’ with 100% Hustle. Join in as we explore the art of turning passions into successful side hustles and careers while still maintaining balance.
A Shunpiker’s Journal
Hosted by Steve Purdy
Tune in to A Shunpiker’s Journal, hosted by Steve Purdy, as we delve into the stories of those who choose to veer off the turnpikes and freeways of America. Discover how Steve and others embrace unique approaches to experiencing businesses and lives intertwined with automobiles.
Build Smart. Lead Strong.
Hosted by Elizabeth Bernhard
Build Smart. Lead Strong highlights the innovative work being done by Michigan manufacturers. Elizabeth Bernhard talks with small manufacturers across Michigan—in rural communities as well as urban areas—that are building smart and leading strong. Industry experts share how they are supporting small manufacturers in their innovation, pivoting to capture new opportunities, and staying on a growth path.
Faces of Manufacturing
Hosted by Cindy Kangas and Joy Wagner
Faces of Manufacturing, co-hosted by Cindy Kangas and Joy Wagner, explores the people who make up the talent and culture of today’s manufacturing sector in Michigan. Learn the names, stories, and achievements of innovators who are growing local industry. Podcast guests include industry leaders, experts, and everyday people making a living in manufacturing.
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