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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.
Articles and Updates
Stay informed with the latest news and insights about Michigan’s economy and the businesses, leaders, and other advocates who power it.
ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Shelia Scott, LAFCU Opens Enrollment for Free Financial Education Program through Aug. 31
Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Shelia Scott, Community Financial Education and Business Development Officer, LAFCU, Lansing, MI. Hear Shelia and Jeffrey discuss its free Pathway program,
Citizens Research Council: The Michigan Constitution’s Politically Frought Article IX-Finance & Taxation
#FactsMatter podcast host Guy Gordon and Eric Lupher, president of the Citizens Research Council, take a deep dive into Article IX of the Michigan Constitution, which governs finance and taxation. They
AAA Michigan: E-Bikes, School Zones, and Bus Stops: Back-to-School Traffic Creates New Safety Risks
AAA provides traffic safety guidance ahead of the new school year DEARBORN, Mich., (August 24, 2026) — The back-to-school commute creates one of the busiest and most
ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Takea, CAMW!, Building Stronger Talent Through Apprenticeships
Chris Holman welcomes back Tekea Norwood, COO, CAMW!, Capital Area Michigan Works! Lansing, MI, but serving Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton Counties. Watch Tekea and Chris discuss how CAMW! helps employers
ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Takea, CAMW!, Building Stronger Talent Through Apprenticeships
Chris Holman welcomes back Tekea Norwood, COO, CAMW!, Capital Area Michigan Works! Lansing, MI, but serving Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton Counties. Watch Tekea and Chris discuss how CAMW! helps employers
ICYMI Governor Whitmer, Mayor Sheldon & State Officials Mark Milestone of Completed Lead Service Line Replacement in Flint
City also reaches 10-year milestone of compliance with strict state water standards for lead LANSING, Mich. –Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley, and Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Tom Kelly, Automation Alley, MAST-P Helps Small Auto Suppliers Diversify
Chris Holman welcomes back Tom Kelly, CEO and Executive Director , Automation Alley, Troy, MI. Watch Tom and Chris discuss how Automation Alley’s MAST-P helps small
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MBN SPEAKER SERIES: Michigan Future Business Index Release Webinar
Get the latest scoop on Michigan’s business vibes and what’s coming next in the market.
Join MBN for the release of the results from the latest Michigan Future Business Index. This will be the first chance to see and hear insight into the latest survey, done every six months. Then hear from leaders across Michigan for their mid-2026 perspectives.
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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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