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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.
Gov. Whitmer Announces 80 Apartments Coming to Battle Creek, Commercial Space Coming to Detroit
LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced two redevelopment projects receiving support from the bipartisan Revitalization and Placemaking (RAP) program. Vacant acreage from the former K-Mart
Michigan Business Beat | Dwayne Powell Jr. & Marcel Fable Price, Cultivate 269 at WMU
Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Dwayne Powell Jr., Chief Operating Officer and Managing Partner of Kalamazoo Forward Ventures & Marcel Fable Price, Director of Platform and Programming
Michigan Celebrates Small Business: It’s Time to Register for MCSB 2026!
Four Events. Two Days. One Unforgettable Experience. Join us this April 21 & 22 for the 2026 Michigan Celebrates Small Business, a two‑day experience designed
ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Jacob Brown, Paula Macpherson, Keynoters for April 16, 2026, at Velocity
Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Jacob Brown and Paula Macpherson, upcoming Keynoters for April 16, 2026, at Velocity in Sterling Heights, Michigan.
ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Jacob Brown, Paula Macpherson, Keynoters for April 16, 2026, at Velocity
Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Jacob Brown and Paula Macpherson, upcoming Keynoters for April 16, 2026, at Velocity in Sterling Heights, Michigan.
Traverse City Tourism | Sleeping Bear is One-of-a-Kind Beach
Traverse City, Mich. — Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore was named by TripAdvisor as one of the top beaches in the world. The online travel guidance
MBN On The Road: Randy Thelen, The Right Place 2026-2028 3-Year Strategic Plan Abridged Presentation
(GRAND RAPIDS, MI.) – Thursday February 12th, The Right Place, Inc. has announced the launch of its new three-year strategic plan. The Right Place’s mission is
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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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