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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Getting a Grip
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.

LEO: Michigan’s Adult Education Programs Help Nearly 30,000 Michiganders Prepare for Career Success
Back-to-school season highlights Michigan’s $42 million investment to support adult learners and create pathways to better jobs and higher wages LANSING, Mich. — As students across

NEWITY | Can You Use an SBA 7(a) Loan to Support Cash Flow?
Can an SBA loan be used for payroll? What about to support cash flow? To refinance debt? Here’s a breakdown of how you can use the

Choose Lansing Welcomes Julie VanAcker as Membership & Community Outreach Coordinator
LANSING, MICH. – Sept. 3, 2026 – Choose Lansing is pleased to announce the addition of Julie VanAcker, CTA, as Membership & Community Outreach Coordinator. VanAcker joins Choose Lansing with experience

Twenty Michigan Startups Advance to PitchMI Semifinals
LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 2, 2026) — From the doctor’s office to the factory floor, and even beneath our streets, Michigan startups are developing new ways to solve real-world problems. Twenty of

Twenty Michigan Startups Advance to PitchMI Semifinals
LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 2, 2026) — From the doctor’s office to the factory floor, and even beneath our streets, Michigan startups are developing new ways to solve real-world problems. Twenty of

Leadership Lowdown | David Lamb – The Power of Culture
Vic Verchereau welcomes David Lamb, who is CEO and President at Oxford Bank. He is the latest guests for six segments with Vic Verchereau on

UM Health-Sparrow News: Eaton Area EMS Seeing Tremendous Growth
CHARLOTTE, Mich. – As rural communities across the nation grapple with accessibility to healthcare, UM Health-Sparrow Eaton Area EMS is seeing a significant increase in
MBN SPEAKER SERIES: Civility In Business & Politics

Details
- Date: September 17
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Time:
11:00 am - 1:30 pm
- Cost: $50
- Event Category: MBN Speaker Series
- Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1999076965016?aff=oddtdtcreator
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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