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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.
Treasury: The Michigan Infrastructure Council Sponsors Infrastructure Professionals for Cohort 10 of Asset Management Training
LANSING, Mich.—The Michigan Infrastructure Council (MIC) has opened applications for the 10th cohort of its successful Asset Management (AM) Champions program, a statewide initiative designed
ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Paul Keifer, Bank of America, Grand Rapids Knapp’s Corner Expands
Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Paul Keifer, President of Bank of America Grand Rapids.
DRC EVENT: The Innovation Economy Event
Innovation is reshaping industries — and the talent behind them Register Now The Detroit Region is evolving fast. Innovation, entrepreneurship, and emerging careers are changing
ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Mackinac Policy Conference 2026 – Maureen Donohue Krauss, DRP – #MPC26
The Detroit Regional Chamber’s annual Mackinac Policy Conference. Chris Holman speaks with Maureen Donohue Krauss, CEO, Detroit Regional Partnership, at Media Row in the Grand Hotel, while at the 2026
ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Mackinac Policy Conference 2026 – Maureen Donohue Krauss, DRP – #MPC26
The Detroit Regional Chamber’s annual Mackinac Policy Conference. Chris Holman speaks with Maureen Donohue Krauss, CEO, Detroit Regional Partnership, at Media Row in the Grand Hotel, while at the 2026
AAA Activates Tow to Go for Independence Day Holiday 2026
The service helps keep impaired drivers off the road during the busiest travel period of the summer DEARBORN, Mich., (July 1, 2026) — With more than 72
MITA Awards Nearly $40,000 in Scholarships to 16 Aspiring Construction Professionals
2026 MITA Scholarship Fund recognizes students committed to careers in Michigan’s heavy construction industry LANSING, Mich. — The [thinkmita.org] Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association (MITA) today announced the
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MBN SPEAKER SERIES: Michigan Future Business Index Release Webinar
Join us this July for a insightful discussion about what is going on in the Business world! Here, we will go over what business owners hope for, want in 2027, are nervous about, and etc.
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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