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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.

Featured Program

Getting a Grip

Getting A Grip is focused on helping entrepreneurs end the chaos. Through the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) we highlight ways that business owners can clarify their vision, gain traction, and increase team health. Entrepreneur and Professional EOS Implementor, Mike Maddox, highlights the foundational tools of EOS, shares real world examples, interviews fascinating guests, and will challenge your way of thinking. If you are ready to end the frustration and share a few laughs along the way, listen to Getting A Grip each week.

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.

DRC: Oct. 9 | Small Business and Advocacy is Back

Michigan Business Network September 23, 2026

Join the Detroit Regional Chamber on Friday, Oct. 9, from 8:15-10 a.m., for the next Small Business and Advocacy program. Designed specifically for small business leaders, this event

Michigan Ranks Among Top Three States for Plastics Industry Employment

Michigan Business Network September 23, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Nearly 70,000 people are employed by the plastics industry in Michigan, giving the state the third-largest plastics workforce in the nation, according to

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ICYMI: Governor Whitmer Pens Wall Street Journal Op Ed Standing Up for Michigan Families and Businesses Against Expensive Tariffs

Michigan Business Network September 23, 2026

LANSING, Mich. – Governor Whitmer published an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal, advocating for Michigan families and businesses in light of costly tariff policies imposed by Republicans in

Michigan Small Business Development Center: Winners Announced for $11,750 ‘Business by the Bay’ Pitch Competition

Michigan Business Network September 23, 2026

BAY CITY, MI — Five local entrepreneurs were awarded a combined $11,750 in seed capital at the 2026 Business by the Bay Pitch Competition, hosted by the Michigan Small Business

Michigan Small Business Development Center: Winners Announced for $11,750 ‘Business by the Bay’ Pitch Competition

Michigan Business Network September 23, 2026

BAY CITY, MI — Five local entrepreneurs were awarded a combined $11,750 in seed capital at the 2026 Business by the Bay Pitch Competition, hosted by the Michigan Small Business

MiLEAP: $672.5 Million in State Financial Aid Helps More Than 166,000 Michigan Students Pursue Postsecondary Education

Michigan Business Network September 23, 2026

State financial aid reaches 159.3% more Michigan students than before the pandemic LANSING, Mich. – More than 166,000 Michigan students received $672.5 million in state

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DTMB: Michigan Unemployment Rate Increased in August

Michigan Business Network September 23, 2026

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate inched up by one-tenth of a percentage point to 5.0 percent during August, according to data released

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MBN SPEAKER SERIES: Civility In Business & Politics

September 17 @ 11:00 am - 1:30 pm

$50

Nolan Finley has spent 50 years at The Detroit News, the last 25+ as its Editorial Page Editor — and he’s built a career proving that fierce disagreement doesn’t have to mean broken relationships. A Michigan Journalism Hall of Famer and co-author of The Civility Book, Finley teamed up with progressive journalist Stephen Henderson to show that civil dialogue can survive even the biggest ideological divides. Join us as he brings those lessons to Civility in Business & Politics, sharing hard-won insight on disagreeing well — without losing the relationship.

For information about The Civility Book go to: https://wsupress.wayne.edu/9780814352182/

For tickets to the event visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1999076965016?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Date: September 17
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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Our live and on-demand podcasts and audio programs cover a wide range of business topics, including finance, entrepreneurship, politics, leadership, business events, and more. Every day, there’s something new to learn on our blog. You’ll also find a score of networking opportunities to connect with industry professionals across Michigan’s economic and small business communities.

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