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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.
Preview CAR’s Q4 Automotive Outlook: Industry Signals Shaping 2026
The automotive industry saw light-vehicle sales increase by 2.4% in 2025. ICE sales declined marginally compared to 2024, down 0.2%. Electrified vehicle sales grew 12.7%, led
Michigan Business Beat | Alyssa Troub, LAFCU, Write To Educate Essay Contest Empowers MI Students
Chris Holman welcomes back Alyssa Troub, Title: Digital Marketing and Community Engagement Specialist, LAFCU, Lansing, MI. Watch Alyssa and Chris discuss LAFCU’s Write To Educate
Leadership Lowdown | Josh Williams – Create a Place Where People Want To Work
Vic Verchereau welcomes Josh Williams, who is CEO at Limitless Innovation. He is the latest guest for six segments with Vic Verchereau on Leadership Lowdown.
LEO | Career Connect Newsletter: FEB 2026
Get support with your job search Whether you’re a first-time job seeker, switching careers, looking to gain new skills to advance in your career, a veteran or a justice-involved individual,
LEO | Career Connect Newsletter: FEB 2026
Get support with your job search Whether you’re a first-time job seeker, switching careers, looking to gain new skills to advance in your career, a veteran or a justice-involved individual,
Michigan Business Beat | Pete Terryn, NuWave Tech Partners & West Michigan AI Lab- 2026 A.I. Trends!
Chris Holman welcomes back Pete Terryn, Director of Operations; AI Evangelist/Podcaster/Speaker, NuWave Technology Partners, and co-founder of the West Michigan AI Lab, Kalamazoo and Grand
Gov. Whitmer Transitions Michigan Investment Mission to Italy, Advancing Defense, Manufacturing, and Global Partnerships
LANSING, Mich. – Monday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer transitions Michigan’s ongoing European investment mission from Germany to Italy, continuing Team Michigan’s efforts to strengthen international partnerships, attract
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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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