Host on Michigan Business Beat, This Month in Small Business, and China Channel
Chris Holman is the founder and CEO of Michigan Business Network. For over 40 years, he has used his entrepreneurial skills to successfully start businesses, launch magazines, run companies, serve on community boards, and host various talk show programs on both radio and the internet. Currently, he is the primary host of MBN’s talk program, Michigan Business Beat.
Appointed in 2006 by Gov. Jennifer Granholm as Michigan’s Small Business Advocate, Chris has served as a liaison between the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and small business owners while working closely with the Michigan Business Ombudsman’s offices. Chris is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University, a husband, father of three children, and grandfather of seven.
Check Out Chris' Work

MBN On the Road | LAFCU Heritage Fest 2025 – Free Community Event Sharing Culture Music and More!
Michigan Business Beat
September 26, 2025

ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat on the Road | Todd Gustafson, Kinexus Takeaways from the MW!A Conference!
Michigan Business Beat
September 26, 2025

ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Karena Hamlet, Economic Alliance, Flint & Genesee Group – 2nd Immerse Summit
Michigan Business Beat
September 25, 2025

ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat on the Road | Shamar Herron, Michigan Works! Southeast at MW!A Conference!
Michigan Business Beat
September 25, 2025

ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat on the Road | Jennifer Llewellyn, Oakland Co. Michigan Works! MW!A Conference
Michigan Business Beat
September 24, 2025

ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Patrick Patterson, MMRS, Services and Upcoming Talent Show Fund Raiser!
Michigan Business Beat
September 19, 2025