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.
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ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Fathy Shetiah, 7C Lingo, Part 2; Boosting Workplace CQ Drive & Knowledge
Michigan Business Beat
December 11, 2025
ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Scott Weaver, Douglas J., Institute Rebrand Progress and New Training Focus
Michigan Business Beat
December 11, 2025

ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Everett Woodel, Jr., SBA Great Lakes, NSBW 2026 Awards & MI Success Stories
Michigan Business Beat
December 11, 2025

Michigan Business Beat | Fathy Shetiah, 7C Lingo, Part 2; Boosting Workplace CQ Drive & Knowledge
Michigan Business Beat
December 10, 2025

ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Mark McDaniel, Cinnaire, on Housing, Awards, Community Impact and Pancakes
Michigan Business Beat
December 10, 2025
Michigan Business Beat | Scott Weaver, Douglas J., Institute Rebrand Progress and New Training Focus
Michigan Business Beat
December 10, 2025
