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Build Smart. Lead Strong.

Build Smart. Lead Strong., hosted by Elizabeth Bernhard, highlights the innovative work being done by Michigan manufacturers. She talks with small manufacturers all across Michigan, in rural communities as well as urban that are building smart and leading strong. Industry experts share how they are supporting small manufacturers to innovate, pivot to capture new opportunities, and stay on a growth path.
Elizabeth also wishes to thank Jennifer Deamud, her predecessor in both the Executive Director's role and for her three years as host of this MBN program.

12:00 PM every Monday
Replay: 6:00 PM, Tues. 12:00 AM, 6:00 AM

Additionally a special thanks to Joseph Derrick Marshall-Mosley for providing the music for this program. You can find more of his work at Apple Music:


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Support for Second Stage Manufacturers

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November 3, 2020 9:00 AM

Watch Host Jennifer Deamud as she talks with Colleen Killen-Roberts, Vice President of Entrepreneurship at the Edward Lowe Foundation.

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Helping Small Manufacturers Build Smart & Lead Strong

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October 23, 2020 6:00 PM

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Welcome to the Manufacturing Growth Alliance (MGA) communication! 

Continue to receive manufacturing insights and tools to build smart and lead strong by becoming a Network Member. Simply click the button below and we will send you the details.

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GS3 Global | Growing a Company While Supporting Community

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October 22, 2020 8:00 AM

Host Jennifer Deamud as she talks with Lisa Lunsford, Co-founder CEO of GS3 Global, on the Build Smart Lead Strong podcast.

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MGA | Conversation w/ Senator Shirkey | Small Manufacturers Voice in Lansing

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October 19, 2020 9:00 AM

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The “Small Manufacturers Voice in Lansing” event will be hosted virtually on October 20 at 11:00 a.m. MGA will host Senator Mike Shirkey in a virtual conversation to discuss critical issues for Michigan's small businesses.

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MGA | Helping Small Manufacturers Build Smart & Lead Strong

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September 21, 2020 11:00 AM

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Welcome to the Manufacturing Growth Alliance (MGA) communication!

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Helping Small Manufacturers Build Smart & Lead Strong

Build Smart. Lead Strong.
September 8, 2020 11:00 AM

Build Smart. Lead Strong.

Welcome to the Manufacturing Growth Alliance (MGA) bi-weekly communication! We are excited to bring small manufactures industry insights and tools to build smart and lead strong.

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MGA Webinars | Need to PIVOT Your Business, Let Us Help

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August 31, 2020 5:00 PM

Webinars for Michigan's Small Manufacturers  

Featured No-Cost Webinar: 

Manage the Unknown, Empower the Team, and PIVOT to Success

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