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Stormy Kromer | MCSB 50 Companies to Watch

Michigan Celebrates Small Business
June 11, 2021 5:00 PM

MCSB 50 Companies To Watch Awardee, Stormy Kromer

In a lead-up to the 2021 Michigan Celebrates Small Business Gala Celebration Jeffrey Mosher spoke with several winning companies from this cycle. This year’s gala will take place at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, MI, on July 20th! Please visit michigancelebrates.org/

Here, Jeffrey Mosher speakswith Gina Jacquart Thorsen, President, Stormy Kromer, Ironwood, MI, a 50 Companies to Watch award winner for 2021.

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Q2 2021 MFBI Survey: Cinnaire Underwrites Crucial Business Survey in Michigan

Michigan Business Network
June 11, 2021 1:00 PM

We're all finally back to work! As a leading voice for small businesses in Michigan, the Michigan Business Network (MBN) believes the people making critical decisions need to hear how your business is doing as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. That is why MBN, in partnership with the Cinnaire, is requesting your participation in this edition of the Michigan Future Business Index (MFBI).  Take Survey Now

This MFBI will cover topics such as how your business is coping right now, what your expectations are for the future, and how well you think our leaders are meeting your needs. Your individual responses and contact information will be kept entirely confidential.

The MFBI survey allows you and your colleagues across Michigan to speak in one voice to lawmakers and business advocacy groups who promote policy that impacts our business economy.

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Kalamazoo Candle Company | MCSB 50 Companies to Watch

Michigan Celebrates Small Business
June 10, 2021 5:00 PM

MCSB 50 Companies To Watch Awardee, Kalamazoo Candle Company

In a lead-up to the 2021 Michigan Celebrates Small Business Gala Celebration Jeffrey Mosher spoke with several winning companies from this cycle. This year’s gala will take place at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, MI, on July 20th! Please visit michigancelebrates.org/

Here, Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Adam McFarlin, Founder/CEO, Kalamazoo Candle Company, a 50 Companies to Watch award winner for 2021.

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GreenTree Cooperative Grocery | MCSB 50 Companies to Watch

Michigan Celebrates Small Business
June 9, 2021 5:00 PM

MCSB 50 Companies To Watch Awardee, GreenTree Cooperative Grocery

In a lead-up to the 2021 Michigan Celebrates Small Business Gala Celebration Jeffrey Mosher spoke with several winning companies from this cycle. This year’s gala will take place at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, MI, on July 20th! Please visit michigancelebrates.org/

Here, Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Sarah Christensen, GM, GreenTree Cooperative Grocery, a 50 Companies to Watch award winner for 2021.

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8THIRTYFOUR Integrated Communications | MCSB 50 Companies to Watch

Michigan Celebrates Small Business
June 8, 2021 5:00 PM

MCSB 50 Companies To Watch Awardee, 8THIRTYFOUR Integrated Communications

In a lead-up to the 2021 Michigan Celebrates Small Business Gala Celebration Jeffrey Mosher spoke with several winning companies from this cycle. This year’s gala will take place at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, MI,  July 20th! Please visit michigancelebrates.org/

Here, Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Kim Bode, Owner, 8THIRTYFOUR Integrated Communications a 50 Companies to Watch award winner for 2021.

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Virtual Systems | MCSB 50 Companies to Watch

Michigan Celebrates Small Business
June 7, 2021 5:00 PM

MCSB 50 Companies To Watch Awardee, Virtual Systems

In a lead-up to the 2021 Michigan Celebrates Small Business Gala Celebration Jeffrey Mosher spoke with several winning companies from this cycle. This year’s gala will take place at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, MI,  July 20th! Please visit michigancelebrates.org/

Here, Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Dirk Arends, President, Virtual Systems, Grand Rapids, MI.   Virtual Systems was nominated and won as a Michigan 50 Companies to Watch of 2021.

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Your Opinion Need for the Michigan Future Business Index Survey

Michigan Business Network
June 7, 2021 12:00 PM

Twice a year survey conducted since 2003

We're all finally back to work! As a leading voice for small businesses in Michigan, the Michigan Business Network (MBN) believes the people making critical decisions need to hear how your business is doing as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. That is why MBN, in partnership with Cinnaire, is requesting your participation in this edition of the Michigan Future Business Index (MFBI).  Take Survey Now

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The Michigan Future Business Index Survey is back!

Michigan Business Network
June 4, 2021 11:00 AM

Your opinions are needed

We're all finally back to work! As a leading voice for small businesses in Michigan, the Michigan Business Network (MBN) believes the people making critical decisions need to hear how your business is doing as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. That is why MBN, in partnership with Cinnaire, is requesting your participation in this edition of the Michigan Future Business Index (MFBI).  Take Survey Now

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Q2 2021 MFBI Survey: Please tell us how your Michigan business is doing as we restart

Michigan Business Network
June 3, 2021 1:00 PM

We're all finally back to work! As a leading voice for small businesses in Michigan, the Michigan Business Network (MBN) believes the people making critical decisions need to hear how your business is doing as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. That is why MBN, in partnership with the Cinnaire, is requesting your participation in this edition of the Michigan Future Business Index (MFBI).  Take Survey Now

This MFBI will cover topics such as how your business is coping right now, what your expectations are for the future, and how well you think our leaders are meeting your needs. Your individual responses and contact information will be kept entirely confidential.

The MFBI survey allows you and your colleagues across Michigan to speak in one voice to lawmakers and business advocacy groups who promote policy that impacts our business economy.

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MCSB | Small Businesses Are Resilient

Michigan Celebrates Small Business
June 3, 2021 10:00 AM

Lansing, Mich- When thinking of small businesses, one may describe them as hardworking, dedicated, or entrepreneurial. There is one word in particular that best describes small businesses which is resilience. Small businesses have been faced with hardships over the past year, yet still manage to serve their communities and make a big impact here in Michigan.

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