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

ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Joe Finkler, Michigan Inventors Coalition, 14th Summit & Innovation Growth
Michigan Business Beat
April 28, 2026

ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Kim Bode, 8THIRTYFOUR – Why NOT to Miss April 28 Hard Costs of Soft Skills
Michigan Business Beat
April 28, 2026

Michigan Business Beat | Mark McDaniel, Cinnaire, Community Impact, Workplace Honors & Partnerships!
Michigan Business Beat
April 27, 2026

ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Carrie Rosingana, CAMW!, Budget Priorities and Workforce Funding Outlook
Michigan Business Beat
April 27, 2026

ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Madeline Whitford, Martin Commercial Properties, 2026 Property Management
Michigan Business Beat
April 27, 2026

ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Kim Bode, 8THIRTYFOUR – Why NOT to Miss April 28 Hard Costs of Soft Skills
Michigan Business Beat
April 27, 2026