Knowledge • News • Insights

NLEA: Development Spotlight: East Jordan!

The Boathouse 204 Water St, East Jordan, MI, United States

Development Spotlight will showcase upcoming housing, mixed-use, and industrial developments and investment opportunities in and around East Jordan.  Real estate developers, construction firms, and related industry professionals will gain local insights, meet key local partners, visit development sites, and experience all this northern Michigan lakefront community has to offer. Thank you to our committed sponsors: […]

$60

Small Business Expo – Halloween Edition

MRCC Banquet & Convention Center 23401 Mound Rd, Warren, Michigan

Date/Time: Sun, October 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM Location: MRCC Banquet & Convention Center, Fitzgerald (Detroit metro) Focus: An expo tailored for small businesses — networking, vendor opportunities, business growth. Why it’s good: Great for exposure, new partnerships, product/service showcases.

Free

Place Branding – Launching Strategic EDO Narratives

online

Place Branding creates a compelling and attractive image of your region, helping it become a preferred choice for companies seeking expansion destinations. Ryan Frankel, President ROI Research on Investment and Mariana Bella, Marketing Director of ROI Digital Labs will walk you through the importance of place branding and provide a framework to help you articulate […]

Meet Senator Aric Nesbitt (R)

Throughout his career, Senator Nesbitt has focused on legislative efforts that ensure a level playing field for the business community and fostering entrepreneurship in Michigan. His work has also included initiatives aimed at creating a climate for growth across the state. Join SBAM President & CEO Brian Calley, MBBA President & CEO Charity Dean, and […]

Free – $30

Aerospace Supplier Development Workshop

Gerald R. Ford International Airport 5500 44th St, Grand Rapids, MI

AIAM is excited to announce the next Aerospace Supplier Development Workshop , scheduled for November.  This one-day training is designed for businesses looking to expand into the aerospace industry or grow their existing aerospace portfolio. Developed from the real-world experience of industry executives, attendees will get a detailed understanding of the aerospace ecosystem and leave knowing what […]

Connecting Women

BJ's Catering and Event Center 990 N Center Ave, Gaylord, MI, United States

Regional Business Outlook

Great Lakes Center for the Arts 800 Bay Harbor Dr, Bay Harbor, Michigan

Join the NLEA and Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce for the Regional Business Outlook on November 6th. Hear results from NLEA’s Fall Economic Pulse Survey with business and local government leaders to understand the latest in our region's business climate, labor force trends, and development news. The event features a panel discussion with business leaders […]

$25

CAR: The Promise for AI in Automotive Companies

online

Join us on November 5th for The Promise for AI in Automotive Companies – MBS Recap, featuring Bill Newman, Andrea Haupfear, and Rich Wilkins of SAP America, Hernan De la Torre of KPMG, and Elle Whittaker of CAR In this follow-up to their popular MBS session, our experts will explore the real-world promise and practical realities of AI in the automotive industry — from the rise of Agentic AI to building […]

Get the latest news from MBN right in your inbox

Sign up for our newsletter and never miss a beat.