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 on the Road | Ryan Hundt, Michigan Works! Association Hosts MW!A Conference!
Michigan Business Beat
September 29, 2025

ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat on the Road | Carrie Rosingana, CAMW! – Key Takeaways from MW!A Conference!
Michigan Business Beat
September 29, 2025

ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat on the Road | Chris Andresen, Dutko Grayling Understanding the Value of MW!A.
Michigan Business Beat
September 28, 2025

ICYMI: MBN On the Road | LAFCU Heritage Fest 2025 – Free Community Event Sharing Culture Music and More!
Michigan Business Beat
September 28, 2025

MBN On the Road | LAFCU Heritage Fest 2025 – Free Community Event Sharing Culture Music and More!
Michigan Business Beat
September 26, 2025

ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat on the Road | Todd Gustafson, Kinexus Takeaways from the MW!A Conference!
Michigan Business Beat
September 26, 2025