Hosted by Elizabeth Bernhard
Build Smart. Lead Strong highlights the innovative work being done by Michigan manufacturers. Elizabeth Bernhard talks with small manufacturers across Michigan—in rural communities as well as urban areas—that are building smart and leading strong. Industry experts share how they are supporting small manufacturers in their innovation, pivoting to capture new opportunities, and staying 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.
On Air: Mondays at 10 AM ET
Replay: 4 PM, 10 PM, 4 AM ET
Build Smart. Lead Strong. Episodes and Posts

Build Smart, Lead Strong | Ellington Ellis – Hydrogen and Electrification Economies & More
Build Smart. Lead Strong.
July 31, 2023

Build Smart, Lead Strong | Collen Killen-Roberts, Rodney Parkkonen – MANUFACTURERS COHORT
Build Smart. Lead Strong.
July 10, 2023

ICYMI: Build Smart, Lead Strong | Elizabeth Bernhard Welcome and Steve Jackson Interview
Build Smart. Lead Strong.
June 20, 2023

Build Smart, Lead Strong | Elizabeth Bernhard Welcome and Steve Jackson Interview
Build Smart. Lead Strong.
June 19, 2023


Protecting a Small Manufacturing Facility from a Cyber-Attack
Build Smart. Lead Strong.
April 29, 2021