Thank you to everyone who participated in the recent Michigan Future Business Index! The results are being tabulated and will be shared next Thursday.
Join the Michigan Business Network and community leaders for the annual 2026 Economic Forecast Breakfast on Thursday, January 15th. The 2026 Economic Forecast for Mid-Michigan is one of the most anticipated economic forecast events in our community.
RSVP SOON to sarah@michiganbusinessnetwork.com to ensure MBN that we can have a proper count for parking passes!
Industry experts will review regional, state, and national trends as they relate to Mid-Michigan, providing an overall economic forecast for our area.
PRESENTATIONS:
- Michigan Future Business Index premiere release – Mark McDaniel, CEO, Cinnaire
- Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce
- Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP)
- Martin Commercial Properties
- Choose Lansing
- Michigan State University Economic Dept.
EVENT PROGRAM:
- 7:00 AM Networking and Breakfast
- 8:00 – 9:30 AM – Presentations
This event will be held at the Friendship Hall of the Capital Region International Airport.
Tickets are $25, care to register, contact sarah@michiganbusinessnetwork.com
ABOUT THE MFBI SURVEY: Part of this event includes the release of the Michigan Future Business Index Survey. Over 500 small and medium-sized businesses shared their opinions from mid-November to end-of-December 2025.
Since 2006, the Michigan Future Business Index has been conducted twice a year. It is underwritten by Cinnaire, presented by Michigan Business Network, and conducted by Paul King of ROI Insight who has been surveying business leaders. hanks to the participation of these business leaders we are able to amplify their voices and provide data for business advocacy organizations and policymakers that help Michigan businesses prosper.
