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SUMMARY:MICHIGAN ECONOMIC FORECAST SERIES (2019)
DESCRIPTION:Michigan Business Network held their annual Michigan Economic Forecast Series breakfast on Dec.12th. The breakfast includes an economic forecast of the mid-Michigan area for 2020. \nThis year’s panel includes:\nChris Holman – Michigan Business Network\nJade Sims – International Business Center at MSU\nMike Maurer – Accident Fund Insurance of America\nJack Schripsema – Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau\nTim Damen – Lansing Regional Chamber\nBob Trezise – Lansing Economic Area Partnership\nDr. Charles Ballard – Michigan State University \nPart of the breakfast included the release of the Michigan Future Business Index Survey. The latest Michigan Future Business Index (MFBI) data show more than eight-in-ten (82 percent) of statewide business leaders representing small- to mid-sized businesses remain satisfied with the overall economy. Satisfaction is strongest in West Michigan (88 percent) and Metro Detroit (82 percent). . Link to 2019 Fall MFBI Survey: FALL 2019 MFBI REPORT (pdf) \nReview a detailed summary of the year-end 2019 Michigan Future Business Index at  https://www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/michigan-future-business-index-1 \nCLICK FOR EVENT PHOTOS \nAbout the Michigan Economic Forecast Series \nSince 2012\, The Michigan Economic Forecast Series is an annual occurrence for the Michigan Business Network. Each stop is strategically located across the state of Michigan to include all the industries that collectively make up our states business climate. One highlight of the series are the most current results of the Michigan Future Business Index Survey. Since 2006\, the Michigan Business Network\, the Accident Fund Insurance Company of America and Paul King of ROI Insight have been surveying business leaders. Thanks to the participation of these business leaders we are able to amplify their voices and provide data for business advocacy organizations and policymakers to help Michigan businesses prosper.o
URL:https://michiganbusinessnetwork.com/event/michigan-economic-forecast-series-2019/
LOCATION:MSU U-Club\, 3435 Forest Rd\, Lansing\, MI\, 48910\, United States
CATEGORIES:MBN Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:TOM DICKSON | 2019 Business + Sports Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Sports Entrepreneur\, Tom Dickson speaks at the Michigan Business Network’s semi-annual Business Sports Luncheon on October 30th at the MSU U-Club. \nABOUT TOM\nTom Dickson has been one of the chief entrepreneurs in the business of sports\, launching his first professional sports team in 1996 – the Class-A baseball team Lansing Lugnuts – and spearheading the team’s home\, Cooley Law Stadium. The Lugnuts have been one of the most successful minor league baseball teams in history. In 2007\, Tom founded Professional Sports Catering – a foodservice company specializing in operating MiLB ballparks around the country. \nThe Michigan Business Network Speaker Series connects some of the most influential business and thought leaders with the Michigan business community. Industry experts share their stories\, expertise and advice covering a variety of business topics. Sponsorship support and generosity allow MBN to offer the series six times per year. \nSpecial Thanks to Event Sponsors!\nDean Transportation\nShaheen Chevrolet\nLansing Sports Authority\nCinnaire\nWLNS Channel 6\nCapital Region International Airport\nJames B. Henry Center\nMSU International Business Center\nMSU University Club \nCLICK FOR EVENT PHOTOS
URL:https://michiganbusinessnetwork.com/event/tom-dickson-2019-business-sports-luncheon/
LOCATION:MSU U-Club\, 3435 Forest Rd\, Lansing\, MI\, 48910\, United States
CATEGORIES:MBN Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190904T110000
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SUMMARY:2019 MBN Speaker Series | Dennis Archer Jr.
DESCRIPTION:The Michigan Business Network would like to thank everyone who came out to our hugely successful Speaker Series event on September 4th featuring Dennis Archer Jr.  We are most thankful to our sponsors that made this event possible: Cinnaire\, Dean Transportation\, DTE\, Shaheen Chevrolet\, Fly Lansing\, University Club of MSU\, WLNS-TV\, Broad College of Business\, James B Henry Center for Executive Development\, and especially Delta Dental of Michigan for suggesting Mr. Archer.  Finally\, we thank Dennis for making the time to share his story and insights in his fascinating and engaging presentation. \nCLICK FOR EVENT PHOTOS
URL:https://michiganbusinessnetwork.com/event/2019-mbn-speaker-series-dennis-archer-jr/
LOCATION:MSU U-Club\, 3435 Forest Rd\, Lansing\, MI\, 48910\, United States
CATEGORIES:MBN Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190613T110000
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SUMMARY:2019 MBN Speaker Series | Cris Gardner
DESCRIPTION:Thank you to everyone that joined us for our MBN Speaker Series June 13th featuring Cris Gardner. Cris is VP\, Futurecasting at AARP where she is responsible for helping AARP make sense of and respond to emergent future trends and disruptive forces. Watch Cris give information rich presentation about the quickly changing landscape of today’s workplace. \nCLICK FOR EVENT PHOTOS
URL:https://michiganbusinessnetwork.com/event/2019-mbn-speaker-series-cris-gardner/
LOCATION:MSU U-Club\, 3435 Forest Rd\, Lansing\, MI\, 48910\, United States
CATEGORIES:MBN Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:2019 Sports & Business Luncheon | Rocky Roe
DESCRIPTION:Thank you to everyone who came out to our 2019 Sports Business Luncheon with former Major League Baseball Umpire Rocky Roe! The Former MLB umpire recently spoke at the 2019 Sports Business Luncheon on Tuesday\, April 9th at the University Club of MSU! Rocky was first brought up to the American League after the 1979 umpires’ strike. He worked the 1990 World Series\, 1994 All-Star Game and 1999 World Series most notably\, in addition to four Division Series and three League Championship Series.
URL:https://michiganbusinessnetwork.com/event/2019-sports-business-luncheon-rocky-roe/
LOCATION:MSU U-Club\, 3435 Forest Rd\, Lansing\, MI\, 48910\, United States
CATEGORIES:MBN Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:2019 International Business Luncheon | Paul Traub
DESCRIPTION:On February 21st 2019 MBN had their 2019 International Business Luncheon with guest economist Paul Traub. Paul focuses on Michigan’s current economy plus perspective of economic issues from around world. \n \nCLICK FOR EVENT PHOTOS!
URL:https://michiganbusinessnetwork.com/event/2019-international-business-luncheon-paul-traub/
LOCATION:MSU U-Club\, 3435 Forest Rd\, Lansing\, MI\, 48910\, United States
CATEGORIES:MBN Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20181020T110000
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SUMMARY:2018 Sports Business Luncheon | Terry Collins
DESCRIPTION:Recently retired manager of the New York Mets spoke at the 2018 Sports Business Luncheon on October 30th at the University Club of MSU. As a MLB manager he won 481 games with the New York Mets (third­ most in team history) and managed more games than any other manager in team history. Terry is Midland\, MI native and Eastern Michigan University graduate. He played all four seasons of baseball at EMU and was inducted into EMU’s Hall of Fame in 1995. \nThanks to our sponsors and everyone who came out to our Sports Business Luncheon!  \n \nCLICK FOR EVENT PHOTOS!
URL:https://michiganbusinessnetwork.com/event/2018-sports-business-luncheon-terry-collins/
LOCATION:MSU U-Club\, 3435 Forest Rd\, Lansing\, MI\, 48910\, United States
CATEGORIES:MBN Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:Mobility Luncheon | Huei Peng Ph.D
DESCRIPTION:The Michigan Business Network held its Mobility Luncheon on September 4th\, 2018 where Director of Mcity\, Huei Peng Ph.D gave a keynote speech on the current status of the mobility industry. \nThanks to everyone that attended the Mobility Luncheon September 4th with speaker Huei Peng Ph.D Executive Director of M |City.  \n \n \nCLICK FOR EVENT PHOTOS!
URL:https://michiganbusinessnetwork.com/event/mobility-luncheon-huei-peng-ph-d/
LOCATION:MSU U-Club\, 3435 Forest Rd\, Lansing\, MI\, 48910\, United States
CATEGORIES:MBN Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:2018 International Business Luncheon | Claes Fornell
DESCRIPTION:On June 14th\, 2018 Claes Fornell chairman of CFI Group spoke on customer satisfaction at MBN’s International Business Luncheon. Thank you to our sponsors and all that attended the luncheon. \n \nCLICK FOR EVENT PHOTOS 
URL:https://michiganbusinessnetwork.com/event/2018-international-business-luncheon-claes-fornell/
LOCATION:MSU U-Club\, 3435 Forest Rd\, Lansing\, MI\, 48910\, United States
CATEGORIES:MBN Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:2018 Sports & Business Luncheon | Andre Hutson
DESCRIPTION:Thank you to everyone who joined us April 10th for the Michigan Business Network Event Series featuring Andre Hutson! Andre was part of the 2000 Michigan State Men’s Basketball NCAA Championship Team and now Founder/Partner of Conquest Fitness. Andre spoke about pursuing business after playing basketball for many years. Check back on our site for photos and coverage of this event! \n \nCLICK FOR EVENT PHOTOS
URL:https://michiganbusinessnetwork.com/event/2018-sports-business-luncheon-andre-hutson/
LOCATION:MSU U-Club\, 3435 Forest Rd\, Lansing\, MI\, 48910\, United States
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