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Michigan Business Network (MBN) is your go-to resource for valuable business and economic information. Here, you’ll find programs, podcasts, stories, and resources curated to help grow your business and create a thriving local community.
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Articles and Updates
Stay informed with the latest news and insights about Michigan’s economy and the businesses, leaders, and other advocates who power it.

ICYMI: Labor Day Travel Alert: AAA Shares Safety Tips for Drivers
AAA received more than 383,000 calls from stranded motorists DEARBORN, Mich., (August 25, 2025) — With Labor Day weekend marking the unofficial end of summer, families and

Cut Costs, Boost Health: Join SBAM & BCBSM on Sept. 25
Join SBAM and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan on September 25 for a high-impact conversation designed with small business owners in mind. This exclusive

Wharton: Classic Albums Live Performs Fleetwood Mac: “RUMOURS”
EAST LANSING, MI — For the first time in popular music, “Rumours,” the infamous Fleetwood Mac album, is recreated on stage with Classic Albums Live. Rolling Stone listed

MBN On The Road | EDGE | Child & Family Charities Hosts Grand Opening Celebration for Nonprofit Hub
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 4 to 6 p.m. MBN was on the road to Child and Family Charities Nonprofit Hub – 405 W. Greenlawn Ave., Lansing, MI 48910. Click in the

MBN On The Road | EDGE | Child & Family Charities Hosts Grand Opening Celebration for Nonprofit Hub
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 4 to 6 p.m. MBN was on the road to Child and Family Charities Nonprofit Hub – 405 W. Greenlawn Ave., Lansing, MI 48910. Click in the

ICYMI: AAA Offers ‘Tow to Go’ During Labor Day Weekend to Prevent Impaired Driving
Michiganders can call (855) 2-TOW-2-GO for a safe ride DEARBORN, Mich., (August 27, 2025) — To ensure safer roads during the busy Labor Day holiday weekend, AAA is activating

ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Bob & Michelle Fish, Biggby Coffee Sharing One BIGG Island in Space Story!
Chris Holman welcomes Bob Fish, co-CEO and co-founder of BIGGBY COFFEE, and Michelle Fish, Co-Founder (with Bob) of One BIGG Island in Space, Douglas, MI.
Programs and Hosts
Check out our exciting lineup of Michigan business podcasts below. Explore each one to learn when these programs air and find more information about the business experts who host them.
100% Hustle
Hosted by Vicki Hamilton
Dive into the world of business ‘hustlers’ with 100% Hustle. Join in as we explore the art of turning passions into successful side hustles and careers while still maintaining balance.
A Shunpiker’s Journal
Hosted by Steve Purdy
Tune in to A Shunpiker’s Journal, hosted by Steve Purdy, as we delve into the stories of those who choose to veer off the turnpikes and freeways of America. Discover how Steve and others embrace unique approaches to experiencing businesses and lives intertwined with automobiles.
Build Smart. Lead Strong.
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.
Faces of Manufacturing
Hosted by Cindy Kangas and Joy Wagner
Faces of Manufacturing, co-hosted by Cindy Kangas and Joy Wagner, explores the people who make up the talent and culture of today’s manufacturing sector in Michigan. Learn the names, stories, and achievements of innovators who are growing local industry. Podcast guests include industry leaders, experts, and everyday people making a living in manufacturing.
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