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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.

Nominations for MCSB 2027 Open Soon!
Every year, Michigan Celebrates Small Business shines a spotlight on the entrepreneurs, innovators, and small business leaders who make our state stronger. And soon, you’ll

MICHBIO: BioLink 9.8.26 – Stay Informed & Connected
The Michigan Medical Device Summit™ Returns September 30 Michigan’s medtech community comes together on September 30 at Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor for the 2026 Michigan

Kick off Fashion Week by Exploring It’s Past, Present and Future with the GRPM and Ferris State University’s Fashion Studies Program in KCAD
To kick off Fashion Week season, the Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM) is partnering with Ferris State University’s Fashion Studies Program in the Kendall College

MBN Speakers Series | Civility in Business & Politics with Nolan Finley A Week From Today
MBN Speaker Series: Hello, You’re invited to the upcoming MBN Speaker Series Luncheon—an opportunity to connect, learn, and engage with fellow professionals. This month’s program features “Civility in Business & Politics” with

MBN Speakers Series | Civility in Business & Politics with Nolan Finley A Week From Today
MBN Speaker Series: Hello, You’re invited to the upcoming MBN Speaker Series Luncheon—an opportunity to connect, learn, and engage with fellow professionals. This month’s program features “Civility in Business & Politics” with

AAA Warns Football Fans About the Biggest Risks of Tailgating Season
Summary: AAA reminds football fans that tailgating carries real risks, from grill fires and burn injuries to impaired-driving crashes. As stadium parking lots fill this season,

Michigan Business Beat | Kim Bode, 8THIRTYFOUR – Supporting Women Business Owners – Register! 3rd Cohort Starting Soon
Chris Holman welcomes back Kim Bode, Dog rescuer, community advocate, and proud Michigan business owner, 8THIRTY FOUR Integrated Communications, Grand Rapids, MI. Watch Kim and
MBN SPEAKER SERIES: Civility In Business & Politics

Details
- Date: September 17
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Time:
11:00 am - 1:30 pm
- Cost: $50
- Event Category: MBN Speaker Series
- Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1999076965016?aff=oddtdtcreator
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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