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Stay informed with the latest news and insights about Michigan’s economy and the businesses, leaders, and other advocates who power it.

MBN on the Road : LAFCU Heritage Day 2026 – Celebrating Culture, Community & Connection!
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU hosted its LAFCU Heritage Fest Friday, Sept. 25, welcoming the Greater Lansing community for a free celebration of cultures and traditions

GLWA REPORT: Decades of Underinvestment Puts Communities at Risk, Michigan Needs As Much as $85Billion for Water Infrastructure over the Next 20 Years
DETROIT — The Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) today released The Crisis Beneath Us: The Urgent Need to Invest in Michigan’s Water Infrastructure, a report

DTMB: Michigan Regional Unemployment Rates Edge Down in August
LANSING, Mich. – Not seasonally adjusted jobless rates receded in 13 of Michigan’s 18 labor market areas over the month, according to data released today by

Michigan Works! to Host Two October Hiring Events in Cassopolis and Paw Paw, Connecting Job Seekers with Local Employers
BENTON HARBOR, Mich.- Job seekers will have two opportunities in October to connect directly with employers as Michigan Works! hosts hiring events featuring local employers looking to fill open positions.

Michigan Works! to Host Two October Hiring Events in Cassopolis and Paw Paw, Connecting Job Seekers with Local Employers
BENTON HARBOR, Mich.- Job seekers will have two opportunities in October to connect directly with employers as Michigan Works! hosts hiring events featuring local employers looking to fill open positions.

ICYMI: Leadership Lowdown | Patrick Regan – Great Leadership Lives for Generations
Vic Verchereau welcomes Patrick Regan, who is Executive VP at Plas-Labs. He is the latest guests for six segments with Vic Verchereau on Leadership Lowdown.

ICYMI: DIGGING INTO INNOVATION: MSU Research Foundation breaks ground on $20M Rosenberg Center at Michigan State University
EAST LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 17, 2026) — The Michigan State University Research Foundation (MSU Research Foundation) celebrated the groundbreaking of the Rosenberg Center, a transformative
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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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