Knowledge, News, and Insights for Michigan Businesses
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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Getting a Grip
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: Michigan Business Beat | Teri Sand, Capital Area Michigan Works! | Employer of the Day
{Featured graphic symbolic of typical employer of the day, not an upcoming event) Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Teri Sand, Business Services Manager, CAMW!, Capital Area Michigan

ICYMI: Governor Whitmer Announces Reclaim the Rivers
LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Reclaim the Rivers, an $89 million commitment to clean up and restore the Detroit River, Kalamazoo River and other

ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | John Schmidt, GSGP | Fish Byproducts & Circular Economy
Jeffrey Mosher welcomes John Schmidt, Program Manager, GSGP, Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers. Hear John discuss how Great Lakes fisheries are turning fish

AAA: Michigan Gas Prices Continue to Decline
The Michigan state average is 22 cents less than last week DEARBORN, Mich., (October 5, 2026) – Gas prices in Michigan are down 22 cents from a week ago. Michigan drivers

AAA: Michigan Gas Prices Continue to Decline
The Michigan state average is 22 cents less than last week DEARBORN, Mich., (October 5, 2026) – Gas prices in Michigan are down 22 cents from a week ago. Michigan drivers

ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Erica Armstrong, Root Functional Medicine | Funding & Healthcare Innovation
Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Erica Armstrong, MD, FMCP-M, Founder & CEO, Functional Medicine , Grand Rapids, MI. Hear Erica discuss Series A funding, RootOS, employer healthcare,

Hot ’n Now Turns One and Rolls Back to 39-Cent Burgers
(WAYLAND, MI) – One year after bringing an iconic Michigan brand back to life, Hot ’n Now is celebrating its first anniversary the way it
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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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