Michigan Business Network

Chris Holman speaks with Rejji Hayes, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference. Chris Holman interviews Rejji Hayes, CFO of Consumers Energy, at the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce's Mackinac Policy Conference at the Grand Hotel. Hayes discusses how intensifying weather and climate change are driving Consumers Energy's upcoming reliability action plan,...

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Paul Keifer, President, Bank of America, Grand Rapids Opens Knapp’s Corner Financial Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Key Points New financial center, celebrated at grand opening event, demonstrates commitment to serving families and businesses in West Michigan BofA has invested nearly $7 million in Grand Rapids in past 10 years; plans to invest $7 million more over next t...

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Linda Little, President & CEO, NSO, Detroit’s Neighborhood Service Organization, Detroit, MI. Affordable housing is often discussed as a social issue, but it also has major economic implications. From a business perspective, why should employers, developers, and community leaders be paying close attention to this conversation? Detroit and Southeast Michigan continue to...

Originally uploaded June 17th, reloaded June 21st. Chris Holman welcomes back Laketa Henderson, District Director of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)'s Michigan District Office, Detroit, MI. Welcome back Laketa, how did the 2026 Supplier Matchmaking Expo at Motor City Casino go Friday, June 5th? Dive down a bit, how was the feedback from the resource organizations, suppliers, and compa...

Originally uploaded June 16th, reloaded June 20th. Chris Holman welcomes back Tim Mroz, Senior Vice President of Community Development, The Right Place, Grand Rapids, MI. Welcome back Tim, quickly remind the Michigan business community about The Right Place? The report describes a mood of "cautious optimism" across Greater Grand Rapids. What factors are giving developers and business leaders confi...

Originally uploaded June 9th, reloaded June 19th. Chris Holman welcomes back Sandy Baruah, President & CEO, Detroit Regional Chamber, Detroit, MI. Welcome back Sandy, another Mackinac Policy Conference behind us, please share some highlights? Tell us more about "A Quest For Common Ground", and did it meet expectations or evolve in unexpected ways? Tell us about the DRC Chamber/Gallup Detroit Data...

Originally uploaded June 12th, reloaded June 19th. Chris Holman welcomes Tekea Norwood, COO, Capital Area Michigan Works!, Lansing, MI, serving Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton Counties. Tekea is joined by guests Marilyn Rodgers, Chairperson, Lansing Juneteenth Celebration, and Winston Williams, Jr., prominent civil rights advocate and longtime Executive Committee Member of the Lansing Branch NAACP. Wel...

Tuesday, June 16, 2026, part of the MBN team was on the road to Ypsilanti, Michigan. We were on hand for the 61st Center for Automotive Research's Management Briefing Seminars. Also known as CAR MBS. For over six decades, the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) has hosted the industry’s most essential retreat. In 2026, we return to our roots in the heart of Michigan’s mobility corridor with a rei...

Originally uploaded, June 11th, reloaded June 18th. Chris Holman welcomes back Dr. Tina A. Kerr, Executive Director, Michigan Association of Superintendents & Administrators (MASA), Lansing, MI. Welcome back Tina, remind the Michigan business community about MASA? Tell us about the ongoing budget process in Lansing? Share a bit about MASA Impact? Tell us about ways Superintendents and Administrato...

Originally uploaded, June 11th, reloaded June 17th. Chris Holman welcomes back Jennifer Deamud, Executive Vice President of Workforce, Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren: This year's GED graduation class was the largest in your program's history. From a workforce development perspective, why is increasing adult education attainment so important to local employers and the regional economy? Th...

Chris Holman welcomes Kelley Kuhn, President & CEO, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Saline, MI. Welcome Kelley, remind the Michigan business community about MNA? Many people think of nonprofits as service organizations, but this new report focuses on economic impact. What should Michigan business leaders understand about the nonprofit sector's role in the state's economy? Nonprofits often work alo...

Saturday, June 13, 2026, MBN was on the road to the Capital Region International Airport. 100 Years of Flight Celebration Lands at Capital Region International Airport, June 13th LANSING, Mich.— The Capital Region International Airport celebrated 100 years of flight by hosting a Centennial Celebration on Saturday, June 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the airport, located at 4100 Capital City Blvd in...

Originally uploaded May 8th, Reloaded June 6th. Thursday, April 9th, MBN was on the road to the LAFCU headquarters, West Lansing, MI. LAFCU was hosting a graduation ceremony recognizing individuals who have successfully completed its 2025–2026 Pathway to Financial Transformation course. Participants will receive certificates of completion and celebrate their achievements in caps and gowns, marking...

Originally uploaded April 16th, Video Fixed May 8th, Reloaded June 5th. Thursday, April 9th, MBN was on the road to the LAFCU headquarters, West Lansing, MI, for LAFCU hosting a graduation ceremony recognizing individuals who have successfully completed its 2025–2026 Pathway to Financial Transformation course. Participants will receive certificates of completion and celebrate their achievements in...

Chris Holman welcomes Patricia Hinojosa, Senior Foundation Program Manager, DTE Energy Foundation at DTE Energy, Detroit, Michigan. What is the 2026 Community Empowerment Awards: Critical Repairs Program? Tell the Michigan business community about the areas of focus, especially Housing Stability and Transportation Access? What is the DTE Foundation offering? Who has benefited in the past? How can...

Chris Holman welcomes back Tekea Norwood, Chief Operating Officer of CAMW!, Capital Area Michigan Works!, Lansing, but serving Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton Counties, Michigan. Walk us through how Capital Area Michigan Works! helps an employer build a Registered Apprenticeship program from the ground up? The process involves employers, educators, and workforce partners working together. Why is that c...

Originally uploaded May 21, reloaded May 26. Chris Holman welcomed Nick Chaffin, Program Compliance Officer; Amanda Johnson, Workforce Development Program Liaison, Capital Area Michigan Works! Lansing, MI, but serving Ingham, Eaton & Clinton Counties. What is Jobs for Michigan's Graduates, and how does it prepare youth for careers? Tell us about the recent Career Development Conference? How did st...

Chris Holman welcomes Eric Trotochaud, Director of Hospitality Transformation, Superior Hospitality Partners, and Mike Murdrey, Founder & Managing Partner, The 601 Group; Hospitality Operator & Business Leader, recent panelists for a Lansing Regional Chamber discussion on hospitality Hospitality is known for demanding operations and tight margins. What systems or leadership habits have helped your...

Originally uploaded May 21, reloaded May 26. Chris Holman welcomes back Kim Bode, Dog rescuer, community advocate, and proud Michigan business owner, 8THIRTY FOUR Integrated Communications, Grand Rapids, MI. Welcome back, Kim. You've been a regular guest on Michigan Business Beat, but can you reacquaint yourself with the Michigan business audience, your background, your business story, and some of...

Originally uploaded May 14, reloaded May 25th. Chris Holman welcomes back Eric Olmscheid, Executive Director, Wharton Center for Performing Arts, East Lansing, MI. With this new season lineup, how does Wharton Center contribute to the local economy in terms of tourism, spending, and business activity? Subscription packages are a big part of your model. How do they help create more predictable reve...

"Getting A Grip" is among the newer shows for Michigan Business Network, hosted by long-time MBN contributor Michael Maddox. In this weekly program, updated monthly, Mike focused on helping entrepreneurs end the chaos. Through the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) he highlights ways that business owners can clarify their vision, gain traction, and increase team health. Entrepreneur and Profes...

100% Hustle Podcast Guest: Julissa Munsters Movement as Leadership: Building Strength in Business and Life www.method-pilatesfit.com Instagram and YouTube at @julissainmotion. Julissa Munsters is the founder of METHOD Pilates & Fitness and a STOTT Certified Pilates Instructor who believes movement has the power to change how people feel physically, mentally, and emotionally. She works with clients...

Steve Hall, newly appointed CEO of My Community Dental Centers, joins Michigan Business Beat to discuss his transition from Board Chair to CEO, expanding access to affordable dental care, improving patient outcomes, strengthening workforce health, and advancing MCDC's mission of serving communities across Michigan through patient-centered care and public health leadership. In the conversation with...

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Laketa Henderson, Michigan District Director, SBA, U.S. Small Business Administration, Detroit, MI. The SBA’s second Supplier Matchmaking Expo of the year is fast approaching – this Friday in Detroit, in fact. Remind us why the SBA is doing this and why matchmaking events are so important to the health of the American small business dream? The event emphasizes strength...

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Brad Zaun, Acting Regional Great Lakes Administrator, US SBA - Small Business Administration. There were several questions he wanted to find out about from Brad in this conversation. The 2026 Supplier Matchmaking Expo is focused on connecting suppliers directly with major buyers. Why are events like this becoming increasingly important for small and midsize businesses tryin...