Michigan Business Network

Originally uploaded December 12, reloaded Dec. 19th. Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Tonyie Andrews-Johnson, DNP, RN, C-EFM, HN-BC, Director of Women's & Pediatric Services, University of Michigan - Sparrow, Lansing, MI Welcome Tonyie, please share a bit about UMH Sparrow, the Women's & Pediatric Services department and your role? Process & Team: This award evaluates hard data like C-section rates and bre...

Chris Holman welcomes back Mikhail Murshak, Senior Attorney, Foster Swift, Lansing, MI, 5 offices across Michigan. This is part 1 of 2 for a discussion on Intellectual Property and where things stand in late 2025. You help both startups and established firms build IP portfolios — what are the most common mistakes you see early-stage companies make when they first think about patents or trademarks?...

Chris Holman welcomes back Fathy Shetiah, Founder, President & CEO, 7C Lingo, Lansing, MI. (Parts 1, and 2 of an introductory preview ahead of an upcoming Mini-Series on MBN) CQ Drive & CQ Knowledge (Motivation + foundational understanding). (Part 3) CQ Strategy & CQ Action (Planning + execution) all in one podcast for your convivence. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscr...

Chris Holman welcomes back Scott Weaver, President, and Co-Owner of Douglas J Companies, Okemos, East Lansing, across Michigan, Illinois, Tennessee, Nebraska. Welcome back Scott, remind the Michigan business community about Douglas J.? Last time we spoke, Douglas J Institutes were ending a 30+ year exclusive Aveda partnership, how has the rebrand gone? How does introducing multiple product lines b...

Chris Holman welcomes back Mark McDaniel, President & CEO, Cinnaire, Lansing, MI. Welcome back Mark, remind the Michigan business community about Cinnaire? Tell us about Cinnaire Earning 2025 Top Workplace Award from the Detroit Free Press? Cinnaire is bringing 211 New Units of Affordable & Permanent Supportive Housing to Brush Park, MI? $5.9 Million AHP Award Will Support Affordable Housing Devel...

Chris Holman welcomes back Everett Woodel, Jr., SBA’s Great Lakes Regional Administrator, Ohio. The nomination deadline for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 2026 National Small Business Week awards has been extended? (to Dec. 22, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET.) For more than 60 years, the SBA has celebrated National Small Business Week, tell us about that? (highlighting the vital contributions of Amer...

Wednesday, December 3rd, MBN was on the road to Capital Area Michigan Works! headquarters on Cedar St., Lansing, MI. Following an end-of-year joint board meeting for CAMW! They gathered with staff, board members and community partners for an Open House. At the occasion CAMW! CEO Carrie Rosingana announced several award winners. Individuals who were either hitting milestones, or being acknowledge f...

Originally uploaded November 21st, reloaded December 3rd. CAPITAL REGION INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT HOSTS MEDIA DAY Capital Region International Airport gathered with regional journalists on Wednesday, November 19th for Media Day Media Outlets were invited to an exclusive Media Day at Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to gain an inside look at our facilities, current operations, and future dev...

Chris Holman welcomes back Carrie Rosingana, CEO, CAMW! Capital Area Michigan Works! Lansing, MI, but serving Ingham, Eaton and Clinton Counties. THEME: Capital Area Michigan Works! CEO Carrie Rosingana highlights the CAMW! Joint Board Meeting and Open House. Question 1: Every year, Capital Area Michigan Works! hosts a joint board meeting of its two boards, the Administrative Board and the Workfor...

Wednesday, November 19, MBN hit the road to Clare, Michigan. This was MMDC's Quarterly Breakfast Featuring Achille Di Nello, Owner of Cops and Doughnuts November 19th at 8:00 am. The Middle Michigan Development Corporation shared updates on the work we're doing in Clare County and introduce our special guest, Achille Di Nello, the proud new owner of Cops & Doughnuts. Complimentary breakfast provid...

Chris Holman welcomes Karley Abramson, Research Associate-Health Policy, Citizens Research Council of Michigan, Livonia, MI, but working out of Lansing. Welcome Karley, remind us about the Citizens Research Council of Michigan and your role at the CRC? Your new report connects social determinants of health directly to Michigan’s economic performance. What should business leaders understand about h...

Chris Holman welcomes back Laura Appel, Executive Vice President of Government Relations and Public Policy, MHA, (Michigan Health and Hospital Association), Okemos, MI. Welcome back Laura, remind the Michigan business community about MHA? The MHA 2025 Community Impact Report came out yesterday, Can you start by briefly overviewing what’s in this report? What does $4.5 billion in community benefit...

Thursday, November 13, 2025 MBN was on the road to the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center of East Lansing, MI. This month's LRCC Economic Club luncheon featured this year's annual Celebration of Regional Growth. For those who attended or couldn't make it this is a 12 1/2 minute highlight of that program. As time permits we'll generate a journalized longer form video from this year's CORG. LANSING,...

Recording Date: November 11, 2025 at the 2025 Fall Business Sports Luncheon. A Series hosted by Chris Holman since Joe Dumars spoke in 2004. Location: Capital Region International Airport (LAN) Todd Martin - Executive Leader, Keynote Speaker, Coach, and Retired Tennis Professional Todd Martin: From World-Class Competitor to Visionary Leader In this video with Todd's presentation: Todd emphasized r...

Chris Holman welcomes back Kimberly Hafley, Director of Business Development, Client Relations & Recruitment, Foster Swift, Lansing, MI, with 5 offices across Michigan: Chris had several questions for Kim in this conversation: Welcome back Kim, please remind the Michigan business community about Foster Swift? How is Foster Swift helping Michigan businesses stay ahead of evolving tax and employment...

Originally uploaded November 8th, fixed November 26th. Chris Holman welcomes Deb Dansby, vice president of marketing at Michigan Farm Bureau Insurance, Lansing, MI. Chris had several questions for Deb in this conversation: Welcome Deb, remind the Michigan business community about Michigan Farm Bureau Insurance? Your “For-Purpose” model aligns social mission with agriculture advocacy. How do you me...

Chris Holman welcomes back Eric Olmscheid, Executive Director, Wharton Center for Performing Arts, East Lansing, MI. Chris had several questions for Eric in this conversation: Welcome back Eric, remind the Michigan business community about the Wharton Center? How does Wharton Center’s Broadway Series contribute to the regional economy and local business growth in Greater Lansing? What role do busi...

24 minute highlights from the pair of full event videos created October 29th. Wednesday, October 22, Jeffrey Mosher was on the road to Lansing, MI, for Michigan Manufacturers Association Announcing Winners and Finalists of 2025 Manufacturing Excellence Awards. This is a 24 minute synopsis of the 72 minutes in the two parts of the original video created from Michigan Manufacturers Association's Joh...

Chris Holman welcomes back Suzanne Greenberg, CEO/Executive Director of Children Trust Michigan, Lansing, MI, for the November EDGE Partnerships Spotlight Interview of the Month. Welcome back Suzanne, remind the Michigan business community about Children Trust Michigan? As Executive Director of Children Trust Michigan, how do you approach strategic growth and sustainability in the nonprofit sector...

Chris Holman welcomes back Carrie Rosingana, CEO, CAMW! Capital Area Michigan Works! Lansing, MI, but serving Ingham, Eaton and Clinton Counties. After the Legislature passed a one-week budget at the end of September, we have a funded state government for fiscal 2026. What are some of the major items added, deleted or changed from last year? The federal government shutdown has now lasted more than...

Originally uploaded October 29th, reloaded Nov. 4th. Wednesday, October 22, Jeffrey Mosher was on the road to Lansing, MI, for Michigan Manufacturers Association Announcing Winners and Finalists of 2025 Manufacturing Excellence Awards. This is part two of Michigan Manufacturers Association's John J. Walsh, introducing and welcoming several Award winners and finalists in this preview session. LANSI...

Chris Holman welcomes the EDGE Partnership Spotlight guest of the month: Sarah Jennings, CPA, Principal, Maner Costerisan, Lansing, MI. Their topic of discussion: Maner Cares Day of Impact. Welcome Sarah remind the Michigan business community about Maner Costerisan? Sarah, tell us what your team members at Maner Costerisan are going to be doing Thursday? Where are you going, and what will your tea...

Originally uploaded October 29th, reloaded Nov. 4th. Wednesday, October 22, Jeffrey Mosher was on the road to Lansing, MI, for Michigan Manufacturers Association Announcing Winners and Finalists of 2025 Manufacturing Excellence Awards. This video is Part 1, for Part 2 go to https://studio.youtube.com/video/fBnlSRWnpl8/edit Michigan Manufacturers Association's John J. Walsh, introduces and welcomes...

Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 9:00 AM., MBN was on the road to find out how CAMC, the Capital Area Manufacturing Council was highlighting the significance of manufacturing in our region and showcasing the programs and partnerships that support workforce development. This is a valuable opportunity to demonstrate support for both our students and the college as we continue to prepare the next genera...

Tuesday, October 28 from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.at the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce, they hosted "Building and Retaining Diverse Talent", a panel discussion exploring how organizations can attract and retain diverse young professionals. The conversation will focus on building an inclusive talent pipeline and creating conditions that help diverse talent connect, grow, and thrive within the Great...