Michigan Business Network

Wednesday, October 24th, Michigan Business Network was on the road to LCC West Campus, for a Race To Talent event. One of many that' have been taking place across Michigan. Employers had an opportunity to learn processes, beneficial for multiple industries. LANSING, Mich. — Capital Area Michigan Works! (CAMW!), in partnership with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity and Lansi...

Thursday, Oct. 30, 11:30 a.m., MBN was on the road to East Lansing. UM Health-Sparrow, East Lansing Public Schools is opening a health clinic for young people! UM Health-Sparrow is partnering with East Lansing Public Schools to open a special health center designed to address the needs of young people, ages 5-21, and meet them where students already spend most of their day -- school. The East Lans...

Recording Date: October 14, 2025 Location: Capital Region International Airport (LAN) Todd McCracken - President and CEO at National Small Business Association Todd McCracken currently serves as President of NSBA, directing all activities of the advocacy-oriented association since 1997, previously serving as vice president of government affairs since he joined our staff in 1988. Todd represents NS...

Originally uploaded October 10th, reloaded October 28th. Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, 10 a.m., MBN was on the road to 1004 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing (at the old Rite Aid at corner of Michigan and Pennsylvania) as UM Health-Sparrow opens new pharmacy to address need in downtown Lansing. This video shares a pair of interviews following the ribbon cutting and remarks shared by dignitaries. Downtown Lansi...

Originally uploaded October 23rd, reloaded October 28th. Chris Holman welcomes back Nakia Mills, VP of Digital Marketing and Brand Strategy, Better Business Bureau®of Michigan Southfield, MI. There were several things Chris wanted to find out from Nakia, Welcome back Nakia, how has uniting most of Michigan's geography for the BBB gone so far? The BBB® of Michigan Announces Finalists for 2025 Torch...

Originally uploaded August 29th. Chris Holman welcomes Michelle Carley, CEO & Founder Big E-Z Bookkeeping, Livonia, MI. "Can you share the journey from your initial work in a factory to developing your own bookkeeping system? What pivotal moments led you to create a DIY accounting solution?" "Throughout your decades of experience, what are some of the most common financial management challenges th...

Chris Holman welcomes Amanda Rich, Marketing & Fan Engagement Manager, Lansing Lugnuts, Lansing, MI. The headlines yesterday were sharing that the Lansing Lugnuts' Conservation Carnival won MiLB Golden Bobblehead, How did the Lugnuts structure collaborations with conservation and agriculture partners to deliver both community impact and measurable brand value? What business outcomes—such as audien...

Chris Holman welcomes back Mark McDaniel, President & CEO, Cinnaire, headquartered in Lansing, MI, serving 9 states. Welcome back Mark, remind the Michigan business community about Cinnaire? Please review the $38M to Preserve Affordable Housing in Kentwood. Please recap that Grand Opening from the McDaniel Apartments at Andy's Place? Wellspring Apartments broke ground in Southfield, tell us about...

Chris Holman welcomes back Sean Cervantes – Business Development & Growth Officer at LAFCU, Lansing, MI. Welcome Sean, remind everyone about LAFCU? Sean, you've been in your role since the Spring, how are things going? Recent news for LAFCU: being Nationally Recognized as a 2025 Best Place to Work for Women, tell us about that? LAFCU's CFO Leslie Rorie was Honored with a 2025 Real McCoy Award in M...

Originally uploaded October 9th, reloaded October 23rd. Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, 10 a.m., MBN was on the road to 1004 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing (at the old Rite Aid at corner of Michigan and Pennsylvania) as UM Health-Sparrow opens new pharmacy to address need in downtown Lansing. This video shares highlights of the remarks shared by dignitaries that day before the ribbon cutting ceremony. Downtow...

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. In this brief excerpt from the event, Steven London, President and COO, Bekum America, is introduced by MMA's John J. Walsh, and then offers some remarks as Bekum is the Manufacturing Talent Champion for 2025. Opportu...

Chris Holman welcomes John J. Walsh, President & CEO, MMA, Michigan Manufacturers Association, Lansing, MI. Welcome back John, breifly remind the listeners about MMA? How do the Manufacturing Excellence Awards strengthen Michigan’s manufacturing ecosystem and foster collaboration among industry leaders statewide? With new categories like the Sustainability Award, how is MMA recognizing companies d...

Chris Holman welcomes Paul King, President ROI Insight, but for this occasion; a Detroit area Crooner, and Nico Gatzaros, Owner, iconic London Chop House, Detroit, MI. Welcome Paul, our viewers know you from the Michigan Future Business Index, but you do more than surveys, and it's in entertainment? Nico share some highlights about London Chop House and your other restaurants? So you are teaming u...

Chris Holman welcomes Paul Keifer, President of Bank of America Grand Rapids. Welcome Paul, new to your role since May this year, remind the Michigan business community about Bank of America? The Bank of America 2025 Workplace Benefits Report was recently released, and it includes some interesting findings. Before we dive into the findings, can you please share a little about what the report actua...

Originally uploaded April 25th, reloaded October 16th. Chris Holman welcomes Lisa Frohnapfel, President & CEO, Better Business Bureau of Michigan, Kalamazoo or Grand Rapids, MI What does this merger mean for BBB? Are there changes for businesses? Are there changes for consumers? Why is this merger important? Why should businesses and consumers care? What does this merger mean for the BBB's educati...

Originally uploaded December 2, reloaded December 5th. Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Reuben Levinsohn, Partner, Wealth Advisor, Nicholas Pope, CFP®, CEPA™, AEP®. Partner, Wealth Advisor Washington Avenue Advisors, REO Town, Lansing, MI. Welcome to the Michigan Business Beat, share a bit about Washington Avenue Advisors? Washington Avenue Advisors clearly supports business owners with exit planning and s...

Vic Verchereau welcomes Zac Clark, who is General Manager at Lansing Lugnuts. Games have been going in Lansing since they broke ground for the Capital Building in 1872, but 30 years ago, a new game was brought to downtown Lansing... minor league baseball! Business deals and family memories have been made ever since! The Lansing Lugnuts franchise is among the nation's most successful, and 2026 mark...

Originally uploaded November 22, reloaded December 5th. Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Archie Williams, entrepreneur, Owner TruBlue Home Service Ally, Detroit, MI. Welcome Archie tell us a bit about your entrepreneurial path? Please fill us in on TruBlue Home Service Ally Detroit? Given that about one in six adults in Metro Detroit is age 65 or older, what market opportunity did you identify that led you...

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Mike Musheinesh, CEO, Detroit Axel, Detroit, MI. Mike, you’ve described the 2025 tariff rollout as a shock to Michigan’s business community. Can you walk us through how the sudden policy changes first hit Detroit Axle and the broader automotive aftermarket? Detroit Axle has taken the rare step of filing a federal court challenge against the tariffs. What led you to pursue l...

Vic Verchereau welcomes Brian Babiasz, who is Executive Director at The Reading People. Brian Babiasz has been with The Reading People since 2022 and Executive Director since 2025. Brian works to expand literacy access; especially for new Americans and adult learners. He credits the staff’s dedication as the heart of the organization’s impact. From his early experiences in growing plants to his ne...

Chris Holman speaks with Stephen Rapundalo, President & CEO, MichBIO, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwo...

Chris Holman speaks with Marcie Hillary, Executive Vice President and Chief Experience Officer, NorthStar Pallative Care, and Patrick Miller, President and CEO, NorthStar Pallative Care, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN...

Chris Holman speaks with Garlin Gilchrist II, Lieutenant Governor, State of Michigan, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagra...

Chris Holman speaks with Brian Calley, President and CEO, Small Business Association of Michigan, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram:...

Chris Holman speaks with Tony Stamas, President and CEO, Midland Business Alliance, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram....