Michigan Business Network

Originally uploaded October 16th, reloaded October 21st. Jeffrey Mosher welcomed back Jay LaNew, Apprenticeship/Business Services Officer Capital Area Michigan Works! Lansing, MI but serving Ingham Eaton and Clinton Counties. In their conversation they covered: 1. What is Race to Talent, and why is CAMW! putting it on? 2. What are attendees going to see and learn? 3. Why should employers, especial...

Originally uploaded October 14th, reloaded October 21st. Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Carrie Rosingana, CEO, CAMW! Capital Area Michigan Works! Lansing, MI, but serving Ingham, Eaton and Clinton Counties. In recent days a new state budget has passed, so details are still settling on what the new budget year looks like,... Where will things stand for Going PRO Talent Fund grants, and their impact on Mic...

Vic Verchereau welcomes Justin Sheehan, who is the Legal Director and General Counsel at Michigan Community Resources. Justin Sheehan is a Lansing born and bred attorney with a fierce pride for the diverse and resilient Capital City he calls home. A twice over graduate of Michigan State University, in social work and law respectively. As the Legal Director and General Counsel for Michigan Communit...

Originally uploaded October 3, reloaded October 20th. Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Laketa L. Henderson, SBA Michigan District Director, Detroit, MI. In October, we will celebrate Manufacturing Month. Earlier this year, SBA launched the Made in American Manufacturing Initiative. Tell me about some of the SBA initiatives announced *this month* to support small manufacturers – which make up 98 percent of...

Lorri Rishar Jandron, MBA, Owner & CEO, EDGE Partnerships, Lansing, Marquette, Chicago, along with Becky Burtka, VP of member engagement, Michigan Chamber, Lansing, MI. Co-Hosts of the new MBN show "BOLD LeadHERS" now into Episode 5. In this episode of Bold LeadHERS, they recently interviewed Courtney Lynch: in four 6 minute segments. U.S. Marine Veteran. Now, owner of the firm Lead Star where the...

Originally uploaded September 26th reloaded October 15th. Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Ryan Fewins-Bliss executive director MCAN - Michigan College Access Network, Lansing, MI Why is it critical for Michigan’s legislature and executive office to finalize the FY2026 state budget before the September 30 deadline? How is budget uncertainty currently affecting K-12 schools and higher education institu...

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

Originally uploaded September 26th, reloaded October 12th. Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Krista Johnson, Deputy Director for Workforce Development at Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) Michigan’s reading scores are at an all-time low. Can you explain how adult education programs help improve literacy for both adults and their children? Why is it important for parents to gain lit...

Originally uploaded September 25th, reloaded October 11th. Jefrey Mosher welcomed Michael Koory, Founder | CEO Growth Advisor | Fly Fishing Buff, Fixing Broken Sales & Untangling Revenue Knots | Creator of the GUIDE Selling System™, Grand Rapids metro. Jeffrey had several questions for Michael in this conversation: “Why do you think salespeople need to change their approach? “How do I know if my t...

Originally uploaded September 22, reloaded October 11th. Monday, September 8th, MBN was on the road to the Radisson Plaza Hotel & Suites, Kalamazoo, MI. Shelley's interview was postponed as the luncheon program ran long so they recorded September 15th The original discussion was to be held on day 2 of 2025's Michigan Works! Association's Annual Conference. In this audio Jeffrey Mosher welcomes She...

Originally uploaded September 19, reloaded October 10th. Monday, September 8th, MBN was on the road to the Radisson Plaza Hotel & Suites, Kalamazoo, MI. Ashley's audio was flawed so they re-recorded September 12th The original discussion was held on day 2 of 2025's Michigan Works! Association's Annual Conference. In this audio Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Ashley Iovieno. Director of Business Solutions...

Originally uploaded September 18, reloaded October 10th. Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Julie Pingston, President & CEO, Choose Lansing, Lansing, MI. Questions covered: Economic Impact – How does positioning Greater Lansing as an accessible destination strengthen the region’s competitiveness in the $120B accessible travel market? Business Engagement – What role did local hotels, attractions, and res...

Originally uploaded September 17th, reloaded October 10th. Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Kate Melcher, Executive Director, Fisher House Michigan 1. You went from Supreme Court researcher to working in the Senate to becoming an Apache helicopter pilot. Tell us more about your career and service journey that brought you to Fisher House Michigan 2. For listeners unfamiliar with Fisher House Michigan, expla...

Chris Holman speaks with Dr. Britany Affolter-Caine, Executive Director, Research Universities for Michigan (RU4M), from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference. Tyler Theile, COO, Anderson Economic Group, is also interviewed along side Affolter-Caine. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@Michiganbusinessn...

Chris Holman speaks with Phil Roos, Director, EGLE (Michigan Environment, Great Lakes, Energy), 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: ww...

Chris Holman speaks with Zach Morris, Executive Director, Market One, 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 Dr. Robert McMahan, President, Kettering University, 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/mi...

Chris Holman speaks with David Washburn, Executive Director, MSU Foundation, 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/mib...

Chris Holman speaks with Mark Hackel, Executive, Macomb County, 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/mibiznetwork/

Chris Holman speaks with Jose L. Flores, CEO, Ancor Automotive, 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/mibiznetwork/

Chris Holman speaks with U.S. Senator Gary Peters, 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.instagram.com/mibiznetwo...

Chris Holman speaks with Peter Quigley, President and Chief Executive Officer, Kelly; Chair, 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference, 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/MIB...

Chris Holman speaks with Jack Elsey, Founding Partner and CEO, Michigan Educator Workforce Initiative (MEWI), 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...

Chris Holman speaks with Erin Skene-Pratt, Executive Director, Michigan Afterschool Partnership, 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: w...

Chris Holman speaks with Charles Marshall, Vice President, ITC Holdings Corp. and President, ITC 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 In...