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Originally uploaded February 4th, reloaded July 30th. January 25th 2025, MBN was on the road to MSU Kellogg Center in East Lansing, MI. This four part video will let you experience or relive the event experience from that evening. Burns Suppers have been part of Scottish culture for well over 250 years as a means of commemorating Scotland's best loved bard. The ritual was started by close friends...

Originally uploaded February 3rd, reloaded July 30th. January 25th 2025, MBN was on the road to MSU Kellogg Center in East Lansing, MI. This four part video will let you experience or relive the event experience from that evening. Burns Suppers have been part of Scottish culture for well over 250 years as a means of commemorating Scotland's best loved bard. The ritual was started by close friends...

Chris Holman welcomes back Laketa L. Henderson, SBA Michigan District Director, Detroit, MI. SBA has had a busy July in Michigan. Tell us about the two visits by SBA leadership? SBA is very focused on supporting manufacturers with its Made in America Manufacturing Initiative. What is the latest with this initiative? Share some highlights from 2025 so far for SBA? Besides the Made in America Manufa...

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes David Conn, VP of Business Development and Policy at Exceleron, Baltimore, MD. Jeffrey had several questions for David in their conversation: With Michigan facing significant rate hikes, (from the likes of DTE and Consumers), how can prepaid utility programs help consumers, and businesses better manage rising energy costs? From a utility’s perspective, how does a prepay mod...

Chris Holman welcomes Josh Burgett, Chief Sales Officer at HR Collaborative Grand Rapids, MI. Introductions I know you do a lot at HR Collaborative, but today you’re going to be talking more about your staffing services. Can you tell me more about that? That’s great. Why do you think fractional staffing works so well for companies? Tell me more about your talent community and why it’s a benefit? I...

Chris Holman welcomes Jonathan Smith, Senior Chief Deputy Director for LEO, Michigan's Labor and Economic Opportunity Department. What is the Community Transition Playbook and why is it so important for Michigan right now? What does it mean for Michigan to be “in the driver’s seat” of our economic transition, and how does this playbook help us get there? How does this effort tie into Michigan’s cl...

Chris Holman welcomes back Nakia Mills, VP of Digital Marketing and Brand Strategy, Better Business Bureau®of Michigan Southfield, MI. Now that the Eastern and Western Michigan BBBs have merged, this is the first BBB of Michigan Torch Awards recognizing businesses throughout the entire state (besides the 3 counties near the border that are served by Toledo). Tell us about these awards? What are th...

Chris Holman welcomes back Carrie Rosingana, CEO, CAMW! Capital Area Michigan Works! Lansing, MI, but serving Ingham, Eaton and Clinton Counties. There are discussions at the federal level to change how workforce development is funded to the states. What are some of the ways that CAMW!'s current service model benefits businesses and workers? One of the higher-profile proposals in Washington is to...

Originally loaded July 23rd, reloaded July 25th. Chris Holman welcomes Ed Duggan, Duggan for Governor Campaign Manager, Detroit, MI. Additionally fresh news from the morning of recording, July 17th, was that Mayor Duggan had picked up the endorsement of the Detroit Regional Chamber's PAC. The Detroit Regional Chamber Political Action Committee (PAC) has announced its endorsement of Mike Duggan for...

Chris Holman welcomes back Mayor Mike Duggan, Mayor of Detroit, Michigan. Additionally fresh news from the morning of recording, July 17th, was that Mayor Duggan had picked up the endorsement of the Detroit Regional Chamber's PAC. The Detroit Regional Chamber Political Action Committee (PAC) has announced its endorsement of Mike Duggan for the 2026 Michigan gubernatorial election. With a quorum of...

Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Chris Holman welcomes guests, conducts a community roundtable. Paul King describes the Michigan Future Business Index, while Mike Witt of Cinnaire then debuts the MFBI results. Paul and Chris reply to Q&A. Nakia Mills of the BBB of Michigan shares services and information, and Tim Daman of the Lansing Regional Chamber shares details of what's been going on in the Lansing re...

Thursday, July 17th MBN was on the road to LAFCU's corporate headquarters to join in celebrating the winners of LAFCU's 2025 Pathway to Financial Transformation Essay Contest. The noon-hour event included a brief program where the winners share their inspiring story, and how this opportunity is helping them take steps toward financial stability. . LAFCU to award $10K to essay contest winners to su...

Chris Holman welcomes Nicole Noll-Williams, president and CEO of the Capital Region Airport Authority, Lansing, MI. Chris had several questions for Nicole in this month's conversation: We understand the airport will play host to a couple of events (closed to the public) July 30th, tell us more? {AIAM, the Aerospace Industry Association of Michigan, has a luncheon, same day as announcement of elect...

Thursday, July 10th, Jeffrey Mosher was on the road to UM Health-Sparrow Lansing, 1215 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, Michigan. The celebration was regarding University of Michigan Health-Sparrow just completing its 500th ION robotic bronchoscopy, an innovative procedure that allows clinicians to maneuver a robotic-assisted catheter into the lungs to target hard-to-reach nodules. It means we’re able t...

Chris Holman welcomes Jessica Rollins, Multi-Unit Owner, Sylvan Learning Centers, Jackson, MI, TOPIC: Jessica will discuss Sylvan’s 35-year impact on the Jackson community, her 11 Sylvan Learning Centers across the state, and her recent MCSB award. Jessica, remind the Michigan business community about Sylvan Learning Centers? What does it mean for you and your team to win a Michigan Celebrates Sma...

Originally uploaded June 13th, reloaded July 6th. Chris Holman welcomes back Eric Olmscheid, Executive Director, Wharton Center for Performing Arts, East Lansing, MI. Welcome back Eric, remind the Michigan business community about the Wharton Center? We spoke to you early last autumn, what turned out to be the highlights of the 2024-2025 season? So, the audience is ready to hear about the 2025–202...

Vic Verchereau welcomes Madeline Fabiano Blair, who is the Owner Emeritus at Fabiano's Candies. In 1924, 14-year-old Michael Fabiano of Holland told his father the family's ice cream parlor would be the perfect place to make and sell top-quality homemade candy. Convinced by his son's enthusiasm and determination, Charles Fabiano bought a local candy operation and moved it to their ice cream parlor...

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Shelia Scott, Community Financial Education & Business Development Officer, LAFCU, Lansing, MI. Starting it off can you share about a timely event Back to School Extravaganza. We understand It's almost time to get back to school and we know how important it is for students to have the items they need to start the school year off right. {Event Sunday, August 17th, see L...

Originally uploaded July 24th, reloaded August 14th. Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Phil Roos, Director of EGLE, Michigan's Department of Environment, Great Lakes And Energy, Lansing, MI The EGLE team recently visited Kalamazoo to tour brownfield sites. Before we get into the specifics, what is brownfield redevelopment and why does it matter? You toured the Harrison Circle site and River's Edge site. Can...

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Charlene Bush, local marketing lead for TWO MEN AND A TRUCK and the newly launched TWO MEN AND A JUNK TRUCK in Southeast Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, Questions 1. Can you start by telling us a little about TWO MEN AND A TRUCK and its presence in Southeast Michigan? (Years in the region, locations served like Ann Arbor, reputation for customer service, moving expertise, lo...

Chris Holman welcomes back Keith Lambert, COO of LEAP, the Lansing Economic Area Partnership, Lansing, Michigan serving mid-Michigan. Welcome back, remind the business community about LEAP? Bob, completion of LEAP’s Small Town Enhancement Grant Program Delivered Big Wins for Rural Communities, tell us about that? A big win last month, IONETIX set to invests $25.75M in Delta Township Facility, Crea...

Chris Holman welcomes back Shibani Putatunda, Economic Specialist, with the Michigan Center for Data and Analytics What is going on in Michigan’s labor market this month? How did Michigan’s unemployment rate compare with the U.S. and other states in May? Which industries saw the greatest change in number of jobs during May? What happened in the Michigan regions this month? What would you say is th...

Chris Holman welcomes back Teri Sand, Business Services Manager and Joe Winkiel, Business Services Officer CAMW!, Capital Area Michigan Works! Lansing, serving Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton Counties. What is the Job Finders Group? How does JFG connect candidates to local employers? What are some examples of JFG success stories? How could a Lansing area employer get involved with JFG? » Visit MBN webs...

Chris Holman welcomes Jeff Metts, President, Dowding Industries, Eaton Rapids, MI. Remind the Michigan business community about Dowding Industries? Tell us about your company's 60th Anniversary? How has the company evolved over those 6 decades? Where are things going in the next few years? Are you finding the talent you need? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN’s YouT...

Chris Holman welcomes Katie Nida, Operations Coordinator Velocity business incubator in Sterling Heights, MI. Welcome Katie, remind the Michigan business community about Velocity? Let’s start with the basics—what is SizeUp Sterling Heights, and what inspired Velocity to bring this platform to local businesses? Also, one of the big selling points is that this service is completely free. How are you...