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Michigan Business Network
The Home of Business in Michigan. Get on-demand access to audio programs, articles and resources presented by savvy business leaders and industry experts.
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Michigan Business NetworkLeadership Lowdown | Delois Leaphart - A Family Forever
Vic Verchereau welcomes Delois Leaphart, who is President and CEO at Adoption Option Inc. “A child reached is a child saved” is the guiding belief behind…
Michigan Business NetworkFaces of Manufacturing | Episode 21 - Detroit Manufacturing, People & Growth with EW Grobbel
Faces of Manufacturing is a newer show to Michigan Business Network. Cindy Kangas, Executive Director, CAMC, Capital Area Manufacturing Council, Lansing…
Michigan Business NetworkMBN on the Road | CAMC: Michigan’s Largest Manufacturing Day 2026 | LCC West Campus Press Conference
Thursday, October 1st, MBN was on the Road for Michigan's Largest MFG Day - Press Conference at LCC West Campus. The Capital Area Manufacturing Council kicked…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Nolan Spencer, Wolverine Construction | 2026 Leadership Transition & Growth
Chris Holman welcomes Nolan Spencer, incoming President of Wolverine Construction, Grand Rapids, MI. Topics include Spencer's transition from CFO to president…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Scott Weaver, Douglas J Companies - Growth, Education & Family Business!
Chris Holman welcomes back Scott Weaver, President and Co-Owner of Douglas J Companies, Okemos, East Lansing, across Michigan, Illinois, Tennessee, Nebraska…
Michigan Business NetworkMBN On The Road | Crisis Care Center Ribbon Cutting - Community Leaders Remark on Behavioral Health!
MBN was on hand 22 months ago for the "wall breaking" and returned to capture Greater Lansing's celebration of its new Crisis Care Center. The September 22nd…
Michigan Business NetworkMBN on the Road: Sara Lurie CMHA-CEI Interview - Greater Lansing Celebrates New Crisis Care Center!
MBN was on hand 22 months ago for the "wall breaking" and returned to capture Greater Lansing's celebration of its new Crisis Care Center. The September 22nd…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Steve Goulet & Corey Hart, Mentavi Health | AI & Healthcare
Originally uploaded 9/30; reloaded October 5th. Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Steve Goulet, Vice President of Product and Technology, and Corey Hart, Advisor, Growth…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Machion Jackson, Detroit Public Schools Community District
Originally uploaded September 8th, reloaded September 23rd. Full Title: Michigan Business Beat | Machion Jackson, Detroit Public Schools Community District…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Dr. Suzy Siegle, Walsh College on Workforce Development & Higher Education
Originally uploaded September 8, reloaded September 23rd. Chris Holman welcomes back Dr. Suzy Siegel, President, Walsh College, Troy, MI. Chris had several…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Keith Brophy, Mentavi Health, ADHD Online Digital Mental Health Care
Originally uploaded September 1, reloaded September 23rd. Chris Holman welcomes Keith Brophy, CEO of Mentavi Health, Grand Rapids, MI, back to the Michigan…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Teri Sand, Capital Area Michigan Works! | Employer of the Day
Originally uploaded September 30th, reloaded October 4th. Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Teri Sand, Business Services Manager, CAMW!, Capital Area Michigan…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | John Schmidt, GSGP | Fish Byproducts & Circular Economy
Originally uploaded September 22nd, reloaded October 4th. Jeffrey Mosher welcomes John Schmidt, Program Manager, GSGP, Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors &…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Erica Armstrong, Root Functional Medicine | Funding & Healthcare Innovation
Originally uploaded September 21st, reloaded October 4th. Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Erica Armstrong, MD, FMCP-M, Founder & CEO, Functional Medicine , Grand…
Michigan Business NetworkLeadership Lowdown | Patrick Regan - Great Leadership Lives for Generations
Vic Verchereau welcomes Patrick Regan, who is Executive VP at Plas-Labs. His Mother would say "we are giving you roots and wings". This powerful gift of great…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Pete Martin & Alisyn Malek, PitchMI - Funding Michigan Startups
Originally uploaded September 14th, reloaded September 28th. Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Pete Martin, director of portfolio management at the MSU Research…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Steven Struck, Maner Costerisan - Growing in West Michigan
Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Steven Struck, CPA, principal, Maner Costerisan, Grand Rapids, MI. RE: Maner Costerisan’s growth, culture, and community commitment in…
Michigan Business NetworkMBN On The Road: BLAZE AI Summit 2026 - AI Search and the New Customer Journey
On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, MBN was on the road in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The presentation explains how AI is radically changing search and the customer…
Michigan Business NetworkMBN On The Road: BLAZE AI Summit 2026 - Understanding AI and Its Impact on Business
On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, MBN was on the road in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The “Beyond the Hype” session examines the rapid development of artificial…
Michigan Business NetworkMBN On The Road: BLAZE AI Summit 2026 - Empowering Businesses to Use AI Effectively
On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, MBN was on the road in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The presentation focuses on helping businesses use AI practically while maintaining…
Michigan Business NetworkMBN On The Road: CAR Management Briefing Seminars '26 - Car Prices
On June 15–17, 2026, MBN was on the road in Ypsilanti, Michigan (with the final day at CAR’s Ann Arbor office). The presentation examines vehicle affordability…
Michigan Business NetworkMBN On The Road: CAR Management Briefing Seminars '26 - Opening Remarks
On June 15–17, 2026, MBN was on the road in Ypsilanti, Michigan (with the final day at CAR’s Ann Arbor office). The 61st annual CAR Management Briefing…
Michigan Business NetworkMBN On The Road: CAR Mgmt Briefing Seminars '26 - Affordability, Dealer Rights & Future Auto Retail
On June 15–17, 2026, MBN was on the road in Ypsilanti, Michigan (with the final day at CAR’s Ann Arbor office). Mike Stanton, CEO and President of the National…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Marcy Hahn, Foster Swift, Helping Small Business/Fractional General Counsel
Originally uploaded September 8th, reloaded September 21st. Chris Holman welcomes Marcy Hahn, Senior Attorney, Foster Swift, Southfield, and 5 total offices…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Britany Affolter-Caine, RU4M - Building Michigan’s Innovation Alliance
Originally uploaded August 27th, reloaded September 19th. Chris Holman welcomes back Britany Affolter-Caine, Executive Director of Research Universities for…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Jason Brunette, Martin Commercial Properties - Building Capital Sportsplex
Originally uploaded September 2, reloaded September 18th. Chris Holman welcomes Jason Brunette, Director of Project Management, Martin Commercial Properties…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Daniel Quisenberry, MAPSA - Education Freedom Tax Credit - Helping Families
Originally uploaded September 15th, reloaded September 17th. Chris Holman welcomes Daniel L. Quisenberry, President, MAPSA, Lansing, MI. Welcome, Daniel. Can…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Linda Little, NSO - A New Park in Detroit for Recovery & Healing
Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Linda Little, President & CEO, NSO, Detroit’s Neighborhood Service Organization, Detroit, MI. During their conversation they…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Nicole Noll-Williams, CRAA - International Flights, Senator Peters & Growth
Originally uploaded September 4th; reloaded September 16th. Chris Holman welcomes back Nicole Noll-Williams, President & CEO, Capital Region Airport Authority…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Lisa Frohnapfel, BBB Michigan - AI, Ethics & Building '26 Marketplace Trust
Originally uploaded July 30th, reloaded September 10th. Chris Holman welcomes back Lisa Frohnapfel, President & CEO, BBB (Better Business Bureau) MI, in…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Stephanie Beckhorn, LEO, Michigan's Workforce Gains and Talent Pipeline
Chris Holman welcomes back Stephanie Beckhorn, Deputy Director, Employment and Training, Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO), to…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Laketa Henderson, SBA Michigan, Small Business Resources, Access to Capital
Originally uploaded September 3, reloaded Sep. 10th. Chris Holman welcomes back Laketa Henderson, District Director of the U.S. Small Business Administration…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Pete Martin, MSURF & Alison Todak, MEDC - PitchMI Growing Michigan Startups
Chris Holman welcomes Pete Martin, Director of Portfolio Management at the MSU Research Foundation, and Alison Todak, VP of Entrepreneurship & Innovation at…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Ryan Hundt, Michigan Works! Association, 2026 Annual Conference and Talent!
Chris Holman welcomes back Ryan Hundt, CEO, Michigan Works! Association, Lansing, MI. Tell us about the 2026 Michigan Works! Annual Conference. What do you…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Mark McDaniel, Cinnaire, Affordable Housing, & '26 Michigan Business Trends
Originally uploaded August 20th, reloaded September 8th. Chris Holman welcomes Mark McDaniel, President & CEO, Cinnaire, Lansing, MI Welcome back, Mark. Remind…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Lisa Lasser, Automation Alley - Register for Upcoming Mexico Trade Mission!
Originally uploaded August 18th, reloaded September 2nd. Chris Holman welcomes Lisa Lasser, International Business Services Manager, Automation Alley, Troy…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Rod Sanders, Convergence Networks, IT, Cybersecurity, AI & 2026 Challenges
Originally uploaded September 1st, reloaded September 2nd. Chris Holman welcomes back Rod Sanders, Senior Business Development Manager, Convergence Networks…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Thomas Jamieson, Martin Commercial Properties, Office Market H1 '26 Report
Chris Holman welcomes back Thomas Jamieson, SIOR, Senior Vice President at Martin Commercial Properties, for the latest Office Advisory. Topics include how…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Scott Davis, NDIA Michigan - GVSETS & Defense Innovation Opportunities
Originally uploaded August 26th, reloaded September 18th. Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Scott Davis, Chapter President | Retired, U.S. Army Military & BAE Systems…
Michigan Business NetworkMBN Speaker Series | Nolan Finley - Author & Journalist at Detroit News
Recording Date: September 17, 2026 Location: Capital Region International Airport (LAN) Nolan Finley - Author & Journalist at Detroit News For information…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Chris Miller, Martin Commercial Properties, Industrial Market H1 '26 Report
Chris Holman welcomes back Chris Miller, SIOR, Senior Vice President, Industrial/Investment Advisor at Martin Commercial Properties in Lansing, MI, for an…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Kory Gier, Holland Bowl Mill, Celebrating 120 Year Business / Craftsmanship
Chris Holman welcomes Kory Gier, Owner of Holland Bowl Mill in Holland, MI, to discuss the company's 120th anniversary, its evolution from Fuller Bowl Mill to…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Elizabeth Krear, CAR, Automotive Workforce Faces Growing Skills Gaps in '26
Chris Holman welcomes back Elizabeth Krear, President and CEO of the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) in Ann Arbor, MI, for an update on Michigan's…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Wes Lutz, Intrinsic, Jackson Michigan Cannabis Firm Enters New Growth Phase
Originally uploaded August 6th, reloaded August 21st. Chris Holman welcomes Wes Lutz, CEO, Intrinsic, Jackson, MI. Q: Welcome, Wes. Please share a bit about…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Mackinac Policy Conference 2026, Former Governor Jennifer Granholm - #MPC26
Chris Holman speaks with former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm, from The Front Porch at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Tom Kelly, Automation Alley, MAST-P Helps Small Auto Suppliers Diversify
Originally uploaded July 24th, reloaded August 19th. Chris Holman welcomes back Tom Kelly, Executive Director and CEO, Automation Alley, Troy, MI. Their…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Mackinac Policy Conference 2026 - Ryan Hundt and Ingrid Tighe - #MPC26
Chris Holman speaks with Ryan Hundt and Ingrid Tighe, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference. Ryan Hundt, CEO of the…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Dr. Suzy Siegel, Walsh College, Preparing Graduates for Tomorrow’s Jobs
Originally uploaded July 23rd, reloaded August 18th. Chris Holman welcomes back Dr. Suzy Siegel, President, Walsh College, Troy, MI; she'd recently been a…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Mackinac Policy Conference 2026 - Brian Calley, SBAM Perspective - #MPC26
Chris Holman speaks with Brian Calley, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference. Brian Calley, CEO of the Small…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Andria Romkema, The Right Place - Previews Tech Week Grand Rapids '26
Originally uploaded September 13th, reloaded September 16h. Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Andria Romkema, Senior Vice President, Business Development, The Right…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Mackinac Policy Conference 2026 - Mark Hackel, Macomb County Exec. - #MPC26
Chris Holman speaks with Mark Hackel, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference. Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Mackinac Policy Conference 2026 - Brandy Johnson, MCCA - #MPC26
Chris Holman speaks with Brandy Johnson, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference. Brandy Johnson, president and CEO of…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Mackinac Policy Conference 2026 - Phil Roos, EGLE - #MPC26
Chris Holman speaks with Phil Roos, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference. Phil Roos, director of Michigan's…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Mackinac Policy Conference 2026-Wafa Dinaro, New Economy Initiative- #MPC26
Chris Holman speaks with Wafa Dinaro, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference. Executive Director, Wafa Dinaro joined…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Eric Patton, Ares Technology - GVSETS, Defense Innovation & Michigan Growth
Originally uploaded August 28th, reloaded September 15th. Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Eric Patton, President of Ares Technology and GVSETS Deputy Chair Welcome…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Mackinac Policy Conf. 2026 - Britany Affolter-Caine & Tyler Theile - #MPC26
Chris Holman speaks with Dr. Britany Affolter-Caine and Tyler Theile, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Mackinac Policy Conference 2026 - Chris Rizik, Renaissance V.C. - #MPC26
Chris Holman speaks with Chris Rizik, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference. Chris Rizik, founder, managing partner…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Mackinac Policy Conference 2026 - Stephanie Beckhorn, Michigan LEO - #MPC26
Chris Holman speaks with Stephanie Beckhorn, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference. Stephanie Beckhorn of Michigan's…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Mackinac Policy Conference 2026 - Tom Kelly, Automation Alley - #MPC26
Chris Holman speaks with Tom Kelly, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference. Tom Kelly, CEO of Automation Alley…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Ryan Fewins-Bliss, Michigan College Access Network - MI College Match
Originally uploaded August 20th, reloaded September 13th. Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Ryan Fewins-Bliss, Executive Director, MCAN - Michigan College Access…