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Michigan Business NetworkMBN on the Road | MMDC's Quarterly Breakfast Featuring Achille Di Nello, Owner of Cops and Doughnuts
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…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Karley Abramson, Citizens Research Council - Health, Workforce, Michigan
Chris Holman welcomes Karley Abramson, Research Associate-Health Policy, Citizens Research Council of Michigan, Livonia, MI, but working out of Lansing…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Laura Appel, MHA – Insights from the 2025 Community Impact Report
Chris Holman welcomes back Laura Appel, Executive Vice President of Government Relations and Public Policy, MHA, (Michigan Health and Hospital Association)…
Michigan Business NetworkMBN on the Road | Lansing Regional Chamber Economic Club Highlight 25 Celebration of Regional Growth
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…
Michigan Business NetworkMBN Speaker Series | Todd Martin - Executive Leader, Keynote Speaker, Coach, and Retired Tennis Pro.
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…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Kim Hafley on Foster Swift’s Legal Strategy and 2026 Business Readiness
Chris Holman welcomes back Kimberly Hafley, Director of Business Development, Client Relations & Recruitment, Foster Swift, Lansing, MI, with 5 offices across…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Deb Dansby on Farm Bureau Insurance’s Social Mission and Business Impact
Originally uploaded November 8th, fixed November 26th. Chris Holman welcomes Deb Dansby, vice president of marketing at Michigan Farm Bureau Insurance…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Eric Olmscheid, Wharton Center, Business and Economic Impact 2025-26 Season
Chris Holman welcomes back Eric Olmscheid, Executive Director, Wharton Center for Performing Arts, East Lansing, MI. Chris had several questions for Eric in…
Michigan Business NetworkMBN on the Road | MMA Winners & Finalists 2025 Manufacturing Excellence Awards Preview Excerpts
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 Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Suzanne Greenberg, Children Trust Michigan - Building Sustainable Impact
Chris Holman welcomes back Suzanne Greenberg, CEO/Executive Director of Children Trust Michigan, Lansing, MI, for the November EDGE Partnerships Spotlight…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Carrie Rosingana, CAMW! - Workforce Leadership Amid the 25 Federal Shutdown
Chris Holman welcomes back Carrie Rosingana, CEO, CAMW! Capital Area Michigan Works! Lansing, MI, but serving Ingham, Eaton and Clinton Counties. After the…
Michigan Business NetworkMBN on the Road | MMA Winners & Finalists 2025 Manufacturing Excellence Awards Preview Part 2
Originally uploaded October 29th, reloaded Nov. 4th. Wednesday, October 22, Jeffrey Mosher was on the road to Lansing, MI, for Michigan Manufacturers…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Sarah Jennings, Maner Costerisan | Maner Cares Day of Impact & Volunteerism
Chris Holman welcomes the EDGE Partnership Spotlight guest of the month: Sarah Jennings, CPA, Principal, Maner Costerisan, Lansing, MI. Their topic of…
Michigan Business NetworkMBN on the Road | MMA Winners & Finalists 2025 Manufacturing Excellence Awards Preview Part 1
Originally uploaded October 29th, reloaded Nov. 4th. Wednesday, October 22, Jeffrey Mosher was on the road to Lansing, MI, for Michigan Manufacturers…
Michigan Business NetworkMBN on the Road | CAMC & LCC Launch Manufacturing Day 2025, Inspiring Michigan’s Future Workforce!
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…
Michigan Business NetworkMBN on the Road | Panel on Building, Retaining Diverse Talent
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…
Michigan Business NetworkMBN on the Road : CAMW! Hosts & Recognizes, Local Employers Regarding Registered Apprenticeships
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…
Michigan Business NetworkMBN On The Road | UMH-Sparrow East Lansing Public Schools Open Health Clinic for Young People
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!…
Michigan Business NetworkMBN Speaker Series | Todd McCracken - President and CEO at National Small Business Association
Recording Date: October 14, 2025 Location: Capital Region International Airport (LAN) Todd McCracken - President and CEO at National Small Business Association…
Michigan Business NetworkMBN On The Road | UMH Sparrow Remarks - Pharmacy and Occupational Health Facility Lansing Interviews
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…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Nakia Mills, Better Business Bureau, Michigan BBB - Torch Awards Coming Up!
Originally uploaded October 23rd, reloaded October 28th. Chris Holman welcomes back Nakia Mills, VP of Digital Marketing and Brand Strategy, Better Business…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Michelle Carley, Big E-Z Bookkeeping, Simplifying DIY Accounting for SMBs!
Originally uploaded August 29th. Chris Holman welcomes Michelle Carley, CEO & Founder Big E-Z Bookkeeping, Livonia, MI. "Can you share the journey from your…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Amanda Rich- Lansing Lugnuts, Golden Bobblehead Sustainability & Engagement
Chris Holman welcomes Amanda Rich, Marketing & Fan Engagement Manager, Lansing Lugnuts, Lansing, MI. The headlines yesterday were sharing that the Lansing…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Mark McDaniel, Cinnaire, Expanding Affordable Housing and Community Impact!
Chris Holman welcomes back Mark McDaniel, President & CEO, Cinnaire, headquartered in Lansing, MI, serving 9 states. Welcome back Mark, remind the Michigan…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Sean Cervantes, LAFCU, Workplace Honors and Community Celebration Successes
Chris Holman welcomes back Sean Cervantes – Business Development & Growth Officer at LAFCU, Lansing, MI. Welcome Sean, remind everyone about LAFCU? Sean…
Michigan Business NetworkMBN On The Road | UMH Sparrow Remarks - Opening of Pharmacy and Occupational Health Facility Lansing
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…
Michigan Business NetworkMBN on the Road | Steve London, Bekum, MMA Winners & Finalists 2025 Manufacturing Excellence Awards
Wednesday, October 22, Jeffrey Mosher was on the road to Lansing, MI, for Michigan Manufacturers Association Announcing Winners and Finalists of 2025…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | John J. Walsh, MMA, 2025 MFG Excellence Awards & Industry Innovation...
Chris Holman welcomes John J. Walsh, President & CEO, MMA, Michigan Manufacturers Association, Lansing, MI. Welcome back John, breifly remind the listeners…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Paul King Nico Gatzaros - Strictly Sinatra: Detroit Swings Back Vegas Years
Chris Holman welcomes Paul King, President ROI Insight, but for this occasion; a Detroit area Crooner, and Nico Gatzaros, Owner, iconic London Chop House…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Paul Keifer, BoA, The Bank of America 2025 Workplace Benefits Report +
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…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Lisa Frohnapfel, Leading Michigan's BBB East and West Now As One
Originally uploaded April 25th, reloaded October 16th. Chris Holman welcomes Lisa Frohnapfel, President & CEO, Better Business Bureau of Michigan, Kalamazoo or…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Washington Avenue Advisors on Exit Planning & Entrepreneur Wealth
Originally uploaded December 2, reloaded December 5th. Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Reuben Levinsohn, Partner, Wealth Advisor, Nicholas Pope, CFP®, CEPA™, AEP®…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Corners | Zac Clark - How Long Until the First Pitch?
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…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Archie Williams, TruBlue Home Service Ally, Supporting Seniors at Home
Originally uploaded November 22, reloaded December 5th. Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Archie Williams, entrepreneur, Owner TruBlue Home Service Ally, Detroit, MI…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Mike Musheinesh, Detroit Axle – Tariffs, Stability & Michigan Manufacturing
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…
Michigan Business NetworkLeadership Lowdown | Brian Babiasz - From Growing Plants to Growing People
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…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Mackinac Policy Conference 2025 - Stephen Rapundalo - #MPC25
Chris Holman speaks with Stephen Rapundalo, President & CEO, MichBIO, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference. » Visit…
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Michigan Business Beat | Mackinac Policy Conference 2025- Marcie Hillary and Patrick Miller - #MPC25
Chris Holman speaks with Marcie Hillary, Executive Vice President and Chief Experience Officer, NorthStar Pallative Care, and Patrick Miller, President and…
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Michigan Business Beat | Mackinac Policy Conference 2025 - Garlin Gilchrist II - #MPC25
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…
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Michigan Business Beat | Mackinac Policy Conference 2025 - Brian Calley - #MPC25
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…
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Michigan Business Beat | Mackinac Policy Conference 2025 - Tony Stamas - #MPC25
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…
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Michigan Business Beat | Mackinac Policy Conference 2025 - David Egner - #MPC25
Chris Holman speaks with David Egner, President and CEO, Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2025 Mackinac Policy…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Corners | Sam Klemet - Ready, Set, Show!
Vic Verchereau welcomes Sam Klemet, who is the Executive Director at Detroit Auto Dealers Association (DADA) and Detroit Auto Show. Sam Klemet is the Executive…
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Michigan Business Beat | Mackinac Policy Conference 2025 - Armen Hratchian - #MPC25
Chris Holman speaks with Armen Hratchian, Executive Director, Teach for America Michigan, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2025 Mackinac Policy…
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Michigan Business Beat | Mackinac Policy Conference 2025 - Bilal Hammoud - #MPC25
Chris Holman speaks with Bilal Hammoud, Executive Director, American Arab Chamber, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2025 Mackinac Policy…
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Michigan Business Beat | Mackinac Policy Conference 2025 - J. D. Collins - #MPC25
Chris Holman speaks with J. D. Collins, CEO / Executive Director, SBDC (Michigan Small Business Development Center), from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while…
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Michigan Business Beat | Mackinac Policy Conference 2025 - Diallo Smith - #MPC25
Chris Holman speaks with Diallo Smith, CEO, Life Remodeled, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference. » Visit MBN…
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Michigan Business Beat | Mackinac Policy Conference 2025 - Venessa Keesler - #MPC25
Chris Holman speaks with Venessa Keesler, President and CEO, Launch Michigan, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference…
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Michigan Business Beat | Mackinac Policy Conference 2025 - Tom Kelly - #MPC25
Chris Holman speaks with Tom Kelly, Executive Director & CEO, Automation Alley, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2025 Mackinac Policy…
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Michigan Business Beat | Mackinac Policy Conference 2025 - Rejji Hayes - #MPC25
Chris Holman speaks with Rejji Hayes, CFO, CMS Energy and Consumers Energy, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference. »…
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Michigan Business Beat | Mackinac Policy Conference 2025 - Stephanie Beckhorn - #MPC25
Chris Holman speaks with Stephanie Beckhorn, Deputy Director, Employment and Training, LEO (Michigan's Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity) from Media…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Linda Little, NSO – 70 Years of Service & the “Don’t Touch Me” Campaign
Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Linda Little, President & CEO, NSO, Detroit’s Neighborhood Service Organization, Detroit, MI. This year marks NSO’s 70th anniversary…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Amirika Richardson, T3/CAMW! – Expanding Student Career Pathways
Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Amirika Richardson, T3 Career & Education Director, Capital Area Michigan Works! Lansing, MI, but serving Ingham, Eaton and…
Michigan Business NetworkLeadership Lowdown | Fr. Daniel Brandenburg - Character, Faith and Leadership
Vic Verchereau welcomes Fr. Daniel Brandenburg, who is a Catholic Priest and Author of Leader Like No Other. Fr. Daniel is a Catholic religious priest with a…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Ryan Hundt, Michigan Works! Association - Funding, WIOA, Workforce Policy
Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Ryan Hundt CEO, Michigan Works! Association, Lansing, MI, but serving statewide. 1. What does the end of the federal government…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Mehmet Tascioglu, Mosaic Cakes – Handcrafted Cultural Fusion Desserts
Originally uploaded November 14th, reloaded Nov. 24th. Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Mehmet Tascioglu, Founder, Mosaic Cakes, Southfield, MI. Welcome, tell us about…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Collin Benyo, Melting Pot - Detroit Expansion, Jobs & Growth
Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Collin Benyo, Franchise Growth Strategist, Melting Pot, based out of Florida, with franchises expanding further into Michigan. Welcome…
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Cassie Sobelton, Wellness Collection – Power Reset & Mindset Transformation
Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Cassie Sobelton, local entrepreneur, wellness expert and best-selling author, Birmingham, MI. — You have an extensive background in…
Michigan Business NetworkLeadership Lowdown | Doug Marek - Things That Time Doesn't Change
Vic Verchereau welcomes Doug Marek, who is President and Founder at WebLocal. In a digital and high tech world, business leaders seek to find effective ways to…
Michigan Business NetworkGetting A Grip | Episode 15: Mike Maddox | Rachel Swedburg
"Getting A Grip" is among the newer shows for Michigan Business Network, hosted by long-time MBN contributor Michael Maddox. In this weekly program, updated…