Michigan Business Network

About 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.

Publisher

Michigan Business Network

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 Nov 2021

Latest episode

13 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

1,703 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Oct 2026

   Leadership 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 Adoption Option Inc., a Michigan nonprofit child-placing agency. Founded to serve children in the foster care system and provide free information about helping those children, the organization now also offers adoption, foster home licensing, foster care services, two types of parent education services and mentoring services. Today, founder Delois Leapheart serves as the organization’s president and CEO. Leadership Lowdown host Vic Verchereau explores the agency’s history and the passion that emerges when a leader chooses to get involved and make a difference. Listen in to discover why everyone deserves a forever family. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: X.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

2. 

   9 Oct 2026

   Faces 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, co-hosts with Joy Wagner, HR Manager of Granger Waste Services, also Lansing. Cindy and Joy strive to share the corporate culture, personal stories, and unique personalities of those making a living in manufacturing today, in Michigan. With that in mind, this month they connected with several team members of Granger Waste Services. What does it take to keep a Detroit manufacturing company growing for more than 140 years? Jason Grobbel, fourth-generation president of EW Grobbel, joins Faces of Manufacturing to discuss the people, workplace culture, and workforce strategies behind one of Michigan’s longstanding food manufacturers. Founded in Detroit’s Eastern Market in 1883, EW Grobbel produces 22 million to 25 million pounds of corned beef annually and operates a portfolio of brands that includes Grobbel’s, Sy Ginsberg’s, Freirich Foods, Topor’s Pickle Company, and Ba-Tampte. Grobbel discusses building a strong workplace culture in a physically demanding industry, developing employees into long-term team members, retaining skilled workers, and preparing for expansion into a third Michigan facility in St. Clair Shores. The conversation explores how manufacturers can compete for talent, invest in employee development, and preserve their culture while growing. It’s a look at the people behind Michigan manufacturing and the workforce that keeps production moving. Faces of Manufacturing highlights the people, leadership, and workplace cultures shaping Michigan’s manufacturing sector. Segment 2: Company Overview, 140+ Years of Detroit Manufacturing Segment 3: Team Culture, Leading a Physical, High Turnover Workforce Segment 4: Workforce Growth, Expanding into a Third Michigan Facility Segment 5: Employee Retention, Keeping Skilled Trades Staffed and Engaged

3. 

   7 Oct 2026

   MBN 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 off Manufacturing Day 2026 with a press conference at Lansing Community College West Campus on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 9:00 AM. The event launched a week of student tours and hands-on experiences designed to showcase today’s manufacturing careers. This video of the press conference includes LCC President Steve Robinson, CAMC Executive Director Cindy Kangas, and Lansing Mayor Andy Schor. Watch the video for additional lineup. “We want students to see a future they can be part of,” said CAMC Executive Director Cindy Kangas. “You can’t be what you can’t see, and MFG Day helps bring that future into focus. Students will get to walk the shop floor, see robots and advanced technology in action, watch products being made, and try hands-on activities. They’ll meet the people behind the work—from engineers and welders to quality experts and automation technicians—and learn about career pathways they may not have even known existed. That’s what makes this so exciting: today’s manufacturing is innovative, high-tech, creative, and full of opportunity.” For many, manufacturing carries an outdated image of being dirty, dark, dingy, and dangerous. Step inside a modern manufacturing facility, and that picture changes quickly. Today’s manufacturers are powered by robotics, automation, engineering, data, and advanced technology, with opportunities that go far beyond the shop floor. Manufacturing needs people with skills in everything from engineering and automation to marketing, accounting, biology, and supply chain management. “We drive past these facilities every day, often unaware of the incredible work and economic activity happening inside,” said Kangas. “Michigan manufacturers are creators, problem-solvers, and innovators. We want students to see that for themselves—and recognize that there may be a place for their talents in manufacturing.” “Manufacturing Day opens students’ eyes to the wide range of opportunities available in today’s advanced manufacturing industry,” said Shon’ta Dwyer, Dean of Technical Careers at Lansing Community College. “By visiting LCC’s West Campus, students gain hands-on exposure to innovative technology, connect with industry professionals, and discover career paths they may not have considered before. We are proud to help students turn their interests into rewarding careers while developing the talented workforce Michigan manufacturers need to succeed.” Maya Taylor, LCC Student, said, “I’ve always liked figuring out how things work, so robotics and automation just made sense to me. What surprised me is how much goes into modern manufacturing and how many different careers are connected to it. I’m learning skills here that I can see myself using in a career.” Michigan’s manufacturing future depends on people—and there are thousands of opportunities waiting for the next generation. Michigan is projected to have nearly 518,300 professional-trades jobs through 2032, with approximately 40,600 job openings expected each year. In the Lansing-East Lansing region alone, manufacturing employs about 20,000 people, from skilled trades and technicians to engineers, designers, and business professionals. Following the press conference, guests will have the opportunity to see that future up close with tours of LCC West Campus, technology demonstrations, and hands-on activities. We invite members of the press, educators, community leaders, manufacturers, and anyone who wants to learn more about the people and technology shaping Michigan’s manufacturing future to join us. When Thu Oct 1, 2026 9am – 10am Eastern Time - Detroit Where Lansing Community College West Campus, 5708 Cornerstone Dr, Lansing, MI 48917, USA.

Who has been a guest on Michigan Business Network

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• Dr Renee Branch Canady
• Randy Thelen
• Kevin M Guskiewicz
• Kevin Guskiewicz
• Krista Johnson

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100,241

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Apple Podcasts (US)

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Podcast Authority Score: 86 / 100

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Quality

85

Social presence

100

YouTube

82

Engagement

85

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