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!

UM Health-Sparrow is partnering with East Lansing Public Schools to open a special health center designed to address the needs of young people, ages 5-21, and meet them where students already spend most of their day -- school. The East Lansing Public Schools Health Center, staffed by UM Health-Sparrow clinicians, will provide a variety of health services year-round, including preventative care, health screenings, health education, behavioral health services and treatment of minor injuries. The new clinic follows the model of a similar site opened last year at Grand Ledge High School and fulfills a need in the community to provide care for an underserved population. It will accept insured and uninsured patients, regardless of ability to pay, and is open to students and non-students alike. UM Health-Sparrow and East Lansing schools leaders will ceremonially open the center during a brief event. Interviews available with UM Health-Sparrow and East Lansing schools leaders, along with b-roll of the health center and event.

The clinic is at East Lansing High School, 509 Burcham Drive, East Lansing. Entry to the clinic; Door 59, off of Old Hickory on the east side of the high school.

Shared in the video welcome, then remarks from the school district and UMH Sparrow.

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Recording Date: October 14, 2025

Location: Capital Region International Airport (LAN)

Todd McCracken - President and CEO at National Small Business Association

Todd McCracken currently serves as President of NSBA, directing all activities of the advocacy-oriented association since 1997, previously serving as vice president of government affairs since he joined our staff in 1988.

Todd represents NSBA before the U.S. Congress and myriad other settings. As director of its government affairs arm, he plays a key role in developing NSBA’s policies on issues and the strategies in implementing them. Since coming to the association, Todd has testified before Congress numerous times about issues ranging from fundamental health care reform, to restructuring the tax code.

Todd also is a frequent commentator in the media, having appeared on CNN, CNBC, Fox News Channel, MSNBC, and NBC Nightly News as well as in the Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The New York Times, and myriad other publications on behalf of NSBA and its members.

A native of New Mexico, Todd is a graduate of Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, with a B.A. in Economics.

For more info about Todd McCracken go to:

https://www.nsbaadvocate.org/team/todd-mccracken

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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 Rite Aid at corner of Michigan and Pennsylvania) as UM Health-Sparrow opens new pharmacy to address need in downtown Lansing.

This video shares a pair of interviews following the ribbon cutting and remarks shared by dignitaries.

Downtown Lansing has been a pharmacy desert since the closing of a Rite Aid. Now, UM Health-Sparrow is addressing that issue by announcing the opening of a pharmacy/Urgent Care/Occupational Health Services in the renovated and rejuvenated old Rite Aid. It’s part of our commitment to the community to provide access to care and protect everyone’s health. We’ll mark the occasion with a big celebration featuring UM Health-Sparrow leaders, Mayor Andy Schor and others.

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After more than a year without a neighborhood pharmacy, downtown Lansing has a new healthcare hub thanks to University of Michigan Health-Sparrow. The organization has transformed the former Rite Aid at Michigan and Pennsylvania avenues into a state-of-the-art facility offering pharmacy, urgent care, and occupational health services. The project involved a full interior demolition and rebuild, turning what was once a single-use pharmacy into a one-stop shop for diagnostics, prescriptions, and walk-in care.

UM Health-Sparrow Regional President Margaret Dimond said the location was too vital to leave vacant, as the previous Rite Aid had filled nearly 100,000 prescriptions annually. Positioned across from the hospital with its own parking lot and a CATA bus stop, the new clinic provides convenience and accessibility for patients. The pharmacy also includes a drive-thru and extended evening hours, which local pharmacists say are crucial for patients seeking medications after typical business hours.

Pharmacy Director Todd Belding explained that high demand for prescriptions in Sparrow’s professional building helped spark the idea for the new site. He emphasized that the space not only expands pharmacy access but also integrates essential services like X-rays and diagnostic testing—all under one roof. The clinic officially opened October 6, with a ribbon-cutting two days later that filled the parking lot before the doors even opened.

The pharmacy launch is part of UM Health-Sparrow’s larger plan to expand healthcare access across Lansing. The system is investing roughly $150 million in projects near its downtown campus, including a new $100 million psychiatric hospital on the former Lansing Eastern High School site and an outpatient surgery center across from the new pharmacy. Together, these initiatives underscore UM Health-Sparrow’s commitment to revitalizing the city’s medical landscape and meeting the community’s growing healthcare needs.

Originally uploaded October 23rd, reloaded October 28th.

Chris Holman welcomes back Nakia Mills, VP of Digital Marketing and Brand Strategy, Better Business Bureau®of Michigan Southfield, MI.

There were several things Chris wanted to find out from Nakia,

Welcome back Nakia, how has uniting most of Michigan's geography for the BBB gone so far?

The BBB® of Michigan Announces Finalists for 2025 Torch Awards for Ethics, tell us about the Torch Awards for Ethics?

Please share the significance of the 2025 Awards?

Give us some event highlights, that who, what, when, where?

Meanwhile remind the Michigan business community about the broader BBB Mission?

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BBB® of Michigan Announces Finalists for 2025 Torch Awards for Ethics

Talking Points

About the Torch Awards for Ethics

· The Torch Awards for Ethics honor Michigan businesses that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to integrity, transparency, and community service.

· The 2025 awards are particularly special as they mark the first unified celebration under the newly merged BBB of Michigan.

· Finalists are selected by an independent panel of judges based on ethical business practices, leadership, and contributions to the community.

· We are proud to have finalists representing the entire state, all the way from Escanaba and Traverse City, down to Grand Rapids and Detroit.

Significance of the 2025 Awards

· This year’s event highlights the strength and unity of Michigan’s ethical business community across the state, from Detroit to Grand Rapids and the Upper Peninsula.

· The BBB of Michigan is now a statewide resource for businesses and consumers, with a larger platform to promote trust in the marketplace.

· More than just awards, the Torch program celebrates businesses that lead by example.

Event Highlights

· The Torch Awards Luncheon takes place on Monday, November 10 at Schoolcraft College’s VistaTech Center in Livonia.

· Tickets are $25 and available to the public at BBB.org/miawards. The funds help support the BBB Educational Foundation programs, including scholarships and free community presentations to help students and older adults avoid scams.

· Keynote speaker Mark Lee, founder of The Lee Group and respected business voice in Michigan, will share insights on elevating your personal brand and operating with ethics in today’s business landscape.

· Emcee Rob Wolchek, FOX 2’s Emmy-winning investigative reporter, known for exposing scams, will now help celebrate businesses doing things the right way.

Broader BBB Mission

· Events like the Torch Awards reflect BBB’s broader mission of recognizing companies that go above and beyond—not just in what they do, but how they do it.

· By promoting ethical practices, providing education, and creating opportunities for businesses to succeed, BBB of Michigan is working to build a fair, transparent, and thriving marketplaces for all.

· BBB of Michigan is a resource, a guide, and a trusted partner for businesses and consumers alike.

· BBB continues to evolve along with the ever-changing marketplace. As A.I. becomes increasingly prevalent, we are working to be sure both businesses and consumers not only understand how to efficiently use A.I., but also how to watch for misinformation.

Originally uploaded August 29th.

Chris Holman welcomes Michelle Carley, CEO & Founder Big E-Z Bookkeeping, Livonia, MI.

"Can you share the journey from your initial work in a factory to developing your own bookkeeping system? What pivotal moments led you to create a DIY accounting solution?"

"Throughout your decades of experience, what are some of the most common financial management challenges that you've seen small businesses face, and how does your software address these specifically?"

"With many small business owners lacking formal accounting training, how does your software simplify the bookkeeping process to make financial management more accessible?"

"Tell me about your monthly Zoom guidance sessions. How do these interactions enhance the user experience and success with the software?"

"Could you discuss some of the common mistakes you’ve seen in bookkeeping and how your system helps prevent these errors?"

"In an era where collaboration and cost-efficiency are more important than ever for small businesses, how does your Google Sheets-based system facilitate these needs?"

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Michelle adds; Visit our website at bigez.com

She's a guest the MBN team met at the SBAM Summit and Kalamazoo event.

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Join our Free Ask the Expert - DIY Accounting Software webinar - the third Wednesday of each month at 2:30 p.m. EST. Streamline Your Bookkeeping–it’s E-Z! Join us on a journey that helps you mas bigez.com

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Let’s get your business finances on track together!

Chris Holman welcomes Amanda Rich, Marketing & Fan Engagement Manager, Lansing Lugnuts, Lansing, MI.

The headlines yesterday were sharing that the Lansing Lugnuts' Conservation Carnival won MiLB Golden Bobblehead, How did the Lugnuts structure collaborations with conservation and agriculture partners to deliver both community impact and measurable brand value?

What business outcomes—such as audience engagement, partner visibility, or ticket sales—came from aligning sustainability with fan experience?

What were the key logistical or marketing lessons in turning Jackson® Field™ into an interactive, education-driven venue?

How does this award-winning model influence future sponsorships or corporate partnerships focused on sustainability and social responsibility?

How was 2025 for the Lugnuts and what can we look forward to in 2026?

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Lugnuts’ Conservation Carnival wins MiLB Golden Bobblehead

LANSING, Mich. – Minor League Baseball (MiLB) awarded the Lansing Lugnuts with the Golden Bobblehead for Most Unique Local Partnership Activation, honoring the Lugnuts’ Conservation Carnival, MiLB announced at its annual Fall Meetings.

This is the Nuts’ second Golden Bobblehead earned, with the first earned in 2018 for the Lugnuts’ Backyard Baseball Night/Pablo Sanchez Bobblehead giveaway.

“We’re so proud to be taking home a Golden Bobblehead for the Conservation Carnival,” said Lugnuts Marketing and Fan Engagement Manager Amanda Rich. “This project represented the best of what we strive to do — connect our fans, community, and partners in fun, innovative ways that make a difference. We’re so thankful for everyone who helped make it possible.”

In the week leading up to the Conservation Carnival, the Veteran Regenerative Agriculture Demonstration Program planted a permanent native pollinator garden at Jackson® Field™, first revealed as part of Military Appreciation Night on Saturday, May 31.

Then on June 1, a Sunday Kids Day, the Lugnuts partnered with the Eaton Conservation District, Michigan Association of Conservation Districts, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, and ten local sponsors, to celebrate native plants, pollinators and conservation education.

In the process, Jackson® Field™ transformed into an interactive classroom for fans to engage with real-world sustainability experiences, with 25 interactive carnival booths, mascot appearances from Smokey Bear and Wade Water Drop, 66 dedicated volunteers and participants, and 1,000 native wildflowers given out to fans to plant at home. All told, it was a community success unmatched across Minor League Baseball.

For further information about the Lansing Lugnuts, call (517) 485-4500, visit milb.com/lansing and follow @lansinglugnuts across social media channels.

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Lansing Lugnuts Baseball

Jackson® Field™ - 505 E. Michigan Ave. Lansing, MI 48912

Phone: 517.485.4500 | Fax: 517.485.4518

Chris Holman welcomes back Mark McDaniel, President & CEO, Cinnaire, headquartered in Lansing, MI, serving 9 states.

Welcome back Mark, remind the Michigan business community about Cinnaire?

Please review the $38M to Preserve Affordable Housing in Kentwood.

Please recap that Grand Opening from the McDaniel Apartments at Andy's Place?

Wellspring Apartments broke ground in Southfield, tell us about that?

I'm sure Chris and Mark have other subjects to cover too (or generally review market conditions in late 2025).

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Chris Holman welcomes back Sean Cervantes – Business Development & Growth Officer at LAFCU, Lansing, MI.

Welcome Sean, remind everyone about LAFCU?

Sean, you've been in your role since the Spring, how are things going?

Recent news for LAFCU: being Nationally Recognized as a 2025 Best Place to Work for Women, tell us about that?

LAFCU's CFO Leslie Rorie was Honored with a 2025 Real McCoy Award in Mathematics talk about that?

Big community event last month for LAFCU, Heritage Day 2025 how did that go?

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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 Rite Aid at corner of Michigan and Pennsylvania) as UM Health-Sparrow opens new pharmacy to address need in downtown Lansing.

This video shares highlights of the remarks shared by dignitaries that day before the ribbon cutting ceremony.

Downtown Lansing has been a pharmacy desert since the closing of a Rite Aid. Now, UM Health-Sparrow is addressing that issue by announcing the opening of a pharmacy/Urgent Care/Occupational Health Services in the renovated and rejuvenated old Rite Aid. It’s part of our commitment to the community to provide access to care and protect everyone’s health. We’ll mark the occasion with a big celebration featuring UM Health-Sparrow leaders, Mayor Andy Schor and others.

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After more than a year without a neighborhood pharmacy, downtown Lansing has a new healthcare hub thanks to University of Michigan Health-Sparrow. The organization has transformed the former Rite Aid at Michigan and Pennsylvania avenues into a state-of-the-art facility offering pharmacy, urgent care, and occupational health services. The project involved a full interior demolition and rebuild, turning what was once a single-use pharmacy into a one-stop shop for diagnostics, prescriptions, and walk-in care.

UM Health-Sparrow Regional President Margaret Dimond said the location was too vital to leave vacant, as the previous Rite Aid had filled nearly 100,000 prescriptions annually. Positioned across from the hospital with its own parking lot and a CATA bus stop, the new clinic provides convenience and accessibility for patients. The pharmacy also includes a drive-thru and extended evening hours, which local pharmacists say are crucial for patients seeking medications after typical business hours.

Pharmacy Director Todd Belding explained that high demand for prescriptions in Sparrow’s professional building helped spark the idea for the new site. He emphasized that the space not only expands pharmacy access but also integrates essential services like X-rays and diagnostic testing—all under one roof. The clinic officially opened October 6, with a ribbon-cutting two days later that filled the parking lot before the doors even opened.

The pharmacy launch is part of UM Health-Sparrow’s larger plan to expand healthcare access across Lansing. The system is investing roughly $150 million in projects near its downtown campus, including a new $100 million psychiatric hospital on the former Lansing Eastern High School site and an outpatient surgery center across from the new pharmacy. Together, these initiatives underscore UM Health-Sparrow’s commitment to revitalizing the city’s medical landscape and meeting the community’s growing healthcare needs.

Wednesday, October 22, Jeffrey Mosher was on the road to Lansing, MI, for Michigan Manufacturers Association Announcing Winners and Finalists of 2025 Manufacturing Excellence Awards.

In this brief excerpt from the event, Steven London, President and COO, Bekum America, is introduced by MMA's John J. Walsh, and then offers some remarks as Bekum is the Manufacturing Talent Champion for 2025.

Opportunity to Speak Directly with Groundbreaking Manufacturing Executive

LANSING (October 2025) — The Michigan Manufacturers Association (MMA) each year shines a light on the individuals, organizations and products that drive Michigan’s economy and improve our daily lives. MMA’s Manufacturing Excellence Awards is a one-of-a-kind program that recognizes what makes Michigan manufacturing the best in the world.

MMA is hosting a press conference at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025 at MMA’s Headquarters in Lansing to announce individual winners and company and product finalists for the 2025 Manufacturing Excellence Awards.

During the press conference, members of the media will get a chance to speak directly with nearly a dozen manufacturing executives who are recipients of the 2025 Manufacturing Excellence Awards.

To view a full list of finalists and winners, please visit mimfg.org/excellence.

WHAT: A press conference hosted by the Michigan Manufacturers Association that will celebrate and announce winners and finalists for the 2025 Manufacturing Excellence Awards program

WHO:

Zack Bishop, President, 4 Flutes Machining

George Cook, Vice President, TARUS

Brian Cooper, President, Wire Wizard Welding Products

Bill Dobbins, President, Caster Concepts

Ryan Gingery, President, Armor Protective Packaging

Nate Holstege, Owner, Preferred Machine, LLC

Chelsea Jensen, Business Operations Manager, Llink Tech

Inez Kaleto, CEO, Robinson Industries

Bill Kerfin, President, Amsted Automotive

Tyler Kring, Community Relations Manager, Michigan Sugar Company

Steven London, President and COO, Bekum America

Jim Miller, Director of Government and Legislative Affairs, Nexteer Automotive

Olivia Ostrander, Parts Sales Specialist, Powell

Paul Patrash, CEO, Elite Mold & Engineering, Inc

Alyssa Tracey, Director of International Trade, Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)

John Walsh, President & CEO, Michigan Manufacturers Association

WHEN: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025

WHERE:

MMA Headquarters

620 S. Capitol Ave

Lansing, MI 48933

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