How 3 Michigan small businesses are innovating and making an impact

In this episode – with the help of Chris Rishko, Managing Director of Small Business and Talent at MEDC, we spotlight three Michigan small businesses recognized at the 2026 Michigan Celebrates Small Business. These Michigan small businesses are a reflection of the strength, innovation, and resilience in the state’s small business ecosystem: 

• Equitable Accounting Solutions, led by Mary Barton, offers personalized accounting and advisory services to empower entrepreneurs.
• Chris Casteel with Anew Life Prosthetics and Orthotics, is a dedicated practitioner, advocate, and leader in the limb loss community.
• iCOR Solutions, led by Zack Pittman, provides high impact business insurance consulting and strategic risk solutions. 

Michigan Celebrates Small Business (MCSB) continues to champion Michigan’s entrepreneurial spirit by honoring small business leaders and the partners who support them including: the Michigan Small Business Development Center, Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Small Business Association of Michigan, the Small Business Advocate and the Edward Lowe Foundation.