Michigan Business Beat | Laketa Henderson, SBA Michigan, '26 Small Business Week & Growth Challenges

Chris Holman welcomes back Laketa L. Henderson, SBA Michigan District Director, Detroit, MI. National Small Business Week is coming up—what’s the significance of these awards, and what do they say about Michigan’s small business landscape? You’ll be recognizing Michigan winners in early May—what can attendees expect from that event at Macomb Community College? You’re also participating in the Made in America tour—what are you hoping to learn from visits to workforce programs and manufacturers across Michigan? Your team has been hosting roundtables with small business owners—what are you hearing about regulatory challenges, and how is the Office of Advocacy helping address those concerns? From your recent industry discussions, including with meat processors, what are the biggest barriers businesses are facing right now—especially around access to capital? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/