EPISODE · May 21, 2026 · 7 MIN
Michigan Business Beat | Ryan Hundt, Michigan Works Association, Impact Awards
from Michigan Business Network · host Michigan Business Network
Chris Holman welcomes Ryan Hundt, CEO, Michigan Works Association, Lansing, MI. Ryan Hundt, CEO of the Michigan Works Association, joined Michigan Business Beat to discuss the organization's annual Impact Awards, held at Heritage Hall in Lansing, which celebrate standout success stories from across the Michigan Works network in all 83 counties. The event honored 16 winners — including businesses, job seekers, and community partners — and featured support from notable figures such as Senator Gary Peters, named the 2023 Legislator of the Year. Highlighted stories included Michigan Works West Central funding road patrol and paramedic training to bolster local public safety staffing, and West Michigan Works helping an individual named Shalondria Jackson overcome transportation and certification barriers to advance her healthcare career. Capital Area Michigan Works was also recognized for helping a refugee from Afghanistan — who had suffered significant personal tragedy — connect with the resources and employment support needed to rebuild his professional life in the U.S. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/
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Chris Holman welcomes Ryan Hundt, CEO, Michigan Works Association, Lansing, MI. Ryan Hundt, CEO of the Michigan Works Association, joined Michigan Business Beat to discuss the organization's annual Impact Awards, held at Heritage Hall in Lansing, which celebrate standout success stories from across the Michigan Works network in all 83 counties. The event honored 16 winners — including businesses, job seekers, and community partners — and featured support from notable figures such as Senator Gary Peters, named the 2023 Legislator of the Year. Highlighted stories included Michigan Works West Central funding road patrol and paramedic training to bolster local public safety staffing, and West Michigan Works helping an individual named Shalondria Jackson overcome transportation and certification barriers to advance her healthcare career. Capital Area Michigan Works was also recognized for helping a refugee from Afghanistan — who had suffered significant personal tragedy — connect with the resources and employment support needed to rebuild his professional life in the U.S. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/
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