Michigan Business Innovation Association

From all of us at MBIA, we wish you a healthy, happy, and successful New Year! 🥂

Mark your calendars! 🗓️ Hosted by Emerge Innovation Hub, The 2026 Small Business Expo is coming to Benton Harbor.

Shop local, network with the best in the business, and enjoy a live fashion & hair show! It’s a full day of innovation, support, and connection.

📍 1100 Yore Ave, Benton Harbor 🗓️ Feb 28, 2026 | 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Don't miss out on Michigan’s premier small business event of the year.

Get your tickets: 🔗https://emergeinnovationhub.org/events/2026-small-business-expo

2026 Small Business Expo — Emerge Innovation Hub Mark your calendars! Are you a business owner, artist, or creator ready to get your brand seen? The Small Business Expo is back — and this is your moment to showcase what you do best. From products to artistry, we’re bringing together the best brands and talent in the Midwest for one major e

Are your team's wellness initiatives falling flat? 📉

Join the Positive Links Speaker Series to learn why traditional "add-on" wellness programs aren't working and discover a science-backed blueprint for creating a genuinely thriving team culture.

On Wednesday, January 28, 2026, hear from Dr. Katina Sawyer, co-author of Leading for Wellness: How to Create a Team Culture Where Everyone Thrives. She will show you how to become a "Generator"—a leader who cultivates connection and turns employee experience into the true driver of well-being.

📢 MBIA encourages all members and business leaders to attend this insightful, free session!

It's time to shift from checking a box to building a culture where everyone thrives!

Event Details: 🗓️ Date: Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026 ⏰ Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (EST) 💲 Cost: Free

Register and learn more here: https://annarborusa.org/event/positive-links-speaker-series-leading-for-wellness-how-to-create-a-team-culture-where-everyone-thrives/

The Hidden Force Behind Global Entrepreneurship: Meet InBIA 🧠

When a startup succeeds, we celebrate the founder. But behind many of those success stories are the professionals running business incubators, accelerators, and innovation centers. The International Business Innovation Association (InBIA) is the organization empowering these ecosystem builders.

Founded in 1985 with just 12 members, InBIA has grown into a global community of over 1,200 members across 30+ countries. They don't work directly with startups—they equip the people who do.

InBIA delivers impact through professional training like their flagship Entrepreneurship Center Management (ECM) certificate program, extensive research and best practices, and conferences that connect members worldwide to collaborate on solutions.

The entrepreneurs solving today's biggest challenges need more than good ideas—they need structured support, strategic guidance, and connections. InBIA ensures the professionals providing that support have the tools to excel.

By professionalizing entrepreneur support and fostering global collaboration, InBIA is building a future where entrepreneurial opportunity is both widespread and equitable.

The Michigan Business Incubation Association (MBIA) is encouraging its members to explore InBIA membership. Joining connects you to global best practices, professional development opportunities, and a community of ecosystem builders committed to entrepreneurial success.

Learn more at www.inbia.org

International Business Innovation Association | InBIA InBIA is a global non-profit with over 1,200 members that lead entrepreneurship support organizations in 30 countries. InBIA provides industry best practices through education while enabling collaboration, mentorship, peer-based learning, and the sharing of innovative ideas for entrepreneurs across....

Happy Thanksgiving from MBIA!

As we gather with family and friends today, the entire team at MBIA wants to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude.

We are deeply thankful for our dedicated staff, our valued partners, and the incredible community we are privileged to serve. Your support and commitment are the foundation of everything we do.

May your day be filled with warmth, delicious food, and joyful moments.

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃