Michigan fireworks industry does a bang-up job supporting local employment. Today on Business Next.

Tune in today at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.

Ben Bakken, chief financial officer for American Eagle Superstore/Big Fireworks and former vice president of business banking for 5/3 Bank, talks about the fireworks industry and offers advice on how small business owners can boost their chances of successfully getting a business loan.

Also today, SBAM’s Director of Government Relations Dave Jessup talks about the ongoing effort to convince the State Senate to approve expansion of Medicaid. And, an interview with Java Hope Project founder Brenda Moore. Java Hope recently received a first place Social Entrepreneurship New Enterprise Idea award at the state’s first Social Entrepreneurship Showcase