The real story behind the August unemployment numbers. Today on Business Next

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

Rob Fowler, president and CEO of the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks about the August unemployment report and how it misses the complete picture of Michigan’s recent economic upswing.

Also today, another Leadership Council Spotlight interview with Mike Sacha of BuyMichLocal.com. And, from the twice-yearly Capitol Farmers Market in downtown Lansing, an interview with Calvin Richardson, owner of Uncle Calvin’s Sweet Potato Pies; and Joe Dickman, owner of Southwestern Michigan Buttery (fruit butters.) Finally, J.D. Snyder, the project director for the Michigan State University Center for Community and Economic Development, talks about the upcoming Bi-National Blue Water Regional Collaboration Conference.