Consumer confidence rising in Michigan! Learn about a new MSU survey Friday on Business Next, 10 a.m., 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Friday, May 18, on the Business Next audio seminar,  MSU economic professor Charles Ballard talks about the latest results of the quarterly State-of-the-State Survey. Rising consumer confidence in Michigan! Also, a discussion about franchising, entrepreneurship and small business success with Bob Fish, founder of BIGGBY COFFEE. And, profile of  MI 50 Companies to Watch winner Katech Inc. , developer of high performance engines; and MI 50 Companies to Watch winner Total Security Solutions Inc., manufacturer of bullet-proof glass and barriers.

Listen Friday at 10 a.m., 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. on the Michigan Business Network. SBAM members can log in and listen to archived programs anytime on a PC or mobile device by going to the Business Next show page.