Every year since 1963, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. More than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and they create about two out of every three new jobs in the U.S. each year. As part of National Small Business Week, the U.S. Small Business Administration takes the opportunity to highlight the impact of outstanding entrepreneurs, small business owners, and others from all 50 states and U.S. territories. Every day, they’re working to grow small businesses, create 21st century jobs, drive innovation, and increase America’s global competitiveness. What are Michigan small businesses doing to attract and retain customers?

Michigan's automakers, led by General Motors and Ford, have made a big commitment to producing all electric and electric hybrid vehicles. They believe in this as the future to mobility. Bloomberg New Energy Finance anticipates that by 2020, there will be 39 models of plug-in electric hybrid vehicles and 44 models of full EVs available in the United States. Many of these new products are now in the design studios, advanced engineering and manufacturing centers in this state. Commissioner Norm Sarri of the Michigan Public Service Commission joins host Laurel Hess to talk about the future of electric vehicles. Interview recorded October 26th, 2017.