MLCC On The Road
The MLCC On The Road podcast is brought to you by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC). The MLCC On The Road podcast will provide helpful information for businesses, licensees, local governmental units, and anyone interested in the alcoholic beverage industry in Michigan.
The mission of the Michigan Liquor Control Commission is to make alcoholic beverages available for consumption while protecting the consumer and the general public through regulation of those involved in the sale and distribution of these alcohol beverage products.
For more information on the MLCC, please visit our website at www.michigan.gov/lcc. To submit a question or idea for a podcast topic, please email mlccinfo2@michigan.gov.
MLCC On The Road
Latest Episodes
Death & Taxes
As the old saying goes, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes. In this episode we unpack how estates, probate, and taxes intersect with liquor licensing and what steps keep a business compliant when an owner dies or ow...
What To Expect When You Are Expecting... A Liquor License!
Paperwork doesn’t sell your first drink, but it absolutely decides when you can. We take you behind the scenes of Michigan’s liquor licensing process with Sherry Ashton, a supervisor who’s guided thousands of files from first submission to fina...
Getting Ready For The 2026 License Renewal
In this episode, we break down how to renew your Michigan liquor license in the upcoming liquor license renewal period that starts on March 1, 2026. We discuss club certifications and brewer barrel counts, MILogin pitfalls, payment timing...
What Endures When Laws Change: Tracing Michigan’s Alcohol Policy From 1774 To Now
We trace Michigan’s liquor laws from 1774 merchant rules to modern regulation, showing how taverns, quotas, Sunday bans, and “forever” prohibition shaped today’s safeguards. The throughline is simple: protect public welfare while supporting res...
From Alpacas to Zebras: The Lewis Adventure Farm Story
Step into the enchanting world of agritourism at Lewis Adventure Farm and Zoo, where four generations of farming heritage have blossomed into one of Michigan's most beloved family destinations. Nestled just six miles from Lake Michigan between ...
