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SUMMARY:Reach Customers Online with Google
DESCRIPTION:Have you found yourself wondering how customers find your business online? If so\, register today for an engaging and informative session!\n\n\nPlease note: this is a virtual event. \n \nLearn how customers find your business online and how to promote your business using Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Smart Campaigns in Google Ads.\n \n\nIn this workshop you will learn how to:\n \n•	Improve your website’s visibility in Google’s organic search results\, on all devices\n \n•	Maximize SEO strategies\n \n•	Attract new prospects with low-cost advertising\n \n \nLed by Pamela Starr\, one of Google’s professional national trainers\, this is a can’t miss workshop for every small business owner.\n \n \nSpots for this session are limited\, so register today! \n\nDue to registration requirements you may only register for one ticket per order.\nAny additional attendees will have to register separately. \nAll registration questions are a requirement of the Small Business Administration and are used for funding reporting.
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/reach-customers-online-with-good-this-summer/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220615T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220615T123000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220615T200550Z
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SUMMARY:Taking a Proactive Approach to Legal Systems for Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Register today to learn from local attorney Rose A. Coonen about how to take a proactive approach in avoiding various legal issues.\n\n\nPlease note: this is a virtual event and a link will be sent to you by 11:00 AM on the day of the event. \nThis session is geared to small and medium business entrepreneurs. Local attorney\, Rose Coonen will discuss the many legal pitfalls that could spell disaster for a business. Many times a business is reacting to various legal issues that could arise which costs them time and money. In this webinar\, business owners will learn how to take a proactive approach to prevent these issues from arising in the first place so they can keep the focus on the business and growth.  \nAt this webinar\, you will discover the importance of: \n•	Making sure your entity is properly incorporated and maintained \n•	Having written agreements in place  \n•	Having a legally compliant team structure \n•	Protecting your intellectual property \n•	Protecting your business for incapacity or death of the owner \n Rose will gently shine a light on the areas of our businesses that need loving attention so that you have what you need to do what you came to do.  \n \nSpots for this session are limited\, so register today! \n\nDue to registration requirements you may only register for one ticket per order.\nAny additional attendees will have to register separately. \nAll registration questions are a requirement of the Small Business Administration and are used for funding reporting.
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/taking-a-proactive-approach-to-legal-systems-for-your-business/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220609T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220609T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T110818
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T173805Z
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SUMMARY:SCORE Webinar: Your Marketing Roadmap- Get in the Marketing Mindset
DESCRIPTION:Join SCORE and small business expert and entrepreneur Ramon Ray for a fresh and new 4 part series. We’ll take you through the ultimate marketing essentials you will need for your business to be a success. \nWorkshop 1: Your Marketing Mindset. \nWhat mindset do you need to be an effective marketer? Ramon will guide you through the key principles you must focus on before leveraging marketing tactics. \nIn this webinar you will learn: \n\nWho is your perfect customer?\nDo you know them better than they know themselves?\nBillion-dollar brands are not your competitors.\nThe power of winning in small markets.\nFollow-up\, frequency and engagement are your tickets to successful marketing.
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/score-webinar-your-marketing-roadmap-get-in-the-marketing-mindset/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220608T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220608T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T110818
CREATED:20220518T200723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T200704Z
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SUMMARY:How to Build a Strong Business Foundation
DESCRIPTION:Register today to learn from local attorney Rose A. Coonen about what it takes to start\, or grow\, your business on a solid foundation.\n\n\nPlease note: this is a virtual event and a link will be sent to you by 11:00 AM on the day of the event. \nIn this webinar\, geared toward entrepreneurs and small business owners\, local attorney\, Rose A. Coonen will share what it takes to start – or grow – your business on a foundation that supports and encourages you to step out into the world with confidence in your highest purpose.  \nAt this webinar\, you will discover how: \n•The four cornerstones of proper business building – legal\, insurance\, financial and tax – the LIFT Foundation. \n•To avoid the most common mistakes entrepreneurs make when starting a business \n•To take control over these aspects of your business so that you can show up powerfully and offer your gift to the world with clarity and confidence.  \n•Taking good care of your business is one of the best self-care practices there is and supports you in your work as well as in your family life.  \n•Taking control over your business’ foundation can guide you into inspired action and propel you to the impact and success you want. \nWhether you’re a new entrepreneur\, or have been in business a while\, this session will guide you to look at the areas of business that are often overlooked or ignored. Rose will gently shine a light on the areas of our businesses that need loving attention so that you have what you need to do what you came to do.  \nSpots for this session are limited\, so register today! \n\nDue to registration requirements you may only register for one ticket per order.\nAny additional attendees will have to register separately. \nAll registration questions are a requirement of the Small Business Administration and are used for funding reporting.
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/how-to-build-a-strong-business-foundation-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220601T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220601T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T110818
CREATED:20220518T200721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T200838Z
UID:15653-1654083000-1654086600@archive.growbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Incorporating 101 with Attorney Rose Coonen
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever found yourself asking: “How Should I Incorporate My Business?” If so\, register today for an engaging and informative session!\n\n\nPlease note: this is a virtual event and a Zoom link will be sent to you by 11:00am on the day of the event. \nFinally\, a Straight Answer to your question: “How Should I Incorporate My Business?”  \nIf you have not yet incorporated your business\, or you think you might want to shift how your business is incorporated\, you want to know the best way to approach this milestone so you can maximize your tax savings\, protect your business\, and keep on the right side of the IRS. \nIn the Incorporation 101 session\, you will receive straightforward clarity about: \n• The most common structure that works for most micro-business owners \n• The tax structure that can save you 15% or more on your taxes \n• How to simultaneously minimize your tax bill and keep the IRS happy \n• The number one factor to consider before selecting a tax structure for your business \n• How to determine whether incorporating out-of-state will work for you or against you \n• Whether incorporating is right for you at all\, based on your current situation \nSpots for this session are limited\, so register today! \n\nDue to registration requirements you may only register for one ticket per order.\nAny additional attendees will have to register separately. \nAll registration questions are a requirement of the Small Business Administration and are used for funding reporting.
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/incorporating-101-with-attorney-rose-coonen-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220525T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220525T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T110818
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T192156Z
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SUMMARY:Sell Your Products Online with Google's eCommerce Tools
DESCRIPTION:Description: \nLearn how to sell your products online. We’ll walk through listing your products for free with Google Business Profile and Merchant Center. And we’ll show you one way to sell on your website\, using an E-Commerce store built with Shopify. Plus\, learn about more helpful tools to stand out online\, such as Local Opportunity Finder and Grow My Store. \nIn this workshop\, we’ll: \n\nDiscuss the Products tab in a Google Business Profile\nIntroduce Google Merchant Center and the basics of creating a free account and a product feed\nShow you how to set up an E-Commerce website using Shopify\n\nLed by Pamela Starr\, one of Google’s professional national trainers\, this is a can’t miss workshop for every small business owner who uses\, or wants to use\, e-commerce tools. \n \nPamela Starr is a leading authority on building customer loyalty and a professional speaker for Grow with Google.  A sought-after keynote speaker\, Pamela helps people achieve more measurable and profitable results from their digital and offline communication programs.  For all her presentation attendees\, she delivers real-world tools and strategies that drive stellar results.
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/sell-your-products-online-with-googles-ecommerce-tools/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220524T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220524T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T110818
CREATED:20220309T200548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T150222Z
UID:15016-1653390000-1653393600@archive.growbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Business Bootcamp Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Registration for the full series is now closed\, if you are interested in attending one or more of the remaining sessions\, please email Rosie at rgeib@growbusiness.org\n\nThis 8-week series will cover a range of topics from planning for a healthy business\, financial management\, to succession planning.\n\n\nPlease note: this is a virtual event and a Zoom link will be sent to you by 10:00 AM on the day of the event. \nJoin us for this 8-part series in partnership with Comerica Bank. Register for the whole series or choose the specific workshops that would be most valuable to you. You will be able to mix-and-match the workshops by making selections in the add-ons. Each workshop will be held from 11:00am-12:00pm (EST). \nMichael Demartelaere\, Assistant Vice President\, External Affairs MKT MGR\, Corporate Compliance\, Community Reinvestment at Comerica Bank along with GROW will facilitate the discussion addressing the following topics each week. \nApril 5th: Planning for a Healthy Business \nApril 12th: Banking Services \nApril 19th: The Importance of Record Keeping \nApril 26th: Financial Management & Understanding 3 Key Business Financial Statements \nMay 3rd: Managing Cash Flow \nMay 10th: Strong Business Credit & The Basics of Credit Reporting \nMay 17th: Risk Management and What it Means for Your Business \nMay 24th: Selling Your Business & Succession Planning \nRegistration for the entire series has now closed\, if you are interested in attending one or more sessions\, please email Rosie at rgeib@growbusiness.org \n Thank you!  \n\nDue to registration requirements you may only register for one ticket per order\nAny additional attendees will have to register separately\nAll registration questions are a requirement of the Small Business Administration and are used for funding reporting
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/business-bootcamp-workshop-series-2022-05-24/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220517T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220517T120000
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CREATED:20220309T200548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T150222Z
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SUMMARY:Business Bootcamp Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Registration for the full series is now closed\, if you are interested in attending one or more of the remaining sessions\, please email Rosie at rgeib@growbusiness.org\n\nThis 8-week series will cover a range of topics from planning for a healthy business\, financial management\, to succession planning.\n\n\nPlease note: this is a virtual event and a Zoom link will be sent to you by 10:00 AM on the day of the event. \nJoin us for this 8-part series in partnership with Comerica Bank. Register for the whole series or choose the specific workshops that would be most valuable to you. You will be able to mix-and-match the workshops by making selections in the add-ons. Each workshop will be held from 11:00am-12:00pm (EST). \nMichael Demartelaere\, Assistant Vice President\, External Affairs MKT MGR\, Corporate Compliance\, Community Reinvestment at Comerica Bank along with GROW will facilitate the discussion addressing the following topics each week. \nApril 5th: Planning for a Healthy Business \nApril 12th: Banking Services \nApril 19th: The Importance of Record Keeping \nApril 26th: Financial Management & Understanding 3 Key Business Financial Statements \nMay 3rd: Managing Cash Flow \nMay 10th: Strong Business Credit & The Basics of Credit Reporting \nMay 17th: Risk Management and What it Means for Your Business \nMay 24th: Selling Your Business & Succession Planning \nRegistration for the entire series has now closed\, if you are interested in attending one or more sessions\, please email Rosie at rgeib@growbusiness.org \n Thank you!  \n\nDue to registration requirements you may only register for one ticket per order\nAny additional attendees will have to register separately\nAll registration questions are a requirement of the Small Business Administration and are used for funding reporting
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/business-bootcamp-workshop-series-2022-05-17/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220510T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220510T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T110818
CREATED:20220309T200548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T150221Z
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SUMMARY:Business Bootcamp Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Registration for the full series is now closed\, if you are interested in attending one or more of the remaining sessions\, please email Rosie at rgeib@growbusiness.org\n\nThis 8-week series will cover a range of topics from planning for a healthy business\, financial management\, to succession planning.\n\n\nPlease note: this is a virtual event and a Zoom link will be sent to you by 10:00 AM on the day of the event. \nJoin us for this 8-part series in partnership with Comerica Bank. Register for the whole series or choose the specific workshops that would be most valuable to you. You will be able to mix-and-match the workshops by making selections in the add-ons. Each workshop will be held from 11:00am-12:00pm (EST). \nMichael Demartelaere\, Assistant Vice President\, External Affairs MKT MGR\, Corporate Compliance\, Community Reinvestment at Comerica Bank along with GROW will facilitate the discussion addressing the following topics each week. \nApril 5th: Planning for a Healthy Business \nApril 12th: Banking Services \nApril 19th: The Importance of Record Keeping \nApril 26th: Financial Management & Understanding 3 Key Business Financial Statements \nMay 3rd: Managing Cash Flow \nMay 10th: Strong Business Credit & The Basics of Credit Reporting \nMay 17th: Risk Management and What it Means for Your Business \nMay 24th: Selling Your Business & Succession Planning \nRegistration for the entire series has now closed\, if you are interested in attending one or more sessions\, please email Rosie at rgeib@growbusiness.org \n Thank you!  \n\nDue to registration requirements you may only register for one ticket per order\nAny additional attendees will have to register separately\nAll registration questions are a requirement of the Small Business Administration and are used for funding reporting
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/business-bootcamp-workshop-series-2022-05-10/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220503T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220503T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T110819
CREATED:20220309T200548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T150221Z
UID:15013-1651575600-1651579200@archive.growbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Business Bootcamp Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Registration for the full series is now closed\, if you are interested in attending one or more of the remaining sessions\, please email Rosie at rgeib@growbusiness.org\n\nThis 8-week series will cover a range of topics from planning for a healthy business\, financial management\, to succession planning.\n\n\nPlease note: this is a virtual event and a Zoom link will be sent to you by 10:00 AM on the day of the event. \nJoin us for this 8-part series in partnership with Comerica Bank. Register for the whole series or choose the specific workshops that would be most valuable to you. You will be able to mix-and-match the workshops by making selections in the add-ons. Each workshop will be held from 11:00am-12:00pm (EST). \nMichael Demartelaere\, Assistant Vice President\, External Affairs MKT MGR\, Corporate Compliance\, Community Reinvestment at Comerica Bank along with GROW will facilitate the discussion addressing the following topics each week. \nApril 5th: Planning for a Healthy Business \nApril 12th: Banking Services \nApril 19th: The Importance of Record Keeping \nApril 26th: Financial Management & Understanding 3 Key Business Financial Statements \nMay 3rd: Managing Cash Flow \nMay 10th: Strong Business Credit & The Basics of Credit Reporting \nMay 17th: Risk Management and What it Means for Your Business \nMay 24th: Selling Your Business & Succession Planning \nRegistration for the entire series has now closed\, if you are interested in attending one or more sessions\, please email Rosie at rgeib@growbusiness.org \n Thank you!  \n\nDue to registration requirements you may only register for one ticket per order\nAny additional attendees will have to register separately\nAll registration questions are a requirement of the Small Business Administration and are used for funding reporting
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/business-bootcamp-workshop-series-2022-05-03/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220427T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220427T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T110819
CREATED:20220422T152818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220422T152818Z
UID:15330-1651060800-1651064400@archive.growbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Grow Your Business with YouTube
DESCRIPTION:Description: \nJoin us and learn how to tap into the power of YouTube. Get best practices for creating a YouTube Channel and compelling video content that promotes your products and services and drives engagement with your brand. \nIn this session\, we will explore: \n\nUnderstanding different video formats\nHow to set up a YouTube channel\nHow to make creative videos that help you achieve your business goals\n\nLed by Pamela Starr\, a professional trainer for Grow with Google\, this is a presentation all small business owners should attend. \n \nPamela Starr is a leading authority on building customer loyalty and a professional speaker for Grow with Google.  A sought-after keynote speaker\, Pamela helps people achieve more measurable and profitable results from their digital and offline communication programs.  For all her presentation attendees\, she delivers real-world tools and strategies that drive stellar results. \nPamela is known to many in the business community for her prior role as corporate Director of Product Training for North America at Constant Contact.  In that position\, she directed the training activities that showed thousands of small businesses and non-profit organizations how to improve their digital media marketing efforts. \n Pamela has dedicated her entire career to helping businesses and top performers grow.  She has trained\, coached and delivered keynote presentations to more than 500\,000 professionals at more than 2\,500 events.  In addition\, she has logged more than 30 hours of live national television appearances.  \nPamela has a bachelor’s degree in Advertising from the Florida State University and completed graduate-level studies in Communication at the University of Central Florida. \n You can connect with Pamela on her website:  www.PamelaStarrOnline.com or through Twitter:  @PamelaStarrFL.
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/grow-your-business-with-youtube/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220426T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220426T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T110819
CREATED:20220309T200548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T150221Z
UID:15012-1650970800-1650974400@archive.growbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Business Bootcamp Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Registration for the full series is now closed\, if you are interested in attending one or more of the remaining sessions\, please email Rosie at rgeib@growbusiness.org\n\nThis 8-week series will cover a range of topics from planning for a healthy business\, financial management\, to succession planning.\n\n\nPlease note: this is a virtual event and a Zoom link will be sent to you by 10:00 AM on the day of the event. \nJoin us for this 8-part series in partnership with Comerica Bank. Register for the whole series or choose the specific workshops that would be most valuable to you. You will be able to mix-and-match the workshops by making selections in the add-ons. Each workshop will be held from 11:00am-12:00pm (EST). \nMichael Demartelaere\, Assistant Vice President\, External Affairs MKT MGR\, Corporate Compliance\, Community Reinvestment at Comerica Bank along with GROW will facilitate the discussion addressing the following topics each week. \nApril 5th: Planning for a Healthy Business \nApril 12th: Banking Services \nApril 19th: The Importance of Record Keeping \nApril 26th: Financial Management & Understanding 3 Key Business Financial Statements \nMay 3rd: Managing Cash Flow \nMay 10th: Strong Business Credit & The Basics of Credit Reporting \nMay 17th: Risk Management and What it Means for Your Business \nMay 24th: Selling Your Business & Succession Planning \nRegistration for the entire series has now closed\, if you are interested in attending one or more sessions\, please email Rosie at rgeib@growbusiness.org \n Thank you!  \n\nDue to registration requirements you may only register for one ticket per order\nAny additional attendees will have to register separately\nAll registration questions are a requirement of the Small Business Administration and are used for funding reporting
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/business-bootcamp-workshop-series-2022-04-26/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220419T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220419T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T110819
CREATED:20220309T200548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T150221Z
UID:15011-1650366000-1650369600@archive.growbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Business Bootcamp Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Registration for the full series is now closed\, if you are interested in attending one or more of the remaining sessions\, please email Rosie at rgeib@growbusiness.org\n\nThis 8-week series will cover a range of topics from planning for a healthy business\, financial management\, to succession planning.\n\n\nPlease note: this is a virtual event and a Zoom link will be sent to you by 10:00 AM on the day of the event. \nJoin us for this 8-part series in partnership with Comerica Bank. Register for the whole series or choose the specific workshops that would be most valuable to you. You will be able to mix-and-match the workshops by making selections in the add-ons. Each workshop will be held from 11:00am-12:00pm (EST). \nMichael Demartelaere\, Assistant Vice President\, External Affairs MKT MGR\, Corporate Compliance\, Community Reinvestment at Comerica Bank along with GROW will facilitate the discussion addressing the following topics each week. \nApril 5th: Planning for a Healthy Business \nApril 12th: Banking Services \nApril 19th: The Importance of Record Keeping \nApril 26th: Financial Management & Understanding 3 Key Business Financial Statements \nMay 3rd: Managing Cash Flow \nMay 10th: Strong Business Credit & The Basics of Credit Reporting \nMay 17th: Risk Management and What it Means for Your Business \nMay 24th: Selling Your Business & Succession Planning \nRegistration for the entire series has now closed\, if you are interested in attending one or more sessions\, please email Rosie at rgeib@growbusiness.org \n Thank you!  \n\nDue to registration requirements you may only register for one ticket per order\nAny additional attendees will have to register separately\nAll registration questions are a requirement of the Small Business Administration and are used for funding reporting
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/business-bootcamp-workshop-series-2022-04-19/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220412T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220412T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T110819
CREATED:20220309T200548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T150221Z
UID:15010-1649761200-1649764800@archive.growbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Business Bootcamp Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Registration for the full series is now closed\, if you are interested in attending one or more of the remaining sessions\, please email Rosie at rgeib@growbusiness.org\n\nThis 8-week series will cover a range of topics from planning for a healthy business\, financial management\, to succession planning.\n\n\nPlease note: this is a virtual event and a Zoom link will be sent to you by 10:00 AM on the day of the event. \nJoin us for this 8-part series in partnership with Comerica Bank. Register for the whole series or choose the specific workshops that would be most valuable to you. You will be able to mix-and-match the workshops by making selections in the add-ons. Each workshop will be held from 11:00am-12:00pm (EST). \nMichael Demartelaere\, Assistant Vice President\, External Affairs MKT MGR\, Corporate Compliance\, Community Reinvestment at Comerica Bank along with GROW will facilitate the discussion addressing the following topics each week. \nApril 5th: Planning for a Healthy Business \nApril 12th: Banking Services \nApril 19th: The Importance of Record Keeping \nApril 26th: Financial Management & Understanding 3 Key Business Financial Statements \nMay 3rd: Managing Cash Flow \nMay 10th: Strong Business Credit & The Basics of Credit Reporting \nMay 17th: Risk Management and What it Means for Your Business \nMay 24th: Selling Your Business & Succession Planning \nRegistration for the entire series has now closed\, if you are interested in attending one or more sessions\, please email Rosie at rgeib@growbusiness.org \n Thank you!  \n\nDue to registration requirements you may only register for one ticket per order\nAny additional attendees will have to register separately\nAll registration questions are a requirement of the Small Business Administration and are used for funding reporting
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/business-bootcamp-workshop-series-2022-04-12/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220408T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220408T103000
DTSTAMP:20260417T110819
CREATED:20220330T185636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220330T191219Z
UID:15044-1649410200-1649413800@archive.growbusiness.org
SUMMARY:April Coffee Hour with Grow & Local First
DESCRIPTION:DESCRIPTION\nThe Local First Coffee Hour events are a casual opportunity to connect with local businesses in West Michigan. During the months of April\, July\, September\, and December these events will be held in partnership with GROW. This CDFI microlender offers loans\, counseling and educational opportunities\, and a variety of other resources to entrepreneurs in West Michigan. Join us to connect\, sip on a morning beverage\, and learn more about how we’re GROWing a People First Economy. \nLocal First’s monthly Coffee Hour series is powered by Bloom Credit Union. \nHost highlight: Lindo Mexico Restaurant is a community gathering place that celebrates authentic flavors and Mexican culture. They make unique margaritas and other signature beverages\, host community events\, and entertain guests with live music. \nSafety expectations: We’d like to continue meeting monthly in-person for our Coffee Hour events. To safely do so\, event attendees are expected to adhere to current CDC recommendations: \n\nWhen indoors\, masks remain on unless actively eating or drinking\nMaintaining 6 feet of social distance between guests and/or respecting the color-coded comfort zone stickers provided to all guests by PFE\nAdhering to frequent hand-washing and sanitizing practices\n\nLocal First will also provide hand sanitizer. \nWe hope you’ll join us for good coffee and good conversation! \nREGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/april-coffee-hour-tickets-299409380517
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/april-coffee-hour-with-grow-local-first/
LOCATION:Lindo Mexico Restaurant\, 1742 28th St. SW\, Wyoming\, MI\, 49519\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220407T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220407T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T110819
CREATED:20220209T200611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220407T200606Z
UID:14132-1649325600-1649329200@archive.growbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Good Work. Good Money.
DESCRIPTION:Join business strategist and coach Katie McManus to learn how Good Work & Good Money can fuel each other!\n\n\nPlease note: this is a virtual event and a Zoom link will be sent to you by 9:00 AM on the day of the event. \nPrepare for and engaging and interactive session with Business Strategist and Coach\, Katie McManus during GROW’s 2nd session in the “Best of Me” workshop series. \nMission-driven entrepreneurs want to make money\, but they really want to have a positive impact too. Unfortunately\, these same heart-centered entrepreneurs often hold themselves back because they associate high-ticket prices with greedy moguls. But Good Work and Good Money can actually fuel each other.  \nTopics Discussed Will Include: \n-Building momentum by prioritizing positive impact \n-Creating a new definition of what success looks like \n-Asking for higher prices without guilt or shame \n-Deflecting the fear of pricing yourself out of the market \n-Avoiding burnout while scaling your income and influence \n \n\nDue to registration requirements you may only register for one ticket per order.\nAny additional attendees will have to register separately.  \nAll registration questions are a requirement of the Small Business Administration and are used for fund reporting.
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/good-work-good-money/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220405T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220405T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T110819
CREATED:20220309T200548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T150221Z
UID:14747-1649156400-1649160000@archive.growbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Business Bootcamp Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Registration for the full series is now closed\, if you are interested in attending one or more of the remaining sessions\, please email Rosie at rgeib@growbusiness.org\n\nThis 8-week series will cover a range of topics from planning for a healthy business\, financial management\, to succession planning.\n\n\nPlease note: this is a virtual event and a Zoom link will be sent to you by 10:00 AM on the day of the event. \nJoin us for this 8-part series in partnership with Comerica Bank. Register for the whole series or choose the specific workshops that would be most valuable to you. You will be able to mix-and-match the workshops by making selections in the add-ons. Each workshop will be held from 11:00am-12:00pm (EST). \nMichael Demartelaere\, Assistant Vice President\, External Affairs MKT MGR\, Corporate Compliance\, Community Reinvestment at Comerica Bank along with GROW will facilitate the discussion addressing the following topics each week. \nApril 5th: Planning for a Healthy Business \nApril 12th: Banking Services \nApril 19th: The Importance of Record Keeping \nApril 26th: Financial Management & Understanding 3 Key Business Financial Statements \nMay 3rd: Managing Cash Flow \nMay 10th: Strong Business Credit & The Basics of Credit Reporting \nMay 17th: Risk Management and What it Means for Your Business \nMay 24th: Selling Your Business & Succession Planning \nRegistration for the entire series has now closed\, if you are interested in attending one or more sessions\, please email Rosie at rgeib@growbusiness.org \n Thank you!  \n\nDue to registration requirements you may only register for one ticket per order\nAny additional attendees will have to register separately\nAll registration questions are a requirement of the Small Business Administration and are used for funding reporting
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/business-bootcamp-workshop-series/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220329T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220330T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T110819
CREATED:20220330T193021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220330T193021Z
UID:15048-1648551600-1648659600@archive.growbusiness.org
SUMMARY:SBA Women's Business Summit
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Women’s History Month\, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced it will hold its inaugural Women’s Business Summit on March 29-30\, 2022. The summit will consist of virtual panels\, “Ask an Expert” workshops\, and fireside chats to help women-owned small businesses build\, scale\, and grow. The event will be held in co-sponsorship with the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center. \n \nRegister Today! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/two-day-virtual-sba-womens-business-summit-march-29-30-2022-registration-253276836837
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/sba-womens-business-summit/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220113T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T110819
CREATED:20220104T200628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T200639Z
UID:13336-1642075200-1642078800@archive.growbusiness.org
SUMMARY:How to Make Time for Your Goals Even if You're Drowning in To-Do's
DESCRIPTION:Join speaker\, Jamie Martin as she shares strategies to rediscover your brilliance and create the life of your dreams.\n\n\nPlease note: this is a virtual event and a Zoom link will be sent to you by 11:00 AM on the day of the event. \nPrepare for and engaging and interactive session with Jamie Martin\, Life and Leadership Coach. Time is the most important resource we have… but many people find themselves strapped for it. We end up overwhelmed and exhausted with nothing left to give to our own goals.  \nIt doesn’t have to be that way. Come and learn some simple solutions so you can find the time and the energy to go after YOUR goals. \nJamie helps women who have been GOING so long that they feel they have lost themselves. Working with Jamie\, her clients end up giving themselves permission to put themselves first\, create a plan and going after their dreams. \nHer 17 year career in technology companies like DoubleClick and Google\, combined with intensive coaching certification gives Jamie an unique perspective into what it takes to make a significant transformation for her clients. \nJamie is also an gardener with big visions for her garden and an amateur photographer with 1\,000s of photographs from her travels around the world. \nSpots for this session are limited\, so register today! \n\nDue to registration requirements you may only register for one ticket per order.\n\n\nAny additional attendees will have to register separately.  \nAll registration questions are a requirement of the Small Business Administration and are used for funding reporting.
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/how-to-make-time-for-your-goals-even-if-youre-drowning-in-to-dos/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211209T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211209T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T110819
CREATED:20211018T205026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211018T205026Z
UID:11795-1639054800-1639058400@archive.growbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Conversion-Boosting Strategies: Simple Changes that Can Help Grow Online Sales
DESCRIPTION:Shopping cart abandonment is a growing concern for all types of online sellers\, from small businesses to the biggest names in e-commerce. Regardless of how much effort your business puts into building and launching an engaging site and driving customers to it\, there are many reasons why users add items to their carts and leave without making a purchase. \nIn this session\, FedEx Services Marketing Director Michelle Hoang and FedEx Dataworks Product Director Brady Marchione share their expertise on the common reasons customers abandon carts and simple\, strategic changes you can make – including user experience tips\, returns solutions and more – to help you reduce your abandonment rate and convert potential buyers into completed orders. \nYou’ll learn about: \n\nOptimizing your e-commerce site to help boost conversions\nThe do’s and don’ts that could make a difference to your cart abandonment rate and your bottom line\nHow to build a customer journey that can help you convert\, from your homepage to your checkout process\nImproving buyer confidence and order completion with the right returns strategy\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBROUGHT TO YOU BY FedEx\n\n\n\n\n\nThe FedEx Small Business Center can help with your everyday business challenges by offering advice and guidance from a network of small-business peers and experts.
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/conversion-boosting-strategies-simple-changes-that-can-help-grow-online-sales/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211119T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T110819
CREATED:20211109T200551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211119T200552Z
UID:12092-1637323200-1637326800@archive.growbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Financial Planning for Solopreneurs: Setting Yourself up to be Successful!
DESCRIPTION:Tara Jones-Williamson\, your workshop facilitator\, is a fellow business owner who is passionate about eradicating “entrepreneurial poverty.”\n\n\nPlease note: this is a virtual event and a Zoom link will be sent to you by 11:00 AM on the day of the event. \nEight out of ten sole proprietors and single-member LLCs throw in the towel on their businesses due to poor financial planning. The lack of money to sustain their business paired with the constant need to sacrifice their personal lives for business goals drives them to give up on their dream and often times an amazing product or service. Don’t let that be your story. \n Tara Jones-Williamson\, your workshop facilitator\, is a fellow business owner who is passionate about eradicating “entrepreneurial poverty” and teaching others how to manage their money in a way that keeps business profitable and life desirable. \n \n By the end of this workshop\, you will: \n•Receive the step-by-step process of properly separating business and personal finances \n• Discover how to set up your business to support and fund your desired lifestyle \n•Cultivate new ways to minimize your business overhead expenses and maximize profit \n•Understand how to set business revenue goals that directly supports your personal life and goals \n• Learn how to set your personal and business vision statements in a way that keeps you motivated and inspired \n• Acquire new daily\, weekly\, and monthly habits\, rituals\, and routines that makes accounting and bookkeeping easy and organized \n• Receive a comprehensive list of resources that aids in your ability to attain and maintain a profitable\, thriving business \n• Obtain financial templates and worksheets that are exclusive to this workshop yet paramount to business and lifestyle success  \nSpots for this session are limited\, so register today! \n\nDue to registration requirements you may only register for one ticket per order.\n\n\nAny additional attendees will have to register separately.  \nAll registration questions are a requirement of the Small Business Administration and are used for funding reporting.
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/financial-planning-for-solopreneurs-setting-yourself-up-to-be-successful-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211116T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211116T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T110819
CREATED:20211109T211251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211109T211503Z
UID:12097-1637064000-1637067600@archive.growbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Building an eCommerce Website
DESCRIPTION:Session is available at both 12pm (EDT) and 8pm (EDT) \nHaving a website for your business is critical. As soon as people hear about a brand they’ll typically hop online and search for your business or brand  —  Do you have the presence you’re hoping they will find? \nJoin Square eCommerce specialist Martin Guerrero to walk you through how to build an online shopping page for your  business using Square Online.  Leaving the webinar you’ll be able to create a fully functional website that will be ready to sell products\, process credit cards\, offer various fulfillment capabilities and market your website. \nGet ready by learning how to sell your goods and services online with Square’s e-commerce tools. \nIn this 60-minute webinar\, we will: \n\nImport the item library from our physical store to our online store\nBuild a one page site with pick up and shipping capabilities\nReview social media selling and other forms of digital payments\n\nClick here to register!
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/building-an-ecommerce-website/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211116T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T110819
CREATED:20211109T200549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211116T200610Z
UID:12091-1637060400-1637064000@archive.growbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Take a Proactive Approach to Legal Systems for Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Register today to learn from local attorney Rose A. Coonen about how to take a proactive approach in avoiding various legal issues.\n\n\nPlease note: this is a virtual event and a link will be sent to you by 10:00 AM on the day of the event. \nThis session is geared to small and medium business entrepreneurs. Local attorney\, Rose Coonen will discuss the many legal pitfalls that could spell disaster for a business. Many times a business is reacting to various legal issues that could arise which costs them time and money. In this webinar\, business owners will learn how to take a proactive approach to prevent these issues from arising in the first place so they can keep the focus on the business and growth.  \nAt this webinar\, you will discover the importance of: \n•	Making sure your entity is properly incorporated and maintained\n \n•	Having written agreements in place\n \n•	Having a legally compliant team structure\n \n•	Protecting your intellectual property\n \n•	Protecting your business for incapacity or death of the owner\n \n \n Rose will gently shine a light on the areas of our businesses that need loving attention so that you have what you need to do what you came to do.  \nSpots for this session are limited\, so register today! \n\nDue to registration requirements you may only register for one ticket per order.\nAny additional attendees will have to register separately. \nAll registration questions are a requirement of the Small Business Administration and are used for funding reporting.
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/take-a-proactive-approach-to-legal-systems-for-your-business-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211115T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211115T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T110819
CREATED:20211109T210443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211109T211613Z
UID:12094-1636977600-1636981200@archive.growbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Accepting Payments with Square
DESCRIPTION:Is Your Business Ready for the Upcoming Holiday Season? \nThe Association of Women’s Business Centers (AWBC) is excited to share that Square is partnering with Mastercard to provide free workshops and additional resources to run and grow your business this holiday season! \nSquare has the tools to run your business — even when it’s not business as usual. Our solutions help any business make the shifts it needs\, whether that’s selling online or safely in person. \nJoin Square eCommerce specialist Martin Guerrero to learn about the many ways you can safely take payments\, including in-person contactless and online payment options. \nClick here to register \nSession is available at both 12pm(EDT) and 8pm (EDT)
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/accepting-payments-with-square/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211109T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211109T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T110819
CREATED:20211018T204420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211018T204420Z
UID:11794-1636462800-1636466400@archive.growbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Don't Fly with Blinders On-Data Fundamentals for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Would you drive full speed down the highway in a white-out blizzard? Probably not. But many of us fly nearly as blind in how we run our small business because we haven’t taken the time to implement analytics. \nTracking and monitoring a few key data elements can help us know exactly where we are and recognize right away when things are changing. If you aren’t sure how to begin or take the next step in your analytics journey\, this talk will help you get started and improve how you use data. \nJoin Founder Alexandra Mannerings from Merakinos\, an analytics education and data services company devoted to small social enterprises and community organizations\, to learn the fundamentals you need to succeed with data. \nBy the end\, you’ll understand: \n\nWhat you need to measure and what you can ignore\nHow to set up efficient data systems so you aren’t wasting your precious time\nHow to leverage your new data
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/dont-fly-with-blinders-on-data-fundamentals-for-small-businesses/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211104T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211104T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T110819
CREATED:20211018T202641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211018T202641Z
UID:11793-1636030800-1636034400@archive.growbusiness.org
SUMMARY:2021 Year-End Tax Planning for Your Business
DESCRIPTION:In the final quarter of this challenging year\, there is still time to take actions that can favorably impact your bottom line and your tax bill for 2021. \nThese measures relate to your employees\, your customers\, your equipment\, and your operations. They reflect big changes made by the American Rescue Plan Act and other legislation (including extension of the Paycheck Protection Program)\, as well IRS pronouncements. \nWhether you work with a CPA or go it alone\, learn which tax breaks apply to you and how to nail them down now before time runs out. \nIn this webinar you will learn: \n\nYear-end actions to reduce your 2021 tax bill\nBest business practices to avoid problems with the IRS\nStrategies for potential tax changes to come\nNecessary actions to get ready for 2022
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/2021-year-end-tax-planning-for-your-business/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211103T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211103T100000
DTSTAMP:20260417T110819
CREATED:20211005T172523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T200558Z
UID:11624-1635930000-1635933600@archive.growbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Effective Communication for Uncertain Times
DESCRIPTION:Join us to discover strategies that make us better employees\, better communicators\, and most importantly\, better people.\n\n\nPlease note: this is a virtual event and a Zoom link will be sent to you by 8:30 AM on the day of the event. \nThere is no doubt that physical distancing\, remote working and uncertainty all have an impact on how\, when and what we communicate. Being an efficient remote worker\, managing time and virtual interactions are essential. Discover strategies that make us better employees\, better communicators\, and most importantly better people.\n \n \nAfter completing this course\, you will be able to:\n \no	Understand the 7 C’s of effective communication\n \no	Learn nonverbal interactions and master distance learning\n \no	Learn the five action steps of change and how to help people work through them in order to become resilient Find successful ways to manage conflict during quarantine\n \no	Improve emotional wellness for a productive work environment\n \nFacilitator Bio: \n Zoe Carmichael is an experienced professional in corporate training with a focus as a teacher\, trainer\, facilitator\, and speaker coach. With over 17 years as a teacher and trainer\, Zoe brings a wealth of experience and real-life stories to make session content come alive for the participants. Additionally\, Zoe has engaged in numerous volunteer roles as a speaker coach for organizations that include but are not limited to TED-X and ArtPrize. As a facilitator\, Zoe works with corporate clients through IPEx on topics ranging from Customer Service Skills\, Effective Communication\, Team Effectiveness\, Presentation Skills\, Business Writing and a number of other topics. In these roles\, Zoe helps people organize their thoughts\, define main ideas\, and inspire action for an intended audience.  \n \nSpots for this session are limited\, so register today! \n\nDue to registration requirements you may only register for one ticket per order.\nAny additional attendees will have to register separately. \nAll registration questions are a requirement of the Small Business Administration and are used for funding reporting.
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/effective-communication-for-uncertain-times/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211026T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211026T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T110819
CREATED:20211005T200611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211025T200559Z
UID:11628-1635246000-1635249600@archive.growbusiness.org
SUMMARY:How to Build a Strong Business Foundation
DESCRIPTION:Register today to learn from local attorney Rose A. Coonen about what it takes to start\, or grow\, your business on a solid foundation.\n\n\nPlease note: this is a virtual event and a link will be sent to you by 10:00 AM on the day of the event. \nIn this webinar\, geared to small and medium business entrepreneurs\, local attorney Rose A. Coonen will share what it takes to start – or grow – your business on a foundation that supports and encourages you to step out into the world with confidence in your highest purpose.\n \nAt this webinar\, you will discover how:\n \n•The four cornerstones of proper business building – legal\, insurance\, financial and tax – the LIFT Foundation.\n \n•To avoid the most common mistakes entrepreneurs make when starting a business\n \n•To take control over these aspects of your business so that you can show up powerfully and offer your gift to the world with clarity and confidence.\n \n•Taking good care of your business is one of the best self-care practices there is and supports you in your work as well as in your family life.\n \n•Taking control over your business’ foundation can guide you into inspired action and propel you to the impact and success you want.\n \nWhether you’re a new entrepreneur\, or have been in business a while\, this session will guide you to look at the areas of business that are often overlooked or ignored. Rose will gently shine a light on the areas of our businesses that need loving attention so that you have what you need to do what you came to do.  \nSpots for this session are limited\, so register today! \n\nDue to registration requirements you may only register for one ticket per order.\nAny additional attendees will have to register separately. \nAll registration questions are a requirement of the Small Business Administration and are used for funding reporting.
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/how-to-build-a-strong-business-foundation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211021T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211021T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T110819
CREATED:20211005T172519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211021T200742Z
UID:11622-1634821200-1634824800@archive.growbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Business $ense Boot Camp-Comerica Bank: Risk Management
DESCRIPTION:This session will serve as an overview of risk management and is designed to help participants plan for what can and cannot be controlled.\n\n\nPlease note: this is a virtual event and a Zoom link will be sent to you by 12:00 PM on the day of the event. \nJoin us for the second multi-part series in partnership with Comerica Bank. Michael Demartelaere\, Vice President\, External Affairs MKT Manager Comerica Bank  along with Marci Chapin\, Vice President Business Banking will facilitate the discussion addressing the following topics: \nPart 1: Planning for a Health Business  \nPart 2: Recordkeeping as a Managerial Tool \nPart 3: Risk Management and How to Plan for What You Can and Cannot Control \nAfter completing this class\, participants will be able to: \n• Identify the common risks associated with a small business. \n• Identify the external and internal factors which affect risk for a small business. \n• Identify situations that may cause risk for a small business. \n• Identify the common warning signs of risk for a small business. \n• Implement\, monitor\, and evaluate a risk management plan for a small business. \nSpots for Business $ense Boot Camp are limited\, so register today! \n\nPLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST REGISTER FOR EACH SESSION OF THE SERIES SEPARATELY\nDue to registration requirements you may only register for one ticket per order\nAny additional attendees will have to register separately.  \n\n\nAll registration questions are a requirement of the Small Business Administration (SBA) and are used for grant reporting
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/business-ense-boot-camp-comerica-bank-risk-management/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211006T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211006T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T110819
CREATED:20210930T200548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211005T200609Z
UID:11558-1633518000-1633521600@archive.growbusiness.org
SUMMARY:COVID-19 EIDL Program Updates from the SBA
DESCRIPTION:Register today to learn about the new COVID EIDL policy changes that have taken effect since September 8\, 2021.\n\n\nPlease note: this is a virtual event and a link will be sent to you by 10:00 AM on the day of the event. \nJoin us for new updates on the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program\, presented by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The loan product offered via the COVID EIDL program is the remaining small business COVID recovery option. It is beneficial to small business owners. This webinar will cover the policy changes effective as of September 8\, 2021. \nSpeaker:  Brian Picarazzi\, Acting Deputy District Director of the SBA \nA few of the policy changes that will be discussed include: \n-Maximum loan cap increased from $500\,000 to $2 million \n-Use of funds was expanded to include payment and pre-payment of business non-federal debt incurred at any time (past or future) and payment of federal debt \n-Extend the deferment period to 24 months from origination for all loans (existing loans with a less than 24-month deferment will be adjusted) \n-Affiliation requirements simplified to an affiliate is a business that you control or in which you have 50% of more ownership \nSpots for this session are limited\, so register today! \n\nDue to registration requirements you may only register for one ticket per order.\nAny additional attendees will have to register separately. \nAll registration questions are a requirement of the Small Business Administration and are used for funding reporting.
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/covid-19-eidl-program-updates-from-the-sba/
LOCATION:Online
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