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SUMMARY:National Small Business Week Virtual Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join us September 13 – September 15\, 2021\, for the National Small Business Week Virtual Summit hosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration. \nAttend this free\, online event to learn new business strategies\, meet other business owners\, and chat with industry experts! This 3-day\, action-packed event will include educational webinars\, updates on resources for small businesses\, and a networking chat room for business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. \n“This year we’ll be spotlighting the resilience of our nation’s entrepreneurs and the renewal of our small business economy as we build back better from this once-in-a-generation economic crisis.” – Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman  
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/national-small-business-week-virtual-summit/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210831T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210831T140000
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SUMMARY:SCORE Webinar: The Business Model Canvas PLUS
DESCRIPTION:Develop action plans for key elements of your business model canvas. The Business Model Canvas (BMC) is a one-page visual framework for planning\, developing\, and testing the business model(s) of an organization. While AN IMPORTANT strategic management tool\, utilizing the BMC alone MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT TO HELP you clearly identify areas of improvement\, and develop the tangible steps crucial to the growth of your business.\n\nThe Business Model Canvas PLUS is a unique 21st Century business management tool that takes the 9 building blocks of the BMC further by identifying strategies to implement key areas of improvement\, developing concrete action steps\, and prioritizing them.\n\nPresented by the developers of the Business Model Canvas PLUS\, Bob Kerwin and Joe Whitaker will guide you through the essential next steps of your business model planning so you can grow your company efficiently and profitably.
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/score-webinar-the-business-model-canvas-plus/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210824T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210824T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T152416
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SUMMARY:SCORE Webinar: To Incorporate or Not to Incorporate Your Business? That is the Question
DESCRIPTION:You made the leap to entrepreneurship! You know exactly what products or services you want to offer\, but are not quite sure how you will protect yourself in the process. \nYou hear about “getting an LLC” or “incorporating\,” however it seems confusing and overwhelming. \nDoes this sound familiar to your situation?  If yes\, join this webinar presented by Intellectual Property Attorney Kelley Keller\, Esq. to learn about the essential aspects of incorporation so you can eliminate uncertainty and make the right decisions for you and your emerging business. \nWe’ll discuss: \n\nWho should incorporate\nWhat type of entity you should create\nWhen\, Where\, Why\, and How you should incorporate
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/score-webinar-to-incorporate-or-not-to-incorporate-your-business-that-is-the-question/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210819T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210819T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T152416
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SUMMARY:Business $ense Boot Camp-Comerica Bank: Planning for a Healthy Business
DESCRIPTION:This session encourages participants to focus on planning as an essential part of business ownership.\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. \nJoin us for the second multi-part series in partnership with Comerica Bank. Michael Demartelaere\, Assistant Vice President\, External Affairs MKT MGR\, Corporate Compliance\, Community Reinvestment at 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• Explain how an evolving planning process can help them make key decisions as business owners. \n• Describe how to convert a vague idea into a resource plan. \n• Explain the importance of a healthy personal credit score and healthy relationships with lenders. \n• Describe how a business plan helps motivate stakeholders to understand and support their business ideas. \n• Explain the benefits of creating a day-to-day action plan for running 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-planning-for-a-healthy-business/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210819T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210819T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T152416
CREATED:20210701T190457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210913T194905Z
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SUMMARY:SCORE Webinar: A Simple Process to Manage Your Time and Identify Which Items to Delegate
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to grow your business\, without increasing the time you work\, by efficiently and effectively managing your time and delegating the work \nYou’ll learn about: \n\nUncovering the key components of your ideal workday\nDiscovering exactly where you are spending (or wasting) your time\nThe #1 delegating mistake you don’t even know you’re making\n\nNOTE:  To receive the highest return from this workshop\, track your time for a week\, bring a pack of small post-it notes\, download the Delegate Like a Pro Action Guide when you log into the webinar\, and be ready to dig in! \n 
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/score-webinar-a-simple-process-to-manage-your-time-and-identify-which-items-to-delegate/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210812T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210812T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T152416
CREATED:20210810T195758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210913T194905Z
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SUMMARY:SCORE Webinar: Optimizing Your Pricing Strategy to Maximize Profits
DESCRIPTION:Pricing your products and services properly is one of the most important business decisions you’ll make. \nNo matter what type of product or service you sell\, the price you charge your customers will have a direct impact on profitability and the success of your business. \nIn this webinar\, Certified SCORE Mentor Julie Brander will help you understand how to price your products and services effectively and develop a strategy for maximizing your profits. \nYou’ll learn about: \n\nThe basics in evaluating your business idea\nHow to purchase products\nUnderstanding profit margins\nEvaluating your costs and profits\nSuccessful pricing strategies\nCreating a higher perceived value when developing your products and services\nUnderstanding your customers and competition
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/score-webinar-optimizing-your-pricing-strategy-to-maximize-profits/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210729T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210729T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T152416
CREATED:20210701T191836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210913T194905Z
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SUMMARY:SCORE Webinar: Local Search Engine Optimization(SEO) Strategies to Get Your Business Found Online
DESCRIPTION:Learn some of the most important local SEO strategies you need to help your website rank higher and get found online. \nIn this session\, presented by SEO Expert Sherry Bonelli\, you’ll learn some of the most important local SEO strategies you need to help your website rank higher on Google and other search engines. \nWe’ll discuss: \n\nWhat is SEO?\nWhy you need to show Google that your website is authoritative and trustworthy\nHow to identify keywords and do keyword research\nWhy claiming and optimizing your Google My Business listing is THE most important local SEO strategy you can do\nOnline Business Directories/Citations sites you should get your business listings on and why\nHow to use reviews to boost your rankings\nWhat “technical SEO” strategies are necessary to make Google – and users – happy\nHow to use Tags\nCreating content that answers questions and anticipates user intent\nLink building strategies\n\nAt the end of this jam-packed session\, you’ll have actionable SEO strategies you can start implementing in your business today!
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/score-webinar-local-search-engine-optimizationseo-strategies-to-get-your-business-found-online/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210728T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210728T190000
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SUMMARY:Culinary Conversations Workshop: Websites and Where to Begin
DESCRIPTION:So\, your business is getting closer and closer to launch but there’s one key element missing. A website! From marketing to e-commerce\, a proper website is certainly a difference maker in the food world. But you’re new to this whole thing. How do you get a URL? What info should be on a website? Can I even afford a website? Is cheaper better than nothing?\nJoin us for our third Culinary Conversations Workshop Series: Websites and Where to Begin with expert guest speaker Alexandra van Milligen! \nMeet Alexandra:\nA fellow SpringGR alum\, Alexandra van Milligen is the owner of Double-A Design LLC. A former high school teacher\, Alexandra left the classroom in 2016 to study software\, web and app design. Today\, she owns a small company on a mission to help small business owners and creatives tell their story in a digital space. From logo to launch\, Double-A Design is here to support you as you share your gift with the world. \nQUESTIONS FOR THE Q&A CAN BE ASKED DIRECTLY IN THE YOUTUBE STREAM’S COMMENT SECTION. DEPENDING ON THE DURATION OF THE EVENT AND THE NUMBER OF SUBMISSIONS\, NOT ALL QUESTIONS WILL BE ADDRESSED. \nREGISTER FOR THIS FREE EVENT AT: https://www.meetup.com/Culinary-Conversations-Grand-Rapids/events/279047797/ \nVIEW LIVE STREAM HERE:\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AgRc3qKr0Y
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/culinary-conversations-workshop-websites-and-where-to-begin/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210727T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210727T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T152416
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210913T194905Z
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SUMMARY:SCORE Webinar: Hiring the Right People
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to legally recruit\, interview\, and hire excellent employees as well as learn techniques to keep them motivated. Find out how to not only evaluate the skills of an individual but how to know the character of the person \n 
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/score-webinar-hiring-the-right-people/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210726T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210726T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T152416
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SUMMARY:SBDC Webinar: Hiring Your First Employees
DESCRIPTION:The first 60 minutes of this webinar will be presentation\, with the last 30 minutes reserved for Q&A with the webinar attendees. \nDo you need help planning to hire your first employees? \nThis webinar will cover areas such as: defining employees and independent contractors\, financial planning and projections for hiring\, interview strategies\, and employee reporting requirements. If you are new to the hiring process and interested in learning some best practices\, please join us for this fast-paced 60-minute introduction to hiring your first employees. \n*Webinars are free for Michigan residents*
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/sbdc-webinar-hiring-your-first-employees/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210722T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210722T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T152416
CREATED:20210701T191611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210913T194905Z
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SUMMARY:SCORE Webinar: The Million Dollar Marketer's Roadmap - How to Build a Solid Digital Marketing Foundation
DESCRIPTION:This value-packed webinar provides a roadmap to build a solid digital marketing foundation and strive toward those coveted seven figures of revenue. \nAfter this event\, you will walk away with a better knowledge of: \n\nSetting and accomplishing goals\nFocusing your time on what matters\nUnderstanding your audience\nReaching & engaging your prospective buyers\nKnowing your numbers to help you grow\n\nWhether you’re just starting your business or are a seasoned digital marketer\, there is value to be gained from this class. Register now!
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/score-webinar-the-million-dollar-marketers-roadmap-how-to-build-a-solid-digital-marketing-foundation/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210717T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210717T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T152416
CREATED:20210708T193719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210913T194905Z
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SUMMARY:PROJECT GREEN: Credit Building 101
DESCRIPTION:It’s time to demystify credit reports and scores once and for all! Project GREEN has your back – sign up for (virtual) Credit Building 101!\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nCredit reports and scores are confusing\, yet establishing\, building and maintaining credit you can be proud of is a major factor in achieving your goals. It affects your cost of credit\, loan rates\, even your auto insurance premiums! Join us online Saturday\, July 17\, from 9:30 AM – 1 PM ET as we give you a deep dive into the credit industry\, how credit scores are calculated\, and how to build your credit as an ASSET that works for you as you take control of your financial wellbeing and build a legacy of abundance!
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/project-green-credit-building-101/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210715T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210715T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T152416
CREATED:20210701T191300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210913T194905Z
UID:10787-1626354000-1626357600@archive.growbusiness.org
SUMMARY:SCORE Webinar: Attract Clients and Position Your Brand with Content Marketing
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will share five key ways to get control of your content marketing for attracting clients and positioning your brand. \nAttendees will learn how to:\n \n\nCreate the best content formats for their communication style\nChoose tools to schedule and automate publishing\nPrepare a manageable content calendar\nProduce content for different audiences and purposes\nRepurpose content to keep from reinventing the wheel
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/score-webinar-attract-clients-and-position-your-brand-with-content-marketing/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210714T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210714T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T152416
CREATED:20210701T185200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210913T194906Z
UID:10783-1626256800-1626260400@archive.growbusiness.org
SUMMARY:SBA Info Session: Resources available to Small Businesses That Employ Low-Income Persons
DESCRIPTION:Join the SBA and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for an information session on resources available to small business and to business concerns that employ low-income persons.  \nHUD’s Section 3 program is a provision of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 and was enacted to ensure that jobs\, training and contracting generated by HUD funding be directed to low- and very low-income persons\, particularly those who are recipients of government assistance for housing\, and to business concerns that substantially employ those persons.  \nWho should attend?  Contractors\, subcontractors\, small business owners\, accounting and payroll firms\, and anyone involved in construction or housing authorities.  Learn about the benefits of contracting preferences for Section 3 entities and government contracting opportunities\, and how to self-certify with HUD to access these benefits.   .Click here to participate.  
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/sba-info-session-resources-available-to-small-businesses-that-employ-low-income-persons/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210707T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210707T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T152416
CREATED:20210701T192618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210701T192657Z
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SUMMARY:SBDC Webinar: Financial Management
DESCRIPTION:The first 60 minutes of this webinar will be presentation\, with the last 30 minutes reserved for Q&A with the webinar attendees. \nDoes your business have a strong foundation for its finances? \nDuring this webinar we’ll guide you through the basics of financial management. \nYou’ll learn about the importance a bookkeeping system as we review real small business examples of Cash Flow Statements\, Profit & Loss\, and Balance Sheets. \n*Webinars are free for Michigan residents*
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/sbdc-webinar-financial-management/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210706T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210706T153000
DTSTAMP:20260417T152416
CREATED:20210701T192446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210701T192749Z
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SUMMARY:SBDC Webinar: Writing a Business Plan
DESCRIPTION:The first 60 minutes of this webinar will be presentation\, with the last 30 minutes reserved for Q&A with the webinar attendees. \nDo you want to launch or grow your business in 2021? \nJoin us as we guide you through researching and writing each piece of a successful business plan. This webinar is designed for entrepreneurs who are looking to write a business plan for the first time\, or already have a plan they would like to improve. \n*Webinars are free for Michigan residents*
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/sbdc-webinar-writing-a-business-plan/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210706T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210706T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T152416
CREATED:20210701T192321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210701T192818Z
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SUMMARY:SBDC Webinar: Starting a Business?
DESCRIPTION:The first 60 minutes of this webinar will be presentation\, with the last 30 minutes reserved for Q&A with the webinar attendees. \nAre you considering self-employment\, or at the beginning stages of starting a business? \nJoin us for a one-hour long accelerated walkthrough of our “Starting A Business” course. \nThis introductory webinar covers the process of evaluating market potential for your products or services\, startup costs and financing options\, plus initial steps for writing a business plan. \n*Webinars are free for Michigan residents*
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/sbdc-webinar-starting-a-business/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210628T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210628T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T152416
CREATED:20210513T191809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210513T191849Z
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SUMMARY:Successful Small Business Pricing Strategies
DESCRIPTION:EVENT OVERVIEW \nEntrepreneurs and small businesses\, Hard to find “just the right price” for your product or service? This webinar will teach you multiple strategic pricing formats and structures that encourage trial\, buying-up and premium justification for your product or service. \nYou can encourage customer behavior that’s better for your bottom line! The session will prepare you to use pricing to motivate buying patterns that bolster your profitability or improve performance of weaker products. \nTwo experienced SCORE NYC mentors\, a marketing consultant and a business start-up expert\, will conduct this exciting and informative webinar. \nWHAT YOU WILL LEARN\nAt the end of this webinar you will have the knowledge and resources to:\n\nPrice your goods/services in a way that can cover your costs and ensure profitability to best ensure continuing business operation\nDifferentiate between pricing strategies for retail\, e-commerce\, consulting\, etc.\nDelineate key behaviors for healthy profitability\nSelect the correct pricing objective for your business\nIdentify the ideal pricing strategy for your products/services\nSelect the most appropriate discounting activities\n\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?\nStart-ups and small businesses who want to implement a strategic pricing plan that generates profitable performance while encouraging consumption behavior.  \n\nPresenter:  Carolyn Katz\n\n\nCarolyn Katz is a former banker\, venture capital investor\, strategic advisor and small business owner.  She has broad expertise in small business and startup funding\, preparation of business plans\, financial forecasts\, investor and pitch materials and has run workshops on lending\, crowdfunding\, profitability and pitch preparation. \nPresenter:  Tim Contado   \nTim Contado is a sales and marketing professional with more than 25 years of integrated marketing and sales experience in Rubbermaid\, Little Tikes\, Nestle\, and a number of startups and private companies. Tim graduated from John Cabot University in Rome\, Italy with a BBA in Marketing and he got his MBA from Vanderbilt University in Marketing. Tim has been a SCORE mentor since Sept. 2016.
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/successful-small-business-pricing-strategies-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210625T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210625T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T152416
CREATED:20210610T200731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210624T200602Z
UID:10500-1624622400-1624624200@archive.growbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Three Tax Credits Available for Small Businesses Under the ARPA of 2021
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an informative  session with LaTanya Bacon\, Stakeholder Liaison Field Communications for the IRS!\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. \nThis session will give an overview of the tax provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 signed into law on March 11\, 2021. That allows small employers to claim refundable tax credits that reimburse them for the cost of providing paid sick and family leave to their employees due to COVID-19\, including leave taken by employees to receive or recover from COVID-19 vaccinations and review the new law extends coronavirus tax credit for employers who keep workers on payroll. \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 in aggregate for grant reporting
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/three-tax-credits-available-for-small-businesses-under-the-arpa-of-2021/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210624T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210624T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T152416
CREATED:20210413T200649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210624T200601Z
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SUMMARY:Business $ense Boot Camp Part 3: Navigating Small Business Financing
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the final session of learning how to better understand your business financials!\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 final session of the multi-part series in partnership with Comerica Bank. Michael Demartelaere\, Assistant Vice President\, External Affairs MKT MGR\, Corporate Compliance\, Community Reinvestment at Comerica Bank along with Marci Chapin\, Vice President Business Banking will facilitate the discussion and teach you how to read\, review and understand balance sheets\, PNLs and other key business statements. \nIf you were unable to attend Part 1 and Part 2\, you are still welcome to attend this session. Part 1 and Part 2 are available at GROW Grand Rapids on YouTube.  \nSpots for Money $ense Boot Camp 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.  \n\n\nAll registration questions are a requirement of the Small Business Administration and are used for funding reporting.
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/money-ense-boot-camp-part-3-navigating-small-business-financing/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210618T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210618T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T152416
CREATED:20210419T193426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210419T193426Z
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SUMMARY:Panel Discussion: Navigating These Uncertain Times
DESCRIPTION:Challenged by 2020 and its changing business landscape? Ready to be inspired by success stories of small businesses that thrived during that time? This webinar is what you need!  \nEvery year you set goals\, like getting more customers\, making more money\, expanding your reach. Then extraordinary circumstances upend your best laid plans. Suddenly it looks as if you cannot reach your goals through absolutely no fault of your own. \nBut some businesses actually thrived even in a very tough year because they changed their business model and pivoted to reflect the new normal. Our panelists are success stories: they recognized the need to make changes\, how and what to change and then went out and did it. \nThey met their goals in these uncertain times.  You can do the same!
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/panel-discussion-navigating-these-uncertain-times/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210616T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210616T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T152416
CREATED:20210602T200629Z
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SUMMARY:Legal Rules Every New Business Needs to Understand
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an informative and interactive session with Brent Geers\, Owner at Geers Law!\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. \nThis session is designed for every business owner\, whether or not you have already created a business entity. The session focuses on legal basics that are often misunderstood when starting and operating a business. Brent will speak on topics include the different types of entities\, common business registration and permit requirements\, changing your business structure and so much more.  \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 in aggregate for grant reporting
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/legal-rules-every-new-business-needs-to-understand/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210614T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210614T160000
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CREATED:20210518T185653Z
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SUMMARY:Writing a Business Plan- SBDC Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to launch or grow your business in 2021? \nThis webinar will guide you through researching and writing each piece of a successful business plan. This webinar is designed for entrepreneurs who are looking to write a business plan for the first time\, or already have a plan they would like to improve. \nNote: This webinar does not cover in-depth information on forming a legal entity or taxes. If you would like more education on these topics\, please visit https://sbdcmichigan.org/training and also register for a webinar or workshop on Business Legal Issues or Forming your DBA or LLC. \nThis webinar will guide you through about 40 minutes of the most important questions to ask yourself when starting a business\, pausing for audience questions and feedback along the way. \nThere will be a reserved 20 minutes for a live question and answer session\, in which one of the SBDC certified small business consultants will answer questions from the audience on a first come\, first served basis. \n1️⃣ Please remember to click the blue “Continue” button once you have registered to access the complete your registration and access the webinar. \n2️⃣ After registering\, you will receive an email from centeric@clients.sbdcmichigan.org with your link to access the webinar. \n3️⃣ If you do not see the emails after registering emails\, please check your spam filter. \n\nSpeaker(s): Michigan SBDC Staff \nCo-Sponsor(s): This webinar is made available at no cost through the financial support of Fifth Third Bank. \n• We will be unable to provide technical assistance for accessing the webinar beginning 30 minutes prior to the start of the webinar. • Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested in advance. • Contact Ian Rogers at rogersia@gvsu.edu. \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/writing-a-business-plan-sbdc-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210611T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210611T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T152416
CREATED:20210513T185910Z
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SUMMARY:Managing Funds and Funding
DESCRIPTION:How much cash will your business have next month? How much will you need for expenses?  Do you have a plan to use that cash to support your business? Understanding and managing receipts and disbursement is always important\, particularly in times of uncertainty like today.  Being able to forecast can mean the difference between success and failure. This webinar can help you sort it out.  \nYour business is often your most important source of funds.  During the webinar\, conducted by two funding and financial experts\, you will learn how to track and forecast your business’s cash\, strategies to improve cash flow and how to start\, grow or pivot your business even if cash is limited. \n\nWHAT YOU WILL LEARN\nAt the end of this webinar you will have the knowledge and resources to: \n\nDiscuss the importance of cash flow to the management of your business\nApply simple practical tools to forecast your cash position by tracking receipts and disbursements\nUse scenario (“what if”) analysis to improve liquidity and avoid running short of cash\nDefine methods for improving capital management to strengthen business operations\nIdentify strategies to start or grow a business without relying on external financing\nAssess when and how to access outside funding\n\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND\nEvery small business owner\, or anyone looking to start a business\, who would like to better understand and manage cash available to help their business survive and thrive. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenters:   \nRonald Dooley \nA SCORE mentor and founder of Drinnan Capital Partners\, Ron previously spent 9 years with the turnaround consulting firm Alvarez & Marsal where among other engagements he held executive positions in the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy. Prior to that\, Ron spent 12 years in corporate and investment banking. His expertise includes business planning\, executing complex financial transactions and advising troubled companies with their turnaround and restructuring efforts in and out of bankruptcy court. \nCarolyn Katz \n \nA SCORE mentor\, banker\, venture capital investor\, strategic consultant\, public company director and startup founder\, Carolyn has broad expertise in small business and startup funding\, preparation of business plans\, financial forecasts\, investor and pitch materials and has run workshops on lending\, crowdfunding\, profitability and pitch preparation.
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/managing-funds-and-funding/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210609T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210609T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T152416
CREATED:20210524T200547Z
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SUMMARY:10 Reasons Why Branding Matters!
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an informative and interactive session to learn how to better understand why branding matters.\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. \nPlease join us for an engaging session with “Creative Branding Guy\,” Ricardo O’Neal as he shares his thoughts on the 10 reasons why branding matters. Ricardo will walk through each of the reason below\, creating ample opportunities for questions and discussion along the way.  \n1.	Creates Identity \n2.	Defines Direction \n3.	Identifies Brand holders \n4.	Crystalize Messaging \n5.	Builds Awareness \n6.	Sharpens Insight \n7.	Position Brand \n8.	Increases Capital \n9.	Expands Impact \n10.	Activates Innovation \nFacilitator\, Ricardo O’Neal is the co-owner of Aurikk. He lives and breathes the role of Creative Branding Guy for the company. Aurikk has been active for 4+ years. They have collaborated on projects with a gamut of community partners from ArtPrize to Mosby’s Popcorn. Aurikk’s focus is rooted in its in-house philosophy on the importance of a balanced SDE Plan. \nRicardo is a native Grand Rapidian. His love for the city motivates his creative work. \nSpots for Business $ense Boot Camp 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/10-reasons-why-branding-matters/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210602T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210602T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T152416
CREATED:20210513T184354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210513T184354Z
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SUMMARY:Are You the Next Veteran Entrepreneur? Vet-to-Vet Advice About Business Ownership
DESCRIPTION:Veterans are ideal candidates to start a business. They have extensive training and skills and understand the virtues of hard work and persistence.\n\nThis webinar – for veterans by veterans – will help you find out if you’re ready to transition your skills to main street entrepreneurship and have what it takes to launch a business.\n\nYou’ll learn from an expert panel of veteran entrepreneurs:\n \n\nCharacteristics and traits that make veterans great entrepreneurs\nOpportunities and challenges when starting a business\, and how to be successful\nKey insights and real-life experiences of business ownership
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/are-you-the-next-veteran-entrepreneur-vet-to-vet-advice-about-business-ownership/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210527T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210527T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T152416
CREATED:20210413T200645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210527T200655Z
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SUMMARY:Money $ense Boot Camp Part 2: Understanding Your Financials
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an informative and interactive session to learn how to better understand your business financials!\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 this multi-part series in partnership with Comerica Bank. Michael Demartelaere\, Assistant Vice President\, External Affairs MKT MGR\, Corporate Compliance\, Community Reinvestment at Comerica Bank along with Marci Chapin\, Vice President Business Banking will facilitate the discussion and teach you how to read\, review and understand balance sheets\, PNLs and other key business statements. \nIf you were unable to attend Part 1\, you are still welcome to attend this session. Part 1 is available at GROW Grand Rapids on YouTube. \nSpots for Business $ense Boot Camp 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/money-ense-boot-camp-part-2-understanding-your-financials/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210526T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210526T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T152416
CREATED:20210510T145910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T145910Z
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SUMMARY:Culinary Conversations Workshop: Branding Your Food Business
DESCRIPTION:What does my logo convey? Does my social media tie in with my website? How do I go from good to great branding? If these are questions you find yourself asking\, then join us for our second event of the Culinary Conversations: Workshop Series! \nHear Bobby Claeys’ insight as both a branding expert and as a small food business owner. \nGuest Speaker:\nBobby Claeys has been in the graphic design/marketing game for 10+ years. After graduating from Michigan State University in 2010 (with a degree in creative advertising)\, Bobby has gained a lot of experience working with a variety of different industries across Michigan. He takes pride in helping small and locally owned businesses conquer their branding and marketing challenges to get them to the next level. Whether it is logo/brand design\, print materials\, website design\, or even social media; Bobby works one-on-one to help find and develop the best solutions. \nRecently\, Bobby has started a brand new adventure by starting up his own pickle business\, Urban Pickle. Even though this is completely new and uncharted territory for Bobby\, he was able to use his experience to create a brand identity for his new business. With a brand logo\, colors\, fonts\, and an overall identity; Bobby was able to create materials and resources that properly represented Urban Pickle. \nQUESTIONS FOR THE Q&A CAN BE ASKED DIRECTLY IN THE YOUTUBE STREAM’S COMMENT SECTION. DEPENDING ON THE DURATION OF THE EVENT AND THE NUMBER OF SUBMISSIONS\, NOT ALL QUESTIONS WILL BE ADDRESSED. \nBy registering for Culinary Conversations events\, you permit the use of your image (including\, but not limited to photographs\, audio recordings\, or videos)\, without charge and without reservation—all or a portion of your story\, likeness\, and voice in future Downtown Market promotion. \nThe Culinary Conversations MeetUp group is a partnership between the Grand Rapids Downtown Market Education Foundation\, GROW\, MSU Extension\, and Start Garden.
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/culinary-conversations-workshop-branding-your-food-business/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210524T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210524T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T152416
CREATED:20210419T191057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210419T191057Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Marketing on a Shoestring Budget
DESCRIPTION:Need ways to market your business when money is tight? These days\, especially if you are a smaller business or solopreneur\, you and your customers may have fewer resources on hand to spend on marketing.  There are resources out there to help you implement your marketing goals at minimal cost.  \nThis webinar aims to share these techniques and provide a forum to share your own low-cost marketing strategies with speakers and peers via polls. It walks you through an overview of SEO (Search Engine Optimization and its potential to make your business more visible on the web. Two SCORE NYC mentors–seasoned marketer Tim Contado and sales consultant Lee Simonson–will lead you through this informative session.
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/creative-marketing-on-a-shoestring-budget/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210520T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210520T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T152416
CREATED:20210428T185735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210428T185735Z
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SUMMARY:Grow North: Make Your Home Based Business Flourish
DESCRIPTION:FB Event Link: https://fb.me/e/5j1CU7cih
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/grow-north-make-your-home-based-business-flourish/
LOCATION:Online
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