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SCORE Webinar: Attract Clients and Position Your Brand with Content Marketing
2021-07-15 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Detroit) | Online
This webinar will share five key ways to get control of your content marketing for attracting clients and positioning your brand.
Attendees will learn how to:

Create the best content formats for their communication style
Choose tools to schedule and automate publishing
Prepare a manageable content calendar
Produce content for different audiences and purposes
Repurpose content to keep from reinventing the wheel

SBA Info Session: Resources available to Small Businesses That Employ Low-Income Persons
2021-07-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
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.
HUD’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.
Who 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.

SBDC Webinar: Financial Management
2021-07-07 11:00 - 12:30 | Online
The first 60 minutes of this webinar will be presentation, with the last 30 minutes reserved for Q&A with the webinar attendees.
Does your business have a strong foundation for its finances?
During this webinar we’ll guide you through the basics of financial management.
You’ll learn about the importance a bookkeeping system as we review real small business examples of Cash Flow Statements, Profit & Loss, and Balance Sheets.
*Webinars are free for Michigan residents*

SBDC Webinar: Writing a Business Plan
2021-07-06 14:00 - 15:30 | Online
The first 60 minutes of this webinar will be presentation, with the last 30 minutes reserved for Q&A with the webinar attendees.
Do you want to launch or grow your business in 2021?
Join 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.
*Webinars are free for Michigan residents*

SBDC Webinar: Starting a Business?
2021-07-06 11:00 - 12:30 | Online
The first 60 minutes of this webinar will be presentation, with the last 30 minutes reserved for Q&A with the webinar attendees.
Are you considering self-employment, or at the beginning stages of starting a business?
Join us for a one-hour long accelerated walkthrough of our “Starting A Business” course.
This 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.
*Webinars are free for Michigan residents*

Successful Small Business Pricing Strategies
2021-06-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Online
EVENT OVERVIEW
Entrepreneurs 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.
You 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.
Two experienced SCORE NYC mentors, a marketing consultant and a business start-up expert, will conduct this exciting and informative webinar.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
At the end of this webinar you will have the knowledge and resources to:

Price your goods/services in a way that can cover your costs and ensure profitability to best ensure continuing business operation
Differentiate between pricing strategies for retail, e-commerce, consulting, etc.
Delineate key behaviors for healthy profitability
Select the correct pricing objective for your business
Identify the ideal pricing strategy for your products/services
Select the most appropriate discounting activities

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Start-ups and small businesses who want to implement a strategic pricing plan that generates profitable performance while encouraging consumption behavior.

Presenter: Carolyn Katz

Carolyn 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.
Presenter: Tim Contado
Tim 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.

Three Tax Credits Available for Small Businesses Under the ARPA of 2021
2021-06-25 12:00 - 12:30
Please join us for an informative session with LaTanya Bacon, Stakeholder Liaison Field Communications for the IRS!

Please 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.
This 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.
Spots for this session are limited, so register today!

Due to registration requirements you may only register for one ticket per order
Any additional attendees will have to register separately
All registration questions are a requirement of the Small Business Administration and are used in aggregate for grant reporting

Business $ense Boot Camp Part 3: Navigating Small Business Financing
2021-06-24 13:00 - 14:00
Please join us for the final session of learning how to better understand your business financials!

Please 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.
Join 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.
If 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.
Spots for Money $ense Boot Camp are limited, so register today!

Due to registration requirements you may only register for one ticket per order
Any additional attendees will have to register separately.

All registration questions are a requirement of the Small Business Administration and are used for funding reporting.

Panel Discussion: Navigating These Uncertain Times
2021-06-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Online
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!
Every 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.
But 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.
They met their goals in these uncertain times. You can do the same!

Legal Rules Every New Business Needs to Understand
2021-06-16 11:00 - 12:00
Please join us for an informative and interactive session with Brent Geers, Owner at Geers Law!

Please 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.
This 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.
Spots for this session are limited, so register today!

Due to registration requirements you may only register for one ticket per order
Any additional attendees will have to register separately
All registration questions are a requirement of the Small Business Administration and are used in aggregate for grant reporting

Writing a Business Plan- SBDC Webinar
2021-06-14 15:00 - 16:00 | Online
Do you want to launch or grow your business in 2021?
This 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.
Note: 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.
This 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.
There 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.
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Speaker(s): Michigan SBDC Staff
Co-Sponsor(s): This webinar is made available at no cost through the financial support of Fifth Third Bank.
• 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.
Fee: No Cost

Managing Funds and Funding
2021-06-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Online
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.
Your 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.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
At the end of this webinar you will have the knowledge and resources to:

Discuss the importance of cash flow to the management of your business
Apply simple practical tools to forecast your cash position by tracking receipts and disbursements
Use scenario (“what if”) analysis to improve liquidity and avoid running short of cash
Define methods for improving capital management to strengthen business operations
Identify strategies to start or grow a business without relying on external financing
Assess when and how to access outside funding

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Every 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.

Presenters:
Ronald Dooley
A 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.
Carolyn Katz

A 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.

10 Reasons Why Branding Matters!
2021-06-09 10:00 - 11:00
Please join us for an informative and interactive session to learn how to better understand why branding matters.

Please 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.
Please 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.
1. Creates Identity
2. Defines Direction
3. Identifies Brand holders
4. Crystalize Messaging
5. Builds Awareness
6. Sharpens Insight
7. Position Brand
8. Increases Capital
9. Expands Impact
10. Activates Innovation
Facilitator, 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.
Ricardo is a native Grand Rapidian. His love for the city motivates his creative work.
Spots for Business $ense Boot Camp are limited, so register today!

Due to registration requirements you may only register for one ticket per order.

Any additional attendees will have to register separately.
All registration questions are a requirement of the Small Business Administration and are used for funding reporting.

Are You the Next Veteran Entrepreneur? Vet-to-Vet Advice About Business Ownership
2021-06-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Veterans are ideal candidates to start a business. They have extensive training and skills and understand the virtues of hard work and persistence.

This 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.

You’ll learn from an expert panel of veteran entrepreneurs:

Characteristics and traits that make veterans great entrepreneurs
Opportunities and challenges when starting a business, and how to be successful
Key insights and real-life experiences of business ownership

Money $ense Boot Camp Part 2: Understanding Your Financials
2021-05-27 13:00 - 14:00
Please join us for an informative and interactive session to learn how to better understand your business financials!

Please 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.
Join 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.
If 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.
Spots for Business $ense Boot Camp are limited, so register today!

Due to registration requirements you may only register for one ticket per order.

Any additional attendees will have to register separately.
All registration questions are a requirement of the Small Business Administration and are used for funding reporting.

Culinary Conversations Workshop: Branding Your Food Business
2021-05-26 18:00 - 19:30 | Online
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!
Hear Bobby Claeys’ insight as both a branding expert and as a small food business owner.
Guest Speaker:
Bobby 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.
Recently, 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.
QUESTIONS 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.
By 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.
The Culinary Conversations MeetUp group is a partnership between the Grand Rapids Downtown Market Education Foundation, GROW, MSU Extension, and Start Garden.

Creative Marketing on a Shoestring Budget
2021-05-24 14:00 - 16:00 | Online
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.
This 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.

Grow North: Make Your Home Based Business Flourish
2021-05-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
FB Event Link: https://fb.me/e/5j1CU7cih

Leadership Coaching Principles for Developing Reports
2021-05-19 12:00 - 13:00
Join us in welcoming Lorraine Medici, Director of Training and Development as she shares about coaching mindset benefits!

Please note: this is a virtual class and a Zoom link will be sent to you by 11:00 AM the day of the event.
In today’s world, the strongest and most effective leaders know they have the responsibility to develop their people to bring out their best. When leaders have the mindset and skill set to develop, inspire and unlock their people’s potential – teams and organizations have higher engagement, better retention and overall healthier culture. The coaching perspective in leadership ensures not only developing their people but helping them take ownership, responsibility and be accountable.
In this presentation, participants will learn about:
* Coaching mindset benefits of developing others
* Traits of a coaching leader
* Key skill of being a coaching leader

Facilitator Bio: Lorraine Medici, Director of Training and Development at Express Employment Professionals
As director of training and development, Lorraine Medici has successfully launched Purpose-Driven Leadership Training, a leadership academy targeted at helping develop leaders at all levels in manufacturing and other industries. Lorraine has extensive experience as a personal development coach and workshop facilitator in the areas of leadership, team building, and sales. She works closely with clients to help diagnose company challenges and provide action plans to enhance employee engagement, build stronger leadership teams, increase retention, and bring about cultural awareness through workshops and personal coaching. Lorraine is also an approved training partner with the HR Certification Institute (HRCI), an associate certified coach and master practitioner for the ELI (Energy Leadership Index) Assessment, and certified in DISC and emotional intelligence training.

Hearing All Voices: Small Business Workshop & Listening Session with the IRS
2021-05-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Online

Let's Talk Business: Business Financials
2021-05-18 08:30 - 09:30 | Online
Introducing a new series from the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce and Greater Muskegon Economic Development to help empower and educate local business leaders. Let’s Talk Business will cover a range of topics to help small businesses and entrepreneurs get the tools they need to become successful and effective business leaders.
The first series will cover business financials- everything from how to prep your taxes, common financial mistakes and how to avoid financials scams. Presentation followed by Q&A.

How to Manage Your Event and Tourism Marketing Plan in 2021
2021-05-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Online

The Power of Vision: Harness Your WHY!
2021-05-04 15:00 - 16:30
During this dynamic, fun, and experiential session, you will unlock the power of vision so you can harness your why, what AND how.

Please note: this is a virtual class and a Zoom link will be sent to you by 1:00 PM the day of the event.

Do you crave more work-life balance and want to feel productive & energized?
Would you like to be motivated by a deep sense of purpose?
Have you wished you could move toward your goals with more confidence & clarity?
Are you pouring your heart & soul into your work without the success you’d really love to see?
Do you want to achieve greater & more satisfying results with less effort and more ease?

If any of these questions resonate with you, then you are going to love this interactive virtual workshop!
You will learn how to:

Evaluate & define “full spectrum success” for yourself… and mission-based methods for measuring it.
Dive into your vision & values to design your ideal work-life balance… and test that it’s right for you long-term.
Override the #1 factor that causes entrepreneurs to lose steam so you can stay motivated & energized while going after your dream.
Implement simple thinking strategies that will increase confidence & clarity and reduce fear, doubt, and worry.
And much more!

Restaurant Revitalization Fund - Small Business Admin. Program Overview
2021-05-04 11:00 - 12:00
Register today for a Restaurant Revitalization Fund information session, presented by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Please note: this is a virtual class and meeting link will be sent to you by 10:00 AM on the day of the event. This session will be hosted using Microsoft Teams Software.
During this informative session, the facilitators will discuss the new Restaurant Revitalization Fund, including who is eligible, how to apply, and how you can use the funding to help your business survive. The discussion will also include an opportunity to share about services from SBA powered resource partners.
Be sure to bring any questions you may have as there will be time for Q&A throughout the session.

Project GREEN: Virtual Economic Empowerment Conference
2021-04-24 09:00 - 12:30 | Online

Why a Business Plan is Critical (and How to Create It)
2021-04-23 14:00 - 16:00 | Online
Do you know how to move your business ideas forward? A business plan is an essential tool to help you make your business as successful as possible. Whether it be due to COVID or you seek to turn your ideas into a business, then a business plan is essential.

Money $ense Boot Camp with Comerica Bank Part 1
2021-04-22 13:00 - 14:00
Have you ever asked yourself, “how important is my credit history?” If so, plan to attend this session to learn just that and much more!

Please 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.
Join 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 addressing the following topics:

Cleaning up your credit report
Preparing for access to capital
How the history effects your business operations

Spots for Business $ense Boot Camp are limited, so register today!

Due to registration requirements you may only register for one ticket per order

Any additional attendees will have to register separately.
All registration questions are a requirement of the Small Business Administration and are used for funding reporting

SCORE Webinar: Your Money. Your Business. Your Life. Funding and Financing Your Black-Owned Business
2021-04-13 13:00 - 14:00
Financing your business is so important to many entrepreneurs. If you do it the right way you can smartly leverage financing options to grow your business.
Join four-time entrepreneur Ramon Ray to get his real-world insights and best practices for financing your business and funding your growth.
You’ll learn:

How to be attractive to lending partners
Funding options to consider
How to develop your business pitch
How to finance and grow your business.
About the Host: Ramon is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, and in-demand global speaker. He’s the founder of SmartHustle.com and his latest book is Celebrity CEO, all about personal branding.

He’s a graduate of the FBI Citizens Academy, a former United Nations employee, and interviewed President Obama in the President’s first live video chat. Ramon’s relied on SCORE to help him build his business. Today, Ramon is a strong advocate supporter of SCORE and its mission.

What to Know About Your Business Financials
2021-04-08 13:00 - 14:00
Register today for an interactive session with Tamara Jackson -Gatewood, Assistant VP Branch Manager at The Huntington National Bank!

Please note: this is a virtual class and a Zoom link will be sent to you by 10:00 AM the day of the event.
Join us for an interactive session from 1:00-2:00PM where we will discuss the importance of business financials as well as often overlooked areas related to business financials and your small business.
The virtual session will include a time for Question & Answer near the end, so please come prepared with questions and be sure to stay for the entire session.
Key Points:
1. Separating Business Finances From Personal Finances
2. Payroll and Ways to Make it Easier
3. Overview of Different Business Financials including the Income Statement, P&L Statement, and Cash Flow Projections
4. Preparing Yourself For Business Lending
*Please be prepared to join this interactive workshop with both video and audio if possible.*
Facilitator Bio:
Tamara brings over 20 years of expertise in financial services, personal and business banking, and retail banking leadership to the West Michigan area.

Tamara is Assistant Vice President, Branch Manager with Huntington Bank in Muskegon, Michigan. She works closely with small businesses with a special emphasis on businesses up to 50 employees. Small businesses have specific needs in business financials, planning and lending – and Tamara has focused her efforts to ensuring that business have the tools they need to meet goals in these areas. Born and raised in Muskegon, Tamara graduated from Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio where she received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Finance. Tamara received her MBA in Global Finance from Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Culinary Conversations Workshop: The Do’s and Don’ts of Food Licensing
2021-03-31 18:00 - 19:30
So you’ve made the decision to launch your own food business, but what steps do you need to take to get there? What are the requirements? What forms need to be filled out? Join us for our first event of the Culinary Conversations: Workshop Series!
Hear from food licensing experts Kendra Wills of MSU-Product Center and Ryan Bolhuis of the Downtown Market Incubator Kitchen, as they present a step by step guide through the entire licensing process!
SPEAKERS:
Kendra Wills is a MSU Product Center Innovation Counselor and provides support for new or expanding food business owners. She also provides technical support to farmers markets and healthy food projects. Kendra Wills has served with Michigan State University Extension in Kent County for over 20 years. As an educator, she has worked in a variety of areas including: farmland preservation, land use planning and zoning education, farm-to-school, youth gardening, food council development, community organizing and food business counseling/coaching. Kendra holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree from Michigan State University in environmental studies and a Master of Sustainable Business degree from Aquinas College.
Ryan Bolhuis, is an award winning chef with more than 15 years of food industry experience creating sustainable and profitable food systems. He has a passion for mentoring food entrepreneurs and progressing the West Michigan culinary community.
QUESTIONS 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.
By 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.
VIEW LIVE STREAM HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rONlopFT0C4
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The Culinary Conversations MeetUp group is a partnership between the Grand Rapids Downtown Market Education Foundation, GROW, MSU Extension, and Start Garden.
