BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//GROW - ECPv5.16.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for GROW REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210715T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210715T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T164159 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210714T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210714T110000 DTSTAMP:20260417T164159 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210707T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210707T123000 DTSTAMP:20260417T164159 CREATED:20210701T192618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210701T192657Z UID:10793-1625655600-1625661000@archive.growbusiness.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210706T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210706T153000 DTSTAMP:20260417T164159 CREATED:20210701T192446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210701T192749Z UID:10792-1625580000-1625585400@archive.growbusiness.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210706T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210706T123000 DTSTAMP:20260417T164159 CREATED:20210701T192321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210701T192818Z UID:10790-1625569200-1625574600@archive.growbusiness.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210628T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210628T160000 DTSTAMP:20260417T164159 CREATED:20210513T191809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210513T191849Z UID:10117-1624888800-1624896000@archive.growbusiness.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210625T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210625T123000 DTSTAMP:20260417T164159 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/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive.growbusiness.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/10500_image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210624T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210624T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T164159 CREATED:20210413T200649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210624T200601Z UID:9668-1624539600-1624543200@archive.growbusiness.org 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/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive.growbusiness.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/9668_image-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210618T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210618T160000 DTSTAMP:20260417T164159 CREATED:20210419T193426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210419T193426Z UID:9782-1624024800-1624032000@archive.growbusiness.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210616T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210616T120000 DTSTAMP:20260417T164159 CREATED:20210602T200629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210615T200611Z UID:10386-1623841200-1623844800@archive.growbusiness.org 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/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive.growbusiness.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/10386_image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210614T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210614T160000 DTSTAMP:20260417T164159 CREATED:20210518T185653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210518T185653Z UID:10185-1623682800-1623686400@archive.growbusiness.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210611T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210611T160000 DTSTAMP:20260417T164159 CREATED:20210513T185910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210513T190033Z UID:10116-1623420000-1623427200@archive.growbusiness.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210609T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210609T110000 DTSTAMP:20260417T164159 CREATED:20210524T200547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T200639Z UID:10262-1623232800-1623236400@archive.growbusiness.org 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/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive.growbusiness.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/10262_image-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210602T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210602T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T164159 CREATED:20210513T184354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210513T184354Z UID:10115-1622635200-1622638800@archive.growbusiness.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210527T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210527T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T164159 CREATED:20210413T200645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210527T200655Z UID:9666-1622120400-1622124000@archive.growbusiness.org 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/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive.growbusiness.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/9666_image-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210526T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210526T193000 DTSTAMP:20260417T164159 CREATED:20210510T145910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T145910Z UID:10070-1622052000-1622057400@archive.growbusiness.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210524T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210524T160000 DTSTAMP:20260417T164159 CREATED:20210419T191057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210419T191057Z UID:9781-1621864800-1621872000@archive.growbusiness.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210520T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210520T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T164159 CREATED:20210428T185735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210428T185735Z UID:9911-1621512000-1621515600@archive.growbusiness.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210519T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210519T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T164159 CREATED:20210426T200618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210518T200601Z UID:9877-1621425600-1621429200@archive.growbusiness.org SUMMARY:Leadership Coaching Principles for Developing Reports DESCRIPTION:Join us in welcoming Lorraine Medici\, Director of Training and Development as she shares about coaching mindset benefits!\n\n\nPlease note: this is a virtual class and a Zoom link will be sent to you by 11:00 AM the day of the event. \nIn 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. \n In this presentation\, participants will learn about: \n * Coaching mindset benefits of developing others \n * Traits of a coaching leader \n * Key skill of being a coaching leader \n \nFacilitator Bio: Lorraine Medici\, Director of Training and Development at Express Employment Professionals \nAs 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. URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/leadership-coaching-principles-for-developing-reports/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive.growbusiness.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/9877_image-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210519T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210519T120000 DTSTAMP:20260417T164159 CREATED:20210511T190052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210511T190638Z UID:10087-1621418400-1621425600@archive.growbusiness.org SUMMARY:Hearing All Voices: Small Business Workshop & Listening Session with the IRS DESCRIPTION: URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/hearing-all-voices-small-business-workshop-listening-session-with-the-irs/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210518T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210518T093000 DTSTAMP:20260417T164159 CREATED:20210428T181127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210428T181127Z UID:9907-1621326600-1621330200@archive.growbusiness.org SUMMARY:Let's Talk Business: Business Financials DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/lets-talk-business-business-financials/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210510T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210510T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T164159 CREATED:20210419T183555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210419T183713Z UID:9774-1620648000-1620651600@archive.growbusiness.org SUMMARY:How to Manage Your Event and Tourism Marketing Plan in 2021 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/how-to-manage-your-event-and-tourism-marketing-plan-in-2021/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210504T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210504T163000 DTSTAMP:20260417T164159 CREATED:20210405T200600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210504T200624Z UID:9558-1620140400-1620145800@archive.growbusiness.org SUMMARY:The Power of Vision: Harness Your WHY! DESCRIPTION:During this dynamic\, fun\, and experiential session\, you will unlock the power of vision so you can harness your why\, what AND how.\n\n\nPlease note: this is a virtual class and a Zoom link will be sent to you by 1:00 PM the day of the event. \n\nDo you crave more work-life balance and want to feel productive & energized?\nWould you like to be motivated by a deep sense of purpose?\nHave you wished you could move toward your goals with more confidence & clarity?\nAre you pouring your heart & soul into your work without the success you’d really love to see? \nDo you want to achieve greater & more satisfying results with less effort and more ease? \n\nIf any of these questions resonate with you\, then you are going to love this interactive virtual workshop! \nYou will learn how to: \n\nEvaluate & define “full spectrum success” for yourself… and mission-based methods for measuring it.\nDive into your vision & values to design your ideal work-life balance… and test that it’s right for you long-term.\nOverride the #1 factor that causes entrepreneurs to lose steam so you can stay motivated & energized while going after your dream.\nImplement simple thinking strategies that will increase confidence & clarity and reduce fear\, doubt\, and worry.\nAnd much more! URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/the-power-of-vision-harness-your-why/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive.growbusiness.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/9558_image-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210504T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210504T120000 DTSTAMP:20260417T164159 CREATED:20210427T200616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210503T200640Z UID:9892-1620126000-1620129600@archive.growbusiness.org SUMMARY:Restaurant Revitalization Fund - Small Business Admin. Program Overview DESCRIPTION:Register today for a Restaurant Revitalization Fund information session\, presented by the U.S. Small Business Administration.\n\n\nPlease 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. \nDuring 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. \nBe sure to bring any questions you may have as there will be time for Q&A throughout the session. URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/restaurant-revitalization-fund-small-business-admin-program-overview/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://archive.growbusiness.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/9892_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210424T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210424T123000 DTSTAMP:20260417T164159 CREATED:20210419T181412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210419T181412Z UID:9771-1619254800-1619267400@archive.growbusiness.org SUMMARY:Project GREEN: Virtual Economic Empowerment Conference DESCRIPTION: URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/project-green-virtual-economic-empowerment-conference/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210423T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210423T160000 DTSTAMP:20260417T164159 CREATED:20210419T185930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210419T185930Z UID:9777-1619186400-1619193600@archive.growbusiness.org SUMMARY:Why a Business Plan is Critical (and How to Create It) DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/why-a-business-plan-is-critical-and-how-to-create-it/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210422T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210422T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T164159 CREATED:20210413T200640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210421T200831Z UID:9664-1619096400-1619100000@archive.growbusiness.org SUMMARY:Money $ense Boot Camp with Comerica Bank Part 1 DESCRIPTION: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!\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 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: \n\nCleaning up your credit report\nPreparing for access to capital\nHow the history effects your business operations\n\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-with-comerica-bank-part-1/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive.growbusiness.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/9664_image-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210413T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210413T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T164159 CREATED:20210326T155912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210326T155912Z UID:9405-1618318800-1618322400@archive.growbusiness.org SUMMARY:SCORE Webinar: Your Money. Your Business. Your Life. Funding and Financing Your Black-Owned Business DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin four-time entrepreneur Ramon Ray to get his real-world insights and best practices for financing your business and funding your growth. \nYou’ll learn: \n\nHow to be attractive to lending partners\nFunding options to consider\nHow to develop your business pitch\nHow to finance and grow your business.\nAbout 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.\n\nHe’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. URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/score-webinar-your-money-your-business-your-life-funding-and-financing-your-black-owned-business/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210408T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210408T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T164159 CREATED:20210326T201034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210407T200600Z UID:9409-1617886800-1617890400@archive.growbusiness.org SUMMARY:What to Know About Your Business Financials DESCRIPTION:Register today for an interactive session with Tamara Jackson -Gatewood\, Assistant VP Branch Manager at The Huntington National Bank!\n\n\nPlease note: this is a virtual class and a Zoom link will be sent to you by 10:00 AM the day of the event. \nJoin 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. \nThe 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. \nKey Points: \n1. Separating Business Finances From Personal Finances \n2. Payroll and Ways to Make it Easier \n3. Overview of Different Business Financials including the Income Statement\, P&L Statement\, and Cash Flow Projections \n4. Preparing Yourself For Business Lending \n*Please be prepared to join this interactive workshop with both video and audio if possible.* \nFacilitator Bio: \nTamara brings over 20 years of expertise in financial services\, personal and business banking\, and retail banking leadership to the West Michigan area.\n \nTamara 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. URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/what-to-know-about-your-business-financials/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive.growbusiness.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/9409_image-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210331T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210331T193000 DTSTAMP:20260417T164159 CREATED:20210224T192414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210224T192414Z UID:8808-1617213600-1617219000@archive.growbusiness.org SUMMARY:Culinary Conversations Workshop: The Do’s and Don’ts of Food Licensing DESCRIPTION: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! \nHear 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! \nSPEAKERS:\nKendra 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. \nRyan 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. \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. \nVIEW LIVE STREAM HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rONlopFT0C4 \n________________________________________________________________ \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-the-dos-and-donts-of-food-licensing/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive.growbusiness.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/CC_march_2021_flyer_print.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR