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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210602T130000
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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
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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
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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
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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
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CREATED: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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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210519T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210519T120000
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CREATED:20210511T190052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210511T190638Z
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SUMMARY:Hearing All Voices: Small Business Workshop & Listening Session with the IRS
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URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/hearing-all-voices-small-business-workshop-listening-session-with-the-irs/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210518T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210518T093000
DTSTAMP:20260417T195124
CREATED:20210428T181127Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210510T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210510T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T195124
CREATED:20210419T183555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210419T183713Z
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SUMMARY:How to Manage Your Event and Tourism Marketing Plan in 2021
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URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/how-to-manage-your-event-and-tourism-marketing-plan-in-2021/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210504T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210504T163000
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210504T110000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210503T200640Z
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210424T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210424T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T195124
CREATED:20210419T181412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210419T181412Z
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SUMMARY:Project GREEN: Virtual Economic Empowerment Conference
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URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/project-green-virtual-economic-empowerment-conference/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210423T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210423T160000
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CREATED:20210419T185930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210419T185930Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210422T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210422T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T195124
CREATED:20210413T200640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210421T200831Z
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210413T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210413T140000
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CREATED:20210326T155912Z
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210408T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210408T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T195124
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210331T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210331T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T195124
CREATED:20210224T192414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210224T192414Z
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210323T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210323T210000
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SUMMARY:Interactive Workshop: Marketing 101
DESCRIPTION:Register today for an interactive session with Yelena Wells\, Vice President of Business Development at Elite One Media\n\n\nPlease note: this is a virtual class and a Zoom link will be sent to you by 2:00 PM the day of the event. \nGROW’s first evening workshop of 2021 is back from 6:00-9:00PM and the topic will be Marketing 101!  \nAre you marketing your business effectively? This session will help you discover how to use your organization’s value proposition to target potential customers and develop a successful marketing campaign. \nThe virtual session will include time where participants are invited to work in real time and receive feedback from the facilitator as well as small group discussion to offer collaboration with other attendees.   \n*Please be prepared to join this interactive workshop with both video and audio.* \nYelena Wells is a Digital Marketing Strategist at Elite One Media. She has a passion for helping businesses develop and grow their marketing strategies. Through Elite One Media\, she offers a wide range of internet marketing services including graphic design\, web design\, social media marketing\, Google Street View virtual tours\, 360° marketing and Search Engine Optimization. The marketing strategies she implements keep businesses competitive\, credible\, and connected in the digital world.
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/interactive-workshop-marketing-101/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210311T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210311T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T195124
CREATED:20210218T200546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210310T200557Z
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SUMMARY:Recharging When You Are Emotionally Drained
DESCRIPTION:Register today for an interactive session with Dr. Valencia Agnew\, Founder of Adolescent & Family Behavioral Health Services!\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. \nWe all know 2020 was more than draining.  While we may have been drained differently and at different levels\, we all found ourselves somewhat depleted at various times.  So now what?  That’s is what we will discuss\, NOW WHAT.  Expect an interactive experience and plan to walk away with some tools you can start using right now. \nDr. Agnew received her masters degree in Counseling Psychology from Western Michigan University\, her doctorate degree from Walden University\, and holds certification as a Dialectical Behavior Therapy therapist (DBTC) with training specific to adults\, adolescents\, and children. Dr. Agnew has also completed Level 3 Practicum Training in the Gottman Method. She has practiced for 18 years and is licensed as an LLP in the state of Michigan to diagnose and treat mental illness as well as perform psychological evaluations\, and she receives supervision from a fully licensed psychologist.  In addition\, she is appointed to sit on the Licensing Board of Psychology. She is committed to excellence by maintaining the highest standards of professionalism\, and through continuing education to stay knowledgeable in up to date techniques\, theories\, and interventions.  Her dedication\, passion\, extensive trainings\, skills\, and warm personality make her a very effective clinician. \nWhile she is a native of Grand Rapids\, Dr. Agnew has had extensive training in the Latin American culture. Her education includes 4 years of college level classes as well as education at Ideal Escuela de Espanol in Cuernevaca (Mexico) studying both the language and the culture.  \nTo find out more visit: https://www.valenciaagnew.com/
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/recharging-when-you-are-emotionally-drained/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210217T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210217T100000
DTSTAMP:20260417T195124
CREATED:20210204T200704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210216T200543Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Meetings and How to Avoid Zoom Doom
DESCRIPTION:Register today to join  Cynthia Kay\, President of CK and CO to learn more about the good\, bad\, and ugly facts of  communicating virtually!\n\n\nPlease note: this is a virtual class and a Zoom link will be sent to you by 5:00 PM the day before the event. \nIf you are tired of virtual meetings you are not alone. But\, the reality is that virtual meetings and events are here for a while. Cynthia Kay\, President of Cynthia Kay and Company Media Production\,  produced countless meetings and events even before the recent pandemic but the number has grown significantly. In this session she shares the good\, the bad and the ugly facts about communicating virtually. She will discuss: \n•	Why virtual events fail \n•	What kind of information should be shared \n•	Resources to help you prepare if you want to be successful \n•	Security and infrastructure concerns \n•	Examples of successful virtual events to grow your business and more \nCynthia Kay founded Cynthia Kay and Company media production which produces high-quality communications for organizations from the Fortune Global 100 to small business. A graduate of Michigan State University\, Kay holds a Masters in Communications from Western Michigan University.   \nShe is the Past Board Chair of the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) and the National Small Business Association (NSBA). She serves on the Board of Michigan Celebrates Small Business (MCSB).  Cynthia and the company have been honored with many awards including several Tellys and Woman Owned Small Business Supplier of the Year from Siemens in 2018. She has been named One of West Michigan’s 50 Most Influential Women 5 times. She is also the recipient of over 30 broadcast awards from UPI\, AP and other news organizations.  \nCK & CO Cynthia has authored several books. She has written for the Washington Post\, has been featured in Time Magazine\, Entrepreneur Magazine’s Ask the Expert and on NPR. Cynthia also testified on behalf of NSBA before the House Committee on Small Business Hearing.  \nTo find out more visit: www.thinkck.com and www.cynthiakaybiz.com
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/virtual-meetings-and-how-to-avoid-zoom-doom/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210204T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210204T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T195124
CREATED:20210119T200550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210204T200657Z
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SUMMARY:Branding Matters- How Are You Building Your Brand?
DESCRIPTION:Register today to join  Creative Branding Guy\, Ricardo O’Neal as he shares WHY BRANDING MATTERS! \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. \nAccording to Aurikk\, “branding is more than just a logo\, it is the heart and soul of your business.” During this session\, Ricardo will challenge you to identify how well you know your businesses’ brand by diving into a number of Brand Identity Observation (BIO) questions. Your BIO will help shape the message you are building for your business.  \nRicardo 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.
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/branding-matters-how-are-you-building-your-brand-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210114T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T195124
CREATED:20210105T200706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T200708Z
UID:7579-1610618400-1610622000@archive.growbusiness.org
SUMMARY:VIRTUAL Intro to GROW 1/14 at 10:00 am
DESCRIPTION:Starting or growing your business? Learn all about what GROW has to offer!\n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT. A ZOOM LINK WILL BE SENT OUT AT 9:00 AM ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT (Thursday 1/14) \nIntro to GROW is an orientation to the resources that GROW has available to entrepreneurs at every stage of their business. Participants will be provided with a business readiness self-assessment to help identify strengths\, weaknesses\, opportunities and threats to your business or business idea. \nNote that Intro to GROW is a pre-requisite to all other GROW resources. \n\nPlease register to reserve your spot.\nDue to registration requirements you may only register for one ticket per order. Any additional attendees will have to register separately.  \nAll registration questions are required for reporting purposes to the Small Business Administration (SBA)
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/virtual-intro-to-grow-1-14-at-1000-am/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201215T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201215T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T195124
CREATED:20201112T200612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201215T200543Z
UID:6404-1608040800-1608042600@archive.growbusiness.org
SUMMARY:VIRTUAL Intro to GROW 12/15 at 2:00 pm
DESCRIPTION:Starting or growing your business? Learn all about what GROW has to offer!\n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT. A ZOOM LINK WILL BE SENT OUT AT 11:00 AM ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT (Tuesday 12/15) \nIntro to GROW is an orientation to the resources that GROW has available to entrepreneurs at every stage of their business. Participants will also take a business readiness self-assessment to help identify strengths\, weaknesses\, opportunities and threats to your business or business idea. \nNote that Intro to GROW is a pre-requisite to all other GROW resources. \n\nPlease register to reserve your spot.\nDue to registration requirements you may only register for one ticket per order. Any additional attendees will have to register separately.  \nAll registration questions are required for reporting purposes to the Small Business Administration (SBA)
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/virtual-intro-to-grow-12-15-at-200-pm-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201215T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201215T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T195124
CREATED:20200922T144535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201215T004848Z
UID:6010-1608040800-1608042600@archive.growbusiness.org
SUMMARY:VIRTUAL Intro to GROW 12/15 at 2:00 pm
DESCRIPTION:Starting or growing your business? Learn all about what GROW has to offer!\n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT. A ZOOM LINK WILL BE SENT OUT AT 11:00 AM ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT (Tuesday 12/15) \nIntro to GROW is an orientation to the resources that GROW has available to entrepreneurs at every stage of their business. Participants will also take a business readiness self-assessment to help identify strengths\, weaknesses\, opportunities and threats to your business or business idea. \nNote that Intro to GROW is a pre-requisite to all other GROW resources. \n\nPlease register to reserve your spot.\nDue to registration requirements you may only register for one ticket per order. Any additional attendees will have to register separately.  \nAll registration questions are required for reporting purposes to the Small Business Administration (SBA)
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/virtual-intro-to-grow-12-15-at-200-pm/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201214T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201214T103000
DTSTAMP:20260417T195124
CREATED:20201201T015638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201214T004154Z
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SUMMARY:Skills for Difficult Conversations 12/14 at 9:30 am
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Davenport University Institution for Excellence\n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT. A ZOOM LINK WILL BE SENT OUT PRIOR TO THE EVENT \nLearn to employ the skills for difficult conversations to improve your organization’s performance. \nLeslie Fiorenzo is the founder of CoachWithLeslie.com and has over 25 years of experience as a Human Resources professional working in the automotive\, distribution\, and packaging industries. Leslie taught Human Resources\, Business\, and Marketing courses as an adjust faculty at Davenport University\, and was an independent consultant with Business Network International (BNI) presenting to hundred of sales professionals and small business owners. \nShe is the author of the book 21 Lessons for Mastering the Difficult Conversations. Leslie earned her Master’s Degree in Human Resource Development from Western Michigan University. \n\nPlease register to reserve your spot.\nDue to registration requirements you may only register for one ticket per order. Any additional attendees will have to register separately.\nAll registration questions are required for reporting purposes to the Small Business Administration (SBA)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT. A ZOOM LINK WILL BE SENT OUT  PRIOR TO THE EVENT \nLearn to employ the skills for difficult conversations to improve your organization’s performance.  \nLeslie Fiorenzo is the founder of CoachWithLeslie.com and has over 25 years of experience as a Human Resources professional working in the automotive\, distribution\, and packaging industries. Leslie taught Human Resources\, Business\, and Marketing courses as an adjust faculty at Davenport University\, and was an independent consultant with Business Network International (BNI) presenting to hundred of sales professionals and small business owners. \nShe is the author of the book 21 Lessons for Mastering the Difficult Conversations. Leslie earned her Master’s Degree in Human Resource Development from Western Michigan University. \n\nPlease register to reserve your spot.\nDue to registration requirements you may only register for one ticket per order. Any additional attendees will have to register separately.  \nAll registration questions are required for reporting purposes to the Small Business Administration (SBA)
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/skills-for-difficult-conversations-12-14-at-930-am-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201214T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201214T103000
DTSTAMP:20260417T195124
CREATED:20201130T205902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201213T200657Z
UID:6570-1607938200-1607941800@archive.growbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Skills for Difficult Conversations 12/14 at 9:30 am
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Davenport University Institution for Excellence\n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT. A ZOOM LINK WILL BE SENT OUT PRIOR TO THE EVENT \nLearn to employ the skills for difficult conversations to improve your organization’s performance. \nLeslie Fiorenzo is the founder of CoachWithLeslie.com and has over 25 years of experience as a Human Resources professional working in the automotive\, distribution\, and packaging industries. Leslie taught Human Resources\, Business\, and Marketing courses as an adjust faculty at Davenport University\, and was an independent consultant with Business Network International (BNI) presenting to hundred of sales professionals and small business owners. \nShe is the author of the book 21 Lessons for Mastering the Difficult Conversations. Leslie earned her Master’s Degree in Human Resource Development from Western Michigan University. \n\nPlease register to reserve your spot.\nDue to registration requirements you may only register for one ticket per order. Any additional attendees will have to register separately.\nAll registration questions are required for reporting purposes to the Small Business Administration (SBA)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT. A ZOOM LINK WILL BE SENT OUT  PRIOR TO THE EVENT \nLearn to employ the skills for difficult conversations to improve your organization’s performance.  \nLeslie Fiorenzo is the founder of CoachWithLeslie.com and has over 25 years of experience as a Human Resources professional working in the automotive\, distribution\, and packaging industries. Leslie taught Human Resources\, Business\, and Marketing courses as an adjust faculty at Davenport University\, and was an independent consultant with Business Network International (BNI) presenting to hundred of sales professionals and small business owners. \nShe is the author of the book 21 Lessons for Mastering the Difficult Conversations. Leslie earned her Master’s Degree in Human Resource Development from Western Michigan University. \n\nPlease register to reserve your spot.\nDue to registration requirements you may only register for one ticket per order. Any additional attendees will have to register separately.  \nAll registration questions are required for reporting purposes to the Small Business Administration (SBA)
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/skills-for-difficult-conversations-12-14-at-930-am/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201203T103000
DTSTAMP:20260417T195124
CREATED:20201112T200605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201202T202934Z
UID:6402-1606989600-1606991400@archive.growbusiness.org
SUMMARY:VIRTUAL Intro to GROW 12/3 at 10:00 am
DESCRIPTION:Starting or growing your business? Learn all about what GROW has to offer!\n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT. A ZOOM LINK WILL BE SENT OUT BY 9:00 AM ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT (THURSDAY 12/3) \nIntro to GROW is an orientation to the resources that GROW has available to entrepreneurs at every stage of their business. Participants will also take a business readiness self-assessment to help identify strengths\, weaknesses\, opportunities and threats to your business or business idea. \nNote that Intro to GROW is a pre-requisite to all other GROW resources. \n\nPlease register to reserve your spot.\nDue to registration requirements you may only register for one ticket per order. Any additional attendees will have to register separately.  \nAll registration questions are required for reporting purposes to the Small Business Administration (SBA)
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/virtual-intro-to-grow-12-3-at-1000-am-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201203T103000
DTSTAMP:20260417T195124
CREATED:20200922T144535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201203T172923Z
UID:6009-1606989600-1606991400@archive.growbusiness.org
SUMMARY:VIRTUAL Intro to GROW 12/3 at 10:00 am
DESCRIPTION:Starting or growing your business? Learn all about what GROW has to offer!\n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT. A ZOOM LINK WILL BE SENT OUT BY 9:00 AM ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT (THURSDAY 12/3) \nIntro to GROW is an orientation to the resources that GROW has available to entrepreneurs at every stage of their business. Participants will also take a business readiness self-assessment to help identify strengths\, weaknesses\, opportunities and threats to your business or business idea. \nNote that Intro to GROW is a pre-requisite to all other GROW resources. \n\nPlease register to reserve your spot.\nDue to registration requirements you may only register for one ticket per order. Any additional attendees will have to register separately.  \nAll registration questions are required for reporting purposes to the Small Business Administration (SBA)
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/virtual-intro-to-grow-12-3-at-1000-am/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201124T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201124T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T195124
CREATED:20201112T200556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201124T200653Z
UID:6400-1606226400-1606228200@archive.growbusiness.org
SUMMARY:VIRTUAL Intro to GROW 11/24 at 2:00 pm
DESCRIPTION:Starting or growing your business? Learn all about what GROW has to offer!\n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT. A ZOOM LINK WILL BE SENT OUT AT 11:00 AM ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT (Tuesday 11/24) \nIntro to GROW is an orientation to the resources that GROW has available to entrepreneurs at every stage of their business. Participants will also take a business readiness self-assessment to help identify strengths\, weaknesses\, opportunities and threats to your business or business idea. \nNote that Intro to GROW is a pre-requisite to all other GROW resources. \n\nPlease register to reserve your spot.\nDue to registration requirements you may only register for one ticket per order. Any additional attendees will have to register separately.  \nAll registration questions are required for reporting purposes to the Small Business Administration (SBA)
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/virtual-intro-to-grow-11-24-at-200-pm-2/
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