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Project GREEN: Virtual Economic Empowerment Conference
2021-04-24 09:00 - 12:30 (America/Detroit) | 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.

Interactive Workshop: Marketing 101
2021-03-23 18:00 - 21:00
Register today for an interactive session with Yelena Wells, Vice President of Business Development at Elite One Media

Please note: this is a virtual class and a Zoom link will be sent to you by 2:00 PM the day of the event.
GROW’s first evening workshop of 2021 is back from 6:00-9:00PM and the topic will be Marketing 101!
Are 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.
The 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.
*Please be prepared to join this interactive workshop with both video and audio.*
Yelena 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.

Recharging When You Are Emotionally Drained
2021-03-11 11:00 - 12:00
Register today for an interactive session with Dr. Valencia Agnew, Founder of Adolescent & Family Behavioral Health Services!

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.
We 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.
Dr. 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.
While 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.
To find out more visit: https://www.valenciaagnew.com/

Virtual Meetings and How to Avoid Zoom Doom
2021-02-17 09:00 - 10:00
Register today to join Cynthia Kay, President of CK and CO to learn more about the good, bad, and ugly facts of communicating virtually!

Please note: this is a virtual class and a Zoom link will be sent to you by 5:00 PM the day before the event.
If 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:
• Why virtual events fail
• What kind of information should be shared
• Resources to help you prepare if you want to be successful
• Security and infrastructure concerns
• Examples of successful virtual events to grow your business and more
Cynthia 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.
She 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.
CK & 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.
To find out more visit: www.thinkck.com and www.cynthiakaybiz.com

Branding Matters- How Are You Building Your Brand?
2021-02-04 13:00 - 14:00
Register today to join Creative Branding Guy, Ricardo O’Neal as he shares WHY BRANDING MATTERS!

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.
According 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.
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.

VIRTUAL Intro to GROW 1/14 at 10:00 am
2021-01-14 10:00 - 11:00
Starting or growing your business? Learn all about what GROW has to offer!

PLEASE 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)
Intro 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.
Note that Intro to GROW is a pre-requisite to all other GROW resources.

Please register to reserve your spot.
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 required for reporting purposes to the Small Business Administration (SBA)

VIRTUAL Intro to GROW 12/15 at 2:00 pm
2020-12-15 14:00 - 14:30
Starting or growing your business? Learn all about what GROW has to offer!

PLEASE 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)
Intro 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.
Note that Intro to GROW is a pre-requisite to all other GROW resources.

Please register to reserve your spot.
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 required for reporting purposes to the Small Business Administration (SBA)

Skills for Difficult Conversations 12/14 at 9:30 am
2020-12-14 09:30 - 10:30
Presented by Davenport University Institution for Excellence

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT. A ZOOM LINK WILL BE SENT OUT PRIOR TO THE EVENT
Learn to employ the skills for difficult conversations to improve your organization’s performance.
Leslie 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.
She 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.

Please register to reserve your spot.
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 required for reporting purposes to the Small Business Administration (SBA)

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT. A ZOOM LINK WILL BE SENT OUT PRIOR TO THE EVENT
Learn to employ the skills for difficult conversations to improve your organization’s performance.
Leslie 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.
She 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.

Please register to reserve your spot.
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 required for reporting purposes to the Small Business Administration (SBA)

VIRTUAL Intro to GROW 12/3 at 10:00 am
2020-12-03 10:00 - 10:30
Starting or growing your business? Learn all about what GROW has to offer!

PLEASE 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)
Intro 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.
Note that Intro to GROW is a pre-requisite to all other GROW resources.

Please register to reserve your spot.
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 required for reporting purposes to the Small Business Administration (SBA)

VIRTUAL Intro to GROW 11/24 at 2:00 pm
2020-11-24 14:00 - 14:30
Starting or growing your business? Learn all about what GROW has to offer!

PLEASE 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)
Intro 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.
Note that Intro to GROW is a pre-requisite to all other GROW resources.

Please register to reserve your spot.
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 required for reporting purposes to the Small Business Administration (SBA)

What's New with Today's Workforce Regulations
2020-11-19 12:00 - 13:00
Presented by Mary L. Tabin, Attorney at Law, Miller Johnson.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT. A ZOOM LINK WILL BE SENT OUT PRIOR TO THE EVENT.
It’s often said that the only constant in life is change. That adage certainly holds true in the employment realm. Employers are reeling to keep up with new state laws and local ordinances. And although we have not seen significant change to federal employment laws, the interpretation of those laws, and regulations enforcing those laws, have likewise been in flux.

This presentation will update you on the latest changes, including paid medical leave, recreational marijuana, sexual orientation and gender identity, protected concerted activity, and white collar exemptions. And if history is any guide, we can expect more change between now and the presentation!
Ms. Tabin represents owners, executives and human resource professionals for family-owned and privately-held businesses of all sizes. She is also counsel to employers and managers of major providers in the health care industry. She provides day-to-day HR guidance in areas such as employee relations, retention, employee handbooks/policies and employment contracts including non-compete agreements and restrictive covenants. Ms. Tabin has vast experience in counseling on issues related to discrimination, harassment and retaliation. She also works with clients regarding compliance with laws governing wage and hour (FLSA), leaves of absence (FMLA), disability accommodation (ADA), and health and safety (OSHA/MIOSHA). Because she provides training in all of these areas, she is highly sought after as a speaker and for interviews.

Please register to reserve your spot
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 required for reporting purposes to the Small Business Administration (SBA)

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT. A ZOOM LINK WILL BE SENT OUT PRIOR TO THE EVENT.
It’s often said that the only constant in life is change. That adage certainly holds true in the employment realm. Employers are reeling to keep up with new state laws and local ordinances. And although we have not seen significant change to federal employment laws, the interpretation of those laws, and regulations enforcing those laws, have likewise been in flux.

This presentation will update you on the latest changes, including paid medical leave, recreational marijuana, sexual orientation and gender identity, protected concerted activity, and white collar exemptions. And if history is any guide, we can expect more change between now and the presentation!
Ms. Tabin represents owners, executives and human resource professionals for family-owned and privately-held businesses of all sizes. She is also counsel to employers and managers of major providers in the health care industry. She provides day-to-day HR guidance in areas such as employee relations, retention, employee handbooks/policies and employment contracts including non-compete agreements and restrictive covenants. Ms. Tabin has vast experience in counseling on issues related to discrimination, harassment and retaliation. She also works with clients regarding compliance with laws governing wage and hour (FLSA), leaves of absence (FMLA), disability accommodation (ADA), and health and safety (OSHA/MIOSHA). Because she provides training in all of these areas, she is highly sought after as a speaker and for interviews.

Please register to reserve your spot
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 required for reporting purposes to the Small Business Administration (SBA)

Cyber Security and Your Small Business
2020-11-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Online, US
Learn how to protect your small business against cybersecurity scams and the top ways to better cybersecure your business.

Please note: this is a virtual class and a Zoom link will be sent to you by 12:00 PM the day of the event.
Join Scott Taber, Michigan SBDC Cybersecurity Awareness Program Specialist, for this informative webinar as we discuss how to protect your small business against cybersecurity scams and the top 5 things you can do today to better cybersecure your business. Come learn about the many different cyber-scams, including Covid-19 specific scams. Security experts are seeing everything from phishing emails, suspicious text messages, phone calls, and even fake websites. We will be discussing and showing what real life cyber-scams look like during this session.

You will leave with the webinar with the following takeaways:

1. A general understanding of current cyber-scams

2. A general understanding of current Covid-19 cyber-scams

3. The top 5 things you can do today to better protect your small business from cyber-scams
Scott Taber Scott is a cyber-security professional passionate about raising awareness of every day cyber threats and trends. Prior to joining the Michigan SBDC, Scott served as an IT Security Analyst at Ferris State University for 3 years. As an IT Security Analyst, he managed full disk encryption, mobile device management, Office365 security policies, and provided security awareness training through multiple platforms. He has assisted with incident response, vulnerability and risk assessments, data loss prevention, and data security access. Scott graduated from Ferris State University in 2012 with a degree in Information Security and Intelligence and obtained a program certificate in Geographic Information Systems. He also received a degree in Criminal Justice from Ferris State University in 2009.

Cyber Security and Your Small Business
2020-11-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Online

VIRTUAL Intro to GROW 11/5 at 10:00 am
2020-11-05 10:00 - 10:30
Starting or growing your business? Learn all about what GROW has to offer!

PLEASE 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 11/5)
Intro 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.
Note that Intro to GROW is a pre-requisite to all other GROW resources.

Please register to reserve your spot.
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 required for reporting purposes to the Small Business Administration (SBA)

How to Spend Less on Marketing & Sell More!
2020-11-04 11:30 - 12:30
Register today to learn about the Clear Roadmap to Growing Your Business in Difficult Times.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT. A ZOOM LINK WILL BE SENT OUT BY 10:00 AM ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT (Wednesday November 4, 2020)
Your marketing should be easy, work for you, and make you money. Join Sonja Jobson as she helps you streamline your marketing efforts and grow your business.
Sonja Jobson is the Founder of Fresh Coast Creative, a Grand Rapids marketing agency, and a StoryBrand Certified Guide. She helps small business owners grow their companies with simple marketing that works so they can spend more of their time on what they do best.
During this webinar, we will discuss the following…
-Do You struggle when talking about your product or service? We’ll talk about the 3-step process you can implement into your conversations that get more people interested so you can sell more.
-Are you frustrated with your website and how it’s not bringing in leads for your business? We’ll cover the four elements you must have on your website to convert more sales.
-Are you not sure how to communicate with your customers via e-mail? We’ll talk about the two critical e-mail campaigns you must have in place if you want to make money while you sleep.
Don’t delay, register today! Spots are limited.

Please register to reserve your spot
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 required for reporting purposes to the Small Business Administration (SBA)

Preparing Your Retail Business for the Holiday Season
2020-10-29 10:00 - 11:00 | GROW, 25 Sheldon, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
October 29 29 @ 10-11 am

Join Michelle Krick, retail consultant, fashion expert, wardrobe stylist and personal shopper with over 30 years of retail industry experience as she breaks down the important steps to truly prepare yourself and your business for the upcoming holiday season. Michelle will encourage you to think about the important questions such as, “How am I prepped?” “What drove business last year and what is my strategy for incremental growth?” and “What are the current trends for the 2020 holiday season?” Michelle will address many of these questions and more as she discusses the importance of in season management, as well as a clearance strategy and driving January sales.
To learn about this and much more, register today! Don’t delay, space for this session is limited.
With nearly 30 years experience in the business side of retail and 3+ years as a Wardrobe Stylist and Personal Shopper, Michelle Krick has a unique perspective that allows her to evaluate a business from multiple angles. Michelle has taken her skill set from her corporate career specializing in managing, planning, buying (buying and Divisional Merchandise Manager) for some of the biggest names in retail (Nordstrom, Marshall Field’s, Macy’s, Meijer, and more) and brought it to support local shops and boutiques as a Retail Consultant. Michelle specializes in targeting any issues within your business, be it buying strategies, merchandising, financial planning, customer relations, social media strategies and marketing. Through a collaborative process, Michelle not only identifies and solves sales driving opportunities and problems, she works with you to set and reach both short and long-term goals all with the objective of making your business a success.

Please register to reserve your spot
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 required for reporting purposes to the Small Business Administration (SBA)

Preparing Your Retail Business for the Holiday Season
2020-10-29 10:00 - 11:00
Register today to learn specific ways to successfully prepare your retail business for the holidays!

PLEASE 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 10/29)
Join Michelle Krick, retail consultant, fashion expert, wardrobe stylist and personal shopper with over 30 years of retail industry experience as she breaks down the important steps to truly prepare yourself and your business for the upcoming holiday season. Michelle will encourage you to think about the important questions such as, “How am I prepped?” “What drove business last year and what is my strategy for incremental growth?” and “What are the current trends for the 2020 holiday season?” Michelle will address many of these questions and more as she discusses the importance of in season management, as well as a clearance strategy and driving January sales.
To learn about this and much more, register today! Don’t delay, space for this session is limited.
With nearly 30 years experience in the business side of retail and 3+ years as a Wardrobe Stylist and Personal Shopper, Michelle Krick has a unique perspective that allows her to evaluate a business from multiple angles. Michelle has taken her skill set from her corporate career specializing in managing, planning, buying (buying and Divisional Merchandise Manager) for some of the biggest names in retail (Nordstrom, Marshall Field’s, Macy’s, Meijer, and more) and brought it to support local shops and boutiques as a Retail Consultant. Michelle specializes in targeting any issues within your business, be it buying strategies, merchandising, financial planning, customer relations, social media strategies and marketing. Through a collaborative process, Michelle not only identifies and solves sales driving opportunities and problems, she works with you to set and reach both short and long-term goals all with the objective of making your business a success.

Please register to reserve your spot
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 required for reporting purposes to the Small Business Administration (SBA)

Las Experiencias de esta Pandemia (Resilience during this Pandemic)
2020-10-28 10:00 - 11:00 | GROW, 25 Sheldon, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
Miércoles 28 de Octubre @ 10 am

GROW ha invitado a un panel Latino para una conversación acerca de nuestra actual situación.

Acerca de este evento

IMPORTANTE: Esta sesión se ofrecerá en español
TENGA EN CUENTA QUE ESTE ES UN EVENTO VIRTUAL. SE ENVIARÁ UN ENLACE DE ZOOM A LAS 9:00 AM DEL DÍA DEL EVENTO (miércoles 28 de octubre)
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT. A ZOOM LINK WILL BE SENT OUT BY 9:00 AM ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT (Wednesday, October 28)
Como parte de la celebración del Mes de Herencia Hispana, GROW ha invitado a un panel Latino para una conversación acerca de nuestra actual situación.
Acompáñenos a una conversación con dueños de pequeños negocios: “Las experiencias de esta pandemia” donde escucharemos como diferentes líderes de la comunidad han llevado a cabo los protocolos de seguridad para proteger la salud en sus establecimientos, al igual del impacto en sus ventas en estos últimos meses. Los panelistas incluirán a Paola Mendivil de El Granjero Mexican Grill, Gricelda Mata de Lindo Mexico, Mireya Correa de Mireya Beauty & Grooming, y Judith Díaz, Supermercado La Victoria.
As part of the Hispanic Heritage month, GROW has invited a Latino panel to share their journey navigating the pandemic.
Join us in a conversation with small business owners: “Resilience during this pandemic” where we will hear how different community leaders have carried out safety protocols to protect health in their establishments, as well as the impact on their sales in recent months. Panelists will include Paola Mendivil from El Granjero Mexican Grill, Gricelda Mata from Lindo Mexico, Mireya Correa from Mireya Beauty & Grooming, and Judith Diaz, Supermercado La Victoria.

Regístrese para reservar su lugar
Debido a los requisitos de registro, solo puede registrarse para un boleto por pedido. Cualquier asistente adicional deberá registrarse por separado.
Todas las preguntas de registro son necesarias para informar a la Administración de Pequeñas Empresas (SBA)

Please register to reserve your spot
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 required for reporting purposes to the Small Business Administration (SBA)

Las Experiencias de esta Pandemia (Resilience during this Pandemic)
2020-10-28 10:00 - 11:00
GROW ha invitado a un panel Latino para una conversación acerca de nuestra actual situación.

IMPORTANTE: Esta sesión se ofrecerá en español
TENGA EN CUENTA QUE ESTE ES UN EVENTO VIRTUAL. SE ENVIARÁ UN ENLACE DE ZOOM A LAS 9:00 AM DEL DÍA DEL EVENTO (miércoles 28 de octubre)
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT. A ZOOM LINK WILL BE SENT OUT BY 9:00 AM ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT (Wednesday, October 28)
Como parte de la celebración del Mes de Herencia Hispana, GROW ha invitado a un panel Latino para una conversación acerca de nuestra actual situación.
Acompáñenos a una conversación con dueños de pequeños negocios: “Las experiencias de esta pandemia” donde escucharemos como diferentes líderes de la comunidad han llevado a cabo los protocolos de seguridad para proteger la salud en sus establecimientos, al igual del impacto en sus ventas en estos últimos meses. Los panelistas incluirán a Paola Mendivil de El Granjero Mexican Grill, Gricelda Mata de Lindo Mexico, Mireya Correa de Mireya Beauty & Grooming, y Judith Díaz, Supermercado La Victoria.
As part of the Hispanic Heritage month, GROW has invited a Latino panel to share their journey navigating the pandemic.
Join us in a conversation with small business owners: “Resilience during this pandemic” where we will hear how different community leaders have carried out safety protocols to protect health in their establishments, as well as the impact on their sales in recent months. Panelists will include Paola Mendivil from El Granjero Mexican Grill, Gricelda Mata from Lindo Mexico, Mireya Correa from Mireya Beauty & Grooming, and Judith Diaz, Supermercado La Victoria.

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VIRTUAL Intro to GROW 10/27 at 2:00 pm
2020-10-27 14:00 - 14:30
Starting or growing your business? Learn all about what GROW has to offer!

PLEASE 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 10/27)
Intro 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.
Note that Intro to GROW is a pre-requisite to all other GROW resources.

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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 required for reporting purposes to the Small Business Administration (SBA)
