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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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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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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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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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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201124T140000
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DTSTAMP:20260420T105615
CREATED:20200922T144534Z
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201119T120000
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SUMMARY:What's New with Today's Workforce Regulations
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Mary L. Tabin\, Attorney at Law\, Miller Johnson.\n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT. A ZOOM LINK WILL BE SENT OUT PRIOR TO THE EVENT. \nIt’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.\n \n\nThis 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! \nMs. 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.\n \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. \nIt’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.\n \n\nThis 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! \nMs. 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. \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/whats-new-with-todays-workforce-regulations-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201119T120000
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CREATED:20201029T154355Z
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SUMMARY:What's New with Today's Workforce Regulations
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Mary L. Tabin\, Attorney at Law\, Miller Johnson.\n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT. A ZOOM LINK WILL BE SENT OUT PRIOR TO THE EVENT. \nIt’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.\n \n\nThis 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! \nMs. 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.\n \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. \nIt’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.\n \n\nThis 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! \nMs. 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.\n \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/whats-new-with-todays-workforce-regulations/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201117T140000
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SUMMARY:Cyber Security and Your Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to protect your small business against cybersecurity scams and the top ways to better cybersecure your business.\n\n\n\nPlease note: this is a virtual class and a Zoom link will be sent to you by 12:00 PM the day of the event. \nJoin 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. \n\nYou will leave with the webinar with the following takeaways:\n \n\n1. A general understanding of current cyber-scams\n \n2. A general understanding of current Covid-19 cyber-scams\n \n3. The top 5 things you can do today to better protect your small business from cyber-scams \nScott 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.
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/cyber-security-and-your-small-business-2/
LOCATION:Online\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201117T140000
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SUMMARY:Cyber Security and Your Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to protect your small business against cybersecurity scams and the top ways to better cybersecure your business.\n\n\n\nPlease note: this is a virtual class and a Zoom link will be sent to you by 12:00 PM the day of the event. \nJoin 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. \n\nYou will leave with the webinar with the following takeaways:\n \n\n1. A general understanding of current cyber-scams\n \n2. A general understanding of current Covid-19 cyber-scams\n \n3. The top 5 things you can do today to better protect your small business from cyber-scams \nScott 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.
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/cyber-security-and-your-small-business/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201105T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201105T103000
DTSTAMP:20260420T105615
CREATED:20200922T144534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201104T170522Z
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL Intro to GROW 11/5 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 11/5) \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-11-5-at-1000-am/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201104T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201104T123000
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CREATED:20201014T161621Z
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SUMMARY:How to Spend Less on Marketing & Sell More!
DESCRIPTION:Register today to learn about the Clear Roadmap to Growing Your Business in Difficult Times.\n\n\n\nPLEASE 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) \nYour 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.  \nSonja 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. \nDuring this webinar\, we will discuss the following… \n-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.  \n-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.  \n-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.  \nDon’t delay\, register today! Spots are limited. \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/how-to-spend-less-on-marketing-sell-more/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201029T100000
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CREATED:20201026T145506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201027T202733Z
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SUMMARY:Preparing Your Retail Business for the Holiday Season
DESCRIPTION:October 29 29 @ 10-11 am\n \nJoin 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. \nTo learn about this and much more\, register today! Don’t delay\, space for this session is limited. \nWith 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. \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/preparing-your-retail-business-for-the-holiday-season-2/
LOCATION:GROW\, 25 Sheldon\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201029T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201029T110000
DTSTAMP:20260420T105615
CREATED:20201020T131513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201027T202733Z
UID:6349-1603965600-1603969200@archive.growbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Preparing Your Retail Business for the Holiday Season
DESCRIPTION:Register today to learn specific ways to successfully prepare your retail business for the holidays!\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 10/29) \nJoin 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.  \nTo learn about this and much more\, register today! Don’t delay\, space for this session is limited.  \nWith 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. \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/preparing-your-retail-business-for-the-holiday-season/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201028T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201028T110000
DTSTAMP:20260420T105615
CREATED:20201026T145506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201027T202733Z
UID:6358-1603879200-1603882800@archive.growbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Las Experiencias de esta Pandemia (Resilience during this Pandemic)
DESCRIPTION:Miércoles 28 de Octubre @ 10 am\n\nGROW ha invitado a un panel Latino para una conversación acerca de nuestra actual situación.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAcerca de este evento \n\n\nIMPORTANTE: Esta sesión se ofrecerá en español \nTENGA 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) \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 (Wednesday\, October 28) \nComo parte de la celebración del Mes de Herencia Hispana\, GROW ha invitado a un panel Latino para una conversación acerca de nuestra actual situación. \nAcompáñenos 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. \nAs part of the Hispanic Heritage month\, GROW has invited a Latino panel to share their journey navigating the pandemic. \nJoin 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. \n\nRegístrese para reservar su lugar\nDebido a los requisitos de registro\, solo puede registrarse para un boleto por pedido. Cualquier asistente adicional deberá registrarse por separado.\nTodas las preguntas de registro son necesarias para informar a la Administración de Pequeñas Empresas (SBA)\n\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/las-experiencias-de-esta-pandemia-resilience-during-this-pandemic-2/
LOCATION:GROW\, 25 Sheldon\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201028T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201028T110000
DTSTAMP:20260420T105615
CREATED:20201018T050117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201027T202733Z
UID:6091-1603879200-1603882800@archive.growbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Las Experiencias de esta Pandemia (Resilience during this Pandemic)
DESCRIPTION:GROW ha invitado a un panel Latino para una conversación acerca de nuestra actual situación.\n\n\n\nIMPORTANTE: Esta sesión se ofrecerá en español\nTENGA 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) \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 (Wednesday\, October 28) \nComo parte de la celebración del Mes de Herencia Hispana\, GROW ha invitado a un panel Latino para una conversación acerca de nuestra actual situación. \nAcompáñenos 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. \n As part of the Hispanic Heritage month\, GROW has invited a Latino panel to share their journey navigating the pandemic.  \nJoin 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. \n\nRegístrese para reservar su lugar\nDebido a los requisitos de registro\, solo puede registrarse para un boleto por pedido. Cualquier asistente adicional deberá registrarse por separado.\nTodas las preguntas de registro son necesarias para informar a la Administración de Pequeñas Empresas (SBA)\n\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/las-experiencias-de-esta-pandemia-resilience-during-this-pandemic/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201027T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201027T143000
DTSTAMP:20260420T105615
CREATED:20200922T144534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T002717Z
UID:6006-1603807200-1603809000@archive.growbusiness.org
SUMMARY:VIRTUAL Intro to GROW 10/27 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 10/27) \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-10-27-at-200-pm/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201022T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201022T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T105615
CREATED:20201005T180839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201012T184909Z
UID:6083-1603364400-1603368000@archive.growbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Social Media Marketing Guide During COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:Register today to join Lindsey Griffith from ThrivePOP as she shares a detailed look at the numerous opportunities there are to use Social Media to elevate your business during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Lindsey Griffith is ThrivePOP’s Creative Content Specialist\, working within social media marketing and advertising. Lindsey has managed several social media accounts through COVID-19 and has assisted online profiles in increasing presence during the ongoing crisis. \nLindsey will dive deep into the Facebook and Instagram algorithm during 2020 and show just how you can utilize these tools to help your business succeed. Register today! \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/social-media-marketing-guide-during-covid-19-2/
LOCATION:GROW\, 25 Sheldon\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201022T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201022T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T105615
CREATED:20200922T144533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201022T201029Z
UID:6005-1603364400-1603368000@archive.growbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Social Media Marketing Guide During COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to take advantage of all the available social media tools to positively impact your business during COVID-19!\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 10/22) \nRegister today to join Lindsey Griffith from ThrivePOP as she shares a detailed look at the numerous opportunities there are to use Social Media to elevate your business during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Lindsey Griffith is ThrivePOP’s Creative Content Specialist\, working within social media marketing and advertising. Lindsey has managed several social media accounts through COVID-19 and has assisted online profiles in increasing presence during the ongoing crisis. \nLindsey will dive deep into the Facebook and Instagram algorithm during 2020 and show just how you can utilize these tools to help your business succeed. Register today! \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/social-media-marketing-guide-during-covid-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201015T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201015T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T105615
CREATED:20200922T144533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201009T143400Z
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SUMMARY:How to Navigate Kids in School and Moms/Caregivers at Work
DESCRIPTION:Register today to join a conversation with leaders like you!\n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT. A ZOOM LINK WILL BE SENT OUT BY 10:00 AM ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT (Thursday 10/15) \n      Being a working mom or caregiver is stressful. The pandemic takes that stress to a whole new level. The pandemic didn’t create the working moms’ struggle. But it made it impossible to ignore. Have you considered the mental and emotional impact of the pandemic on working moms/caregivers at your organization? Should we return to business-as-usual?  \n      If you are a mom/caregiver or have mothers on your team\, gain insights that will make this year a launch pad for success at work and at home. Attend a free webinar hosted by Davenport University and GROW (Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women) on October 15 at 11 a.m.  \nWhy attend? \n\nUnderstand how balancing work and the unusual school year is affecting careers and mental health\nLearn to support to working moms balancing family\, school and a career\nIdentify actions you can take to support innovation and creativity at home and at work\n\nRegistration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1dxMU52cUQhHLIN9IFyV6pioTXY5Fqnwckpk3rzpLq0Q/viewform?edit_requested=true   \n \nYour hosts: \nKrista Flynn\, Regional President at TCF Bank \nKrista is the Regional President for TCF Bank’s West Michigan region. Previously\, Krista led the commercial team at PNC bank in West Michigan for six years. She also held various positions within asset-based lending\, credit underwriting\, the automotive specialty group and middle-market banking at JPMorgan Chase and its predecessors for the first 18 years of her banking career. Krista is highly involved in the community\, with a particular focus on K-Connect\, Kids’ Food Basket\, ACG West Michigan and economic development activity throughout Michigan. She is a wife and mother with two sons attending college at Grand Valley State University. \nTrina Poston\, MSA/PMP\, Portfolio Manager at Priority Health \nTrina is a catalyst for positive change with a track record of engaging executives and staff members to generate new ideas and increase overall performance. With over 20 years of experience in managing\, training\, and leading others. Trina has worked in industries such as health care\, higher education\, consulting\, and hospitality. Trina is currently the Portfolio Manager at Priority Health\, and a Professional Facilitator for Davenport University Institute of Professional Excellence. Her passion is leveraging existing human capital to create and implement customer focused solutions and to teach others how to use their skills and potential. \n \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/how-to-navigate-kids-in-school-and-moms-caregivers-at-work/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201014T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201014T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T105615
CREATED:20200922T144532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201015T001635Z
UID:6003-1602676800-1602680400@archive.growbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Google Livestream: Sell Online this Holiday Season with E-Commerce Tools
DESCRIPTION:Register today for this Grow with Google Partner Livestream Event to learn more about helpful tools to stand out online!\n\n\n\nGrow with Google Partner Livestream Event:  \n*This is a virtual event that does not take place at GROW\, instead the livestream can be viewed from any device that connects to the internet.  \nLearn how to sell online to customers as they kick off their holiday\n shopping this season. The livestream will walk through the benefits of setting up an\n online store with Shopify and how to list your products on Google\n Shopping so that you can sell from anywhere.\n \n\nPlus\, learn about more helpful tools to stand out online\, such as Local\n Opportunity Finder and Grow My Store. \n\nDue to registration requirements you may only register for one ticket per order. Any additional individuals will have to register separately.  \nA link will be sent out to individuals prior to the Google Livestream in order to allow participants to watch from any web enabled device.
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/google-livestream-sell-online-this-holiday-season-with-e-commerce-tools/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201001T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201001T103000
DTSTAMP:20260420T105615
CREATED:20200922T144532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201001T125902Z
UID:6002-1601546400-1601548200@archive.growbusiness.org
SUMMARY:VIRTUAL Intro to GROW 10/1 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 10/1) \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-10-1-at-1000-am/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200923T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200923T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T105615
CREATED:20200922T144532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200922T144532Z
UID:6001-1600862400-1600866000@archive.growbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Realize Your Goals Through Stellar Email Writing
DESCRIPTION:Email writing has become a crucial way to reach clients. Although the task may seem simple\, there are many nuances to email writing.\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 (WEDNESDAY 9/23) \nJoin Kellie Roblin\, MFA\, MA\, Learning Design/ Talent Development at Primary Source Studio\, LLC if you are interested in learning more about the follow topics! \n-Write emails that reach your recipient and persuade them \n-Learn how to avoid common email writing pitfalls \n-Practice great writing strategies that you can apply in other contexts \n-Learn to use formatting options that will get your entire message read and considered \n-Ensure your messages answer your recipient’s questions \n-Meet and exceed your email recipient’s expectations \nSnapshot of Topics: – Using bullet points and negative space \n– Using a greeting\, body\, and conclusion \n– Avoiding common grammatical errors \n– Avoiding common spelling errors \n– Framing your message with a goal/outcome \n– Using concise and kind style \n– Sharing enough detail without overwhelming readers  \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/realize-your-goals-through-stellar-email-writing/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200922T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200922T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T105615
CREATED:20200922T144531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200922T144531Z
UID:6000-1600790400-1600794000@archive.growbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Business $ense Boot Camp with Comerica Bank Part I
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\n\n*THIS CLASS WAS PREVIOUSLY OFFERED ON JUNE 30\, 2020 & IS BEING OFFERED AGAIN DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND* \nPlease note: this is a virtual event and a Zoom link will be sent to you by 2:00 PM on the day of the event. \nJoin us for this webinar 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 a 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.\nPlease note that the Business $ense Boot Camp series will be recorded and saved on the GROW Youtube page\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.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*THIS CLASS WAS PREVIOUSLY OFFERED ON JUNE 30\, 2020 & IS BEING OFFERED AGAIN DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND* \nPlease note: this is a virtual event and a Zoom link will be sent to you by 2:00 PM on the day of the event. \nJoin us for this webinar 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 a 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.\nPlease note that the Business $ense Boot Camp series will be recorded and saved on the GROW Youtube page \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/business-ense-boot-camp-with-comerica-bank-part-i/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200922T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200922T143000
DTSTAMP:20260420T105615
CREATED:20200922T144531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200922T144531Z
UID:5999-1600783200-1600785000@archive.growbusiness.org
SUMMARY:VIRTUAL Intro to GROW 9/22 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 9/22) \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-9-22-at-200-pm/
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