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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/
LOCATION:MI
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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/
LOCATION:MI
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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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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:20210519T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210519T120000
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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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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/
LOCATION:MI
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SUMMARY:Grow North: Make Your Home Based Business Flourish
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URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/grow-north-make-your-home-based-business-flourish/
LOCATION:Online
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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/
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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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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/
LOCATION:MI
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