A course designed for individuals who want to launch their small business. Develop a business plan in six hours. Class Topics Include: Mission, Vision, and Values Personal Finances Market Analysis Products and Services Marketing Strategy Operations Business Finance Business Plan PDF

This workshop presented by Cooper People Group provides support for entrepreneurs dealing with hiring challenges. The workshop covers topics such as when to hire, choosing between contractors and employees, where to find employees, recruit staff, salary considerations, interview strategies, background checks, onboarding procedures, and more. The workshop aims to help build an effective hiring process […]

Presented by Comerica Bank. This module of the Business Expansion Series will cover business financing options and the necessary steps to prepare for a loan. 

Participants will learn about marketing and social media strategies to gain a competitive advantage, led by a representative from Comerica Bank.

The module provides a summary of business financial management, aiming to assist participants in grasping the advantages financial management can bring to their business, led by a representative from Comerica Bank.

The module emphasizes the importance of planning as a crucial skill for business owners, led by a representative from Comerica Bank.

Join the Grow Team to begin working on the foundational sections of your start up business plan. This workshop is ideal for new businesses. This is a 6 hour workshop designed to help you prepare your business plan!

Join us for an evening filled with inspiring stories from four West Michigan food entrepreneurs! Starting at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, October 22 at the Downtown Market, guests will hear from a dynamic lineup of successful West Michigan food business owners, each with their own compelling story. From the initial spark of inspiration to overcoming […]

In this educational program, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of federal taxation, tailored specifically for business owners and entrepreneurs. By the end of the program, participants will have some knowledge of best practices and planning to ensure their business is operating in a tax-efficient manner, allowing them to maximize savings and […]

Join us on Thursday, November 14th, 2024 from 5:30pm -7pm at 1333 Alger Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 for our Quarterly Goal planning workshop catered to new and start up entrepreneurs who would like assistance planning out the first  quarter of the year.  This will be an opportunity for entrepreneurs to maximize on their […]

HAVE AN IDEA FOR A FOOD BUSINESS? NOT SURE HOW TO GET STARTED OR WHERE TO LOOK TO FOR HELP? Grand Rapids is quickly becoming known for being an entrepreneurial support hub and we're here to help make your idea into a business! But what are Entrepreneurial Support Organizations (ESO's) and what organizations are there […]

This session is being held in English only. This workshop is designed to simplify the complex world of business taxes, helping entrepreneurs save time, reduce stress, and avoid costly mistakes.  In this 90-minute session, entrepreneurs will learn:  -Key tax terminology every business owner should know. -How to identify the right business structure for tax purposes. - Some tips on […]