Conversaciones Culinarias presenta el siguiente evento para emprendedores en la industria de comida incluyendo banquetes, restaurantes, camiones de comida, entre otros. En este evento se compartirán las bases, procesos y requisitos para abrir un negocio de comida en el Oeste de Michigan.

Building a business is hard work! We’re so excited that you’ve been doing just that! In honor of YOU & Small Business Week, we want to invite you to join us for a day dedicated to the well-being of #Entrepreneurs. We have planned a day of wellness, care, and fun for our entrepreneurs and team. […]

Is your brand stuck in neutral? Have you been trying to figure out the perfect strategy for moving your brand forward? Join us for a virtual workshop: Elevating Your Brand: Strategic Marketing for Growing Businesses. Learn from an amazing Marketer, Aleka Thrash some strategies and best practices to attract more customers and grow your business!

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 […]