SBAM | Small Business Association of Michigan

Greater Oakland Region Owner2Owner Event
2024-05-01 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Detroit) | Oakland University Sunset Terrace, 162 Sunset Lane, Rochester, MI, 48309, United States
Please join us May 1, 2024 at Oakland University from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. for an SBAM Owner2Owner (O2O) event! The President of Oakland University, Ora Pescovitz, will be hosting us at her home on campus, the Sunset Terrace.
These O2O Regional Events are for small business owners only. They allow small business owners to build a sense of community in their region and gather together with other small business owners. Each regional meeting will feature components of education, small business advocacy awareness and networking. You do not have to be a member of SBAM to attend this meeting.

Regional Sponsors

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

MEDC

Greater Macomb Region Owner2Owner Event
2024-06-24 16:00 - 18:00 | Sticker Blitz, 6340 14 Mile Rd, Warren, 48092, United States
Please join us June 24, 2024 at Sticker Blitz in Warren from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. for an SBAM Owner2Owner (O2O) event! Special guest, Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel will be joining us for a brief program alongside SBAM’s Brian Calley.
These O2O Regional Events are for small business owners only. They allow small business owners to build a sense of community in their region and gather together with other small business owners. Each regional meeting will feature components of education, small business advocacy awareness and networking. You do not have to be a member of SBAM to attend this meeting.

Regional Sponsors

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

MEDC

Wayne Region Owner2Owner Event Rocket Mortgage Classic
2024-06-26 10:00 - 11:30 | Detroit Golf Club, 17911 Hamilton Rd, Detroit, MI, 48203, United States
Please join us at the Detroit Golf Club to experience the PGA Tour Rocket Mortgage Classic.

Guests will be treated to light brunch pastries and beverages at the exclusive 1899 Club, and hear from a few special guests.

These O2O Regional Events are for small business owners only. They allow small business owners to build a sense of community in their region and gather together with other small business owners. Each regional meeting will feature components of education, small business advocacy awareness and networking. You do not have to be a member of SBAM to attend this meeting.

Regional Sponsors

Mastercard
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

MEDC

Lake Trust Credit Union

UTEC

Greater Southwest Michigan Region Owner2Owner Event
2024-07-15 16:00 - 18:00 | One Well Brewing Company, 4213 Portage Street, Kalamazoo, MI, 49001, United States
Please join us July 15, 2024 at One Well Brewing Co. in Kalamazoo from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. for an SBAM Owner2Owner (O2O) event!
These O2O Regional Events are for small business owners only. They allow small business owners to build a sense of community in their region and gather together with other small business owners. Each regional meeting will feature components of education, small business advocacy awareness and networking. You do not have to be a member of SBAM to attend this meeting.

Regional Sponsors

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

MEDC

Consumers Credit Union

Great Lakes Bay Region Owner2Owner Event
2024-07-25 16:00 - 18:00 | CMU Research Corporation Bay City, 122 Uptown Drive Suite 204, Bay City, 48708, United States
Please join us July 25, 2024 at CMU Research Corporation in Bay City from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. for an SBAM Owner2Owner (O2O) event!
These O2O Regional Events are for small business owners only. They allow small business owners to build a sense of community in their region and gather together with other small business owners. Each regional meeting will feature components of education, small business advocacy awareness and networking. You do not have to be a member of SBAM to attend this meeting.

Regional Sponsors

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

MEDC

Capital Region Owner2Owner Event
2024-08-08 16:00 - 18:00 | Tiny Bit of Wood, 507 E Shiawassee St, Lansing, MI, 48912, United States
Please join us August 8, 2024 at Tiny Bit of Wood in Lansing from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. for an SBAM Owner2Owner (O2O) event!
Attendees will have the opportunity to experience hands-on woodworking during the event! Tiny Bit of Wood is a first-generation woodworking school.
These O2O Regional Events are for small business owners only. They allow small business owners to build a sense of community in their region and gather together with other small business owners. Each regional meeting will feature components of education, small business advocacy awareness and networking. You do not have to be a member of SBAM to attend this meeting.

Regional Sponsors

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

MEDC

Consumers Credit Union

Kent Region Owner2Owner Event
2024-08-28 16:00 - 18:00 | 1 Bold Step, 1255 Front Ave NW, Grand Rapids, 49504, United States
Please join us August 28, 2024 at 1 Bold Step in Grand Rapids from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. for an SBAM Owner2Owner (O2O) event!
These O2O Regional Events are for small business owners only. They allow small business owners to build a sense of community in their region and gather together with other small business owners. Each regional meeting will feature components of education, small business advocacy awareness and networking. You do not have to be a member of SBAM to attend this meeting.

Regional Sponsors

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

MEDC

Consumers Credit Union

American Society of Employers

Oakland Region Owner2Owner Event
2024-09-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Alley Cat Cafe, 31 N Saginaw St, Pontiac, MI, 48342, United States
Please join us September 18, 2024 at the Alley Cat Café, downtown Pontiac, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. for an SBAM Owner2Owner (O2O) event!
These O2O Regional Events are for small business owners only. They allow small business owners to build a sense of community in their region and gather together with other small business owners. Each regional meeting will feature components of education, small business advocacy awareness and networking. You do not have to be a member of SBAM to attend this meeting.

Regional Sponsors

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

MEDC

Host Sponsor:

Cynerge Consulting

Upper Peninsula/Houghton Region Owner2Owner Event
2024-09-25 16:00 - 18:00 | The Observatory Lounge, 820 Shelden Ave, Houghton, 49931, United States
Please join us September 25, 2024 at The Observatory Lounge, 7th Floor of Houghton’s Hampton Inn & Suites, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. for an SBAM Owner2Owner (O2O) event!
These O2O Regional Events are for small business owners only. They allow small business owners to build a sense of community in their region and gather together with other small business owners. Each regional meeting will feature components of education, small business advocacy awareness and networking. You do not have to be a member of SBAM to attend this meeting.

Regional Sponsors

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

MEDC

Upper Peninsula/Marquette Region Owner2Owner Event
2024-09-26 16:00 - 18:00 | The Honorable Distillery, 136 W. Washington St., Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Please join us September 26, 2024 at The Honorable Distillery, downtown Marquette, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. for an SBAM Owner2Owner (O2O) event!
These O2O Regional Events are for small business owners only. They allow small business owners to build a sense of community in their region and gather together with other small business owners. Each regional meeting will feature components of education, small business advocacy awareness and networking. You do not have to be a member of SBAM to attend this meeting.

Regional Sponsors

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

MEDC

Capital Region Owner2Owner Event
2024-11-13 16:00 - 18:00 | Small Business Association of Michigan, 101 S Washington Sq. Ste. 900, Lansing, 48933, United States
Please join us November 13, 2024 at the Small Business Association of Michigan office, downtown Lansing, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. for an SBAM Owner2Owner (O2O). This event will feature a Post Election Recap and and update on the minimum wage, tip credit phase out, and paid sick leave mandates with SBAM’s Brian Calley, Kelli Saunders, and Jacob Manning.
These O2O Regional Events are for small business owners only. They allow small business owners to build a sense of community in their region and gather together with other small business owners. Each regional meeting will feature components of education, small business advocacy awareness and networking. You do not have to be a member of SBAM to attend this meeting.

Regional Sponsors

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

MEDC

Consumers Credit Union

Macomb Region Owner2Owner Event
2024-11-21 16:00 - 18:00 | Brown Iron Brewhouse (Washington Township), 57695 Van Dyke Ave, Washington, Michigan, 48094, United States
Please join us November 21, 2024 at Brown Iron Brewhouse, Washington Township, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. for an SBAM Owner2Owner (O2O) event! SBAM’s advocacy team Brian Calley and Jacob Manning will provide insights on the election results and the upcoming minimum wage increase, tip credit phase out, and paid sick leave requirements.
These O2O Regional Events are for small business owners only. They allow small business owners to build a sense of community in their region and gather together with other small business owners. Each regional meeting will feature components of education, small business advocacy awareness and networking. You do not have to be a member of SBAM to attend this meeting.

Regional Sponsors

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

MEDC

Great Lakes Bay Region Owner2Owner Event
2024-12-11 16:00 - 18:00 | Bavarian Inn Lodge & Conference Center, 1 Covered Bridge Ln, Frankenmuth, MI, 48734, United States
Please join us December 11, 2024 at the Bavarian Inn, Frankenmuth, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. for an SBAM Owner2Owner (O2O) event! We will have a brief legislative update with SBAM’s Kelli Saunders and a tour from 4th generation owners, Martha and Michael, getting to visit some of the new upgrades/expansion and the Bavarian Blast Waterpark!
These O2O Regional Events are for small business owners only. They allow small business owners to build a sense of community in their region and gather together with other small business owners. Each regional meeting will feature components of education, small business advocacy awareness and networking. You do not have to be a member of SBAM to attend this meeting.

Regional Sponsors

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

MEDC

Washtenaw Region Owner2Owner Event
2024-12-19 16:00 - 18:00 | Wolverine Pickleball, 235 Metty Dr, Ann Arbor, 48103, United States
Please join us December 19, 2024 at Wolverine Pickleball in Ann Arbor from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. for an SBAM Owner2Owner (O2O) event! We will have a brief legislative update from SBAM and an opportunity to play some pickleball!
These O2O Regional Events are for small business owners only. They allow small business owners to build a sense of community in their region and gather together with other small business owners. Each regional meeting will feature components of education, small business advocacy awareness and networking. You do not have to be a member of SBAM to attend this meeting.

Regional Sponsors

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

MEDC

Kalamazoo Region Owner2Owner Event
2025-01-08 16:00 - 18:00 | Airway Fun Center, 5626 Portage Rd, Portage, MI, 49002, United States
Please join us January 8, 2025 at Airway Fun Center from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. for an SBAM Owner2Owner (O2O) event! We will have a brief legislative update from SBAM and an opportunity to bowl!
These O2O Regional Events are for small business owners only. They allow small business owners to build a sense of community in their region and gather together with other small business owners. Each regional meeting will feature components of education, small business advocacy awareness and networking. You do not have to be a member of SBAM to attend this meeting.

Regional Sponsors

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

MEDC

Wayne Region Owner2Owner Event
2025-01-23 16:00 - 18:00 | Tech Town Detroit, 440 Burroughs St, Detroit, 48202, United States
Please join us January 23, 2025 at Tech Town Detroit from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. for an SBAM Owner2Owner (O2O) event! We will have a brief legislative update from SBAM along with building relationships with peers.
These O2O Regional Events are for small business owners only. They allow small business owners to build a sense of community in their region and gather together with other small business owners. Each regional meeting will feature components of education, small business advocacy awareness and building connections. You do not have to be a member of SBAM to attend this meeting.

Regional Sponsors

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

MEDC

Chase Creative

Lake Trust Credit Union

SBES

UTEC IT LLC

Macomb Region Owner2Owner Event
2025-02-25 16:00 - 18:00 | Gino’s Surf, 37400 Jefferson Ave, Harrison Twp, MI, 48045, United States
Please join us February 25, 2025 at Gino’s Surf in Harrison Township from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. for an SBAM Owner2Owner (O2O) event! We will have a brief update from SBAM along with building relationships with peers.
These O2O Regional Events are for small business owners only. They allow small business owners to build a sense of community in their region and gather together with other small business owners. Each regional meeting will feature components of education, small business advocacy awareness and building connections. You do not have to be a member of SBAM to attend this meeting.

Regional Sponsors

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

MEDC

SBES

Lakeshore Region Owner2Owner Event
2025-03-10 16:00 - 18:00 | Revel, 351 W Western Ave STE 200, Muskegon, 49440, United States
Please join us March 10, 2025 at Revel, downtown Muskegon, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. for our first SBAM Owner2Owner (O2O) event for the Lakeshore Region! We will have a brief update from SBAM and a special guest along with building relationships with peers.
These O2O Regional Events are for small business owners only. They allow small business owners to build a sense of community in their region and gather together with other small business owners. Each regional meeting will feature components of education, small business advocacy awareness and building connections. You do not have to be a member of SBAM to attend this meeting.

To welcome SBAM to the area, we will be joined by special guest Representative Will Snyder.

SBAM President and CEO Brian Calley will engage in a brief conversation with Representative Will Snyder from Muskegon. During his tenure, Representative Snyder has chaired the appropriations subcommittee for Michigan’s Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO), and he recently served on the Select Committee on Protecting Michigan Employees and Small Businesses. Through his legislative efforts, Representative Snyder has been an ardent advocate for small business, and a champion of tourism through the budget process.

Regional Sponsors

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

MEDC

SBAM Energy Solutions

Capital Region Owner2Owner Event
2025-03-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Peckham Inc., 3510 Capital City Blvd, Lansing, MI, 48906, United States
Please join us March 18, 2025 at Peckham Inc. Headquarters in Lansing from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. for an SBAM Owner2Owner (O2O) event! We will have a brief update from SBAM along with building relationships with peers.
These O2O Regional Events are for small business owners only. They allow small business owners to build a sense of community in their region and gather together with other small business owners. Each regional meeting will feature components of education, small business advocacy awareness and building connections. You do not have to be a member of SBAM to attend this meeting.

Regional Sponsors

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

MEDC

SBES

U.P. Region Owner2Owner Event
2025-05-01 16:00 - 18:00 | Delft Bistro, 139 W Washington St, Marquette, 49855, United States
Please join us May 1, 2025 at Delft Bistro, downtown Marquette, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. for an SBAM Owner2Owner (O2O) event! We will have a brief update from SBAM along with building relationships with peers.
These O2O Regional Events are for small business owners only. They allow small business owners to build a sense of community in their region and gather together with other small business owners. Each regional meeting will feature components of education, small business advocacy awareness and building connections. You do not have to be a member of SBAM to attend this meeting.

Regional Sponsors

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

MEDC

SBES

Kent Region Owner2Owner Event
2025-05-08 16:00 - 18:00 | Mitten Brewing Company, 527 Leonard St. NW, Grand Rapids, 49504
Please join us May 8, 2025 at The Mitten Brewing Company, downtown Grand Rapids, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. for an SBAM Owner2Owner (O2O) event! We will have a brief update from SBAM along with building relationships with peers.
These O2O Regional Events are for small business owners only. They allow small business owners to build a sense of community in their region and gather together with other small business owners. Each regional meeting will feature components of education, small business advocacy awareness and building connections. You do not have to be a member of SBAM to attend this meeting.

Regional Sponsors

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

MEDC

SBES

Consumers Energy

Consumers Credit Union

Oakland Region Owner2Owner Event
2025-05-13 16:00 - 18:00 | X Golf Royal Oak, 30955 Woodward Ave Suite 720, Royal Oak, 48073, United States
Please join us May 13, 2025 at X Golf Royal Oak from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. for an SBAM Owner2Owner (O2O) event! We will have a brief update from SBAM along with building relationships with peers.
These O2O Regional Events are for small business owners only. They allow small business owners to build a sense of community in their region and gather together with other small business owners. Each regional meeting will feature components of education, small business advocacy awareness and building connections. You do not have to be a member of SBAM to attend this meeting.

Regional Sponsors

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

MEDC

SBES

3Sixty Interactive

Washtenaw Region Owner2Owner Event
2025-05-22 16:00 - 18:00 | YORK Food & Drink, 1928 Packard St,, Ann Arbor, 48104, United States
Please join us May 22, 2025 at YORK Food & Drink, downtown Ann Arbor, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. for an SBAM Owner2Owner (O2O) event! We will have a brief update from SBAM along with a tasting experience and building relationships with peers.
These O2O Regional Events are for small business owners only. They allow small business owners to build a sense of community in their region and gather together with other small business owners. Each regional meeting will feature components of education, small business advocacy awareness and building connections. You do not have to be a member of SBAM to attend this meeting.

Regional Sponsors

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

MEDC

SBES

Lake Trust Credit Union

UTEC IT LLC

Kalamazoo Region Owner2Owner Event
2025-06-05 16:00 - 18:00 | Scoffin Barn – Advanced Business Brokers Vicksburg, 7976 East U Ave, Vicksburg, MI, 49097, United States
Please join us June 5, 2025 at Advanced Business Brokers Scoffin Barn in Vicksburg from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. for an SBAM Owner2Owner (O2O) event! We will have a brief update from SBAM along with building relationships with peers.
These O2O Regional Events are for small business owners only. They allow small business owners to build a sense of community in their region and gather together with other small business owners. Each regional meeting will feature components of education, small business advocacy awareness and building connections. You do not have to be a member of SBAM to attend this meeting.

Regional Sponsors

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

MEDC

SBES

Consumers Energy

Consumers Credit Union

Great Lakes Bay Region Owner2Owner Event
2025-07-17 16:00 - 18:00 | SVRC Marketplace, 203 S Washington Ave, Saginaw, 48607, United States
Please join us July 17, 2025 at SVRC Marketplace in Saginaw from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. for an SBAM Owner2Owner (O2O) event! We will have special guest, State Representative Amos O’Neal joining SBAM’s Brian Calley for a brief advocacy update along with building relationships with peers and experience vendors in the marketplace.
Representative O’Neal serves the city of Saginaw and parts of Saginaw township. During his time in office, Representative O’Neal has been a leader in the state budget process, and last year he served as the Democratic Caucus Chair. Through his service, he has also been a strong ally to the small business community, and is among the members who joined in a bipartisan solution to lessen the harm of the Earned Sick Time Act earlier this year.
These O2O Regional Events are for small business owners only. They allow small business owners to build a sense of community in their region and gather together with other small business owners. Each regional meeting will feature components of education, small business advocacy awareness and building connections. You do not have to be a member of SBAM to attend this meeting.

Regional Sponsors

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

MEDC

SBES

3Sixty Interactive

Consumers Energy

Macomb Region Owner2Owner Event
2025-07-31 16:00 - 18:00 | Unwined Winery, 47653 Van Dyke Ave., Shelby, 48317
Please join us July 31, 2025 at Unwined Winery in Shelby Township from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. for an SBAM Owner2Owner (O2O) event! We will have special guest, State Representative Doug Wozniak joining us for a brief advocacy update along with building relationships with peers and experience some wine!
State Representative Doug Wozniak will join us for a brief program and legislative update. Representative Wozniak serves parts of Macomb county, including Macomb Township and Shelby Township. During his time in both the State Senate and the State House, Representative Wozniak has been a steadfast defender of small businesses. Last year he served as the Minority Vice Chair of the House Labor Committee, where he stood as a voice of opposition against many anti-business proposals. He now serves as Chair of the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules, the Vice Chair of the Families and Veterans Committee, and also serves on the Judiciary and Regulatory Reform Committees.
These O2O Regional Events are for small business owners only. They allow small business owners to build a sense of community in their region and gather together with other small business owners. Each regional meeting will feature components of education, small business advocacy awareness and building connections. You do not have to be a member of SBAM to attend this meeting.

Regional Sponsors

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

MEDC

SBES

Lakeshore Region Owner2Owner Event
2025-08-07 16:00 - 18:00 | Wonderland Distilling Co., 1989 Lakeshore Dr Suite B, Muskegon, MI, 49441, United States
Please join us August 7, 2025 at Wonderland Distilling Co. in Muskegon from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. for an SBAM Owner2Owner (O2O) event! We will have special guest, State Representative Will Snyder joining us for a brief advocacy update along with building relationships with peers.
Representative Snyder serves the city of Muskegon and surrounding areas. Throughout his time in office, Representative Snyder has been a leader in the state budget process, and last term he chaired the budget subcommittee for the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. Through his public service, he has been a strong ally to the small business community, particularly in his ardent support of the Pure Michigan campaign and other efforts to drive tourism to the state.
These O2O Regional Events are for small business owners only. They allow small business owners to build a sense of community in their region and gather together with other small business owners. Each regional meeting will feature components of education, small business advocacy awareness and building connections. You do not have to be a member of SBAM to attend this meeting.

Regional Sponsors

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

MEDC

SBES

Capital Region Owner2Owner Event
2025-08-21 16:00 - 18:00 | Pickleball Barn, 3415 W Clark Rd, Lansing, MI, 48906, United States
Thank you for your interest in attending an SBAM event. Our online services are being updated today, August 20th. For personal assistance registering please contact SBAM’s Events Team at events@sbam.org or (517) 482-8788.
Please join us August 21, 2025 at the Pickleball Barn in Dewitt from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. for an SBAM Owner2Owner (O2O) event! We will have a brief update from SBAM’s President & CEO, Brian Calley, along with building relationships with peers and experience some pickleball! So, bring some comfortable shoes!
These O2O Regional Events are for small business owners only. They allow small business owners to build a sense of community in their region and gather together with other small business owners. Each regional meeting will feature components of education, small business advocacy awareness and building connections. You do not have to be a member of SBAM to attend this meeting.

Regional Sponsors

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

MEDC

SBES

Consumers Credit Union

CATA

Comcast Business

U.P. Region Owner2Owner Event - Houghton
2025-09-24 16:00 - 18:00 | Small Craft, 101 Navy St, Hancock, MI, 49930, United States
Join us on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at Small Craft in Hancock for a lively SBAM Owner2Owner (O2O) gathering from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.!
Enjoy a casual evening connecting with fellow small business owners, hearing a quick update from SBAM President & CEO Brian Calley, and discovering the story behind Small Craft—complete with a tour, tasting experience, and plenty of time to build new relationships.
These O2O Regional Events are for small business owners only. They allow small business owners to build a sense of community in their region and gather together with other small business owners. Each regional meeting will feature components of education, small business advocacy awareness and building connections. You do not have to be a member of SBAM to attend this meeting.
Host

Regional Sponsors

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

MEDC

SBES

Marquette & U.P. Region Owner2Owner Event & BCBSM Roundtable
2025-09-25 16:00 - 18:00 | Barrel + Beam, 260 Northwoods Rd, Marquette, MI, 48955, United States
Please join us September 25, 2025 at Barrel + Beam, in Marquette, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m., for an SBAM Owner2Owner (O2O) event along with a BCBSM roundtable. The event will include a brief update from SBAM along with building relationships with peers and the opportunity to speak with BCBSM representatives on healthcare affordability.
These O2O Regional Events are for small business owners only. They allow small business owners to build a sense of community in their region and gather together with other small business owners. Each regional meeting will feature components of education, small business advocacy awareness and building connections. You do not have to be a member of SBAM to attend this meeting.

Regional Sponsors

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

MEDC

SBES
