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SUMMARY:Anatomy of a Brand Workshop (Cohort 5)
DESCRIPTION:A dynamic 3-part workshop designed to elevate your business’s brand presence. Dive into branding\, learn how it differs from marketing & advertising\, and uncover what makes you not just distinguishable\, but remarkable! Engage in interactive sessions to refine your strategy and have confidence in communicating who you are and what you sell. \n\n\nThis course will be held virtually in three 90-minute sessions on March 4\, March 11\, and March 18\, from 10:30am to 12:00pm. The course is limited to three participants per cohort.  \n\n\n\nExclusively for Small Business Support Hub Grant Participants.
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/anatomy-of-a-brand-workshop-cohort-5/2025-03-04/
CATEGORIES:SBAM Foundation
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SUMMARY:Employment Law: Danger Zones
DESCRIPTION:This course will provide a solid understanding of various employment laws that affect every workplace every day. Participants will learn how to prevent litigation to promote a positive and harmonious work environment. \n\n\nThis course will be held virtually on March 6\, 2025\, from 9:00am to 12:00pm. The course is minimum for 12 people. \nThis course will provide a solid understanding of various employment laws that affect every workplace every day. Participants will learn how to prevent litigation to promote a positive and harmonious work environment. \no Recognize the “red flags” of potential employment law liability\no Explain how to address such situations in an efficient and effective manner\no Summarize easy guidelines to help their organization prevent employment litigation\no Outline the laws governing equal employment opportunity and discrimination\no Define illegal employment discrimination \nPoint Value: 4
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/employment-law-danger-zones/
CATEGORIES:SBAM Foundation
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SUMMARY:Connect. Communicate. Convince: Business Skills to Increase Profitability and Drive Effectiveness
DESCRIPTION:Companies today are experiencing the consequences of communication that falls short – loss of production\, profitability\, poor employee engagement\, and lower customer satisfaction. This course will help participants assess the effectiveness of company communications and improve individuals’ ability to develop and present effectively. \n\n\nThis course will be held in-person at SBAM (101 S. Washington Square\, #900\, Lansing\, MI 48933) on March 10\, 2025\, from 8:00am to 5:00pm. The course minimum is 8 people and limited to 15 people.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nExclusively for Small Business Support Hub Grant Participants.
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/connect-communicate-convince-business-skills-to-increase-profitability-and-drive-effectiveness/
LOCATION:Small Business Association of Michigan\, 101 S Washington Sq. Ste. 900\, Lansing\, 48933\, United States
CATEGORIES:SBAM Foundation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250310T110000
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SUMMARY:Basic HR for the Small Business Owner
DESCRIPTION:We’ll review what every small business owner should know about HR from a compliance and operational perspective as well as some best practices to apply immediately to their business. \n\n\nThis course will be two sessions held virtually on March 10 and March 14\, from 11:00am to 1:00pm. The course minimum is 3 people and is limited to 6 people.  \nAt the completion of the course\, participants will have a basic understanding of how to comply with a number of employment requirements\, including how to properly apply exempt/nonexempt status to employees\, nondiscrimination requirements\, employee relations\, and how to think about and develop/refine an employee handbook.  \n\nExclusively for Small Business Support Hub Grant Participants. \nFunding provided by the Small Business Support Hub Grant Program from the SBAM Foundation in partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. This project is being supported\, in whole or in part\, by federal award number SLFRP0127 awarded to the State of Michigan by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/basic-hr-for-the-small-business-owner/2025-03-10/
CATEGORIES:SBAM Foundation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250311T103000
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SUMMARY:Anatomy of a Brand Workshop (Cohort 5)
DESCRIPTION:A dynamic 3-part workshop designed to elevate your business’s brand presence. Dive into branding\, learn how it differs from marketing & advertising\, and uncover what makes you not just distinguishable\, but remarkable! Engage in interactive sessions to refine your strategy and have confidence in communicating who you are and what you sell. \n\n\nThis course will be held virtually in three 90-minute sessions on March 4\, March 11\, and March 18\, from 10:30am to 12:00pm. The course is limited to three participants per cohort.  \n\n\n\nExclusively for Small Business Support Hub Grant Participants.
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/anatomy-of-a-brand-workshop-cohort-5/2025-03-11/
CATEGORIES:SBAM Foundation
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SUMMARY:Advanced/Strategic HR for the Small Business Owner
DESCRIPTION:How can a small business succeed if it doesn’t optimize how it selects\, onboards\, trains and develops\, compensates\, and manage performance of its people? In this two-session course\, we’ll review what every small business owner should think about in these key areas and how to apply them to its current and future workforce to succeed in its business. \n\n\nThis course will be two sessions held virtually on March 12 and March 17\, from 11:00am to 1:00pm. The course minimum is 3 people and is limited to 6 people.  \nUpon completion of the course\, small business owners will understand how to link their people strategies to their business strategies in the areas of talent acquisition (recruiting and selection); talent management (compensation and benefits\, learning and development); and performance management.  \nExclusively for Small Business Support Hub Grant Participants. \nFunding provided by the Small Business Support Hub Grant Program from the SBAM Foundation in partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. This project is being supported\, in whole or in part\, by federal award number SLFRP0127 awarded to the State of Michigan by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. \n 
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/advanced-strategic-hr-for-the-small-business-owner-3/2025-03-12/
CATEGORIES:SBAM Foundation
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SUMMARY:Let Her Speak
DESCRIPTION:Let Her Speak will help female-identifying business leaders wanting to learn how to speak in their authentic voice and have fun doing it! \n\n\nThis nine-session series will be held in-person at Traverse Connect (202 East Grandview Parkway\, Traverse City\, MI 49684)\, from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. The course minimum is 8 people\, and the capacity is limited to 12 people. \nThe program dates include:\n• October 17\n• November 14\n• December 12\n• January 9\n• February 13\n• March 13\n• March 20\n• April 10\n• April 24 \n\n\n\n\nExclusively for Small Business Support Hub Grant Participants.
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/let-her-speak/2025-03-13/
LOCATION:Traverse Connect\, 202 East Grandview Parkway\, Traverse City\, MI\, 49684\, United States
CATEGORIES:SBAM Foundation
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SUMMARY:Walsh Leadership Academy (WLA): Empathetic Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Unleash the leader within you! Walsh Leadership Academy is offered monthly for businesses looking to build skills on their team in leadership\, so they can build an empowered team as they grow. In this session you will learn about the principles of leadership and influencing teams for action. \n\n\nThis series will be held in-person at Walsh College (3838 Livernois Rd\, Troy\, MI 48083) every month from 3:00pm to 6:00pm. The course minimum is 5 people\, and the capacity is limited to 30 people. \n\n\n\n\nExclusively for Small Business Support Hub Grant Participants.
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/walsh-leadership-academy-wla-empathetic-leadership-2/
LOCATION:Walsh College\, 3838 Livernois Rd\, Troy\, MI\, 48083\, United States
CATEGORIES:SBAM Foundation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250314T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250314T130000
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UID:10004033-1741950000-1741957200@www.sbam.org
SUMMARY:Basic HR for the Small Business Owner
DESCRIPTION:We’ll review what every small business owner should know about HR from a compliance and operational perspective as well as some best practices to apply immediately to their business. \n\n\nThis course will be two sessions held virtually on March 10 and March 14\, from 11:00am to 1:00pm. The course minimum is 3 people and is limited to 6 people.  \nAt the completion of the course\, participants will have a basic understanding of how to comply with a number of employment requirements\, including how to properly apply exempt/nonexempt status to employees\, nondiscrimination requirements\, employee relations\, and how to think about and develop/refine an employee handbook.  \n\nExclusively for Small Business Support Hub Grant Participants. \nFunding provided by the Small Business Support Hub Grant Program from the SBAM Foundation in partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. This project is being supported\, in whole or in part\, by federal award number SLFRP0127 awarded to the State of Michigan by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/basic-hr-for-the-small-business-owner/2025-03-14/
CATEGORIES:SBAM Foundation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250317T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250317T130000
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SUMMARY:Advanced/Strategic HR for the Small Business Owner
DESCRIPTION:How can a small business succeed if it doesn’t optimize how it selects\, onboards\, trains and develops\, compensates\, and manage performance of its people? In this two-session course\, we’ll review what every small business owner should think about in these key areas and how to apply them to its current and future workforce to succeed in its business. \n\n\nThis course will be two sessions held virtually on March 12 and March 17\, from 11:00am to 1:00pm. The course minimum is 3 people and is limited to 6 people.  \nUpon completion of the course\, small business owners will understand how to link their people strategies to their business strategies in the areas of talent acquisition (recruiting and selection); talent management (compensation and benefits\, learning and development); and performance management.  \nExclusively for Small Business Support Hub Grant Participants. \nFunding provided by the Small Business Support Hub Grant Program from the SBAM Foundation in partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. This project is being supported\, in whole or in part\, by federal award number SLFRP0127 awarded to the State of Michigan by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. \n 
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/advanced-strategic-hr-for-the-small-business-owner-3/2025-03-17/
CATEGORIES:SBAM Foundation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250318T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250318T120000
DTSTAMP:20260504T090101
CREATED:20240807T173321Z
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UID:10003590-1742293800-1742299200@www.sbam.org
SUMMARY:Anatomy of a Brand Workshop (Cohort 5)
DESCRIPTION:A dynamic 3-part workshop designed to elevate your business’s brand presence. Dive into branding\, learn how it differs from marketing & advertising\, and uncover what makes you not just distinguishable\, but remarkable! Engage in interactive sessions to refine your strategy and have confidence in communicating who you are and what you sell. \n\n\nThis course will be held virtually in three 90-minute sessions on March 4\, March 11\, and March 18\, from 10:30am to 12:00pm. The course is limited to three participants per cohort.  \n\n\n\nExclusively for Small Business Support Hub Grant Participants.
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/anatomy-of-a-brand-workshop-cohort-5/2025-03-18/
CATEGORIES:SBAM Foundation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250320T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250320T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T090101
CREATED:20240819T211455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T211455Z
UID:10003626-1742482800-1742490000@www.sbam.org
SUMMARY:Let Her Speak
DESCRIPTION:Let Her Speak will help female-identifying business leaders wanting to learn how to speak in their authentic voice and have fun doing it! \n\n\nThis nine-session series will be held in-person at Traverse Connect (202 East Grandview Parkway\, Traverse City\, MI 49684)\, from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. The course minimum is 8 people\, and the capacity is limited to 12 people. \nThe program dates include:\n• October 17\n• November 14\n• December 12\n• January 9\n• February 13\n• March 13\n• March 20\n• April 10\n• April 24 \n\n\n\n\nExclusively for Small Business Support Hub Grant Participants.
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/let-her-speak/2025-03-20/
LOCATION:Traverse Connect\, 202 East Grandview Parkway\, Traverse City\, MI\, 49684\, United States
CATEGORIES:SBAM Foundation
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