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SUMMARY:Experience the Power of Connection
DESCRIPTION:This course is for Small Business Support Hub Grant Participants only. Applying is free and easy – click here to get started.  \n  \nParticipants will gain practical training in leadership\, goal setting\, networking\, business development\, and communication. The bootcamp includes interactive sessions with role-playing and small talk exercises to master effective networking. Key takeaways include: \n\nEnhancing connection skills with the Five Pillars.\nConfidence in connecting with new people.\nA clear roadmap for expanding your network.\nPreparation strategies for effective networking.\nBuilding meaningful\, lasting relationships.\nTangible advice to grow your network.\n\nThis course would be beneficial to owners and their employees in need of support in developing long-term business relationships. \nThis course will be held in person at the Wabeek Country Club in Bloomfield Hills (4000 Clubgate Drive\, Bloomfield Hills\, MI 48302) on January 14\, from 8:30am to 4:30pm. The course minimum is 10 people\, and the capacity is limited to 50 people. \n*Lunch will be served.
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/experience-the-power-of-connection-4/
CATEGORIES:SBAM Foundation
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SUMMARY:SBAM Golf Outing
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is currently closed. If you’re interested in golfing\, please contact SBAM’s Events Team at events@sbam.org or (517) 482-8788. \nRegister now for the SBAM Golf Outing! \nSeptember 4\, 2025\nCollege Fields Golf Club\nOkemos\, MI\n8am – Registration\n9am – Shotgun Start \nIndividual Golfer: $229; Foursome $729 \nExpect a fun day of golf\, including: \n\nContinental breakfast & coffee\nLunch at the turn\nAppetizers at the post-round reception\nPrize holes\, golf games\, and networking galore\nSilent Auction\n\nThis event supports the work of the SBAM Foundation. \nSponsorships\nIf you’re interested in sponsoring this event\, contact Chad Huson or view our sponsor opportunities for more information. \n 
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/sbam-golf-outing-2/
CATEGORIES:SBAM Foundation
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SUMMARY:It’s Not Old School At All: Why You Need Background Checks and Pre-hire Assessments in Your Hiring Process
DESCRIPTION:This course will be held virtually on August 12\, 2025\, from 11:00am to 12:00pm. The course minimum is 10 people and limited to 30 people. \nWelsh & Associates offers next level talent acquisition courses\, geared to those who need to improve their talent acquisition process or need to take a deeper dive into strategies that will help them improve their hiring outcomes. \nThis course will dispel the notion that reference checking is old school\, nobody does background checks anymore\, and pre-hire assessments are a waste of time. We’ll review how they work\, why they work\, and how the use of good tools in the hiring process can make all the difference in getting the right person on your team. Participants will leave with a plan for how they can implement background checks and pre-hire assessments into their hiring processes and significantly reduce their chances of making a “bad hire.” \nThis course would be beneficial to business owners or anyone with talent acquisition responsibilities. \nPoint Value: 1
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/why-you-need-background-checks-and-pre-hire-assessments/
CATEGORIES:SBAM Foundation
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SUMMARY:ACA and ERISA Compliance: 11 Steps to Avoid (or Survive) a Department of Labor Audit
DESCRIPTION:This course will cover the key requirements for employers sponsoring health and welfare plans. Participants will learn about DOL audits\, common compliance pitfalls\, and how to document actions to ensure readiness. \n\n\nThis course will be held virtually on August 6\, from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. The course is minimum is 3 people and limited to 10 people. \nWith two comprehensive federal laws and their regulations\, there are a lot of requirements that employers sponsoring health and other welfare plans (medical\, dental\, vision\, prescription\, life insurance\, short- and long-term disability plans and others) need to ensure they are performing. During this fast-moving session\, one of the country’s most highly rated speakers\, Gary Kushner\, SPHR\, CBP of Kushner & Company\, will walk through 11 items you’ll want to review to make sure you have all of the processes and documentation you’ll need to be compliant\, especially if your small business is ever the subject to a DOL audit. \n\nLearn what the DOL looks for when they do an audit (and what you can do to be totally prepared).\nIdentify the pitfalls that many employers miss when sponsoring plans that can show up on audit.\nLearn what and how to document your compliance actions in the event of an audit.\n\nAfter attending this program participants will also be able to: \n\nChoose the benefit array that’s right for the owner and their employees.\nDetermine how to best fund their employee benefit offerings.\n\nInternationally recognized as an expert in the field\, Gary Kushner is one of the nation’s most sought-after speakers on HR strategy and employee benefits. He has advised four U.S. Presidents on health care and has testified before the U.S. Senate Finance Committee\, The U.S. House Ways and Means Committee and the U.S. House Small Business Committee on employee benefit issues. \nGary Kushner is also a frequent resource to the news media outlets including the Wall Street Journal\, the New York Times\, Associated Press\, Knight-Ridder\, the Kiplinger Washington Newsletter\, CNN News\, Fortune\, MSNBC\, and “Good Morning America” among others. Additionally\, he serves on the Editorial Review Board of HR Management magazine and an adviser to the Hope Health Letter. \nThis course would be beneficial to owners and staff with responsibilities for designing and funding a compliant employee benefit offering to themselves and their employees. \nPoint Value: 2
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/aca-and-erisa-compliance-11-steps-to-avoid-or-survive-a-department-of-labor-audit-3/
CATEGORIES:SBAM Foundation
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SUMMARY:More Than Chit Chat\, Less Than Interrogation: How to Conduct a Good Interview Process
DESCRIPTION:This course will be held virtually on August 5\, 2025\, from 11:00am to 12:00pm. The course minimum is 10 people and limited to 30 people. \nWelsh & Associates offers next level talent acquisition courses\, geared to those who need to improve their talent acquisition process or need to take a deeper dive into strategies that will help them improve their hiring outcomes. \nIn this course\, participants will learn the basics of setting up an effective interview process\, with a focus on helping them make a good hire. The work begins with the first interaction with a candidate\, in a phone screen or email\, and concludes with the follow up after an offer is extended\, including managing through the two weeks prior to their start date. In this course\, a significant amount of time will be spent on formulating interview questions that reveal critical information AND keep you within legally permissible boundaries. \nThis course would be beneficial to business owners or anyone with talent acquisition responsibilities. \nPoint Value: 1
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/how-to-conduct-a-good-interview-process/
CATEGORIES:SBAM Foundation
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SUMMARY:I Need to Hire! – Talent Acquisition 101
DESCRIPTION:This course will help your business improve hiring processes\, teach how to build a strong candidate pool\, understand legal requirements\, and refine strategies for better hiring outcomes. \n\n\nThis course will be held virtually on July 29\, 2025\, from 11:00am to 12:00pm. The course minimum is 10 people and limited to 30 people.  \nWelsh & Associates offers next level talent acquisition courses\, geared to those who need to improve their talent acquisition process or need to take a deeper dive into strategies that will help them improve their hiring outcomes.   \nWhether your business is ready to make that first hire\, or just in need of a better process for finding top talent\, I Need to Hire! – Talent Acquisition 101 will cover all of the basics of talent acquisition to make owners successful in their approach to hiring. Participants will be taught how to develop a pool of good prospects for open positions as well as the legal requirements of hiring that first employee. \nThis course would be beneficial to anyone looking to develop or refine their talent acquisition strategy. \nPoint Value: 1 \nClick here for more Small Business Support Hub programs.
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/hiring-tips-2/
CATEGORIES:SBAM Foundation
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SUMMARY:Walsh Leadership Academy (WLA): Rules of Engagement
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-rules-of-engagement-2/
LOCATION:Walsh College\, 3838 Livernois Rd\, Troy\, MI\, 48083\, United States
CATEGORIES:SBAM Foundation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250626T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250626T120000
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SUMMARY:Keep the Ones You Love: How to Reduce Turnover and Improve Employee Retention
DESCRIPTION:This course will be held virtually on June 26\, 2025\, from 11:00am to 12:00pm. The course minimum is 10 people and limited to 30 people. \nWalsh & Associates offers next level talent acquisition courses\, geared to those who need to improve their talent acquisition process or need to take a deeper dive into strategies that will help them improve their hiring outcomes. \nIn this course\, participants will learn strategies they can deploy in their businesses to stem the tide of high turnover. At the same time\, they will learn strategies that will help them retain their best employees\, including high potentials. Participants will leave with actionable ideas they can immediately implement in their business\, all of which will help them reduce expenses related to their most important company asset: their people. \nThis course would be beneficial to business owners or anyone with talent acquisition responsibilities. \nPoint Value: 1
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/how-to-improve-employee-retention/
CATEGORIES:SBAM Foundation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250618T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250618T163000
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SUMMARY:Process Improvement Essentials
DESCRIPTION:Participants of this course will learn and be prepared to practice process improvement methods including process mapping\, 5S workplace organization\, identification and elimination of waste\, error-proofing\, standardization of work\, and process verification. \n\n\nParticipants of this course will learn and be prepared to practice process improvement methods including process mapping\, 5S workplace organization\, identification and elimination of waste\, error-proofing\, standardization of work\, and process verification. \nThis course will be held virtually on June 18\, 2025\, from 9:00am to 4:30pm. The course is minimum for 12 people. \n• Understand the importance and value of continuous improvement\n• Frame process improvement initiatives including the scope\, methods\, and desired outcomes\n• Work with people close to the existing process and highlight recommendations to improve results and reduce effort\n• Begin practice with fundamental tools for process improvement including: Process mapping\, 5S\, identification of waste\, and standardization of work\n• Integrate tools learned into initiatives related to work instructions problem solving\, and continuous improvement\n• Learning Materials will be provided to participants in advance to use during the session. \n\nPoint Value: 4
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/process-improvement-essentials-2/
CATEGORIES:SBAM Foundation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250612T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250612T180000
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SUMMARY:Walsh Leadership Academy (WLA): Take Control and THRIVE
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-take-control-and-thrive-2/
LOCATION:Walsh College\, 3838 Livernois Rd\, Troy\, MI\, 48083\, United States
CATEGORIES:SBAM Foundation
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250605T143000
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UID:10004111-1749128400-1749133800@www.sbam.org
SUMMARY:Minicourse: The Art of Business Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Storytelling has been around since the beginning of time but only recently has business storytelling been a focus for organizations. It has value with several audiences: employees\, customers\, and suppliers. The business story can be leveraged for several media platforms and in-person presentations. \n\n\nThis course will be held virtually on June 5\, from 1:00pm to 2:30pm then participants will set up an individual session with the presenter. The course minimum is 5 people and limited to 12 people. \nThis course will begin with a group session where participants will learn how to develop their story and do several short storytelling exercises. One exercise will be to “spot” the inconsistences in stories that are provided to read. Another exercise will be to critique several videos of storytellers for language and non-verbal communication. The content will include:\n• Understanding what outcome you are trying to achieve (show challenges\, inspire pride\, etc.)\n• What do you want people to learn?\n• Techniques that get results\n• Using vivid language\n• Why non-verbal communication is critical to storytelling\n• Tailor your story to different audiences\n• Examples of great business storytelling \nAfter the group session\, participants will set up individual sessions to work on creating their story. The session will be focused on reviewing and revising the story. \nThis course would be beneficial to any employees that must present content about the company. \nPoint Value: 3
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/minicourse-the-art-of-business-storytelling-2/
CATEGORIES:SBAM Foundation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250527T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250527T150000
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SUMMARY:The Bank of Small Business: An Internal Control System to Avoid B2B Payment Fraud
DESCRIPTION:Businesses of all sizes are prime targets for payment fraud\, losing over $37.4 billion between 2019 and 2023. This program offers a secure internal control system to prevent fraud when vendor payment details are added or updated. Learn step-by-step processes and receive forms and scripts to implement safeguards immediately. \n\n\nThis course will be held virtually on May 27\, 2025\, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. The course minimum is 15 people and limited to 100 people.  \nAs a small business still receiving vendor information via email\, fax\, or hard copy\, no security awareness training or confirmation call alone can fully protect you from fraudulent payments. Cybercriminals consider small business staff and bookkeepers that handle vendor payment details an easy target\, with over $37.4 billion lost to fraud between 2019 and 2023—and the threat continues to grow. Protecting your business\, vendors\, and hard earned cash requires specialized processes tailored to prevent fraudulent payments. In this course\, you will learn a comprehensive internal control system designed to prevent fraud when vendor payment details are added or updated. Walk away with a secure\, step-by-step process\, including the necessary forms and scripts\, so you can implement safeguards immediately.  \nAfter attending this program participants will also be able to:  \n\nImplement up to 6 steps to avoid fraud when vendor remittance details are changed based on requests received via email\, fax\, or hardcopy. \n\n\nIdentify what validations are required to verify a vendor is real\, their information is accurate\, and in compliance with regulatory requirements. \n\n\nCustomize and use the included tools and templates to implement authentication techniques\, internal controls\, best practices and vendor validations to improve their current vendor process. \n\nMaterials Provided:   \n\nPDF of the Presentation \n\n\nAuthentication Reference Template  \n\n\nVendor Banking Form Template  \n\n\nGlobal Vendor Validation Reference List  \n\n\nConfirmation Phone Call Scripts Template  \n\n\nConfirmation Log Template  \n\n\nDesktop Procedure Template  \n\n This course would be beneficial to owners and staff that add new vendors or change existing vendor data.   \n Point Value: 5 
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/the-bank-of-small-business-an-internal-control-system-to-avoid-b2b-payment-fraud/
CATEGORIES:SBAM Foundation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250521T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250521T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T231504
CREATED:20250228T142931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T145622Z
UID:10004049-1747818000-1747828800@www.sbam.org
SUMMARY:Wage and Hour Law
DESCRIPTION:This course will provide guidance on the wage and hour laws and record keeping obligations of the employer. Participants will learn about various exemptions\, payment guidelines and restrictions\, and how to calculate overtime payments. \n\n\nThis course will provide guidance on the wage and hour laws and record keeping obligations of the employer. Participants will learn about various exemptions\, payment guidelines and restrictions\, and how to calculate overtime payments. \nThis course will be held virtually on May 21\, 2025\, from 9:00am to 12:00pm. The course is minimum for 12 people. \n• Explain Michigan’s Minimum Wage Act and overtime provisions\n• Define FLSA and who is an employee\n• Identify exemptions based on salary level\, salary basis\, and job duties\n• Define proper and improper wage deductions\n• Practice valid payroll practices\n• State the record keeping requirements of an employer \nPoint Value: 4
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/wage-and-hour-law/
CATEGORIES:SBAM Foundation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250520T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250520T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T231504
CREATED:20240807T173622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T173622Z
UID:10003596-1747737000-1747742400@www.sbam.org
SUMMARY:Anatomy of a Brand Workshop (Cohort 6)
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 May 6\, May 13\, and May 20\, 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-6/2025-05-20/
CATEGORIES:SBAM Foundation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250515T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250515T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T231504
CREATED:20250423T194027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T194027Z
UID:10004107-1747310400-1747314000@www.sbam.org
SUMMARY:ACA and ERISA Compliance: 11 Steps to Avoid (or Survive) a Department Of Labor Audit
DESCRIPTION:This course will cover the key requirements for employers sponsoring health and welfare plans. Participants will learn about DOL audits\, common compliance pitfalls\, and how to document actions to ensure readiness. \n\n\nThis course will be held virtually on April 23\, 2025\, from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. The course is minimum is 5 people and limited to 10 people.  \nWith two comprehensive federal laws and their regulations\, there are a lot of requirements that employers sponsoring health and other welfare plans (medical\, dental\, vision\, prescription\, life insurance\, short- and long-term disability plans and others) need to ensure they are performing. During this fast-moving session\, one of the country’s most highly rated speakers\, Gary Kushner\, SPHR\, CBP of Kushner & Company\, will walk through 11 items you’ll want to review to make sure you have all of the processes and documentation you’ll need to be compliant\, especially if your small business is ever the subject to a DOL audit.  \n\nLearn what the DOL looks for when they do an audit (and what you can do to be totally prepared). \n\n\nIdentify the pitfalls that many employers miss when sponsoring plans that can show up on audit. \n\n\nLearn what and how to document your compliance actions in the event of an audit. \n\nAfter attending this program participants will also be able to:  \n\nChoose the benefit array that’s right for the owner and their employees. \n\n\nDetermine how to best fund their employee benefit offerings. \n\nInternationally recognized as an expert in the field\, Gary Kushner is one of the nation’s most sought-after speakers on HR strategy and employee benefits. He has advised four U.S. Presidents on health care and has testified before the U.S. Senate Finance Committee\, The U.S. House Ways and Means Committee and the U.S. House Small Business Committee on employee benefit issues.  \nGary Kushner is also a frequent resource to the news media outlets including the Wall Street Journal\, the New York Times\, Associated Press\, Knight-Ridder\, the Kiplinger Washington Newsletter\, CNN News\, Fortune\, MSNBC\, and “Good Morning America” among others. Additionally\, he serves on the Editorial Review Board of HR Management magazine and an adviser to the Hope Health Letter.  \nThis course would be beneficial to owners and staff with responsibilities for designing and funding a compliant employee benefit offering to themselves and their employees.  \nPoint Value: 2
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/aca-and-erisa-compliance-11-steps-to-avoid-or-survive-a-department-of-labor-audit-2/
CATEGORIES:SBAM Foundation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250513T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250513T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T231504
CREATED:20240807T173622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T173622Z
UID:10003595-1747132200-1747137600@www.sbam.org
SUMMARY:Anatomy of a Brand Workshop (Cohort 6)
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 May 6\, May 13\, and May 20\, 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-6/2025-05-13/
CATEGORIES:SBAM Foundation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250508T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250508T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T231504
CREATED:20250311T151847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T151847Z
UID:10004059-1746716400-1746727200@www.sbam.org
SUMMARY:Walsh Leadership Academy (WLA): Power Problem Solving
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-power-problem-solving-2/
LOCATION:Walsh College\, 3838 Livernois Rd\, Troy\, MI\, 48083\, United States
CATEGORIES:SBAM Foundation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250506T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250506T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T231504
CREATED:20240807T173622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T173622Z
UID:10003594-1746527400-1746532800@www.sbam.org
SUMMARY:Anatomy of a Brand Workshop (Cohort 6)
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 May 6\, May 13\, and May 20\, 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-6/2025-05-06/
CATEGORIES:SBAM Foundation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250505T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250505T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T231504
CREATED:20250228T142639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T145712Z
UID:10004048-1746435600-1746462600@www.sbam.org
SUMMARY:Workers’ Compensation Law
DESCRIPTION:This course will guide participants through Michigan’s workers’ compensation laws and how to handle a workers’ compensation hearing. \n\n\nThis course will be held virtually on May 5\, 2025\, from 9:00am to 4:30pm. The course is minimum for 12 people. \nThis course will guide participants through Michigan’s workers’ compensation laws and how to handle a workers’ compensation hearing. \no Define workers’ compensation\no Determine which employers and employees are covered\no Define “exclusive remedy”\no Identify the benefits of: • Weekly wage loss calculation • Medical • Vocational rehabilitation • Death benefits\no Administer the proper procedures and forms\no Implement alternative dispute resolution\, mediation\, and arbitration methods\no Explain how to negotiate and settle a workers’ compensation case\no Define a redemption agreement\no Discuss the trials and appeals process\no Assess medical cost containment \nPoint Value: 4
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/workers-compensation-law/
CATEGORIES:SBAM Foundation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250424T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250424T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T231504
CREATED:20240819T211455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T211455Z
UID:10003628-1745506800-1745514000@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/2025-04-24/
LOCATION:Traverse Connect\, 202 East Grandview Parkway\, Traverse City\, MI\, 49684\, United States
CATEGORIES:SBAM Foundation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250424T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250424T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T231504
CREATED:20250321T220041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T220041Z
UID:10004066-1745492400-1745496000@www.sbam.org
SUMMARY:I Need to Hire! – Talent Acquisition 101
DESCRIPTION:This course will help your business improve hiring processes\, teach how to build a strong candidate pool\, understand legal requirements\, and refine strategies for better hiring outcomes. \n\n\nThis course will be held virtually on April 24\, 2025\, from 11:00am to 12:00pm. The course minimum is 10 people and limited to 30 people.  \nWalsh & Associates offers next level talent acquisition courses\, geared to those who need to improve their talent acquisition process or need to take a deeper dive into strategies that will help them improve their hiring outcomes.   \nWhether your business is ready to make that first hire\, or just in need of a better process for finding top talent\, I Need to Hire! – Talent Acquisition 101 will cover all of the basics of talent acquisition to make owners successful in their approach to hiring. Participants will be taught how to develop a pool of good prospects for open positions as well as the legal requirements of hiring that first employee. \nThis course would be beneficial to anyone looking to develop or refine their talent acquisition strategy. \nPoint Value: 1 
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/i-need-to-hire-talent-acquisition-101/
CATEGORIES:SBAM Foundation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250423T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250423T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T231504
CREATED:20250321T220407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T220407Z
UID:10004067-1745409600-1745413200@www.sbam.org
SUMMARY:ACA and ERISA Compliance: 11 Steps to Avoid (or Survive) a Department Of Labor Audit
DESCRIPTION:This course will cover the key requirements for employers sponsoring health and welfare plans. Participants will learn about DOL audits\, common compliance pitfalls\, and how to document actions to ensure readiness. \n\n\nThis course will be held virtually on April 23\, 2025\, from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. The course is minimum is 5 people and limited to 10 people.  \nWith two comprehensive federal laws and their regulations\, there are a lot of requirements that employers sponsoring health and other welfare plans (medical\, dental\, vision\, prescription\, life insurance\, short- and long-term disability plans and others) need to ensure they are performing. During this fast-moving session\, one of the country’s most highly rated speakers\, Gary Kushner\, SPHR\, CBP of Kushner & Company\, will walk through 11 items you’ll want to review to make sure you have all of the processes and documentation you’ll need to be compliant\, especially if your small business is ever the subject to a DOL audit.  \n\nLearn what the DOL looks for when they do an audit (and what you can do to be totally prepared). \n\n\nIdentify the pitfalls that many employers miss when sponsoring plans that can show up on audit. \n\n\nLearn what and how to document your compliance actions in the event of an audit. \n\nAfter attending this program participants will also be able to:  \n\nChoose the benefit array that’s right for the owner and their employees. \n\n\nDetermine how to best fund their employee benefit offerings. \n\nInternationally recognized as an expert in the field\, Gary Kushner is one of the nation’s most sought-after speakers on HR strategy and employee benefits. He has advised four U.S. Presidents on health care and has testified before the U.S. Senate Finance Committee\, The U.S. House Ways and Means Committee and the U.S. House Small Business Committee on employee benefit issues.  \nGary Kushner is also a frequent resource to the news media outlets including the Wall Street Journal\, the New York Times\, Associated Press\, Knight-Ridder\, the Kiplinger Washington Newsletter\, CNN News\, Fortune\, MSNBC\, and “Good Morning America” among others. Additionally\, he serves on the Editorial Review Board of HR Management magazine and an adviser to the Hope Health Letter.  \nThis course would be beneficial to owners and staff with responsibilities for designing and funding a compliant employee benefit offering to themselves and their employees.  \nPoint Value: 2
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/aca-and-erisa-compliance-11-steps-to-avoid-or-survive-a-department-of-labor-audit/
CATEGORIES:SBAM Foundation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250416T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250416T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T231504
CREATED:20250321T220611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T220611Z
UID:10004068-1744801200-1744808400@www.sbam.org
SUMMARY:Employee Benefits 101: What Every Small Business Owner Should Know
DESCRIPTION:This course will help businesses understand tools to recruit and retain top talent\, cover health and welfare plan design\, funding options\, retirement plans\, paid time off\, and creative benefits. Participants will learn how to choose and fund the right benefits strategy for their employees and business. \n\n\nThis course will be held virtually on April 16\, 2025\, from 11:00am to 1:00pm. The course minimum is 5 people and is limited to 10 people.  \nSmall business owners need to know about all of the tools available to them to recruit and retain the top talent they will need to succeed in business. Understanding all of the various types of employee benefits and how they operate is essential to that goal. In this program\, you’ll learn about:  \n\nHealth and welfare plan design\, including medical\, dental\, vision\, prescription\, life insurance\, short- and long-term disability coverage. \n\n\nHealth and welfare plan funding options. \n\n\nDetermining a benefits strategy on cost-sharing with employees. \n\n\nQualified retirement plan designs\, including defined benefit\, defined contribution (such as 401(k)’s)\, and combo plans. \n\n\nPaid time off plan design options. \n\n\nCreative benefit ideas utilizing the Internal Revenue Code. \n\n\nAncillary benefits such as indemnity plans and specific disease programs. \n\nAfter attending this program participants will also be able to:  \n\nChoose the benefit array that’s right for the owner and their employees. \n\n\nDetermine how to best fund their employee benefit offerings.\n\nInternationally recognized as an expert in the field\, Gary Kushner is one of the nation’s most sought-after speakers on HR strategy and employee benefits. He has advised four U.S. Presidents on health care and has testified before the U.S. Senate Finance Committee\, The U.S. House Ways and Means Committee and the U.S. House Small Business Committee on employee benefit issues.  \nGary Kushner is also a frequent resource to the news media outlets including the Wall Street Journal\, the New York Times\, Associated Press\, Knight-Ridder\, the Kiplinger Washington Newsletter\, CNN News\, Fortune\, MSNBC\, and “Good Morning America” among others. Additionally\, he serves on the Editorial Review Board of HR Management magazine and an adviser to the Hope Health Letter.  \nThis course would be beneficial to owners and staff with responsibilities for designing and funding an employee benefit offering to themselves and their employees.  \nPoint Value: 2
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/employee-benefits-101-what-every-small-business-owner-should-know/
CATEGORIES:SBAM Foundation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250414T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250414T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T231504
CREATED:20250311T141953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T141953Z
UID:10004056-1744642800-1744648200@www.sbam.org
SUMMARY:Minicourse: The Art of Business Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Storytelling has been around since the beginning of time but only recently has business storytelling been a focus for organizations. It has value with several audiences: employees\, customers\, and suppliers. The business story can be leveraged for several media platforms and in-person presentations. \n\n\nThis course will be held virtually on April 14\, from 3:00pm to 4:30pm then participants will set up an individual session with CK. The course minimum is 5 people and limited to 7 people. \nThis course will begin with a group session where participants will learn how to develop their story and do several short storytelling exercises. One exercise will be to “spot” the inconsistences in stories that are provided to read. Another exercise will be to critique several videos of storytellers for language and non-verbal communication. The content will include: \n\nUnderstanding what outcome you are trying to achieve (show challenges\, inspire pride\, etc.)\nWhat do you want people to learn?\nTechniques that get results\nUsing vivid language\nWhy non-verbal communication is critical to storytelling\nTailor your story to different audiences\nExamples of great business storytelling\n\nAfter the group session\, participants will set up individual sessions to work on creating their story. The session will be focused on reviewing and revising the story. \nThis course would be beneficial to any employees that must present content about the company. \nPoint Value: 3
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/minicourse-the-art-of-business-storytelling/
CATEGORIES:SBAM Foundation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250414T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250414T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T231504
CREATED:20250311T141347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T141347Z
UID:10004055-1744617600-1744630200@www.sbam.org
SUMMARY:Stop Wishing. Start Leading: A No Nonsense\, Straight Talk Session for Women Leaders
DESCRIPTION:This course will assist women with skills that can help them personally and professionally. It’s critical for women to understand the corporate landscape\, myths surrounding women and leadership and why women sometimes do not achieve the success they desire. It’s vital to understand barriers and strategies to navigate them to be a successful leader. \n\n\nThis course will be held virtually in two half-day sessions on April 7 and April 14\, from 8:00am to 11:30am. The course minimum is 8 people and limited to 20 people. \nSuccessful leaders have a mindset. We explore the characteristics of the mindset and how they impact women. Leaders also need to examine the three levels of leadership and the choices that accompany them. Participants will complete a self-assessment and other pre-work ahead of the course. This will help to tailor the sessions and content to the participants’ level of skills. Exercises will be customized based on the pre-work. Some of the content blocks include: \n\nIntroduction to leadership & tips\n11 traits of successful leaders and the art of balancing them (speed round-your leadership strength)\nWhat great leaders don’t do\nBe a Strategic Thinker\nHow do you influence others\nCommunicate with power\nLet’s talk – how to have better business conversations\nGiving and receiving feedback\nTaking criticism\nHandling tough situations\nKnowing when to change course and evolve\n\nThis course would be beneficial to women business owners\, supervisors\, and those who are looking to advance their careers. \nPoint Value: 4
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/stop-wishing-start-leading-a-no-nonsense-straight-talk-session-for-women-leaders/2025-04-14/
CATEGORIES:SBAM Foundation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250410T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250410T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T231504
CREATED:20250311T151435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T151435Z
UID:10004058-1744297200-1744308000@www.sbam.org
SUMMARY:Walsh Leadership Academy (WLA): Making the Dream Work
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-making-the-dream-work-2/
LOCATION:Walsh College\, 3838 Livernois Rd\, Troy\, MI\, 48083\, United States
CATEGORIES:SBAM Foundation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250410T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250410T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T231504
CREATED:20240819T211455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T211455Z
UID:10003627-1744297200-1744304400@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/2025-04-10/
LOCATION:Traverse Connect\, 202 East Grandview Parkway\, Traverse City\, MI\, 49684\, United States
CATEGORIES:SBAM Foundation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T231504
CREATED:20250311T140810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T142124Z
UID:10004053-1744038000-1744043400@www.sbam.org
SUMMARY:Minicourse: Is it Time for a Communication Makeover?
DESCRIPTION:This course will focus on the five things companies need to do now to pivot their internal and external communications\, and what companies should stop doing. We will look at what is trending in communication vehicles\, some simple ways to conduct research\, the pros and cons of doing it yourself or hiring pros and how to go digital. \n\n\nThis course will be held virtually on April 7\, from 3:00pm to 4:30pm. The course minimum is 10 people and limited to 40 people. \nThere is a direct link between great communications and business outcomes. This course will describe the issues facing businesses today including more communication channels\, virtual audiences\, the need for speed\, and people do not read. There are various communication needs and opportunities with internal and external audiences to be explored. These include: \n\nRecruitment and retention videos\nTraining – internal processes and portals for customers\nVirtual events – product launches\, demos\, co-branded webinars\nThought leadership\n\nThis course will highlight the role of leaders in communication (when leaders should be out front) and the role of the communications team (creating the vehicles and developing the skills of communicators). This course will explore the production process so that an organization’s staff can direct outside resources or choose to do some work internally. \nThis course would be beneficial to communications\, sales\, and marketing staff. \nPoint Value: 1
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/minicourse-is-it-time-for-a-communication-makeover-2/
CATEGORIES:SBAM Foundation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T231504
CREATED:20250311T141347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T141347Z
UID:10004054-1744012800-1744025400@www.sbam.org
SUMMARY:Stop Wishing. Start Leading: A No Nonsense\, Straight Talk Session for Women Leaders
DESCRIPTION:This course will assist women with skills that can help them personally and professionally. It’s critical for women to understand the corporate landscape\, myths surrounding women and leadership and why women sometimes do not achieve the success they desire. It’s vital to understand barriers and strategies to navigate them to be a successful leader. \n\n\nThis course will be held virtually in two half-day sessions on April 7 and April 14\, from 8:00am to 11:30am. The course minimum is 8 people and limited to 20 people. \nSuccessful leaders have a mindset. We explore the characteristics of the mindset and how they impact women. Leaders also need to examine the three levels of leadership and the choices that accompany them. Participants will complete a self-assessment and other pre-work ahead of the course. This will help to tailor the sessions and content to the participants’ level of skills. Exercises will be customized based on the pre-work. Some of the content blocks include: \n\nIntroduction to leadership & tips\n11 traits of successful leaders and the art of balancing them (speed round-your leadership strength)\nWhat great leaders don’t do\nBe a Strategic Thinker\nHow do you influence others\nCommunicate with power\nLet’s talk – how to have better business conversations\nGiving and receiving feedback\nTaking criticism\nHandling tough situations\nKnowing when to change course and evolve\n\nThis course would be beneficial to women business owners\, supervisors\, and those who are looking to advance their careers. \nPoint Value: 4
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/stop-wishing-start-leading-a-no-nonsense-straight-talk-session-for-women-leaders/2025-04-07/
CATEGORIES:SBAM Foundation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T231504
CREATED:20250228T142303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T145800Z
UID:10004047-1743674400-1743694200@www.sbam.org
SUMMARY:Finance for the Non-Finance Professional
DESCRIPTION:This course introduces and explains the basic finance terms\, concepts\, and tools. Participants will explore how to speak the language of finance as well as read and understand typical reports used by finance and business leaders in the company. \n\n\nThis course will be held virtually on April 3\, 2025\, from 10:00am to 3:30pm. \nThe course is minimum for 12 people. \nIn this course participants will learn how to create and manage budgets. They will also learn how to analyze budget variances effectively. \no Define the purpose of the Income Statement\, the Balance Sheet\, and the standard entries on these reports\no Examine the critical nature of cash flow in the organization and how it is often not well represented in the Income Statement and Balance Sheet\no Compare and contrast the operation of privately held and publicly held companies\no Discuss the potential business impact that comes from investing in programs because of inflation\, market\nconditions\, and overall risk\no Identify methods and considerations associated with tracking the costs of employment\no Estimate the return on the investment for programs and projects \nPoint Value: 4
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/finance-for-the-non-finance-professional/
CATEGORIES:SBAM Foundation
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