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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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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: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: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: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: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: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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