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SUMMARY:How to Comply with the Earned Sick Time Act: A Guide for Michigan Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:The Earned Sick Time Act went into effect in February 2025\, which requires all small businesses in Michigan to provide paid sick leave to their employees. While this impacted most businesses immediately\, those with 1-10 employees were given until October 1\, 2025 to become compliant. \nAs that deadline approaches\, we want to ensure you are prepared. SBAM is here to help you tackle compliance. Join us at this upcoming webinar to learn more about ESTA and the tools available to you. \nWebinar Pricing: \nFREE for SBAM’s Basic\, Premium\, VIP and Elite members\n$40 for SBAM Starter members and non-members
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/how-to-comply-with-the-earned-sick-time-act-a-guide-for-michigan-small-businesses-13/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T180000
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SUMMARY:Marquette & U.P. Region Owner2Owner Event & BCBSM Roundtable
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nThese 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. \n\n\n\nRegional Sponsors\n \nBlue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan \n  \n \nMEDC \n  \n \nSBES
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/u-p-region-owner2owner-event-marquette/
LOCATION:Barrel + Beam\, 260 Northwoods Rd\, Marquette\, MI\, 48955\, United States
CATEGORIES:O2O Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T100000
DTSTAMP:20260507T093528
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T150705Z
UID:10004157-1758788100-1758794400@www.sbam.org
SUMMARY:Controlling Costs\, Empowering Employee Health: Strategies for Small Businesses (Cancelled)
DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled!\nIf you have any questions\, please don’t hesitate to contact events@sbam.org. \n 
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/bcbsm-roundtable/
LOCATION:Consumers Credit Union\, 6935 South Cedar Street\, Lansing\, 48911\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250924T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250924T180000
DTSTAMP:20260507T093528
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T141823Z
UID:10004131-1758729600-1758736800@www.sbam.org
SUMMARY:U.P. Region Owner2Owner Event - Houghton
DESCRIPTION: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.! \nEnjoy 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. \nThese 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. \nHost\n \n\n\n\nRegional Sponsors\n \nBlue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan \n  \n \nMEDC \n  \n \nSBES
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/u-p-region-houghton-owner2owner-event/
LOCATION:Small Craft\, 101 Navy St\, Hancock\, MI\, 49930\, United States
CATEGORIES:O2O Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250922T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250922T153000
DTSTAMP:20260507T093528
CREATED:20240903T141608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T165456Z
UID:10003772-1758553200-1758555000@www.sbam.org
SUMMARY:The Small Business Briefing
DESCRIPTION:The Small Business Briefing airs Mondays at 3pm ET. Watch to get the latest news from SBAM’s Brian Calley and Sarah Miller\, along with special guests!\n\n\nWatch live on Facebook or register to watch via Zoom. \nCheck out past episodes!
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/the-small-business-briefing-2-2-2-3/2025-09-22/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Small Business Briefing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250918T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250918T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T093528
CREATED:20250826T174925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T201904Z
UID:10004158-1758202200-1758207600@www.sbam.org
SUMMARY:How to Comply with the Earned Sick Time Act: A Guide for Michigan Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:The Earned Sick Time Act went into effect on February 21\, 2025. Tune in to this comprehensive webinar to learn about the checklist\, tools\, templates\, and resources that are now available to Michigan small business owners. SBAM President & CEO Brian Calley will walk you through what you need to do to be compliant and provide new details on how to integrate ESTA within your current paid time off policies and employee handbook. \nWebinar Pricing: \nFREE for SBAM’s Basic\, Premium\, VIP and Elite members\n$40 for SBAM Starter members and non-members
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/how-to-comply-with-the-earned-sick-time-act-a-guide-for-michigan-small-businesses-12/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250915T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250915T153000
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CREATED:20240903T141608Z
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UID:10003771-1757948400-1757950200@www.sbam.org
SUMMARY:The Small Business Briefing
DESCRIPTION:The Small Business Briefing airs Mondays at 3pm ET. Watch to get the latest news from SBAM’s Brian Calley and Sarah Miller\, along with special guests!\n\n\nWatch live on Facebook or register to watch via Zoom. \nCheck out past episodes!
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/the-small-business-briefing-2-2-2-3/2025-09-15/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Small Business Briefing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250908T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250908T153000
DTSTAMP:20260507T093528
CREATED:20240903T141608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T165456Z
UID:10003770-1757343600-1757345400@www.sbam.org
SUMMARY:The Small Business Briefing
DESCRIPTION:The Small Business Briefing airs Mondays at 3pm ET. Watch to get the latest news from SBAM’s Brian Calley and Sarah Miller\, along with special guests!\n\n\nWatch live on Facebook or register to watch via Zoom. \nCheck out past episodes!
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/the-small-business-briefing-2-2-2-3/2025-09-08/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Small Business Briefing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250904T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250904T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T093528
CREATED:20250425T152346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T140453Z
UID:10004156-1756972800-1757001600@www.sbam.org
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/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:SBAM Foundation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250901T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250901T153000
DTSTAMP:20260507T093528
CREATED:20240903T141608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T165456Z
UID:10003769-1756738800-1756740600@www.sbam.org
SUMMARY:The Small Business Briefing
DESCRIPTION:The Small Business Briefing airs Mondays at 3pm ET. Watch to get the latest news from SBAM’s Brian Calley and Sarah Miller\, along with special guests!\n\n\nWatch live on Facebook or register to watch via Zoom. \nCheck out past episodes!
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/the-small-business-briefing-2-2-2-3/2025-09-01/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Small Business Briefing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250825T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250825T153000
DTSTAMP:20260507T093528
CREATED:20240903T141608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T165456Z
UID:10003768-1756134000-1756135800@www.sbam.org
SUMMARY:The Small Business Briefing
DESCRIPTION:The Small Business Briefing airs Mondays at 3pm ET. Watch to get the latest news from SBAM’s Brian Calley and Sarah Miller\, along with special guests!\n\n\nWatch live on Facebook or register to watch via Zoom. \nCheck out past episodes!
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/the-small-business-briefing-2-2-2-3/2025-08-25/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Small Business Briefing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250821T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250821T180000
DTSTAMP:20260507T093528
CREATED:20250528T191710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T165119Z
UID:10004114-1755792000-1755799200@www.sbam.org
SUMMARY:Capital Region Owner2Owner Event
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlease 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! \nThese 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. \n\n\n\nRegional Sponsors\n \nBlue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan \n  \n \nMEDC \n  \n \nSBES \n  \n \nConsumers Credit Union \n  \n \nCATA \n  \n \n  \nComcast Business \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/capital-region-owner2owner-event-5/
LOCATION:Pickleball Barn\, 3415 W Clark Rd\, Lansing\, MI\, 48906\, United States
CATEGORIES:O2O Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250818T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250818T153000
DTSTAMP:20260507T093528
CREATED:20240903T141608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T165456Z
UID:10003767-1755529200-1755531000@www.sbam.org
SUMMARY:The Small Business Briefing
DESCRIPTION:The Small Business Briefing airs Mondays at 3pm ET. Watch to get the latest news from SBAM’s Brian Calley and Sarah Miller\, along with special guests!\n\n\nWatch live on Facebook or register to watch via Zoom. \nCheck out past episodes!
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/the-small-business-briefing-2-2-2-3/2025-08-18/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Small Business Briefing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250814T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250814T140000
DTSTAMP:20260507T093528
CREATED:20250724T150132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T124712Z
UID:10004153-1755176400-1755180000@www.sbam.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Succession Planning with Jessica Starks
DESCRIPTION:Most business owners think of exit planning only when they’re ready to sell—but that’s a mistake. An exit plan isn’t just about stepping away from your company. It’s a strategic tool that builds business value\, supports long-term growth\, and prepares your company to handle the unexpected. Whether you are years away from selling or not planning to sell at all\, every business should have a well-thought-out exit strategy in place. \nJoin Jessica Starks of Transworld Business Advisors and Exit Factor of Grand Rapids as she helps you understand the importance of succession planning and how to create one in your business.
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/webinar-succession-planning-with-jessica-starks/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250813T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250813T133000
DTSTAMP:20260507T093528
CREATED:20250715T140908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T123441Z
UID:10004133-1755090000-1755091800@www.sbam.org
SUMMARY:SBAM Membership Essentials
DESCRIPTION:Unlock the Full Value of Your SBAM Membership\nRunning a small business is no small task and your time is valuable. That’s why this quick\, no-pressure webinar is designed to deliver real value in just 30 minutes. \nJoin us for the Membership Essentials Webinar to discover how Michigan small business owners like you are using SBAM to:\n✅ Save money on essential services\n✅ Accelerate business growth\n✅ Get trusted support when it’s needed most \nWhether you’re a Starter Member or just getting familiar with SBAM\, this session will help you uncover tools\, benefits\, and opportunities you might not even know exist. Expect practical tips\, quick wins\, and maybe even a few “why didn’t I know this sooner?” moments. \nNo sales pitch. No fluff. Just actionable insights.
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/sbam-membership-essentials/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250813T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250813T113000
DTSTAMP:20260507T093528
CREATED:20250715T141047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T123402Z
UID:10004132-1755082800-1755084600@www.sbam.org
SUMMARY:SBAM Membership Essentials
DESCRIPTION:Unlock the Full Value of Your SBAM Membership\nRunning a small business is no small task and your time is valuable. That’s why this quick\, no-pressure webinar is designed to deliver real value in just 30 minutes. \nJoin us for the Membership Essentials Webinar to discover how Michigan small business owners like you are using SBAM to:\n✅ Save money on essential services\n✅ Accelerate business growth\n✅ Get trusted support when it’s needed most \nWhether you’re a Starter Member or just getting familiar with SBAM\, this session will help you uncover tools\, benefits\, and opportunities you might not even know exist. Expect practical tips\, quick wins\, and maybe even a few “why didn’t I know this sooner?” moments. \nNo sales pitch. No fluff. Just actionable insights.
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/sbam-membership-essentials-2/
LOCATION:MI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250812T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250812T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T093528
CREATED:20250602T134931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T135226Z
UID:10004120-1754996400-1755000000@www.sbam.org
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/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:SBAM Foundation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250811T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250811T153000
DTSTAMP:20260507T093528
CREATED:20240903T141608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T165456Z
UID:10003766-1754924400-1754926200@www.sbam.org
SUMMARY:The Small Business Briefing
DESCRIPTION:The Small Business Briefing airs Mondays at 3pm ET. Watch to get the latest news from SBAM’s Brian Calley and Sarah Miller\, along with special guests!\n\n\nWatch live on Facebook or register to watch via Zoom. \nCheck out past episodes!
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/the-small-business-briefing-2-2-2-3/2025-08-11/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Small Business Briefing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250807T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250807T180000
DTSTAMP:20260507T093528
CREATED:20250618T161454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T135152Z
UID:10004125-1754582400-1754589600@www.sbam.org
SUMMARY:Lakeshore Region Owner2Owner Event
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nRepresentative 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.  \nThese 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. \n\n\n\nRegional Sponsors\n \nBlue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan \n  \n \nMEDC \n  \n \nSBES \n  \n 
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/lakeshore-region-owner2owner-event-3/
LOCATION:Wonderland Distilling Co.\, 1989 Lakeshore Dr Suite B\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49441\, United States
CATEGORIES:O2O Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250806T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250806T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T093528
CREATED:20250715T152107Z
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UID:10004134-1754481600-1754485200@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 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/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:SBAM Foundation
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250805T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T093528
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T134739Z
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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/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:SBAM Foundation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250804T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250804T153000
DTSTAMP:20260507T093528
CREATED:20240903T141608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T165456Z
UID:10003765-1754319600-1754321400@www.sbam.org
SUMMARY:The Small Business Briefing
DESCRIPTION:The Small Business Briefing airs Mondays at 3pm ET. Watch to get the latest news from SBAM’s Brian Calley and Sarah Miller\, along with special guests!\n\n\nWatch live on Facebook or register to watch via Zoom. \nCheck out past episodes!
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/the-small-business-briefing-2-2-2-3/2025-08-04/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Small Business Briefing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250731T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250731T180000
DTSTAMP:20260507T093528
CREATED:20250610T210803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T135029Z
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SUMMARY:Macomb Region Owner2Owner Event
DESCRIPTION: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! \nState 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. \nThese 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. \n\n\n\nRegional Sponsors\n \nBlue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan \n  \n \nMEDC \n  \n \nSBES \n  \n 
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/macomb-region-owner2owner-event-5/
LOCATION:Unwined Winery\, 47653 Van Dyke Ave.\, Shelby\, 48317
CATEGORIES:O2O Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250729T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250729T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T093528
CREATED:20250626T162157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T163124Z
UID:10004127-1753786800-1753790400@www.sbam.org
SUMMARY:State of Michigan Procurement - Contracting 101
DESCRIPTION:Join representatives from State of Michigan Procurement for a webinar covering how to bid on State of Michigan contracts. Speakers will review the basics of how to do business with the state & will include info on initiatives geared towards increasing opportunities for Geographically Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (GDBE). We’ll also review our Let’s Do Business vendor toolkit on Michigan.gov.
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/state-of-michigan-procurement-contracting-101/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250729T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250729T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T093528
CREATED:20250602T132957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T133106Z
UID:10004115-1753786800-1753790400@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 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/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:SBAM Foundation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250728T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250728T153000
DTSTAMP:20260507T093528
CREATED:20240903T141608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T165456Z
UID:10003764-1753714800-1753716600@www.sbam.org
SUMMARY:The Small Business Briefing
DESCRIPTION:The Small Business Briefing airs Mondays at 3pm ET. Watch to get the latest news from SBAM’s Brian Calley and Sarah Miller\, along with special guests!\n\n\nWatch live on Facebook or register to watch via Zoom. \nCheck out past episodes!
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/the-small-business-briefing-2-2-2-3/2025-07-28/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Small Business Briefing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250721T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250721T153000
DTSTAMP:20260507T093528
CREATED:20240903T141608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T165456Z
UID:10003763-1753110000-1753111800@www.sbam.org
SUMMARY:The Small Business Briefing
DESCRIPTION:The Small Business Briefing airs Mondays at 3pm ET. Watch to get the latest news from SBAM’s Brian Calley and Sarah Miller\, along with special guests!\n\n\nWatch live on Facebook or register to watch via Zoom. \nCheck out past episodes!
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/the-small-business-briefing-2-2-2-3/2025-07-21/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Small Business Briefing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250717T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250717T180000
DTSTAMP:20260507T093528
CREATED:20250521T235110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T121237Z
UID:10004112-1752768000-1752775200@www.sbam.org
SUMMARY:Great Lakes Bay Region Owner2Owner Event
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRepresentative 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. \nThese 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. \n\n\n\nRegional Sponsors\n \nBlue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan \n  \n \nMEDC \n  \n \nSBES \n \n3Sixty Interactive \n  \n \nConsumers Energy \n 
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/great-lakes-bay-region-owner2owner-event-4/
LOCATION:SVRC Marketplace\, 203 S Washington Ave\, Saginaw\, 48607\, United States
CATEGORIES:O2O Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250716T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250716T140000
DTSTAMP:20260507T093528
CREATED:20250701T163654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T164923Z
UID:10004130-1752670800-1752674400@www.sbam.org
SUMMARY:HR Made Easy: New Tools for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Join SBAM’s Scout Sparks and Kellie Neirynck for an inside look at our new HR Toolkit—an affordable\, ready-to-use collection of templates designed to simplify your hiring\, onboarding\, and employee retention efforts. \nBuilt specifically for small businesses\, this toolkit offers trusted guidance for every step of the HR process—from writing job descriptions and onboarding new hires to customizing employee handbooks and staying compliant. \nWhether you’re bringing on your first employee or managing a growing team\, the SBAM HR Toolkit helps you stay organized\, confident\, and in control of your HR responsibilities. Register now!
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/webinar-hr-made-easy-new-tools-for-small-businesses/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250715T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250715T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T093528
CREATED:20250619T183439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T183439Z
UID:10004126-1752580800-1752584400@www.sbam.org
SUMMARY:Revenue-First Marketing with Jen Jurgens of 1BoldStep
DESCRIPTION:Are you tired of watching your marketing budget get slashed because you cannot prove the value? Or maybe you’re the business owner wondering why you’re spending so much on marketing with little to show for it? Join us for “The Revenue-First Marketing Plan” where we’ll show you how to apply LEAN principles to create marketing plans that actually drive growth.  \nIn this webinar\, you’ll learn:   \n\nHow to create a revenue-aligned plan that helps avoid the shiny-object syndrome to focus on what really matters  \nA new approach to the sales & marketing funnel that works backward from revenue goals to marketing activities  \nSmart ways to target the right prospects with the right message and the right time (without breaking the bank)  \nSetting up a minimal tech stack that delivers maximum results \n\nPlus\, you’ll walk away with practical templates to help you create more revenue with less effort. No more wasted resources or random tactics—just a straightforward system that delivers predictable business growth for your marketing investment.  \n  \nWebinar Pricing \nBasic\, Premium\, VIP\, and Elite SBAM Members – FREE \nStarter SBAM Members and Future Members – $25
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/revenue-first-marketing-with-jen-jurgens/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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