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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-2-2/2024-07-01/
CATEGORIES:Small Business Briefing
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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-2-2/2024-07-08/
CATEGORIES:Small Business Briefing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240715T150000
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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-2-2/2024-07-15/
CATEGORIES:Small Business Briefing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240715T160000
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SUMMARY:Greater Southwest Michigan Region Owner2Owner Event
DESCRIPTION:Please join us July 15\, 2024 at One Well Brewing Co. in Kalamazoo from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. for an SBAM Owner2Owner (O2O) event! \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 networking. 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 \nConsumers Credit Union
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/greater-southwest-region-owner2owner-event/
LOCATION:One Well Brewing Company\, 4213 Portage Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001\, United States
CATEGORIES:O2O Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240716T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240716T140000
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SUMMARY:Increase Retention and Attraction with an Exceptional Employee Experience
DESCRIPTION:In a world where money is no longer the primary motivating factor for employees\, focusing on the employee experience is a competitive advantage with the biggest payoff. With the right employee experience strategy\, you can boost your ability to attract\, engage and develop high-performing employees. \nPresented by Susan Justice (Sue) the Founder\, President and Human Resource Business Partner for Emery HR. \nSue is a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)\, has a Bachelor of Business Management degree from Northwood University and is a graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10\,000 Small Businesses program.   She also is a Registered Employee Benefit Consultant (REBC) and holds life and health insurance agent and consulting licenses.
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/increase-retention-and-attraction-with-an-exceptional-employee-experience/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240722T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240722T153000
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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-2-2/2024-07-22/
CATEGORIES:Small Business Briefing
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240724T110000
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SUMMARY:Legal Webinar Series: Protecting Your Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Join the expert attorneys at Mavacy Law Firm to discuss best practices to safeguard your small business legally. Michael Melfi\, John Mashni\, and Karolina Powalka will explain how to protect your company from common legal issues and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations. \nThis is the first in a series of four monthly webinars presented by the Mavacy team. Future webinars will cover legal contracts\, succession planning\, and intellectual property. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/legal-webinar-series-protecting-your-small-business/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240725T180000
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SUMMARY:Great Lakes Bay Region Owner2Owner Event
DESCRIPTION:Please join us July 25\, 2024 at CMU Research Corporation in Bay City from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. for an SBAM Owner2Owner (O2O) event! \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 networking. 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 
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/great-lakes-bay-region-owner2owner-event-2/
LOCATION:CMU Research Corporation Bay City\, 122 Uptown Drive Suite 204\, Bay City\, 48708\, United States
CATEGORIES:O2O Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240729T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240729T153000
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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-2-2/2024-07-29/
CATEGORIES:Small Business Briefing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240730T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240730T100000
DTSTAMP:20250305T165040Z
CREATED:20240506T124340Z
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SUMMARY:HR Roundtable Discussion Series
DESCRIPTION:The HR Roundtable is a collaborative forum where HR professionals gather virtually to share insights\, best practices\, and challenges related to managing an organization’s workforce. In this interactive setting\, participants engage in open dialogue\, exchanging ideas on talent acquisition\, compliance\, performance management\, and other HR-related topics. The roundtable format encourages networking and the exchange of diverse perspectives\, fostering a dynamic environment for learning and innovation in the ever-evolving field of human resources. \nEmployee Development\nLearn how to promote a culture of continuous learning to leverage the most out of your employees. Peers will discuss how to identify high-potential employees and the benefits of training including cross-training and closing skills gaps. The group will share best practices on employee professional development strategies and how to develop a growth plan for all your employees. \nEmployee Recruitment and Retention Strategies\nPeers will discuss recruiting strategies and best practices for attracting top talent. Discussion topics may include marketing a positive company culture\, challenges in retaining talent\, and evaluating your candidate experience. \nAI in HR\nLearn how we can use it and what we need to be cautious of and avoid. Participants will discuss what AI tools they are using and can share success stories and best practices for AI company policies and ways it has streamlined efficiency. \nFacilitated by our partner\, American Society of Employers\, six meetings are scheduled every eight weeks and will be held from 9 am until 10 am. \nHR Roundtable Meeting Schedule: \nWednesday\, June 5th\nTuesday\, July 30th\nWednesday\, September 25th\nTuesday\, November 19th\nWednesday\, January 15th\nWednesday\, March 19th
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/hr-roundtable-discussion-series/2024-07-30/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240731T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240731T100000
DTSTAMP:20240719T182216Z
CREATED:20240719T180455Z
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SUMMARY:Getting the Most from the Small Business Support Hub Grant Program
DESCRIPTION:Our SBSH Grant Program is designed to provide support for established 1st stage and 2nd stage businesses who have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants receive free programming\, courses\, events\, and support designed to help businesses recover from the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic\, and help you achieve the success you seek for your business. \nThis webinar is designed for current participants and prospective participants\, and will cover: \n\nHow to register for courses\, programs\, and events\nAnswers to many frequently asked questions\nNew details regarding direct grants\n\nThis webinar will be recorded and made available to all registrants\, and posted for on-demand viewing.
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/getting-the-most-from-the-small-business-support-hub-grant-2/
CATEGORIES:SBAM Foundation,Webinar
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