SBAM Leadership Council

What is the Leadership Council?

The SBAM Leadership Council is a special, secret group formed over 10 years ago by your very own peers. This is a statewide network of over 200 second-stage small business owners from all across the state, and they are in the prime of their careers. This group of owners are genuinely interested in connecting with peers and growing their network, not so much selling their products and services. But, the selling does happen once relationships are formed, which makes this group that much more powerful!

SBAM brings the Leadership Council together three times a year for in-person events that include education and peer-to-peer connection in a safe space.

The events are:

February 2026
June 17, 2025 Event (Full Day Event at Eagle Eye Golf & Banquet Center, Lansing)
October 22-24, 2025 (Fall Summit, usually 2 nights away)

Keep scrolling for additional details and hotel booking links to March, June and October events.

PAC Fundraiser

March 5, 2025 from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.

Register here for the upcoming SBAM PAC Fundraiser that will immediately follow the SBAM Leadership Council Winter Event on March 5, 2025 back at the SBAM office! It’s just a quick walk across the street from Grewal Hall.

Legislators will be attending as well so it will be a packed house.

You don’t want to miss so donate to the PAC and register below!

Upcoming 2025 SBAM & LC Events

SBAM Annual Meeting

June 17, 2025 at Eagle Eye Golf & Banquet Center in Lansing
- PAC Fundraiser to follow the event that evening at Eagle Eye
  - PAC Fundraiser Registration is separate! Click here to register.
- Need hotel accommodations? We have 2 room blocks available:
  - Courtyard Lansing Downtown
  - Hyatt Place Lansing – East (Eastwood Towne Center and close to Eagle Eye)
    - For those looking to call to book, please call Hyatt Reservations at 888.492.8847 and mention the group code G-MABS

LC Fall Summit

October 22-24, 2025 at Mission Point Resort on Mackinac Island
Hotel Accommodations Booking Link is Live and you are welcome to reserve today!
- Mission Point Resort Fall Summit Booking Link

Leadership Council Merchandise Store

Want some LC swag?

There is an opportunity for Leadership Council Members to look fly at future LC events with some gear! SBAM partnered with fellow peer, Alfie Logo Gear, to bring you a store! Click the button below to head to the online store and order some LC gear or an SBAM logo Yeti!

LC Merchandise Store

Michigan Celebrates Small Business Summit & Awards Gala

April 21 & 22, 2025

Visit michigancelebrates.org to attend the upcoming Michigan Celebrates Small Business Summit & Awards Gala!

Michigan Celebrates Small Business (MCSB) Summit and Awards Gala

April 21-22, 2025

Greater Lansing Area

Registration is now OPEN for MCSB at early bird rates! This premier event is designed to inspire, connect, and celebrate Michigan’s small business community. Here’s why you should register:

Day 1 – April 21

MCSB Summit: Engage in an exhibit hall, luncheon with speakers, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities at The Lansing Center.

VIP Reception: Celebrate our awardees and the small business community with a brief program and reception at The Lansing Center.

Day 2 – April 22

Capitol Day: Learn how to get involved in the legislative process, visit the Michigan House of Representatives floor, and tour the Capitol Building.

MCSB Awards Gala: Enjoy a black-tie gala with a strolling reception, dinner, and awards presentation at The Breslin Center.

Interested in Sponsorship? Click here to explore our sponsorship packages.

Michigan Celebrates Small Business Home Page

Follow us on social!

Twitter: @SBAM

Facebook: @Small Business Association of Michigan

Instagram: @SmallBusinessAssocofMichigan

LinkedIn: @Small Business Association of Michigan

Upcoming Owner2Owner Events

Image representing the Small Business Association of Michigan's Owner2Owner professional networking events

July 17 @ 4:00 pm

Great Lakes Bay Region Owner2Owner Event

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 a brief update from SBAM […]

July 31 @ 4:00 pm

Macomb Region Owner2Owner Event

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 a brief update from […]

August 21 @ 4:00 pm

Capital Region Owner2Owner Event

Please 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 […]

Contribute to the SBAM Political Action Committee (PAC)

Interested in learning more about contributing to the PAC or become a reoccuring donor? Contact SBAM’s Kelli Saunders at kelli.saunders@sbam.org for all the details.

Learn more

Bring a guest to an O2O event!

There are numerous Owner2Owner (O2O) events happening throughout the year. Take a look at the O2O webpage to view upcoming events and invite a peer to join us!

O2O Webpage

MCSB Nominations are Open!

Visit michigancelebrates.org and save the date for the 2026 Michigan Celebrates Small Business Summit & Awards Gala!