Events

You Can Grow Your Business! How do you gain more customers and continue to provide excellent service? How do you expand from a solopreneur, or someone with a few employees, to a thriving, growing company? Jill Gleba, founder of Gleba & Associates shares guidance, 8 specific steps, on how to grow your business efficiently in a way that's manageable for you!

Are You Eligible For the Restaurant Revitalization Fund? The American Rescue Plan Act established the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) to provide funding to help restaurants and other eligible businesses keep their doors open. More than traditional restaurants can apply. Is your business eligible? How do you apply? What can the funds be used for? Don't count your business out until you attend this informative webinar presented by Thomas P. McFadden with thoughts from June Foyt, Economic Development Specialist!

PIVOT POWER HOUR! Featuring Subject Matter Expert Alyssa Tracey, Director | International Trade Michigan Economic Development Corporation

You've got a business concern or pressing issue? We have real-time strategy and solutions. Women's Business Center COVID-19 Recovery Program Presents Our Expert Will: • Answer Your Questions • Provide Advice • Offer Insights

Do You Have a Procurement Strategy? Procurement requires a system of businesses working together to achieve a common goal. Subject matter expert Lori Wesby shares strategic tips on how to successfully position your company to land business through procurement in the pandemic with a focus in the workshop on the importance of being strategic and detailed when competing for business or considering partnership. Bring your questions!

Are You Eligible for The New RRF Grant? The restaurant industry was one of the hardest hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. The American Rescue Plan (ARPA) goal is to provide direct support for restaurants, bars and related businesses with a new grant program called the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF). Expert Felicia Harris will provide valuable information on eligibility, how to apply, use of funds, compliance and details of the provision for Shuttered Venue Operators. Uncertain? Attend this virtual workshop

Gain Competitive Advantage with Your Pink Umbrella! What is the "pink umbrella?" Do you have one? If you don't, how can you get one? Could you use a little help identifying the key element in your business that captures the attention of potential clients?

Can you recognize Life's Simple 7 Risk Factors? February is heart health month. As a business owner, heart health impacts not only you but your business. Special MWM guest, Donulae' T. Knuckles, BSN, RN, and a heart health miracle, will share with you the American Heart Association prescription for health called Life's Simple 7, important predictors of heart health and risk. To assist you in achieving optimum heart-healthy habits, Donulae' shares her 17 Tips to Love Yourself for Life. Her motto, "self-care is not selfish, it's necessary!" Don't skip a beat, practice these important principles for the health of you and your business.

The ongoing pandemic, political transition, and social unrest not only amplifies employees’ insecurity about what the future will be like; it’s distracting and emotionally exhausting. Learn the traits of purposeful leaders to effectively move their teams forward to a brighter tomorrow.