Protecting your business is important. Learn from the United States Patent and Trademark Office about intellectual property, and other experts on how to protect your brand. Featured speakers Nathanya Ferguson, Program Analyst at United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Shavon Smith, Principal, SJS Law Firm, PLLC

Are you struggling to find capital to expand or start a business? Although capital is essential for all businesses to run successfully, accessing capital, and understanding which kind you need, is often confusing. On November 18, join Southwest Michigan First and our session speakers to learn the who, what, and where that you need to […]

Presenters: Amanda Brinkman, Deluxe Corporation and Nadine Seivert, U.S. Bank Sponsored by: Deluxe Corporation From initial startup investments to deciding when is the right time to hire employees, business owners are constantly evaluating the impact of financial decisions.

In today’s rapidly changing society it has become important for businesses to take a more targeted approach integrating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into their business plans. While many businesses might recognize the importance of D.E.I from a compliance perspective many fail to understand and articulate the actual benefits of D.E.I integration from a practical perspective. […]

Bookkeeping is critical for the success, growth, and investment of your business. Learn about small business money management tools for tracking expenses and revenue, and places to turn to access sources of capital. Featured Speaker Zoe Bogan, Founder/CEO, ZB Agency

Support Michigan small businesses of color, women-owned, veteran-owned, disabled-owned, and rural businesses on Cyber Monday and through the holidays by attending the Michigan SBDC Cyber Monday Virtual Marketplace! This virtual event will feature businesses all over the state in a Zoom-style marketplace where you'll have the opportunity to engage in product demonstrations and connect with […]

Presenter: David Finkel, CEO of Maui Mastermind In the face of competing demands for your time and attention we’ll bottom line the way to actually DO “working smarter” in actionable ways you can implement today.

Do you have essential data protection policies in place for your small business? Join us as we discuss the importance of data protection policies and how they protect your business. We’ll walk you through a quick-paced webinar, ask a few poll questions of the audience, and give you time for question and answer with the […]