SBAM June 18 Annual Meeting and Networking Luncheon features panel on “Building a Brand”

The Small Business Association of Michigan will hold its Annual Meeting and Networking Luncheon on June 18, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the Lansing Center. The program will feature a panel of small business owners who will discuss the importance of building a brand, tips for growing a business and how their Michigan roots have impacted their success. Participating will be representatives from Shinola, Stormy Kromer and Founders Brewing Company. 

The annual meeting will include recognition of the 2015 Small Business Legislator of the Year, Advocate of the Year and Communicator of the Year; and introductions of the 2015-2016 SBAM Officers and Board members.

Single tickets are $50 ($65 after May 15) or a table of eight can be purchased for $375 ($450 after May 15). Non-member tickets are $75, table of eight for $575. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling (800) 362-5461.

Exhibits, networking and a Silent Auction benefiting the Small Biz PAC will begin at 10:30 a.m.

The annual meeting sponsors are:

Platinum – Huntington, Pure Michigan Business Connect and Consumers Energy.

Gold – Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Care Network of Michigan, DTE Energy, Priority Health and the Michigan State Housing Development Authority.

Silver – Grotenhuis, Clark Hill Legal and Professional Services and Physicians Health Plan

Bronze – Maner Costerisan Certified Public Accountants/Business & Technology Advisors, Comcast Business, Comcast Spotlight, Public Sector Consultants, Michigan Creative, Doberman Technologies, Accident Fund Insurance Company of America, International Bancard, Davenport University, Consumers Mutual Insurance Company of Michigan, the American Society of Employers, the Energy Foundation and Nuwave Technology Partners.