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Owner to Owner Meeting Kent Region

O2O Regional Meetings are exclusive opportunities for small business owners to gather with other small business owners in their region. If you’re a small business owner please join us on May […]

March 8, 2019

Webinar: Growing Your Business in an On-Line World

2019 is a great time to run a small business. There are lots of changes going on, but this is the first time this century that scaling businesses have an […]

January 22, 2019

Webinar: Emerging technology

What’s new in payment processing options for your small business? Presented by Steve Merkouris, International Bancard Thursday, February 14, 2019 2:00pm – 3:00pm The payment processing industry is ever-changing. Join […]

January 22, 2019

Webinar: Optimize Your Sales Channels for Growth

Manage external sales partners and optimize those channels for growth Presented by Joe Marr of Sandler Training Thursday, February 21, 2019 2:00pm – 3:00pm Whether your company only sells through […]

January 11, 2019

State of Michigan Procurement Supplier Summit

The State of Michigan’s Supplier Summit is taking place May 7th at Ford Field in Detroit. This Summit is an opportunity for the State’s suppliers to meet end users and showcase products. […]

December 21, 2018

Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover

A cybersecurity webinar for small business owners Cybersecurity is crucial to your small business. Join us for a free webinar Tuesday, January 15, 2019 1:00pm – 2:00pm In 2018, the […]

December 11, 2018

SBAM Annual Meeting & Small Business Summit

Online registration has been closed! Please call Christine Laverty at (800) 362-5461 ext. 216 to inquire about available seats. Join us for SBAM’s Annual Meeting & Small Business Summit. This […]

November 28, 2018

Webinar: Employer Implications of Michigan’s Recreational Marijuana Law

Now that recreational marijuana is legal in Michigan, how might small business owners be impacted?

November 27, 2018

Small Biz PAC Fundraiser

Meet SBAM’s new President, Brian Calley, at the Small Biz PAC Fundraiser The SBAM Small Biz PACs are critical components to a successful small business advocacy program. Your support will help […]

October 22, 2018

Grand Rapids Cybersecurity Panel 2018

Please join us to engage with a panel of local experts and local business leaders just like you to better understand the process and implications of preparing, protecting, detecting, and […]

October 17, 2018

2018 Women Entrepreneurs Conference

SBAM is a proud partner of the 2018 Women Entrepreneurs Conference hosted by the Michigan Association for Female Entrepreneurs! Held during Global Entrepreneurship Week, the 2018 Women Entrepreneurs Conference is […]

October 8, 2018

Build it Right

Build it Right Join industry experts as they discuss how to avoid common building mistakes. With over 200 years of combined industry experience, we’ll show you how to make your […]

September 21, 2018

2018 TiECon Detroit BeInvestable Bootcamp

Thinking about starting your own business? Want to learn how to pitch your business ideas to local experts? Attend the entrepreneur bootcamp TiECon Detroit BeInvestable Bootcamp! Friday, October 5, 2018 […]

September 21, 2018

Energy Services Coalition Training Session: Solar + Utility Programs

Presented by Consumers Energy and DTE Energy Learn about current utility programs, along with the rules for interconnection and net metering. Presenters include Teresa Hatcher, Director of Renewable Energy at […]

September 4, 2018

Small Business Saturday

Shop small on Saturday, November 24th!

August 22, 2018

Best Practices for Avoiding IRS Trouble

In this webinar, learn what the most common IRS red flags are and what you can do to avoid being selected for an audit. Learn which factors are real and […]