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VIP/Elite Member Luncheon: A Conversation with U.S. Senator Gary Peters

SBAM VIP and Elite members: Join us for an exclusive luncheon featuring U.S. Senator Gary Peters on October 15, 2024 in East Lansing*. This event is a unique opportunity to engage with Senator Peters, who will discuss key issues affecting small businesses in Michigan and beyond in a conversation moderated by SBAM's Brian Calley. Interested […]

Webinar: Is An Arbitration Clause A Good Fit for Your Business

Join the American Arbitration Association for an insightful webinar to explore the benefits of arbitration clauses. Learn how these clauses can help resolve disputes efficiently while avoiding costly litigation. Presented by: Katherine Gloede, American Arbitration Association Sheri B. Cataldo, Sullivan, Ward, Patton, Gleeson & Felty, P.C.

Let Her Speak

Event Series Let Her Speak – Course Full

Traverse Connect 202 East Grandview Parkway, Traverse City, MI, United States

Cost | Free

Let Her Speak will help female-identifying business leaders wanting to learn how to speak in their authentic voice and have fun doing it! This nine-session series will be held in-person at Traverse Connect (202 East Grandview Parkway, Traverse City, MI 49684), from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. The course minimum is 8 people, and the capacity is […]

Small Business Strategies To Manage Employee Benefits

Managing employee benefits for small businesses requires a careful balance between providing attractive incentives and controlling costs. This can be challenging as overall expenses continue to increase each year.  Join the SBAM Member Care Team as we review strategies for your company to offer employer-sponsored health insurance and value-added benefits such as life insurance, wellness […]

Managing Problem Employees

Cost | Free

Participants will hear why problem employees need to be managed carefully. This course will help identify problem employees, introduce strategies necessary for effective management, and review documentation techniques that will both support termination and prevent against arbitration issues and legal liability. This course will be held virtually on October 23, 2024, from 9:00am to 12:00pm. […]

Legal Webinar Series: Protecting Your Small Business

Join the experts at Mavacy Law Firm as we review the importance of Succession and Estate Planning to prepare your small business for long-term success and stability, and protect the investment you've built. This is the third in a series of four monthly webinars presented by the Mavacy team. Our last webinar, in November, will […]

Anatomy of a Brand (Cohort 3)

Event Series Anatomy of a Brand (Cohort 3)

Cost | Free

A dynamic 3-part workshop designed to elevate your business's brand presence. Dive into branding, learn how it differs from marketing & advertising, and uncover what makes you not just distinguishable, but remarkable! Engage in interactive sessions to refine your strategy and have confidence in communicating who you are and what you sell. This course will […]

Delegating for Results

Cost | Free

This course will increase productivity, improve relationships, enhance satisfaction and build stronger work teams. Participants will learn about tools needed to better manage employees’ strengths, improve their weaknesses, and make optimal use of talents and interests. This course will be held virtually on November 6, 2024, from 10:00am to 3:30pm. Capacity is limited to 22 […]

Advanced/Strategic HR for the Small Business Owner

How can a small business succeed if it doesn’t optimize how it selects, onboards, trains and develops, compensates, and manage performance of its people? In this two-session course, we’ll review what every small business owner should think about in these key areas and how to apply them to its current and future workforce to succeed […]