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SUMMARY:KALAMAZOO: Capital Readiness Lab
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about a small business loan? This six-week program offers personalized guidance\, one-on-one support\, and the tools to strengthen your finances\, prepare your business\, and get closer to loan approval. \nTurn your business into one that’s ready for growth and capital. The Capital Readiness Lab is a six-week cohort designed to help Kalamazoo entrepreneurs strengthen their business\, understand their finances\, and prepare for funding. Graduates who successfully complete the program will have first priority for an MWF Innovation in Lending loan\, which includes either zero-percent financing or last-year forgiveness.
URL:https://michiganbusinessnetwork.com/event/kalamazoo-capital-readiness-lab/
LOCATION:online
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SUMMARY:GRAND RAPIDS: Beauty Business Lab
DESCRIPTION:You’ve built something real\, but you know there’s more potential. Maybe your pricing isn’t quite right.\nMaybe your systems are patchwork. Maybe you’re busy\, but not consistently profitable. Or maybe you’re just getting started and want to build it right from day one. \nMWF’s Beauty Business Lab is a six-week business-building cohort designed to help you turn your skills into a structured\, scalable business — one that can grow with confidence and qualify for funding. \nSponsored by the Kresge Foundation and led by industry expert Jessie Hayes of The Hayes Institute\, this cohort blends real-world beauty industry insight with practical business strategy.
URL:https://michiganbusinessnetwork.com/event/grand-rapids-beauty-business-lab/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:CONTRAX Grand Rapids 2026 Event
DESCRIPTION:In addition to meeting contract manufacturers and suppliers on the exhibit floor\, your registration includes free technical sessions and an evening networking reception—giving you more ways to learn\, connect and get the most value from your time at the show. \nHighlights below include showfloor sessions on Quoting\, Automation\, AI & ERP\, and Performance benchmarking data and the Pins\, Pints & Manufacturing Partnerships opening reception. \nReception and sessions are free to all exhibit hall and exhibitor registrants. Register today.
URL:https://michiganbusinessnetwork.com/event/contrax-grand-rapids-2026-event/
LOCATION:DeVos Place Convention Center\, 303 Monroe Ave NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49503
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:MBN Speaker Series 2026: Building A Culture of Mastery
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin Us at the Capitol Region International Airport to listen to Dr. Robert K. McMahan\, the current president of Kettering University\, speak about his career\, the university he is in charge of\, the changes they have made\, and tips and tricks on Building A Culture of Mastery! 
URL:https://michiganbusinessnetwork.com/event/mbn-speaker-series-2026-building-a-culture-of-mastery/
LOCATION:Friendship Hall\, Capital Region International Airport\, 4100 Capital City Blvd\, Lansing\, MI\, 48906\, United States
CATEGORIES:MBN Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:ACADIA 2026 Conference
DESCRIPTION:A premier technology and design-focused conference exploring digital architecture\, innovation\, and computational design practices.
URL:https://michiganbusinessnetwork.com/event/acadia-2026-conference/
LOCATION:Lawrence Technological University\, Lawrence Technological University\, Southfield\, MI\, 21000 W 10 Mile Rd\, Southfield\, MI 48075
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:RECONNECT 2026
DESCRIPTION:A regional networking and professional development gathering designed to connect local entrepreneurs\, executives\, and community leaders.
URL:https://michiganbusinessnetwork.com/event/reconnect-2026/
LOCATION:The Fairlane Club\, 5000 Fairlane Woods Dr\, Dearborn\, MI 48126
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:NLEA: The Fall 2026 Economic Pulse Report
DESCRIPTION:Every six months\, the NLEA’s Economic Pulse Report provides a snapshot of the regional economy — capturing the perspectives and experiences of businesses and local government leaders across Northern Michigan. \nThe Fall 2026 Economic Pulse Report will offer a new look at where our region stands and where we may be headed. \nHere’s a preview of what the data is telling us: \n79% of business leaders cited attainable housing as the top barrier to growing their business. \n61% of community leaders identified workforce housing as the highest-priority type of development they would like to see in their community. \n42% of business leaders said Northern Michigan is a good place to grow a business. \nThese numbers tell part of the story. At Catalyst Conversations: Regional Economic Outlook\, we’ll take a deeper look at what the data means — and hear directly from economists and regional business leaders about what they’re seeing on the ground. \nThe numbers tell us where we are. The conversation can help us understand where we’re going.
URL:https://michiganbusinessnetwork.com/event/nlea-the-fall-2026-economic-pulse-report/
LOCATION:Odawa Casino\, 1760 Lears Rd\, Petoskey\, MI 49770
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:MBN SPEAKER SERIES 2026: Fall Sports Luncheon With Lansing Lugnut's GM Zac Clark
DESCRIPTION:You wouldn’t want to strike out looking\, and miss out on this big event. Join us on Nov 19th\, at the Capital Region International Airport\, for our yearly Fall Sport’s Luncheon! This year we will listen to Zac Clark’s business journey\, and how he took his love of the game\, and turned it into a career in the front Office!
URL:https://michiganbusinessnetwork.com/event/mbn-speaker-series-2026-fall-sports-luncheon-with-lansing-lugnuts-gm-zac-clark/
LOCATION:Friendship Hall\, Capital Region International Airport\, 4100 Capital City Blvd\, Lansing\, MI\, 48906\, United States
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