The MichiganFun Convention is bringing the heat—and the hacks—to help you level up your events like never before. From storm prep to crowd control, trash talk to insurance tips, this year’s workshops are packed with real-world solutions, wild stories, and insider secrets from the pros who’ve seen it all. November 6–9, 2025 Blue Water Convention Center […]
Placemaking means many things to different people – but we can all agree that positive, proactive, and strategic placemaking is essential for our communities to prosper. Join us for The Right Place’s 2025 Place Matters Summit, where community leaders from across business, government, and non-profit sectors will come together to explore the power of place in […]
You do not want to miss the release of the Detroit Regional Chamber's annual State of Education and Talent report on Nov. 18. The report measures key indicators of the Detroit Region’s talent pipeline, highlighting the crucial trends and challenges shaping the future of the workforce. Following the report's release, top business and education leaders will discuss the findings and […]
December 4, 2025 | 7:30 - 10:00AM | JW Marriott Downtown Grand Rapids Registration now open! Stay ahead of the curve with expert forecasts shaping the year to come.
Registration is now open for one of the most anticipated economic forecast events in our community. The Right Place's Economic Outlook will provide critical perspective for what may lie ahead for the Greater Grand Rapids region, the State of Michigan, and the nation, so you can prepare yourself and your business for success. Register now to save […]
Attendees will get a firsthand, behind-the-scenes look at how Amazon fulfills customer orders while learning about the innovative technology and processes that enable fast delivery. Discover the complete journey of an Amazon package, from the moment an order is placed until it leaves the building.
An exclusive evening of networking, camaraderie, and friendly competition. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with peers and members of the ESD Board while enjoying a lively game of bocce ball. Sponsorship opportunities are available.
In this Webinar, you'll: Define the concept of a Mentor Suite and identify the seven key types of mentors every leader needs to sustain professional growth and personal well-being Assess their current mentorship ecosystem and pinpoint gaps where targeted mentor relationships could enhance leadership effectiveness and resilience Develop an action plan to intentionally build, diversify, […]
This past fall, middle school students began working on the Future City Competition; a project-based learning program where students work as a team with an educator and volunteer mentor to design a city of the future. Engineers and technical professionals are needed to serve as judges on competition day to evaluate team presentations, models and […]
Michigan has a big decision to make when it elects a new governor in 2026. In place of our annual Elite and VIP luncheon, SBAM and MBBA (Michigan Black Business Alliance) is inviting all major gubernatorial candidates to meet with small business owners through a series of events. This will give you the opportunity to […]