Michigan Business Network

Scaling Success: Inside a Multi-Billion Dollar Veterinary Roll-Up
2025-05-14 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Detroit) | Birmingham Community House, 380 South Bates Street, Birmingham, MI, 48009, United States
Join ACG Detroit for a fireside chat with Mike Cooper, Senior Partner at Shore Capital Partners, as he shares the strategy behind one of the largest veterinary private equity transactions in recent history. Shore Capital built MVP and SVP through hundreds of acquisitions, culminating in a complex recapitalization in 2024 with a larger PE investor.

This discussion will explore:

Scaling through acquisitions – lessons from integrating and growing at scale
Building a high-performing leadership team – identifying those who could scale and making tough decisions on those who couldn’t
Pivotal moments – including the 2018 recap into a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV)
What set MVP/SVP apart – a hands-on approach, human capital investment, and operational excellence
The broader PE landscape in veterinary medicine – why others are struggling and key takeaways for investors and operators

Integr8 Roundtable: Global Manufacturing Trends and Supply Chain
2025-08-13 08:30 - 11:00 | Automation Alley, 2675 Bellingham Drive, Troy, MI, United States
As trade policies shift and tariffs loom, manufacturers face new challenges in 2025. Join Automation Alley for a bold discussion on global manufacturing trends and supply chain resiliency, where industry, government and academia will come together to explore strategies to adapt and thrive. Your insights will help shape a nationally published Integr8 Playbook to guide the manufacturing ecosystem.

Michigan Defense and Aerospace Summit (MiDAS)
2025-09-09 10:00 - 2025-09-10 16:00 | The Lansing Center, 333 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, Michigan, 48933
A gathering of leaders in defense and aerospace—ideal for businesses in advanced manufacturing and defense-sector innovation.

TCNewTech Pitch Competition & 10th Anniversary Celebration
2025-09-09 16:30 - 20:00 | City Opera House, 106 E Front St, Traverse City, MI, 49684, United States
The TCNewTech Pitch Competition is a fun and free public event featuring Michigan-based startups. Cheer on founders as they pitch their innovative business ideas on stage and compete for cash awards.

WomanUp & Celebrate Kalamazoo
2025-09-10 11:30 - 13:30 | Radisson Plaza Hotel, 100 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49007
WomanUp & Celebrate Kalamazoo is BACK this fall to honor SIX incredible women who have made a positive impact in the Kalamazoo community and are dedicated to its bright future.

MABA Outlook Conference (Michigan Agri-Business)
2025-09-11 08:00 - 2025-09-13 17:00 | Grand Hotel, 286 Grand Ave, Mackinac Island, MI, 49757
Major gathering of agribusiness leaders to discuss Michigan’s ag-sector outlook and trends.

Michigan Real Estate Conference (RE-CON 2025)
2025-09-12 09:00 - 17:30 | Ross School of Business, 701 Tappan Ave, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, United States
Focus on REITs, innovation, and professional networking key for real estate professionals and investors.

Rethinking Recycling: Engineering & Industry Perspectives presented by Tracy Tomaszewski
2025-09-13 17:00 - 20:00 | ESD Headquarters, 20700 Civic Center Dr #450, southfield, michigan, 48076
Tracy Tomaszewski will share insights into the challenges of recycling – non-traditional products, packaging shifts, resin codes – issues that affect engineers, businesses and our communities.
To Register: There is no charge to attend, but preregistration is required. Contact Elana Shelef at eshelef@esd.org or 248-353-0735, ext. 119, to register for in-person or online.
(If can’t attend in Person, there is a zoom option)

Tech Week Grand Rapids
2025-09-15 - 2025-09-20
The future of tech depends on people. These sessions highlight strategies for building diverse teams, fostering inclusion, and preparing talent to thrive in a rapidly evolving industry.

Check Website for dates, times, prices, and locations.

IEDC Annual Conference
2025-09-15 08:00 - 2025-09-17 20:00
Major economic development conference drawing national and global professionals—spotlight on inclusive growth and resilience. Go to view more, click on the website link to find out more about this event.

Governor’s Conference on Housing & Economic Development
2025-09-16 08:00 - 2025-09-17 17:00 | Harrah’s Resort, 777 Harrah's Blvd., Atlantic City, NJ, 08401, United States
The conference will include the return of our informative learning sessions, iconic Atlantic City Bus Tour, and Governor’s Awards for Excellence in Housing and Economic Development.
Location:
Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City
777 Harrah’s Blvd.

Atlantic City, 08401

AI in HR (Tech Week GR)
2025-09-16 13:00 - 15:00 | West Michigan Center for Arts, 614 First St NW STE 300, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504, United States
AI is rapidly reshaping the HR landscape—from streamlining hiring to strengthening learning and development programs.
While AI can be a force for good, helping HR hire faster, it also comes with unique challenges. HR that understands the benefits and challenges of AI are better prepared to guide their organization into the future of work.
Secure your spot today and join us on Tuesday, September 16, from 1:00–3:00 pm at WMCAT for networking and a deep dive into AI in HR.

Coleman’s 15th Annual SBA Hospitality 7(a) & 504 Financing Webinar 9/16
2025-09-16 14:00 - 17:00
Hospitality continues to be one of the busiest sectors for SBA financing. In 2025 so far, SBA has released SOP 5010 8 and has reinstated the Franchise Directory. These changes directly affect how lenders evaluate brand eligibility, structure transactions, and document affiliation. The impact will carry through 2026, shaping credit standards and the way hospitality loans are reviewed.

Detroit Homecoming
2025-09-17 08:00 - 2025-09-19 17:00
Detroit Homecoming is an annual invitation-only immersion in “all things Detroit” for people who grew up, attended school or worked in metro Detroit, but left to find their success elsewhere. It is intended to be a catalyst for re-engagement in your hometown and an opportunity to meet the “doers” who are part of Detroit’s revitalization.
Check the website for pricing details, official times, and locations.

Catalyst Conversations – Staffing Up: Innovative Workforce Strategies
2025-09-17 10:00 - 11:30 | The Boathouse, 204 Water St, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States

Integr8 Roundtable: Mobility
2025-09-17 13:30 - 15:30 | CAR MBS at Michigan Central, 2001 15th St., Detroit, MI, 48216, United States
Focus of the event is to discuss the challenges and opportunities of EV manufacturing, while gaining insights into workforce upskilling and supply chain adaptation.

Middle Michigan Development Corporation: Building a Valuable Company Event
2025-09-18 09:00 - 11:00 | Buck’s Run Golf Course, 1559 S. Chippewa Rd, Mt Pleasant, MI, 48858, United States
Hear from experts in our area on how you can build a valuable company and network with other Central Michigan Manufacturing Association Members.

Great Lakes Women's Business Conference
2025-09-23 08:00 - 2025-09-24 17:00 | Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave, Novi, MI, 48374, United States
Premier event for women-owned businesses covering networking, pitching, procurement, and WBE development.

Stretching Automation Dollars Further: Optimizing Manufacturing with Predictive Maintenance and Enabling the Workforce
2025-09-23 09:00 - 11:00 | Automation Alley, 2675 Bellingham Drive, Troy, MI, United States
In today’s uncertain economy, rising costs, labor shortages, and supply chain disruptions are realities that can’t be ignored, particularly in automotive manufacturing. What if you could not only survive, but also thrive by turning those challenges into opportunities?
Why You Should Attend

Tackle today’s toughest challenges: From inflation and tariff uncertainty to labor shortages and volatile supply schedules, we’ll explore what’s really keeping manufacturers up at night.

Get practical, actionable solutions: See how predictive maintenance, workforce enablement, and enterprise efficiency can be leveraged to improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and boost your bottom line.

Jackson Area Manufacturing Tradeshow
2025-09-24 08:00 - 2025-09-26 17:00
Combines vendor networking, public exhibition, and high school outreach great for manufacturing recruitment and visibility.

a2Tech360
2025-09-24 08:00 - 2025-10-03 17:00
A large-scale tech and innovation festival featuring job fairs, pitch competitions, and panels across multiple industries.

Siemens Industrial Cybersecurity: Empowering Safe, Scalable Battery Manufacturing WEBINAR
2025-09-24 11:00 - 12:00
In this Webinar, the expert panel will reveal how to solve the exact challenges you’re facing:

Growing Threats: Discover why battery manufacturing facilities are becoming prime targets and how to protect your operations
Regulatory Pressure: Learn how the new NIS2 directive impacts your security requirements and compliance needs
Security Gaps: See how Zero Trust architecture and state-of-the-art solutions safeguard both traditional plants and modern battery production

The New SBA 7(a) Manufacturer $5 Million Working Capital Loan Program: Advanced Training for Underwriters, Closers & Servicers — Webinar 9/24
2025-09-24 14:00 - 17:00
On October 1, 2025, SBA launches the Manufacturers’ Access to Revolving Credit (MARC) Program, a groundbreaking 7(a) initiative designed specifically for U.S. manufacturers. With loan sizes up to $5 million, guaranties up to $3.75 million, and proceeds restricted to working capital only, MARC introduces a new loan product for SBA lenders.
Coleman brings you the expert in-depth training on MARC on how to meet the needs of our manufacturing clients, while protecting your SBA guaranty. Lance Sexton will break down the new SOP 5010 8 Appendix 13 and give underwriters, closers, and servicers the practical tools to originate, close, and service MARC loans in compliance with SBA’s elevated standards.

BioArbor
2025-09-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Plymouth Green Innovation Community Kiva Conference Center, 3600 Green Ct., Ann Arbor, MI, 48105, United States
BioArbor brings together life sciences professionals in the greater Ann Arbor area for engaging educational and networking events. Each session features industry experts, offering insights and fostering meaningful connections to help advance innovation and growth in our local life sciences community.

What happens when capital meets opportunity? Hear directly from the funds selected as recipients of the new Michigan Innovation Fund (MIF) as they reveal how they plan to deploy this catalytic investment into early-stage companies. This candid conversation will pull back the curtain on how investors evaluate pitches, structure partnerships, and shape the next generation of Michigan-born innovation. Expect straight talk, sharp insights, and maybe a few surprises about what it takes to win early-stage funding in today’s competitive life sciences and tech landscape.
SPEAKERS:

Prem Bodagala, SVP and Director, ID Ventures
Mike Flanagan, Vice President, Ann Arbor SPARK & Managing Director, Michigan Angel Fund
Steve Haakenson, Executive Director, Biosciences Research & Commercialization Center
Matt Okoneski, Director, Venture Investments, Red Cedar Ventures
Mike Psarouthakis, Executive Director, Impact Investments & Strategic Alliances, Innovation Partnerships, University of Michigan

REGISTER

Global Business Club Webinar
2025-09-26 12:00 - 13:30

Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF)
2025-09-30 09:00 - 12:00 | Michigan Economic Development Corporation, 300 N Washington Square, lansing, MI, 48913, United States
The Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) was created by P.A. 270 of 1984 and has broad authority to promote economic development and create jobs.

DRC 2025 State of Education and Talent Webinar
2025-09-30 11:00 - 12:00

A Practical Approach to Integrating Ethics in Your Daily Work Webinar
2025-09-30 13:30 - 14:30
Establish a culture of accountability
Adhere to ethical principles
Communicate the importance of ethical decision making

How to Integrate Ethics in Your Daily Work Webinar
2025-09-30 13:30 - 14:30 | online
A moment of truth – a situation that presents a test of leadership or moral character. Each of us faces moments of truth in the course of our work. The key to navigating these moments is to be prepared. This presentation offers a refresher on ethics with practical case examples. And then participants will do some exercises to help you work through your ethical framework. So that when you are faced with a moment of truth, you are prepared to make decisions that remain true to your own standards

Questions?
For assistance contact us: 737-201-2059 (M-F, 8am-6pm CT) or support@seminarweb.com

Downtown Pitch: Reed City
2025-10-01 18:30 - 22:00 | G. T. Norman Elementary School, 338 W Lincoln Ave, Reed City, MI, 49677, United States
Cheer on local entrepreneurs in this engaging pitch competition where local Reed City business owners will share their next big idea for the chance to win $10,000!
