Michigan Business Network

Beyond the Bumper: The Secret Afterlife of EV Batteries
2026-08-12 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Detroit) | online
Join Alliance for Automotive Innovation for an in-depth look at what happens after an electric vehicle battery reaches end-of-life. This two-part webinar series will explore the full lifecycle of EV batteries – from raw material sourcing to recycling and recovery – while examining how North America’s rapidly evolving recycling industry is moving from experimental pilots to large-scale industrial competition driven by technological breakthroughs, chemical innovation and shifting market forces.

O2O Event - Northern Michigan Region
2026-08-13 16:00 - 18:00 | Winery, 103 E River St, Leland, MI 49654
Please join us on July 23, 2026, in Northport for our next SBAM Owner2Owner (O2O) event, hosted by Verterra Winery.
Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with fellow small business owners, hear a brief update from the SBAM team, and get a tour of the vineyard.
These O2O Regional Meetings are for small business owners only. They allow small business owners to build a sense of community in their region and gather together with other small business owners on a regular basis. Each regional 2 hour meeting will feature components of networking, education, and small business advocacy awareness. You do not have to be a member of SBAM to attend.

The Alchemy of Lithium - Mastering the North American EV Battery Recycling Market
2026-08-20 14:00 - 16:00 | online

CAMC MFG Golf Outing
2026-08-26 08:00 - 15:00 | Forest Akers, 3535 West Course Lansing, MI 48910
When: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 8:00 AM thru 04:00 PM
Where: Forest Akers, 3535 West Course, Lansing, MI 48910
Registration:

8:00 am Refreshments, Games and Networking
9:30 am Words of Welcome and Awards
10:00 am Shotgun Start
3:00 pm 50/50 Drawing and Dessert
$600 Foursome $700 Foursome with tee sign
Includes: golf, mulligans, and lunch
Your confirmation email will contain an invoice.

Capital City River Run
2026-09-19 08:00 - 2026-09-20 17:00 | DOWNTOWN Lansing, MI, 48906, United States
We offer something for every runner and walker:

👟 Half Marathon
👟 5K Run/Walk
🧒 Sohn’s Kids Race

All Half Marathon and 5K participants will receive a commemorative sweatshirt and finisher medal to celebrate their achievement. The event is professionally chip-timed by the Michigan Running Foundation, with live results available during the race and online at Playmakers.com.
