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2025 Place Matters Summit

Rockford Corner Bar 31 N Main St, Rockford, MI

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 […]

$75

MBN SPEAKERS SERIES: Todd Martin

lansing airport 4100 Capital City Blvd, Lansing, MI

MBN has something to SERVE you this November. Come and join us at the Capital Region International Airport to listen to Tennis Star Todd Martin as he talks about his tennis journey, his post-tennis career, and other important business insights from his point of view. Partners of MBN get in for free. As for anyone […]

$55

WEBINAR: From Intention to Impact: Making Strategic Goals Stick

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GOALS Differentiate between goals, strategies, and tactics to better align your organizational focus Apply a practical framework for identifying root causes and adjusting efforts accordingly Develop habits and accountability structures that make strategic plans actionable and resilient over time

Ladies Cocktails & Networking

Shift Kitchen & Cocktails 117 Willits St, Birmingham, MI

This event brings together women business leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals for an afternoon of connection, collaboration, and conversation. Attendees can purchase cocktails, mocktails, and meaningful networking in a relaxed atmosphere. Shift opens an hour early just for us! This month will also feature a She Decides Collection jewelry pop-up hosted by Suzana Gojcaj, highlighting gold-filled […]

USDOT’s Interim Final Rule for the DBE/ACDBE Programs

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Join the Great Lakes Women's Business Council for a timely, high-impact workshop with Michelle Kantor, as she unpacks the USDOT’s Interim Final Rule (IFR) for the DBE/ACDBE programs and the sweeping certification rule changes that took effect in 2024.

40 Under 40

Masonic Pathways 1200 Wright Ave, Alma, MI, United States

We are thrilled to announce our 40 Under 40 event this year, separate from Coming Home! Join us on November 12th at Masonic Pathways in Alma, Michigan, as we honor our 3rd class of Emerging Leaders. The event will take place from 4:00 to 5:30 PM. The first half will be dedicated to networking, followed by a […]

$35

Washtenaw Region Owner to Owner Event

1919 S Industrial Hwy Ann Arbor, MI 48104 1919 S Industrial Hwy Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Please join us at Venue by 4M in Ann Arbor for an SBAM Owner2Owner (O2O) event! We will have a brief update from the SBAM team and attendees will be able to build relationships with peers. These O2O Regional Meetings are for small business owners only. They allow small business owners to build a sense of […]

Sip, Shop & Celebrate the Season

GW Home 1201 Woodward Ave, detroit, MI, United States

Get in the holiday spirit with Power of 100 Women at the brand-new GW Home in downtown Detroit — a stunning, three-level space that celebrates local design, creativity, and community. Join us for a festive evening of sipping, shopping, and connecting with fellow Power of 100 Women members. You’ll get an exclusive look at Gardner […]

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MBN SPEAKERS SERIES: The Econ Forecast

Friendship Hall, Capital Region International Airport 4100 Capital City Blvd, Lansing, MI, United States

Come and join us at the Capital Region International Airport to listen to several speakers from the Michigan Business community as they give a recap of the 2025 business season and tell their own predictions for the 2026 business season. Partners of MBN get in for free. As for anyone else, the cost is $55.

$55

State of Education & Talent

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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 […]

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