Date/Time: Sun, October 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM Location: MRCC Banquet & Convention Center, Fitzgerald (Detroit metro) Focus: An expo tailored for small businesses — networking, vendor opportunities, business growth. Why it’s good: Great for exposure, new partnerships, product/service showcases.
Place Branding creates a compelling and attractive image of your region, helping it become a preferred choice for companies seeking expansion destinations. Ryan Frankel, President ROI Research on Investment and Mariana Bella, Marketing Director of ROI Digital Labs will walk you through the importance of place branding and provide a framework to help you articulate […]
Throughout his career, Senator Nesbitt has focused on legislative efforts that ensure a level playing field for the business community and fostering entrepreneurship in Michigan. His work has also included initiatives aimed at creating a climate for growth across the state. Join SBAM President & CEO Brian Calley, MBBA President & CEO Charity Dean, and […]
AIAM is excited to announce the next Aerospace Supplier Development Workshop , scheduled for November. This one-day training is designed for businesses looking to expand into the aerospace industry or grow their existing aerospace portfolio. Developed from the real-world experience of industry executives, attendees will get a detailed understanding of the aerospace ecosystem and leave knowing what […]
AIAM is excited to bring back the first segment of our Aerospace Supplier Development Workshop. This one-day training is designed for businesses looking to expand into the aerospace industry or grow their existing aerospace portfolio. Developed and presented by industry executives, this workshop is built on real world experiences – both successes and lessons learned through failure. Join us to hear how […]
November 4, 2025 | 3:00 - 5:00PM | Warner Norcross + Judd Attracting talent is only half the challenge—keeping them is what defines success. Learn strategies to build a culture where employees feel valued and want to stay.
Join the NLEA and Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce for the Regional Business Outlook on November 6th. Hear results from NLEA’s Fall Economic Pulse Survey with business and local government leaders to understand the latest in our region's business climate, labor force trends, and development news. The event features a panel discussion with business leaders […]
Join us on November 5th for The Promise for AI in Automotive Companies – MBS Recap, featuring Bill Newman, Andrea Haupfear, and Rich Wilkins of SAP America, Hernan De la Torre of KPMG, and Elle Whittaker of CAR In this follow-up to their popular MBS session, our experts will explore the real-world promise and practical realities of AI in the automotive industry — from the rise of Agentic AI to building […]
In step with Eurosatory’s global defense focus, this session delivers a clear outlook on aerospace and defense—what’s changing now and what’s next—plus practical guidance on ITAR/EAR to keep international operations compliant. Attendees will hear real company case studies on entering and growing in overseas markets and learn how Michigan’s STEP program can support export success. […]