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SUMMARY:Michigan Celebrates Small Business 2026: Summit & Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:If you’re building\, growing\, or supporting a Michigan small business\, this Summit is for you. \n\nSmall business owners & founders at any stage—from startup to second‑stage growth\nEntrepreneurs and innovators ready to learn\, connect\, or compete in the Pitch Competition\nBusiness leaders and teams focused on leadership\, operations\, talent\, and growth\nSecond‑stage companies looking for strategy\, peer connection\, and momentum\nEcosystem partners & supporters committed to Michigan’s small business success\n\n\nHere’s what to expect:\n\n\n\n\nEducation & Connection\n\n\n\nAttendees can explore a variety of educational breakout sessions that promise to offer actionable insights\, real‑world perspective\, and strategic guidance.\n\n\n\nJustin Ayers – AI on a Budget: Practical Automation Strategies\nJason Dodge – Discovered\, Not Clicked – AI Search Visibility\nLisa Cooper – Building Your First HR Function\nKim Bode – The Hard Costs of Soft Skills\nDr. Brenda Oldham – Profit Power Moves\nJeffrey J Smith – Creative Pathways to Engage Research Universities\nMatthew Russell – Digital Transformation or Digital Chaos?\nCamron Gnass – Brand Clarity Lab\nCaitlin Moyer – Talent & Culture Transformation\nElena Stegemann – Fueling What’s Next: Turning Strong Culture Into Scalable Performance\nJessica Starks – How to Build a Sellable Business\nCynthia Kay – Should You Stay or Should You Go?\nRich Miller – Building Your Security Stack\nJoshua Watson – From Chaos to Clarity: CRM for Growth\nTodd Gustafson – Navigating Leadership in Change\nPatti Eisenbraun – Rise and Thrive: Building a Mindset that Works for You\nSheri Welsh – Finders\, Keepers: Retaining Talent\nNikki Thompson Frazier – SYSTEMS: Roadmap to Sustainable Growth \n\n\n\n\nLunch & Connection\n\n\nAll attendees are invited to join us for lunch and networking to kick off the Summit! Stay tuned for details on our lunch presentation.
URL:https://michiganbusinessnetwork.com/event/michigan-celebrates-small-business-2026-summit-luncheon/
LOCATION:Kellogg Center\, 219 S Harrison Rd\, East Lansing\, MI\, 48824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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