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 […]
Date/Time: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 — 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Ann Arbor SPARK Location: Virtual (hosted by Ann Arbor SPARK) Ann Arbor SPARK Focus: Business technology, automation trends — useful for businesses looking to adopt or scale tech. Why it’s good: Low cost, remote access, timely topic for digital transformation.
FDI isn’t just shifting—it’s transforming, and the Great Lakes region must be ready. This session will deliver the data, strategies, and real-time insights you need to understand where global capital is moving and how to position your community to benefit. It's coming tomorrow, so if you want to be ready for the changes already reshaping investment […]
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 […]
During this webinar, attendees will hear about various approaches to adult learning, such as on-the-job training, apprenticeships, and job rotations. They will also hear about employer resources and success stories of how these programs have helped the talent at the panelists' organizations advance their careers.