Community Resources
Events
Upcoming events hosted by the Michigan Small Business Development Center (SBDC) -Take advantage of practical small business guidance, delivered both live and on-demand. Learn more and view the calendar here.
Upcoming events hosted by Michigan's APEX Accelerators, which helps Michigan businesses succeed in the government marketplace. Learn more and view the calendar here.
Grant and Contract Opportunities
NAWBO National Programs (for members)
AI Learning Lab: Using AI Safely in Your Business - Tuesday, July 7 at 3 p.m. - The AI Learning Lab—happening the first Tuesday of every month—is free for NAWBO members. Non-member registration is limited to 15 participants per session at $50 per session, with proceeds supporting educational programming through the NAWBO Institute. For the July session, we’re focusing on AI, data privacy, security and practical guardrails for business owners. During the AI Learning Lab information session, data security was one of the top concerns participants raised, so this topic is directly tied to what members told us they wanted to learn more about. Register here.
NAWBO Empower Hour, Every Thursday at 5 p.m. ET In this small-group, mastermind-style setting, you’ll address two questions per week. Connect, discuss and work ON your business. Join whenever you are able. Non-members—please attend up to two times before deciding if NAWBO is the right community for you. Note register once and receive the link weekly. Register here.
All About NAWBO - Friday, July 10, August 7 and September 4 at 12 p.m. ET (you pick the date that works for you)
Get to know the benefits of belonging at NAWBO nationally, locally and virtually, including events, programming and opportunities to increase your company’s visibility and start engaging. Also, meet HQ’s Membership Team! This is NAWBO’s New Member Orientation but also great for those considering joining and even long-time members who just want a refresher! Join the Zoom.
NAWBO on the Go Podcast: Every Tuesday, a new episode drops – LISTEN HERE
Resources
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T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined is an executive-level training series intended to give ambitious small business leaders a challenging opportunity to accelerate their growth through targeted training led by motivating leaders in small business development. T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined revolutionizes the rich history of executive-level training for small businesses poised for growth. Learn more here.
Need help writing your business plan? There’s no right or wrong way to write a business plan. What’s important is that your plan meets your needs. Most business plans fall into one of two common categories: traditional or lean startup. Learn more
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are the nation's largest source of early-stage R&D funding, helping small businesses advance their game-changing tech. See if these programs are a good fit for your business. Learn more
