Upcoming Events
OWN IT: How to get capital funding
Apr 16 | 3:00 PM EST | $10
Turn your idea into reality by applying for capital funding. Experts share how to apply for SBA loans and tips for grant writing. The event will open with a presentation of the highlights on both ways to get capital funding and then we will have 30 minute break-out sessions where you can get into deeper Q&A.
Presenters include:
- Rebecca Spicer - Retail Sales Specialist, Michigan Regional Admin for 1st Source Bank
- Ryan Bell - Small Business Market Manager for 1st Source Bank
- Aiyenede Akhigbe – Flavor Creator and Owner of Sticky Spoons Jams and The Pitch Coach, LLC
- Kristen Patzer - Director of Women's Business Center
ESCALATE: Up Your Social (Media) Game - Part 1 of 4
April 30, 2024 | 12:00 PM EST | FREE
Escalate is a program series that highlights economic development resources and opportunities that help lead to prosperity for businesses.
ESCALATE: Up Your Social (Media) Game - Part 2 of 4
May 7, 2024 | 12:00 PM EST | FREE
Escalate is a program series that highlights economic development resources and opportunities that help lead to prosperity for businesses.
ESCALATE: Up Your Social (Media) Game - Part 3 of 4
May 14, 2024 | 12:00 PM EST | FREE
Escalate is a program series that highlights economic development resources and opportunities that help lead to prosperity for businesses.
ESCALATE: Up Your Social (Media) Game - Part 4 of 4
May 21, 2024 | 12:00 PM EST | FREE
Escalate is a program series that highlights economic development resources and opportunities that help lead to prosperity for businesses.
ESCALATE: LGBTQ-Owned Business Certification
June 4, 2024 | 12:00 PM EST | FREE
Escalate is a program series that highlights economic development resources and opportunities that help lead to prosperity for businesses.
Join the network of Certified LGBTBE® companies that have access to hundreds of corporate representatives, supplier diversity professionals, and government contracts. This virtual training is to become LGBTBE-owned NGLCC certified. You will also learn the benefits to certification.
COLLABORATE: Summer Kick-Off!
June 13, 2024 | 5:30 PM EST | FREE
Join the WBC for the kick-off to summer! Mix and mingle at one of our best summertime locations.
OWN IT: Your Moment for Self Care
Sept 17 | 3:00 PM EST | $10
A unique event full of activities to quiet the mind and open the heart. Give yourself the chance for a moment of self-care and take a break from changing the world with your business. Please come dressed for the experience of wandering amongst the trees.
Presenters include:
- Alexia Hoffman, Entreprenuer & Realtor
- Karen Joy, Nature Therapy of Michiana
ESCALATE: How To Become Certified As A Veteran-Owned Small Business
November 12, 2024 | 12:00 PM EST | FREE
Escalate is a program series that highlights economic development resources and opportunities that help lead to prosperity for businesses.
Are you a veteran business owner? Would you like to learn how to certify your business as "Veteran-Owned?" Join our special guest , Abron Andrews, Director of Vet Biz Central, as we understand the certification process for Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB).
Learn, Know, Grow: Intro. to Small Business Services
Learn, Know, Grow is a free class available at 3:00pm on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of every month
This free class introduces participants to the many WBC programs and services offered to entrepreneurs to help them start, grow or sustain their companies.