2nd Annual
Small Business Resource &
Financing Fair
Thank you for joining us! You are a vital part of our vibrant community of small business owners, and we hope the connections made at the fair will blossom into fruitful collaborations and opportunities for growth. Let’s continue to make Michigan the best place to start and grow a business!
Thursday, May 2, 2024
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Goei Center
818 Butterworth St SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Fair Starts In
60+ Support Organizations
We’re bringing you the resources you need to start or scale your business – all in one place. It’s like a job fair, but for businesses!
At this open-house-styled event, you can engage with over 40 business support organizations and 20+ financial institutions. These organizations can assist with funding options, market research, business planning, networking, sales and marketing, social media, business certifications, contracting opportunities, and energy assessments, and much more! Our goal is to help you (the time-limited entrepreneur) get direct access to the people you need to know to be successful.
3 Mini-Workshops
These fast-paced 30-minute mini-workshops will quickly get you up to speed on important areas for your business. No need to sign up to attend. Just pop into the workshop area at the designated time.
1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Get Your Business Certified
2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. – Anatomy of a Business Loan
3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Using AI For Social Media
On-site Consultants
If you need to talk with one of our resource partners about your individual situation in a more private setting, there will be a dedicated consultation area for you to do so. Request a consultation when you register for the event or onsite at the registration table.
Free Business Resource Guide
All registered attendees will receive an electronic version of our Business Resource Guide. The guide will contain a brief description about each participating organization along with contact names, emails, phone numbers and website addresses. This is a must-have publication that will help you connect with the right person at the right agency. Why wait? Register now!
Register for free to receive all the benefits of this event.
SPONSORED BY
The Michigan Small Business Development Center is a statewide network funded in part through cooperative agreements with the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and Regional Hosts. The statewide host of the network is Seidman College of Business at Grand Valley State University. The Michigan SBDC is nationally accredited by the Association of SBDCs.
The Michigan SBDC’s Uplift Michigan initiative, a strategic movement designed to ensure equitable access for all diverse entrepreneurs across Michigan.