Events tagged "Workshop"

A hands-on community workshop from REBRANDX and the Knight Foundation's Citizens of AI initiative on putting AI to work for everyday life, existing businesses and new startup ideas. Jeseekia "MetaDevGirl" Vaughn of Fully Developed Tech, a Detroit-born software, machine learning and AI engineer and Director of Detroit Hacker House, covers AI essentials, assistants and agents, then guides attendees through their own task or idea. No coding experience is needed; bring a laptop.

This free virtual SPARK.ed session from Ann Arbor SPARK looks at why early-stage companies struggle to generate qualified leads. It covers common causes such as unclear messaging, the wrong target audience, weak outreach and gaps in the sales process, plus practical fixes. The session is led by Ted Dacko, a serial entrepreneur with decades of B2B experience.

A full-day, complimentary, hands-on workshop where manufacturing, business and technology leaders build their first working AI agent using Microsoft Copilot Studio. Led by the Columbus AI team, the morning covers what AI agents are and choosing a real business task, and the afternoon adds knowledge, tools and actions before testing and refining the agent. Participants leave with a working agent and ideas to take back to their teams.

This lunch-and-learn at UTEC teaches a questioning process that helps prospects and employees reach their own decisions instead of being told what to do. Topics include heading off stalls and objections, uncovering compelling reasons to buy and closing more sales by addressing concerns early. Presenter Joe Marr of Sandler has more than 30 years of experience training and managing sales teams; the session is free with pre-registration.

This interactive workshop at Bamboo Ann Arbor is for pre-revenue and early-stage founders getting ready to raise their first investment. Using the Investable Company Framework, participants look at what investors weigh beyond the technology and find gaps in their business model, evidence, execution and team. Attendees leave with a clearer plan for becoming investment-ready. The session is led by Wiebke Hagendorf-Schroeter.

Professor Diamond Reynolds, CPA, MSA, leads an interactive evening of entrepreneurial education and networking at TechTown Detroit for business owners who never got formal training in running a business. Attendees move through "Freshman" to "Senior" levels of content combining live instruction, practical examples and previews of the online Back to School for Entrepreneurs platform. Topics include business structure, accounting and financial fundamentals.

Eastern Market Partnership's free three-week drop-in series helps food entrepreneurs, caterers, restaurateurs, farmers and food brands build front-of-house management skills. The Monday sessions cover managing people and team culture (Nov 2), managing service in real time (Nov 9), and staffing, performance and the bigger business picture (Nov 16). Each session is hybrid, in person at Shed 5 Commons or on Zoom, and dinner is provided.

A three-part webinar series in which Professional EOS Implementer Jeremy Lopatin introduces the Entrepreneurial Operating System to business owners frustrated by issues of control, people, profit and growth. Session 1 covers Vision, Session 2 covers People and Session 3 covers Execution, and attendees receive a downloadable workbook of the tools. Pricing ranges from free to $100 depending on SBAM membership.

A capacity-building workshop for nonprofit leaders, entrepreneurs and service providers dealing with burnout and blurred boundaries, presented by Jazmyn. Participants identify where burnout shows up in their work and leave with practical strategies to protect their time and energy. In-person attendees at Bamboo Royal Oak get lunch and networking before the workshop is streamed; a Zoom-only ticket is also available.

A free, hands-on evening workshop for small business owners on putting Claude to work with everyday tools like QuickBooks, Shopify and Gusto. Hosted by GRCC AI Incubator, an approved Claude SMB trainer, in partnership with Zorrillo Works, the session pairs AI fluency training with building a real task attendees bring from their own business. No technical background is needed; registration requires approval and seats are limited.

A practical in-person workshop that helps small business owners prepare for tax season by organizing records, separating business and personal finances and setting simple bookkeeping routines. Leslie M. Jones, CPA and CEO of L.M. Jones & Associates, also covers common tax-time mistakes and how to prepare for a meeting with a tax professional. Attendees leave with a checklist and an organizing system.

A free Detroit Public Library workshop on turning creative ideas into income by building a brand, finding an audience and creating a strategy. It is led by Monique Riley, founder of Riley Media Group, an agency focused on entertainment, marketing, communications and brand development.

A two-hour, hands-on workshop at Bamboo Detroit led by Melinda Powers, founder of Intentional Professionals, for nonprofit founders and leaders. Participants learn to turn institutional knowledge into clear Standard Operating Procedures and leave with at least one drafted, peer-reviewed SOP plus a framework for building an SOP library.

Unicorn Flames hosts a two-hour live demo at Bamboo Ann Arbor showing non-developers how to use the Claude Code AI agent on real tasks, including a multi-agent SEO audit, a website built from one prompt and scheduled scripts. Attendees learn how to set up and organize sessions, use Plan Mode and rules to avoid costly mistakes, and vet open-source tools. It is aimed at founders, marketers, freelancers and curious professionals, and no coding background is needed. The host founded and sold a marketing agency, built a custom AI curriculum for Salesforce Workforce Navigators and runs the Midwest Marketing Meetup in Grand Rapids.

Eastern Market Partnership's free three-week drop-in series helps food entrepreneurs, caterers, restaurateurs, farmers and food brands build front-of-house management skills. The Monday sessions cover managing people and team culture (Nov 2), managing service in real time (Nov 9), and staffing, performance and the bigger business picture (Nov 16). Each session is hybrid, in person at Shed 5 Commons or on Zoom, and dinner is provided.

This interactive workshop at Bamboo Detroit helps entrepreneurs and small business owners get the knowledge in their heads into systems others can follow. Participants map recurring tasks into workflows, decide what needs documenting and look at practical ways to write SOPs, including using AI tools. It suits solo owners, people preparing to make a first hire and owners of small teams.

This hybrid SPARK.ed training shows founders how to use the value proposition canvas to find fit between what they offer and what customers want after customer discovery. Participants can join in person at SPARK Central (lunch provided, arrive 11:45) or on Zoom. The presenter is Jon Minder, a growth-stage and middle-market executive and advisor.

In this free 90-minute hands-on workshop, business owners design and build a working AI workflow for their own business during the session. Participants also learn three automations every small business should run first, a framework for owning their AI systems, and a 30-day pilot plan. It is aimed at SE Michigan owners of businesses doing roughly $300K–$5M a year in trades, healthcare, professional services, real estate and restaurants.

A hands-on evening workshop for small business owners and entrepreneurs who want to sharpen their vision, finish 2026 strong and map goals for 2027. Attendees collaborate with industry professionals and peers on fresh ideas and growth strategies, with speaker Jessica Smith. The workshop is complimentary and sponsored by Oakland Thrive.

Eastern Market Partnership's free three-week drop-in series helps food entrepreneurs, caterers, restaurateurs, farmers and food brands build front-of-house management skills. The Monday sessions cover managing people and team culture (Nov 2), managing service in real time (Nov 9), and staffing, performance and the bigger business picture (Nov 16). Each session is hybrid, in person at Shed 5 Commons or on Zoom, and dinner is provided.

SPARK Lead is Ann Arbor SPARK's free virtual series on leadership, team development and workplace culture for growing companies in the region. This interactive workshop gives a framework for handling high-stakes conversations with confidence and emotional intelligence. It is aimed at executives, HR professionals and team leaders.

A three-part webinar series in which Professional EOS Implementer Jeremy Lopatin introduces the Entrepreneurial Operating System to business owners frustrated by issues of control, people, profit and growth. Session 1 covers Vision, Session 2 covers People and Session 3 covers Execution, and attendees receive a downloadable workbook of the tools. Pricing ranges from free to $100 depending on SBAM membership.

A free, hands-on evening workshop for small business owners on putting Claude to work with everyday tools like QuickBooks, Shopify and Gusto. Hosted by GRCC AI Incubator, an approved Claude SMB trainer, in partnership with Zorrillo Works, the session pairs AI fluency training with building a real task attendees bring from their own business. No technical background is needed; registration requires approval and seats are limited.

A free introductory class at the Detroit Public Library Main Library on the basics of patents and trademarks for entrepreneurs and inventors. It is taught by Jessica Bostian, a USPTO Patent and Resource Center representative (not an attorney) who connects entrepreneurs with intellectual property resources. The session is held in person in the Galleria and simulcast on Zoom.