You are cordially invited to join U.S. Senator Gary C. Peters for a breakfast next Monday, September 25th 8:00 - 9:00am at Bamboo Detroit. 1420 Washington Ave Blvd – Detroit MI Kindly RSVP to Elisa Malile at (313) 288-2734 Or event@petersformichigan.com Contributions or gifts to Peters for Michigan are not tax deductible for federal income tax purposes. Paid for by Peters for Michigan.

TechTown's 2017 Retail Boot Camp comes to a close with our Showcase Night! Be the first to see the newest small businesses ready to burst onto the retail scene. Check them out in our Showcase Marketplace and find out who will walk away with our Kickstart Awards, which will help five new businesses secure their brick-and-mortar locations right here in Detroit! Refreshments will be provided. Free parking is available in our secured lot on Amsterdam between Cass and Woodward Ave.

The daily struggle for most nonprofit leaders is finding enough energy, money, people, and time to do as much good as they want to do. You burn up resources looking for resources so you can...find more resources! BT Irwin (smallnonprofitcoach.com) has been working in community organizations and small nonprofits most of his life (going back to being president of his church youth group in seventh grade). He's discovered that when it comes to sourcing your nonprofit, all you really need…

Join us for our next Grandmont Rosedale SOUP at the Northwest Detroit Farmers' Market on Septmeber 28th! Bring a picnic blanket or a couple lawn chairs and settle in for an evening of fun, great food and conversation, and the chance to fund creative projects happening in our community. A $5 suggested donation gets you a vote and dinner. Everyone is welcome at SOUP! 5:30PM Doors Open 6:00PM Welcome & Presentations 6:45PM Dinner & Voting 8:00PM Winner Announced **Proposal deadline…

Companies Who Thrive in a Shifting Marketplace Have Mastered the Creative Process Creativia shows companies faced with the complex challenges of the evolving marketplace how to use the creative process to successfully innovate and thrive. If you are curious about how you can use Creativia’s Six-Step System to visualize, collaborate and innovate, then join us for an Introductory Workshop on Thursday, September 28. We will meet at Bamboo, Detroit from 6:00- 7:30pm. Light dinner fare be provided. Due to the…

Are you interested in starting a food business? Does your existing food business need expert feedback and advice? FoodLab Detroit invites specialty food & beverage producers, caterers, bakers and other food entrepreneurs to stop by and meet with FLD staff members to address questions you may have about starting & operating a food based business in the Detroit metro area. RSVP to info@foodlabdetroit.com. **FoodLab's 2017 Office Hours will be held on the First and Last Fridays of the month from…

Jeevak Badve, VP Strategic Growth at Sundberg Ferar, presents "Good Design is Good Business." This hands-on talk is geared toward start-ups, inventors and entrepreneurs. Design is everywhere you look—in those everyday objects you touch: a tooth brush, a coffee maker, a lawn mower, a Playstation, your shoes, that bicycle helmet—everything around you. We are surrounded by a sea of objects. Where do they come from? Who makes them? Why not here—in the one of the most innovative and forward-thinking cities…

Join us for our monthly retail pop up. Bring a couple of friends. You never know what you’ll discover! As always, we'll be selecting a variety of local goods and services. Check Facebook for details on vendors as they’re announced.

Shop from and discover Detroit's most talented makers and designers at the DDF Design Village at Ponyride. Featuring everything from apparel and accessories, to homewares and interiors, this pop-up marketplace is sure to please design practitioners, consumers, and enthusiasts alike. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 | 4-10pm 7:30pm | Pecha Kucha Night Detroit A fast-paced presentation format for creative topics and inspirations that allows each presenter just 20 slides, shown for 20 seconds each. Because each presentation takes less than 7 minutes,…

From the iPhone to the Oculus Rift, today's latest devices are using Virtual and Augmented Reality to provide new experiences to users. New applications for VR and AR are appearing across every industry from immersive educational programs to futuristic entertainment and even industrial prototyping. Learn about how designers and developers are building for this new medium and try out virtual reality demos for yourself. Developer Adam Stogdill of Deep Canvas will be leading the workshop on September 30th from 4-5:30pm…

Please join Shayne Gleason with Bank of America and Megan Walsh with ADP for an informative session around properly managing payroll taxes, compliance, and Human Resources for new or existing businesses. You will learn about the responsibilities of the employer in regards to payroll taxes, record keeping, and HR processes, and we will cover some of the services that are available to keep you in compliance.

Are you interested in starting a food business? Does your existing food business need expert feedback and advice? FoodLab Detroit invites specialty food & beverage producers, caterers, bakers and other food entrepreneurs to stop by and meet with FLD staff members to address questions you may have about starting & operating a food based business in the Detroit metro area. RSVP to info@foodlabdetroit.com. **FoodLab's 2017 Office Hours will be held on the First and Last Fridays of the month from…

Come join us for lunch with Detroit City Councilwomen Mary Sheffield. Lunch is free for members. Non-members must purchase a ticket for lunch: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/lunch-with-councilwomen-mary-sheffield-tickets-38119029042 About Mary Sheffield In November of 2013, Mary became the youngest person ever elected to the Detroit City Council at the age of 26. Elected to serve in District 5, Council Member Sheffield was appointed as Chair of the Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee and also serves as a member of the Planning and Economic…

Startup Boost is back! Come join us for dinner, drinks and a night of pitch practicing and mentorship. Each week 6 teams will pitch in from of a room full of investors, community leaders, and entrepreneurs. We'll give them feedback than break out into sessions. There will also be panels at the beginning of each week covering topics such as product / market fit, sales, fundraising, etc. Calling all mentors and leaders. Come join us each night over the next…

Join us or our fourth annual celebration of all things entrepreneurial: Toast of the Town. It's a party that'll get you energized and inspired—and you know a Detroit party never stops! Enjoy a fabulous strolling dinner, signature cocktails and musical entertainment. Meet some of our stand-out entrepreneurs in the Marketplace—yes, you can shop! Win prizes in the Tip Jar Raffle. Snap a photo with friends and grab some swag. It’s the most fun you’ll have networking. Ever. The Salute Awards…

ServSafe is a food and beverage safety training and certificate program for any one working in the food industry. The course discusses foodborne illnesses, including information on specific foodborne pathogens and biological toxins, contamination, and major food allergens. Prevention is also covered, with information regarding purchasing and receiving guidelines, food preparation, holding, and serving guidelines, food safety management systems, sanitation guidelines for facilities and equipment, as well as food safety regulations. Note: This is an 8 hour course that includes…

In celebration of local craftsmanship and artistry spirit, the Ponyride Market will close its Summer Series on Saturday, October 14th from 10a to 6p with Ponyride Market Oktoberfest. This market will feature a live performance by singer/songwriter, Sara Marie Barron from 1p to 3p, as well as art in the Loading Dock Gallery by Lucy Cahill, Rachelle Baker, and James Cherewick. Partnering with Nomadic Market and Two James Spirits and located at Ponyride, 1401 Vermont Street, the outdoor market will…

Trivalent Group, The BBB Serving Western Michigan, the West Michigan Cyber Security Consortium, and the Michigan SBDC present: The Fourth Annual Michigan Cyber Security Conference JW Marriott | Grand Rapids Thursday, October 19, 2017 8:00AM-2:00PM

Our partners and legal experts from Howard and Howard Law are back again this year to present key information every entrepreneur and small business needs to know. Class size is intentionally kept small so you can ask the questions you need answers to. H+H attorneys are extremely knowledgeable and highly qualified, but present the topics in an easily approachable way--they're happy to help! Every entity is governed by a particular set of documents. For LLCs, the operating agreement not only…

Are you interested in starting a food business? Does your existing food business need expert feedback and advice? FoodLab Detroit invites specialty food & beverage producers, caterers, bakers and other food entrepreneurs to stop by and meet with FLD staff members to address questions you may have about starting & operating a food based business in the Detroit metro area. RSVP to info@foodlabdetroit.com. **FoodLab's 2017 Office Hours will be held on the First and Last Fridays of the month from…

Join us for our monthly retail pop up. Bring a couple of friends. You never know what you’ll discover! As always, we'll be selecting a variety of local goods and services. Check Facebook for details on vendors as they’re announced.

Are you interested in starting a food business? Does your existing food business need expert feedback and advice? FoodLab Detroit invites specialty food & beverage producers, caterers, bakers and other food entrepreneurs to stop by and meet with FLD staff members to address questions you may have about starting & operating a food based business in the Detroit metro area. RSVP to info@foodlabdetroit.com. **FoodLab's 2017 Office Hours will be held on the First and Last Fridays of the month from…

The one-day event features morning and afternoon educational sessions that will concentrate on different business strategies covering the following: • Determining when, why and how to work with a distributor • Understanding the difference in retailers to garner more product sales • Marketing to Millennials • Mastering food photography for product promotion • Learning more about Social Entrepreneurship in the Agri-food industry and how your business can create change • Identifying what you need to know about the new FDA…

ServSafe is a food and beverage safety training and certificate program for any one working in the food industry. The course discusses foodborne illnesses, including information on specific foodborne pathogens and biological toxins, contamination, and major food allergens. Prevention is also covered, with information regarding purchasing and receiving guidelines, food preparation, holding, and serving guidelines, food safety management systems, sanitation guidelines for facilities and equipment, as well as food safety regulations. Note: This is an 8 hour course that includes…

This 2-day immersive workshop uses design principles and creative practice to harness teamwork and develop innovative solutions using co-creation, the possibilities of technology and the requirements in business success.