BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261008T190000Z DTEND:20261008T200000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:SBDC - Quarterly Virtual Sessions: The Business Edge: Small Business Success Academy DESCRIPTION:The Business Edge: Small Business Success Academy\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented Quarterly by the Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Michigan SBDC\n\nTake your business to the next level with The Business Edge: Small Business Success Academy\, a quarterly virtual workshop series designed to equip entrepreneurs\, business owners\, nonprofit leaders\, and managers with practical strategies\, expert guidance\, and real-world tools to help their organizations grow\, adapt\, and thrive.\n\nLed by Amanda Binder\, MBA\, Senior Business Consultant with Michigan SBDC\, each session focuses on a critical area of business success. Amanda combines years of entrepreneurial experience with corporate leadership expertise to deliver actionable insights that you can implement immediately.\n\n2026 2027 Workshop Schedule\n\n October 8\, 2026 | 3:00 PM (Virtual)\n\nStrategic Marketing Foundations for Small Business\n\nLearn how to identify your ideal customers\, create compelling value propositions\, maximize your marketing budget\, and build a marketing strategy that attracts and retains clients.\n\n January 14\, 2027 | 3:00 PM (Virtual)\n\nArtificial Intelligence (AI) for Small Business Automation\n\nDiscover practical AI tools that can streamline daily operations\, improve customer service\, automate repetitive tasks\, create content\, and increase productivity.\n\n March 11\, 2027 | 3:00 PM (Virtual)\n\nThe Value Builder System: Legacy Planning & Selling Your Business\n\nLearn how to increase the value of your business\, prepare for future growth or succession\, and understand the key drivers that make businesses more attractive to buyers.\n\n May 13\, 2027 | 3:00 PM (Virtual)\n\nHuman Resource Excellence: Modern Tips & Regulations\n\nGain valuable insight into hiring\, employee retention\, payroll\, compliance\, workplace culture\, and HR best practices to help your organization build and retain a strong team.\n\nRegistration Information\n\n All workshops are held virtually beginning at 3:00 PM.\n\nInvestment:\n\n\n FREE for Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce Members\n $10 for Future Members\n\n\nWhether you're launching a new business\, expanding an existing company\, or looking for fresh ideas to stay competitive\, this workshop series provides valuable education\, expert resources\, and practical takeaways you can put to work immediately.\n\nJoin us throughout the year as we continue building stronger businesses\, stronger leaders\, and a stronger regional business community.\n\nRegister today and gain the competitive edge your business deserves! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

The Business Edge: Small Business Success Academy

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Presented Quarterly by the Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Michigan SBDC

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Take your business to the next level with The Business Edge: Small Business Success Academy\, a quarterly virtual workshop series designed to equip entrepreneurs\, business owners\, nonprofit leaders\, and managers with practical strategies\, expert guidance\, and real-world tools to help their organizations grow\, adapt\, and thrive.

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Led by Amanda Binder\, MBA\, Senior Business Consultant with Michigan SBDC\, each session focuses on a critical area of business success. Amanda combines years of entrepreneurial experience with corporate leadership expertise to deliver actionable insights that you can implement immediately.

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2026&ndash\;2027 Workshop Schedule

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📅\; October 8\, 2026 | 3:00 PM (Virtual)
\nStrategic Marketing Foundations for Small Business
\nLearn how to identify your ideal customers\, create compelling value propositions\, maximize your marketing budget\, and build a marketing strategy that attracts and retains clients.

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📅\; January 14\, 2027 | 3:00 PM (Virtual)
\nArtificial Intelligence (AI) for Small Business Automation
\nDiscover practical AI tools that can streamline daily operations\, improve customer service\, automate repetitive tasks\, create content\, and increase productivity.

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📅\; March 11\, 2027 | 3:00 PM (Virtual)
\nThe Value Builder System: Legacy Planning &\; Selling Your Business
\nLearn how to increase the value of your business\, prepare for future growth or succession\, and understand the key drivers that make businesses more attractive to buyers.

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📅\; May 13\, 2027 | 3:00 PM (Virtual)
\nHuman Resource Excellence: Modern Tips &\; Regulations
\nGain valuable insight into hiring\, employee retention\, payroll\, compliance\, workplace culture\, and HR best practices to help your organization build and retain a strong team.

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Registration Information

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💻\; All workshops are held virtually beginning at 3:00 PM.

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Investment:

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  • ✅\; FREE for Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce Members
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  • 💲\; $10 for Future Members
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Whether you'\;re launching a new business\, expanding an existing company\, or looking for fresh ideas to stay competitive\, this workshop series provides valuable education\, expert resources\, and practical takeaways you can put to work immediately.

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Join us throughout the year as we continue building stronger businesses\, stronger leaders\, and a stronger regional business community.

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Register today and gain the competitive edge your business deserves! 🚀\;

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