2025 Brighton Business Expo: Connect, Learn and Grow!
Brighton Business Resource Expo: Connect, Learn, and Grow!
Join us for an incredible Business Resource Expo, designed to empower both aspiring entrepreneurs and established businesses with the tools, connections, and insights needed for success!
This event features SCORE and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), offering expert guidance for startups and growing businesses. Lake Trust Credit Union will also be on hand to provide insights on business funding, types of capital, and key financial resources to help businesses launch and expand. Our guest speaker will be Paula Tutman founder of North on Woodward.

Nicole Paine Dietrich is a Business Development Manager at Lake Trust Credit Union who understands how a small business impacts a community. Nicole and her team work to help ambitious entrepreneurs realize their goals and pursue financial wellbeing. To do this, Nicole connects entrepreneurs with helpful resources in the ecosystem and provides financial guidance to support their growth. She helps start-ups, established small businesses, and freelancers gain access to capital through Lake Trust's small business microloan program. Connect with Nicole directly or on LinkedIn to learn more and discover your business's power.
Special Guest: Paula Tutman – Emmy-Winning, Hall of Fame Journalist and Entrepreneur
We are honored to welcome Paula Tutman, a multi-Emmy-winning broadcast journalist whose journey is one of resilience, innovation, and empowerment. Paula will take us through her incredible transformation from a broadcast news reporter to the founder of Zuke-iT, a 100% woman-owned company that revolutionized fashion with its flagship invention—the Bra-Less Bra, Instant Cleavage Sculpting Solution™.
Beyond her entrepreneurial success, Paula is the founder of North on Woodward, a company focused on team-building and team-strengthening through her innovative and proprietary communication model. Her passion for fostering strong, connected teams makes her the perfect speaker to inspire business owners, leaders, and professionals looking to grow and evolve.
Guest Speakers -
Certified Global Business Professional, Consultant
SCORE - Craig Lesley -Score Mentor
A SCORE Mentor since 2017 specializing in strategic planning, sales, networking and marketing. A focus has been helping business owners establish personal and professional goals that drive growth.
Networking & Business Growth Opportunities
💼 Business-to-Business (B2B) & Business-to-Consumer (B2C) Networking – Connect with fellow entrepreneurs and industry professionals.
📈 Business Resource Expo – Access expert insights and explore essential services to take your business to the next level.
🤝 Engage with Local Business Experts – Learn from professionals dedicated to helping businesses succeed.
Don't miss this dynamic event filled with networking, learning, and inspiration! Whether you’re launching a startup, expanding your business, or looking to build strong industry connections, this is an event you won’t want to miss.




Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact our event organizer Monee Phipps - moneep@brightoncoc.org or Karen Storey karens@brightoncoc.org You may also call us with any questions at 810.227.5086
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO REGISTER AS A VENDOR OR A SPONSOR TO THIS EVENT, PLEASE CLICK THE REGISTRATION BUTTON!
2024 PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES
2/42 Community Church
360 Painting
AAA Service Network, Inc.
Aalpha Distributing LLC
Advantage Group General Agency
Alluring Landscape Design
Animal Crackers
Beauchamp Water Treatment Solutions
Berkshire Hathaway Heritage Real Estate – Krista Davies
Bountiful Harvest, Inc.
Brighton Comfort Care
Brighton Ford
Brighton Insurance and Financial Services
Buff City Soap
Cambrian Senior Living
Cooper & Riesterer, PLC
DFCU Financial
Dog Watch & Fences
DTE Energy
Edward Jones - Wendy Taylor
Element 36 Spa
Fantastic Sams
Fastest Labs of Brighton
G&G's Sweet Treats LLC
Great Deal Products / Hot Pink Deicer
The Brighton Rotary
Haley Mechanical
Hamburg Fitness Center and Camp
Hands On Health Chiropractic
Hartland Insurance Agency
Hylant
Howell Conference & Nature Center
Independent Bank
Integrated Tech Systems LLC
JCW Marketing
Jess for 30
Kona Ice
Kremer Acupuncture
LACASA
Lake Michigan Home Mortgage
Lake Trust Credit Union
Lederman Kwartowitz Center for Orthopedics
Little Diablo Salsa
Littlite LLC
LIVCO. Dentistry
Livingston County Catholic Charities
Livingston County Habitat For Humanity, Inc.
Mary Kay Cosmetics - Jen McClure
McCaskill Family Services
Medical Office of John Vassallo
Michigan State University Federal Credit Union
Pinckney Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Planted Provisioning
Pure Energy Window Company
Rottermond Jewelers
SELCRA
Snedicor's Cleaners
SteeleMan Home Inspections
The Davey Tree Expert Company
Trusted Heating & Cooling Solutions
Turtlehut Internet Marketing
Tyrone Carr & Associates
ViewPoint Psychology and Wellness
VIP Medicare Choices
Wild Birds Unlimited of Brighton, MI
Wildlife X Team of SE Michigan
Wilson Marine Corp.
Your Choice Direct Care
Zebra Insulation LLC
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Date and Time
Thursday Mar 6, 2025
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM EST
Location
Crystal Gardens Banquet Center
5768 E Grand River, Howell, MI
Fees/Admission
Admission is free to public
$150 Vendor Table Cost
$100.00 Non-Profit Table Cost
(You must be a Chamber Member to have a table or Sponsor at the event)
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Contact Information
Monee Phipps
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