Building a Stronger Workforce, Stronger Businesses, and a Stronger Community

Workforce Solutions 101: How Michigan Works! Can Help Your Business Thrive

Join us at the Putnam Township Senior Center for a Pinckney Business Owners Association what resources are out there to bring in talent  !

Event Description

Finding and retaining great employees continues to be one of the biggest challenges facing small businesses today. Join the Pinckney Business Owners Association for an informative session with representatives from Michigan Works! Southeast to learn about the workforce resources, funding opportunities, and talent solutions available right here in our region.

Michigan Works! Southeast is dedicated to understanding and advocating for the needs of employers and communities across Livingston, Washtenaw, Jackson, Lenawee, and Hillsdale counties. Their team works on the front lines to connect businesses with qualified talent, training resources, workforce development programs, and hiring support.

During this session, you'll learn:

• How Michigan Works! can help you recruit and retain employees

• Available training grants and funding opportunities

• Resources for upskilling your current workforce

• Youth employment and internship programs

• Support for growing businesses facing workforce challenges

• Current labor market trends impacting our region

• How to connect with workforce development experts who can support your business goals

Whether you're a small business owner, nonprofit leader, entrepreneur, or employer looking for talent solutions, this session will provide practical tools and valuable connections to help your organization succeed.

Join us as we explore how Michigan Works! Southeast is creating connections to a better future—one business, one employee, and one community at a time.

Who Should Attend: Business owners, hiring managers, HR professionals, nonprofit leaders, entrepreneurs, and community stakeholders.

Presented by: Michigan Works! Southeast

Hosted by: Pinckney Business Owners Association in partnership with the Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce

Networking: Arrive early to connect with fellow business leaders and community partners.