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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 - 

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.