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SUMMARY:November GRABB & Go
DESCRIPTION:GRABB & GO: From Chaos to Control – “The Simple HR System Every Founder Needs”\nRunning a business is challenging enough — managing people shouldn’t add to the chaos. Join us for our next GRABB & GO session\, From Chaos to Control: The Simple HR System Every Founder Needs\, and learn how to build structure and confidence into your HR processes. \nFeaturing:Mark Tucker\, Founder of Altitude Partners\, will share practical strategies and systems that help small business owners and entrepreneurs streamline their HR operations\, strengthen compliance\, and create a thriving company culture. \nEvent Details:📅 Date: November 20th🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM💻 Location: Online – Join Virtually! 💰 Cost: Free to Join \nWhether you’re a startup founder or a growing small business\, this session will equip you with simple\, actionable tools to bring clarity and control to your HR approach. \nGRABB & Go’s are general meetings and workshops for Black entrepreneurs and business owners to provide them with current information and knowledge. These meetings cover a range of topics from entrepreneurial leaders about growing and sustaining their businesses. Through these meeting series\, entrepreneurs will receive information on best practices\, resources and strategies in everything from legal\, finances\, product development\, sales\, marketing\, capital raising. These workshops provide additional opportunities to learn and share what you know with your peers.
URL:https://grabblocal.com/event/november25-grabb-go/
CATEGORIES:GRABB & Go
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250819T193000
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SUMMARY:August GRABB & Go
DESCRIPTION:GRABB & Go’s are general meetings and workshops for Black entrepreneurs and business owners to provide them with current information and knowledge. These meetings cover a range of topics from entrepreneurial leaders about growing and sustaining their businesses. Through these meeting series\, entrepreneurs will receive information on best practices\, resources and strategies in everything from legal\, finances\, product development\, sales\, marketing\, capital raising. These workshops provide additional opportunities to learn and share what you know with your peers.
URL:https://grabblocal.com/event/august25-grabb-go/
LOCATION:Start Garden\, 40 Pearl St NW #200\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:GRABB & Go
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250513T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250513T193000
DTSTAMP:20260502T074716
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T113732Z
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SUMMARY:May GRABB & Go
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our May GRABB & Go Workshop focused on Event Planning & Hosting in Public Spaces\, led by the City of Grand Rapids and Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. (DGRI). \nEvette Pittman\, Special Events Manager\, City of Grand Rapids \nKim Van Driel\, Director of Public Space Management\, Downtown GR Inc \nThis hands-on workshop is designed for entrepreneurs\, creatives\, and community builders interested in activating public spaces through events. Attendees will gain valuable insight into the process of hosting events in parks\, streets\, and other public areas\, including the necessary permits\, planning tools\, and available resources. \nOur partners from the City and DGRI will share financial support opportunities and resources available to help bring your vision to life. Whether you’re planning a cultural celebration\, pop-up market\, or block party\, this session will equip you with the knowledge to execute it successfully. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to learn how to bring your event ideas into the heart of the city!
URL:https://grabblocal.com/event/may25-grabb-go/
LOCATION:Start Garden\, 40 Pearl St NW #200\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:GRABB & Go
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250218T193000
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SUMMARY:February GRABB & Go
DESCRIPTION:Kickstart the new year by joining us for our first GRABB & Go of 2025: “Financially Fit & Focused for the New Year”  designed to help small business owners and entrepreneurs set strong financial foundations and achieve their financial goals in 2025. \nPresentation by: Melisha Reid Roberts\, CEO of Reid Financial Services & Solutions \nGRABB & Go’s are general meetings and workshops for Black entrepreneurs and business owners to provide them with current information and knowledge. These meetings cover a range of topics from entrepreneurial leaders about growing and sustaining their businesses. Through these meeting series\, entrepreneurs will receive information on best practices\, resources and strategies in everything from legal\, finances\, product development\, sales\, marketing\, capital raising. These workshops provide additional opportunities to learn and share what you know with your peers.
URL:https://grabblocal.com/event/february25-grabb-go/
LOCATION:Start Garden\, 40 Pearl St NW #200\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:GRABB & Go
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240820T180000
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SUMMARY:August GRABB & Go
DESCRIPTION:Join us on August 20th for an impactful GRABB & Go event\, where Black entrepreneurs will receive invaluable insights from two key organizations. Huntington Bank will present their Lift Local Business Loan Program\, a powerful initiative focused on supporting the growth of locally owned businesses. Additionally\, the Urban League of West MI will introduce their newly formed CDFI\, designed to enhance capital access within our community. This event is an excellent opportunity to connect with experienced leaders and gain practical tools to help grow and sustain your business. \nTopic: Where The Money Resides: Accessing Traditional and Non-Traditional Capital \nPresentations By:\nLaRon Henderson\, Huntington Bank\nEric Brown\, Urban League of West MI \nWhat You’ll Gain: \nExpert Advice: Learn from LaRon Henderson and Eric Brown about the capital access programs they have for small businesses.\nHands-on Help: Get personalized assistance and practical tips from experienced entrepreneurs.\nNetworking Opportunities: Connect with fellow entrepreneurs and share your experiences. \nDon’t miss this chance to gain insights and tools to grow and sustain your business!
URL:https://grabblocal.com/event/august-grabb-go/
LOCATION:Start Garden\, 40 Pearl St NW #200\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:GRABB & Go
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SUMMARY:May GRABB & Go: Doing Business with the Public
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a GRABB & Go workshop on “Doing Business with the Public\,” featuring presentations from Teresa Payne\, Chief Inclusion Officer at Kent County\, and Patti Caudill\, Diversity and Inclusion Manager at the City of Grand Rapids. This workshop is part of GRABB’s business development series designed to provide Black entrepreneurs with valuable information and hands-on help from experienced leaders. \nWhat You’ll Gain:\n\nExpert Advice: Learn from Teresa Payne and Patti Caudill on how to effectively engage with public sector entities.\nHands-on Help: Get personalized assistance and practical tips from experienced entrepreneurs.\nNetworking Opportunities: Connect with fellow entrepreneurs and share your experiences.\n\nDon’t miss this chance to gain insights and tools to grow and sustain your business! \nGRABB & Go’s are designed to provide Black entrepreneurs information and Hands-on help from experienced and knowledgeable entrepreneurial leaders about growing and sustaining their businesses. Through GRABB’s business development series\, entrepreneurs will receive best practices and strategies on everything from product development to sales and marketing to fundraising. Experienced Entrepreneur Talks and workshops provide additional opportunities to learn and share what you know.
URL:https://grabblocal.com/event/may-grabb-go-3/
LOCATION:Start Garden\, 40 Pearl St NW #200\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:GRABB & Go
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240220T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240220T193000
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SUMMARY:February GRABB & Go
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Essential Financial Documents & What They Tell You About Your Business \nWith: Mariel Harmon \nHarmon Management Services \nGRABB & Go’s are designed to provide Black entrepreneurs information and Hands-on help from experienced and knowledgeable entrepreneurial leaders about growing and sustaining their businesses. Through GRABB’s business development series\, entrepreneurs will receive best practices and strategies on everything from product development to sales and marketing to fundraising. Experienced Entrepreneur Talks and workshops provide additional opportunities to learn and share what you know. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://grabblocal.com/event/february-grabb-go-2/
LOCATION:Start Garden\, 40 Pearl St NW #200\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:GRABB & Go
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231010T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231010T193000
DTSTAMP:20260502T074716
CREATED:20230525T144438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T171443Z
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SUMMARY:October GRABB & Go
DESCRIPTION:GRABB & Go’s are general meetings with a learning component for Black entrepreneurs and business owners to provide them with current information and business knowledge. GRABB & Go provides Black entrepreneurs information and hands-on help from experienced and knowledgeable entrepreneurs\, support organizations and professional service leaders about growing and sustaining their businesses. Through these meetings entrepreneurs will receive information on best practices\, resources and strategies in everything from legal\, finances\, product development\, sales\, marketing\, capital raising. These workshops provide additional opportunities to learn and share what you know with your peers. \nMonthly Topic: Product Development \nFeatured Presenters: \nKendra Wills – MSU Product Center Innovation Counselor at MSU Product Development Center \nJamie Rahrig – Michigan Good Food Fund Specialist\, Innovation Counselor at MSU Product Development Center
URL:https://grabblocal.com/event/september-grabb-go/
LOCATION:The Bridge/Doug Meijer Medical Innovation Building\, 109 Michigan St NW\, 4th Floor\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:GRABB & Go
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230516T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230516T193000
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SUMMARY:May GRABB & Go
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the Business of Food with Ryan Bolhuis Award Winning Chef and Kendra Willis from MSU- Product Center. \nGRABB & Go’s are designed to provide Black entrepreneurs information and Hands-on help from experienced and knowledgeable entrepreneurial leaders about growing and sustaining their businesses. Through GRABB’s business development series\, entrepreneurs will receive best practices and strategies on everything from product development to sales and marketing to fundraising. Experienced Entrepreneur Talks and workshops provide additional opportunities to learn and share what you know. \n 
URL:https://grabblocal.com/event/may-grabb-go-2/
LOCATION:Start Garden\, 40 Pearl St NW #200\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:GRABB & Go
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230308T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230308T193000
DTSTAMP:20260502T074716
CREATED:20230216T190454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T155733Z
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SUMMARY:March GRABB & Go
DESCRIPTION:Learn about LLC’s and Entity Formation with Ciarra C. Adkins JD \nGRABB & Go’s are designed to provide Black entrepreneurs information and Hands-on help from experienced and knowledgeable entrepreneurial leaders about growing and sustaining their businesses. Through GRABB’s business development series\, entrepreneurs will receive best practices and strategies on everything from product development to sales and marketing to fundraising. Experienced Entrepreneur Talks and workshops provide additional opportunities to learn and share what you know.
URL:https://grabblocal.com/event/february-grabb-go/
LOCATION:Start Garden\, 40 Pearl St NW #200\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:GRABB & Go
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