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SUMMARY:Next Level Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join us on January 22 for a Next Level event for entrepreneurs ready to move beyond doing everything themselves. Keith Morgan built his business from a solo operation into a 20+ person company and successfully sold it. He’ll help guide a real\, honest conversation about leadership\, delegation\, systems\, and what it takes to grow a business that doesn’t rely on you for everything. \nThis event is for entrepreneurs with a business generating $75K or more in revenue and ready to elevate it through SpringGR’s Next Level Program.
URL:https://www.springgr.com/event/next-level-gathering/
LOCATION:SpringGR\, 818 Butterworth St SW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Growth,Open to Public
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Planning for Your Financial Future
DESCRIPTION:Running a business is only part of building long-term security—you also need a plan for your financial future. Join us on Wednesday\, October 8\, to learn how to: \n\nBuild personal retirement wealth\nStrategically exit your business\nMinimize taxes and protect your assets\nAlign your business and personal financial goals\n\nThis session will help you think beyond day-to-day operations and gain the tools you need to set yourself up for success—now and in the years to come.
URL:https://www.springgr.com/event/financialfuturelunchandlearn/
LOCATION:SpringGR\, 818 Butterworth St SW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Growth,Lunch and Learn
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Health Insurance for Business Owners
DESCRIPTION:Health insurance can be confusing—especially when you’re running a business. The real challenge often lies in what you don’t know. \nJoin us on September 19 for an informative session with Veronica Leshan\, who is passionate about helping business owners understand their options. Whether you’re looking to secure coverage for yourself or planning for employees now or in the future\, this session will give you the tools and knowledge to make confident decisions. \nBring your questions\, gain clarity\, and leave ready to take the next step in protecting yourself and your team.
URL:https://www.springgr.com/event/healthinsurancelunchandlearn/
LOCATION:SpringGR\, 818 Butterworth St SW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Growth,Lunch and Learn
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: How to Prepare for a Loan with a CDFI
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insightful Lunch and Learn focused on how to prepare for a loan with a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). Whether you’re exploring funding options or ready to apply\, this session will walk you through what to expect\, what documents and information you should have prepared\, and how CDFI loans differ from traditional bank loans. \nWe’re excited to welcome Janiece Stewart from Michigan Women Forward\, who will lead this conversation and answer your questions live. This is a valuable opportunity to gain clarity on the lending process and take actionable steps toward funding your business. \nWho should attend?Aspiring and current business owners looking to understand alternative funding opportunities and improve their loan-readiness. \nBring your lunch\, your questions\, and your notebook—this is one you don’t want to miss!
URL:https://www.springgr.com/event/cdfilunchandlearn/
LOCATION:SpringGR\, 818 Butterworth St SW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Growth,Lunch and Learn
ORGANIZER;CN="SpringGR":MAILTO:info@springgr.com
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Customer Service
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging Lunch & Learn session focused on one of the most powerful tools in business: Customer Service. Whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience\, great customer service can be the difference between a one-time sale and a loyal customer for life. \nWe’re excited to welcome Jordoun Eatman\, a dynamic leader and communicator\, to guide us through proven strategies for delivering exceptional service that delights customers and builds lasting relationships. \nWhat You’ll Learn:\n\n\nHow to create memorable customer experiences \n\n\nStrategies for handling difficult situations with grace \n\n\nBest practices for follow-up and long-term customer care \n\n\nThe connection between service and business growth \n\n\nBring your questions\, your appetite\, and your desire to grow — this session will be full of practical tools and real-world insight. \nSpots are limited — RSVP today!
URL:https://www.springgr.com/event/customerservicelunchandlearn/
LOCATION:SpringGR\, 818 Butterworth St SW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Growth,Lunch and Learn
ORGANIZER;CN="SpringGR":MAILTO:info@springgr.com
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SUMMARY:Bookkeeping Roundtable - Alumni Only
DESCRIPTION:Peer Roundtables are groups of SpringGR alumni who meet every other week to learn\, support each other\, grow their businesses\, and hold each other accountable to achieve their business goals.\nWhat makes the roundtables valuable and effective: \n\nExpanded business network: Connect with other entrepreneurs from SpringGR to tackle similar business challenges.\nBuilt-in accountability.  Your roundtable keeps you on track to achieve your goals.\nGrowth trajectory.  You can go solo\, but you go farther with others.\n\nBookkeeping Roundtable: Get your business’s financial system up and runnning on WaveApps software. Kris Ridings will guide you (1:1\, if necessary) to help you set up your business bank account\, link it properly to WaveApps\, learn and understand your business’s chart of accounts\, learn how to use the software\, run reports and invoices\, determine profit and loss\, run essential reports and learn how to read them. This is a special roundtable that gives you the knowledge and tools to become a savvy entrepreneur. ~Facilitated by Kris Ridings.
URL:https://www.springgr.com/event/summerbookkeeping/
LOCATION:SpringGR\, 818 Butterworth St SW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alumni Only,Business Growth
ORGANIZER;CN="SpringGR":MAILTO:info@springgr.com
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SUMMARY:Action Lab Roundtable - Alumni Only
DESCRIPTION:Peer Roundtables are groups of SpringGR alumni who meet every other week to learn\, support each other\, grow their businesses\, and hold each other accountable to achieve their business goals.\n\nWhat makes the roundtables valuable and effective:\n\nExpanded business network: Connect with other entrepreneurs from SpringGR to tackle similar business challenges.\nBuilt-in accountability.  Your roundtable keeps you on track to achieve your goals.\nGrowth trajectory.  You can go solo\, but you go farther with others.\n\nAction Lab Roundtable: Set an ambitious business goal and take action to achieve it. This roundtable is energy\, motivation\, and inspiration! You will be challenged to take action and held accountable to your goals. This roundtable is ideal for business owners who want to learn new business tools to generate sales in online and/or traditional businesses. ~Facilitated by Randy Otterbridge.
URL:https://www.springgr.com/event/summeractionlab/
LOCATION:SpringGR\, 818 Butterworth St SW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alumni Only,Business Growth
ORGANIZER;CN="SpringGR":MAILTO:info@springgr.com
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SUMMARY:SpringGR Ice Cream & Slushie Social
DESCRIPTION:Join SpringGR for a sweet kickoff to Digital Marketing Summer at our Ice Cream Social! \nThis is your chance to mix\, mingle\, and make connections with fellow entrepreneurs\, past and future program participants\, and some of our incredible workshop speakers. Whether you’re already signed up or just curious\, this is the perfect low-pressure way to get a taste of what’s to come (literally and figuratively). \nEnjoy free ice cream\, good vibes\, and great conversations with the SpringGR community. We’ll have light music\, photo ops\, and previews of what’s coming in this year’s Digital Marketing Summer. \nThis event is open to all SpringGR alumni and local entrepreneurs. Bring a friend and your business cards—let’s connect and celebrate summer together!
URL:https://www.springgr.com/event/springgricecreamsocial/
LOCATION:SpringGR\, 818 Butterworth St SW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Growth,Open to Public
ORGANIZER;CN="SpringGR":MAILTO:info@springgr.com
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