12th Annual Small Business Workshop

Get ready to dive into a day full of insights, networking, and fun at our in-person event. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, this workshop's got you covered with practical tips and cool ideas. Don't miss out on connecting with other awesome small business folks.

Theme: Resilient by Design: Innovating Through Disruption

In a world where change is constant, resilience can’t be accidental — it has to be designed.

This year’s theme focuses on how small businesses and nonprofits can lead with creativity, adaptability, and purpose. Disruption doesn’t just test us — it reveals new ways to operate smarter, serve better, and build organizations that last.

We’ll explore how leaders can:
✔ Turn challenges into opportunities for innovation
✔ Build systems that support long-term stability and growth
✔ Use technology and data to make better decisions
✔ Stay mission-driven while navigating uncertainty

When resilience becomes part of the design, organizations don’t just survive — they thrive.

Thank you to the following sponsors for their support: Sponsors include Detroit Development Fund, First Independence Bank, Kinetyc, Michigan Black Business Alliance (MBBA), BBB of Michigan, Michigan Women Forward, Tanner Friedman, Cindy Fletcher, State Farm Agent. Media partners include Detroit Free Press, Detroit PBS, and Latino Press and the Michigan Chronicle. Cindy Fletcher, State Farm Agent. Media partners include Detroit Free Press, Detroit PBS, Latino Press, and the Michigan Chronicle.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Corner Ballpark - Detroit PAL HQ, Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI, USA, United States

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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