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June Entrepreneurial Training
Date: June 6, 13, and 20 (6:00 pm – 9:00 pm)
Title: Small Business GPS: Financial Awareness Cluster
Location: GROW, 25 Sheldon Blvd SE, Ste. 210, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Description of event: Sponsored by State Farm Insurance. Financial Awareness Cluster begins June 6; one of three clusters in GROW's Small Business Growth and Planning Series (Small Business GPS). Income Statement/Balance Sheet/Breakeven Analysis (6/6), Financial Anlaysis 101 (6/13), and Financing Options (6/20). Small Business GPS is designed to provide participants the information and resources to write a business plan. Cost $60-$70 for the 3-part course. For more information and/or to register, contact GROW at (616) 458-3404 or go to www.GROWbusiness.org
Title: Small Business GPS: Financial Awareness Cluster
Location: GROW, 25 Sheldon Blvd SE, Ste. 210, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Description of event: Sponsored by State Farm Insurance. Financial Awareness Cluster begins June 6; one of three clusters in GROW's Small Business Growth and Planning Series (Small Business GPS). Income Statement/Balance Sheet/Breakeven Analysis (6/6), Financial Anlaysis 101 (6/13), and Financing Options (6/20). Small Business GPS is designed to provide participants the information and resources to write a business plan. Cost $60-$70 for the 3-part course. For more information and/or to register, contact GROW at (616) 458-3404 or go to www.GROWbusiness.org
Date: June 7 and June 14 (12:00 pm - 1:00 pm and 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm)
Title: Intro to GROW
Presented by: Tom Heinz, Program Manager at GROW
Location: GROW, 25 Sheldon Blvd SE, Ste. 210, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Description of event: Intro to GROW is the required first step for anyone eager to learn how to start or expand their small business. Get an overview of our programs and services, meet the staff, and watch our graduates describe their experiences in our inspirational video! Cost: Free. For more information and/or to register, contact GROW at (616) 458-3404 or go to www.GROWbusiness.org
Title: Intro to GROW
Presented by: Tom Heinz, Program Manager at GROW
Location: GROW, 25 Sheldon Blvd SE, Ste. 210, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Description of event: Intro to GROW is the required first step for anyone eager to learn how to start or expand their small business. Get an overview of our programs and services, meet the staff, and watch our graduates describe their experiences in our inspirational video! Cost: Free. For more information and/or to register, contact GROW at (616) 458-3404 or go to www.GROWbusiness.org
Date: June 21 and 26 (6:00 pm - 8:30 pm)
Title: Start Smart 1 and 2
Presented by: Tom Heinz, Program Manager at GROW
Location: GROW, 25 Sheldon Blvd SE, Ste. 210, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Description of event: A two-part course that allows participants to assess their business readiness and helps participants understand what it takes to run their own business. Course will identify personal attributes, obstacles, and support systems that help/hinder them as they start their own business. Determine profit margins, start-up costs, monthly expenses, and apply it to a business idea. Prerequisite: Intro to GROW. Cost: $50-$60 for the 2-part course. For more information and/or to register, contact GROW at (616) 458-3404 or go to www.GROWbusiness.org
Title: Start Smart 1 and 2
Presented by: Tom Heinz, Program Manager at GROW
Location: GROW, 25 Sheldon Blvd SE, Ste. 210, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Description of event: A two-part course that allows participants to assess their business readiness and helps participants understand what it takes to run their own business. Course will identify personal attributes, obstacles, and support systems that help/hinder them as they start their own business. Determine profit margins, start-up costs, monthly expenses, and apply it to a business idea. Prerequisite: Intro to GROW. Cost: $50-$60 for the 2-part course. For more information and/or to register, contact GROW at (616) 458-3404 or go to www.GROWbusiness.org
Date: June 28 (6:00 pm – 9:00 pm)
Title: Improve your Emotional Intelligence to Improve your Bottom Line
Presented by: Tom Heinz, Program Manager at GROW
Location: GROW, 25 Sheldon Blvd SE, Ste 210, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Description of event: You may know your IQ, but do you know your EQ? Unlike IQ, Emotional Intelligence (EQ) can be improved. Those with higher EQ's are more effective managers and outstanding leaders. Learn from Tom Heinz how to improve your EQ and create success both personally and professionally. Cost: $10-$20 General Public or free to GROW clients / AWE members. For more information and/or to register, contact GROW at (616) 458-3404 or go to www.GROWbusiness.org
Title: Improve your Emotional Intelligence to Improve your Bottom Line
Presented by: Tom Heinz, Program Manager at GROW
Location: GROW, 25 Sheldon Blvd SE, Ste 210, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Description of event: You may know your IQ, but do you know your EQ? Unlike IQ, Emotional Intelligence (EQ) can be improved. Those with higher EQ's are more effective managers and outstanding leaders. Learn from Tom Heinz how to improve your EQ and create success both personally and professionally. Cost: $10-$20 General Public or free to GROW clients / AWE members. For more information and/or to register, contact GROW at (616) 458-3404 or go to www.GROWbusiness.org
June Networking Events
Date: June 20 (11:30 am - 1:00 pm)
Title: Lunch with Punch! Referrals: Help Me... Help You
Location: Holiday Inn, 310 Pearl St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Description of event: Presented by Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women (GROW). Pure networking where participants have the opportunity to present their business pitch and enjoy fun and interactive networking during the lunch hour. Lunch with Punch! is a networking and business support opportunity held the third Wednesday of every month. Cost: $5-$15. For more information and/or to register, contact GROW at (616) 458-3404 or go to www.GROWbusiness.org
Title: Lunch with Punch! Referrals: Help Me... Help You
Location: Holiday Inn, 310 Pearl St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Description of event: Presented by Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women (GROW). Pure networking where participants have the opportunity to present their business pitch and enjoy fun and interactive networking during the lunch hour. Lunch with Punch! is a networking and business support opportunity held the third Wednesday of every month. Cost: $5-$15. For more information and/or to register, contact GROW at (616) 458-3404 or go to www.GROWbusiness.org
Date: June 26 (11:30 am - 1:00 pm)
Title: AWE Biz Connect: Evening Networking Event
Title: AWE Biz Connect: Evening Networking Event
Location: Holiday Inn, 310 Pearl St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Description: Peer-to-peer networking event presented by the Alliance of Women Entrepreneurs. Cost $15-$30. For more information and/or to register, contact GROW at (616) 458-3404 or go to www.GROWbusiness.org
Description: Peer-to-peer networking event presented by the Alliance of Women Entrepreneurs. Cost $15-$30. For more information and/or to register, contact GROW at (616) 458-3404 or go to www.GROWbusiness.org
AWE Conference and Seeds of GROWth Luncheon
Save the Date: October 17 (8:15 am - 1:30 pm)
Location: Goei Center, 818 Butterworth St SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Location: Goei Center, 818 Butterworth St SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
More information to be announced
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Nicole Nicolas
Director of Marketing & Communications
Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women (GROW)
616.458.3404
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