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SUMMARY:Open City | State of the City Small Biz Edition
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, Sept. 17 | 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. \n\n\nThis session will be held in-person at The Congregation. Registration opens at 9:00 a.m.\, with the session starting promptly at 9:30 a.m. \n\n\n\nJoin Open City on Thursday\, September 17th for State of the City: Small Business Edition. City leaders and organizational visionaries sit down for a moderated panel discussion\, followed by an open Q&A. No fluff\, no lectures\, just real talk on capital access\, growth initiatives\, and neighborhood corridor support for Detroit entrepreneurs. \nWhat you’ll gain \n\nCapital & Funding Unleashed: Straight talk on the newest grants\, investments\, and citywide programs open for applications right now.\nNeighborhood Corridor Momentum: How targeted strategies and resources are helping homegrown businesses thrive in their own neighborhoods.\nLive\, Direct Access: Bring your questions to an open Q&A with the people actually shaping Detroit’s business policy.\n\nCost \nFree to attend. \nSpeakers \nJoe Rashid\n\nExecutive Director\nEast Warren Development Corporation\n\nMartha Potere\n\nNeighborhood Economic Development Team\, City of Detroit\n\nSean Gray\n\nSenior Vice President of Small Business Services\nDetroit Economic Growth Corporation
URL:https://techtowndetroit.org/event/open-city-state-of-the-city-small-biz-edition/
LOCATION:TechTown Detroit\, 440 Burroughs Street\, Detroit\, MI\, 48202\, United States
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SUMMARY:Open City: Sleigh the Season
DESCRIPTION:The holiday season is one of the most critical times of the year for small businesses—and those who plan often see their biggest wins. This panel will feature entrepreneurs who have successfully maximized holiday sales through creative marketing\, strategic promotions\, and operational readiness. From pop-up shops and e-commerce strategies to customer engagement and community partnerships\, panelists will share the lessons\, tools\, and tactics that helped them thrive during the busiest season of the year. \nWhether you’re preparing for your first holiday rush or looking to level up your existing approach\, this conversation will give you practical insights to make the most of the season.
URL:https://techtowndetroit.org/event/open-city-sleigh-the-season/
LOCATION:The Congregation\, 9321 Rosa Parks Blvd\, Detroit\, MI\, 48206
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