Will you be at BizGrid LIVE 2015 tomorrow?

There are so many resources, networks, and events in Detroit that cater to strong small businesses. Will you be at BizGrid LIVE 2015? 

(Picture and text below courtesy of BizGrid LIVE 2015.) 

BizGrid LIVE is an afternoon gathering and resource fair where Detroit entrepreneurs engage with dozens of the city’s most active business assistance organizations. 

Tuesday, October 20, 2015  
1-6pm • 
Happy hour • 5PM

We are excited to share our full Program, including the four Breakout Sessions that we have planned. Please take a moment to review and think about which sessions you may want to attend, as these will fill on a first-come, first-served basis. 

PROGRAM:

1:00pm - Welcome & Keynote
Keynote Speaker: Jess Sanchez McClary, Founder, McClary Bros.

1:15-4:45pm - BizGrid LIVE Provider Resource Fair
Happening all afternoon in The Garage @ Junction 440

2:00-2:50pm - Breakout Sessions 1 & 2

1. Get Started with the Business Model Canvas

BIZGRID ASSISTANCE AREA(S):
Business Planning and Strategy, Research and Product Development

FACILITATED BY:
April Boyle, Director, Build institute

OBJECTIVES:
Teach users to develop a workable business model
Help participants understand, organize and test their ideas.

2. How to Use Your Smartphone to Improve Your Business

BIZGRID ASSISTANCE AREA(S):
Sales & Marketing, Financial Management, Business Planning & Strategy

FACILITATED BY:
Tony Merlo, Smarterphones

OBJECTIVES:
Learn what mobile apps and tools are available to help you increase sales and become more efficient
Find out what the Cloud can do for you
Discover ways to spend more time outside of your office by being able to work from anywhere

3:00-3:50pm - Breakout Sessions 3 & 4

3. Lead the Market with the Business Story Generator Canvas

BIZGRID ASSISTANCE AREA(S):
Sales, Marketing and Social Media

FACILITATED BY:
Christa Chambers-Price, Entre-SLAM

OBJECTIVES:
Learn the techniques for discovering your competitive advantage
Map out your strategy and narrative using storytelling
Avoid the 3 factors that will derail your progress

4. How to establish, manage, or fix your personal credit and why it matters to your small business.

BIZGRID ASSISTANCE AREA(S): 
Financial Management, Business Planning and Strategy

PANELISTS:
Derek Edwards, Vice President, Invest Detroit
Lucia Seed, Financial Coach, SER Metro-Detroit Center for Working Families
Angelia Sharp, Small Business Loan Officer, Detroit Development Fund
Anthony Reed, Vice President - LMI-Business Banking, PNC Financial Services Group

OBJECTIVES:
Understanding how your personal credit score impacts your small business or startup
Why credit matters to your small business
How to understand, establish, maintain, or repair your personal credit
How to prepare for success in the lending process by managing your personal credit

4:50 - Closing Remarks

5:00-6:00pm- Networking Happy Hour