10th Annual Small Business Workshop

Welcome to the 10th Annual Small Business Workshop Presented by Fifth Third Bank!

Date: May 25, 2024

Location: The Corner Ballpark - Detroit PAL HQ, Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI, USA

Attendees will hear from business experts, entrepreneurs, and community leaders who will discuss practical solutions needed as businesses continue to navigate uncertainties economic uncertainties. The economy continues to be a key driver for businesses, small, medium, and large. With inflation, albeit slowing, economic uncertainty in an election year, the emergence of new technologies and a tight labor market, small businesses need to continue to adjust.

The theme for this year’s event is: “Embracing Change while Moving Forward”

This year’s event will explore issues still confronting Detroit’s small business community as we continue to confront the ongoing challenges potentially impacting sustainability and growth. This year’s event will feature a keynote speaker, panelists, workshop leaders and a “Fireside Chat”.

Thank you to the following sponsors and partners for their support: Fifth Third Bank, Detroit Development Fund, Comcast Business, Intercaptital Funding, Inc. Build Institute, First Independence Bank, Nuvo Cabinets & Countertops, Michigan Women Forward, Tanner Friedman, Cindy Fletcher, State Farm Agent, the Detroit Free Press, Detroit Public TV, Latino Press.

Host or Publisher The LEE Group, MI LLC