MI-SBTDC hosts second annual Evening with the Experts

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Consultants and experts in business law, taxes, finance and marketing will present valuable information to business owners in the Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center's second annual West Michigan Evening with the Experts on May 13.

“This is an opportunity for peer-to-peer learning, business-to-business networking, and our local small business service providers to come together to support entrepreneurs," said Dante Villarreal, regional director of the Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center.

The evening is designed for both new business owners and existing business owners. A new business owner will hear tips for managing company financials, identifying target markets, gaining visibility and legally structuring a business. Existing business owners will listen to bankers describe the commercial loan process and will participate in a well business checkup. There will be an opportunity for open discussion with the banker.

Following the presentations, attendees will have an opportunity to meet one-on-one with the experts to discuss their business. There will also be an opportunity to network with other small business owners.

The event is Wednesday, May 13 from 6-9 p.m. in the Loosemore Auditorium of the DeVos Center on Grand Valley State University's Pew Grand Rapids Campus. The cost of this event is underwritten by the MI-SBTDC. Preregistration is required; call (616) 331-7370 or register online at www.misbtdc.org/training .

About MI-SBTDC
The Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center provides counseling, training and market research for Michigan's new business ventures, existing small businesses, expanding new businesses, new technology companies, and innovators. The MI-SBTDC is located at the Grand Valley State University, Seidman College of Business in Grand Rapids, Michigan. As host of the MI-SBTDC State Headquarters, the Seidman College of Business oversees the twelve-region MI-SBTDC network. Entrepreneurs and small business owners may access the services of their nearest MI-SBTDC by calling (616) 331-7480 or visiting www.misbtdc.org.