BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20250925T123000Z DTEND:20250925T183000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Immerse Entrepreneurial & Small Business Summit DESCRIPTION:Please join Flint & Genesee's Small Business Support Hub for the 2025 Immerse Entrepreneurial & Small Business Summit.\n\n\n Thursday\, September 25\, 2025\n 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.\n Gateway Center Wyndham Hotel\, 5353 Gateway Centre Blvd.\, Flint\n Exhibitors\n Breakout Sessions\n Networking\n\n\nOnline pre-registration is closed\, but walk-ins are welcome on the day of the event.\n\nBreakout Sessions include:\n\n\n Second Act\, First Business: Becoming Your Own Boss (Presented by the Small Business Development Center) Learn to assess entrepreneurial readiness\, develop and validate business ideas\, plan finances\, and create strategies for marketing and customer acquisition.\n Opening Doors: Your Path to Brick and Mortar (Presented by the Uptown Reinvestment Corporation) Learn how to navigate the risks and opportunities of opening a first retail location through informed\, strategic decision-making.\n Profit and Loss Code for Food Based Business (Presented by In the Business of Food) Learn how to strip away the mystery behind two of the most important financial tools for your business: the profit & loss statement and the break-even analysis.\n Retail Business and E-Commerce Essentials (Presented by Townsquare Media) Learn how to dive into retail and e-commerce\, master consumer insights and craft effective pricing\, merchandising\, and promotional strategies for traditional\, online\, and omnichannel markets.\n Business Structure and Legal Compliance (Presented by Cline\, Cline\, and Griffin) Learn how to choose the right legal structure for your business\, understand LLC types\, and navigate key legal requirements for offering products and services.\n Marketing and Promotion (Presented by Professor Lorita Cummings\, Eastern Michigan University) Learn practical strategies to create impactful media and promotional campaigns that raise visibility\, attract customers\, and build brand recognition.\n Mastering Elevator Pitches (Presented by Beauty Image Inc.) Learn to craft a compelling elevator pitch that clearly communicates your value\, captures attention\, and opens doors in networking\, investor meetings\, and business introductions.\n Accessing Capital (Presented by Genesee County Area Business Bankers) Learn how to secure funding through bank loans with simple\, step-by-step guidance\, so you know exactly what to expect when applying for your business.\n Digital Marketing for Small Business (Presented by Spectrum) Learn the key concepts and tools involved in digital marketing tailored to small business needs and get a clear understanding of digital marketing fundamentals.\n Leveraging AI for Small Business (Presented by the Small Business Development Center) Learn how to leverage AI tools and technologies to streamline operations\, enhance decision-making\, and scale your small business effectively.\n Understand the Foundations of Small Business Insurance (Presented by Hartland Insurance) Learn how commercial insurance protects your business by exploring coverage types\, policy structures\, terminology\, and the regulatory environment essential for effective risk management.\n Understanding Small Business Taxes (Presented by Yeo & Yeo CPA's & Advisors) Learn small business tax essentials\, including tax types\, structure implications\, deadlines\, deductions\, and record-keeping practices to stay organized\, compliant\, and audit-ready. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Please join Flint &\; Genesee&rsquo\;s Small Business Support Hub for the 2025 Immerse Entrepreneurial &\; Small Business Summit.

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Thursday\, September 25\, 2025
8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Gateway Center Wyndham Hotel\, 5353 Gateway Centre Blvd.\, Flint
Exhibitors
Breakout Sessions
Networking

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Online pre-registration is closed\, but walk-ins are welcome on the day of the event.

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Breakout Sessions include:

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Second Act\, First Business: Becoming Your Own Boss \;(Presented by the Small Business Development Center) \;&ndash\; Learn to assess entrepreneurial readiness\, develop and validate business ideas\, plan finances\, and create strategies for marketing and customer acquisition.
Opening Doors: Your Path to Brick and Mortar \;(Presented by the Uptown Reinvestment Corporation) \;&ndash\; Learn how to navigate the risks and opportunities of opening a first retail location through informed\, strategic decision-making.
Profit and Loss Code for Food Based Business \;(Presented by In the Business of Food) \;&ndash\; Learn how to strip away the mystery behind two of the most important financial tools for your business: the profit &\; loss statement and the break-even analysis.
Retail Business and E-Commerce Essentials \;(Presented by Townsquare Media) \;&ndash\; Learn how to dive into retail and e-commerce\, master consumer insights and craft effective pricing\, merchandising\, and promotional strategies for traditional\, online\, and omnichannel markets.
Business Structure and Legal Compliance \;(Presented by Cline\, Cline\, and Griffin) \;&ndash\; Learn how to choose the right legal structure for your business\, understand LLC types\, and navigate key legal requirements for offering products and services.
Marketing and Promotion \;(Presented by Professor Lorita Cummings\, Eastern Michigan University) \;&ndash\; Learn practical strategies to create impactful media and promotional campaigns that raise visibility\, attract customers\, and build brand recognition.
Mastering Elevator Pitches \;(Presented by Beauty Image Inc.) \;&ndash\; Learn to craft a compelling elevator pitch that clearly communicates your value\, captures attention\, and opens doors in networking\, investor meetings\, and business introductions.
Accessing Capital \;(Presented by Genesee County Area Business Bankers) \;&ndash\; Learn how to secure funding through bank loans with simple\, step-by-step guidance\, so you know exactly what to expect when applying for your business.
Digital Marketing for Small Business \;(Presented by Spectrum) \;&ndash\; Learn the key concepts and tools involved in digital marketing tailored to small business needs and get a clear understanding of digital marketing fundamentals.
Leveraging AI for Small Business \;(Presented by the Small Business Development Center) \;&ndash\; Learn how to leverage AI tools and technologies to streamline operations\, enhance decision-making\, and scale your small business effectively.
Understand the Foundations of Small Business Insurance \;(Presented by Hartland Insurance) \;&ndash\; Learn how commercial insurance protects your business by exploring coverage types\, policy structures\, terminology\, and the regulatory environment essential for effective risk management.
Understanding Small Business Taxes \;(Presented by Yeo &\; Yeo CPA&rsquo\;s &\; Advisors) \;&ndash\; Learn small business tax essentials\, including tax types\, structure implications\, deadlines\, deductions\, and record-keeping practices to stay organized\, compliant\, and audit-ready.

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