BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Lansing Regional SmartZone - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://lansingregionalsmartzone.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Lansing Regional SmartZone REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250723T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250723T110000 DTSTAMP:20250723T144553Z CREATED:20250630T211338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T144553Z UID:10000473-1753264800-1753268400@lansingregionalsmartzone.com SUMMARY:Financial Management - Webinar DESCRIPTION:During this webinar we’ll guide you through the basics of financial management. You’ll learn about the importance a bookkeeping system as we review real small business examples of Cash Flow Statements\, Profit & Loss\, and Balance Sheets. You’ll leave with templates\, spreadsheets\, and actionable items to move you forward with managing finances for your small business. Register Here: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/5Y1bSaM7/g/3m508x45e5/financial-management-webinar-5a1tVs81eBj/overview URL:https://lansingregionalsmartzone.com/events/financial-management-webinar/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250723T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250723T201500 DTSTAMP:20250723T234558Z CREATED:20250630T214338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T234558Z UID:10000484-1753290000-1753301700@lansingregionalsmartzone.com SUMMARY:5th annual East Lansing ExtravaGRANDza DESCRIPTION:We are reaching out to let you know that the 5th annual East Lansing ExtravaGRANDza is scheduled to take place on Saturday\, August 23th\, 5PM-8PM\, in downtown East Lansing! As you may recall\, this event is Downtown East Lansing’s signature MSU Fall Welcome event intended to welcome new and returning students to our vibrant downtown community. This event brings thousands of community members to our downtown\, and as downtown business owners\, you play a crucial role in making this event happen! During the ExtravaGRANDza\, participating downtown East Lansing businesses will have the opportunity to use the sidewalk in front of their business to engage with students. This is a great opportunity to attract new and regular customers for the rest of the year and possibly recruit for any job openings your business may have. In the past\, businesses have held sidewalk sales\, offered giveaways and coupons\, tabled to market their business\, and much more. We encourage you to get creative and let us know if you have any questions/would like to brainstorm your ideas! Additionally\, all downtown businesses are invited to participate in this year’s ExtravaGavenger Hunt\, which is the extremely popular downtown-wide scavenger hunt that hundreds of students will complete in order to win an exclusive event t-shirt and a chance to win one of several fantastic prizes. Please note that in order to participate in the ExtravaGavenger Hunt\, you must plan to be open for the entirety of the event (August 23\, 5PM-8PM) and the event’s rain date/time (August 24\, 5PM-8PM). Register Here  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HPRYZ5M  URL:https://lansingregionalsmartzone.com/events/5th-annual-east-lansing-extravagrandza-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250729T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250730T203000 DTSTAMP:20250731T001553Z CREATED:20250630T211338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T001553Z UID:10000474-1753813800-1753907400@lansingregionalsmartzone.com SUMMARY:Transformation GEMS Pitch Program DESCRIPTION:Transformation GEMS new Pitch Program session is being offered for the new women who have not attended the accelerated program. This is an evening session from 6:30-8:30pm\, Tuesday\, July 29th. Our goal is to provide the women with pitching tools from an expert\, and book written by expert. We are preparing for 30 women to attend and will make room for a few others who have completed our GEMS program to observe and learn. Register by emailing Transformationgems@gmail.com with “Pitch Mastery” in the subject line ASAP. URL:https://lansingregionalsmartzone.com/events/transformation-gems-pitch-program/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250729T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250729T193000 DTSTAMP:20250729T230044Z CREATED:20240906T172523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T230044Z UID:10000145-1753815600-1753817400@lansingregionalsmartzone.com SUMMARY:99 Problems but a Pitch Aint One DESCRIPTION:More Information and Registration Here: https://thefledge.com/event/99-problems-but-a-pitch-aint-one-143/ URL:https://lansingregionalsmartzone.com/events/99-problems-but-a-pitch-aint-one-48/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250730T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250730T235959 DTSTAMP:20250730T234545Z CREATED:20250630T211338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T234545Z UID:10000475-1753833600-1753919999@lansingregionalsmartzone.com SUMMARY:Hiring Your First Employees - Webinar DESCRIPTION:Do you need help planning to hire your first employees? This webinar will cover areas such as: understand the definitions of employees and independent contractors\, financial planning and projections for hiring\, interview strategies\, and employee reporting requirements. If you are new to the hiring process and interested in learning some best practices\, please join us for this fast-paced introduction to hiring your first employees. Register Here: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/5Y1bSaM7/g/3m508x45e5/hiring-your-first-employees-webinar-5a1tVs81hZN/overview URL:https://lansingregionalsmartzone.com/events/hiring-your-first-employees-webinar/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250805T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250805T193000 DTSTAMP:20250805T231556Z CREATED:20240906T172523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T231556Z UID:10000146-1754420400-1754422200@lansingregionalsmartzone.com SUMMARY:99 Problems but a Pitch Aint One DESCRIPTION:More Information and Registration Here: https://thefledge.com/event/99-problems-but-a-pitch-aint-one-143/ URL:https://lansingregionalsmartzone.com/events/99-problems-but-a-pitch-aint-one-49/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250807T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250807T200000 DTSTAMP:20250604T132837Z CREATED:20241104T231256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T132837Z UID:10000302-1754589600-1754596800@lansingregionalsmartzone.com SUMMARY:#misec Lansing - Social Meetup @ Lansing Shuffle DESCRIPTION:https://www.meetup.com/misec-lansing/events/304085809/?recId=81762015-0fda-402b-afdd-94d5c755c974&recSource=ml-popular-events-nearby&searchId=c5989c20-02dc-44c2-aac4-378c7a170caf&eventOrigin=find_page$all URL:https://lansingregionalsmartzone.com/events/misec-lansing-social-meetup-lansing-shuffle-10/ LOCATION:Lansing Shuffle\, Lansing\, MI\, United States GEO:42.740054;-84.524939 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250808T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250809T235959 DTSTAMP:20250809T233105Z CREATED:20250630T211338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250809T233105Z UID:10000476-1754611200-1754783999@lansingregionalsmartzone.com SUMMARY:Mint Festival Vendor and Sponsorship Opportunity DESCRIPTION:More Information Here: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGiAdYroeQ/LtNUeGi8vWPX3qt_GkRNig/view?utm_content=DAGiAdYroeQ&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hfdb99ea207#1 URL:https://lansingregionalsmartzone.com/events/mint-festival-vendor-and-sponsorship-opportunity/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250812T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250812T193000 DTSTAMP:20250812T231548Z CREATED:20240906T172523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T231548Z UID:10000147-1755025200-1755027000@lansingregionalsmartzone.com SUMMARY:99 Problems but a Pitch Aint One DESCRIPTION:More Information and Registration Here: https://thefledge.com/event/99-problems-but-a-pitch-aint-one-143/ URL:https://lansingregionalsmartzone.com/events/99-problems-but-a-pitch-aint-one-50/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250813T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250813T160000 DTSTAMP:20250813T193044Z CREATED:20250127T191011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T193044Z UID:10000372-1755097200-1755100800@lansingregionalsmartzone.com SUMMARY:Inside the Mind of a VC: Building to a Successful Exit (Part 1 of 8) DESCRIPTION:Register for Event Here: https://www.waadvisors.com/event-details-registration/inside-the-mind-of-a-vc-building-to-a-successful-exit-2025-02-12-15-00 URL:https://lansingregionalsmartzone.com/events/inside-the-mind-of-a-vc-building-to-a-successful-exit-part-1-of-8-7/ LOCATION:Teams END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250814T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250814T173000 DTSTAMP:20250814T210053Z CREATED:20250630T211338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T210053Z UID:10000477-1755156600-1755192600@lansingregionalsmartzone.com SUMMARY:MSU Research Foundation Mobility Summit DESCRIPTION:This one-day summit brings together researchers\, industry partners\, and innovators to explore mobility challenges and solutions—from autonomous transit and drones to supply chain resilience and off-road transportation. The program features keynote talks\, technology showcases\, panel discussions\, and opportunities for connection and conversation. Register Here: https://www.msufoundation.org/events URL:https://lansingregionalsmartzone.com/events/msu-research-foundation-mobility-summit/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250814T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250814T090000 DTSTAMP:20250814T124542Z CREATED:20240906T172523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T124542Z UID:10000148-1755160200-1755162000@lansingregionalsmartzone.com SUMMARY:"Morrison in the Morning" -A monthly virtual series where business law expert Joe Morrison serves up essential legal advice to fuel your startup success. DESCRIPTION:More Information and Registration Here:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/morrison-in-the-morning-tickets-1002531206827?aff=oddtdtcreator URL:https://lansingregionalsmartzone.com/events/morrison-in-the-morning-a-monthly-virtual-series-where-business-law-expert-joe-morrison-serves-up-essential-legal-advice-to-fuel-your-startup-success-12/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250819T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250819T193000 DTSTAMP:20250819T230044Z CREATED:20240906T172523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T230044Z UID:10000149-1755630000-1755631800@lansingregionalsmartzone.com SUMMARY:99 Problems but a Pitch Aint One DESCRIPTION:More Information and Registration Here: https://thefledge.com/event/99-problems-but-a-pitch-aint-one-143/ URL:https://lansingregionalsmartzone.com/events/99-problems-but-a-pitch-aint-one-51/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250823T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250823T200000 DTSTAMP:20250823T234600Z CREATED:20250630T211338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250823T234600Z UID:10000478-1755968400-1755979200@lansingregionalsmartzone.com SUMMARY:5th annual East Lansing ExtravaGRANDza DESCRIPTION:We are reaching out to let you know that the 5th annual East Lansing ExtravaGRANDza is scheduled to take place on Saturday\, August 23th\, 5PM-8PM\, in downtown East Lansing! As you may recall\, this event is Downtown East Lansing’s signature MSU Fall Welcome event intended to welcome new and returning students to our vibrant downtown community. This event brings thousands of community members to our downtown\, and as downtown business owners\, you play a crucial role in making this event happen! During the ExtravaGRANDza\, participating downtown East Lansing businesses will have the opportunity to use the sidewalk in front of their business to engage with students. This is a great opportunity to attract new and regular customers for the rest of the year and possibly recruit for any job openings your business may have. In the past\, businesses have held sidewalk sales\, offered giveaways and coupons\, tabled to market their business\, and much more. We encourage you to get creative and let us know if you have any questions/would like to brainstorm your ideas! Additionally\, all downtown businesses are invited to participate in this year’s ExtravaGavenger Hunt\, which is the extremely popular downtown-wide scavenger hunt that hundreds of students will complete in order to win an exclusive event t-shirt and a chance to win one of several fantastic prizes. Please note that in order to participate in the ExtravaGavenger Hunt\, you must plan to be open for the entirety of the event (August 23\, 5PM-8PM) and the event’s rain date/time (August 24\, 5PM-8PM). Register Here https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HPRYZ5M URL:https://lansingregionalsmartzone.com/events/5th-annual-east-lansing-extravagrandza/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250826T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250826T193000 DTSTAMP:20250826T231619Z CREATED:20250604T132837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T231619Z UID:10000461-1756231200-1756236600@lansingregionalsmartzone.com SUMMARY:SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOPS | Small Business & Financial Emergencies DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, business owners will learn about types of financial emergencies that can occur and how these emergencies can impact their businesses. They will learn strategies they can use to protect themselves. Register Here: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/0196c49154f870378dd6954cce9a0536 URL:https://lansingregionalsmartzone.com/events/small-business-workshops-small-business-financial-emergencies/ LOCATION:Lansing EDC 401 Washington Sqr S.\, Lansing\, MI\, United States GEO:42.732535;-84.555535 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250826T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250826T193000 DTSTAMP:20250826T231619Z CREATED:20240906T172523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T231619Z UID:10000150-1756234800-1756236600@lansingregionalsmartzone.com SUMMARY:99 Problems but a Pitch Aint One DESCRIPTION:More Information and Registration Here: https://thefledge.com/event/99-problems-but-a-pitch-aint-one-143/ URL:https://lansingregionalsmartzone.com/events/99-problems-but-a-pitch-aint-one-52/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250902T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250902T193000 DTSTAMP:20250902T230043Z CREATED:20240906T172523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T230043Z UID:10000151-1756839600-1756841400@lansingregionalsmartzone.com SUMMARY:99 Problems but a Pitch Aint One DESCRIPTION:More Information and Registration Here: https://thefledge.com/event/99-problems-but-a-pitch-aint-one-143/ URL:https://lansingregionalsmartzone.com/events/99-problems-but-a-pitch-aint-one-53/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250903T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250903T083000 DTSTAMP:20250903T120045Z CREATED:20250630T211338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T120045Z UID:10000479-1756884600-1756888200@lansingregionalsmartzone.com SUMMARY:St Johns Chamber Coffee & Connections DESCRIPTION:Start your morning with meaningful connections! Join us for Coffee & Connections\, a casual yet dynamic business networking event. Register Here: https://stjohnsareachamber.wildapricot.org/event-6240318 URL:https://lansingregionalsmartzone.com/events/st-johns-chamber-coffee-connections/ LOCATION:Maid To Clean; 1000 E. Sturgis Street\, Suite 7 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250904T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250904T123000 DTSTAMP:20250904T160049Z CREATED:20250306T142510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T160049Z UID:10000424-1756985400-1756989000@lansingregionalsmartzone.com SUMMARY:The Secret to Startup and Small Business Success - Customer Discovery Training DESCRIPTION:More Information and Registration Here https://annarborusa.org/events/training-and-workshops/customer-discovery-series/ URL:https://lansingregionalsmartzone.com/events/the-secret-to-startup-and-small-business-success-customer-discovery-training-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250904T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250904T200000 DTSTAMP:20250604T132837Z CREATED:20241104T231256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T132837Z UID:10000304-1757008800-1757016000@lansingregionalsmartzone.com SUMMARY:#misec Lansing - Social Meetup @ Lansing Shuffle DESCRIPTION:https://www.meetup.com/misec-lansing/events/304085809/?recId=81762015-0fda-402b-afdd-94d5c755c974&recSource=ml-popular-events-nearby&searchId=c5989c20-02dc-44c2-aac4-378c7a170caf&eventOrigin=find_page$all URL:https://lansingregionalsmartzone.com/events/misec-lansing-social-meetup-lansing-shuffle-11/ LOCATION:Lansing Shuffle\, Lansing\, MI\, United States GEO:42.740054;-84.524939 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250909T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250909T193000 DTSTAMP:20250909T231600Z CREATED:20240906T172523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T231600Z UID:10000152-1757444400-1757446200@lansingregionalsmartzone.com SUMMARY:99 Problems but a Pitch Aint One DESCRIPTION:More Information and Registration Here: https://thefledge.com/event/99-problems-but-a-pitch-aint-one-143/ URL:https://lansingregionalsmartzone.com/events/99-problems-but-a-pitch-aint-one-54/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250910T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250910T130000 DTSTAMP:20250910T003045Z CREATED:20250903T021544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T003045Z UID:10000518-1757505600-1757509200@lansingregionalsmartzone.com SUMMARY:8(a) Business Development Program Overview DESCRIPTION:Register: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/518654ca-e957-4d3f-829f-7577fff60859@253e7787-672d-4071-9290-fc3db5246db7 \nPresented by the U.S. SBA  \nSections 7(j)(10) and 8(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. §§ 636(j)(10) and 637(a)) authorizes the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to establish a business development program\, which is known as the 8(a) Business Development program.  \nBusinesses that participate in the program receive training and technical assistance designed to strengthen their ability to compete effectively in the American economy. URL:https://lansingregionalsmartzone.com/events/8a-business-development-program-overview/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250910T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250910T160000 DTSTAMP:20250910T003045Z CREATED:20250127T191011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T003045Z UID:10000373-1757516400-1757520000@lansingregionalsmartzone.com SUMMARY:Inside the Mind of a VC: Building to a Successful Exit (Part 1 of 8) DESCRIPTION:Register for Event Here: https://www.waadvisors.com/event-details-registration/inside-the-mind-of-a-vc-building-to-a-successful-exit-2025-02-12-15-00 URL:https://lansingregionalsmartzone.com/events/inside-the-mind-of-a-vc-building-to-a-successful-exit-part-1-of-8-8/ LOCATION:Teams END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250911T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250911T090000 DTSTAMP:20250910T003045Z CREATED:20240906T172523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T003045Z UID:10000153-1757579400-1757581200@lansingregionalsmartzone.com SUMMARY:"Morrison in the Morning" -A monthly virtual series where business law expert Joe Morrison serves up essential legal advice to fuel your startup success. DESCRIPTION:More Information and Registration Here:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/morrison-in-the-morning-tickets-1002531206827?aff=oddtdtcreator URL:https://lansingregionalsmartzone.com/events/morrison-in-the-morning-a-monthly-virtual-series-where-business-law-expert-joe-morrison-serves-up-essential-legal-advice-to-fuel-your-startup-success-13/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250915T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250920T235959 DTSTAMP:20250920T233043Z CREATED:20250903T021544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250920T233043Z UID:10000519-1757894400-1758412799@lansingregionalsmartzone.com SUMMARY:GR Tech Week 2025 DESCRIPTION:https://www.techweekgr.com/ URL:https://lansingregionalsmartzone.com/events/gr-tech-week-2025/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250915T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250915T120000 DTSTAMP:20250910T003045Z CREATED:20250903T021544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T003045Z UID:10000520-1757934000-1757937600@lansingregionalsmartzone.com SUMMARY:Using Financial Statements to Manage Your Business - Webinar DESCRIPTION:This webinar will cover the three financial statements every business owner should be reviewing each month: the Income Statement\, the Statement of Cash Flow and the Balance Sheet. We will discuss Working Capital\, Breakeven Analysis and Ratio Analysis. These are tools that help the business owner understand the information contained in the three financial statements. \n \nPlease note: we do not provide tax advice or legal advice. \n \nVisit https://michigansbdc.org/get-started/training-events/ to view all available workshops\, webinars\, and on-demand content. \n \n\nWe will be unable to provide technical assistance for accessing the webinar beginning 30 minutes prior to the start of the webinar.\nThis webinar will take place using GoToWebinar. You will need to join the webinar via a web browser using either Google Chrome (https://www.google.com/chrome/) or Microsoft Edge (https://www.microsoft.com/edge)\, or join using the GoTo App on a mobile device (https://support.goto.com/meeting/help/goto-app-for-mobile-devices).\nIf you would like to check the compatibility of your computer/mobile device with GoToWebinar\, please visit https://support.goto.com/webinar/system-check-attendee.\nReasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact sbdcmichigan@gvsu.edu.\nFunded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions\, conclusions\, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. URL:https://lansingregionalsmartzone.com/events/using-financial-statements-to-manage-your-business-webinar/ LOCATION:https://events.blackthorn.io/en/5Y1bSaM7/g/3m508x45e5/using-financial-statements-to-manage-your-business-webinar-5a1tVs8gpnt/overview END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250916T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250916T160000 DTSTAMP:20250910T003045Z CREATED:20250903T014545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T003045Z UID:10000498-1758034800-1758038400@lansingregionalsmartzone.com SUMMARY:Allen Neighborhood Center - Incubator Kitchen Program Tour DESCRIPTION:Register here to attend a tour! \nThe Incubator Kitchen Program utilizes commercial shared-use kitchens to help scale production and solidify operations for new food businesses. Since 2014\, 90 entrepreneurs have moved through this pipeline. The shared-use model lowers both risk and cost of entry\, provides access to one-on-one mentorship\, trains in food cost analysis and labor controls\, provides food safety training and certification\, and assists in building standard operating procedures. The kitchens also offer free career and workforce training as well as an educational workshop series.​ \nThe Maker Kitchen\, powered by Lake Trust\, is available for entry level and/or small businesses interested in creating packaged food products or ready to eat food. Our Incubator kitchen program is curriculum-based\, with milestones and objectives for growth and business development. This is your step­-by-step process for becoming licensed to reserve and use the Maker Kitchen. \nWe want to ensure the success of all of our incubator program participants by making sure that the facilities and our program curriculum will meet your needs. During this initial meeting\, you can expect to discuss your concept\, our program curriculum and your scope for growth\, space and time requirements\, and licensing and insurance. We can also direct you to community resources\, mentorship opportunities and alternative options. Please review the program curriculum requirements and LEAP TrekHub resources available on our website at https://www.allenneighborhoodcenter.org/kitchens prior to scheduling your tour. \nSome parking is available in the lot on site\, overflow parking can be directed to the surrounding streets. URL:https://lansingregionalsmartzone.com/events/allen-neighborhood-center-incubator-kitchen-program-tour/ LOCATION:Allen Neighborhood Center\, 1611 E Kalamazoo St\, Lansing\, MI\, United States GEO:42.730086;-84.527196 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Allen Neighborhood Center 1611 E Kalamazoo St Lansing MI United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1611 E Kalamazoo St:geo:-84.527196,42.730086 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250916T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250916T190000 DTSTAMP:20250910T003046Z CREATED:20250903T014545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T003046Z UID:10000499-1758045600-1758049200@lansingregionalsmartzone.com SUMMARY:Emerging Leaders: Building Community\, Capital\, and Culture DESCRIPTION:More Information and Registration Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/emerging-leaders-building-community-capital-and-culture-tickets-1549327483209?aff=ebdsoporgprofile \nThe Innovate State Speaker Series brings emerging and accomplished Spartan entrepreneurs—innovators\, builders\, creators\, and visionaries—to campus for a live\, unscripted fireside chat. These 60-minute sessions offer the chance for guests to share their perspectives on a wide array of topics like innovation\, startup life\, investments\, and career paths. These are stories of success\, stories of failures\, and stories of uncommon will—and you do not want to miss them. \nQuestions?\nFor further questions\, contact the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation\, eship@msu.edu. URL:https://lansingregionalsmartzone.com/events/emerging-leaders-building-community-capital-and-culture/ LOCATION:651 N. Shaw Lane Room M025 Business Pavilion East Lansing\, East Lansing\, MI\, United States GEO:42.728334;-84.488226 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250916T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250916T193000 DTSTAMP:20250910T003046Z CREATED:20240906T172523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T003046Z UID:10000154-1758049200-1758051000@lansingregionalsmartzone.com SUMMARY:99 Problems but a Pitch Aint One DESCRIPTION:More Information and Registration Here: https://thefledge.com/event/99-problems-but-a-pitch-aint-one-143/ URL:https://lansingregionalsmartzone.com/events/99-problems-but-a-pitch-aint-one-55/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250917T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250917T100000 DTSTAMP:20250917T133112Z CREATED:20250903T021544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T133112Z UID:10000522-1758099600-1758103200@lansingregionalsmartzone.com SUMMARY:LRCC East Lansing-Meridian Township Business Roundtable (IN-PERSON) DESCRIPTION:About the LRCC East Lansing-Meridian Township Business Roundtable The LRCC East Lansing-Meridian Township Business Roundtable meets once a month and consists of Chamber businesses/organizations as well as public officials from every level of government (township\, city\, county\, state and federal)\, including education partners. We discuss a variety of issues important to the business community\, East Lansing\, Meridian Township\, Ingham County and the region. It’s been a main focus of the Chamber to continue to build healthy relationships between business and elected officials. For more information or to be added to the email list\, please contact LRCC public affairs vice president Steve Japinga at 517-853-6467 or sjapinga@lansingchamber.org URL:https://lansingregionalsmartzone.com/events/lrcc-east-lansing-meridian-township-business-roundtable-in-person-3/ LOCATION:Playmakers 2299 W. Grand River Ave. Okemos\, Okemos\, MI\, United States GEO:42.719534;-84.425136 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR