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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York 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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T190000 DTSTAMP:20251119T233253Z CREATED:20250903T014546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T233253Z UID:10000508-1763575200-1763578800@lansingregionalsmartzone.com SUMMARY:Emerging Leaders: Claim Your Creativity DESCRIPTION:The 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. \nMore Info Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/emerging-leaders-claim-your-creativity-tickets-1549469187049?aff=ebdsoporgprofile URL:https://lansingregionalsmartzone.com/events/emerging-leaders-claim-your-creativity/ 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:20251203T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251203T235959 DTSTAMP:20251203T233443Z CREATED:20250630T211339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T233443Z UID:10000481-1764720000-1764806399@lansingregionalsmartzone.com SUMMARY:Midwest House Summit DESCRIPTION:The Summit is part of the grand opening of our brand-new headquarters at Bamboo Grand Rapids—and it’s going to be a full-on celebration of the vibrant creativity and innovation we get to experience year-round across the region. Expect BIG ideas\, transformative experiences\, food and drink for days\, and some of the most interesting people we know all coming together to build something meaningful. In short: we’re making a trip to West Michigan in early December very worth your while. ?? Register Here: https://lu.ma/gfr4g3g3?utm_medium=email&utm_source=substack URL:https://lansingregionalsmartzone.com/events/midwest-house-summit/ LOCATION:MI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251203T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251203T190000 DTSTAMP:20251203T233443Z CREATED:20250903T014546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T233443Z UID:10000509-1764784800-1764788400@lansingregionalsmartzone.com SUMMARY:Emerging Leaders: Turning Risk into a Restaurant Empire DESCRIPTION:The 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. \nMore Information Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/emerging-leaders-turning-risk-into-a-restaurant-empire-tickets-1549496137659?aff=ebdsoporgprofile URL:https://lansingregionalsmartzone.com/events/emerging-leaders-turning-risk-into-a-restaurant-empire/ 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:20251204T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251204T200000 DTSTAMP:20250604T132838Z CREATED:20241104T231257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T132838Z UID:10000310-1764871200-1764878400@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-14/ LOCATION:Lansing Shuffle\, Lansing\, MI\, United States GEO:42.740054;-84.524939 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251211T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251211T090000 DTSTAMP:20251211T134310Z CREATED:20240906T172524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T134310Z UID:10000169-1765441800-1765443600@lansingregionalsmartzone.com SUMMARY:"Morrison in the Morning" - CO-FOUNDER AGREEMENTS & EQUITY SPLITS: Legal Must-Haves 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-16/ LOCATION:MI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251217T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251217T183000 DTSTAMP:20251216T235803Z CREATED:20251210T155427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T235803Z UID:10000680-1765992600-1765996200@lansingregionalsmartzone.com SUMMARY:Capital Area Startup Studio: Building Your First AI-Powered Web App DESCRIPTION:Close out 2025 by learning how modern AI tools assist in building functional applications without complex coding. We’ll explore foundational programming language concepts\, how to prompt AI to generate useful components\, and where apps live once you publish them. The deep dive will walk participants through capturing and storing user input (like form fields) using an easy database setup in Bolt / Lovable. Ideal for first-time builders looking to create apps that retain information. \nRSVP now! https://hubs.la/Q03WCXdH0 URL:https://lansingregionalsmartzone.com/events/capital-area-startup-studio-building-your-first-ai-powered-web-app/ LOCATION:East Lansing Technology Innovation Center\, 325 E Grand River Ave\, East Lansing\, MI\, United States GEO:42.73453;-84.481034 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=East Lansing Technology Innovation Center 325 E Grand River Ave East Lansing MI United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=325 E Grand River Ave:geo:-84.481034,42.73453 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260101T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260101T200000 DTSTAMP:20250604T132838Z CREATED:20241104T231257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T132838Z UID:10000312-1767290400-1767297600@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-15/ LOCATION:Lansing Shuffle\, Lansing\, MI\, United States GEO:42.740054;-84.524939 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260108T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260108T090000 DTSTAMP:20260108T132821Z CREATED:20240906T172524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T132821Z UID:10000174-1767861000-1767862800@lansingregionalsmartzone.com SUMMARY:"Morrison in the Morning" IP PROTECTION BEYOND TRADEMARKS: Licensing & IP Ownership Basics 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-17/ LOCATION:MI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260114T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260114T183000 DTSTAMP:20260114T231309Z CREATED:20260113T215807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T231309Z UID:10000688-1768411800-1768415400@lansingregionalsmartzone.com SUMMARY:Legally Setting Your Business Up for Success DESCRIPTION:Join us for this free event to better understand how to legally set up your early-stage business for success and do things the right way. \nREGISTER: https://lansingregionalsmartzone.com/capital-area-startup-studio/ URL:https://lansingregionalsmartzone.com/events/legally-setting-your-business-up-for-success/ LOCATION:East Lansing Technology Innovation Center\, 325 E Grand River Ave\, East Lansing\, MI\, United States GEO:42.73453;-84.481034 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=East Lansing Technology Innovation Center 325 E Grand River Ave East Lansing MI United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=325 E Grand River Ave:geo:-84.481034,42.73453 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260115T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260115T200000 DTSTAMP:20260116T005811Z CREATED:20241104T231257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T005811Z UID:10000313-1768500000-1768507200@lansingregionalsmartzone.com SUMMARY:GLUGNET Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:ATTEND ONLINE URL:https://lansingregionalsmartzone.com/events/the-culture-of-python-with-rob-richardson-15/ LOCATION:MI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260127T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260127T090000 DTSTAMP:20260127T135809Z CREATED:20260113T222807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T135809Z UID:10000692-1769499000-1769504400@lansingregionalsmartzone.com SUMMARY:The Morning Mingle: The Art of Not Being Awkward DESCRIPTION:Breakfast? Check. Coffee? Check. \nAn engaging panel at 7:30 am? Check. \nHosted by Lansing 5:01 and held at Capitol National Bank on January 27\, The Morning Mingle is an early morning event that’s actually worth waking up for. \nExpect free breakfast\, real coffee\, and an honest conversation about what networking really looks like today\, with practical tips that feel approachable whether you love meeting new people or feel awkward doing it. \nCome learn\, caffeinate\, and maybe make a genuine connection or two. \nRSVP HERE URL:https://lansingregionalsmartzone.com/events/the-morning-mingle-the-art-of-not-being-awkward/ LOCATION:MI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260128T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260128T190000 DTSTAMP:20260128T234310Z CREATED:20250903T014547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T234310Z UID:10000510-1769623200-1769626800@lansingregionalsmartzone.com SUMMARY:Emerging Leaders: From Center Stage to Game Changer DESCRIPTION:The 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. \n \nMore Information Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/emerging-leaders-from-center-stage-to-game-changer-tickets-1549561904369?aff=ebdsoporgprofile URL:https://lansingregionalsmartzone.com/events/emerging-leaders-from-center-stage-to-game-changer/ 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:20260130T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T130000 DTSTAMP:20260130T174310Z CREATED:20260113T222808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T174310Z UID:10000693-1769774400-1769778000@lansingregionalsmartzone.com SUMMARY:AEO Tactical Implementation Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join the AEO Tactical Implementation Workshop!\nGet ready to dive deep into hands-on strategies at our online workshop designed to boost your skills and tactical know-how. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your approach or learn new methods\, this event is packed with practical insights. Connect\, collaborate\, and level up from the comfort of your own space. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to up your game with fellow enthusiasts! \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://lansingregionalsmartzone.com/events/aeo-tactical-implementation-workshop/ LOCATION:MI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260205T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260205T200000 DTSTAMP:20250604T132838Z CREATED:20241104T231257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T132838Z UID:10000314-1770314400-1770321600@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-16/ LOCATION:Lansing Shuffle\, Lansing\, MI\, United States GEO:42.740054;-84.524939 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260209T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260209T110000 DTSTAMP:20260209T155812Z CREATED:20260203T204307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T155812Z UID:10000707-1770631200-1770634800@lansingregionalsmartzone.com SUMMARY:Exploring Small Business Ownership DESCRIPTION:Explore a framework for your business\, evaluating market potential\, startup costs and financing options\, plus initial steps for writing a business plan.  \nVisit https://michigansbdc.org/get-started/training-events/ to view all available workshops\, webinars\, and on-demand content. \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://lansingregionalsmartzone.com/events/exploring-small-business-ownership/ LOCATION:MI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260211T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260211T110000 DTSTAMP:20260211T154311Z CREATED:20260203T204307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T154311Z UID:10000708-1770804000-1770807600@lansingregionalsmartzone.com SUMMARY:Writing a Business Plan DESCRIPTION:Author your first business plan\, or refine an existing one with MSBDC’s Simple Business Plan Template.  \nVisit https://michigansbdc.org/get-started/training-events/ to view all available workshops\, webinars\, and on-demand content. \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://lansingregionalsmartzone.com/events/writing-a-business-plan-2/ LOCATION:Writing a Business Plan END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260211T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260211T183000 DTSTAMP:20260211T232810Z CREATED:20260113T215807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T232810Z UID:10000689-1770831000-1770834600@lansingregionalsmartzone.com SUMMARY:Making Your App Secure and Personalized DESCRIPTION:Learn how apps authenticate users and how AI can scaffold secure login flows. After covering fundamentals like variables\, logic\, and deployment\, we’ll dive into how to add a “Login with Google” button to your project. Attendees will create a simple app where users can sign in with Google\, and we’ll demystify tokens\, permissions\, and privacy along the way. No developer background required.\nREGISTER: https://lansingregionalsmartzone.com/capital-area-startup-studio/ URL:https://lansingregionalsmartzone.com/events/making-your-app-secure-and-personalized/ LOCATION:East Lansing Technology Innovation Center\, 325 E Grand River Ave\, East Lansing\, MI\, United States GEO:42.73453;-84.481034 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=East Lansing Technology Innovation Center 325 E Grand River Ave East Lansing MI United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=325 E Grand River Ave:geo:-84.481034,42.73453 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260212T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260212T090000 DTSTAMP:20260212T134310Z CREATED:20240906T172524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T134310Z UID:10000180-1770885000-1770886800@lansingregionalsmartzone.com SUMMARY:"Morrison in the Morning" - INSURANCE BASICS\, PRODUCT LIABILITY\, & SERVICE RISK 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-18/ LOCATION:MI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260212T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260212T183000 DTSTAMP:20260212T225810Z CREATED:20260203T204307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T225810Z UID:10000709-1770917400-1770921000@lansingregionalsmartzone.com SUMMARY:Business Made Simple: Project Management for Small Business DESCRIPTION:This workshop helps entrepreneurs create a clear\, visual system for projects and daily work. We’ll walk through how to use simple project management tools like Trello and Asana to track tasks\, deadlines\, and responsibilities in a way that actually reduces mental clutter. \nSpeaker: Cyrina Thomas\, President & CEO\, BaseBuilderLabs \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://lansingregionalsmartzone.com/events/business-made-simple-project-management-for-small-business/ LOCATION:MI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260216T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260216T110000 DTSTAMP:20260216T155810Z CREATED:20260203T204307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T155810Z UID:10000710-1771236000-1771239600@lansingregionalsmartzone.com SUMMARY:Forming your LLC or DBA DESCRIPTION:Review topics related to business entities and registrations such as sole proprietorships\, Limited Liability Companies and “Doing Business As.”  \nVisit https://michigansbdc.org/get-started/training-events/ to view all available workshops\, webinars\, and on-demand content. \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://lansingregionalsmartzone.com/events/forming-your-llc-or-dba-2/ LOCATION:MI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260218T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260218T110000 DTSTAMP:20260218T152810Z CREATED:20260203T204307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T152810Z UID:10000711-1771408800-1771412400@lansingregionalsmartzone.com SUMMARY:Financial Management DESCRIPTION:Learn about the importance of a bookkeeping system as we review real small business examples of cash flow statements\, profit & loss and balance sheets.  \nVisit https://michigansbdc.org/get-started/training-events/ to view all available workshops\, webinars\, and on-demand content. \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://lansingregionalsmartzone.com/events/financial-management/ LOCATION:MI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260219T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260219T160000 DTSTAMP:20260219T204310Z CREATED:20250903T014547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T204310Z UID:10000511-1771509600-1771516800@lansingregionalsmartzone.com SUMMARY:2026 Startup Career Fair DESCRIPTION:The Startup Career Fair offers students at Michigan State University the opportunity to engage directly with founders and early-stage team members\, gaining insight into the entrepreneurial environment and the potential for rapid career growth. \nPowered by the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation and Russell Palmer Career Management Center at the Eli Broad College of Business\, the Startup Career Fair is open to all undergraduate and graduate students at Michigan State University seeking internship\, part-time and full-time opportunities at a startup. \nQuestions?\nFor further questions\, contact the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation\, eship@msu.edu. \nMore Information Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-startup-career-fair-tickets-1549686858109?aff=ebdsoporgprofile URL:https://lansingregionalsmartzone.com/events/2026-startup-career-fair/ LOCATION:651 N Shaw Ln. Room M025 Business Pavilion East Lansing\, East Lansing\, MI\, United States GEO:42.728334;-84.488226 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T190000 DTSTAMP:20260219T235809Z CREATED:20260202T212807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T235809Z UID:10000695-1771524000-1771527600@lansingregionalsmartzone.com SUMMARY:Monthly Meetup with Greater Lansing User Group for .NET Developers (GLUGNET) DESCRIPTION:Join GLUGNET for a free\, virtual monthly meetup for .NET developers and community members. Each event includes a lightning talk and a featured presentation. Topics and speakers are announced closer to the event. \nSchedule \n\n\n6:00–6:15 PM: Social time \n\n\n6:15–6:30 PM: Lightning talk \n\n\n6:30–8:00 PM: Featured presentation \n\n\nOpen to the public and free to attend. RSVP required to access the meeting link. \nRSVP HERE URL:https://lansingregionalsmartzone.com/events/monthly-meetup-with-greater-lansing-user-group-for-net-developers-glugnet/ LOCATION:MI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260221T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260221T140000 DTSTAMP:20260221T184311Z CREATED:20260203T204307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T184311Z UID:10000712-1771671600-1771682400@lansingregionalsmartzone.com SUMMARY:The Lending Essentials DESCRIPTION:An Entrepreneurship Mixer Series designed to help Lansing-area entrepreneurs understand business lending and funding opportunities. Learn\, network\, eat\, and be entered for the chance to win! \nDate: February 21 | 11am-2pmLocation: 106 Marketplace Blvd\, Lansing\, Michigan \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://lansingregionalsmartzone.com/events/the-lending-essentials/ LOCATION:106 Marketplace Blvd\, Lansing\, MI\, United States GEO:42.732535;-84.555535 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260223T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260223T110000 DTSTAMP:20260223T155810Z CREATED:20260203T204311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T155810Z UID:10000713-1771840800-1771844400@lansingregionalsmartzone.com SUMMARY:Introduction to Small Business Marketing DESCRIPTION:This is a fundamental introduction to marketing for small businesses. There is much more to marketing than having social media accounts and an email newsletter. In this webinar\, we will discuss market analysis and research\, competitive analysis and position\, the four P’s of marketing\, and digital marketing basics. \nVisit https://michigansbdc.org/get-started/training-events/ to view all available workshops\, webinars\, and on-demand content. \nREGISTER HERE  URL:https://lansingregionalsmartzone.com/events/introduction-to-small-business-marketing/ LOCATION:MI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260224T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260224T130000 DTSTAMP:20260224T174310Z CREATED:20250903T014547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T174310Z UID:10000512-1771934400-1771938000@lansingregionalsmartzone.com SUMMARY:Building Your Founder Brand: Why It Matters Early DESCRIPTION:Discover how personal branding can open doors for your startup. This session explores why a founder’s online presence\, thought leadership\, and networking strategy are key to building trust\, attracting opportunities\, and leading with authenticity. \nPRESENTERS: Pete Martin (MSU Research Foundation) URL:https://lansingregionalsmartzone.com/events/building-your-founder-brand-why-it-matters-early/ LOCATION:East Lansing Technology Innovation Center\, 325 E Grand River Ave\, East Lansing\, MI\, United States GEO:42.73453;-84.481034 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=East Lansing Technology Innovation Center 325 E Grand River Ave East Lansing MI United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=325 E Grand River Ave:geo:-84.481034,42.73453 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260224T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260224T130000 DTSTAMP:20260224T174310Z CREATED:20260203T204311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T174310Z UID:10000714-1771934400-1771938000@lansingregionalsmartzone.com SUMMARY:Scale-Up Sessions: Building Your Founder Brand DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, February 24 | 12:00–1:00 PM | Free Registration Discover how your personal brand\, thought leadership\, and online presence can open doors and build trust early in your startup journey.  \n \nHosted By: MSU Research Foundation  URL:https://lansingregionalsmartzone.com/events/scale-up-sessions-building-your-founder-brand/ LOCATION:MI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260224T170100 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260224T190000 DTSTAMP:20260224T234310Z CREATED:20260203T204311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T234310Z UID:10000715-1771952460-1771959600@lansingregionalsmartzone.com SUMMARY:Local Lore & Libations DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, February 24 | 5:01–7:00 PM | Free Registration Stober’s Bar  \n \nSip\, chat\, and connect with fellow Lansing professionals over drinks and conversation at one of the city’s true local institutions. Drinks are on you and connections are on us.  \n \nHosted By: Lansing 5:01 (Sponsored By MSUFCU)  URL:https://lansingregionalsmartzone.com/events/local-lore-libations/ LOCATION:MI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260225T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260225T110000 DTSTAMP:20260225T155811Z CREATED:20260203T204311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T155811Z UID:10000716-1772013600-1772017200@lansingregionalsmartzone.com SUMMARY:Hiring Your First Employees DESCRIPTION:Do you need help planning to hire your first employees? During this webinar\, we 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. \nVisit https://michigansbdc.org/get-started/training-events/ to view all available workshops\, webinars\, and on-demand content. \nREGISTER HERE  URL:https://lansingregionalsmartzone.com/events/hiring-your-first-employees/ LOCATION:MI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260226T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260226T190000 DTSTAMP:20260226T234320Z CREATED:20250903T014547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T234320Z UID:10000513-1772128800-1772132400@lansingregionalsmartzone.com SUMMARY:Emerging Leaders: Where Research Becomes Real World Impact DESCRIPTION:The 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. \n \nMore Information Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/emerging-leaders-where-research-becomes-real-world-impact-tickets-1549584853009?aff=ebdsoporgprofile URL:https://lansingregionalsmartzone.com/events/emerging-leaders-where-research-becomes-real-world-impact/ LOCATION:651 N. Shaw Lane Room M025 Business Pavilion East Lansing\, East Lansing\, MI\, United States GEO:42.728334;-84.488226 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR