GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Kent District Library is hosting a series of small business expos throughout the county. The Next Nexus: Small Business Expos are opportunities for small business owners and aspirational entrepreneurs to network, access resources and gain insight from experts.
The panelists will discuss topics including securing capital, staffing and retention, and other business essentials. It is a great opportunity for small business owners, or for entrepreneurs who aspire to get connected to all the amazing free resources in our community.
The panelists for the upcoming expos listed below:
- Eric K. Foster is the Co-Founder, Chair and Managing Director of Rende Progress Capital, the nation’s only lending institution focused on providing services to entrepreneurs facing barriers due to racial discrimination. At the Wyoming location only.
- Marvin Martin is a Business Development Officer with Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women (GROW). With experiences in government policy and supporting business at all stages, he is prepared to help you thrive!
- Brian Bacon is the Director of Engagement of The Employers' Association with over 25 years experience helping companies improve their ability to recruit, train, and retain talented people.
- Mallory Patterson is the owner of Wrinkle Creative, a media company that specializes in film making to help tell stories in our community that need to be heard.
- Joe and Brittney Howard are creative real estate investors and the owners of Junk Knights, a full-service junk removal and dumpster rental company.
The Next Nexus: Small Business Expos will have more upcoming events on
- Saturday, Feb. 22 at the Lowell Kent District Library branch from 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
- Saturday, March 14 at the Tyrone Township Community Building, across the street from the KDL branch from 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
To learn more about the event or to register to attend please go to kdl.org/nextnexus_expo
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