Learn to build your business plan with Live Plan! Join us Jan 21, 10AM at Cornerstone Alliance.Join us for an interactive two-hour session designed to help entrepreneurs gain a clear understanding of the Business Plan Certified program structure. Participants will begin developing a comprehensive business plan using Live Plan to guide their entrepreneurial journey and

A quick, informative session covering what small businesses need for tax season—required forms, EIN basics, new updates, and filing tips.Join us for a practical and informative Tax Time Prep Event designed specifically for small business owners. We’ll walk through the essentials you need to file confidently this year, including required forms, EIN guidelines, important updates,

Build your business foundation—define your idea, target market & value. Join us Feb 11, 10AM at Cornerstone Alliance.Join Entrepreneurial Services for a two-hour interactive workshop designed to help entrepreneurs strengthen their business foundation by refining a well-defined business idea, identifying their target market, and developing a strong unique value proposition. Hosted in collaboration with the

Create a growth strategy aligned with your business goals. Join us Feb 18, 10AM at Cornerstone Alliance. Lunch provided.Join us for a two-hour interactive session focused on creating a personalized growth strategy that aligns with your business objectives and goals. Facilitated by Bonnie Gabriel in collaboration with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), this workshop

Analyze your market, refine your value proposition & test your idea. Join us Mar 11, 10AM at Cornerstone Alliance. Lunch provided.Join us for a two-hour interactive workshop designed to help entrepreneurs conduct a thorough market analysis, identify a unique value proposition, and confirm the feasibility of their business idea. Facilitated by Ryan Thyfault & Laura

Develop a financial plan with budgets & funding strategies. Join us Apr 8, 10AM at Cornerstone Alliance. Lunch provided.Join us for a two-hour interactive workshop focused on developing a detailed financial plan, including budget projections and funding strategies to support your business growth. Facilitated by Molly Vincent, this session will provide practical tools to guide

Build a marketing & sales strategy to attract & retain customers. Join us May 6, 10AM at Cornerstone Alliance. Lunch provided.Join us for a two-hour interactive workshop focused on creating a targeted marketing and sales strategy to attract and retain customers. Facilitated by Lynn Tuori in collaboration with Lake Michigan College, this session will provide

Build your team, operations & legal plan for launch. Join us June 10, 10AM at Cornerstone Alliance. 2-hour workshop with lunch.Join us for a two-hour interactive workshop designed to help entrepreneurs establish a team structure and operational model for launching their business. Participants will identify necessary licensing, legal, and zoning requirements, and select key professionals

Rehearse your business plan for investors. Join us Aug 19, 10AM at Cornerstone Alliance. 2.5-hour workshop.Join us for a 2.5-hour interactive workshop where participants will complete a business plan rehearsal in preparation for presenting to investors. Facilitated by Chrissy Meek & Brandy Jaquez in collaboration with Cornerstone Alliance, this session will provide hands-on practice and

Perfect your business plan pitch for bankers. Join us Sep 9, 10AM at Cornerstone Alliance. 3-hour workshop.Join us for a three-hour interactive workshop where participants will deliver a polished business plan pitch, ready for presentation to commercial bankers. Facilitated by Investors with collaboration from a mixed cohort, this session will provide feedback and insights to