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SUMMARY:AI Show & Tell for Small Businesses [Computers Available]
DESCRIPTION:No computer? No problem! Unlock the power of AI for your Detroit small business or nonprofit in a fun and supportive environment! Join us for DNEP’s new AI Show & Tell Workshop—a hands-on\, fully-interactive experience led by entrepreneurs\, for entrepreneurs. You will discover practical ways to use AI in your daily work to save time and money\, with topics determined by live voting from participants. \nWhat to Expect\n\nAll participants will receive a FREE six-month license to use Boodlebox\, a digital toolbox that gives you access to a variety of powerful AI tools and assistants (ChatGPT\, Gemini\, Claude\, Perplexity\, plus dozens of specialty bots and the ability to make your own)\nLive demonstrations from entrepreneurs who use AI every day – with topics determined by live voting from the audience\nNo pre-made prompt sheets—we’ll create and explore prompts together\, based on your real-world needs and questions (and email you some prompt sheets afterward to recap what you learned)\nPeer-to-peer learning and small group activities\, supported by Community Tech Consultants and U-M DNEP staff\n\n💻  Bring your laptop if you have one! This is a fully interactive session. \nNo computer? No problem! Jefferson East\, Inc has 15 desktop computers available if you do not have one. \nEntrepreneur & Student Instructors\n\nDonovan Brown\, Community Tech Consultant\, Live6 Alliance\nKatrina Marion\, Founder\, Kanopi Digital Solutions\nStephanie Holloway\, Marketing Director\, Birth Detroit\nHabib Saad\, Student\, University of Michigan Law School\nChristie Baer\, Co-founder\, Detroit Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project\n\nWhy Attend?\n\nPractice using AI and see how it can help you save time\, boost productivity\, and solve everyday business challenges\nGet inspired by what’s possible by entrepreneurs who know what it’s like to be in your shoes\nReceive a FREE 6-month license to Boodlebox\nConnect with the Live6 Community Tech Consultants for ongoing support\n\nWorkshop Details\n\nIn-person only (not recorded)\nThis workshop will be offered at four different locations – if you prefer Spanish\, register for the DHDC workshop on Sept 22; if you are a contractor/journeyman\, register for the Sept 29 workshop with Detroit Future Ops\nFree to attend—courtesy of U-M Engage Detroit and Boodlebox\, in partnership with Live6 Alliance\, Jefferson East\, Inc.\, Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation\, Detroit Future Ops\, and the University of Michigan Detroit Center\nSpace is limited—register early to reserve your spot!\n\n[Register Here!]
URL:https://detroitsmallbusiness.umich.edu/event/2025/ai-show-tell-for-small-businesses-2/
LOCATION:Jefferson East\, Inc. Neighborhood Resource Hub\, 14300 E Jefferson Ave\, Detroit\, MI\, 48215
CATEGORIES:Business Sectors,Construction, Landscaping, & Contractors,Financial,Health and Wellness,Restaurants & Food-based,Retail and Merchandise
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ORGANIZER;CN="Christie Baer":MAILTO:DNEPdetroit@umich.edu
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SUMMARY:AI Show & Tell for Small Businesses [Bilingual English/Spanish]
DESCRIPTION:Unlock the power of AI for your Detroit small business or nonprofit in a fun and supportive environment! Join us for DNEP’s new AI Show & Tell Workshop—a hands-on\, fully-interactive experience. You will discover practical ways to use AI in your daily work to save time and money in your business with topics determined by live voting from participants. ¡Hispanohablantes\, apúntense a este! \nWhat to Expect\n\nAll participants will receive a FREE six-month license to use Boodlebox\, a digital toolbox that gives you access to a variety of powerful AI tools and assistants (ChatGPT\, Gemini\, Claude\, Perplexity\, plus dozens of specialty bots and the ability to make your own)\nLive demonstrations from entrepreneurs who use AI every day – with topics determined by live voting from the audience\nWith assistance from bilingual DHDC staff and translator headsets\, this workshop will be fully bilingual (English/Spanish)\nNo pre-made prompt sheets—we’ll create and explore prompts together\, based on your real-world needs and questions (and email you some prompt sheets afterward to recap what you learned)\nPeer-to-peer learning and small group activities\, supported by Community Tech Consultants and U-M DNEP staff\n\n💻  Bring your laptop! This is a fully interactive session. \nEntrepreneur Instructors\n\nDonovan Brown\, Community Tech Consultant\, Live6 Alliance\nKatrina Marion\, Founder\, Kanopi Digital Solutions\nStephanie Holloway\, Marketing Director\, Birth Detroit\nHabib Saad\, Student\, University of Michigan Law School\nChristie Baer\, Co-founder\, Detroit Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project\nChloe White\, Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation\nRachael Hernandez\, Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation\n\nWhy Attend?\n\nPractice using AI and see how it can help you save time\, boost productivity\, and solve everyday business challenges\nGet inspired by what’s possible by entrepreneurs who know what it’s like to be in your shoes\nReceive a FREE 6-month license to Boodlebox\nConnect with the Live6 Community Tech Consultants for ongoing support\n\nWorkshop Details\n\nIn-person only (not recorded)\nThis workshop will be offered at four different Detroit locations to ensure accessibility\nFree to attend—courtesy of U-M Engage Detroit and Boodlebox\, in partnership with Live6 Alliance\, Jefferson East\, Inc.\, Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation\, Detroit Future Ops\, and the University of Michigan Detroit Center\nSpace is limited—register early to reserve your spot!\n\n[Register Here!]
URL:https://detroitsmallbusiness.umich.edu/event/2025/ai-show-tell-for-small-businesses-spanish-accessible/
LOCATION:Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation\, 1211 Trumbull Ave\, Detroit\, MI\, 48216
CATEGORIES:Business Sectors,Construction, Landscaping, & Contractors,Financial,Health and Wellness,Public and nonprofit management,Retail and Merchandise
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ORGANIZER;CN="Christie Baer":MAILTO:DNEPdetroit@umich.edu
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SUMMARY:Muestra y Explica de IA para Pequeñas Empresas [Bilingüe Inglés/Español]
DESCRIPTION:Desbloquea el poder de la IA para tu pequeña empresa o organización sin fines de lucro en Detroit en un ambiente divertido y de apoyo. Únete a nosotros para el nuevo Taller AI Show & Tell de DNEP—una experiencia práctica y totalmente interactiva. Descubrirás formas prácticas de usar la IA en tu trabajo diario para ahorrar tiempo y dinero en tu negocio con temas determinados por votación en vivo de los participantes. ¡Hispanohablantes\, apúntense a este! \nQué Esperar:\n\nTodos los participantes recibirán una LICENCIA GRATUITA de seis meses para usar Boodlebox\, una caja de herramientas digital que te da acceso a una variedad de potentes herramientas y asistentes de IA (ChatGPT\, Gemini\, Claude\, Perplexity\, además de docenas de bots especializados y la capacidad de crear los tuyos propios)\nDemostraciones en vivo de emprendedores que usan IA todos los días – con temas determinados por votación en vivo de la audiencia\nCon la asistencia del personal bilingüe de DHDC y auriculares de traducción\, este taller será completamente bilingüe (inglés/español)\nSin hojas de indicaciones prefabricadas—crearemos y exploraremos indicaciones juntos\, basados en tus necesidades y preguntas del mundo real (y te enviaremos por correo electrónico algunas hojas de indicaciones después para recapitular lo que aprendiste)\nAprendizaje entre pares y actividades en grupos pequeños\, apoyados por Consultores Tecnológicos Comunitarios y personal de U-M DNEP\n\n💻 ¡Trae tu portátil! Esta es una sesión totalmente interactiva. \nInstructores Emprendedores:\n\nDonovan Brown\, Consultor Tecnológico Comunitario\, Live6 Alliance\nKatrina Marion\, Fundadora\, Kanopi Digital Solutions\nStephanie Holloway\, Directora de Marketing\, Birth Detroit\nHabib Saad\, Estudiante\, Facultad de Derecho de la Universidad de Michigan\nChristie Baer\, Cofundadora\, Detroit Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project\nChloe White\, Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation\nRachael Hernandez\, Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation\n\n¿Por Qué Asistir?\n\nPractica usando IA y descubre cómo puede ayudarte a ahorrar tiempo\, aumentar la productividad y resolver desafíos empresariales cotidianos\nInspírate con lo que es posible gracias a emprendedores que saben lo que es estar en tu lugar\nRecibe una licencia GRATUITA de 6 meses para Boodlebox\nConéctate con los Consultores Tecnológicos Comunitarios de Live6 para apoyo continuo\n\nDetalles del Taller:\n\nSolo presencial (no grabado)\nEste taller se ofrecerá en cuatro ubicaciones diferentes – si prefieres español\, regístrate para el taller de DHDC el 22 de septiembre; si eres contratista/oficial\, regístrate para el taller del 29 de septiembre con Detroit Future Ops\nAsistencia gratuita—cortesía de U-M Engage Detroit y Boodlebox\, en colaboración con Live6 Alliance\, Jefferson East\, Inc.\, Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation\, Detroit Future Ops\, y el Centro de Detroit de la Universidad de Michigan\nEl espacio es limitado—¡regístrate temprano para reservar tu lugar!\n\n[¡Regístrese aquí!]
URL:https://detroitsmallbusiness.umich.edu/event/2025/muestra-y-explica-de-ia-para-pequenas-empresas-bilingue-ingles-espanol/
LOCATION:Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation\, 1211 Trumbull Ave\, Detroit\, MI\, 48216
CATEGORIES:Business Sectors,Construction, Landscaping, & Contractors,Financial,Health and Wellness,Public and nonprofit management,Restaurants & Food-based,Retail and Merchandise
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SUMMARY:AI Show & Tell for Small Businesses [for Contractors/Journeymen]
DESCRIPTION:A workshop specifically for contractors and those in the skilled trades! Unlock the power of AI for your Detroit business in a fun and supportive environment! Join us for AI Show & Tell Workshop—a hands-on\, fully-interactive experience led by entrepreneurs\, for entrepreneurs. You will discover practical ways to use AI in your daily work to save time and money\, with topics determined by live voting from participants. \nWhat to Expect\n\nAll participants will receive a FREE six-month license to use Boodlebox\, a digital toolbox that gives you access to a variety of powerful AI tools and assistants (ChatGPT\, Gemini\, Claude\, Perplexity\, plus dozens of specialty bots and the ability to make your own)\nLive demonstrations from entrepreneurs who use AI every day – with topics determined by live voting from the audience\nNo pre-made prompt sheets—we’ll create and explore prompts together\, based on your real-world needs and questions (and email you some prompt sheets afterward to recap what you learned)\nLearn how to use AI to do a project estimate in ~20 minutes and other construction-relevant tasks\nPeer-to-peer learning and small group activities\, supported by Community Tech Consultants and U-M DNEP staff\n\n💻  Bring your laptop! This is a fully interactive session \nEntrepreneur & Student Instructors\n\nDonovan Brown\, Community Tech Consultant\, Live6 Alliance\nKatrina Marion\, Founder\, Kanopi Digital Solutions\nStephanie Holloway\, Marketing Director\, Birth Detroit\nChristie Baer\, Co-founder\, Detroit Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project\n\nWhy Attend?\n\nPractice using AI and see how it can help you save time\, boost productivity\, and solve everyday business challenges\nGet inspired by what’s possible by entrepreneurs who know what it’s like to be in your shoes\nReceive a FREE 6-month license to Boodlebox\nConnect with the Live6 Community Tech Consultants for ongoing support\n\nWorkshop Details\n\nIn-person only (not recorded)\nThis workshop will be offered at four different locations; if you are a contractor/journeyman\, register for the Sept 29 workshop with Detroit Future Ops\nFree to attend—courtesy of U-M Engage Detroit and Boodlebox\, in partnership with Live6 Alliance\, Jefferson East\, Inc.\, Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation and the University of Michigan Detroit Center\nSpace is limited—register early to reserve your spot!\n\n[Register Here!]
URL:https://detroitsmallbusiness.umich.edu/event/2025/ai-show-tell-for-small-businesses-for-contractors-journeymen/
LOCATION:Detroit Future Ops Design-Build Green Hub\, 1326 18th St\, Detroit\, MI\, 48216
CATEGORIES:Business Sectors,Construction, Landscaping, & Contractors,Financial,Health and Wellness,Public and nonprofit management,Retail and Merchandise
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SUMMARY:ALT-Fall Break - UMSI Students Offer Free Website Evaluations & Data Analysis to Detroit businesses
DESCRIPTION:The University of Michigan School of Information (UMSI)\, in partnership with DNEP\, is seeking metro Detroit small business owners to participate in UMSI’s Alternative Fall Break on Tuesday\, October 14\, 2025. Through this pilot project\, Information students will apply their classroom knowledge to either: (1) Analyze business’ data to help them make informed decisions\, or (2) Evaluate their websites to enhance user experience. This is a one-time\, free event\, supported by U-M Engage Detroit and the U-M Detroit Center. \n\nMenu of Services Available \n☝️ Option 1: Business Data Analysis\nStudents can analyze sales\, CRM\, inventory\, booking\, or marketing data to help you make informed decisions.  \nTypes of Data You Might Want Analyzed: \n\nSales data (from point of sale systems\, website payment processor\, Venmo\, CashApp or other third-party payment processors)\nCustomer data (location\, purchase history\, customer reviews\, loyalty program data)\nBooking and appointment data (schedules\, no-show rates\, peak booking times)\nInventory data (inventory turnover rates\, supplier information\, product return rates\, stock levels)\nMarketing data (website analytics\, email campaign performance\, social media engagement)\nOperational data (worker schedules\, production timelines\, equipment maintenance)\n\nTypes of Questions Students Can Answer\, If You Have the Data: \n\nWhat are my best and worst performing products/services\, sorted by month?\nWho are my most loyal clients and what are their scheduling and service preferences? \nHow often do customers return? How much do they spend\, on average\, per visit?\nHow long does it take me to sell each product? Which products have the highest return rates?\nHow can I optimize employee schedules to meet customer demand?\nWhat are the trends in my revenue and expenses over the last two years?\n\nWhat Students Need to Do this Work: \n\nMinimum of two years of data or 1\,000 records\nThe actual dataset(s)\, exported to Excel\, Google Sheets\, or CSV format\nClear labels or a simple document explaining what each column means\nA relatively clean dataset\, without excessive duplicates or errors\n2-3 key questions you want answered\nOne hour of your time (broken into two 30-minute blocks) over a 3 hour block on October 14\, 2025 for an interview and to share results\n\nWhat Students Will Do: \n\nInterview you to learn more about the data and what you hope to learn from it\,\nUse a guided worksheet to analyze your data\,\nProvide a high-level summary of the data and answer your questions\, and\nRefer you to resources for further support.\n\n\n\n✌️Option 2: Website UX Heuristics Review \nStudents can analyze the back-end of your website to identify what is working well and what could be better from a user experience perspective. \nTypes of Questions Students Can Answer\, If You Have the Data: \n\nIs my website easy to navigate for first-time users?\nWhere do people linger on the site?\nAre there sections of the site where people might get confused or misinterpret information?\nWhy are people adding things to their shopping cart on my site\, but not buying?\n\nWhat Students Need to Do this Work: \n\nAccess to view your live website that has been established for at least one year or has many pages \nPages or sections identified for students to focus on\, with 2-3 key questions you want answered about those pages\nOne hour of your time on October 14\, 2025 for an interview\n\nWhat Students Will Do: \n\nInterview you to learn more about the website\, your goals\, and any feedback you have received in the past about the site\,\nConduct a heuristic evaluation to identify what is working and what could be improved from a user experience perspective\,\nProvide 1-2 simple fix recommendations that could be implemented right away\, \nMake suggestions for larger recommendations from a user experience perspective\, \nRefer you to resources for further support.\n \n\n\n\nApplication Process & Timeline \n\n\n\nApply Online: Interested businesses should complete an Application. [*Note: if you have never completed a business intake form for the Detroit Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project\, you must do this first.] \nReview and Verification: UMSI Engaged Learning Office staff will review applications as they are received. They will review the data you uploaded with your application (if a data analysis project) or website information (if a user experience project) to confirm that they can access it and that there is enough there for students to be able to analyze. They will also review privacy protocols in place to protect your confidential information and answer any questions.\nScheduling and Follow-up: A UMSI staff member will review your application and reach out to you. If your application is a good fit for the UMSI Alternative Fall Break program\, you may be asked to schedule a virtual meeting to go over preparations and questions. Selected applicants will be scheduled for an October 14 time slot.\n\n\n\nWhat Happens on Tuesday\, October 14\, 2025   \n\nClients check in at the U-M Detroit Center\, 3663 Woodward Ave\, Detroit\, MI 48201 before your appointment  (validated parking available in DSO deck) \nStudents will interview you for 30 minutes\, then get to work! \n\nClients are welcome to leave and come back in 2 hours\, or to co-work at UMDC for the day\n\n\nClients meet with students again for 30 minutes to share results of data analysis or recommendations\, and answer client questions\nStudents will refer businesses to additional resources for follow-up support and implementation\n\n\nContact Information \nQuestions? Please contact Angie Zill at azill@umich.edu or visit the DNEP website. \nApply online. \nThis opportunity is offered at no cost to business owners as a result of support from the University of Michigan Engage Detroit office and the University of Michigan Detroit Center.
URL:https://detroitsmallbusiness.umich.edu/event/2025/alt-fall-break-umsi-students-offer-free-website-evaluations-data-analysis-to-detroit-businesses/
LOCATION:University of Michigan Detroit Center\, 3663 Woodward Ave\, Detroit\, MI\, 48201\, United States
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SUMMARY:From Classroom to Community: Partnering with Business Schools to Strengthen CDFI Impact
DESCRIPTION:DNEP staff Siobhan Barrett and Christie Baer\, along with ProsperUs Detroit loan officer Marco Andrade\, Jr. will be speaking at the Opportunity Finance Network 41st annual conference in Washington\, DC\, a gathering of 2\,100+ CDFI practitioners\, investors and partners. If you lead a CDFI and would like to learn how to partner with your local business school\, you will want to stop by our session! \nSession Title: From Classroom to Community: Partnering with Business Schools to Strengthen CDFI Impact \nDescription: What if the added capacity that your CDFI needs is available today—but is sitting in a classroom down the street? Learn about an innovative partnership between a CDFI and a business school that is expanding access to technical assistance for local entrepreneurs\, while exposing talented\, mission-driven students to the opportunities and impact of the CDFI industry. Representatives from ProsperUs Detroit and the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business will share how initiatives like “Free Accounting Fridays” are leveraging the talent of business school students to connect entrepreneurs with financial readiness assistance\, while at the same time helping the CDFI build a new talent pipeline. Walk away with inspiration for exploring potential academic collaborations in your own community. \nSpeakers: \n\nChristie Baer\, Managing Director & Co-Founder\, DNEP\, University of Michigan\nMarco Andrade\, Jr.\, Loan Officer\, ProsperUs Detroit\nSiobhan Barrett\, Program & Business Development Manager\, DNEP\, University of Michigan
URL:https://detroitsmallbusiness.umich.edu/event/2025/from-classroom-to-community-partnering-with-business-schools-to-strengthen-cdfi-impact-ofn41-conference-presentation/
LOCATION:Washington Hilton Hotel\, 1919 Connecticut Ave NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20009
CATEGORIES:Financial
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251107T130000
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SUMMARY:CFO Boot Camp: Be the Bookkeeper (Class 1/3)
DESCRIPTION:Transform from Business Owner to Savvy Financial Manager in Just Three Workshops\nAre you running your Detroit small business or nonprofit without formal financial training? Stop outsourcing your finances or learning everything the hard way! Our CFO Boot Camp equips you with the essential skills to build a financially strong organization—no accounting degree required. \nWhat You’ll Master:\n\nSet up accounting systems that work for YOUR business\nInterpret financial statements with confidence (and spot red flags before they become problems)\nCreate financial projections that unlock growth opportunities\nDevelop processes that attract investors and lenders\nTransform from bookkeeper to strategic CFO in just three sessions\n\nHands-On Learning That Sticks:\nThis isn’t just theory—you’ll implement real financial systems for your business during three powerful workshops: \n\nNovember 7: Bookkeeping Basics (Be the Bookkeeper)\nNovember 14: Understanding Your Business Numbers (Be the Accountant)\nNovember 21: Planning for Growth and Funding (Be the CFO)\n\nThe Support Doesn’t End There:\nAfter completing the series\, sign up for FREE one-on-one accounting assistance from U-M Ross School of Business consultants on Fridays at multiple partner locations. Get personalized guidance to implement everything you’ve learned. \nThe Details:\n\nWhen: Friday\, November 7\, 14\, and 21\, 2025 from 10 AM -1 PM\nWhere: University of Michigan Detroit Center\, 3663 Woodward Ave\, Detroit\nWho: Led by DNEP’s Accounting Consultants with oversight from U-M staff and alumni\nRequirements: Bring your laptop for working sessions\nCost: FREE to business owners as a result of our amazing sponsors!\nPrerequisites: None—just bring your determination to strengthen your business!\n\nSpace is limited. Reserve your spot today and take control of your business’s financial future. \n>>CLICK TO REGISTER\nThank you to the U-M Detroit Center for hosting this event! \n \n\n 
URL:https://detroitsmallbusiness.umich.edu/event/2025/cfo-boot-camp-be-the-bookkeeper-class-1-3/
LOCATION:University of Michigan Detroit Center\, 3663 Woodward Ave\, Detroit\, MI\, 48201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Financial,Public Event
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SUMMARY:The Law and Your Business: Simple Steps to Get it Right [with Michigan Law Community Enterprise Clinic]
DESCRIPTION:Ready to build your business on solid ground? Join DNEP and the University of Michigan Law School’s Community Enterprise Clinic for a practical workshop designed for Detroit Area entrepreneurs. Michigan Law students\, under attorney supervision\, will provide information and exercises to help you figure out: \n\nWhat legal structures might make sense for your business;\nHow to work with independent contractors;\nHow to protect your business’ intellectual property; and\nBest practices for working with an attorney.\n\n(If you are getting ready to hire an attorney\, you need this workshop!) Protect your business – register today! Registration is free but space is limited. This workshop is FREE as a result of our partnership with U-M Center for Innovation in Detroit. \n\n\n>>REGISTER HERE
URL:https://detroitsmallbusiness.umich.edu/event/2025/the-law-and-your-business-simple-steps-to-get-it-right-with-michigan-law-community-enterprise-clinic/
LOCATION:New Lab Detroit\, 2050 15th St.\, Detroit\, 48216\, United States
CATEGORIES:Legal
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ORGANIZER;CN="Siobhan Barrett":MAILTO:DNEPdetroit@umich.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251114T130000
DTSTAMP:20251002T164321Z
CREATED:20250812T194336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T164321Z
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SUMMARY:CFO Boot Camp: Be the Accountant (Class 2/3)
DESCRIPTION:Transform from Business Owner to Savvy Financial Manager in Just Three Workshops\nAre you running your Detroit small business or nonprofit without formal financial training? Stop flying blind with your finances. Our CFO Boot Camp equips you with the essential skills to build a financially strong organization—no accounting degree required. \nWhat You’ll Master:\n\nSet up professional accounting systems that work for YOUR business\nInterpret financial statements with confidence (and spot red flags before they become problems)\nCreate financial projections that unlock growth opportunities\nDevelop processes that attract investors and lenders\nTransform from bookkeeper to strategic CFO in just three sessions\n\nHands-On Learning That Sticks:\nThis isn’t just theory—you’ll implement real financial systems for your business during three powerful workshops: \n\nNovember 7: Bookkeeping Basics (Be the Bookkeeper)\nNovember 14: Understanding Your Business Numbers (Be the Accountant)\nNovember 21: Planning for Growth and Funding (Be the CFO)\n\nThe Support Doesn’t End There:\nAfter completing the series\, sign up for FREE one-on-one accounting assistance from U-M Ross School of Business consultants on Fridays at multiple partner locations. Get personalized guidance to implement everything you’ve learned. \nThe Details:\n\nWhen: November 7\, 14 and 21\, 2025 from 10 AM – 1 PM\nWhere: University of Michigan Detroit Center\, 3663 Woodward Ave\, Detroit\nWho: Led by DNEP’s Accounting Consultants with oversight from U-M staff and alumni\nRequirements: Bring your laptop for working sessions\nCost: Free\, thanks to our generous sponsors!\nPrerequisites: None—just bring your determination to strengthen your business!\n\nSpace is limited. Reserve your spot today and take control of your business’s financial future. \n\n>CLICK TO REGISTER\n\nSupport provided by the University of Michigan Detroit Center\, celebrating its 20th year anniversary! \n \n\n 
URL:https://detroitsmallbusiness.umich.edu/event/2025/cfo-boot-camp-be-the-accountant-class-2-3/
LOCATION:University of Michigan Detroit Center\, 3663 Woodward Ave\, Detroit\, MI\, 48201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Financial,Public Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Siobhan Barrett":MAILTO:DNEPdetroit@umich.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T130000
DTSTAMP:20251002T151709Z
CREATED:20250812T194652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T151709Z
UID:34386-1763719200-1763730000@detroitsmallbusiness.umich.edu
SUMMARY:CFO Boot Camp: Be the Chief Financial Officer (Class 3/3)
DESCRIPTION:Transform from Business Owner to Savvy Financial Manager in Just Three Workshops\nAre you running your Detroit small business or nonprofit without formal financial training? Stop outsourcing your finances\, or learning everything the hard way! Our CFO Boot Camp equips you with the essential skills to build a financially strong organization—no accounting degree required. \nWhat You’ll Master:\n\nSet up professional accounting systems that work for YOUR business\nInterpret financial statements with confidence (and spot red flags before they become problems)\nCreate financial projections that unlock growth opportunities\nDevelop processes that attract investors and lenders\nTransform from bookkeeper to strategic CFO in just three sessions\n\nHands-On Learning That Sticks:\nThis isn’t just theory—you’ll implement real financial systems for your business during three powerful workshops: \n\nNovember 7: Bookkeeping Basics (Be the Bookkeeper)\nNovember 14: Understanding Your Business Numbers (Be the Accountant)\nNovember 21: Planning for Growth and Funding (Be the CFO)\n\nThe Support Doesn’t End There:\nAfter completing the series\, sign up for FREE one-on-one accounting assistance from U-M Ross School of Business consultants on Fridays at multiple partner locations. Get personalized guidance to implement everything you’ve learned. \nThe Details:\n\nWhen: November 7\, 14\, and 21\, 2025 from 10 AM – 1 PM (sessions build on each other)\nWhere: University of Michigan Detroit Center\, 3663 Woodward Ave.\, Detroit\, MI 48201\nWho: Led by DNEP’s Accounting Consultants with oversight from U-M staff and alumni\nRequirements: Bring your laptop for working sessions\nCost: FREE to business owners\, as a result of our generous sponsors\nPrerequisites: None—just bring your determination to strengthen your business!\n\nSpace is limited. Reserve your spot today and take control of your business’s financial future. \n>>CLICK TO REGISTER\nSupport provided by the U-M Detroit Center\, celebrating its 20 year anniversary this year!
URL:https://detroitsmallbusiness.umich.edu/event/2025/cfo-boot-camp-be-the-chief-financial-officer-class-3-3/
LOCATION:University of Michigan Detroit Center\, 3663 Woodward Ave\, Detroit\, MI\, 48201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Financial,Public Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Siobhan Barrett":MAILTO:DNEPdetroit@umich.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260225
DTSTAMP:20260224T144334Z
CREATED:20260213T021731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T144334Z
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SUMMARY:AI for Early-Stage Businesses
DESCRIPTION:AI has made it easier than ever for anyone to start and grow a business. In partnership with the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation\, DNEP is proud to support the young entrepreneurs who are launching businesses in Detroit as part of DEGC’s NextUP 313 program\, by providing this interactive\, hands-on workshop. Led by our Community Tech Consultants from Live6 Alliance and DNEP staff\, we will learn from each other how busines use AI to save time and create the infrastructure your business needs to grow from start-up to sustainable. \nWhat to Expect\n\nAll participants will receive a FREE license to use Boodlebox\, a digital toolbox that gives you access to a variety of powerful AI tools and assistants (ChatGPT\, Gemini\, Claude\, Perplexity\, plus dozens of specialty bots and the ability to make your own)\nLive demonstrations and support from the Live6 Alliance Community Tech Consultants and DNEP staff\nNo pre-made prompt sheets—we’ll create and explore prompts together\, based on the real needs of growing businesses\n\n💻  Bring your laptop! This is a fully interactive session. \nInstructors\n\nDonovan Brown\, Technology Program Manager\, Live6 Alliance\nMartina Hinton\, Community Tech Consultant\, Live6 Alliance\nChristie Baer\, Co-founder\, Detroit Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project\n\nWorkshop Details\n\nIn-person only (not recorded) for NextUP 313 program participants only\nDate/Time: February 24\, 2026\nLocation: U-M Detroit Center\, 3663 Woodward Ave\, Detroit\, MI\nFree parking in the Detroit Symphony Orchestra deck off of Parsons – please bring in your ticket to validate ($15 fee w/o ticket)\n\nTo learn more about the NextUP 313 program\, contact Medvis Jackson at DEGC.\nDNEP gratefully acknowledges the sponsorship of the U-M Detroit Center\, which is hosting this after-hours event.
URL:https://detroitsmallbusiness.umich.edu/event/2026/ai-for-early-stage-businesses/
LOCATION:University of Michigan Detroit Center\, 3663 Woodward Ave\, Detroit\, MI\, 48201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Sectors,Construction, Landscaping, & Contractors,Financial,Health and Wellness,Public and nonprofit management,Retail and Merchandise
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ORGANIZER;CN="Christie Baer":MAILTO:DNEPdetroit@umich.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260710T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260710T130000
DTSTAMP:20260609T144006Z
CREATED:20260213T013817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T144006Z
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SUMMARY:Chief Financial Officer Boot Camp (3 Part Series)
DESCRIPTION:Transform from Business Owner to Savvy Financial Manager in Three Sessions\nAre you running your Detroit small business or nonprofit without formal financial training? Stop outsourcing your finances or learning everything the hard way! Our CFO Boot Camp equips you with the essential skills to build a financially strong organization\, with no accounting degree required. \nWhat You’ll Master:\n\nSet up accounting systems that work for YOUR business\nInterpret financial statements with confidence (and spot red flags before they become problems)\nCreate financial projections that unlock growth opportunities\nDevelop processes that attract investors and lenders\nTransform from bookkeeper to strategic CFO in just three sessions\n\nHands-On Learning That Sticks:\nThis isn’t just theory—you’ll implement real financial systems for your business during three powerful workshops: \n\nJuly 10: Bookkeeping Basics (Be the Bookkeeper)\nJuly 17: Understanding Your Business Numbers (Be the Accountant)\nJuly 24: Planning for Growth and Funding (Be the CFO)\n\nThe Support Doesn’t End There:\nAt the end of each workshop\, DNEP’s accounting consultants will meet with entrepreneurs one-on-one to answer questions and help you implement what you have learned.  \nThe Details:\n\nWhen: Friday\, July 10\, 17\, and 24 from 10 AM -1 PM\, at Jefferson East\, Inc\nWhere: Jefferson East\, Inc.\, 14300 E. Jefferson Ave\, Detroit\, MI 48215 \nWho: Led by DNEP’s Accounting Consultants with oversight from U-M staff and alumni\nRequirements: Bring your laptop for working sessions\nCost: FREE to business owners as a result of our amazing donors!\nPrerequisites: None—just bring your determination to strengthen your business!\n\nSpace is limited. Reserve your spot today and take control of your business’s financial future.Thank you to our partners at JEI for hosting this at their Jefferson Chalmers location! \n \n>>CLICK TO REGISTER\n  \n\n 
URL:https://detroitsmallbusiness.umich.edu/event/2026/chief-financial-officer-boot-camp-3-part-series/
LOCATION:Jefferson East\, Inc. Neighborhood Resource Hub\, 14300 E Jefferson Ave\, Detroit\, MI\, 48215
CATEGORIES:Financial,Public Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Siobhan Barrett":MAILTO:DNEPdetroit@umich.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261014T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261014T110000
DTSTAMP:20261008T152509Z
CREATED:20261008T152050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T152509Z
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SUMMARY:Detroit Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project: Building your Business Spine to Access More Capital
DESCRIPTION:DNEP’s program and business development manager Siobhan Barrett will be speaking at the 2026 National Microloan Conference\, taking place in Detroit on October 13-14\, 2026. \nSession Title: Detroit Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project: Building your Business Spine to Access More Capital \nDescription: \nWhat does it really take for a small business to be ready for capital? At the Detroit Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project\, we’ve learned it’s rarely just about the loan application. It’s about building the “business spine”: the legal\, tech\, data and finance systems that hold a business up and give lenders confidence. \nIn this interactive session\, attendees will explore: \n🔹 The 5 C’s of credit (character\, capacity\, capital\, collateral and conditions) and the documents lenders use to assess each one\n🔹 Where applications most often get stuck\, and how to close those gaps\n🔹 Why readiness can take two years for one owner and a single meeting for another\n🔹 Practical\, responsible ways to use AI for financial tasks\, from automating bookkeeping to rehearsing a loan interview \nThis session will take place on Wednesday\, October 14 from 10-11  AM. The session is designed for entrepreneurs\, lenders and service providers alike\, because access to capital works best when everyone is working from the same playbook. \nAttending? Stop by and say hello. And if you’re a Detroit business owner looking for free accounting\, tech or legal support\, we’d love to hear from you. \n(Note: There is a registration fee to attend the conference. DNEP staff participate in this event pro bono.)
URL:https://detroitsmallbusiness.umich.edu/event/2026/detroit-neighborhood-entrepreneurs-project-building-your-business-spine-to-access-more-capital/
LOCATION:Greektown Casino Hotel\, 555 East Lafayette St\, Detroit\, MI\, 48226
CATEGORIES:Financial
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261106T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261106T130000
DTSTAMP:20261008T150113Z
CREATED:20261008T145556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T150113Z
UID:68410-1793959200-1793970000@detroitsmallbusiness.umich.edu
SUMMARY:Chief Financial Officer Boot Camp (3 Part Series)
DESCRIPTION:Transform from Business Owner to Savvy Financial Manager in Three Sessions\nAre you running your Detroit small business or nonprofit without formal financial training? Stop outsourcing your finances or learning everything the hard way! Our CFO Boot Camp equips you with the essential skills to build a financially strong organization\, with no accounting degree required. Using a fictional food truck as a case study\, you will learn key financial concepts that you can apply to your business. \nWhat You’ll Master:\n\nHow to set up accounting systems that work for YOUR business\nInterpreting financial statements with confidence (and spotting red flags before they become problems)\nCreating financial projections that unlock growth opportunities\nDeveloping processes that attract investors and lenders\n\nTransform from bookkeeper to strategic CFO in just three sessions! \nHands-On Learning That Sticks:\nThis isn’t just theory—you’ll implement real financial systems for your business during three powerful workshops: \n\nNovember 6: Bookkeeping Basics (Be the Bookkeeper) – IN-PERSON SESSION \nNovember 13: Understanding Your Business Numbers (Be the Accountant) – ZOOM SESSION\nNovember 20: Planning for Growth and Funding (Be the CFO) – ZOOM SESSION\n\nThe Support Doesn’t End There:\nAt the end of each workshop\, DNEP’s accounting consultants will meet with entrepreneurs one-on-one to answer questions and help you implement what you have learned.  \nBoot Camp Details:\n\nWhen: Friday\, November 6\, 13\, and 20\, 2026 from 10 AM -1 PM\nWhere: For Session 1 in-person: Invest Detroit’s JHub\, 950 Selden St.\, Detroit\, MI 48201; Sessions 2-3 will be held via Zoom\nWho: Led by DNEP’s Accounting Consultants with oversight from U-M staff and alumni\nRequirements: Bring your laptop for working sessions\nCost: FREE for entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders\, courtesy of New Economy Initiative\, The Kresge Foundation\, and U-M’s Paton Center.\nPrerequisites: None—just bring your determination to strengthen your business!\n\nSpace is limited. Reserve your spot today and take control of your business’s financial future.Thank you to our partners at Invest Detroit for hosting session 1 at their new Jefferson Hub location in Midtown! \n>>CLICK TO REGISTER\n  \n\n 
URL:https://detroitsmallbusiness.umich.edu/event/2026/chief-financial-officer-boot-camp-3-part-series-2/
LOCATION:Invest Detroit\, Jefferson Hub (JHub)\, 950 Selden St.\, Detroit\, MI\, 48201
CATEGORIES:Financial,Public Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Siobhan Barrett":MAILTO:DNEPdetroit@umich.edu
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