Ann Arbor, Mich. – Entrepreneurs with businesses at every stage are invited to attend no-cost fall educational events hosted by the Michigan Small Business Development Center (Michigan SBDC) at Washtenaw Community College. Packed with expert advice, the events are totally free, but registration is required. 

Forming Your LLC  

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 

2 - 3:30 p.m. 

Washtenaw Community College, Building GL Room 202 

4800 E. Huron River Dr. 

Ann Arbor, MI 48105 

Register 

Are you ready to launch your business as a sole proprietor or LLC? Have you been putting off the paperwork? Then you need this hands-on walk through. Michigan SBDC consultants will discuss business entities and explain the documents needed to form and register a business, including Articles of Incorporation and Employed Identification Number (EIN). They will also cover basic bookkeeping procedures and the tax implications of your new business, plus best business practices. 

Team SBA Financing Roundtable 

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 

10 a.m. - Noon 

Washtenaw Community College, Morris Lawrence Building, Room ML 101 

4800 E. Huron River Dr. 

Ann Arbor, MI 48105 

Register 

If you seek financing for your business, have good credit, a solid business idea and some money to invest in your business, this roundtable is for you. It will provide insight into the SBA Guaranty Loan Program and the criteria used by loan officers to evaluate a loan request. A team of experts will demystify the lending process, debunk the myths about SBA programs, and share real-life examples of successful loan applicants.  

About the Michigan Small Business Development Center  

The Michigan Small Business Development Center’s mission is to provide no-cost consulting, business education, market research and technology commercialization to new and existing businesses throughout Michigan’s 83 counties. Michigan SBDC services are available through the support of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). 

The Michigan SBDC is committed to fostering and sustaining a culture of inclusion through equitable outreach and service to Michigan’s diverse business community. Entrepreneurs and small business owners may access the services of their nearest Michigan SBDC office by visiting michigansbdc.org. 

The MIchigan SBDC is hosted on a state level by Grand Valley State University’s Seidman College of Business. Regional hosts include Saginaw Valley State University, Grand Valley State University, Western Michigan University, Mid Michigan College, Michigan Technological University, Kettering University, Eastern Michigan University, Washtenaw Community College and Lansing Community College. 

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