Michigan Business Network

Originally uploaded September 15th, reloaded September 25th. Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Karena Hamlet, program director of business services for the Economic Alliance, a division of the Flint & Genesee Group, Flint area, MI. Their discussion covered several topics: Summit Growth & Demand – What drove the strong demand after the first Immerse Summit, and how are you scaling this year’s event to meet the needs of more entrepreneurs? Practical Business Value – With sessions ranging from accessing capital to mastering elevator pitches, how do you ensure the programming directly addresses the most urgent challenges small businesses face in Flint and Genesee County? Networking & GEN Partners – The summit highlights the Genesee Entrepreneurial Network. How does GEN strengthen the business ecosystem, and what advantages do local businesses gain from those connections? Recognizing Excellence – The Immerse Awards spotlight local businesses that have shown customer service and growth. What impact do you see that recog