WomanUp & Learn Summit Lansing
Michigan Woman Forward (MWF) empowers women and girls to be leaders, inventors, dreamers and doers. Their women’s entrepreneurship programs, mentorship opportunities and investments break barriers and have opened doors for Michigan female entrepreneurs. The organization has invested over $3.3 million to assist over 200 women start and grow businesses, with over 386 jobs created.
The WomanUp & Learn Summit started 5 years ago and is a half-day conference with a keynote speech which will be delivered by Dr. Portia Lockett, published author, speaker and media personality. Sessions will include an entrepreneur panel and breakouts on branding, marketing, finance, business funding and operations.
“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Portia Lockett as our keynote, her story as a teacher, missionary, author and now as a motivational speaker will serve as inspiration for attendees,” said Judy Welch, Executive Director., West Michigan. “WomanUp & Learn further supports our mission to provide technical assistance, education, workshops and more to support all steps of entrepreneurship from ideation to launch to growth.”
Highlighting the Lansing Breakout Sessions:
“Know Your Numbers” – Jessica Fleet, CPA, Maner Costerisan
“Marketing & Social Media Strategy” – Kevin Ketels, President, Kyrris Marketing & Lecturer, Wayne State University Mike Ilitch School of Business
AND!!!! Sessions Announced!
Entrepreneurship: The Real Deal!
You don’t have to start out as an expert in order to run a successful business.
Many entrepreneurs run into roadblocks, yet they persevere on the path to success.
Let these real life success stories inspire you to keep learning and growing.
Panelists:
Dara Mayhoe, LuvCovers & WiseMan Tree Experts
Heather Parris, Fulfilled Eatery
Nikki Thompson Frazier, Sweet Encounter Bakery
Moderator:
Carolyn Cassin, President & CEO
Michigan Women Forward
Breakout Session Choices
Know Your Numbers
Starting and running a business takes vision AND financial acumen.
Join us to get an overall understanding of how to set your business up
for success, measure operations and plan for the future.
Presented by Jessica Fleet, CPA
Manager, Accounting & Outsourced Solutions, Maner Costerisan
Funding Your Business
Explore the various funding sources for start-ups and small
business ventures – from crowdfunding and angel investing to
traditional bank loans and microlending. Learn what funding
resources are available to entrepreneurs.
Panelists:
Latifa Bradwell, Lender Relations Specialist
U.S. Small Business Administration
Imran Mumtaz, Program/Loan Fund Manager, SE Michigan
Michigan Women Forward
Jim Schwind, Vice President, Business Banking
Chemical Bank
Moderator:
Joyce Suber, Executive Director, WEI
Michigan Women Forward
About Dr. Portia Lockett
Dr. Portia Lockett has spent her life teaching and encouraging others. She has experience as a school teacher, speaker, chaplain, missionary, and reality television star, and has been featured on CNN, National Geographic, Radio One, and more. Dr. Lockett has traveled to Japan, Barbados, Mexico, the Bahamas, Canada, Kenya, Jamaica, and Peru for her work. Throughout her career, she has overcome obstacles through the grace of God and self-determination.
About Michigan Women Forward
Michigan Women Forward (MWF), a 501(c)(3) organization, has been devoted to achieving social and economic equality for women and girls in Michigan for more than 34 years. MWF is supported financially and programmatically by many of the state’s top female executives and community volunteers through events like its annual Women of Achievement and Courage Awards and Power of 100 Women donor group. Through philanthropy and high impact initiatives, MWF’s goal is to ensure a brighter future for women throughout the state. For more information, visit www.miwf.org.
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