MIpreneur

MIPRENEUR – Success Stories of Michigan Entrepreneurs Panel

Join us on Wednesday, October 30th, for an exciting panel discussion featuring successful entrepreneurs from Michigan’s top entrepreneurial cities! Learn from local business leaders as they share their journeys, challenges, and the opportunities they’ve encountered while building businesses in various regions across the state.

PANELISTS:

Kirbay Preuss – Owner, Preuss Pets

Adam Green – Owner, Stunio

Faris Alami – CEO, International Strategic Management

Emily Wiechmann – Owner, First Day Franchising

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Expert Panelists sharing their experiences in growing successful businesses in Michigan’s most vibrant entrepreneurial hubs.

Actionable Insights on how to leverage the unique resources and opportunities available in each city for business growth.

Networking Opportunities with fellow entrepreneurs, small business owners, and professionals passionate about building brands in Michigan.

MIpreneur: Success Stories Over Lunch: Cameo King Interviews Lillian Werbin

Prepare for an afternoon of inspiration and insight as MIpreneur presents a special talk show-style event featuring two dynamic women in business, Success Stories Over Lunch. Cameo King, Founder of Grit, Glam, and Guts, will interview Lillian Werbin, CEO & Co-Owner of Elderly Instruments—a family-owned business in Lansing, MI.

Cameo King is a prominent media professional and community advocate based in Michigan. She founded Good Girl Radio, a platform that fosters open and empowering discussions for women. Cameo is also the visionary behind Grit, Glam & Guts, an initiative to inspire young girls to realize their potential through mentorship and empowerment programs. Another notable accomplishment is her creation of Black Girl Day of Play, an event held on June 29th in Lansing, MI, to celebrate and uplift Black girls and women. This day has been officially recognized as Cameo King Day in Lansing, following a proclamation from the city, highlighting her significant impact on the community.

Elderly Instruments has achieved remarkable success, being named America’s Top Small Business for 2023 by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and among the 2024 awardees of the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch Award by Michigan Celebrates Small Business (MCSB). Lillian, the 2nd generation owner, will share her journey, challenges, and triumphs in running a successful small business in Michigan. With a background in Public Relations and a passion for socio-cultural evolution and community support, Lillian’s insights are sure to inspire and motivate.

Take advantage of this opportunity to gain valuable insights, network with fellow entrepreneurs, and be inspired by Cameo and Lillian’s stories of dedication and success.

MIPRENEUR-2024 Marketing Trends

We’ll leave pointless speculation about AI at the door and instead focus on three key trends in the marketing industry:
1. As consumer behavior evolves, neuroscience grows increasingly important.
2. There is a continued shift towards freelance and fractional talent.
3. Content saturation is having a ripple impact on brands of all sizes.

PRESENTER:
Tim Haines — Tim Haines lives at the intersection of marketing, people, and technology. He sold his first marketing agency in 2023 after spending ten years building it.

MIpreneur – Build Awareness with TikTok with Chad Jordan of Cravings Gourmet Popcorn

Are you looking to skyrocket your business’s success on social media? Are you curious about how to harness the power of TikTok to boost your revenue? Look no further!
Grow and build awareness in your small business or organization using TikTok and leveraging your personality and brand culture.
Discover the transformative power of TikTok as Chad Jordan shares his firsthand experiences and strategies for leveraging this dynamic platform to skyrocket your business’s success.
Don’t miss out on this invaluable opportunity to learn from a true trailblazer in the industry

PRESENTER:
Chad Jordan, Owner of Cravings Gourmet Popcorn

WHAT TO EXPECT:
– Insider Tips: Learn firsthand from Chad’s experiences and gain valuable insights into leveraging TikTok for business success.
– Case Study: Explore Cravings Gourmet Popcorn’s journey and discover the tactics that propelled them to the top on TikTok.
– Q&A Session: Get your burning questions answered directly by Chad and uncover strategies tailored to your business needs.

Introducing MIpreneur

We are excited to announce that the Lansing Marketing Hackers community is now MIpreneur!

MIpreneur is a social learning space where members can explore, connect, and thrive, together. We host bi-monthly events that focus on topics related to the entire experience of building a brand or business in Michigan.

“The Location Never Changes, But the People Do.”

Hosted by: @desimslaughter of @brandnpress and Paul J Schmidt of @UnoDeuceMedia

Want to learn more about MIpreneur and what’s in store for 2024?!

Join us for an online introduction event with the hosts so we can talk about the changes together!