Welcome to May! April 30-May 6, is National Small Business Week and the month is Small Business Month. Sit back and relax and enjoy the conversation as we discuss the 2017 Small Business Workshop, which is scheduled for Wednesday, May 3rd, at TechTown Detroit, 440 Burroughs. This year’s theme is Business Sustainability and you can…
Small Talk with Mark S. Lee – April 23, 2017
Are you interested in growing you’re business and positioning it for longer-term growth, sustainability and profitability? Please join us as we talk about the 2017 Small Business Workshop with the following guests: Tawnya Rose, Fifth Third Bank Derek Edwards, Invest Detroit Robert Boyle, Entrepreneur Carla Walker-Miller, Walker-Miller Energy Services
What Keeps a Business from Achieving Sustainability?
May is Small Business Month and the first week, 4/30-5/6, is National Small Business Week. And small businesses are a major economic generator in Detroit and beyond. According to the 2012 U.S. census, there are nearly 152k and 62k small businesses in Michigan and Detroit, respectively. The economic impact, as it relates to job and…
Small Talk with Mark S. Lee – April 16, 2017
Happy Easter! As you’re getting ready to celebrate with family and friends, please sit back and enjoy the conversation with a nice hot, cup of coffee and the following guests: Sheila Marable, PNC Bank Ken Brown, Co-Host, Mitch Albom Show Luther Keith, Arise! Detroit Robert Adams, Brax.me
2017 Small Business Workshop Focused on Business Sustainability
Looking to grow and sustain your business? The 2017 Small Business Workshop, presented by Fifth Third Bank, the Michigan Women’s Foundation and The LEE Group, will provide you with business experts who will share with you practical advice and counsel for your business. It will be held Wednesday, 5/3, 7:30-1pm, at TechTown, located at 440…
Returning to Detroit to Start a Successful Business
Over the years, there has been a steady out-migration of young people and talent from this region and state to other cities and other locales. However, in recent years, there’s been a keen interest in Detroit’s revitalization efforts with its burgeoning entrepreneurial scene which has resulted in businesses popping up across the city. And many…
Small Talk with Mark S. Lee – April 9, 2017
The weather’s warming up and so is the conversation with a great line-up of guest–so, sit back, relax and join us over a cup of coffee as we talk to: Dave Zilko, CEO Fuel Leadership & past Vice Chairman, Garden Fresh Betsy Creedo, TechTown Detroit Steven Van Dinter, Public Relatons, Verizon & Debbie Frakes, Entrepreneur…
Evolving Leadership Trends for Women within the Automotive Industry
The automotive industry continues to make strides in its comeback, as evidenced by recent announcements regarding plant investments across North America. The industry itself has been known for traditional manufacturing production processes under traditional leadership. With enhanced technology, the industry continues to expand and leverage advanced manufacturing and mobile capabilities while understanding its impact on…
Small Talk with Mark S. Lee – April 2, 2017
It’s down to the NCAA’s championship game between North Carolina and Gonzaga. Also, baseball starts this week. As you’re sitting back and waiting to watch these, et. al., please click on this week’s “Small Talk” podcast and enjoy conversations with the following guests: Jackie Berg, Publisher, TheHUB & Robert Dewalsche, Consultant & TheHUB Sherry Muir…