2025 Summit & Gala
The Michigan Celebrates Small Business (MCSB) Summit and Awards Gala is going to be an action packed, 2-day event, with multiple opportunities, from attendance to sponsorship, to network with peers from across the state of Michigan.
Day 1 – April 21
MCSB Summit | 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The Lansing Center
Featuring an exhibit hall, luncheon with speakers, breakout sessions and building connections with peers.
11am – Noon: Registration
Noon – 12:30pm: Lunch Buffet Opens & Networking
12:30pm – 1:00pm: Story of Small Business Panel
1:00pm – 1:45pm: Exhibit Hall Open
1:45pm – 2:30pm: Breakout Sessions
- AI Acceleration: Fueling Business Innovation
- Unleashing Potential: Developing a Thriving Workforce in your SMB
- How to build a sellable business
- The Revenue-First Marketing Plan: LEAN Principles for B2B Growth
2:30pm – 3:00pm: Exhibit Hall Open
3:00pm – 3:45pm: Breakout Sessions
- Michigan’s Modern Media: Engaging with reporters through different mediums
- Cybersecurity for Small Business: Protecting Assets and Reputation on a Budget
- Personal Branding & Using your Network
- Fraud Mitigation Best Practices
3:45pm – 4:15pm: Exhibit Hall Open
4:15pm -5:00pm: Breakout Sessions
- Shift has hit the fan! Now how do we navigate?
- Business Resilience for Sustainable Growth
- Ask the Experts Live
- SBDC Resources
- Truth Be Told: Busting Myths on Access & Opportunity
MCSB VIP Reception | 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
The Lansing Center
Toast to our awardees and celebrate Michigan’s small business community!
Day 2 – April 22
MCSB Capitol Day | 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Grewal Hall
A morning filled with educational content and a tour of the Capitol Building before adjourning in the early afternoon (this will allow time to get ready for the Gala!).
MCSB Awards Gala | 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Breslin Center
A strolling reception and then dinner on the floor with the awards presentation.