Ann Arbor SPARK East invites local entrepreneurs, founders, and small business owners to Small Business Week, taking place Aug. 17-21 at the SPARK East Innovation Center located at 215 W. Michigan Ave. in Ypsilanti.
The week-long event is designed to connect the local business community with direct expert advice, practical skill-building workshops, networking opportunities, complimentary food, and a chance for prizes — all provided at no cost to attendees.
Throughout the week, Business Navigators will be available on-site daily from 10 a.m. to noon and 1–3 p.m. They will provide guidance on local resources, growth strategies, and technical assistance available to support small businesses.
Subject matter experts (lawyers, accountants, packaging experts, and more) will also hold dedicated one-on-one office hours alongside interactive workshops focused on key business areas:
- E-commerce Business Intensive Workshop: Monday, Aug. 17 at 12 p.m.
- QuickBooks Basics Workshop: Tuesday, Aug. 18 at 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
- Getting Retail Ready! Workshop: Wednesday, Aug. 19 at 12 p.m.
- AI for Small Business Workshop: Thursday, Aug. 20 at 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
- Small Business Development Center (SBDC) “101”: Thursday, Aug. 20 at 10 a.m.
- Social Media Tools Workshop: Friday, Aug. 21 at 12 p.m.
“Entrepreneurs don’t need to be told to work hard — they need tools, connections, and answers. Small Business Week delivers all three, and it’s free to everyone who walks in,” says Kristine Nash-Wong, SPARK director of entrepreneurial services.
For more information, including the full agenda, visit here.
