Looking for financing to grow your business?
Here’s your chance to meet face‑to‑face with SBA‑approved lenders ready to support rural small businesses in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.Apply by April 30, 2026Work with the SBDC and local business experts to fine‑tune your loan readinessTake part in this exclusive live lender matchmaking event on June 26, 9-11 am (location TBD in Eastern UP)
Your next financial partner could be waiting…
Here’s your chance to meet face‑to‑face with SBA‑approved lenders ready to support rural small businesses in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.Apply by April 30, 2026Work with the SBDC and local business experts to fine‑tune your loan readinessTake part in this exclusive live lender matchmaking event on June 26, 9-11 am (location TBD in Eastern UP)
Your next financial partner could be waiting…
SBSH Scoop | Critical Business Needs and Easy Attendance
SMART Session #2 | Evaluating Your Web Presence Tuesday, June 15, 9-10 am Matt Monte, a marketing mastermind, will help you through this critical business topic in a 1-hour Zoom session. Honestly, we’ve had Matt speak a number of times and there’s always value in it for the attendees. These sessions are easy because you can attend from your desk! Web presence is a…
SMART Session #2 | Evaluating Your Web Presence Tuesday, June 15, 9-10 am Matt Monte, a marketing mastermind, will help you through this critical business topic in a 1-hour Zoom session. Honestly, we’ve had Matt speak a number of times and there’s always value in it for the attendees. These sessions are easy because you can attend from your desk! Web presence is a…
SBSH Scoop | Events week of June 15 - Pick something! Show up!
Drop-In Business Connect Monday, June 15, 3:30-4:30 pm If you’d like to spend time with a business guide (that would be Miche!), it’s first come first served - just click on this calendar link and schedule yourself for a phone call. Book a Slot SMART Session #2 | Evaluating Your Web Presence Tuesday, June 15, 9-10 am Matt…
Drop-In Business Connect Monday, June 15, 3:30-4:30 pm If you’d like to spend time with a business guide (that would be Miche!), it’s first come first served - just click on this calendar link and schedule yourself for a phone call. Book a Slot SMART Session #2 | Evaluating Your Web Presence Tuesday, June 15, 9-10 am Matt…
2nd Annual Eastern UP Exchange | US Canada Crossings Down Significantly - Let’s talk about it!
Date: June 16 | Time: 1:00–4:00 PM
Location: LSSU - Lakes Rooms, Sault Ste Marie, MI The Eastern UP SBSH is bringing back the EUP Exchange and brewing up an afternoon of dialogue, feedback, and hands-on guidance. It’s your chance to shape what we do next. What a great opportunity to gather and expand your capacity!
Why you…
Date: June 16 | Time: 1:00–4:00 PM
Location: LSSU - Lakes Rooms, Sault Ste Marie, MI The Eastern UP SBSH is bringing back the EUP Exchange and brewing up an afternoon of dialogue, feedback, and hands-on guidance. It’s your chance to shape what we do next. What a great opportunity to gather and expand your capacity!
Why you…
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This will be a much abbreviated HUBbub (thus The Quasi HUBbub). There are several opportunities for you to engage with the Small Business Support Hub program in the Eastern UP. Each link has the detail behind the events. EUP Exchange - June 16, 1-4 pm https://forms.gle/YukxmeaWeX8ntJgj7 SMART Workshops (all in person)https://forms.gle/RcTX9VwWCLzNyBGR9June 17, 8:30 am-noon o'clock, …
This will be a much abbreviated HUBbub (thus The Quasi HUBbub). There are several opportunities for you to engage with the Small Business Support Hub program in the Eastern UP. Each link has the detail behind the events. EUP Exchange - June 16, 1-4 pm https://forms.gle/YukxmeaWeX8ntJgj7 SMART Workshops (all in person)https://forms.gle/RcTX9VwWCLzNyBGR9June 17, 8:30 am-noon o'clock, …
The SBSH Scoop | SBA Lender Matchmaking: Deadline TOMORROW!
Looking for financing to grow your business? Don’t go through all the trouble of going here and there. Go to Lender Match Live and talk to them all at once! Here’s your chance to meet face‑to‑face with SBA‑approved lenders ready to support rural small businesses in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.Apply by April 30 2026Work with the SBDC and local business experts to fine‑tune…
Looking for financing to grow your business? Don’t go through all the trouble of going here and there. Go to Lender Match Live and talk to them all at once! Here’s your chance to meet face‑to‑face with SBA‑approved lenders ready to support rural small businesses in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.Apply by April 30 2026Work with the SBDC and local business experts to fine‑tune…
The SBSH Scoop | 2nd Annual Eastern UP Exchange
Date: June 16 | Time: 1:00–4:00 PM Location: LSSU - Lakes Rooms, Sault Ste Marie, MI The Eastern UP SBSH is bringing back the EUP Exchange and brewing up an afternoon of dialogue, feedback, and hands-on guidance. It’s your chance to shape policy, connect with experts, and give your business a healthy boost. Let’s turn policy potholes into growth lanes, with a friendly, practical…
Date: June 16 | Time: 1:00–4:00 PM Location: LSSU - Lakes Rooms, Sault Ste Marie, MI The Eastern UP SBSH is bringing back the EUP Exchange and brewing up an afternoon of dialogue, feedback, and hands-on guidance. It’s your chance to shape policy, connect with experts, and give your business a healthy boost. Let’s turn policy potholes into growth lanes, with a friendly, practical…
The SBSH Scoop | Summer 2026 SMART Sessions!
This summer, SBSH's SMART Sessions are bringing the expertise to you; no travel required. Ten free, one-hour Zoom sessions, Tuesdays from 9-10 am, each packed with practical advice on the topics that help keep your business running well. And if you want to go deeper, one-on-one sessions (on us) may be available to help you put it all into action. Here's what's on the agenda:Available…
This summer, SBSH's SMART Sessions are bringing the expertise to you; no travel required. Ten free, one-hour Zoom sessions, Tuesdays from 9-10 am, each packed with practical advice on the topics that help keep your business running well. And if you want to go deeper, one-on-one sessions (on us) may be available to help you put it all into action. Here's what's on the agenda:Available…
SMART Workshop #6 | Work Smarter Together
Ready to turn your group into a true team? In this hands‑on session with Diane Ratigan‑Schmidt, you’ll uncover what makes your crew click (and what secretly slows them down), spotlight strengths, and sidestep blind spots. Walk away knowing how to tap your team’s full brainpower—so you can stop micromanaging and start truly moving! Date: Wednesday, May 6, 8:30am-Noon
Location: Sault…
Ready to turn your group into a true team? In this hands‑on session with Diane Ratigan‑Schmidt, you’ll uncover what makes your crew click (and what secretly slows them down), spotlight strengths, and sidestep blind spots. Walk away knowing how to tap your team’s full brainpower—so you can stop micromanaging and start truly moving! Date: Wednesday, May 6, 8:30am-Noon
Location: Sault…
SBA | Lender In Person Matchmaking Event - You in?
Looking for financing to grow your business? Here’s your chance to meet face‑to‑face with SBA‑approved lenders ready to support rural small businesses in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Apply by April 30, 2026Work with the SBDC and local business experts to fine‑tune your loan readinessTake part in this exclusive live lender matchmaking event on June 26, 9-11 am (location…
Looking for financing to grow your business? Here’s your chance to meet face‑to‑face with SBA‑approved lenders ready to support rural small businesses in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Apply by April 30, 2026Work with the SBDC and local business experts to fine‑tune your loan readinessTake part in this exclusive live lender matchmaking event on June 26, 9-11 am (location…
The SBSH Scoop | Get Your Support - You Deserve It
Running a business can feel like juggling flaming torches—but you don’t have to do it alone! The Small Business Support Hub grant program connects you with expert guidance to steady, strengthen, and grow your business. Start with a free, confidential 30‑minute conversation with SBSH Liaison Miche Rayment, your go‑to matchmaker for business expertise. Together, you’ll uncover the…
Running a business can feel like juggling flaming torches—but you don’t have to do it alone! The Small Business Support Hub grant program connects you with expert guidance to steady, strengthen, and grow your business. Start with a free, confidential 30‑minute conversation with SBSH Liaison Miche Rayment, your go‑to matchmaker for business expertise. Together, you’ll uncover the…
The SBSH Scoop | Drop-In Business Connect
Running a business can feel like juggling flaming torches; all this while balancing on one foot! You don’t have to do it alone. The SBSH grant programs are here to connect you with the expert help you need to keep things running (and maybe even growing) smoothly. Start with a free, confidential 30‑minute conversation with Miche; she’s your SBSH Liaison and match‑maker…
Running a business can feel like juggling flaming torches; all this while balancing on one foot! You don’t have to do it alone. The SBSH grant programs are here to connect you with the expert help you need to keep things running (and maybe even growing) smoothly. Start with a free, confidential 30‑minute conversation with Miche; she’s your SBSH Liaison and match‑maker…
The SBSH Scoop | Marketing Bootcamp Coming Right Up!
Only a few seats left for this fast‑moving, high‑impact workshop with marketing strategist Matt Monte. In just 3.5 hours, you’ll cut through the noise and build a practical marketing plan that actually fits your business. Together, you’ll refine your audience, sharpen your message, and map out clear next steps for reaching customers—plus gain direct insight and connections…
Only a few seats left for this fast‑moving, high‑impact workshop with marketing strategist Matt Monte. In just 3.5 hours, you’ll cut through the noise and build a practical marketing plan that actually fits your business. Together, you’ll refine your audience, sharpen your message, and map out clear next steps for reaching customers—plus gain direct insight and connections…
The SBSH Scoop | Two Workshops Coming Up to the UP
Smart Workshop #6 | Work Smarter Together Tired of the “we talked about this!” loop? In this hands‑on 3.5‑hour SMART Workshop, you’ll swap miscommunication for momentum using a Whole‑Brain Framework that helps teams act—and think—together. You’ll pinpoint strengths, uncover blind spots, and walk out with three essentials: 1) a Teamwork & Collaboration Agreement, 2) a…
Smart Workshop #6 | Work Smarter Together Tired of the “we talked about this!” loop? In this hands‑on 3.5‑hour SMART Workshop, you’ll swap miscommunication for momentum using a Whole‑Brain Framework that helps teams act—and think—together. You’ll pinpoint strengths, uncover blind spots, and walk out with three essentials: 1) a Teamwork & Collaboration Agreement, 2) a…
The SBSH Scoop | Last 2 Winter SMART Sessions
These two one-hour sessions are the last two until the Summer Series SMART Sessions kick off on the 9th of June. Mariah Goos - In just 60 minutes, our SBDC Superstar delivers the critical questions and a simple framework to get your year in gear. We know you’re busy making moves—that’s why this session is designed to fit your "on-the-go" life without the "business" headache. Your…
These two one-hour sessions are the last two until the Summer Series SMART Sessions kick off on the 9th of June. Mariah Goos - In just 60 minutes, our SBDC Superstar delivers the critical questions and a simple framework to get your year in gear. We know you’re busy making moves—that’s why this session is designed to fit your "on-the-go" life without the "business" headache. Your…
April 22, 2026 | 8 AM - 5 PM | Sault Ste. Marie Country Club, 1901 Riverside Dr, Sault Ste. Marie, MI A celebration of space day, built to ignite discussions and partnerships between education, industry, and local talent! Join us in Sault Ste. Marie on April 22, 2026 for a first-of-its-kind conference highlighting the talent and technology positioning our region as a global leader in space innovation. From NASA partnerships…
The SBSH Scoop | Terminating Business Contracts the Smart Way
SMART Session #9: Tuesday, March 10 9-10 a.m. Let’s be honest: saying goodbye to a contractor, vendor, or even a “difficult” customer can feel like a legal minefield. But ending a business relationship doesn’t have to be a messy breakup. Join us on Zoom for SMART Session #9 with longtime legal expert Zach Meyer who will help you navigate the "fine print" of…
SMART Session #9: Tuesday, March 10 9-10 a.m. Let’s be honest: saying goodbye to a contractor, vendor, or even a “difficult” customer can feel like a legal minefield. But ending a business relationship doesn’t have to be a messy breakup. Join us on Zoom for SMART Session #9 with longtime legal expert Zach Meyer who will help you navigate the "fine print" of…
The SBSH Scoop | Veterans & Allies - Time to Connect
We have an incredibly important and exciting event coming up next week, and we want to personally invite you to be a part of it! We believe in supporting every member of our business community, and that especially includes the brave individuals who have served our country. Did you know that 7 to 13 percent of the Eastern UP is made up of Veterans? That means there could be as…
We have an incredibly important and exciting event coming up next week, and we want to personally invite you to be a part of it! We believe in supporting every member of our business community, and that especially includes the brave individuals who have served our country. Did you know that 7 to 13 percent of the Eastern UP is made up of Veterans? That means there could be as…
The SBSH Scoop | Hey, would you like to go on a date?
We know your time is your most valuable asset, and honestly, we’re just impressed you’re keeping most of the plates spinning. There is zero judgment here—whether your books are a masterpiece or a "work in progress," we’re just here to help you level up at your own pace. Think of our SMART Sessions as a first date. We aren’t asking for a long-term commitment; we just want to…
We know your time is your most valuable asset, and honestly, we’re just impressed you’re keeping most of the plates spinning. There is zero judgment here—whether your books are a masterpiece or a "work in progress," we’re just here to help you level up at your own pace. Think of our SMART Sessions as a first date. We aren’t asking for a long-term commitment; we just want to…
The SBSH Scoop | Wilderness First Aid Certification
The Upper Peninsula offers world-class outdoor experiences, but as any seasoned guide knows, the wilderness is as unpredictable as it is beautiful. To help you provide the safest, most professional service possible, the SBSH grant program is bringing Wilderness First Aid (WFA) Certification directly to Sault Ste. Marie! You'll get this $250 value free of charge. It's on us!
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The Upper Peninsula offers world-class outdoor experiences, but as any seasoned guide knows, the wilderness is as unpredictable as it is beautiful. To help you provide the safest, most professional service possible, the SBSH grant program is bringing Wilderness First Aid (WFA) Certification directly to Sault Ste. Marie! You'll get this $250 value free of charge. It's on us!
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