County hosting 3rd annual Small Business Fair
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submitted by Cheranissa Williams, Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development
The Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development is hosting their third annual Small Business Fair on Friday, March 14. This year’s fair will connect local entrepreneurs with resources to help their business flourish. The fair is for anyone interested in entrepreneurship and will feature resources for those in any step of the business process. The event is free and will take place in person at Washtenaw Community College in the Morris Lawrence Building on East Huron River Drive from 9am to 4pm on Friday, March 14. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Last year’s fair served almost 100 entrepreneurs with nearly 20 local organizations coming to speak and offer their services to attendees. This year’s fair will include speakers, a resource fair, a panel discussion, multiple workshop offerings, and time dedicated to networking. Current vendors include:
- Washtenaw County
- Washtenaw Community College Entrepreneurship Center
- Michigan Small Business Development Center
- A2Y Regional Chamber
- Ann Arbor Spark
- University of Michigan Procurement
- 1 Million Cups
- Huntington Bank
- S.C.O.R.E.
- Growing Hope
- CDC Small Business Finance
“The better prepared that small business owners and entrepreneurs are when they are seeking capital, the more likely it is that the process will go smoother and quicker,” said Jennifer Moon, a Michigan-based loan officer with CDC Small Business Finance, part of the Momentus Capital branded family of organizations. “I encourage anyone who is thinking of starting a business or scaling up their business to attend the Washtenaw County Expo to gain valuable information and insight from industry experts.”
Anyone is welcome to attend, regardless of what stage their small business is in. There will be resources available to those with just an idea for a business ranging to those who have an established business. The Small Business Fair is a free event for all ages and aims to be an educational opportunity for folks to connect and get the help they have been looking for.
The 2025 Small Business Fair will take place on Friday, March 14, from 9am to 4pm, at Washtenaw Community College, Morris Lawrence Building, located at 4800 E Huron River Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48105. If you plan to attend, please register here: bit.ly/4aajyug
To learn more, please contact Cheranissa Williams at williamsch@washtenaw.org.
The Office of Community and Economic Development works to ensure that everyone can fully participate in our community and our economy. They hope to shift the county’s economic opportunity strategy to support entrepreneurs and small business owners of color, upward mobility and job training for residents, and the removal of barriers around housing and transportation.
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