Wed, Mar 26, 2025 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT
Did you know that most of the predictors of employee success are related to culture? Interpersonal dynamics like having a friend at work, trusting your managers, and understanding how your work impacts your colleagues are all critical components of healthy engagement and retention. So how can you infuse more opportunities for engagement and connection into the day-to-day work experience?
This session will share strategies to foster an environment where employees make friends, feel mutual trust and respect, and stay motivated to perform their best, including:
May 15, 2025
Join us for the 29th Annual Women Thrive Conference. The MichBusiness Women Thrive Conference is a day of celebration, informative panel discussions, facilitated networking opportunities, and knowledge-sharing. It is advised by a distinguished board of businesswomen and community leaders.
Max Out Fitness owner Jermaine Branner won both the Existing Business prize ($10,000) and the audience's People's Choice prize ($5000) in the Aug. 30 "Pitch 'N Pontiac" live business pitch competition hosted by CEED Lending at The Crofoot in Pontiac. Amber Johnson, owner of Gourmet Fresh Prep, won the Startup prize ($5000).
Pontiac small business owners competed for $35K in prizes in the Pitch ‘N Pontiac live business pitch competition, hosted by CEED Lending. Sponsored by Chemical Bank, Oakland County Business Finance Corporation and the Oakland County Department of Economic Development and Community Affairs.
Max Out Fitness owner Jermaine Branner won both the Existing Business prize ($10,000) and the audience’s People’s Choice prize ($5000) in the Aug. 30 “Pitch ‘N Pontiac” live business pitch competition hosted by CEED Lending at The Crofoot in Pontiac. Amber Johnson, owner of Gourmet Fresh Prep, won the Startup prize ($5000).L-R: Belinda Turner Dubois, CEED Small Business Lender; Laura Castone, Chemical Bank Community Development Manager; Jermaine Branner, Max Out Fitness owner; Greg Doyle, Supervisor, Oakland County One Stop Shop; and Thomas Kimble, Master of Ceremonies.
