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1st Gear: Retool Career Portfolios

February 5
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
February 6
9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Shifting Forward
Transforming careers to lead and manage small business growth

February 12
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
February 13
9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.


Small Business Skills Focus, Part 1
Strategies for scaling business growth through lean production and supply chain management
March 5
11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
March 6
9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Small Business Skills Focus, Part 2
Accounting and financing in growing small businesses Marketing and strategic customer relationship management

March 19
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
March 20
9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Business Levers
Strategic planning and implementation with organizational culture, team development, and professional business networking skills

2nd Gear: Test Trials

March 24-27
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
3-day intensive Small Business Growth Simulation
April 2, 2010
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Simulation After Action Review
April 5-May 21
Pro Bono Small Business Growth Practicum

April 30-May 21


Mock job interviews following practicum completion

3rd Gear: Launch Point Readiness

May 21
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

May 27
5 - 7 p.m.

June 7/8
Reinventing Career


Graduation and Showcase Celebration


Program Feedback and Exit Interviews

Ann Arbor SPARK Starting Your Own Business Program

(required attendance at one):
3rd Friday of each month

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