Events

Lakerpalooza, an annual information and resource fair at Lake Superior State University, will welcome students to the twin-Sault community for its 13th year. Area businesses, non-profit organizations and service groups are invited to participate. The event is also open to the public. Lakerpalooza has become one of more popular parts of “Laker Week,” several days of special events that start off the new academic year. This year’s Lakerpalooza will be held from 12:30-3 p.m. on Aug. 28 in the Norris Center and Student Activity Center. Registration deadline for vendors and informational displays is noon on Friday, Aug. 21. Register online… Read More »

Understanding a handful of best practices for running effective meetings can improve meeting productivity and effectiveness. Having a grasp of parliamentary procedure, following board rules and agendas, and respecting member roles can make everyone better leaders. When leaders exhibit such skills and follow the rules the public will too. This workshop will cover: – Basics of parliamentary principles and procedure – Board Rules – Decorum in debate – Rules for public comment – Making motions – Meeting agendas – Roles of members – Minutes The workshop will also include ample opportunity to ask questions and share experiences, plus activities to… Read More »

Co.Starters, a 9-session program based around the Business Model Canvas to be held in Sault Ste Marie and Escanaba, has been moved back a week to begin on Weds April 22.  (6 to 9 pm).  This will be facilitated by Eric Becks (LSSU) and Josh Billington (SBDC) in Sault Ste Marie. The 2-Day Ideation Boot Camp at Bay College (thanks to Lori Shea and Robert Pontius of Bay College, co-facilitated by Jim Baker of MTU) is April 30 & May 1.  More information and registration at www.SproutLab.org

Are you an innovator? Explore the commercial potential of your agribusiness idea! We’re looking for engineers, inventors, fabricators, designers, growers, producers, tinkerers, hackers …innovators from all backgrounds. Come to a Sprout Lab 2-day Ideation Boot Camp and discover how to commercialize your innovation. Th/Fri, March 26 & 27, Escanaba 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily $149 per person / $25 students & FFA members More at SproutLab.org. Questions?  Contact Julie Cowie, 269-214-1227  cowiej@gvsu.edu