Signature Events

Signature Events

Whether it’s covering the most pressing business needs, helping identify emerging trends and best practices, growing your connections or network, and so much more — there’s something for everyone in our Signature Events. Each series or event also highlights the work of the business community and helps engage teams and key stakeholders.

January 23, 2025

Michigan ATHENA Series

The in-demand and fast-growing Michigan ATHENA Series is a program centered on empowering women at all career levels by providing opportunities to learn, collaborate and network. MI ATHENA programming consistently draws maximum capacity crowds and consists of free, virtual webinars on key and emerging topics, plus our in-person Michigan ATHENA Leadership Summit. New this year are in-person networking opportunities around the state to help build meaningful relationships with fellow business and community leaders. Programming is focused on the ATHENA Leadership Model which identifies eight distinct characteristics women can use to lead: living authentically, continually learning, advocating fiercely, acting courageously, fostering collaboration, building relationships, giving back, and celebrating.

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March 11, 2025

MiBiz360: Talent & HR Series

This enhanced series is a hot commodity in 2025. It features everything related to operations, human resources, talent, workforce development, and more. Attendees join us each month for an educational webinar featuring pressing issues facing Michigan’s businesses, plus an annual in-person summit. Each opportunity offers SHRM and HRCI continuing education credits, along with additional access and Q&A with experts in the field. This is the perfect place for sponsors to demonstrate thought leadership or their supportive products and services.

  • February 13, 2025 - Webinar - Building Trust: A Foundation of Effective Leadership
  • March 11, 2025 - In Person Summit (East Lansing, MI)
  • March 13, 2025 - Webinar - Hiring and Firing in 2025: Implementing Best Practices and Avoiding Pitfalls
  • April 10, 2025 - Webinar - Protecting Your Workplace: Complying with EEOC's New Harassment Guidance
  • May 8, 2025 - Webinar - Leading Your Team to Thrive, Not Just Survive | Engaging, Developing and Retaining Talent
  • June 12, 2025 - Webinar
  • July 10, 2025 - Webinar
  • August 14, 2025 - Webinar
  • September 11, 2025 - Webinar
  • October 9, 2025 - Webinar
  • November 13, 2025 - Webinar
  • December 11, 2025 - Webinar

May 7, 2025

Chamber Day

This unique event – the Chamber’s spin on a “lobby day” – brings together business leaders, government affairs professionals and local and regional chambers of commerce to interact with policymakers about key issues facing Michigan employers and communities while exploring what’s next for our Great Lakes State. This event sells out fast every year.

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November 12, 2025

The State of Michigan Business – A 2026 Outlook

Join business and community leaders, along with prominent subject matter experts, for a deeper dive into the state's economic competitiveness and what Michigan employers can expect in the coming year. This event will examine the current state of Michigan's business climate and discuss strategies for job growth and development. Packed with thought-provoking and actionable information and data, it's just what you need to jump start conversations with clients and colleagues and help guide your decision making now and into 2026.

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