We participate in many countywide events, including the Oakland County Economic Outlook, a great networking event for Oakland County business leaders.
Quitters Never Win & Winners Never Quit – Who Are You? Let’s Win Together Why Attend: Gain insights from entrepreneurs
This session is designed to raise small business owners’ awareness of legal employment practices and policies to avoid fines and
A free, one hour, coffee-fueled, community-driven entrepreneur presentation event held weekly at 9:00am in person at Incubizo, Ferndale, MI or
Take the guesswork out of customer acquisition with Precision Prospecting. This workshop empowers entrepreneurs to strategically identify, understand, and engage
Join Global Keynote Speaker and Risk Strategist Princess Castleberry, in partnership with Oakland Thrive, for an immersive and dynamic workshop
Participants in this interactive workshop will learn the types of credit available to a small business owner including lines of
A free, one hour, coffee-fueled, community-driven entrepreneur presentation event held weekly at 9:00am in person at Incubizo, Ferndale, MI or
Thriving Together A Wellness Workshop for Small Business Owners Join us for a special evening dedicated to you, the
This interactive workshop provides an overview of insurance types available for small businesses. Participants will gain an understanding of how
Technology Risks and Mitigation Strategies for Small Businesses In a world where cyber threats are constantly evolving, businesses and individuals
A free, one hour, coffee-fueled, community-driven entrepreneur presentation event held weekly at 9:00am in person at Incubizo, Ferndale, MI or
Discover how Microsoft Copilot can enhance productivity by automating routine tasks, generating content, and offering smart suggestions across apps like
This legal workshop series is designed to help small business owners confidently navigate the legal essentials of starting, managing, and
A free, one hour, coffee-fueled, community-driven entrepreneur presentation event held weekly at 9:00am in person at Incubizo, Ferndale, MI or
If your business has heart, hustle, and a half-working Instagram, but you’re still wondering where the heck the customers are
Understanding what’s happening on your website doesn’t require a tech degree, but if you want to grow your business effectively,
This interactive seminar will introduce the fundamentals of intellectual property (IP), including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Attendees will
In times of economic uncertainty, resilience is not optional-it is essential. In this dynamic, interactive 2-hour workshop, Dr. Brenda Oldham
Navigating employment laws can be challenging, especially for small teams. This workshop will break down Michigan’s Earned Sick Time Act
Participants will learn the eight parts of a business plan and what to consider when writing their business plan, including
Empowering Beauty Professionals to Connect, Collaborate, and Grow is more than a networking event—it’s a celebration of passion, purpose, and
Access to capital remains one of the biggest challenges for small business owners. This workshop is designed to demystify the
Align Your Customers’ Voice with Your Brand Learn how to weave your customers’ voices into the very fabric of your
Join us for an interactive workshop with Jessica Smith from JLS Services, where you’ll learn how to streamline your small
Participants in this interactive workshop will learn the types of credit available to a small business owner including lines of
This interactive workshop provides an overview of insurance types available for small businesses. Participants will gain an understanding of how
Access to capital remains one of the biggest challenges for small business owners. This workshop is designed to demystify the
Join us for an interactive workshop with Jessica Smith from JLS Services, where you’ll learn how to streamline your small
Quitters Never Win & Winners Never Quit – Who Are You? Let’s Win Together Why Attend: Gain insights from entrepreneurs
In times of economic uncertainty, resilience is not optional-it is essential. In this dynamic, interactive 2-hour workshop, Dr. Brenda Oldham
Participants will learn the eight parts of a business plan and what to consider when writing their business plan, including
This session is designed to raise small business owners’ awareness of legal employment practices and policies to avoid fines and
Navigating employment laws can be challenging, especially for small teams. This workshop will break down Michigan’s Earned Sick Time Act
Join Global Keynote Speaker and Risk Strategist Princess Castleberry, in partnership with Oakland Thrive, for an immersive and dynamic workshop
Technology Risks and Mitigation Strategies for Small Businesses In a world where cyber threats are constantly evolving, businesses and individuals
Discover how Microsoft Copilot can enhance productivity by automating routine tasks, generating content, and offering smart suggestions across apps like
Understanding what’s happening on your website doesn’t require a tech degree, but if you want to grow your business effectively,
Take the guesswork out of customer acquisition with Precision Prospecting. This workshop empowers entrepreneurs to strategically identify, understand, and engage
If your business has heart, hustle, and a half-working Instagram, but you’re still wondering where the heck the customers are
Understanding what’s happening on your website doesn’t require a tech degree, but if you want to grow your business effectively,
Align Your Customers’ Voice with Your Brand Learn how to weave your customers’ voices into the very fabric of your
This session is designed to raise small business owners’ awareness of legal employment practices and policies to avoid fines and
This interactive workshop provides an overview of insurance types available for small businesses. Participants will gain an understanding of how
This legal workshop series is designed to help small business owners confidently navigate the legal essentials of starting, managing, and
This interactive seminar will introduce the fundamentals of intellectual property (IP), including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Attendees will
A free, one hour, coffee-fueled, community-driven entrepreneur presentation event held weekly at 9:00am in person at Incubizo, Ferndale, MI or
A free, one hour, coffee-fueled, community-driven entrepreneur presentation event held weekly at 9:00am in person at Incubizo, Ferndale, MI or
A free, one hour, coffee-fueled, community-driven entrepreneur presentation event held weekly at 9:00am in person at Incubizo, Ferndale, MI or
A free, one hour, coffee-fueled, community-driven entrepreneur presentation event held weekly at 9:00am in person at Incubizo, Ferndale, MI or
A free, one hour, coffee-fueled, community-driven entrepreneur presentation event held weekly at 9:00am in person at Incubizo, Ferndale, MI or
A free, one hour, coffee-fueled, community-driven entrepreneur presentation event held weekly at 9:00am in person at Incubizo, Ferndale, MI or
A free, one hour, coffee-fueled, community-driven entrepreneur presentation event held weekly at 9:00am in person at Incubizo, Ferndale, MI or
A free, one hour, coffee-fueled, community-driven entrepreneur presentation event held weekly at 9:00am in person at Incubizo, Ferndale, MI or
Empowering Beauty Professionals to Connect, Collaborate, and Grow is more than a networking event—it’s a celebration of passion, purpose, and
Founder & Managing Partner, Whitmer Law Office
President and Consultant, Emery HR LLC
HR & Change Management Consultant
Client Manager
President of Motor City Woman and Kinnie Media Group
Founder & Owner
CEO of Castleberry Global
CPA, Partner - Plante Moran
Principal and Managing Partner
Modern Media Design
Owner and Co-Owner of Stalt Financial Planning and Wealth Management
Michigan Sr. IRS Stakeholder Liaison Area 3
CPA / Founder
Economic Advancement, Growth, and Sustainability
Owner of Melonie Summers Creative LLC
Fractional CMO & Digital Marketing Strategist
Founder of Bookkeeper 4 Hire
Principal Consultant
CEO of L.M. Jones & Associates
Oakland Thrive creates and hosts a wide variety of county-wide economic development and business events. We work with a variety of partners, including Oakland County to host, support, and create events to support the Oakland County business community. These events include innovative programs to fill gaps in the economic development/business ecosystem of the county and bring together business groups to “cross pollinate” to share best practices, ideas, and support.
We participate in many countywide events, including the Oakland County Economic Outlook, a great networking event for Oakland County business leaders.
We participate in many local, state, national and international level conferences and trade shows. This year, Oakland Thrive is involved in the planning of the opening reception of the Vehicle and Transportation Technology Innovation Meetings, an international B2B forum for innovations in automotive and mobility.
Oakland Thrive helps businesses connect with each other and the partners who can help them.
Thrive Connect is a series of Resource Fairs connecting vendors and resources with the small business community. Topics include: -Workforce Development -Small Business Resources -Matchmaking Events
Oakland Thrive’s Business Forward program offers a variety of trainings tailored for the Oakland County Small Business owner on specific topics such as: -Social Media Training -Commercial Real Estate -Credit and Capital -Franchising -Government Contracting -Certified Business (Women, Minority, Veteran)
Thank you to everyone who came out to Oakland Thrive’s 2nd Annual Golf Scramble. Such a terrific success! A great big thank you to our sponsors for their support of a thriving economy in Oakland County!
Thank you to everyone who came out to Oakland Thrive’s 2nd Annual Golf Scramble. Such a terrific success! A great big thank you to our sponsors for their support of a thriving economy in Oakland County!
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