Save The Date – February 16, 2023
Annual Meeting
Each year, the members of Operation Action U.P. and the business community from across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula gather to review the accomplishments of the past year and cast the vision for the next.
The Operation Action U.P Excellence Awards recognize up to four outstanding for-profit businesses that have contributed to the economic well-being of the Upper Peninsula. At the Annual Meeting, these award winners will have the opportunity to spotlight their business and say thanks to the individuals or organizations who nominated them in this competitive award process.
SBAM/OAUP Business Success Summit
Join the OAUP Board of Directors and Small Business Association of Michigan at the second Business Success Summit immediately following the Annual Meeting! The Business Success Summit is a great opportunity for employers or employees to grow professional development skills, network, and build meaningful business relationships at no cost. Stay tuned for more details on the summit!
Sessions:
The U.P.’s Unique Opportunities in Outdoor Recreation
Cyber Attack – Protecting Your Business from Savvy Hackers
Leadership Strategies for Challenging Times
Networking Reception Hosted by Small Business Association of Michigan
The day will end with a Networking Reception hosted by the Small Business Association of Michigan. Food and drinks will be provided along with a brief presentation. More details to come!
Event Details
Date/Time: Thursday, February 16, 2023 | 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location: Northern Center Ballrooms at Northern Michigan University (1401 Presque Isle Ave in Marquette). Click here for a map.
Speakers and Panelists:
Sarah Lucas, Director of the Michigan Office of Rural Development
Brian Calley, President and CEO at SBAM
Adam Simonsen, Account Executive at Integris
Rick Popp, Author, Speaker, and Leadership Consultant
Vince Nystrom, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Fund Development at InvestUP
Glenn Stevens, Executive Director, MICHauto
Michael Sadler, Risk Advisor, VAST
Joe Thiel, CEO, Innovate Marquette SmartZone
Doug Miller, Director of the Upper Peninsula Cybersecurity Institute at NMU
Did you miss the 2021 meeting? Click here to check out last year’s meeting!
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