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Small Business and Advocacy

Name: Small Business and Advocacy
Start: 2026-10-09T08:15:00-04:00
End: 2026-10-09T10:00:00-04:00
Location: Detroit Regional Chamber

$25 for Chamber Members and $50 for Future Members

Please note, a non-refundable 3% processing fee will be added to all credit card and debit card payments.

Join the Detroit Regional Chamber on Friday, Oct. 9, from 8:15-10 a.m., for the next Small Business and Advocacy program.

Designed specifically for small business leaders, this event delivers timely insights, practical resources, and valuable connections to help your business navigate change and stay competitive.

October’s program will feature:

- An election preview from the Chamber’s Vice President of Public Policy and Business Advocacy, Brian J. Shoaf
- An expert panel covering timely small business topics:
  - Brand awareness through storytelling, partner engagement, and social media with Franco
  - Affordable healthcare with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  - Tax policy and HR with Trion Solutions

Reserve your spot today to access the conversations, expertise, and resources that help small businesses succeed.

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Meet the Speakers

- Nikki Little, Co-Owner, Co-Shareholder, and Chief Marketing Officer, Franco
- Yaniv Robin, Senior Director, Commercial Employer Product Portfolio, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
- Brian J. Shoaf, Vice President, Public Policy and Business Advocacy, Detroit Regional Chamber
- Craig Vanderburg, Chief Operating Officer, Trion Solutions

Thank you to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for sponsoring this event.

Accessibility Accommodations

The Detroit Regional Chamber is committed to making events accessible to everyone. If you require accommodations to fully participate in this event, please contact Pilar Doakes at pdoakes@detroitchamber.com or 313.596.0344. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.