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2020 Business Expo: Learning Stage Webinars

The 2020 Business Expo brought together companies, business leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals across the Northwestern Michigan region to share, explore, and learn from one another. The new virtual platform allowed exhibitors and attendees alike, to share ideas, exhibit products and services, and network with one another.

A large portion of this year’s Business Expo was the Learning Stage Webinars, a series of engaging discussions. The Learning Stage Webinars offered professional development on topics ranging from digital marketing to taxes during the coronavirus pandemic.

If you were unable to attend the 2020 Business Expo, or if you missed any of the Learning Stage Webinars, Traverse Connect has compiled the recordings here for you to view:


“Networking Reimagined: How to Build Professional Relationships in a Meaningful Way”
Speaker: Heather Hollick | Teacher, Writer, Speaker, Coach


“Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z: Multigenerational Teamsin the Modern Workplace”
Speaker:  Ellie Hudson  |  Diversity & Inclusion Strategist


“How to Make Work-From-Anywhere Work for Your Business”
Speakers: Kate Hogan & Gretchen Overbeek  |  Hagerty


“Building Resiliency During a Time of Uncertainty”
Speaker: Kathy Grinsteiner  |  Provider Relations Manager, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan


“2020: In a Year of Uncertainty, Taxes are Still Certain.  Let’s Get Planning!”
Speakers: Kimberly Schwaiger and Matt Grigsby  |  Rehmann


“Digital Marketing, Beyond the Basics: How Digital Marketing Can Impact the Entire Marketing Communications Mix”
Speaker: Fernando Mesa  |  CEO/Owner – Oneupweb


“Future for Frontliners at NMC – Scholarship Program for Essential Workers”
Speaker: Cathryn Clearhout  |  Director of Admissions, Northwestern Michigan College


Thank you to our presenting sponsor, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for their support.