Livingston Business Hub

04/07/2026

Most small businesses don’t think they have an HR problem until something goes wrong.

Maybe it’s a bad hire that doesn’t work out, an employee who leaves sooner than expected, or a situation that could have been handled better with the right systems in place. These moments cost time, energy, and often more money than expected.

That’s exactly why we created The HR Playbook Series.

This 5-part workshop is designed for business owners and teams who are managing HR on their own and want to do it right from the start, not after issues arise.

Session 1: Attracting & Hiring
Friday, April 10
8:30 – 10:00 AM | The HUB

The foundation of a strong team is not just finding someone who can do the job, but finding someone who will stay and grow with your business.

In this session, we’ll walk through how to clearly define what you’re looking for, create job descriptions that attract the right candidates, ask effective and legal interview questions, and understand how to balance intuition with sound decision-making.

Throughout the full series, we’ll also cover onboarding and delegation, performance conversations, feedback and accountability, and the policies and processes that help protect your business long-term.

If you’re currently handling HR yourself, this is an opportunity to build a more confident and structured approach moving forward.

👉 Register: https://chamber.howell.org/events/details/the-hr-playbook-24377

04/06/2026

Sometimes what you need isn’t another webinar or resource…
it’s a real conversation with someone who gets it.
Someone who’s been where you are and can offer a clear, outside perspective.

That’s what Livingston Business Hub Office Hours are for.

Whether you’re working through a sales challenge, looking to grow your business, or just feeling stuck on your next move, this is your space to talk it through and gain clarity.

📆 In-person with Jason Tracey
Mondays
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

👉 Schedule with Jason:
https://link.ddmdigital.com/widget/bookings/connection-zoom0bw80sqq98kw

📆 Virtual with Kevin Suboski
Entrepreneurial Leadership Coach

👉 Schedule with Kevin:
https://kevinsuboski.as.me/schedule/08a3880d/appointment/13654206/calendar/3771243?appointmentTypeIds[]=13654206

No pressure. No pitch. Just real support for where you’re at.

04/01/2026

Motivation fades.
Mobilization lasts.

Join us at the Livingston Business Hub for this Entrepreneurs EDGE session with Kevin Suboski and explore a different way to lead.

Great leaders don’t push people forward.
They create environments where people step forward on their own.

Many entrepreneurs believe leadership means constantly motivating their team, encouraging, reminding, and driving progress. But motivation fades.

Real leadership is about mobilization. It’s about building a culture where initiative, ownership, and momentum happen naturally.

At the next Entrepreneurs EDGE Leadership session, we’ll explore how to make that shift.

In Don’t Motivate, Mobilize: Inspiring Action Without Pushing or Pulling, you’ll learn how to:
• Create conditions where initiative takes hold
• Build true ownership, not just compliance
• Remove barriers that keep teams stuck
• Maintain momentum without carrying it all yourself

If you’re looking to build a stronger, more engaged team, without the constant pressure, this conversation is for you.

📅 Thursday, April 9
⏰ 3:30 – 5:00 PM
📍 Livingston Business Hub

Learn more and register:
🔗 https://chamber.howell.org/events/details/entrepreneurs-edge-group-presents-how-to-be-a-great-leader-23732

03/30/2026

If you’re building a business, this is a conversation worth being in.
We’re kicking off our Small Business Series at the Hub with SBA 101, designed to help you better understand the resources available to support your growth.

👉 Save your seat: https://chamber.howell.org/events/details/hub-small-business-series-24422

Access to capital and the right resources can make a significant difference for entrepreneurs and small business owners.

The Howell Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to host SBA Programs and Services Training (SBA 101) with Anthony Lewis, OMS Specialist with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

This session will introduce business owners to the many ways the SBA supports small businesses, including access to capital, business counseling, government contracting opportunities, and disaster recovery programs. It’s a valuable opportunity to better understand the free resources available to help businesses start, grow, and succeed.

This workshop also kicks off a three-part Small Business Series, which will continue with:
• Getting in the Mind of a Lender: The Five C’s of Credit
• Deep Dive: SBA Lending Programs

📅 April 15
⏰ 9:00 – 10:30 AM
📍 Livingston Business Hub
132 E. Washington St, Howell, MI

Learn more and register:
🔗 https://chamber.howell.org/events/details/hub-small-business-series-24422

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03/28/2026

We can’t wait to have Jen and Julia at the HUB! ✨
If you’re figuring out hiring, onboarding, and “people stuff” as you go, this one's for you. Don’t wait to grab your spot, this series will fill.

Save you seat 👉https://chamber.howell.org/events/details/the-hr-playbook-04-17-2026-24378

03/25/2026

If you feel like you are constantly pushing people to get things done, you are not alone.

Many leaders fall into the same pattern. Encouraging, reminding, following up. Trying to keep everything moving.

It works for a while. Then it gets exhausting.

What if leadership did not have to feel like that?

At the next Entrepreneurs EDGE session, we will explore a different approach:

Don’t Motivate, Mobilize
Inspiring Action Without Pushing or Pulling

This conversation focuses on how to create an environment where people naturally take initiative, build ownership, and sustain momentum without constant pressure.

We will dig into:
• Why motivation fades but mobilization lasts
• How to create real ownership on your team
• What keeps people stuck in a passive state
• How trust, clarity, and shared purpose drive momentum

If you are building a team or trying to create forward movement in your business, this is a conversation worth being in.

📅 Thursday, April 9
⏰ 3:30 to 5:00 PM
📍 Howell Area Chamber

Learn more and register:
🔗 https://howell.org

03/24/2026

Hiring the right person isn’t just about filling a role, it’s about building a team that will stay and grow with your business.

This session focuses on moving beyond guesswork and toward a repeatable, effective, and legally sound hiring process.

You’ll walk through practical areas including:
• Defining culture through behaviors, not just “fit”
• What makes a job description attract (or repel) strong candidates
• When to trust your instincts and when to question them
• How to ask behavior-based interview questions that reveal real skills while staying compliant

This is part of HR 101: From Hire to High Performance, a 5-part workshop designed for leaders who want practical, immediately applicable tools to strengthen their teams and improve performance.

HR Playbook: Attracting & Hiring Talented People
📅 Friday, April 10, 2026
🕒 8:30 – 10:00 AM
📍 The HUB

🔗 Register here: https://chamber.howell.org/events/details/the-hr-playbook-24377

03/19/2026

🌟 Partner Spotlight: Kevin Suboski 🌟
Entrepreneurial Leadership Coach | Founder, Livingston Entrepreneurship Academy

Q: How do you define success for yourself, your businesses, and your work in the community?
A: I’ve been committed to loving my work for the last 20 years. I once grew an IT business to 30 people and realized I wasn’t enjoying the work—the impact just wasn’t satisfying. In my first business, success was measured by the usual metrics, especially money. Today, I’m much more motivated by impact. That’s one of the things I love about working with the Livingston Business Hub and the Howell Chamber team, it has significantly expanded my ability to make a meaningful impact.

Kevin’s perspective reflects a powerful shift many entrepreneurs experience,moving beyond traditional measures of success toward work that creates real value for people, businesses, and the community.

Learn more about Kevin and the Livingston Entrepreneurship Academy: https://livingstonbusinesshub.com/livingston-entrepreneurship-academy/

03/18/2026

Starting a business comes with a lot of questions, especially when it comes to funding, resources, and where to begin.

That’s why we’re kicking off our Small Business Series with SBA 101: Programs & Services, a session designed to help entrepreneurs better understand the tools available to support their growth.

Led by Anthony Lewis of the U.S. Small Business Administration, this workshop will walk through how the SBA supports small businesses through capital access, business counseling, contracting opportunities, and disaster recovery resources.

If you’re in the early stages of building your business, or looking to grow, this is a great opportunity to learn about free resources that can help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

📅 Wednesday, April 15
⏰ 9:00 – 10:00 AM
📍 Howell Area Chamber
132 E. Washington St, Howell

💡 Free to attend

Learn more and register:
🔗 https://chamber.howell.org/events/details/hub-small-business-series-24422

03/17/2026

Hiring the right person isn’t just about filling a position. It’s about building a team that will grow with your business.

Too often, hiring decisions come down to a resume, a quick interview, and a gut feeling. But without a clear process, those decisions can lead to costly turnover, mismatched expectations, and missed opportunities.

That’s why we’re kicking off the HR 101 Workshop Series with Workshop 1: Attracting & Hiring, a session focused on building a smarter, more intentional hiring strategy.

We’ll explore how to define the behaviors that shape your company culture, write job descriptions that attract the right candidates, and ask interview questions that uncover real skills while staying legally compliant.

Because great teams don’t happen by chance, they’re built with intention.

📅 Friday, April 10
⏰ 8:30 – 10:00 AM
📍 Howell Area Chamber – 132 E. Washington St, Howell

Learn more and register:
🔗 https://chamber.howell.org/events/details/the-hr-playbook-24377