The Future of Small Business in Michigan (Virtual)

In light of the growing societal upheaval due to COVID-19, small businesses in Michigan are facing an unprecedented threat. What’s next?

In a time of widespread unemployment and economic disruption due to the threat of COVID-19, many in Michigan are worried about the long-term impact on the well-being and livelihood of millions of Michiganders. Small businesses, and those that they employ, have been particularly hard hit in the past month.

Join AF chapter members from Grand Rapids, Midland, and Detroit for a conversation with Brian Calley, President of the Small Business Association of Michigan, to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on small businesses in the state, and the impact of policy responses from the federal, state, and local level on their well-being and recovery.

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Brian Calley is a collaborative leader who combines the skills from an accomplished private sector career with a heart for public service and a record of getting things done. He is passionate about making the world work better for all people and uses an inclusive problem-solving approach to make a difference.

As President of the Small Business Association of Michigan, Brian is able to put his passion for Michigan’s small businesses front and center.

Calley has been honored as one of Crain’s Detroit Business’ 40 under 40 and has received recognition for his leadership by organizations across the state, including the Small Business Association of Michigan, Special Olympics of Michigan, the Michigan Manufacturers Association and the Mental Health Association. He also has received national recognition from Autism Speaks and the US Junior Chamber, which named him one of the Ten Outstanding Young Americans.

Brian and his wife Julie live in Portland, Michigan with their three children.