Small Business Forum w Greater Cleveland Partnership

Join us for an engaging breakfast session designed for small business owners and leaders. Learn practical, easy-to-apply HR strategies to help you stay compliant without a formal HR department. This session will cover hiring and firing best practices, proven retention strategies, ways to source early talent, and how to successfully manage a multi-generational workforce. Walk away with tools and insights you can use immediately to strengthen your team, reduce risk, and build a more productive workplace.

Featured Speaker:

Nikki Sullivan, SHRM-CP is a workforce development leader, HR professional, and hospitality expert with over 30 years of industry experience and nearly a decade in human resources. As a Senior Manager at Greater Cleveland Partnership, she leads innovative apprenticeship programs that connect employers to talent and create career pathways without traditional degrees. A SHRM-CP certified professional and dynamic public speaker, Nikki blends operational expertise with people-first strategies to help businesses grow and employees thrive. She is also the founder of Janus HR Solutions, where she provides consulting in HR, hospitality operations, and career development.

The Small Business Forum is designed to bring together local business owners, leaders, and entrepreneurs for meaningful conversations, shared learning, and practical insights that support growth and success in our region.

Our forums are held at Kent State Geauga. They feature relevant topics, peer-driven discussion, and opportunities to connect with others who understand the unique opportunities and challenges of doing business in Geauga County.

We are currently planning our upcoming schedule of events. Please check back soon for topics, speakers, and opportunities to join us. We look forward to welcoming you to an upcoming forum.

** Breakfast provided