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SUMMARY:Small Business Forum w Greater Cleveland Partnership
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFeatured Speaker: \nNikki 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. \nThe 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. \nOur 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. \nWe 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. \n** Breakfast provided \n\n\n                \n                        \n                            Small Business Forum - April 22\, 2026\n                             \n                        \n                        First Name(Required)Last Name(Required)Company(Required)Email(Required)\n                            \n                        PhoneAre you or your organization a GGP member?\n								\n								Yes\n							\n								\n								No\n							\n								\n								Unsure\n							What do you hope to gain from this forum?Have a question or comment? Ask away!CAPTCHA
URL:https://geaugagrowthpartnership.com/event/small-business-forum-3/
LOCATION:KSU Geauga\, 14111 Claridon-Troy Road\, Burton\, OH\, 44021\, United States
CATEGORIES:All GGP Events,Networking
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