Date: October 25, 2019

Location: Mackinac Island

Participants: 100+

Description: SBAM Leadership Council Annual Summit 

Derek Dickow, president and founder of Steward Media, presented his keynote “The Art of Networking” to the Leadership Council of the Small Business Association of Michigan during its fall Annual Summit at Mission Point Hotel.

Attendees learned how to make lasting connections from the “master of networking.” The keynote focused on helping business leaders excel in building their business by attending networking events. Derek shared his strategy for effective networking and added useful tips to help the audience be more efficient before, during and after they attend any event.

“I thought SBAM did a terrific job convening a diverse group of business leaders from around the state and I was honored to present a topic I know well.  The programming and various panels were well thought out and I enjoyed learning from my peers,” said Derek. “I recommend small business owners become members of SBAM and take advantage of the advocacy and networking.”