Explore workshops, trainings, networking mixers, partner events, and City-supported business programs in one place. These events are specifically related to business development, entrepreneurship, talent, innovation, and economic development in Southfield.
Looking for the main City event calendar? Please visit:
https://www.cityofsouthfield.com/residents/events
5/3-9: National Small Business Week
5/5: AI Office Hour: Leveraging AI in Recruitment (Detroit Regional Chamber)
5/6: Savvy Tips for Starting a Small Business (MSU Extension)
5/7: Industry Insights: Finance & Banking (Detroit Regional Chamber)
5/14-16: Robofest World Championship (Lawrence Tech University)
5/14: IACC Industry & Business Expo (Indo American Chamber of Commerce - USA)
5/15: 2026 Entrepreneurs Forum (National Entrepreneurs Association)
5/18: Michigan Cottage Food Law (MSU Extension)
5/26-29: Mackinac Policy Conference (Detroit Regional Chamber)
6/3: Exploring Small Business Ownership Webinar (Michigan Small Business Administration)
6/5: 2026 Supplier Matchmaking Expo (Small Business Administration)
6/9: AI-Ready Leadership for Small Business (Oakland Thrive)
6/11: Eat to the Beat Lunchtime Event (City Centre District + City of Southfield)
2026 State of the City Address (City of Southfield)
6/13: El Car Wash Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting @ 1:00 pm (City of Southfield Business & Economic Development)
6/16: Southfield DDA Greet & Eat Engagement Series Food Truck Event (SDDA)
6/17: Savvy Tips for Starting a Small Business (MSU Extension)
Introduction to Small Business Marketing Webinar (Michigan Small Business Administration)
6/24: Southfield Celebrates 250 Years of America (City of Southfield)
6/25: Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) Certification (The Great Lakes Women's Business Council + Oakland Thrive)
7/9: Eat to the Beat Lunchtime Event (Southfield City Centre)
7/14: Southfield DDA Greet & Eat Engagement Series Food Truck Event (SDDA)
8/4: Exit Planning for Business Owners (Oakland Thrive)
8/11: Southfield DDA Greet & Eat Engagement Series Food Truck Event (SDDA)
Savvy Tips for Starting a Small Business (MSU Extension)
8/13: Eat to the Beat Lunchtime Event (Southfield City Centre)