http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2026, Andrews University Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:39:00 +0000 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:39:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68958 <p> The Small Business Summit 2026 is a one-day, applied working session for operating business owners who want clearer visibility, stronger systems and better decisions&mdash;without adding complexity.</p> <p> This summit is a structured day focused on helping owners:</p> <ul> <li> Detect problems earlier.</li> <li> Understand what drives profit and retention.</li> <li> Reduce daily operational friction.</li> <li> Use AI and analytics as practical support tools.</li> </ul> <p> Participants will leave with specific signals to monitor, simple frameworks to implement and a 30 to 90-day action roadmap.</p> <p> Program objectives:</p> <ul> <li> Identify the key financial signals that indicate early risk or opportunity.</li> <li> Monitor cash flow and margin patterns with greater clarity.</li> <li> Understand what drives repeat-customer behavior.</li> <li> Evaluate marketing efforts based on measurable outcomes.</li> <li> Recognize operational bottlenecks that depend too heavily on the owner.</li> <li> Implement simple systems to improve consistency and reduce daily friction.</li> <li> Apply structured decision-making frameworks to reduce guesswork.</li> <li> Use AI and analytics as practical support tools&mdash;not complex technology.</li> </ul> <p> <strong>Sign up now:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://aucore.org/products/small-business-summit-2026">https://aucore.org/products/small-business-summit-2026</a></p> Tue, Mar 31, 2026 09:00 am -0400 https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68100 Wed, Apr 01, 2026 12:01 pm -0400 https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69005 <p> Join us for a life-saving blood drive. Every donation has the potential to save up to three lives, making your contribution vital to local hospitals and patients in our community. While appointments are strongly encouraged, walk-ins are also welcome. Students will receive cocurricular credit for donating blood. <a href="https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/11621312">Sign up today</a> to help save lives!&nbsp;</p> Wed, Apr 01, 2026 01:30 pm -0400 https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68102 Thu, Apr 02, 2026 11:30 am -0400 https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68103 Thu, Apr 02, 2026 11:30 am -0400