
Bamboo Business Bash - Day 1 in Royal Oak
Join us for two days of inspiring talks, happy hours, and panels from leaders in entrepreneurship, technology, and innovation.

September 28th - Bamboo Royal Oak Bash
- 8:30am - 10am - Breakfast & Check-in - Sponsored by Michigan Certified Development Corporation
- 9:45am - Welcome & Intention Setting with Ber-henda Williams
- 10am - Keynote Speaker - Jan Griffiths, Founder Gravitas Detroit on Innovation
- 11am -11:45am - Culture over Strategy - Building diverse and innovative teams featuring Marlin Williams CEO Sisters Code & Marlin Williams Enterprises, Yuliya Messieha Head of People at Airspace Link, Ashok Sivanand CEO of Integral, Miche Rayment CEO of Hire Effect, Ryan Landau CEO of Purpose Jobs
- 11:45am -1pm - Strolling Lunch & Networking, Sponsored by Flow Video
- 1pm -1:30pm - Embracing Your Entrepreneurship Journey with Nina Payne, CEO of Foundation Management
- 1:30pm - 2pm - Telling Your Authentic Story with Eric Thomas, Chief Storyteller City of Detroit
- 2pm - 2:30pm- Workforce Development Resources with David Palmer, Principal DC Palmer
- 3pm - 3:45pm - Impact vs Hustle Panel - Strategies for visionary leadership featuring Lanasia Daniel CEO Rise Coaching, Christina Fair CEO of Reconnect Teams & COO at Hum, Piper Carter Co-founder We Found Hip Hop, Lauren Daniels CEO Sumptuous Spirits, Lisa Sauve CEO of Synecdoche
- 4pm - 5pm - Closing Party, Music by Making it Happen Foundation Happy Hour Sponsored by Sumptuous
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Frequently asked questions about Bamboo
Have more questions? Send us a message or book a tour at one of our locations to learn more.
Virtual: includes full mail service as well as one day pass per month and access to our community events and perks. Comes with conference room credits built-in.
Open coworking: includes 24/7 access to our building and the ability to work at any of our unassigned desks or lounge spaces. Comes with conference room and print credits built-in.
Dedicated desk: includes a dedicated desk where you can set up a fixed workspace + storage that is entirely yours. Comes with conference room and print credits built-in.
Private office: includes a fully enclosed, private space for your team of 1-10 people to work together. Comes with conference room and print credits built-in.
Yes! All members have access to all Bamboo locations. Members have a homebase such as Royal Oak, then get business access hours M-F 9-5pm in other locations. Credits easily roll over so you can book rooms anywhere, anytime.
You can sign up to work with us on a monthly, 6-month, or 12-month basis.
If you aren’t quite ready for a membership, we offer day passes and conference room rentals.
In Detroit
- There is plenty of street parking within walking distance. Lots charge $2-10 a day. Free parking is available at nearby casinos. Inquire for latest parking dedicated rates.
In Royal Oak
- Street parking is free before 11am.
- You can also get two hours of free parking at the Center Street Garage behind our building ($0.75/hour after the first two hours)
- You can also purchase a parking pass for unlimited parking for $50/month.
In Ann Arbor
- Street parking is all around us
- There are a variety of dedicated parking options around us, ranging $135-200 per spot per month.