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Founders Office Hours
Apr 21, 2026 9:00 AM
Get 1-on-1 guidance from experienced advisors in Business Management, Community Building, Finance, and Marketing.
Creating Magnetic Workplaces
A panel discussion on how your organization can attract, engage, and retain great talent.
May 6, 2026 10:30 AM
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11:30 pm
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Hiring is hard. Training is harder. Engaging and retaining is the hardest. In today’s labor market, businesses aren’t just competing on wages; they’re competing on culture, flexibility, competitive benefits, leadership, growth opportunities, and employee experience.
So how do you build a workplace that people genuinely want to join – and stay in – when you don’t have enough time in the day or have Fortune 500 resources?
Join us during Small Biz Week West Michigan in partnership with the Grand Rapids Chamber for Creating Magnetic Workplaces Panel, a dynamic workshop designed specifically for small and medium-sized business owners and leaders.
Our panel of innovative HR and workplace experts will unpack what truly drives attraction, engagement, and retention in 2026 and how business leaders can create high-performing, people-centered cultures that fuel growth instead of burnout. We’ll move beyond buzzwords to practical strategies you can apply immediately, whether you have 10 employees or 1000. Because when leaders build strong workplaces, they don’t just reduce turnover; they strengthen teams, increase productivity, and contribute to a healthier regional economy.
Expect candid insights, actionable tools, and real-world examples tailored to the realities of every-day business leadership.
FREE for Bamboo members and Cooper People Group clients! Reach out to your team for the promo code.
Thank you to our Premium Sponsor, Bamboo Grand Rapids!
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Bamboo is a place where entrepreneurs go to grow in Detroit. Their leadership deeply cares about helping other succeed.
Kyle Bazzy
VP of Growth @ Autobooks
Love being a part of the family 💚 working here is such a joy.
Brittni Bee Brown
Founder & Principal Publicist at The Bee Agency
Bamboo has given me community, a team of folks in the same phase of life as I am in. We’re all building, creating, learning and failing together.
Christina Fair
Founder & CEO at Fair Ventures and Reconnect Teams
I've had the opportunity to work out of both the Detroit and Royal Oak location and Bamboo, as a whole, is by far the greatest work environment you will find in the area.
Rana Mohamed
Director of Operations at Amatis Controls
Frequently asked questions about Bamboo
Have more questions? Send us a message or book a tour at one of our locations to learn more.
What types of memberships do you offer?
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.
Do I get access to all Bamboo locations?
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.
How do your Membership Agreements work?
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.
What parking options are available?
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.