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OCTOBER

Retail Survival
Wednesday, October 13
MI SBTDC Region 12
301 West Michigan Avenue, Suite 101, Ypsilanti
3pm – 5:30pm

How will you increase your foot traffic this winter and make your holiday season a success? Do you know who your target customer is? Do you need help with inventory management? Do you know your hourly, daily and weekly sales numbers? Are you prepared to capitalize on every holiday? This seminar will prepare you to make the best of every retail experience. Presented by Ron Stevens, MI-SBTDC Senior Business Consultant, who has over 17 years of hands-on retail management experience.

Cost: $30

Questions? Please call 734.547.9170.

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Consumer Forum
Monday, October 13
Forsythe Middle School – Auditorium
1655 Newport Road, Ann Arbor
6pm

The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) invites you to attend a consumer forum on important issues related to the electric, natural gas and telephone industries. At the forum, you will be able to get the latest information on electric and natural gas rates for the winter and learn the current status of local and long distance telephone service. Attendees will also be able to ask questions and express their concerns regarding service quality or other utility issues.

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The Life Sciences Industry: Transforming Michigan's Economy
Tuesday, October 14
Glen Oaks Country Club
30124 West 13 Mile Road, Farmington Hills
7am – 9am

Michigan is rapidly becoming a national trendsetter in the Life Sciences industry as over $2 billion of R&D is invested in the state each year. There are currently 542 life science companies operating in the state that employ over 31,000 people and generate $4.8 billion in revenue. Join them for networking, breakfast and a panel discussion lead by industry operating in this exciting marketplace.

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Women's Exchange of Washtenaw
Tuesday, October 14
Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority
150 South Fifth Avenue, Suite 301, Ann Arbor
8am – 9:30am

"The Challenges of Managing Growth"

Cost: $20, Breakfast will be served

During this event, the group will talk about the successes and pitfalls they've experienced with their growing companies. Attend this session if you want to grow your company, or you want to alleviate the growing pains as you're scaling up. Conversation topics may include:
• Increasing sales
• Meeting demands for more of your products or services.
• Hiring the right team
• Managing cash flow
• Cutting "dead weight" or paring down for better profitability.

Space is limited to 50 participants.

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Motor City Connect lunch at Vinology
Tuesday, October 14
Vinology
110 South Main Street, Ann Arbor
11am – 1pm

Motor City Connect are top professionals who gather both online and offline to meet, understand and connect with business leaders. Motor City Connect is a welcoming place to network, take an active role in the community, and grow your business.

The schedule works like this:
11:00 - 11:30 Open Networking
11:30 - 11:45 Formal Introductions and lunch delivered to your seat
11:45 - 12:15 Topic Discussion over lunch
12:15 - 12:45 Share (best practices, table discussions, business tips)
12:45 - 1:00 Specific Asks

This networking lunch will take place on the second Tuesday of every month in the Bubble Room, downstairs at Vinology.

Cost: $20

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Ann Arbor Workshop to Prepare Parents for Teen Dating Years
Tuesday, October 14
Tappan Middle School, Media Center
2251 East Stadium Drive, Ann Arbor

Very few students fail Driver’s Ed – millions fail at dating. Based on the new release, paperback book, Dater’s Ed: The Instruction Manual for Parents, Lisa Jander gives directions for safe student dating using cars and driving as the analogy in her workshop for parents. Dater’s Ed is to dating what Driver’s Ed is to driving. The concept is modeled after the Michigan Driver’s Ed manual to help parents teach their students how to date defensively, navigate safely and steer clear of unhealthy relationships.

Cost is: individual: $25 / $30 out of district; couples: $35 / $42 out of district

To register, contact Ann Arbor Public Schools Community Education and Recreation at 994-2300 x 53203.

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Community Open House
Tuesday, October 14
A2 Downtown Development Authority Offices
150 South Fifth Avenue, Ann Arbor
7pm – 8:30pm

The A2 Downtown Development Authority Board has approved a design for the South Fifth Ave Underground Parking Structure. The parking structure will contain a number of elements that correlate to the values articulated via a survey completed by more than 6,000 community members, feedback from members of City Council, Planning Commission, and City staff, as well as comments provided by many of you at an open house last spring.

Please RSVP

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Morning Edition
Wednesday, October 15
7am - 8:45am

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National Association of Career Women
Wednesday, October 15
Weber’s
3050 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor
11:45am – 1pm

Speaker Judy Karandjeff, Executive Director Michigan Women's Commission

"Cracking the Glass Ceiling: Making Room for Our Future and Our Daughters"

Cost: $20

For information, please call Christine Mann at 734.439.2904.

LA2M – Lunch Ann Arbor Marketing
Wednesday, October 15
Pizza Pino
221 West Liberty
11:45am - 1pm

Declan O’Neill, 352 Media
Web Design

LA2M is changing its format to provide more value for its lunchtime participants.  The diverse group of marketing professionals felt it was time to step up a notch and put more order into its weekly free knowledge exchange. The new format will spotlight one area of marketing each week. Subject matter experts will present and then lead group discussion. The range of marketing subjects, over the coming weeks is extensive, ranging from traditional marketing to new and emerging marketing concepts and technologies.

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Introduction to Community Development Mapping Tools – Free Workshop
County Library Learning Resource Center, Computer Lab
4135 Washtenaw Avenue, Ann Arbor

Training session dates and times:
Friday, October 17, 9am - 10:30am
Thursday October 23, 9am - 10:30am
Tuesday, October 28, 1pm – 2:30pm
Tuesday, October 28, 3pm – 4:30pm

The Washtenaw County/City of Ann Arbor Community Development Department is offering training for non-prof¬it partners and others involved in real estate and redevelopment efforts. This 1.5 hour, hands-on workshop will explain the tools available through the new Washtenaw County Commu¬nity Development Mapping website. This interactive system is specifically designed to help affordable housing developers evaluate properties for development feasibility, as well as create maps for financial applications. The website is available to the public and the features are useful for any type of development. The County GIS and Community Development departments will provide training on how to view and query the site data and how to use the advanced analysis tools. A complimentary training manual will be provided. No former knowledge of GIS is necessary.

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The 2nd annual Arbcamp event
Saturday, October 18 – Sunday, October 19
Morris Lawrence Building at Washtenaw Community College
4700 East Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor
9am – 5pm both days

Arbcamp is for anyone in publishing, including book publishing, news media, web development, music publishing, digital publishing, printing, marketing, blogging, podcasting, film production, social media and more.

Arbcamp is an annual event focused around the idea of making cool things happen in Ann Arbor. Last year’s Arbcamp had over 100 people. This year’s event has been extended to two days and looks to bring over 200 people to southeast Michigan. Anyone can present, everyone will learn. Attend Arbcamp 2008 and see the future of publishing.

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Fall Health Care Job Fair
Tuesday, October 21
Washtenaw Community College, Morris Lawrence building
4800 East Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor
10am – 2pm

Washtenaw Community College will be hosting its first annual Fall Health Care Job Fair. Approximately thirty health-related companies will be in attendance looking to hire for current openings in their organizations. The event is open to everyone and there is no charge for admission.

Questions? Contact Employment Services at 734.677.5155.

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Vision to Reality: Introduction to Small Business
Tuesday, October 21
Ypsilanti Chamber of Commerce
301 West Michigan Avenue, Suite 101, Ypsilanti
3pm – 5:30pm

Do you dream of starting a business but do not know where to begin? This session gives you the information you will need to start building a successful business strategy. Topics discussed include sources of assistance, market research, financing, business partners, taxes, record keeping, and more.

Cost: $30

For further information, call 734.547.9170.

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LA2M – Lunch Ann Arbor Marketing
Wednesday, October 22
Pizza Pino
221 West Liberty
11:45am - 1pm

Dee Davey, Creative Ideas Marketing
Market Research 1-2-3

LA2M is changing its format to provide more value for its lunchtime participants.  The diverse group of marketing professionals felt it was time to step up a notch and put more order into its weekly free knowledge exchange. The new format will spotlight one area of marketing each week. Subject matter experts will present and then lead group discussion. The range of marketing subjects, over the coming weeks is extensive, ranging from traditional marketing to new and emerging marketing concepts and technologies.

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IRS Stakeholder Liaison presents: National Phone Forum
Wednesday, October 22
Toll free:   1-866-216-6835

“Recordkeeping for Small Business/Self Employed Individuals”

This IRS phone forum is for:
• Tax professionals
• Attorneys
• Payroll professionals
• Industry partners

Learn about recordkeeping for small business/self-employed individuals
• What books and records are
• Why books and records are needed
• Who should have books and records
• How good books and records can shorten an audit
• How long books and records should be kept

Earn Continuing Professional Education credit
• Enrolled agents receive one CPE credit for a minimum 50-minute participation from the start of the forum
• Other tax professionals may receive credit if the phone forum meets your organization’s or state’s CPE requirements
• To receive credit, register individually and use your PIN
• Call in using your individual phone line so your attendance can be verified
• Look for your Certificate of Completion by e-mail approximately one week after the forum. If you have met all requirements, you will receive your certificate automatically; there’s no need to follow up

If you and others in your office do not require a CPE certificate, please have only one person register on the group’s behalf and use your speaker phone to dial in. This will maximize the number of lines available for other participants and help reduce costs.

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Introduction to Community Development Mapping Tools – Free Workshop
County Library Learning Resource Center, Computer Lab
4135 Washtenaw Avenue, Ann Arbor

Training session dates and times:
Friday, October 17, 9am - 10:30am
Thursday October 23, 9am - 10:30am
Tuesday, October 28, 1pm – 2:30pm
Tuesday, October 28, 3pm – 4:30pm

The Washtenaw County/City of Ann Arbor Community Development Department is offering training for non-prof¬it partners and others involved in real estate and redevelopment efforts. This 1.5 hour, hands-on workshop will explain the tools available through the new Washtenaw County Commu¬nity Development Mapping website. This interactive system is specifically designed to help affordable housing developers evaluate properties for development feasibility, as well as create maps for financial applications. The website is available to the public and the features are useful for any type of development. The County GIS and Community Development departments will provide training on how to view and query the site data and how to use the advanced analysis tools. A complimentary training manual will be provided. No former knowledge of GIS is necessary.

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TechKnow Forum 2008: Plug-In Hybrids & The Smart Grid
Thursday, October 23
U of M Power Center
121 Fletcher Street, Ann Arbor
3pm – 7pm

TechKnow Forum is back with an astounding line-up of knowledgeable leaders in this vital evolving field of technology. Last year's program on Alternative Fuels had 550 participants, this year, expect to see 1,000+.

TechKnow Forum will address: the timeline for Plug-in Hybrid ElectricVehicles, the electric Smart Grid required to power them, the economic impact to Michigan and its industries and how developments will contribute to U-M's 70 percent solution. Learn about the coming challenges and business opportunities and leave with a clear set of action steps to create renewed prosperity and reduced greenhouse gases in Michigan.

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Donuts and Search Marketing
Friday, October 24
Pure Visibility Inc.
201 South Main Street, fifth floor, Ann Arbor
8:30 – 10am

Overwhelmed by the vast world of Internet marketing? Pure Visibility can help with its Donuts and Search Engine Marketing seminar. This no-charge group session will be mostly informal - after a brief overview of search marketing activities, they'll spend most of the time discussing your questions. They'll provide donuts, a space to meet and at least one of our search marketing experts. They'll talk at whatever level is comfortable for the people that show up: a basic intro to search or Q&A for people who have specific questions….

Possible topics include:
• What is search marketing and how can it help me?
• Is "natural"/"organic" search really free?
• What is the relative time for a return on investment in SEO, PPC and Social Media?
• How can I turn web visitors into customers?
• Why is my website not getting much search engine traffic?

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Marketing your Small Business 1
Tuesday, October 28
Ypsilanti Chamber of Commerce
301 West Michigan Avenue, Suite 101, Ypsilanti 
11:30am – 1pm

This is the first in a series of three marketing workshops that will focus on the development of your sales and marketing plan. Part one will define your business, the competition, and your target market. We will also be covering the components of an elevator speech and how to correctly brand your business. Throughout these workshops we will be taking a hands-on approach that will enable you to leave with the actual beginnings of your own sales and marketing plan.

For further information, call 734.547.9170.

Cost: $10

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Seminar Series
Tuesday, October 28
Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce
115 West Huron, 3rd Floor, Ann Arbor
3pm – 5pm

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Introduction to Community Development Mapping Tools – Free Workshop
County Library Learning Resource Center, Computer Lab
4135 Washtenaw Avenue, Ann Arbor

Training session dates and times:
Friday, October 17, 9am - 10:30am
Thursday October 23, 9am - 10:30am
Tuesday, October 28, 1pm – 2:30pm
Tuesday, October 28, 3pm – 4:30pm

The Washtenaw County/City of Ann Arbor Community Development Department is offering training for non-prof¬it partners and others involved in real estate and redevelopment efforts. This 1.5 hour, hands-on workshop will explain the tools available through the new Washtenaw County Commu¬nity Development Mapping website. This interactive system is specifically designed to help affordable housing developers evaluate properties for development feasibility, as well as create maps for financial applications. The website is available to the public and the features are useful for any type of development. The County GIS and Community Development departments will provide training on how to view and query the site data and how to use the advanced analysis tools. A complimentary training manual will be provided. No former knowledge of GIS is necessary.

want more information?

LA2M – Lunch Ann Arbor Marketing
Wednesday, October 29
Pizza Pino
221 West Liberty
11:45am - 1pm

Andy Ross, Web and Print Design Services
Flash

LA2M is changing its format to provide more value for its lunchtime participants.  The diverse group of marketing professionals felt it was time to step up a notch and put more order into its weekly free knowledge exchange. The new format will spotlight one area of marketing each week. Subject matter experts will present and then lead group discussion. The range of marketing subjects, over the coming weeks is extensive, ranging from traditional marketing to new and emerging marketing concepts and technologies.

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SPARK Entrepreneur Boot Camp
Thursday, October 30
MITC Building
1000 Oakbrook, Ann Arbor
8am – 5pm

A limited number of companies are accepted for this intensive two-day program. Applications are due September 30 - apply early. 

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Practical Business Plans: An Essential Tool
Thursday, October 30
Ypsilanti Chamber of Commerce
301 West Michigan Avenue, Suite 101, Ypsilanti 
3pm – 6pm

Every existing or prospective business needs a plan, but every plan is unique. This workshop will help you understand the necessary content and best format for your business plan, and show you the resources to create it.

For further information, call 734.547.9170.

Cost: $30

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Remodel Green 08
Friday, October 31 and Saturday, November 1
Eastern Michigan University, Student Center
900 Oakwood Street, Ypsilanti
8:15am - 5pm Friday, 9am – 5pm, Saturday

Remodel Green 08 is an event that brings together builders, architects, designers, homeowners, suppliers and community leaders who share excitement about green building, a phenomenon that is outperforming all other segments of the construction industry across the U.S. With more than 14,000 square feet of exhibition space, the Student Center accommodates over 1,500 conference delegates. Remodel Green 08 promises to deliver one of the most informative events focusing on green remodeling in North America.

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NOVEMBER

Vision to Reality: Introduction to Small Business
Tuesday, November 4
Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce
115 West Huron Street, 3rd Floor, Ann Arbor
3pm – 5:30pm

Do you dream of starting a business but do not know where to begin? This session gives you the information you will need to start building a successful business strategy. Topics discussed include sources of assistance, market research, financing, business partners, taxes, record keeping and more.

Cost: $30

For further information, call 734.547.9170.

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LA2M – Lunch Ann Arbor Marketing
Wednesday, November 5
Pizza Pino
221 West Liberty
11:45am - 1pm

Scott Hauman, Q LTD
Naming Your Brand

LA2M is changing its format to provide more value for its lunchtime participants.  The diverse group of marketing professionals felt it was time to step up a notch and put more order into its weekly free knowledge exchange. The new format will spotlight one area of marketing each week. Subject matter experts will present and then lead group discussion. The range of marketing subjects, over the coming weeks is extensive, ranging from traditional marketing to new and emerging marketing concepts and technologies.

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Fast Forwarding Operations: Preparing for the Future
Friday, November 7
University of Michigan, Palmer Commons
100 Washtenaw Avenue, Ann Arbor

In today's world, geographical distances have blurred and we are living in a true global economy. Businesses have worldwide footprints and customers across the continents. The challenges, demands and opportunities of the global market place are diverse, exciting and ever-changing. Please join us for this important conference addressing the ways in which top companies are getting ready to meet the operations challenges of tomorrow.

Corporate attendees & all other registrants - $100
Other faculty and members of academia - $50
Non UM students - $50

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Motor City Connect lunch at Vinology
Tuesday, November 11
Vinology
110 South Main Street, Ann Arbor
11am – 1pm

Motor City Connect are top professionals who gather both online and offline to meet, understand and connect with business leaders. Motor City Connect is a welcoming place to network, take an active role in the community, and grow your business.

The schedule works like this:
11:00 - 11:30 Open Networking
11:30 - 11:45 Formal Introductions and lunch delivered to your seat
11:45 - 12:15 Topic Discussion over lunch
12:15 - 12:45 Share (best practices, table discussions, business tips)
12:45 - 1:00 Specific Asks

This networking lunch will take place on the second Tuesday of every month in the Bubble Room, downstairs at Vinology.

Cost: $20

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LA2M – Lunch Ann Arbor Marketing
Wednesday, November 12
Pizza Pino
221 West Liberty
11:45am - 1pm

Jinny Bromberg, Bromberg & Associates
Ethnic Marketing

LA2M is changing its format to provide more value for its lunchtime participants.  The diverse group of marketing professionals felt it was time to step up a notch and put more order into its weekly free knowledge exchange. The new format will spotlight one area of marketing each week. Subject matter experts will present and then lead group discussion. The range of marketing subjects, over the coming weeks is extensive, ranging from traditional marketing to new and emerging marketing concepts and technologies.

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NetWorks!
Thursday, November 13
11:30am – 1pm

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Team SBA Roundtable
Thursday, November 13
Ypsilanti Chamber of Commerce
301 West Michigan Avenue, Ypsilanti
4pm – 6:30pm

Are you trying to start, expand, or purchase a business and need financing? Would you like to meet with bankers and SBA loan officers to discuss your needs? Do you want to learn how a lender analyzes your loan request and what they look for in a credit application? Would you like to ask all of your financing-related questions at one time in one place? Team SBA is a roundtable session where you can learn what is required from a lender. You will have opportunities to meet business counselors who can help you prepare your loan request for the bank and chances to network with other businesses owners. This is a perfect session for those who have good credit, some money to invest in their business and who know how much they need to borrow.

This event is FREE

For further information, please call 734.547.9170.

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Vision to Reality: Introduction to Small Business
Tuesday, November 18
Ypsilanti Chamber of Commerce
301 West Michigan Avenue, Suite 101, Ypsilanti
3pm – 5:30pm

Do you dream of starting a business but do not know where to begin? This session gives you the information you will need to start building a successful business strategy. Topics discussed include sources of assistance, market research, financing, business partners, taxes, record keeping and more.

Cost: $30

For further information, call 734.547.9170.

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Morning Edition
Wednesday, November 19
7am - 8:45am

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LA2M – Lunch Ann Arbor Marketing
Wednesday, November 19
Pizza Pino
221 West Liberty
11:45am - 1pm

Dave Kamm, Sycamore Networks
Corporate Marketing Tips

LA2M is changing its format to provide more value for its lunchtime participants.  The diverse group of marketing professionals felt it was time to step up a notch and put more order into its weekly free knowledge exchange. The new format will spotlight one area of marketing each week. Subject matter experts will present and then lead group discussion. The range of marketing subjects, over the coming weeks is extensive, ranging from traditional marketing to new and emerging marketing concepts and technologies.

want more information?

Practical Business Plans: An Essential Tool
Thursday, November 20
Ypsilanti Chamber of Commerce
301 West Michigan Avenue, Suite 101, Ypsilanti
3pm – 6pm

Every existing or prospective business needs a plan, but every plan is unique. This workshop will help you understand the necessary content and best format for your business plan, and show you the resources to create it.

For further information, call 734.547.9170.

Cost: $30

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Marketing Your Small Business 2
Tuesday, November 25
Ypsilanti Chamber of Commerce
301 West Michigan Avenue, Suite 101, Ypsilanti 
11:30am – 1pm

The second workshop in our sales and marketing series will focus on utilizing and reviewing the work that was done in the first session. From this you will develop the content of the marketing tools that you will need to communicate your message to your target audience. We will also cover public relations, advertising, and market research. All of the work from the two workshops will be applied to a marketing plan outline.

For further information, call 734.547.9170.

Cost: $10

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DECEMBER

Vision to Reality: Introduction to Small Business
Tuesday, December 2
Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce
115 West Huron Street, 3rd Floor, Ann Arbor
3pm – 5:30pm

Do you dream of starting a business but do not know where to begin? This session gives you the information you will need to start building a successful business strategy. Topics discussed include sources of assistance, market research, financing, business partners, taxes, record keeping and more.

Cost: $30

For further information, call 734.547.9170.

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LA2M – Lunch Ann Arbor Marketing
Wednesday, December 3
Pizza Pino
221 West Liberty
11:45am - 1pm

Ross Johnson, 3.7 Designs
Web Site Design and Your Company

LA2M is changing its format to provide more value for its lunchtime participants.  The diverse group of marketing professionals felt it was time to step up a notch and put more order into its weekly free knowledge exchange. The new format will spotlight one area of marketing each week. Subject matter experts will present and then lead group discussion. The range of marketing subjects, over the coming weeks is extensive, ranging from traditional marketing to new and emerging marketing concepts and technologies.

want more information?

Motor City Connect lunch at Vinology
Tuesday, December 9
Vinology
110 South Main Street, Ann Arbor
11am – 1pm

Motor City Connect are top professionals who gather both online and offline to meet, understand and connect with business leaders. Motor City Connect is a welcoming place to network, take an active role in the community, and grow your business.

The schedule works like this:
11:00 - 11:30 Open Networking
11:30 - 11:45 Formal Introductions and lunch delivered to your seat
11:45 - 12:15 Topic Discussion over lunch
12:15 - 12:45 Share (best practices, table discussions, business tips)
12:45 - 1:00 Specific Asks

This networking lunch will take place on the second Tuesday of every month in the Bubble Room, downstairs at Vinology.

Cost: $20

want more information?

LA2M – Lunch Ann Arbor Marketing
Wednesday, December 10
Pizza Pino
221 West Liberty
11:45am - 1pm

Ingenex Eco-Friendly Intern Team
Digital Marketing Experience

LA2M is changing its format to provide more value for its lunchtime participants.  The diverse group of marketing professionals felt it was time to step up a notch and put more order into its weekly free knowledge exchange. The new format will spotlight one area of marketing each week. Subject matter experts will present and then lead group discussion. The range of marketing subjects, over the coming weeks is extensive, ranging from traditional marketing to new and emerging marketing concepts and technologies.

want more information?

NetWorks!
Thursday, Decmember 11
11:30am – 1pm

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Marketing Your Small Business 3
Tuesday, December 16
Ypsilanti Chamber of Commerce
301 West Michigan Avenue, Suite 101, Ypsilanti
11:30am – 1pm

Using the internet effectively is a critical piece of many small businesses’ marketing strategies. Learn about pay-per-click campaigns, search engine optimization, social media, blogs, podcasts and more in this information-packed session presented by Ingenex Digital Marketing. Cut through the hype and learn which of these tools can help you grow your business.

For further information, call 734.547.9170.

Cost: $10

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Vision to Reality: Introduction to Small Business
Tuesday, December 16
Ypsilanti Chamber of Commerce
301 West Michigan Avenue, Suite 101, Ypsilanti
3pm – 5:30pm

Do you dream of starting a business but do not know where to begin? This session gives you the information you will need to start building a successful business strategy. Topics discussed include sources of assistance, market research, financing, business partners, taxes, record keeping and more.

Cost: $30

For further information, call 734.547.9170.

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LA2M – Lunch Ann Arbor Marketing
Wednesday, December 17
Pizza Pino
221 West Liberty
11:45am - 1pm

Beth Stoner, Delta Possibilities
Making Your Messages Sticky

LA2M is changing its format to provide more value for its lunchtime participants.  The diverse group of marketing professionals felt it was time to step up a notch and put more order into its weekly free knowledge exchange. The new format will spotlight one area of marketing each week. Subject matter experts will present and then lead group discussion. The range of marketing subjects, over the coming weeks is extensive, ranging from traditional marketing to new and emerging marketing concepts and technologies.

want more information?

Practical Business Plans: An Essential Tool
Thursday, December 18
Ypsilanti Chamber of Commerce
301 West Michigan Avenue, Suite 101, Ypsilanti
3pm – 6pm

Every existing or prospective business needs a plan, but every plan is unique. This workshop will help you understand the necessary content and best format for your business plan, and show you the resources to create it.

For further information, call 734.547.9170.

Cost: $30

want more information?

 

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