| | Hello Megan! The purpose of the Chamber Express is to keep members up-to-date on all events, programs and news at the Chamber office.
Please let us know if you have any suggestions, comments or questions relating to this issue of the Ann Arbor Area Chamber Express by emailing Lindsay McCarthy, Director of Programs and Events, or by calling 734.665.4433.
Thank you for your time,
Lindsay McCarthy |
| | | Bank of Ann Arbor's Sonic Lunch
Thursday, June 5
Liberty Plaza
12pm - 2pm
Lunch in downtown Ann Arbor is about to start rocking. Bank of Ann Arbor is teaming up with Ann Arbor's 107one and the Ann Arbor Chamber of Commerce to serve Bank of Ann Arbor's Sonic Lunch, an outdoor summer concert series at Liberty Plaza. Enjoy top local bands as they perform Thursdays from 12noon-2pm from June through September. Downtown restaurants are offering lunch specials you can bring to the park and catch all the music. Opening Bank of Ann Arbor's Sonic Lunch series on June 5th is The Ragbirds, one of the most popular touring bands in Michigan. Other bands in June include: Mark your calendar for Bank of Ann Arbor's Sonic Lunch Thursdays at Liberty Plaza (the corner of South Division and Liberty). For lunch specials, band schedule and more information, visit Sonic Lunch. |
Your Invited to
The Open House
Friday, June 6th Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce 115 W. Huron, 3rd Floor, Ann Arbor 12pm - 2pm - Lunch Reception with your local elected officials and candidates *Informal discussions on the issues affecting your business. 2pm - 4pm *Tour your new Chamber offices. *Meet the Chamber staff and Chamber partners. *Learn about money saving opportunities & more. 4pm - 6pm - Fine Wines and Hors d'oeuvres Reception *Meet your Board of Directors and Volunteer Committee members. Coffee to be provided by Bearclaw Coffee Company. |
NetWorks!
Thursday, June 12
The Polo Fields Golf and Country Club
5200 Polo Fields Drive, Ann Arbor
11:30am - 1pm
Sponsor: Fidelity
"Power NetWorks! - Making your Connections Count."
The next evolution of the popular "Power Mingle" is the "Power NetWorks!" Speed Dating for your business. Come prepared to answer the following questions during the Power NetWorks!: what is my core business, who is my ideal client, and what makes me different from my competition - in three minutes or less!
$25 Chamber members / $30 prospective members
Please pre-register by noon on Wednesday, June 11th.
Questions? Contact Barbara Davenport at 734.214.0104.
want to register?
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Morning Edition
Wednesday, June 18
Weber's Inn
3050 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor
7am - 8:45am
Sponsor:
 Russ Collins, Executive Director of the Michigan Theater
Russ hosts this dynamic program designed by the Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce. The purpose of this event is to keep members informed and up-to-date on vital local issues and offer an opportunity to network with fellow Chamber members.
 Philip Power, President, The Center for Michigan
A "think-and-do tank" the Center for Michigan's objective is to lay the foundation of informed hope for a better future Michigan.
Sulura Jackson, Principal, Skyline High School, Ann Arbor Public Schools
Come learn about Ann Arbor's newest comprehensive high school opening in September 2009 with a class of Freshman (only).
Traven Pelletier, Owner, Lotus Gardenscape, Inc.
Lotus Gardenscape works to create positive experiences for their clients with landscape designs that focus on the larger context.
Diane Durance, Executive Director, GLEQ
The Great Lakes Entrepreneur's Quest aspires to be an engine for the formation of new, high-growth companies in Michigan.
Peggy L. Shriver, Executive Director, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Michigan Chapter
Mission: To cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, myeloma and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.
$25 Chamber members / $30 prospective members
Please pre-register by noon on Tuesday, June 17th.
Questions? Contact Barbara Davenport at 734.214.0104.
want to register?
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New Enterprise Forum
Thursday, June 19
Holiday Inn North Campus
3600 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor
Registration and networking begins at 5pm; program starting at 5:45pm
Open Innovation: Collaborating to Build a Better Mousetrap
These days, it's all about teams. But the team today is not necessarily sitting in your office! Join the New Enterprise Forum as they examine collaboration in the world of innovation, from large companies who outsource, to the use of experts and even collaboration with your competitors.
Free to NEF members / $20 for non-members / $5 for students
want more information?
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Member Reception
Thursday, June 26
Rush Street Martini Lounge
314 S. Main St., Ann Arbor
4pm - 6pm
Rush Street Martini Lounge is that fabulous lounge on Main Street with heavenly small plates, appetizers and terrific martinis. Known for its comfortable and stylish decor, the longest bar in Ann Arbor and the most extensive martini list in the metro area. Rush Street Martini Lounge is an Ann Arbor favorite. It's the perfect gathering place with its becoming VIP lounge areas and outside dining.
Chamber members will be treated to Rush's a fabulous complimentary selection of our small plate delicacies, while enjoying "Happy Hour" prices which will include $5.00 handcrafted martinis, a welcome to Rush Street and a fun networking event.
If you have question contact Cheryl O'Brien at 734.214.0107.
want more information?
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| Lindsay McCarthy, Director of Programs and Events Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce email: lindsay@annarborchamber.org phone: 734.665.4433 web: http://www.annarborchamber.org |
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