Profiles in Leadership: Conversations with Betsy Myers and Michigan Leaders
Wednesday May 19
University of Michigan, Rackham Auditorium
915 East Washington, Ann Arbor
8am – 11:30am; 1pm - 4:30pm; or all day
Betsy Myers is a leadership expert who served as chief operating officer of President Obama’s 2008 campaign, President Clinton’s White House senior advisor on women and executive director of Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government Center for Public Leadership.
Betsy addresses groups on how to become an effective and inspirational leader in the midst of constant change. She shares practical and actionable insights that will help you step into your full potential both personally and professionally.
On May 19th, Betsy will incorporate her extensive experiences to present two keynotes, the first will focus on authentic leadership and the second will focus on creating successful women leaders.
Betsy Myers will be interviewed on the topic of leading in lean times by Ora Pescovitz, M.D., Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs and Professor of Pediatrics and Communicable Diseases, UMHS.
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Ten Things You Must Know About Mailing Seminar
Wednesday, May 19
Allegra Print & Imaging
1283 Industrial Drive, Saline
3:30pm
This seminar will take the mystery out of direct mail including how to save money on mailing costs, how to get a better response through targeted mailing lists and design, why there is no need for your own mailing permit, how to take advantage of presort, standard and first class mail rates and what are automation discount and barcode opportunities.
For registration information, call 734.944.1404 ext. 119.
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Lunch N’ Learn Safety Series Seminar
Wednesday, May 19
American Red Cross
4624 Packard Rd, Ann Arbor
12pm - 2pm
First 25 companies / organizations to register and send a representative will receive a FREE Epi-Pen Administration training for up to 10 employees / members in June 2010!
Cost: FREE
To Register: call or email Jen Gorman at 734.961.1023.
Please mention the Chamber Business Calendar when registering.
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Executive Luncheon
Thursday, May 20
Sandler Training Ann Arbor
501 Avis Drive, Ann Arbor
11am – 1pm
Attend this 2-hour high level in depth look at the sales process and find out how most of your prospects are buying, how most of you are selling, and why there are so many problems.
For entrepreneurs and small business owners
Cost: Free
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WXW Forum 10 – Now We’re Talking
Friday, May 21
Kensington Court
610 Hilton Boulevard, Ann Arbor
8am - 7pm
WXW is hosting its dynamic, fun-filled, all-day forum for women business leaders. The day-long event provides an interactive and lively experience with regional speakers, workshops, breakout sessions, and networking activities. Our mission is to engage the business community and work through the common issues women business leaders face in their efforts to grow and improve their companies.
This year we are offering our third annual conference. After feedback at last year’s May conference, WXW attendees told us they wanted “more, more, more!” So this year we are doubling the number of workshops you can attend. In the morning, we’ll host intensive and interactive 2-hour workshops facilitated by amazing local business leaders, who are prepared for your burning business questions. Then, we’ll hear from a panel of the region’s leading business women. After lunch attendees will then have the opportunity to choose another workshop and one of eight different breakout sessions. And finally we’ll wrap up with a happy hour that includes wine, food, music, and the best networking opportunities in the state. We expect 300 attendees from the Ann Arbor area, Southeast Michigan, and Northeast Ohio.
WXW Forum 10 Agenda
8-8:30am Registration & mingling
8:30am Welcome
9-10:45am Jump Start! Morning Workshops
11-12:15pm Panel of Women Business Leaders
12:30-1pm Lunch & Announcements
1:15-3:15pm Keep It Going! Afternoon Workshops
3:30-4:30pm Exchange Sessions 4:30pm Wrap-up
5-7pm Happy Hour
Cost: $75.00 early bird registration through May 1; $95.00 registration fee starting May 2, 2010
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JUNE
Business Leaders Breakfast
Wednesday, June 2
Sandler Training Ann Arbor
501 Avis Drive, Ann Arbor
7am – 9am
A 2-hour discussion on the 7 deadly sins of salespeople and the critical tasks that sales managers should spend 85% of their time on (but rarely do).
For owners and leaders of companies with a sales team
Cost $91.00 per person
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Eastside Innovation Campus (EIC) Hosts First Business Plan Competition
Friday, June 4
SPARK East
215 West Michigan Avenue, Ypsilanti
3:30pm – 6:30pm
The Eastside Innovation Campus partners are committed to fostering and supporting entrepreneurship in Eastern Washtenaw County. The EIC First Pitch Competition will showcase five innovation-based entrepreneurs and will provide the winner of the pitch competition a number of gifts and services to support their venture including a one year incubator lease at SPARK East and up to $50,000 in business acceleration services. The pitch competition will be judged by a panel of noted funding and business experts.
Applications to be selected to compete in the 1st EIC new business pitch competition are due by COB May 14th. Selected competitors will be notified by e-mail or phone by May 21st.
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Executive Luncheon
Thursday, June 17
Sandler Training Ann Arbor
501 Avis Drive, Ann Arbor
11am – 1pm
Attend this 2-hour high level in depth look at the sales process and find out how most of your prospects are buying, how most of you are selling, and why there are so many problems.
For entrepreneurs and small business owners
Cost: Free
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Zingerman’s customer service express workshop
Wednesday, July 14
Zingerman’s Southside
3756 Plaza Drive, Ann Arbor
Highly interactive and engaging, this 4-hour workshop provides an overview (or refresher) of Zingerman’s approach to customer service with plenty of opportunities for discussion and hands-on practice.
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
• Explain Zingerman’s approach to customer service and how it can be adapted to work in their organizations.
• Use a variety of new tools and techniques, including role-plays, to supplement and reinforce existing customer service training.
• Call upon a network of peers to help get past roadblocks.
Cost: $295/person; the value is priceless.
Space is limited; call 734.930.1919 to reserve your spot!
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