Thursday, September 9
Outback Steakhouse
3137 Oak Valley Drive, Ann Arbor
11:30am – 1:00pm
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Sponsor: Outback Steakhouse
Program: “Extreme NetWorking! – Making Your Connections Count”
The next evolution of the popular “Power NetWorks!” This structured networking event will provide you with a minimum of 20 new business contacts. This interactive program helps you make connection and learn valuable information about area businesses. You will not want to miss this event – good connections, exciting prizes, great food and a fun.
For more information contact Katie Jones, Events Manager, at (734) 214-0105.
Please pre-register by noon on Wednesday, September 8th.
Cost: $25 Chamber members / $35 prospective members
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Past NetWorks!:
Presenter: Cedric L. McSween Sr., Health Insurance Agent- BNI Director, Referral Institute Trainer
Program: “How to build an effective Commercial!”
You will learn how to create an effective and deliberate commercial by identifying the L.C.D.'s (Lowest Common Denominator) of your products and services. Learn how to Generate more referrals via the power of your commercial and the ASK! The presentation will be interactive and guaranteed to stimulate the mind!
Presenter: René Greff, Co-Owner of Arbor Brewing Company and Corner Brewery
Program: "Home Grown Stories"
Ever since opening their doors in 1995 Matt and René Greff have run their business according to their belief that in order to truly succeed, businesses need to be involved with and give back to their communities. The Greffs opened the Corner Brewery in Ypsilanti in and began state-wide distribution of their beer in 2006 and recently formed a joint venture company with partners in Bangalore, India to explore opening Arbor Brewing Company pubs in the emerging Indian market. She attributes the growth and success of the Arbor Brewing Company brand over the years to the triple bottom-line approach of People, Products, and Profits.
Presenter: Kirk Beadle, Business Coach, The Entrepreneur’s Source of Michigan
Program: “Creating A Tactical Marketing Plan”
If you count traditional media and electronic media, there are literally hundreds of marketing tactics available to you today. With so many options, it's easy to get overwhelmed. Learn how to create and implement a tactical marketing plan that helps you determine which marketing tactics are right for your business.
Presenter: Janice Milhem, Marketing Strategist and Founder, Milhem Images, Inc.
Program: Visual Storytelling: Creating a Compelling and Engaging Brand Experience
Visual Storytelling has always been a part of the human experience - from cave paintings and comic strips to training films and documentaries, visual narratives are an extremely effective way to engage participants in a virtual experience and establish a point of view that is truly unique.
Presenter: Joe Marr – Sandler Training Ann Arbor
Program: “How to Thrive in a Tough Market”
Why do some companies struggle for every sale while others consistently uncover new opportunities, develop them, and close new business even in this tough market? Are they lucky? Are they just in the right place at the right time? This session will share how if our actions are guided by truth we will see the abundance around us and this will allow us to "be in the right place at the right time" when little seems to be going right in the market.
Presenter: Ron Maurer, Vice President of Administration, Zingerman’s.
Program: “Zingerman’s Approach to Planning” - Zingerman’s uses planning as an essential tool to their success. Come find out how you can utilize planning in your business.
Ron Maurer grew up on a farm in Michigan. He was sure that he didn’t want to make his living as a farmer, but appreciated the flavor difference that comes from fresh produce and small-scale production. As Vice President of Administration for Zingerman’s Community of Businesses, Ron is able to contribute his financial expertise to an organization committed to full-flavored, traditionally made food. It’s a perfect combination.
Presenter: Dr. Dan Geck, D.C., Lifeforce Wellness Center
Presentation: “14 hours of energy for your 12 hour day”
You’re a business person hard at work all day or raising a family at home, or both, you know how important it is to have a full day of energy. If fatigue is setting in or you’re losing focus during those important business meetings, home projects or your child’s baseball game, come find out how to have your life back with vibrant energy! This class will show you why your body is slowing down, why many remedies people choose are unsuccessful and what the next step is for you to rise back up on your feet. Wake up rested, work throughout your entire day with ease and lie down peacefully at night.
10 Minute "Power Mingle"
By networking, you expand your base of people who can provide you with services you need, people who might be your next customers or even a new business partner. NetWorks! is a monthly event that combines an informative speaker with structured networking and alternates between breakfast and lunch, with time allotted for full audience introductions and the popular “Power Mingle.” Tom Denk, NetWorks! Committee Chair, invented the 10 Minute Power Mingle. At the start of NetWorks! every attendee gives a 10 word introduction to the entire audience. While introductions are fresh in everyone’s mind, the group has 10 minutes to approach the people that most intrigued them. We call it a “Power Mingle" because these minutes are for one purpose – to move quick, meet people and exchange information and contacts. With a room of 75 to 150 people, networking is easy for even the quietest people to mingle.
