| | 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 Megan Turnbow, Marketing Director, or by calling 734.214.0108.
Thank you for your time,
Megan Turnbow |
| Morning Edition
Wednesday, April 16
Weber's Inn
3050 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor
7am - 8:45am Sponsor: Briarwood Mall Radio Free Bacon is cooking up something special for April's Morning Edition! Join us for a very special Morning Edition on April 16th where Radio Free Bacon will be served in large quantities! We are combining Radio Free Bacon and Morning Edition this month, which promises to give you the morning wake up call you needed.  Radio Free Bacon (RFB) is a live, local, weekly radio broadcast launching its second season from Zingerman's Roadhouse on May 18th. The RFB team will convert our usual proceedings into a special version of the Radio Free Bacon radio show turning Morning Edition into an event you won't soon forget.  Radio Free Bacon is produced by Ann Arbor area business and communications professionals, including James Macsay, Rob Reinhart, Peter Carey, Don Levitt and musical director Terry Farmer. During April's Morning Edition, Radio Free Bacon will present music from the stellar Roadhouse Revival Band, turn the tables by interviewing The Michigan Theater's Russ Collins and the Chamber's own Jesse Bernstein, as well as interviewing our other Morning Edition guests, Denise Murray from Briarwood Mall and Rick Snyder, CEO of Ardesta and Chairman of the Board for Ann Arbor SPARK. Don't forget the prizes! What kind of radio broadcast could it be without prizes? Russ Jesse Collins Bernstein Denise Rick Murray Snyder So mark your calendars now and make it mandatory you attend the Morning Edition breakfast on Wednesday, April 16th. This is one you surely don't want to miss! Please preregister by noon on Tuesday, April 15th. |
New Enterprise Forum
Thursday, April 17
Holiday Inn Near the University of Michigan
3600 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor
5pm America's Next Top Business Model Some business models are tried and true. Increasingly new, innovative business models are taking hold and transforming the way we work and build. Think Web 2.0! Attend our April meeting for a fascinating discussion, led by a group of panelists, about new business models that make real money today and how Web 2.0 will help transform our economy. This event is Free to NEF members / $20 for non-NEF members / $5 for students |
Seminar Series
Tuesday, April 22
Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce
115 West Huron, 3rd Floor, Ann Arbor
1pm - 5pm  Learn how to protect your employees and your facilityImplementing a safety preparedness and business continuity program is an enormous task. Fortunately, the Red Cross has compiled a package of resources and simple, affordable solutions into a 1/2 day seminar that will help you build a safer workplace. FREE to the business community. Please pre-register by noon on Monday, April 21st. want to register? |
Even Thursdays Thursday, April 24 Zingerman's Next Door Upstairs 422 Detroit Street, Ann Arbor 7am - 9am Jesse will be at Even Thursdays on Thursday, April 24th, 2008.
 Jesse Bernstein, President & CEO, will be talking to business owners and community members about their issues at Zingerman's Upstairs from 7am-9am. Joining Jesse at Even Thursdays is a great way to have your voice heard in all types of business concerns.
Jesse has created an informal environment to find solutions to problems that may be affecting your business. |
Member Reception
Thursday, April 24
Comcast
5855 Interface Drive, Ann Arbor
4pm - 6pm Comcast's Business Class brings Comcast's proven and reliable service into your small business. Join them at their state of the art Ann Arbor facility on Thursday, April 24. Enjoy an evening of food, tours, networking and fun. Play Comcast Idol during their On Demand Karaoke competition. All attendees will receive a special Comcast gift! Everyone that demos Comcast Business Class will be entered into a raffle for a FREE 42" Panasonic Plasma HD TV. Don't forget to bring plenty of business cards! Free and open only to members. Questions? Contact Cheryl O'Brien at 734.214.0107. |
SAVE THE DATE WXW seeks to fill the needs of local businesswomen so they can do what they do best: create jobs, business partnerships and booming companies while making vital contributions to the Ann Arbor region and its economy. Women's Exchange of Washtenaw
Wednesday, May 7
Kensington Court Ballroom
610 Hilton Boulevard, Ann Arbor
1pm - 6pm The event will include a panel discussion featuring successful women business leaders and interactive break-out sessions. The dynamic panel will be led by Gretchen Driskell, Mayor of Saline, who is a local, successful businesswoman. A happy hour will round out the afternoon, offering a personal, informal opportunity for further exchange. |
| | SAVE THE DATE Presenter: Kristin Jonna, Vinology Wine Bar and Restaurant NetWorks!
Thursday, May 8
Ann Arbor County Club
4699 East Loch Alpine Drive, Ann Arbor
11:30am - 1pm "Home Grown Stories" Several times a year we present a local story of interest that we hope will inform and inspire you in your business. Understanding the background of local businesses and their owners will help you become part of the fabric of this community. "I am not a big fan of retail, but I'd rather be selling wine than shoes." That is what Kristin Jonna said to her father as a young girl when he asked her to join him in their wine and food businesses, Merchant of Vino, many years ago. Since then, Kristin has travelled the world, alongside her father, to explore food and wine cultures. After selling two retail store chains and celebrating her father's retirement, Kristin's latest endeavor is a wine bar concept, named Vinotecca in Royal Oak and Vinology in Ann Arbor, that is inspired by her travels in California and abroad. She aims to make wine fun and accessible to all types of people, to help her guests further understand their palates and the world of wine, and to compliment the menus with wine-friendly world cusine. $25 Chamber members / $30 prospective members Please pre-register by noon on Wednesday, April 9th. |
SAVE THE DATE! Chamber Golf Outing Monday, May 19 Travis Pointe Country Club 2829 Travis Pointe Road, Ann Arbor 7:30am Morning Flight Presented by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Michigan 1pm Afternoon Flight  The Prize Patrol is looking for prize donations for this year's Annual Golf Outing. Last year's prize donations included an overnight stay in a poolside café suite at Weber's Inn, a gift certificate to Schakolad, a gift basket donated by Sunrise Assisted Living, 6 on deck circle tickets to a Tigers game with parking donated by Comerica, Polo Shirts donated by MidWest Financial Credit Union, a Motawi Tile donated by Motawi Tileworks, round of golf for four with cart donated by The Polo Fields Golf & Country Club and so much more. Prize donations should be equivalent to a minimum cash value of $25 and not require a purchase to receive the item. Would you like to donate a prize? Please contact Barbara Davenport at 734.214.0104. |
SAVE THE DATE Ann Arbor Chamber Blood Drive Wednesday, May 28 Detroit Edison Center Community Room
425 South Main Street, Ann Arbor
9am - 3pm Sponsor: Washtenaw Woodwrights  Did you know that every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs a pint of blood? Blood cannot be manufactured - it can only come from generous donors like you. Please help the American Red Cross of Washtenaw County replenish our community's blood supply by participating in the Blood Drive. Advance registration is encouraged to get you in and out in the least amount of time, approximately 45 minutes, give or take a goodie or two. Volunteers and canteen food items are being graciously donated by Washtenaw Woodwrights. Please help make our Blood Drive a success by planning to donate. To register yourself online enter the sponsor code: chamber. Click on Ann Arbor Chamber Drive and choose your desired time. Questions? Contact Mary Crawford at 734.214.0105. |
| Megan Turnbow, Marketing Director Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce email: megan@annarborchamber.org phone: 734.665.4433 web: http://www.annarborchamber.org |
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