JULY
An Evening With Gladys KnightFriday, July 3
Hill Auditorium
825 North University Avenue, Ann Arbor
8pm
With one of the most recognizable voices in popular music, Gladys Knight has been topping the charts for more than five decades. The seven-time Grammy-winner has enjoyed #1 hits in pop, R&B, and adult contemporary, and has triumphed in film, television, and live performance. Having released close to 40 albums, Knight’s hits include "Midnight Train to Georgia," "Neither One of Us," and "I Heard It Through the Grapevine." Join us for a closing weekend concert with a true living legend of modern music.
cost: tickets are buy one get one free!
Keith Hafner’s 12:05 Club
Monday, July 6
Keith Hafner’s Karate
214 South Main Street, Ann Arbor
12:05pm – 12:25pm
Keith Hafner’s 12:05 Club is a group of people who gather on Mondays for a very light, brief, very effective, very focused dose of exercise, inspiration, motivation and fun!
cost: free
to register, call Ian Hafner at 734.994.0333.
Lunch Ann Arbor Marketing
Wednesday, July 8
Conor O'Neils
318 South Main Street, Ann Arbor
11:45am – 1pm
Jan Welborn-Nichols, Market Arts Creative
Grown-ups Guide to the Social World of Web 2.0
Marketing professionals lead discussions on the topic of the week. The event is FREE for anyone who wants to learn about marketing and network with professionals from Ann Arbor and Detroit. Lunch is discounted to $10 for LA2M.
Sonic Lunch
Thursday, July 9
Liberty Plaza
corner of Division and Liberty, downtown Ann Arbor
11:30am – 1:30pm
Brian Vander Ark
Sonic Lunch is a free lunchtime music concert series happening every Thursday from 11:30am to 1:30pm from June 4 to August 27 (except Art Fair) in Liberty Plaza, at the corner of Division and Liberty in downtown Ann Arbor. Visit Sonic Lunch to see the band schedule, post and view photos, check out local restaurants offering Sonic Lunch carry-out specials and more.
Keith Hafner’s 12:05 Club
Monday, July 13
Keith Hafner’s Karate
214 South Main Street, Ann Arbor
12:05pm – 12:25pm
Keith Hafner’s 12:05 Club is a group of people who gather on Mondays for a very light, brief, very effective, very focused dose of exercise, inspiration, motivation and fun!
cost: free
to register, call Ian Hafner at 734.994.0333.
"Show Me the Money" - Michigan Sources of Capital
Tuesday, July 14
SPARK Central
330 East Liberty, Lower Level, Ann Arbor
12pm – 2pm
A panel will discuss the programs, grants, loans, incentives and investments that are available to start-ups and growth companies. The seating is limited for this event. Bring your lunch; soft drinks will be provided.
cost: free
Lunch Ann Arbor Marketing
Wednesday, July 15
Conor O'Neils
318 South Main Street, Ann Arbor
11:45am – 1pm
Vince Chmielewski, VC Web Design
Podcasting and VideoCasting – How it Works
Marketing professionals lead discussions on the topic of the week. The event is FREE for anyone who wants to learn about marketing and network with professionals from Ann Arbor and Detroit. Lunch is discounted to $10 for LA2M.
Ann Arbor Art Fairs
Wednesday, July 15 - Saturday, July 18
Downtown Ann Arbor
The Ann Arbor Art Fairs are a group of four award-winning art fairs that take place every July in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Art Fairs attract over 500,000 visitors to the Ann Arbor area each year.
Rock Star Roundtable - Trade Show Marketing in a Difficult Economy
Thursday, July 16
Lindsay Exhibit Group
9281 East M-36, Whitmore Lake
9:30am - 11:30am
Lindsay Exhibit Group, Inc. is hosting a series of Marketing Events for Trade Show and Event Marketing Professionals. The “Rock Star Roundtable” will focus on trade show and event marketing topics, provide a community for marketing professionals and will include a panel of marketing experts in an open forum discussion.
Discussion topics for “Trade Show Marketing in a Troubled Economy” will include: the current state of the Trade Show Industry and how it’s affecting companies, money saving tips, how to stay motivated and how to maintain your image with a tight budget.
Pannelists:
Jaclyn Lebert, Certified Trade Show Marketer, Marketing Coordinator at ProQuest
A 20+ year marketing veteran, Jaclyn is one of only 214 Certified Trade Show Marketers (CTSM) in the world. CTSM is the only university affiliated professional certification program in the Events Marketing industry.
Valencia Johnson, Marketing Coordinator at NuStep, Inc.
Valencia is responsible for media and trade shows, including planning, budgeting and analyzing ROI on marketing initiatives.
Jim Labenne, Marketing Professional
Jim’s career includes 7 years as Senior Market Field Manager for Sika Corporation, where he managed all facets of marketing communications for Sika’s Transportation OEM division, and 4 years managing marketing communications, trade shows, customer shows and special event programs for Eaton Automotive.
cost: free
Keith Hafner’s 12:05 Club
Monday, July 20
Keith Hafner’s Karate
214 South Main Street, Ann Arbor
12:05pm – 12:25pm
Keith Hafner’s 12:05 Club is a group of people who gather on Mondays for a very light, brief, very effective, very focused dose of exercise, inspiration, motivation and fun!
cost: free
to register, call Ian Hafner at 734.994.0333.
Lunch Ann Arbor Marketing
Wednesday, July 22
Conor O'Neils
318 South Main Street, Ann Arbor
11:45am – 1pm
Chris Kochmanski, Design Hub
A Really, Really Old-School Prospecting Method That Works Really, Really Well
Marketing professionals lead discussions on the topic of the week. The event is FREE for anyone who wants to learn about marketing and network with professionals from Ann Arbor and Detroit. Lunch is discounted to $10 for LA2M.
Sonic Lunch
Thursday, July 23
Liberty Plaza
corner of Division and Liberty, downtown Ann Arbor
11:30am – 1:30pm
Tumbao Bravo
Sonic Lunch is a free lunchtime music concert series happening every Thursday from 11:30am to 1:30pm from June 4 to August 27 (except Art Fair) in Liberty Plaza, at the corner of Division and Liberty in downtown Ann Arbor. Visit Sonic Lunch to see the band schedule, post and view photos, check out local restaurants offering Sonic Lunch carry-out specials and more.
Donuts and Search Marketing
Friday, July 24,
Pure Visibility, Inc.
8:30am – 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 give you an overview of search engine marketing, including search engine optimization, paid search advertising, and social media. You will have the chance to pose questions and we'll talk at whatever level is comfortable for the people that show up.
cost: Free, registration required.
want more information?
Keith Hafner’s 12:05 Club
Monday, July 27
Keith Hafner’s Karate
214 South Main Street, Ann Arbor
12:05pm – 12:25pm
Keith Hafner’s 12:05 Club is a group of people who gather on Mondays for a very light, brief, very effective, very focused dose of exercise, inspiration, motivation and fun!
cost: free
to register, call Ian Hafner at 734.994.0333.
Lunch Ann Arbor Marketing
Wednesday, July 29
Conor O'Neils
318 South Main Street, Ann Arbor
11:45am – 1pm
Dave Scott, Motown Digital
Live Video Streaming for Events
Marketing professionals lead discussions on the topic of the week. The event is FREE for anyone who wants to learn about marketing and network with professionals from Ann Arbor and Detroit. Lunch is discounted to $10 for LA2M.
Sonic Lunch
Thursday, July 30
Liberty Plaza
corner of Division and Liberty, downtown Ann Arbor
11:30am – 1:30pm
dragon waggin
Sonic Lunch is a free lunchtime music concert series happening every Thursday from 11:30am to 1:30pm from June 4 to August 27 (except Art Fair) in Liberty Plaza, at the corner of Division and Liberty in downtown Ann Arbor. Visit Sonic Lunch to see the band schedule, post and view photos, check out local restaurants offering Sonic Lunch carry-out specials and more.
AUGUST
Keith Hafner’s 12:05 Club
Monday, August 3
Keith Hafner’s Karate
214 South Main Street, Ann Arbor
12:05pm – 12:25pm
Keith Hafner’s 12:05 Club is a group of people who gather on Mondays for a very light, brief, very effective, very focused dose of exercise, inspiration, motivation and fun!
cost: free
to register, call Ian Hafner at 734.994.0333.
Sonic Lunch
Thursday, August 6
Liberty Plaza
corner of Division and Liberty, downtown Ann Arbor
11:30am – 1:30pm
The Macpodz
Sonic Lunch is a free lunchtime music concert series happening every Thursday from 11:30am to 1:30pm from June 4 to August 27 (except Art Fair) in Liberty Plaza, at the corner of Division and Liberty in downtown Ann Arbor. Visit Sonic Lunch to see the band schedule, post and view photos, check out local restaurants offering Sonic Lunch carry-out specials and more.
Keith Hafner’s 12:05 Club
Monday, August 10
Keith Hafner’s Karate
214 South Main Street, Ann Arbor
12:05pm – 12:25pm
Keith Hafner’s 12:05 Club is a group of people who gather on Mondays for a very light, brief, very effective, very focused dose of exercise, inspiration, motivation and fun!
cost: free
to register, call Ian Hafner at 734.994.0333.
Sonic Lunch
Thursday, August 13
Liberty Plaza
corner of Division and Liberty, downtown Ann Arbor
11:30am – 1:30pm
The Ragbirds
Sonic Lunch is a free lunchtime music concert series happening every Thursday from 11:30am to 1:30pm from June 4 to August 27 (except Art Fair) in Liberty Plaza, at the corner of Division and Liberty in downtown Ann Arbor. Visit Sonic Lunch to see the band schedule, post and view photos, check out local restaurants offering Sonic Lunch carry-out specials and more.
Team SBA Roundtable: Meet the Banker
Thursday, August 13
Ypsilanti Area Chamber of Commerce, MI-SBTDC Regional Office
301 West Michigan Avenue, Suite 101, Ypsilanti
4pm to 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 your entire 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.
For further information please call 734.547.9170.
cost: free
want more information?
Keith Hafner’s 12:05 Club
Monday, August 17
Keith Hafner’s Karate
214 South Main Street, Ann Arbor
12:05pm – 12:25pm
Keith Hafner’s 12:05 Club is a group of people who gather on Mondays for a very light, brief, very effective, very focused dose of exercise, inspiration, motivation and fun!
cost: free
to register, call Ian Hafner at 734.994.0333.
Dream Career Workshop
Wednesday, August 19
ann arbor area chamber of commerce
115 west huron, 3rd floor, ann arbor
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Do you have a job that pays the bills but just feels like you're just biding time?
Are you trying to figure out where you fit in?
Are you thinking there must be something MORE?
Are you ready to create the career you always wanted?
Do you want to do what you love and love what you do?
Sonic Lunch
Thursday, August 20
Liberty Plaza
corner of Division and Liberty, downtown Ann Arbor
11:30am – 1:30pm
Sonic Lunch is a free lunchtime music concert series happening every Thursday from 11:30am to 1:30pm from June 4 to August 27 (except Art Fair) in Liberty Plaza, at the corner of Division and Liberty in downtown Ann Arbor. Visit Sonic Lunch to see the band schedule, post and view photos, check out local restaurants offering Sonic Lunch carry-out specials and more.
Keith Hafner’s 12:05 Club
Monday, August 24
Keith Hafner’s Karate
214 South Main Street, Ann Arbor
12:05pm – 12:25pm
Keith Hafner’s 12:05 Club is a group of people who gather on Mondays for a very light, brief, very effective, very focused dose of exercise, inspiration, motivation and fun!
cost: free
to register, call Ian Hafner at 734.994.0333.
Sonic Lunch
Thursday, August 27
Liberty Plaza
corner of Division and Liberty, downtown Ann Arbor
11:30am – 1:30pm
Shout Sister Shout (Steppin' In It w/Rachel Davis)
Sonic Lunch is a free lunchtime music concert series happening every Thursday from 11:30am to 1:30pm from June 4 to August 27 (except Art Fair) in Liberty Plaza, at the corner of Division and Liberty in downtown Ann Arbor. Visit Sonic Lunch to see the band schedule, post and view photos, check out local restaurants offering Sonic Lunch carry-out specials and more.
Donuts and Search Marketing
Friday, August 28
Pure Visibility, Inc.
201 South Main Street, Fifth Floor, Ann Arbor
8:30am – 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 give you an overview of search engine marketing, including search engine optimization, paid search advertising, and social media. You will have the chance to pose questions and we'll talk at whatever level is comfortable for the people that show up.
cost: Free, registration required.
Keith Hafner’s 12:05 Club
Monday, August 31
Keith Hafner’s Karate
214 South Main Street, Ann Arbor
12:05pm – 12:25pm
Keith Hafner’s 12:05 Club is a group of people who gather on Mondays for a very light, brief, very effective, very focused dose of exercise, inspiration, motivation and fun!
cost: free
to register, call Ian Hafner at 734.994.0333.
SEPTEMBER
Keith Hafner’s 12:05 Club
Monday, September 7
Keith Hafner’s Karate
214 South Main Street, Ann Arbor
12:05pm – 12:25pm
Keith Hafner’s 12:05 Club is a group of people who gather on Mondays for a very light, brief, very effective, very focused dose of exercise, inspiration, motivation and fun!
cost: free
to register, call Ian Hafner at 734.994.0333.
Fundamentals of Finance: An Introduction to your Fiscal Management
Wednesday, September 9
Ypsilanti Area Chamber of Commerce, MI-SBTDC Regional Office
301 West Michigan Avenue, Suite 101
4pm to 6:30pm
This new seminar will introduce the basics of financial management. You will learn how financial statements can help you manage your business, identify key resources, analyze financial statements, and understand accounting language such as; Debits & Credits, Profit & Loss Statements, and the Balance Sheet. Accounting is easy to learn through this seminar and your business will benefit from it!
For more information please call 734.547.9170.
cost: $30 and can be paid at the door with cash or check.
Keith Hafner’s 12:05 Club
Monday, September 14
Keith Hafner’s Karate
214 South Main Street, Ann Arbor
12:05pm – 12:25pm
Keith Hafner’s 12:05 Club is a group of people who gather on Mondays for a very light, brief, very effective, very focused dose of exercise, inspiration, motivation and fun!
cost: free
to register, call Ian Hafner at 734.994.0333.
Fundamentals of Starting a Small Business: Orientation Session for New Entrepreneurs
Tuesday, September 15
Ypsilanti District Library
5577 Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti
6pm – 8:30pm
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.
For further information, please call 734.547.9170.This event is
cost: FREE and sponsored by the Ypsilanti District Library.
Keith Hafner’s 12:05 Club
Monday, September 21
Keith Hafner’s Karate
214 South Main Street, Ann Arbor
12:05pm – 12:25pm
Keith Hafner’s 12:05 Club is a group of people who gather on Mondays for a very light, brief, very effective, very focused dose of exercise, inspiration, motivation and fun!
cost: free
to register, call Ian Hafner at 734.994.0333.
Keith Hafner’s 12:05 Club
Monday, September 28
Keith Hafner’s Karate
214 South Main Street, Ann Arbor
12:05pm – 12:25pm
Keith Hafner’s 12:05 Club is a group of people who gather on Mondays for a very light, brief, very effective, very focused dose of exercise, inspiration, motivation and fun!
cost: free
to register, call Ian Hafner at 734.994.0333.
OCTOBER
Keith Hafner’s 12:05 Club
Monday, October 5
Keith Hafner’s Karate
214 South Main Street, Ann Arbor
12:05pm – 12:25pm
Keith Hafner’s 12:05 Club is a group of people who gather on Mondays for a very light, brief, very effective, very focused dose of exercise, inspiration, motivation and fun!
cost: free
to register, call Ian Hafner at 734.994.0333.
Keith Hafner’s 12:05 Club
Monday, October 12
Keith Hafner’s Karate
214 South Main Street, Ann Arbor
12:05pm – 12:25pm
Keith Hafner’s 12:05 Club is a group of people who gather on Mondays for a very light, brief, very effective, very focused dose of exercise, inspiration, motivation and fun!
cost: free
to register, call Ian Hafner at 734.994.0333.
Keith Hafner’s 12:05 Club
Monday, October 19
Keith Hafner’s Karate
214 South Main Street, Ann Arbor
12:05pm – 12:25pm
Keith Hafner’s 12:05 Club is a group of people who gather on Mondays for a very light, brief, very effective, very focused dose of exercise, inspiration, motivation and fun!
cost: free
to register, call Ian Hafner at 734.994.0333.
Keith Hafner’s 12:05 Club
Monday, October 26
Keith Hafner’s Karate
214 South Main Street, Ann Arbor
12:05pm – 12:25pm
Keith Hafner’s 12:05 Club is a group of people who gather on Mondays for a very light, brief, very effective, very focused dose of exercise, inspiration, motivation and fun!
cost: free
to register, call Ian Hafner at 734.994.0333.
NOVEMBER
Keith Hafner’s 12:05 Club
Monday, November 2
Keith Hafner’s Karate
214 South Main Street, Ann Arbor
12:05pm – 12:25pm
Keith Hafner’s 12:05 Club is a group of people who gather on Mondays for a very light, brief, very effective, very focused dose of exercise, inspiration, motivation and fun!
cost: free
to register, call Ian Hafner at 734.994.0333.
Keith Hafner’s 12:05 Club
Monday, November 9
Keith Hafner’s Karate
214 South Main Street, Ann Arbor
12:05pm – 12:25pm
Keith Hafner’s 12:05 Club is a group of people who gather on Mondays for a very light, brief, very effective, very focused dose of exercise, inspiration, motivation and fun!
cost: free
to register, call Ian Hafner at 734.994.0333.
Team SBA Roundtable: Meet the Banker
Thursday, November 12
Ypsilanti Area Chamber of Commerce, MI-SBTDC Regional Office
301 West Michigan Avenue, Suite 101
11:30am – 1pm
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 your entire 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.
For further information call 734.547.9170.
cost: free
Keith Hafner’s 12:05 Club
Monday, November 15
Keith Hafner’s Karate
214 South Main Street, Ann Arbor
12:05pm – 12:25pm
Keith Hafner’s 12:05 Club is a group of people who gather on Mondays for a very light, brief, very effective, very focused dose of exercise, inspiration, motivation and fun!
cost: free
to register, call Ian Hafner at 734.994.0333.
Keith Hafner’s 12:05 Club
Monday, November 22
Keith Hafner’s Karate
214 South Main Street, Ann Arbor
12:05pm – 12:25pm
Keith Hafner’s 12:05 Club is a group of people who gather on Mondays for a very light, brief, very effective, very focused dose of exercise, inspiration, motivation and fun!
cost: free
to register, call Ian Hafner at 734.994.0333.
Keith Hafner’s 12:05 Club
Monday, November 29
Keith Hafner’s Karate
214 South Main Street, Ann Arbor
12:05pm – 12:25pm
Keith Hafner’s 12:05 Club is a group of people who gather on Mondays for a very light, brief, very effective, very focused dose of exercise, inspiration, motivation and fun!
cost: free
to register, call Ian Hafner at 734.994.0333.
DECEMBER
Keith Hafner’s 12:05 Club
Monday, Decmeber 7
Keith Hafner’s Karate
214 South Main Street, Ann Arbor
12:05pm – 12:25pm
Keith Hafner’s 12:05 Club is a group of people who gather on Mondays for a very light, brief, very effective, very focused dose of exercise, inspiration, motivation and fun!
cost: free
to register, call Ian Hafner at 734.994.0333.
Keith Hafner’s 12:05 Club
Monday, December 14
Keith Hafner’s Karate
214 South Main Street, Ann Arbor
12:05pm – 12:25pm
Keith Hafner’s 12:05 Club is a group of people who gather on Mondays for a very light, brief, very effective, very focused dose of exercise, inspiration, motivation and fun!
cost: free
to register, call Ian Hafner at 734.994.0333.
Keith Hafner’s 12:05 Club
Monday, December 21
Keith Hafner’s Karate
214 South Main Street, Ann Arbor
12:05pm – 12:25pm
Keith Hafner’s 12:05 Club is a group of people who gather on Mondays for a very light, brief, very effective, very focused dose of exercise, inspiration, motivation and fun!
cost: free
to register, call Ian Hafner at 734.994.0333.
Keith Hafner’s 12:05 Club
Monday, December 28
Keith Hafner’s Karate
214 South Main Street, Ann Arbor
12:05pm – 12:25pm
Keith Hafner’s 12:05 Club is a group of people who gather on Mondays for a very light, brief, very effective, very focused dose of exercise, inspiration, motivation and fun!
cost: free
to register, call Ian Hafner at 734.994.0333.
