Networking
SEPTEMBER
NetWorks!
Thursday, September 11
Four Points by Sheraton Ann Arbor
3200 Boardwalk, Ann Arbor
11:30am - 1pm
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LA2M – Lunch Ann Arbor Marketing
Wednesday, September 17
Pizza Pino
221 West Liberty
11:45am - 1pm
Shawn Smith, MLive
Mobile Marketing
LA2M is changing its format to provide more value for its lunchtime participants. The diverse group of marketing professionals felt it was time to step up a notch and put more order into its weekly free knowledge exchange. The new format will spotlight one area of marketing each week. Subject matter experts will present and then lead group discussion. The range of marketing subjects, over the coming weeks is extensive, ranging from traditional marketing to new and emerging marketing concepts and technologies.
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The YP Underground hot debate
Wednesday, September 17
Bar Louie
401 East Liberty Street, Ann Arbor
5:15pm for fun, food and networking with fellow young professionals
Bar Louie— 2nd coolest happy hour in Ann Arbor or model of everything that is wrong in the world?
The passion on both sides of this argument is great and what better way to settle it than to go directly to the source? Besides…$2 pint drafts ($4 specialty beers/$5 signature drinks) and buy-one-get-one appetizers until 7:00 are fantastic in our book.We've come to know this remarkable crowd and can safely say that any misgivings anyone has about the Wednesday locale will be forgotten in short order.
The YP Underground is an informal networking group for young(ish) professionals who live or work in the Ann Arbor area. We are not fighting for a cause, but are always looking for an excuse to get together for conversation.
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Member Reception at Allegra Print and Imaging
Tuesday, September 23rd
Allegra Print and Imaging
1283 Industrial Drive, Saline
4pm - 6 pm
Join us in celebration of 35 years in business! Allegra Print & Imaging provides printing, mailing services and promotional products to area businesses and organizations. Take part in tours of our facility, exciting activities, networking, great food, beverages and fun. Meet our staff and see why we have been around all these years providing solutions to our clients On Time and On Budget.
All attendees will receive a special gift bag filled with Allegra goodies and will be entered in our Allegra raffle to win special prizes.
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Morning Edition
Wednesday, September 24* note change of date
Weber’s Inn
3050 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor
7am – 8:45am
Sponsor: KeyBank
Russ Collins, Executive Director, Michigan Theater
Russ hosts this dynamic program to keep members informed and up-to-date on vital local issues and offer opportunities to network with fellow Chamber members.
Dr. Susan Martin, President, Eastern Michigan University
This impressive Michigan native who graduated high school at 16 is an experienced academic, administrator and leader who joins EMU from UM-Dearborn.
Jean Jennings, President and Editor-in-Chief, Automobile Magazine
Hear some straight talk from the clever leader of one of the world's most respected automotive journals.
Bob Guenzel, Chair, Washtenaw County Literacy Coalition
More than 12% of Washtenaw County's population is illiterate - a number unchanged in the past 10 years. Learn how this dislocating issue is being addressed through the county-wide Blueprint to End Illiteracy.
John Hilton, Editor, Ann Arbor Observer
The Observer is more than a wonderful monthly magazine that thoughtfully covers the Ann Arbor area. Learn about all they do to promote the Ann Arbor area.
Jan Lockwood, Director, Michigan Film Office
Hooray for Michiwood!! This Michigan State office assists and attracts TV and movie production companies to Michigan. Come learn how tax incentives have created an explosion of Michigan-based film production activity.
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LA2M – Lunch Ann Arbor Marketing
Wednesday, September 24
Pizza Pino
221 West Liberty
11:45am - 1pm
Scott Hauman, Q LTD
Naming Your Brand
LA2M is changing its format to provide more value for its lunchtime participants. The diverse group of marketing professionals felt it was time to step up a notch and put more order into its weekly free knowledge exchange. The new format will spotlight one area of marketing each week. Subject matter experts will present and then lead group discussion. The range of marketing subjects, over the coming weeks is extensive, ranging from traditional marketing to new and emerging marketing concepts and technologies.
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Special Luncheon for Chamber Members
Thursday, September 25
Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce
115 West Huron Street, 3rd Floor, Ann Arbor
12pm – 1pm
Sponsored by: MPRI & the Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce
Crime rates impact the quality of life in every community. Crime affects businesses, and contributes to the perception that a community is either friendly or hostile. While Ann Arbor has a relatively low crime rate overall, the rate at which previously incarcerated residents re-offend and return to prison is the highest in the state! Many who commit crimes and go to prison return without opportunities for legal employment - leading to a revolving door of crime and incarceration that negatively affects the entire community.
MPRI uses evidence-based strategies to assist county residents who are returning from prison to successfully reintegrate back into our community. The Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce and its members have been instrumental in this success.
MPRI and the Ann Arbor Chamber invite you to join us on Thursday, September 25th, from 12pm - 1pm for a delicious lunch catered by the Earl of Sandwich and an opportunity to learn about this exciting new strategy to create a safer community for everyone!
FREE and open only to Chamber members. Pre-registration is required.
Questions? Contact Barbara Davenport at 734.214.0104.
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OCTOBER
LA2M – Lunch Ann Arbor Marketing
Wednesday, October 1
Pizza Pino
221 West Liberty
11:45am - 1pm
Daniel DeMoss, MS&L Digital
Building Relationships With Bloggers
LA2M is changing its format to provide more value for its lunchtime participants. The diverse group of marketing professionals felt it was time to step up a notch and put more order into its weekly free knowledge exchange. The new format will spotlight one area of marketing each week. Subject matter experts will present and then lead group discussion. The range of marketing subjects, over the coming weeks is extensive, ranging from traditional marketing to new and emerging marketing concepts and technologies.
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NetWorks!
Wednesday, October 8
11:30am - 1pm
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LA2M – Lunch Ann Arbor Marketing
Wednesday, October 8
Pizza Pino
221 West Liberty
11:45am - 1pm
Derek Mehraban, Ingenex Digital Marketing
Corporate Brand Management Online
LA2M is changing its format to provide more value for its lunchtime participants. The diverse group of marketing professionals felt it was time to step up a notch and put more order into its weekly free knowledge exchange. The new format will spotlight one area of marketing each week. Subject matter experts will present and then lead group discussion. The range of marketing subjects, over the coming weeks is extensive, ranging from traditional marketing to new and emerging marketing concepts and technologies.
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The Life Sciences Industry: Transforming Michigan's Economy
Tuesday, October 14
Glen Oaks Country Club
30124 West 13 Mile Road, Farmington Hills
7am – 9am
Michigan is rapidly becoming a national trendsetter in the Life Sciences industry as over $2 billion of R&D is invested in the state each year. There are currently 542 life science companies operating in the state that employ over 31,000 people and generate $4.8 billion in revenue. Join them for networking, breakfast and a panel discussion lead by industry operating in this exciting marketplace.
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Morning Edition
Wednesday, October 15
7am - 8:45am
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Member Reception at Washtenaw Woodwrights Kitchen and Bath
Thursday, October 23rd
Washtenaw Woodwrights Kitchen and Bath
702 South Main Street, Ann Arbor (entrance on Mosley)
4pm – 6pm
Co-sponsored by Architectural Resource, green residential design specialists.
Go Blue, GO GREEN! But we’re not celebrating football, we’re celebrating being good to the Earth starting with your home. Come visit Washtenaw Woodwrights Kitchen and Bath Design Center and see the new green kitchen display and other earth friendly home remodeling products and design methods. Play eco-trivia, sample locally harvested foods, locally brewed beer, and even sip green punch.
An eco-friendly gift will be passed out to the first 50 guests and those arriving by foot or bike! Free parking is available at the Fox Tent lot between Ashley and Main at Mosley.
FREE and open only to Chamber members.
Questions? Contact Cheryl O’Brien at 734.214.0107.
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NOVEMBER
Member Reception
Thursday, November 6
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NetWorks!
Thursday, November 13
11:30am - 1pm
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Morning Edition
Wednesday, November 19
7am - 8:45am
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DECEMBER
NetWorks!
Thursday, December 11
11:30am - 1pm
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