Ann Arbor / Ypsilanti Regional Chamber

Past Seminars Include:

Michigan Business Tax and the Federal "Bailout Bill" - How it Affects You - Gary L. Riedlinger, CPA, PFS, Yeo & Yeo, P.C. CPAs & Business Consultants, Principal, Tax Research Specialist - The Michigan Business Tax replaces the Single Business Tax, but what does it really mean? Now that the new forms are available, there is a clearer picture of the ramifications for businesses. In October 2008, President Bush signed into law a $700 billion financial rescue package often called the "Bailout Bill." It features $150 billion in tax breaks aimed at individuals and businesses, including an Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) patch, energy incentives and an enhancement and extension of the research and development credit for businesses.

"BE HERE AND BE HEARD: Theatre Techniques to Help you Think Like an Actor and Speak Like a Leader." - Eleni Kelakos -This seminar will teach you the tools and techniques that are the cornerstones of great acting (and great presenting), so you can speak with even more authority, confidence and ease. It's designed for novice and experienced speakers alike who would like to take their public speaking to whole new levels of confidence and persuasive power. And it will be conducted in the manner of an acting class, with an emphasis on interactive, hands-on practice of the tools and techniques being taught. Beside an extensive handout, participants will also receive a deep discount on Eleni’s “LET GO OF THE ARMOR! Breathing and Relaxation Exercise” audio CD and BREATHE wristband.

“Five Fundamentals of Business Success” – Ian Charles, Ph.D., President of the Boleyn Advisory Group Inc. and Ann Arbor facilitator for The Alternative Board®. - In this program, you will learn the five fundamental things to get right if you want your business to be one of those that makes it. Find out how this approach has already helped dozens of local companies transform their business models and get set for a successful future. This seminar is highly interactive and attendees will complete a workbook that will show them the areas where they can improve.

"The Seven Deadly Sins of Negotiating" - Joe Marr, President, Sandler Sales Institute, Marr Professional Development - Everything you want is owned or controlled by someone else, so you are negotiating all the time! Joe will outline the seven most common mistakes that lead to leaving money on the table or being stuck in unhealthy business transactions, and offer tactics that help you avoid committing these "sins". 

"Learn How to Protect Employees and your Facility" - Implementing 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.

“Seven Secrets to Improve Your Marketing & Get More Sales” – Tony Rubleski, President, Mind Capture Group - Professionals looking to grow their sales revenue and capture the attention of their audience will discover: how to generate more referrals, secrets to capturing the attention of the 21^st century customer, creative and low cost ways to stay in contact with clients and prospects, the concept of “Mind Capture” and how top marketers use it to get the edge and simple strategies to get more appointments, more sales and keep your competition guessing.

"Publicity...Who Needs It? You Do!" - Join Marla Booth, President of FOURSIGHT Creative Group, and the Chamber for a hands-on workshop to gain the 'know how' and the tools you need to see your name in lights! We'll work through the importance of marketing and press releases in generating awareness and familiarity with your company or product. You'll leave the workshop with a framework on how best to reach your target audience and compel them to take action. Get in on the action...your company or product deserves the publicity!

“How to Get From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be!” Keith Hafner, Owner, Keith Haftner Karate - This is NOT one of those seminars that limits itself to talking about HOW to do something. This is a workshop environment where you will be taking the important first steps to actually getting to where you want to be! You will learn how small shifts in your thinking will instantly transform you and how to create a plan that makes it impossible to fail.

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