Upcoming NetWorks!:

NetWorks!
Thursday, May 8th
Ann Arbor Country Club
4699 East Loch Drive, Ann Arbor
11:30am - 1pm

$25 Chamber Members / $30 Prospective Members

Please pre-register by noon on Wednesday, May 7th.

Sponsor: Century Communications

Presenter: Kristin Jonna, Vinology Wine Bar and Restaurant

"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 traveled 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, which 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 cuisine.

Past NetWorks!:

NetWorks!
Thursday, April 10th
Four Points by Sheraton Ann Arbor
3200 Boardwalk, Ann Arbor
11:30am – 1:00pm

$25 Chamber Members/$30 Prospective Members

Please pre-register by noon on Wednesday, April 9th.

Sponsor: Blue Care Network of Michigan

Presentor: Eleni Kelakos, President and Chief Catalyst, SPEEK
“Tips and Tools to Tame the Power Point Monster.”

Have you ever shuddered at the prospect of sitting through yet another Power Point presentation? Improperly implemented, Power Point can be a bore, a snore and a colossal distraction. Learn what to do – and, especially, what NOT to do—to make your Power Point presentation work for you and not against you! Will Eleni be using a Power Point to make her point? You betcha!

Eleni Kelakos is on a mission to inspire people to be more of who they are, so they can lead the way for others to do the same. With over twenty-five years experience as a professional actress, touring singer-songwriter and recording artist, Eleni brings a performer’s passion and flair to her flagship musical motivational keynote program, TOUCH THE SKY. When not on the speaking platform, Eleni the President and Chief Catalyst of SPEEK (Speaking Powerfully and Effectively, with Eleni Kelakos), uses her expertise to help people make their speeches and presentations more authentic, powerful and memorable.
Full Audience Introductions: -followed by the popular "Power Mingle" - participants will have the opportunity to introduce themselves in 10 words or less - pay close attention and make your connections count during the "Power Mingle."

Bring plenty of business cards and make your connections count! Please forward this email to any friends or co-workers who may be interested in attending.

Pre-register. You can register through the Chamber website at www.annarborchamber.org or by phone at 734.214.0104 or by e-mail at Barbara@annarborchamber.org or by fax at 734.665.4191.

NetWorks! creates new business relationships along with opportunities to learn from key business leaders. Held monthly (except in August) over lunch, you can meet key connections and be back to the office quickly.

October NetWorks speaker Casey Stark of 1-800-GOT-JUNK? discusses the three characteristics of her year-old franchise's success.

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.