| | 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 Lindsay McCarthy, Interim Marketing Director & Director of Programs and Events, or by calling 734.665.4433.
Thank you for your time,
Lindsay McCarthy |
| | | Even Thursdays
Thursday, August 14 & August 28
Zingerman's Next Door Upstairs
422 Detroit Street, Ann Arbor
7am - 9am
Jesse will be at Even Thursdays on Thursday, August 14 and August 28.  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. more on Even Thursdays |
Bank of Ann Arbor's Sonic Lunch
Thursday, August 14 Liberty Plaza
12pm - 2pm
 Lunch in downtown Ann Arbor is rocking! Bank of Ann Arbor has teamed up with Ann Arbor's 107one and the Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce to serve Bank of Ann Arbor's Sonic Lunch, an outdoor summer concert series at Liberty Plaza. Enjoy top local bands as they perform Thursdays from 12pm - 2pm from June through September. Downtown restaurants are offering lunch specials you can bring to the park and catch all the music. Bank of Ann Arbor's Sonic Lunch series on August 14th is John E Lawrence. Upcoming bands include: August 21 - Jill Jack August 28 - MacPodz September 4 - BumpSeptember 11 - The Roadhouse Revival Band Mark your calendar for Bank of Ann Arbor's Sonic Lunch on Thursdays at Liberty Plaza (the corner of South Division and Liberty). For lunch specials, band schedule and more information, visit Sonic Lunch. want more information? |
Chamber Blood Drive
Wednesday, August 20
Ashley Terrace Condominiums
111 North Ashley, Ann Arbor
11am - 5pm
Sponsored by: Care Response
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 Chamber Blood Drive.
Advance registration is encouraged to get you in and out in the least amount of time. Please help make the Chamber Blood Drive a success by planning to donate. To register 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.
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Member Reception at Big George's Home Appliance Mart
Thursday, August 21
Big George's Home Appliance Mart
2023 West Stadium Boulevard, Ann Arbor
4pm - 6pm
Sponsored by: Nationwide
Big George's is having a Summer Party on the Roof!
Join us on Big George's green roof equipped with a patio area. Experience the 11,000-square-foot green roof made of 2-foot by 4-foot modules that are 4-inches deep that absorb 95 percent of the water that falls on it. Come and check out the new state of the art showroom which has 20,500 square feet and find out why Big George's is know as "the biggest little superstore"! We will be grillin' the freshest and the best of local fare, so come enjoy the view and share the fun and get to know everyone.
Additional parking is available across the street at Dimo's and next door at Kolossos after 5pm.
FREE and open only to Chamber members.
Don't forget to bring lots of Business cards! Questions? Contact Cheryl O'Brien at 734.214.0107. |
Seminar Series
Tuesday, August 26
Sandler Sales Insitute
2750 South State Street, Ann Arbor
3pm - 5pm
 "The Seven Deadly Sins of Negotiating"Presenter - Joe Marr, President, Sadler Sales Institue, 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".
Joe Marr has over 20 years experience organizing, training, coaching and managing high technology sales professionals worldwide, in medical device, analytical chemistry, microbiology, biotechnology, high purity water and dental markets. He runs the Sandler Sales Institute in Ann Arbor, MI where he has helped hundreds of businesses become more effective at selling, and writes the "Selling Smart" column for the Ann Arbor Business Review. FREE Chamber Members / $20 Prospective Members Please pre-register by noon Monday, August 25th. Attendance limited to the first 50 registrants!
Questions? Contact Lindsay McCarthy at 734.214.0109.
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Joint Chamber Night at Eastern Michigan University
Thursday, August 28
Outside EMU's Football Stadium
799 North Hewitt, Ypsilanti
5:30pm - 7pm
Join the Ann Arbor Area and Ypsilanti Area Chambers of Commerce for a Joint Chamber Night at EMU's first home football game against Indiana State. Network in a casual, family-friendly atmosphere with members of both Chambers. Enjoy food and beverages in the Chamber tent.
To reserve you tickets, contact Jennifer Coleman at 734.214.0106 by Friday, August 22. Admission Price - $3.00 per person
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Calling Townie Realtors! Wednesday, September 3
Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce
115 West Huron Street, 3rd Floor, Ann Arbor
9am - 2pm
The Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Chamber member Sean S. Dykhouse, a Real Estate broker with ClickAnnArbor.com, to offer accredited continuing education credits FREE to Chamber members.
The two sessions offered are: "Managing the Home Inspection" and "Michigan's Legal Update". Lunch will be provided by Katherine's Catering. Two sessions; Lunch provided.
FREE Chamber Members / $25 Prospective Members
Seating is limited so contact Jennifer Coleman at 734.214.0106 to reserve your seat!
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Wednesday, September 10
Kensington Court Ann Arbor
610 Hilton Boulevard, Ann Arbor
7:30am - Registration, networking, & continental breakfast
8am - 1:30pm - Program with lunch
Executive Sponsor: 
Headliner Sponsors:
 
Groundbreaker Sponsors:
Ann Arbor Transportation Authority
Atwell-Hicks
Bank of Ann Arbor
Butzel Long
Chase
Weidmayer, Schneider, Raham & Bennett, PC
Speakers:
Roger Fraser, City Administrator, City of Ann Arbor
Robert E. Guenzel, County Administrator, Washtenaw County
Dr. William Miller, Superintendent, Washtenaw Intermediate School District
Dr. Todd Roberts, Ed.D, Superintendent, Ann Arbor Public Schools
This year, attendees can choose from two breakout sessions where there will be a closer look at the issues and the challenges. This is your opportunity to learn more about the topics, ask questions and find our how you can help meet these challenges. The sessions will consist of:
1) "The Schools" Dr. Bill Miller, Dr. Todd Roberts and other school administrators will be heading up discussions on the innovative programming going on in area schools, the gaps in the financial structure and plans for developing a 'Washtenaw Promise.'
2) "Local Government" Roger Fraser and Bob Guenzel, among other local government leaders, will be leading discussions regarding ongoing and future collaboration efforts, government efficiency, your predictions of your local government and the difficult choices that will need to be made.
At Impact 2008, local leaders will be providing conference attendees with a picture of the current state of affairs as well as a vision of hope for the future. Attendees will have the opportunitiy to interact with leaders and administrators from Ann Arbor Public Schools and Washtenaw Intermediate School District and government officials from the City of Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County in a community dialogue on the issues of cooperation, collaboration and shared services.
Cost: $65 Chamber members / $75 Prospective members; after September 5th, $85 for everyone
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SAVE THE DATE NetWorks!
Thursday, September 11
Four Points by Sheraton Ann Arbor
3200 Boardwalk
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
11:30am - 1pm
Sponsored by: Care Response
 "GenX and GenY go Head to Head on Generational Marketing for Your Business"
Derek Mehraban, GenX CEO of Ingenex Digital Marketing and Ross Johnson GenY CCO of Ingenex Digital Marketing go head to head to explore marketing across generations.
Different generations = different media + different messages. What does Gen Y pay attention to? How digitally savvy are todays Boomers? What role does Gen X play in the middle? How can you capitalize on these trends for your business?
Gen X: Derek Mehraban has enjoyed a successful 15-year career as a creative marketing professional and leader in the digital marketing industry. Mehraban has amassed considerable experience leading online and offline marketing efforts for consumer products, automotive, healthcare, manufacturing, education and business-to-business clients. Mehraban is a graduate of Michigan State University, and worked for DMB&B, Campbell-Ewald, and Q LTD before founding Ingenex in 2006.
Gen Y: Ross Johnson has been building client web sites since 1997. As founder of 3.7 Designs and co-founder of Ingenex Digital Marketing, Johnson is known for his leading edge web design and strategic leadership on search engine optimization, pay per click management, e-commerce, social media, blogging and podcasting strategy for clients. Johnson is a part time instructor at Washtenaw Community College, founder of Refresh Detroit, and the web site chair for the Ann Arbor Ad Club.
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SAVE THE DATE Morning Edition Wednesday, September 24 Weber's Inn
3050 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor
7am - 8:45am
Please note that the date for September's Morning Edition has been changed to:
Wednesday, September 24th! |
Lindsay McCarthy, Interim Marketing Director &
Director of Programs and Events Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce |
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