| | 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 Megan Turnbow, Marketing Director, or by calling 734.214.0108.
Thank you for your time,
Megan Turnbow |
| Morning Edition
Wednesday, March 19
Weber's Inn
3050 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor
7am - 8:45am $25 Chamber members / $30 prospective members Please pre-register by noon on Tuesday, March 18th.  Russ Collins, Executive Director of the Michigan Theater
Russ hosts this dynamic program designed by the Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce. The purpose of this event is to keep members informed and up-to-date on vital local issues and offer an opportunity to network with fellow Chamber members.
Al Rice, Owner, Artisan Bistro, LLC
Located on Packard near State Street, the Artisan Bistro serves breakfast featuring organic, fresh-roasted coffee and a lunch highlighted by organic and local ingredients.Neal Clinthorne, Co-Founder and Vice President, Xoran Technologies, Inc.
This amazing company makes compact computed tomography, or CT scanners, used primarily by ear, nose and throat physicians and Dentists to look inside a patient's head. John Staples, General Manager, Weber's Inn & Restaurant
Currently celebrating its 70th anniversary of excellence in hospitality, Weber's Inn & Restaurant is an Ann Arbor institution and a most excellent host of Morning Edition!  Christen McArdle, Executive Director, Ann Arbor Film Festival
A 46 year tradition of being on the cutting edge! This year's Festival will un-spool March 25-30 at the Michigan Theater. Come hear the Festival's visionary director give us the inside scoop.
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Even Thursdays Thursday, March 20 & April 10 Zingerman's Next Door Upstairs 422 Detroit Street, Ann Arbor 7am - 9am Jesse will be at Even Thursdays on Thursday, March 20th and April 10th, 2008.
 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 |
New Enterprise Forum
Thursday, March 20
Holiday Inn North Campus
3600 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor
5pm Free to NEF members and journalists, $20 for non-members, $5 for students. "The Inside Story of an Investor/Investee," A panel discussion will shed light on the relationships that are formed between entrepreneurs and their investors. The evening's presentations are followed by Open Forum, during which attendees have the opportunity to make a 30-second pitch for their company, product/service, or need. want more information? |
Seminar Series
Tuesday, March 25
Sandler Sales Institute
2750 South State Street, Ann Arbor
3pm - 5pm FREE Chamber members / $20 prospective members Please pre-register by noon on Monday, March 24th.  Presenter - Joe Marr, President, Sandler Sales Institute, Marr Professional Development
"The Seven Deadly Sins of Negotiating" 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. His mission is to teach his mostly professional and technical clients how to develop trusting and honest relationships with their prospective clients faster-and more sales just happen.
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Washtenaw Economic Club
Tuesday, March 25
Ann Arbor Marriott
1275 South Huron Street, Ypsilanti
11:30am - 1:30pm $25 Chamber members / $30 prospective members Speaker: Ron Shapiro
"Dare to Prepare" Expert Negotiator, best-selling author, attorney and nationally acclaimed sports agent fro Hall of Famers Cal Ripken Jr., Jim Palmer, Brookes Robinson, Kirby Puckett and Eddie Murray. Ron's recently released book, Dare to Prepare, made the New York Times and Wall Street Journal Business Best Seller Lists in its first week of publication in mid-January 2008. want more information? |
Get Connected Thursday, March 27 Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce 115 West Huron, 3rd floor, Ann Arbor 4pm - 5pm Sponsored by: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Are you a new member or an existing member who is interested in learning about all the benefits of being a Chamber member? Have you hired a new team member and would like to get them involved? Have you been thinking about joining the Chamber but would like more information about what the Chamber can offer your business? At Get Connected we outline all the benefits, cost savings and opportunities the Chamber can provide for you and your business. Join us and plan to Get Connected! This one hour informational secession is for new, existing and prospective Ann Arbor Chamber members. During this one-step recourse for your business, you will learn about membership benefits, meet the chamber staff, sign up for the Chamber's member to member discount programs and discover how the Chamber can benefit you and your business. It's free and no advance registration is necessary. Questions? Contact Cheryl O'Brien at 734.214.0107. |
SAVE THE DATE Commute Chat
Tuesday, April 1
Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce
115 West Huron Street, 3rd floor, Ann Arbor
12pm - 1pm Come to Commute Chat this April to learn why spring is a great time to promote commuting options to the downtown. Discussion topics will include: how downtown construction will impact commutes, how carpooling, busing, telecommuting and flextime can make things better and what's in store for this year's Curb Your Car Month. We want to show you how Curb your Car Month will benefit your organization and great ways to encourage your employees to use sustainable transportation in May and beyond. Please RSVP by Tuesday March 25 to Nancy Shore at 734.214.0100. |
SAVE THE DATE Seminar Series Thursday, April 22 Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce 115 West Huron Street, 3rd floor, Ann Arbor The American Red Cross, Washtenaw County Chapter presents: "Learn How to Protect Your Employees and Your Facility: Safety Preparedness & Business Continuity." Attendance is FREE and limited to the first 50 Attendees. |
| | SAVE THE DATE! Chamber Golf Outing Monday, May 19 Travis Pointe Country Club 2829 Travis Pointe Road, Ann Arbor 7:30am Morning Flight Presented by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Michigan 1pm Afternoon Flight  This popular sell-out annual event gives Chamber members and their guests the opportunity to conduct business while golfing at one of the area's exclusive courses. The day ends with awards, prizes, and dinner. Want to be a sponsor for this year's Golf Outing? Sponsorships are still available at a variety of levels. Please call Barbara Davenport if you would like to participate at 734.214.0104 or email at barbara@annarborchamber.org. |
| Megan Turnbow, Marketing Director Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce email: megan@annarborchamber.org phone: 734.665.4433 web: http://www.annarborchamber.org |
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