| November 2007 Second Events Edition Chamber Express eNewsletter |
| 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, November 28th Weber's Inn 3050 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor 7am - 8:45am Please pre-register by noon on Tuesday, November 27th. 
Sponsor: MLive  Russ Collins, Executive Director of the Michigan Theater, 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.  John U. Bacon, Author, Bo's Lasting Lessons: The Legendary Coach Teaches the Timeless Fundamentals of Leadership, This acclaimed writer for Time, New York Times, ESPN The Magazine and Sports Illustrated will share leadership lessons from the late, great UM football coach.
 Karl Couyoumjian, President, TeL Systems / Thalner Electronic Labs
TeL Systems specializes in the design, installation and maintenance of broadcast video and audio systems. Could your business benefit from better audio/visual presentations? La'Ron Williams, Storyteller
This locally based, nationally known storyteller brings to life
multicultural stories from around the world. His beautiful performances make the wit and wisdom of the stories riveting.  Michelle Segar, President, EssentialSteps
Everyone knows exercise is good for them but most find it difficult to do consistently. Segar suggests finding the intrinsic enjoyment of exercise.
Roger Fraser, City Administrator, Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor has a resourceful City Administrator at a time when funding for local government is shrinking and taxpayer expectations remain high. Find out more about the challenges facing the City from its well respected nonpolitical leader.
$25 Members / $30 Prospective Members
Questions? Contact Barbara Davenport at 734.214.0104
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Collaborate and Communicate with Google Apps
Workshop in Partnership with Ann Arbor Chamber of Commerce
 When:
Thursday, November 29th, 2007
4:30pm - 6:30pm & 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Where:
Boardwalk Creative Center
2803 Boardwalk St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104 What:
Two-hour interactive workshop to learn how Google Apps can transform how your organization collaborates and communicates featuring Scott Johnston from Google in Mountain View. More about Google Apps:
The Google Apps suite provides simple and powerful collaboration tools without the hassle and cost. With Google Apps, you can provide Gmail with Google Chat to every employee, have a robust shared calendaring system, and work collaboratively on Google Docs and Spreadsheets. All of this is brand-labeled to your domain and all of it is free. This is an ideal solution for small businesses. At this workshop, Scott Johnston, a Product Manager for Google Apps, will be giving a tour of the present and future of this powerful suite. After the talk, you will have time to ask questions and speak directly with specialists to learn about using and implementing the suite. |
Year Ender Thursday, December 6 Kensington Court Ann Arbor 610 Hilton Boulevard, Ann Arbor 4:30 - 7pm  Join us for the largest networking event of the year - The Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce Year Ender presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. The Year Ender will be held at the Kensington Court - Ann Arbor from 4:30pm - 7pm on Thursday, December 6th. Sponsorships are still needed to help keep this event free to all Chamber members.
 We again invite Chamber members with a food or beverage specialty to participate. For further information please contact Barbara Davenport at 734.214.0104.
Don't forget your non-perishable food donation for Food Gatherers. With the help of community donations, Food Gatherers provides enough food for more than 5,500 meals a day through more than 150 community programs each year.Sponsors:
Bell of the Ball
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Shrimp The Ann Arbor News Ann Arbor Trasportation Authority LaSalle Bank National City Bank NSK TDS Metrocom
Ann Arbor Commerce Bank Hobbs & Black Architects Plante & Moran, PLLC Weber's Inn want more information? Weidmayer, Schneider, Raham & Bennett Yeo & Yeo Silver Bell
Dykema
Crystal Goblet
Chase Citizens Bank
Ellis, Eby, Conner, Smilie & Bourque, PLLC
FOURSIGHT Creative Group, Inc. Joseph Freed & Associates
Midwestern Consulting, LLC
TeL Systems
Food and Beverage:
Arbor Brewing Company
bd's mongolian barbeque
Bearclaw Coffee Co.
Carlyle Grill
Coffee Connection Conor O'Neill's Emerald City
Gordon Food Service Marketplace
Katherines Catering & Events
Mediterrano
Shalimar Restaurant |
NetWorks!
Thursday, December 13 Courtyard by Marriott 3205 Boardwalk, Ann Arbor 11:30am - 1pm Please pre-register by noon on Wednesday, December 12th. Sponsor: Flagstar Bank "Let's Make a Deal - The Ultimate Networking Event"  Tom Denk, Investment Specialist, Thomas Denk Financial Services (aka Monte Hall) will lead this End of the Year Extravaganza! Pete Richards, Assistant VP; Business Development Officer, University Bank will join Tom in making this a lively and memorable event.
 We have stolen ideas from every radio and TV game show to bring you this exciting and entertaining networking program. You will be working closely with those at your table to stump our esteemed hosts. So come prepared to guess that price, answer that bazaar question or produce that odd item for fun and prizes.
In the spirit of the Season - please bring a non-perishable food item for our annual Food Drive. $25 Chamber Members / $30 Prospective Members Questions? Contact Barbara Davenport at 734.214.0104. |
| | | 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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