Event Archive
April 2012
4/2/2012
Mobile Usage Research
Mobile Monday Ann Arbor
In this talk, Paul will discuss a groundbreaking research project conducted by their parent company, Jacobs Media. Jacobs implemented their ethnographic research methodology to identify where mobile is moving as a platform.
4/3/2012
Pay Per Click Club April ThinkTank
Search Ad Marketing
How to Optimize Your Google Places Listing and Force Your Competitors Down the Page!
In honor of Google Places birthday (celebrating two years), this month Pay Per Click Club is hosting a training workshop where you can learn and implement strategies for optimizing your Google Places listing.
4/4/2012
Making the Ask: Referrals and More
LA2M, Lunch Ann Arbor Marketing
Networking is all about developing a long-term resource for professional and personal success. The problem is, most people don't know how to call on that resource effectively and appropriately. In fact, they often fear (and rightly so) that if they do it wrong, they may destroy all the work they put in to building those connections in the first place.
This talk covers:
- How to specify what you want for the best results.
- Who to ask and how to match your need with their desire to help.
- What to say when you get the opportunity to ask.
You've gone to the events. You've followed up with coffees and lunches. You've shown yourself to be a supporter, adviser, and confidant to everyone around you. Give your network a chance now, to be there for you.
4/5/2012
Create Your WordPress Website
MeadowFete Media & 3.7 DESIGNS
Join a team of seasoned WordPress experts as they guide you through a 2-day hands-on workshop where you will leave with a WordPress website you built and can manage yourself.
4/5/2012
Free Training Call: Get More Clients Now!
Excellerate Associates
This training call is for experts, entrepreneurs, event planners, financial planners, coaches, consultants, chiropractors, agents of change, trainers, and speakers who want to quit working so hard to fill their prospect pipeline and get more clients.
Over and over again I hear small business owners desperately wanting to get more clients and bring in consistent cash flow. They are often:
Overwhelmed with all of the stuff that needs to be done and get sidetracked from the revenue-generating activities.
Confused with how to fully express their natural gifts to make the world a better place.
Frustrated because not enough people know about them.
Spend more time prospecting than working with their clients.
4/5/2012
Michigan Energy Forum: The Role of Nuclear Energy in Michigan and Abroad in Addressing GHG Emissions
Ann Arbor SPARK
Come join the Michigan Energy Forum on Thursday April 5 as we discuss the role of nuclear energy in Michigan and abroad in addressing global climate change. Panelists will include representatives from industry, academia, and the State who will share their views of the role that nuclear energy should play to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and generate economic development opportunities. While nuclear energy can be a very controversial topic, the purpose of this forum is to discuss the science, economics, and risks and rewards of nuclear energy and to learn more about what is going on in Michigan. Please join us on April 5 for this exciting forum.
4/6/2012
Entrepreneurship Hour
Center for Entrepreneurship
Join MPowered and the Center for Entrepreneurship as they present Diana Kander for an Entrepreneurship Hour.
4/9/2012
2012 Michigan National Robotics Day
National Center for Manufacturing Sciences
The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences is excited to be co-hosting 2012 Michigan National Robotics Day with the University of Michigan.
4/10/2012
Ann Arbor OpenCoffee
Ann Arbor SPARK
This is a networking event for entrepreneurs, investors and those who work with innovation businesses, particularly in IT, cleantech and life sciences.
4/10/2012
Spring Conference - IEEE Southeastern Michigan Section
Sales and Marketing Insight
Women in Computing: Why are there so few of us?
Did you ever wonder why there are only 18% women studying computing in the US? Where else are there women in the classroom and do they continue equal representation in the workforce? From the work in the United States; the current studies begun in Brazil; and brief overview of other countries, why are certain places successful in certain levels but not at others? What are the lessons we can learn from our neighbors? This interactive session will provide a brief overview of the gender diversity situation including directions and potential best practices. It is hoped that the audience will provide information about their particular communities and ask provocative questions to the audience at large.
4/10/2012
Marketing Roundtable - B2B Marketing - B2B Box of Tricks
Ann Arbor SPARK
This hands-on workshop will give participants insight and experience with three areas of B2B marketing that can make the difference between success and failure in the B2B space. Attendees will work in small groups to complete key marketing elements for a fictional, but real-world B2B company.
4/11/2012
Executive Networking: Gray Hair Management
Gray Hair Management
The Gray Hair Management® corporate mission is to help professionals get jobs. All of our activities are focused on this mission, whether it is to help organizations and recruiters find qualified candidates, provide our members with networking events and job leads, or to help individuals secure their next position with our exclusive Pathways Through Transitionsm Coaching program.
4/11/2012
The App Revolution: The Who and What of Mobile Marketing
LA2M, Lunch Ann Arbor Marketing
Mobile apps are one of the hottest topics out there. With over 25 billion apps downloaded for Apple devices alone, many people think their business needs an app, but why? Some businesses have created e-commerce apps. Some have created interactive brochures. Others have designed games. Before, jumping into app development, businesses should consider what it is they're trying to achieve.
During this presentation, we'll take a look at how various businesses are using mobile apps to market their business. So whether you're a small business looking to extend your reach or a large business that wants to create another customer touch point, this session will help you understand some of the ways other companies are using apps as part of their integrated marketing plan.
4/11/2012
Business Expo & Networking 2012
Women Making Connections
OVER 1000 WOMEN HAVE ATTENDED THIS ANNUAL EVENT. WE’VE BEEN HAVING FUN AND MAKING MONEY FOR 7 YEARS.
Have you heard? We are celebrating the Women Making Connections 7th Annual Networking and Business Expo.
4/12/2012
Ask-the-Investors Roundtable
Great Lakes Entrepreneur's Quest
Welcome GLEQ Business Plan Competition participants and other entrepreneurs looking to make a good connection! This event is designed to give you the opportunity to ask your questions about executive summaries and business plans. Find out what venture capital and angel investors are interested in seeing.
4/13/2012
Entrepreneurship Hour
Center for Entrepreneurship
Join MPowered and the Center for Entrepreneurship as they present Anne Dwane for an Entrepreneurship Hour.
4/14/2012
Inside Lafayette Park
University of Detroit Mercy-School of Architecture
An exhibition on Lafayette Park featuring THE SETTLEMENT SHAPE, a project by Milan Politecnico University; work from THANKS FOR THE VIEW, MR. MIES, a book forthcoming Fall 2012; and an installation by ROGUEHAA.
4/16/2012
MEDC Entrepreneurial Services Bus Tour
MEDC & Ann Arbor SPARK
Each year the MEDC supports $25 million in programs for early stage, high-growth potential technology businesses. The MEDC is organizing a bus tour to most of the Smart Zones in Michigan, in order to educate early stage tech companies, university faculty and staff, and students about the opportunities to work with these programs. Ann Arbor SPARK is hosting a stop of the bus tour at SPARK Central.
4/16/2012
Business Law & Order: Employment
Ann Arbor SPARK
This presentation will cover workplace employment issues that any business owner will certainly face, regardless of your workforce size. The discussion will focus primarily on how you can protect your company’s most important assets in the workplace, what issues you may face in hiring and disciplining employees, and everyday issues associated with wage and hour laws. At some point in the development of your company, you will be faced with challenges in each of these areas, and this presentation will give you the initial tools necessary to identify the issues before they become problems.
4/18/2012
10 Digital Marketing Resources to Impact Business Success
LA2M, Lunch Ann Arbor Marketing
LA2M founder and co-author of the New Media Driver’s Resource Guide, Derek Mehraban speaks on 10 digital marketing resources that will impact business success.
In this lecture, Mehraban will delight the audience with 10 of the best resources on digital marketing and new media. If you want to improve the social media strategy for your business you need to be at LA2M on April 18th.
4/20/2012
Starting Your Own Business
Ann Arbor SPARK
At this forum you will learn about personality traits that impact entrepreneurialism, creating a marketing plan for your business, legal, accounting, and risk considerations, product development, business plans and financing options. You will have an opportunity to get advice from a variety of business experts and organizations that are available to support new ventures.
4/21/2012
Urban Futures
ROGUEHAA
ROGUEHAA’s Urban Futures panel discussion will explore the role of large scale urban visions, and consequent realities, in post-industrial cities.
4/24/2012
SBIR/STTR Proposal Prep - NIH Focus
BBC
This seminar presents essential information for crafting a competitive SBIR/STTR proposal that meets the unique requirements of the NIH. Detailed instruction is given on the ins and outs of preparing a proposal, including both technical and commercialization plans, and navigating the often complicated submission process.
4/25/2012
Covering Live Events with Social Media
LA2M, Lunch Ann Arbor Marketing
Social media can be a powerful tool to cover live events - pre, post and during the event. Establishing hashtags, recruiting influencers, using rich media and blending the online and physical worlds are just a few tactics to help give your events the biggest social spike possible
At this event, you will learn ways to improve how you plan, promote and curate on-site or off-site live events using social media. Learn what strategies, platforms and tactics to engage to fit your level of need and resources - before, during and after live events.
4/26/2012
YouAreSoCharmingGoodLookingAndTalentedHappyHour
Ann Arbor Ad Club
If you are a creative in Ann Arbor or the surrounding areas you are invited to the Ann Arbor Ad Club networking event at Bab’s Underground Lounge on April 26th. Munchies provided and cash bar. No cost to attend and bring a creative friend or two. Pass the word around.
4/28/2012
Entre-SLAM!
Knowledge Crush
Storytelling competition for entrepreneurs in a club setting with great food, music, and stories!