Event Archive


July 2009

7/14/2009
Ann Arbor OpenCoffee
Ann Arbor SPARK
This is a networking event for entrepreneurs, investors and those who work with technology & innovation businesses, particularly in IT, cleantech and life sciences.
7/14/2009
"Show Me the Money" - Michigan Sources of Capital
Ann Arbor SPARK
A panel will discuss the programs, grants, loans, incentives and investments that are available to start-ups and growth companies.
7/16/2009
Innovation Michigan 2009
Ann Arbor SPARK
Join Michigan Business Review in the annual Innovation Michigan, a statewide event where companies who have achieved best business process, products and business strategies are honored.
7/22/2009
An Old-School Prospecting Method That Works Really Well
Creative Ideas Marketing
Lunch Ann Arbor Marketing - LA2M presents: A Really, Really Old-School Prospecting Method That Works Really, Really Well, presented by Chris Kochmanski, Design Hub It’s said that “90 percent of success is showing up.” This program will explore how you can use direct mail (gasp!) combined with telemarketing (horrors!) to “show up” and get the relationship-building and sales-generating conversations going with your best prospects.
7/22/2009
Linkedin/ISCG Workshop
ISCG
With over 37 million registered users in 140 countries, LinkedIn is the top online professional networking tool. During this workshop, Tracy Wick will explain how LinkedIn is structured, and conduct a live demonstration on how to use LinkedIn. Bring your LUNCH and your LAPTOP. Participants will learn how to: Keep in touch with current contacts, Locate contacts who can help you achieve your business goals, Turn a cold call into a warm call, Research a company, Ask a question or Launch a poll (to receive fast feedback), Participate in a group, Post presentations, white papers, or project photos, and Promote your achievements and your company’s successes. Drinks and desserts will be provided. Please RSVP for this FREE event soon, as space is limited to 30 participants. Sponsored by Neumann/Smith Architecture and ISCG Inc. You can RSVP to the event here: http://events.linkedin.com/Build-Better-Network-Now-LinkedIn/pub/88643
7/23/2009
NEF - UNUSUAL ENTREPRENEURS SHARE WILD SUCCESS STORIES
Ann Arbor SPARK
Sometimes it's luck and sometimes it's timing - and yet other times it's the sheer genius of a wacky idea. Hear from entrepreneurs who've discovered and capitalized upon unusual or obscure market needs to build a business.
7/29/2009
What's in Your Tool Kit?
Creative Ideas Marketing
Lunch Ann Arbor Marketing - LA2M presents: What's in Your Tool Kit? Each of us carries a personally unique tool kit. We all have one, or maybe more than one! And, we use these tool kits, all the time. Sometimes without even knowing it!