Event Archive
March 2010
3/3/2010
How to Brand Your Business Using Social Media
LA2M - Lunch Ann Arbor Marketing
Companies today want a Facebook Page and Twitter Feed. Many of them aren’t sure why. They just want them because they feel they need to, or should . But after you enter the social media channels, it is crucial to have the right content. It isn’t enough to just “Be there.”
Join us at LA2M, as our speaker David Kiley shares his business-wise experience of counseling companies on how to fill their Internet-based communications channels aimed at the public and the media.
3/3/2010
Entrepreneur Education 1.0: Executive Summary
Ann Arbor SPARK
Problem, product, market, team, competitors, financials: By describing each element of your business, you will clarify your current position as well as your needs. The resulting executive summary will help you understand your needs and provide a basis for the recruitment of essential team members and resources.
3/4/2010
Entry points in wind energy for Michigan startups (Energy Technology Forum)
Ann Arbor SPARK
Everyone is talking about wind right now........... big wind, small wind, on-shore, off-shore, supply chain, etc. But which areas provide the best opportunities for startups? To learn more about this topic, and to network with others interested in this exciting clean tech space, please join us at the next Energy Technology Forum.
3/4/2010
Ignite Ann Arbor 3
Michigan Entrepreneurship and Venture Club
If you had five minutes on stage what would you say? What if you only got 20 slides and they rotated automatically after 15 seconds? Around the world geeks have been putting together Ignite nights to show their answers.
3/5/2010
Entrepreneurship Hour
Center for Entrepreneurship
Due to the upcoming Spring Break, there are no scheduled speakers for the Entrepreneurship Hours on Friday, February 26 and Friday, March 5.
The February 26 session will be used to allow students to gain extra credit toward the class. The March 5 session is cancelled.
3/8/2010
Relay Rally
American Cancer Society Relay for Life Ann Arbor
The Relay Rally on will inform community members what the American Cancer Society Relay For Life is and how they can make in impact in the fight against cancer here in our community. Those attending will hear inspiring stories of survivorship and how the funds raised at Relay provide HOPE to a cancer-free future through life-saving research, programs and services. Please join us and see how you can fight back against a disease that takes so much from too many.
3/9/2010
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.
3/9/2010
Marketing Roundtable - Building an Effective Marketing Plan
Ann Arbor SPARK
The panel assembled provides an array of experience that should provide interesting perspectives on how companies need to approach their marketing programs. Unplanned, marketing will invariably become a ceaseless black-hole; absorbing internal resources well beyond the financial implications. Each panelist will present a very brief overview of their approach to marketing planning, allowing the audience to engage with them for the majority of the session.
3/10/2010
Ann Arbor Clean Cities Meeting
Clean Energy Coalition
Learn about local clean transportation initiatives and network with area leaders at the next Ann Arbor Clean Cities Meeting!
3/10/2010
Managing the Public Conversation: Comment Moderation at AnnArbor.com
LA2M - Lunch Ann Arbor Marketing
Printed newspapers traditionally place a great distance between the reporter, who writes under a large headline, and a reader, who submits a letter to the editor that may not be published for space or content reasons. Not every newspaper has made a successful transition to taking online comments, and some online media sites comment boards are full of spam and bitter invective. Edward Vielmetti shares some lessons learned from the first six months of moderating comments on AnnArbor.com.
3/10/2010
You Want Me to Submit it How!?
The Arts Alliance
This Arts Alliance educational event is focused on using electronic media to submit your artwork and music to calls for artists.
3/11/2010
NetWorks!
Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce
presenter: Joe Marr – Sandler Training Ann Arbor
Joe Marr has headed up Sandler Training - Ann Arbor for over 8 years. He has 30 years experience organizing, training, coaching and managing sales professionals and sales managers. A native of Ann Arbor, Joe's mission is to help companies to get as effective in selling and sales management, as they are in running the rest of their business.
3/12/2010
Leadership Institute for Women 2010
CEED
Bridging the Gap from Good to GREAT!
We have another wonderful mini-MBA program planned for you this year at Davenport University, in Grand Rapids on March 12 and in Livonia on March 19
3/12/2010
Entrepreneurship Hour
Center for Entrepreneurship
MPowered and the Center for Entrepreneurship present Richard Sheridan of Menlo Innovations with “Energy, Creativity, Imagination: Creating a sustainable culture of innovation”
3/16/2010
Ann Arbor New Tech March Meetup
a2geeks
Five presenters this month take the stage for ten minutes each, five minutes to demo and five minutes to answer questions, followed by open announcements and community networking.
3/17/2010
A2Fiber YouTube Contest
LA2M - Lunch Ann Arbor Marketing
We are sponsoring a YouTube Fan contest that kicks off on Saint Patrick's Day at 11:30 at Weber's Ann Arbor.
3/17/2010
Entrepreneur Education 1.0: Product Innovation
Ann Arbor SPARK
Do you need to develop an entire suite of products for one market or a unique product offering for a targeted group of customers whose satisfaction will lead to invaluable references? In this unit, you will focus on defining your customers, their needs and their personas in order to create insights into product strategies for various market segments.
3/18/2010
It’s OK To Be The Boss
Women's Exchange of Washtenaw
As a woman business leader, are you worried that “being the boss” means you’ll be perceived as overbearing, domineering, or even dictatorial?
3/18/2010
It’s OK To Be the Boss – How to be a manager and leader who helps your team thrive
Women's Exchange of Washtenaw
As a women business leader, are you worried that “being the boss” means you’ll be perceived as overbearing, domineering, or even dictatorial? Unfortunately, your team will never be truly successful until you accept your responsibility to be their leader, coach, motivator, and manager. It’s OK to be the boss! In fact, it’s critical to the success of your workplace and your company.
3/19/2010
Leadership Institute for Women 2010
CEED
We have another wonderful mini-MBA program planned for you this year at Davenport University, both in Grand Rapids on March 12 and in Livonia March 19.
3/19/2010
Starting Your Own Business
Ann Arbor SPARK
At this forum you will learn about personality traits that impact entrepreneurialism, create a marketing plan for your business, learn about legal, accounting, franchises, business plans and financing options. You will receive one on one counseling with a business expert and have an opportunity to get advice from a variety of business experts and organizations that are available to support new ventures.
3/19/2010
Entrepreneurship Hour
Center for Entrepreneurship
Join MPowered and the Center for Entrepreneurship as they present Frank Levinson, founder of Finisar, founder and managing director of Small World Group with “Incubators & Venture Capital—Now Everywhere”
3/23/2010
Prominence to Prison: Why Smart People Do Dumb Things
Ross School of Business
Patrick will share his journey from prominence as a
successful stock broker to his involvement in a financial fraud scheme, life as an international fugitive and subsequent incarcerations in both a foreign jail and U.S. prisons.
3/24/2010
Executive Job Networking: Gray Hair Management
Gray Hair Management
Networking for seasoned professionalism in transition. Guest Speaker, Lawrence Dolph will present, "So you want to become a Consultant:" The ins and outs of consulting work.
3/24/2010
Entrepreneur Education Information Session
Ann Arbor SPARK
Are you an entrepreneur? Are you interested in learning about SPARK’s Entrepreneur Education programs, including Entrepreneur Bootcamp, Entrepreneur Education 1.0, Entrepreneur Education 2.0, and Cantillon?
3/24/2010
Engaging a Target Market / Graduating from User Traffic to User Advocate
LA2M - Lunch Ann Arbor Marketing
Driving website traffic is often a significant part of your online marketing budget. Make the most of your investment by turning traffic into an engaged user advocate. You'll learn how to turn your users into brand promoters by qualifying traffic sources, creating an engagement-friendly website, and letting your users know you're plugged in!
3/24/2010
Hot Shots: Career Connections at Melange
Ann Arbor SPARK
Bring your resume, and come and mingle with growing, innovative companies in a fun and relaxed environment! This event is only for talent seeking opportunities for themselves. Recruiters and staffing companies should use other venues to meet with these company representatives. If you would like your company to participate, contact Amy Cell at Amy@AnnArborUSA.org.
3/24/2010
Getting Hired: Insider Tips on Resume Writing, Interviewing and More
Association of Women in Computing - Ann Arbor
High tech recruiters may have to wade through a hundred resumes or more—every day. If you are job hunting, you need to do everything you can to stand out from the rest of the crowd. Good advice on how to do just that is hard to find. Is there someone whom you can trust? What if you could talk with people who have been looking at resumes for more than ten years? And who have successfully shepherded hundreds of candidates through the contracting or hiring process?
3/26/2010
FastTrac Orientation
MI-SBTDC
An orientation session required to register for the Fast Trac® Courses in Washtenaw, Lenawee, Hillsdale, and Jackson Counties. This half day session will orient you to the Fast Trac® program and what commitment will be required of you as the entrepreneur.
3/26/2010
Entrepreneur Education Information Session
Ann Arbor SPARK
Are you an entrepreneur? Are you interested in learning about SPARK’s Entrepreneur Education programs, including Entrepreneur Bootcamp, Entrepreneur Education 1.0, Entrepreneur Education 2.0, and Cantillon?
3/26/2010
Entrepreneurship Hour
Center for Entrepreneurship
Subject: Join Dean Kamen, creator of the Segway, founder of FIRST, (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), The National Inventors Hall of Fame inductee.
3/27/2010
B. Side Basics Program Graduation
The Business Side of Youth : The B. Side
The B. Side cordially invites you to an afternoon honoring our young entrepreneurs in their completion of the B. Side Basics Program. The B. Side Basics Program trains local youth ages 13-24 on the basics of owning a business and writing a business plan. The youth involved will be showcasing their business plans and concept boards at the graduation, so please come out to support the next generation of entrepreneurs!
3/29/2010
Entrepreneur Education Information Session
Ann Arbor SPARK
Are you an entrepreneur? Are you interested in learning about SPARK’s Entrepreneur Education programs, including Entrepreneur Bootcamp, Entrepreneur Education 1.0, Entrepreneur Education 2.0, and Cantillon?
3/30/2010
Enterprise Information Architecture
Merit Network, Inc.
Master the principals of web architecture from thought leader and industry pioneer Lou Rosenfeld. Learn to create sites that support your strategy and satisfy your users' needs.
3/31/2010
Site Search Analytics for a Better User Experience
Merit Network
Harness your search engine data and learn exactly what your users want from your web site. Thought leader and industry pioneer Lou Rosenfeld will introduce the essentials of site search analytics.
3/31/2010
Business 2 Business EXPO 2010 - Economic Outlook Luncheon
Ann Arbor SPARK
Started in 2004, by the Ann Arbor News, the Outlook Luncheon is a premiere business event. In partnership with the Washtenaw Economic Club, AnnArbor.com brings George Fulton, University of Michigan Economist, to deliver his forecast and insights into the year ahead.
3/31/2010
Social Marketing and Online Consumer Reviews
LA2M - Lunch Ann Arbor Marketing
Cautionary tales about Social Marketing are as old as humankind. (Remember Adam and Eve? They lost their home after acting on bad advice about what to eat.) While technology has made information more available, finding good recommendations from people you can trust is still a challenge. Angie’s List provides reviews, but by whom? Will your Facebook friends help you find a plumber when that pipe breaks at 3 a.m.? In this talk, we’ll compare consumer review services and social networks, and learn how to avoid the bad apples. We’ll learn about the Federal Trade Commission’s crack-down on deceptive advertising, and what it means for bloggers, reviewers and advertisers. Business owners will learn how to use online reviews to get new customers. Whether you’re a consumer, advertiser, business owner or blogger, there is something in this talk for you.
3/31/2010
"What’s all the Hype about Roth Conversions?"
AnnArbor.com
There has been a lot of press about the gift from the IRS to individuals who historically haven’t qualified for a Roth IRA. The IRS does allow individuals to convert their Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA, however, starting January 1st, 2010, the IRS is permitting individuals to pay the taxes on their conversion over 2 years and they are providing opportunities for individuals to reconsider their decision before making it final!! How do you know a conversion makes sense for you?
3/31/2010
Entrepreneur Education 1.0: The Management Team/Hiring
Ann Arbor SPARK
The “right people in the right roles” is critical to achieve extraordinary results. This session will address what your “human capital” team might look like at each stage of the organization’s development -- including how to select and hire complementary people and skills, as well as ideas for building the team. Mini-topics include assessing talent, legal interviewing, and contractor vs. employee options.