﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Ann Arbor SPARK Event Calendar RSS Feed - All Area Events</title><link>http://www.annarborusaevents.org/</link><description>Promoting the economic development of innovation-based businesses in the Ann Arbor region by offering programs, resources, and proactive support to business at every stage.</description><copyright>Copyright 2013 Ann Arbor SPARK - All Rights Reserved</copyright><item><title>The Reluctant Networker: Troubleshooting Your Networking Practice</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11914</guid><description>One of the biggest complaints about developing a networking practice is "It takes too much time/money".

In truth, most people are just plain inefficient in their networking behavior.</description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11914</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Workshop on Nano and Micro Manufacturing</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11655</guid><description>This event is designed as a tech transfer and an opportunity for researchers to meet manufacturers</description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11655</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 09:00:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Michigan Growth Capital Symposium</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11783</guid><description>Join us May 21 &amp; 22, 2013 where over 400 attendees are expected including angel, seed and growth stage investors from across the U.S., executives of early stage and emerging growth companies and related stakeholders. Celebrating its 32nd anniversary, the 2013 Michigan Growth Capital Symposium is the Midwest's leading event for attracting the best investors from across the U.S. and showcasing high-quality investable companies. In the past decade alone, more than 300 companies have presented. About 70% of these have raised capital totaling more than $1.7 billion in investments and nearly 20% have realized successful exits.</description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11783</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 10:00:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Marketing Needs - Different Perspectives</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11903</guid><description>Karim Motawi, a 20 years tile industry veteran will discuss the evolution of his marketing ideas in response to the different and distinct needs of the companies he has worked for.  As even companies in the same market have very different marketing needs and circumstances.</description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11903</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 11:45:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hot Shots: Career Connections</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11764</guid><description>Bring your resume, and come and mingle with growing, innovative companies in a fun and relaxed environment! 

</description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11764</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Building Business Relationships Breakfast</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=10903</guid><description>Saline Area Chamber of Commerce's Great Networking Opportunity! </description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=10903</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2013 07:30:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Shining the Media Spotlight on Your Company</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11915</guid><description>Positive publicity for your business is like gold.  Your company looks good and you could reap some significant benefits.  But PR isn't an easy game.  We all think we have great news stories.  But how to you get the news media to notice, let alone care enough to follow up?  </description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11915</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2013 11:45:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ann Arbor SPARK Spring 2013 Entrepreneur Boot Camp Celebration </title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11923</guid><description>Come celebrate with us the conclusion of the Ann Arbor SPARK Spring 2013 Entrepreneur Boot Camp.  This is a great opportunity to network with the mentors and campers and to see which team is awarded Best of Boot Camp. </description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11923</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2013 17:30:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Drupal - Get Started</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11893</guid><description>Learn how to create your own website with Drupal, a popular Content Management System used to run some of the largest websites on the Internet. </description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11893</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2013 18:00:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ann Arbor OpenCoffee</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11717</guid><description>This is a networking event for entrepreneurs, investors and those who work with innovation businesses, particularly in IT, cleantech and life sciences. 
</description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11717</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2013 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Health Care Reform for Small Employers: Planning for 2014</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11870</guid><description>Reforms under the Affordable Care Act will change the way health care is financed, delivered and regulated. This program will help you understand the law and how it will affect your business for years to come. 

</description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11870</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2013 08:30:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Selling Smart Workshop - Increase Your Pipeline with Networking Finesse</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11696</guid><description>The Selling Smart Workshop series will be held the first Wednesday of the month. Each of the Workshop events will include an hour of practice selling, followed by an hour presentation on a different sales topic. 

</description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11696</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2013 09:00:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Using Social Media and Search to Get the Right Customers</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11904</guid><description>There has been a lot of discussion about social media marketing and how it might relate to search.  In this talk, Bud Gibson will show some effective strategies for using social media to drive well targeted traffic to your search marketing campaigns.  This traffic is highly motivated and very likely to become customers.  Bud will also show social media tools you can use to fine tune your search marketing campaigns. </description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11904</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2013 11:45:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Leading HR When It’s Not Your Day Job</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11916</guid><description>Training for business professionals who are responsible for human resources yet are not deeply-trained HR specialists. This is two-part series is to learn about recruiting and retaining your organization’s talent.</description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11916</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2013 08:30:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Write a Compelling SBIR/STTR Proposal for NIH</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11910</guid><description>This seminar presents essential “how-to” instruction on writing a competitive SBIR/STTR proposal that meets the unique requirements of the NIH and the expectations of its reviewers</description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11910</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2013 09:00:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>SBIR/STTR Proposal Preparation for NIH</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11891</guid><description>This seminar presents essential information for crafting a competitive SBIR/STTR proposal that meets the unique requirements of the NIH.  
</description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11891</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2013 09:00:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Social Media and Social Learning for Learning Professionals</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11846</guid><description>A 60-90 minute exploration of social media and social learning. We would define the two terms separately, and then examine the unique time period we are in right now, and how technology now serves as an enabler of social learning instead of a barrier.
We would also examine the primary types of social media tools, sharing examples of how they can be used to support learning, and how they can be adapted for the individual cultures of each organization.
</description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11846</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2013 17:00:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Michigan Energy Forum - Renewable Energy on Brownfields + Landfills</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11747</guid><description>On June 6th, the Michigan Energy Forum will present a discussion panel and networking event, “Renewable Energy on Brownfields + Landfills.”  The panel will discuss opportunities and key issues associated with renewable energy generation on contaminated land and will touch on opportunities for entrepreneurs, installations in Michigan, the larger national market and policies that could shape the industry’s development in the state of Michigan.  </description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11747</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2013 17:00:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Saline Chamber Golf Outing</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11888</guid><description>Join us for a day of great golf, fun, prizes, food, and networking!
</description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11888</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2013 09:30:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>International Economic Development Council 2013 Spring Conference</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11858</guid><description>Attend the 2013 Spring Conference to discover emerging opportunities and grasp industry trends every economic developer needs to know. Learn how to leverage your communities' assets and industrial base to transform your economy and stimulate the growth of new clusters, companies and jobs. Featured industries for the 2013 Spring Conference include automotive research and development, higher education, energy conservation, homeland security and defense, and healthcare information technology.
</description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11858</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Jun 2013 07:00:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>International Economic Development Council 2013 Spring Conference</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11860</guid><description>Attend the 2013 Spring Conference to discover emerging opportunities and grasp industry trends every economic developer needs to know. Learn how to leverage your communities' assets and industrial base to transform your economy and stimulate the growth of new clusters, companies and jobs. Featured industries for the 2013 Spring Conference include automotive research and development, higher education, energy conservation, homeland security and defense, and healthcare information technology.
</description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11860</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2013 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>International Economic Development Council 2013 Spring Conference</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11859</guid><description>Attend the 2013 Spring Conference to discover emerging opportunities and grasp industry trends every economic developer needs to know. Learn how to leverage your communities' assets and industrial base to transform your economy and stimulate the growth of new clusters, companies and jobs. Featured industries for the 2013 Spring Conference include automotive research and development, higher education, energy conservation, homeland security and defense, and healthcare information technology.
</description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11859</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2013 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>SBIR/STTR 101 and Proposal Prep for USDA</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11911</guid><description>This program gives you the option of attending a morning SBIR/STTR introduction, an afternoon workshop in proposal preparation for the US. Dept. of Agriculture — or both!</description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11911</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:00:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Develop a Brand that Matters</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11905</guid><description>Today we live in a digital economy that force’s us to disrupt and re-think everything that has worked for us historically.  Come and learn strategies on how to effectively manage your organizational and personal brands while remaining relevant in a rapidly changing workplace.</description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11905</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:45:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Business Law &amp; Order - Privacy</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11739</guid><description>Starting a new business is complicated: there are many t’s to cross and i’s to dot. The Business Law &amp; Order Legal Series will give entrepreneurs insight into some of the most important legal issues they must consider during business formation. Some of these issues include: proper business structure, intellectual property protection, founders and key employee compensation, considerations regarding employees versus independent contractors, doing business overseas and commercial agreements. The sessions will help new business owners understand their options and make better decisions relating to the structure, organization and management of their business. 

</description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11739</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:00:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Marketing Roundtable - Content (Not Elvis), Is King</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11728</guid><description>The Marketing Roundtable is a monthly series featuring regional talent who will discuss practical and cost-effective innovation marketing. Program topics range from brand strategy to social media, and from financial accountability to guerrilla marketing. 

</description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11728</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:00:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Getting to "Yes"</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11909</guid><description>Get ready for an exciting program designed to teach you how to ask for what you want in any situation and get a YES. Discover how to ask from a place of integrity so that you feel great asking for money, a promotion, or just asking for some extra help. Say goodbye to feeling nervous and guilty. Ask for what YOU want and start feeling amazing about it. Let’s get to the YES every time.</description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11909</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:00:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Starting Your Own Business</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11755</guid><description>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. 

</description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11755</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2013 09:00:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Relay for Life of Ann Arbor</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11880</guid><description>Has CANCER affected you or someone you love?  Relay For Life is where Ann Arbor unites to celebrate, remember, and fight back against cancer. Everyone is welcome to attend this family-friendly event, with entertainment, including live bands, DJ music, kid’s activities, walking laps, and ceremonies (10am, 2pm, 9:30pm). Special lap and brunch for cancer survivors around 10:30 am.  Walk for someone you love, someone you know, if you have heard the words, “You have cancer," or if you never want to.</description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11880</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Jun 2013 10:00:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Strategic Customer Care</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11830</guid><description>Sandler Training Ann Arbor
501 Avis Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 821-4830 

June 24th, 2013  - September 16th, 2013
8:00 am – 9:30 am

 Strategic Customer Care is a 12-week class to prepare customer service, technical staff, sales engineers and inside sales reps to take better care of customers and increase revenue opportunities. 

Sandler’s Strategic Customer Care is unlike any other training. Not a quick fix program for basic customer service, it’s an investment in developing high-finesse skills for employees that interface customers daily. 

Attendees will learn communication skills and psychology that enables you to delegate more and enables them to develop deeper customer loyalty and contribute to the company’s sales through no pressure techniques.

Investment: $2500 per person (12 weeks)

Once a week on Mondays from June 24th, 2013 to September 17th, 2013


Register with Theresa at:  (734) 821-4830</description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11830</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2013 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Building Business Relationships Breakfast</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=10904</guid><description>Saline Area Chamber of Commerce's Great Networking Opportunity! </description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=10904</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2013 07:30:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hot Shots: Career Connections</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11765</guid><description>Bring your resume, and come and mingle with growing, innovative companies in a fun and relaxed environment! 

</description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11765</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2013 17:00:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Ins and Outs of SBIR/STTR Funding: Is Your Technology a Fit?</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11912</guid><description>A full-day session with and SBIR/STTR introduction in the morning, mix and mingle lunch, and one-hour focus each on NIH, NSF and DOD in the afternoon.</description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11912</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2013 09:00:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ann Arbor OpenCoffee</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11718</guid><description>This is a networking event for entrepreneurs, investors and those who work with innovation businesses, particularly in IT, cleantech and life sciences. 

</description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11718</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jul 2013 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Marketing Roundtable</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11729</guid><description>The Marketing Roundtable is a monthly series featuring regional talent who will discuss practical and cost-effective innovation marketing. Program topics range from brand strategy to social media, and from financial accountability to guerrilla marketing. 

</description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11729</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jul 2013 17:00:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Selling Smart Workshop - A Practical Process for Selling Services</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11697</guid><description>The Selling Smart Workshop series will be held the first Wednesday of the month. Each of the Workshop events will include an hour of practice selling, followed by an hour presentation on a different sales topic. 

</description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11697</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2013 09:00:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>E-Marketing: Viral Video Theater</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11896</guid><description>Is your business using Social Media for marketing? Discover how video can add a human element to your e-marketing campaign.</description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11896</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2013 18:00:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Ins and Outs of SBIR/STTR Funding: Is Your Technology a Fit?</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11918</guid><description>Join nationally recognized SBIR/STTR expert, Lisa Kurek, for this introduction to the government's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs which make over $2.4 billion in high-risk, non-dilutive capital available to innovative small companies annually.</description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11918</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jul 2013 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>DIY Video Library for E-Marketing - YouTube &amp; Vimeo</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11897</guid><description>Create your own library of videos to use in your Social Media Marketing. YouTube and Vimeo will be featured.</description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11897</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2013 18:00:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>SBIR/STTR 101: Introduction &amp; Overview</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11913</guid><description>This half-day class helps small, technology entrepreneurs and businesses assess their eligibility to receive R&amp;D funding through the government’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.</description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11913</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2013 09:00:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Starting Your Own Business</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11756</guid><description>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. 

</description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11756</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jul 2013 09:00:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Market Research Workshop</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11404</guid><description>Learn to use print and electronic library resources to do market research for your business, including potential customers and competitors, as well as business-to-business marketing.</description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11404</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jul 2013 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Building Business Relationships Breakfast</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=10332</guid><description>Network! Promote your business and learn about other Chamber Members. Join us for a great networking function.</description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=10332</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jul 2013 07:30:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hot Shots: Career Connections</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11766</guid><description>Bring your resume, and come and mingle with growing, innovative companies in a fun and relaxed environment! 

</description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11766</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jul 2013 17:00:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Selling Smart Workshop - Pitching Your Business to Make Impact</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11698</guid><description>The Selling Smart Workshop series will be held the first Wednesday of the month. Each of the Workshop events will include an hour of practice selling, followed by an hour presentation on a different sales topic. 

</description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11698</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Aug 2013 09:00:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ann Arbor OpenCoffee</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11719</guid><description>This is a networking event for entrepreneurs, investors and those who work with innovation businesses, particularly in IT, cleantech and life sciences. 

</description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11719</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Aug 2013 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Marketing Roundtable</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11730</guid><description>The Marketing Roundtable is a monthly series featuring regional talent who will discuss practical and cost-effective innovation marketing. Program topics range from brand strategy to social media, and from financial accountability to guerrilla marketing. 

</description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11730</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Aug 2013 17:00:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Starting Your Own Business</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11757</guid><description>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. 

</description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11757</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Aug 2013 09:00:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hot Shots: Career Connections</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11767</guid><description>Bring your resume, and come and mingle with growing, innovative companies in a fun and relaxed environment! 

</description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11767</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Aug 2013 17:00:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Selling Smart Workshop - Communicating Value with Questions</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11699</guid><description>The Selling Smart Workshop series will be held the first Wednesday of the month. Each of the Workshop events will include an hour of practice selling, followed by an hour presentation on a different sales topic. 

</description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11699</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Sep 2013 09:00:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ann Arbor OpenCoffee</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11720</guid><description>This is a networking event for entrepreneurs, investors and those who work with innovation businesses, particularly in IT, cleantech and life sciences. 

</description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11720</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2013 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Marketing Roundtable</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11731</guid><description>The Marketing Roundtable is a monthly series featuring regional talent who will discuss practical and cost-effective innovation marketing. Program topics range from brand strategy to social media, and from financial accountability to guerrilla marketing. 

</description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11731</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2013 17:00:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Michigan Energy Forum - Energy Management Technologies</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11748</guid><description>This session is part of a monthly panel discussion and networking event series hosted by the Michigan Energy Forum, and sponsored by Ann Arbor SPARK. The mission of the forum is to facilitate collaboration and networking among practitioners, policy makers, investors, and professionals in the Michigan region. Please join us and take notes on best practices from our panels exhaustive experience. 

</description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11748</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Sep 2013 17:00:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Business Law &amp; Order</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11740</guid><description>Starting a new business is complicated: there are many t’s to cross and i’s to dot. The Business Law &amp; Order Legal Series will give entrepreneurs insight into some of the most important legal issues they must consider during business formation. Some of these issues include: proper business structure, intellectual property protection, founders and key employee compensation, considerations regarding employees versus independent contractors, doing business overseas and commercial agreements. The sessions will help new business owners understand their options and make better decisions relating to the structure, organization and management of their business. 

</description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11740</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2013 17:00:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Starting Your Own Business</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11758</guid><description>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. 

</description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11758</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2013 09:00:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hot Shots: Career Connections</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11768</guid><description>Bring your resume, and come and mingle with growing, innovative companies in a fun and relaxed environment! 

</description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11768</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 17:00:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Selling Smart Workshop - Setting Ground Rules for Healthy Business Relationships</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11700</guid><description>The Selling Smart Workshop series will be held the first Wednesday of the month. Each of the Workshop events will include an hour of practice selling, followed by an hour presentation on a different sales topic. 

</description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11700</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Oct 2013 09:00:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Michigan Energy Forum - Energy Myths</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11749</guid><description>This session is part of a monthly panel discussion and networking event series hosted by the Michigan Energy Forum, and sponsored by Ann Arbor SPARK. The mission of the forum is to facilitate collaboration and networking among practitioners, policy makers, investors, and professionals in the Michigan region. Please join us and take notes on best practices from our panels exhaustive experience. 

</description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11749</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2013 17:00:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ann Arbor OpenCoffee</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11721</guid><description>This is a networking event for entrepreneurs, investors and those who work with innovation businesses, particularly in IT, cleantech and life sciences. 

</description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11721</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2013 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Marketing Roundtable</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11732</guid><description>The Marketing Roundtable is a monthly series featuring regional talent who will discuss practical and cost-effective innovation marketing. Program topics range from brand strategy to social media, and from financial accountability to guerrilla marketing. 

</description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11732</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2013 17:00:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Starting Your Own Business</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11759</guid><description>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. 

</description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11759</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2013 09:00:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Business Law &amp; Order</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11741</guid><description>Starting a new business is complicated: there are many t’s to cross and i’s to dot. The Business Law &amp; Order Legal Series will give entrepreneurs insight into some of the most important legal issues they must consider during business formation. Some of these issues include: proper business structure, intellectual property protection, founders and key employee compensation, considerations regarding employees versus independent contractors, doing business overseas and commercial agreements. The sessions will help new business owners understand their options and make better decisions relating to the structure, organization and management of their business. 

</description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11741</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2013 17:00:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hot Shots: Career Connections</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11769</guid><description>Bring your resume, and come and mingle with growing, innovative companies in a fun and relaxed environment! 

</description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11769</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2013 17:00:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Selling Smart Workshop -  Identifying Personality Styles and Adapting for More Sales</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11701</guid><description>The Selling Smart Workshop series will be held the first Wednesday of the month. Each of the Workshop events will include an hour of practice selling, followed by an hour presentation on a different sales topic. 

</description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11701</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2013 09:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Michigan Energy Forum - Balancing Energy and Environmental Demands</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11750</guid><description>This session is part of a monthly panel discussion and networking event series hosted by the Michigan Energy Forum, and sponsored by Ann Arbor SPARK. The mission of the forum is to facilitate collaboration and networking among practitioners, policy makers, investors, and professionals in the Michigan region. Please join us and take notes on best practices from our panels exhaustive experience. 

</description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11750</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2013 17:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Ann Arbor OpenCoffee</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11722</guid><description>This is a networking event for entrepreneurs, investors and those who work with innovation businesses, particularly in IT, cleantech and life sciences. 

</description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11722</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2013 08:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Marketing Roundtable</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11733</guid><description>The Marketing Roundtable is a monthly series featuring regional talent who will discuss practical and cost-effective innovation marketing. Program topics range from brand strategy to social media, and from financial accountability to guerrilla marketing. 

</description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11733</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2013 17:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Starting Your Own Business</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11760</guid><description>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. 


</description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11760</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2013 09:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Business Law &amp; Order</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11742</guid><description>Starting a new business is complicated: there are many t’s to cross and i’s to dot. The Business Law &amp; Order Legal Series will give entrepreneurs insight into some of the most important legal issues they must consider during business formation. Some of these issues include: proper business structure, intellectual property protection, founders and key employee compensation, considerations regarding employees versus independent contractors, doing business overseas and commercial agreements. The sessions will help new business owners understand their options and make better decisions relating to the structure, organization and management of their business. 

</description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11742</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2013 17:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Hot Shots: Career Connections</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11770</guid><description>Bring your resume, and come and mingle with growing, innovative companies in a fun and relaxed environment! 
</description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11770</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2013 17:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Selling Smart Workshop - No Pressure Prospecting - Practical Techniques and Strategy</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11702</guid><description>The Selling Smart Workshop series will be held the first Wednesday of the month. Each of the Workshop events will include an hour of practice selling, followed by an hour presentation on a different sales topic. 

</description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11702</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2013 09:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Ann Arbor OpenCoffee</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11723</guid><description>This is a networking event for entrepreneurs, investors and those who work with innovation businesses, particularly in IT, cleantech and life sciences. 

</description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11723</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2013 08:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Marketing Roundtable</title><guid>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11734</guid><description>The Marketing Roundtable is a monthly series featuring regional talent who will discuss practical and cost-effective innovation marketing. Program topics range from brand strategy to social media, and from financial accountability to guerrilla marketing. 

</description><link>http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11734</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2013 17:00:00 EST</pubDate></item></channel></rss>