http://www.annarborusaevents.org/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.Copyright 2012 Ann Arbor SPARK - All Rights Reservedhttp://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11269This is a networking event for entrepreneurs, investors and those who work with innovation businesses, particularly in IT, cleantech and life sciences.http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11269Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:00:00 ESThttp://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11296Smarketing: When the marketing possibilities far exceed your means, being smart with your plan is more crucial than ever. http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11296Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:00:00 ESThttp://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11332So you’re small and your resources are limited. You can still apply the tested and proven tools of sales and marketing to build your business and improve your bottom line. It’s a matter of being small … and smart. http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11332Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:00:00 ESThttp://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11257At 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. http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11257Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:00:00 ESThttp://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11163Funding Sources; Securities Compliance "How do I get someone to fund my company?http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11163Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:00:00 ESThttp://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11280Bring your resume, and come and mingle with growing, innovative companies in a fun and relaxed environment! http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11280Tue, 28 Feb 2012 17:00:00 ESThttp://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11311This 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. http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11311Thu, 01 Mar 2012 17:00:00 ESThttp://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11270This is a networking event for entrepreneurs, investors and those who work with innovation businesses, particularly in IT, cleantech and life sciences. http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11270Tue, 13 Mar 2012 08:00:00 EDThttp://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11297What Makes a Truly Great Customer Experience, and Why Does it Matter? Managing and controlling how your business interacts with your customers affects your bottom line. That’s right - the hard cold cash that keeps your company afloat. Before you can manage customer interactions, however, you need to build an understanding of what makes your customers tick, and know how to handle customer expectations, behaviors, and the unexpected – without the aid of a crystal ball. Our panel of customer experience experts will share their stories on how to improve customer service operations & customer loyalty, turn an unhappy customer into a raving fan, and tips on how to pay attention to your customer at every touch point. This is your chance to ask the experts how you can gain valuable customer insight that will impact customer engagement, retention, and long-term customer partnerships.http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11297Tue, 13 Mar 2012 17:00:00 EDThttp://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11258At 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.http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11258Fri, 16 Mar 2012 09:00:00 EDThttp://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11164Export/Import; Customs; Considerations in Forming Entitieshttp://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11164Mon, 19 Mar 2012 17:00:00 EDThttp://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11286Bring your resume, and come and mingle with growing, innovative companies in a fun and relaxed environment! http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11286Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:00:00 EDThttp://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11312This 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. http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11312Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:00:00 EDThttp://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11271This is a networking event for entrepreneurs, investors and those who work with innovation businesses, particularly in IT, cleantech and life sciences. http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11271Tue, 10 Apr 2012 08:00:00 EDThttp://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11298The 2012 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 guerilla marketing. http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11298Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:00:00 EDThttp://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11165Hiring practices; Employees vs. Independent Contractors; Wage & Hour Issues; Discrimination Issues; Whistleblower protection; Best practiceshttp://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11165Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:00:00 EDThttp://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11259At 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. http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11259Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:00:00 EDThttp://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11287Bring your resume, and come and mingle with growing, innovative companies in a fun and relaxed environment! http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11287Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:00:00 EDThttp://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11313This 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. http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11313Thu, 03 May 2012 17:00:00 EDThttp://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11272This is a networking event for entrepreneurs, investors and those who work with innovation businesses, particularly in IT, cleantech and life sciences. http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11272Tue, 08 May 2012 08:00:00 EDThttp://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11299The 2012 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 guerilla marketing. http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11299Tue, 08 May 2012 17:00:00 EDThttp://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11260At 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.http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11260Fri, 18 May 2012 09:00:00 EDThttp://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11235Does your website comply?http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11235Mon, 21 May 2012 17:00:00 EDThttp://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11288Bring your resume, and come and mingle with growing, innovative companies in a fun and relaxed environment! http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11288Tue, 29 May 2012 17:00:00 EDThttp://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11314This 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. http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11314Thu, 07 Jun 2012 17:00:00 EDThttp://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11273This is a networking event for entrepreneurs, investors and those who work with innovation businesses, particularly in IT, cleantech and life sciences. http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11273Tue, 12 Jun 2012 08:00:00 EDThttp://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11300The 2012 Marketing Roundtable is a ten-session 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. http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11300Tue, 12 Jun 2012 17:00:00 EDThttp://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11261At 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.http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11261Fri, 15 Jun 2012 09:00:00 EDThttp://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11236Starting a new business is complicated: there are many t’s to cross and i’s to dot. The nine session Business Law & 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. http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11236Mon, 18 Jun 2012 17:00:00 EDThttp://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11290Bring your resume, and come and mingle with growing, innovative companies in a fun and relaxed environment! http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11290Tue, 26 Jun 2012 17:00:00 EDThttp://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11274This is a networking event for entrepreneurs, investors and those who work with innovation businesses, particularly in IT, cleantech and life sciences. http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11274Tue, 10 Jul 2012 08:00:00 EDThttp://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11302We thought we would offer something a little different for the summer months and provide two workshops with unique opportunities to meet with some very smart marketing people and pick their brains! http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11302Tue, 10 Jul 2012 17:00:00 EDThttp://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11315This 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. http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11315Thu, 12 Jul 2012 17:00:00 EDThttp://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11262At 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. http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11262Fri, 20 Jul 2012 09:00:00 EDThttp://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11291Bring your resume, and come and mingle with growing, innovative companies in a fun and relaxed environment! http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11291Tue, 31 Jul 2012 17:00:00 EDThttp://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11316This 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. http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11316Thu, 02 Aug 2012 17:00:00 EDThttp://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11275This is a networking event for entrepreneurs, investors and those who work with innovation businesses, particularly in IT, cleantech and life sciences. http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11275Tue, 14 Aug 2012 08:00:00 EDThttp://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11303We thought we would offer something a little different for the summer months and provide two workshops with unique opportunities to meet with some very smart marketing people and pick their brains! http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11303Tue, 14 Aug 2012 17:00:00 EDThttp://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11263At 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. http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11263Fri, 17 Aug 2012 09:00:00 EDThttp://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11292Bring your resume, and come and mingle with growing, innovative companies in a fun and relaxed environment! http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11292Tue, 28 Aug 2012 17:00:00 EDThttp://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11317This 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.http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11317Thu, 06 Sep 2012 17:00:00 EDThttp://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11276This is a networking event for entrepreneurs, investors and those who work with innovation businesses, particularly in IT, cleantech and life sciences. http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11276Tue, 11 Sep 2012 08:00:00 EDThttp://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11301The 2012 Marketing Roundtable is a ten-session 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. http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11301Tue, 11 Sep 2012 17:00:00 EDThttp://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11307Starting a new business is complicated: there are many t’s to cross and i’s to dot. The nine session Business Law & 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. http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11307Mon, 17 Sep 2012 17:00:00 EDThttp://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11264At 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. http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11264Fri, 21 Sep 2012 09:00:00 EDThttp://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11293Bring your resume, and come and mingle with growing, innovative companies in a fun and relaxed environment! http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11293Tue, 25 Sep 2012 17:00:00 EDThttp://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11318This 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.http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11318Thu, 04 Oct 2012 17:00:00 EDThttp://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11277This is a networking event for entrepreneurs, investors and those who work with innovation businesses, particularly in IT, cleantech and life sciences. http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11277Tue, 09 Oct 2012 08:00:00 EDThttp://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11304The 2012 Marketing Roundtable is a ten-session 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. http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11304Tue, 09 Oct 2012 17:00:00 EDThttp://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11308Starting a new business is complicated: there are many t’s to cross and i’s to dot. The nine session Business Law & 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. http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11308Mon, 15 Oct 2012 17:00:00 EDThttp://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11265At 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. http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11265Fri, 19 Oct 2012 09:00:00 EDThttp://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11294Bring your resume, and come and mingle with growing, innovative companies in a fun and relaxed environment! http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11294Tue, 30 Oct 2012 17:00:00 EDThttp://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11278This is a networking event for entrepreneurs, investors and those who work with innovation businesses, particularly in IT, cleantech and life sciences. http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11278Tue, 13 Nov 2012 08:00:00 ESThttp://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11319This session is part of a monthly panel discussion and networking event series hosted by the Michigan Energy Forum, and sponsored by Ann Arbor SPARK. http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11319Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:00:00 ESThttp://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11305The 2012 Marketing Roundtable is a ten-session 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. http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11305Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:00:00 ESThttp://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11266At 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. http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11266Fri, 16 Nov 2012 09:00:00 ESThttp://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11309Starting a new business is complicated: there are many t’s to cross and i’s to dot. The nine session Business Law & 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. http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11309Mon, 19 Nov 2012 17:00:00 ESThttp://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11295Bring your resume, and come and mingle with growing, innovative companies in a fun and relaxed environment! http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11295Tue, 27 Nov 2012 17:00:00 ESThttp://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11320This 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. http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11320Thu, 06 Dec 2012 17:00:00 ESThttp://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11279This is a networking event for entrepreneurs, investors and those who work with innovation businesses, particularly in IT, cleantech and life sciences. http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11279Tue, 11 Dec 2012 08:00:00 ESThttp://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11306The 2012 Marketing Roundtable is a ten-session 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. http://annarborusa.org/events/details?e=11306Tue, 11 Dec 2012 17:00:00 EST