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Home > Events > Business Calendar > Upcoming Upcoming AUGUST Art IN Sight Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce 115 West Huron Street, 3rd Floor, Ann Arbor Curated by Distinct Designs, Inc. Paintings in oils and acrylics, nature scenes done in Motawi tiles, bronze sculptures of dance and even some eye-popping quilt art are on display at the Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce. You will have a tough time picking out your favorite at this latest display in the rotating art show. All the works are done by local artists, bringing not only beauty but an often-inspiring sense of creativity. This remarkable display is not just for Chamber staff, but it's for the general public as well. So plan to drop by soon and return often. A whole new collection will be hung on the Chamber's walls every six to nine weeks. The art in these showings also may be purchased. And some of the pieces are quite reasonable. It almost goes without saying that an original work of art, whether large or small, is a major step up from that poster that's been hanging on your wall. For example, one quilt in this show features a map of Ann Arbor. Now imagine a quilted map of the city that highlights points of interest for your business or for someone you love. You could commission such a quilt. Here is a gift that could hardly be more original, or personal. The general public is invited to stroll through the Chamber's halls weekdays any time between 9am and 5pm. If your business is interested in purchasing art or participating in the Art IN Sight program, contact Diane Bennett at 734-427-3824. want more information? Vision to Reality: Introduction to Small Business Tuesday, August 19 MI-SBTDC Region 12 301 W. Michigan Avenue, Suite 101, Ypsilanti 3pm – 5:30pm Do you dream of starting a business but do not know where to start? This session gives you the information you will need to start building a successful business strategy. Topics discussed include sources of assistance, market research, financing, business partners, taxes, record keeping and more. Cost: $30 want more information? LA2M – Lunch Ann Arbor Marketing Wednesday, August 20 Pizza Pino 221 West Liberty 11:45am - 1pm Ross Johnson, Ingenex Digital Marketing Landing Page Optimization LA2M is changing its format to provide more value for its lunchtime participants. The diverse group of marketing professionals felt it was time to step up a notch and put more order into its weekly free knowledge exchange. The new format will spotlight one area of marketing each week. Subject matter experts will present and then lead group discussion. The range of marketing subjects, over the coming weeks is extensive, ranging from traditional marketing to new and emerging marketing concepts and technologies. want more information? Bank of Ann Arbor's Sonic Lunch Thursday, August 21 Liberty Plaza @ the corner of South Division & Liberty 12pm – 2pm Lunch in downtown Ann Arbor is rocking! Bank of Ann Arbor has teamed up with Ann Arbor's 107one and the Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce to serve Bank of Ann Arbor's Sonic Lunch, an outdoor summer concert series at Liberty Plaza. Enjoy top local bands as they perform Thursdays from 12pm - 2pm from June through September. Downtown restaurants are offering lunch specials that you can bring to the park and catch all the music. Bank of Ann Arbor's Sonic Lunch series is featuring Jill Jack. want more information? Member Reception at Big George’s Home Appliance Mart Thursday, August 21 Big George’s Home Appliance Mart 2023 West Stadium Boulevard, Ann Arbor 4pm – 6pm Big George’s is having a Summer Party on the Roof! Join us on Big George’s green roof equipped with a patio area. Experience the 11,000-square-foot green roof made of 2-foot by 4-foot modules that are 4-inches deep that absorb 95 percent of the water that falls on it. Come and check out the new state of the art showroom which has 20,500 square feet and find out why Big George’s is know as “the biggest little superstore”! We will be grillin’ the freshest and the best of local fare, so come enjoy the view and share the fun and get to know everyone. want more information? Free MBA Admissions Seminar Thursday, August 21 Ann Arbor District Library, Lower Level 343 South Fifth Avenue, Ann Arbor 6:30pm – 8:30pm Applying for an MBA? Join us for a free seminar on the topic of MBA Admissions. Learn valuable strategies for improving your GMAT score and gain an insider’s perspective on the MBA admissions criteria. Event will be hosted by test prep agency, Princeton Review and admissions consulting firm, Inside MBA Admissions. 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The Company also authors more than 200 print and software titles on test preparation, college and graduate school selection and admissions and related topics. About Inside MBA Admissions Inside MBA Admissions provides elite admissions consulting services to MBA applicants from around the world. Founded by a former admissions director, we operate with a simple value proposition: “We know the admissions criteria and can apply our expertise to get you accepted.” Inside MBA Admissions offers applicants a wide array of services ranging from comprehensive assistance throughout the entire application process, to more focused assistance for a particular application component. We offer assistance on school selection, application strategy, resumes, essays, letters of recommendation, interview preparation and post-application management. Inside MBA Admissions also offers free 30-minute consultations to provide candidates with a preliminary assessment of their candidacy. want more information? Donuts and Search Marketing Friday, August 22 Pure Visibility Inc. 201 South Main Street, fifth floor, Ann Arbor 8:30 – 10am Overwhelmed by the vast world of Internet marketing? Pure Visibility can help with its Donuts and Search Engine Marketing seminar. This no-charge group session will be mostly informal - after a brief overview of search marketing activities, they'll spend most of the time discussing your questions. They'll provide donuts, a space to meet and at least one of our search marketing experts. They'll talk at whatever level is comfortable for the people that show up: a basic intro to search or Q&A for people who have specific questions…. Possible topics include: • What is search marketing and how can it help me? • Is "natural"/"organic" search really free? • What is the relative time for a return on investment in SEO, PPC and Social Media? • How can I turn web visitors into customers? • Why is my website not getting much search engine traffic? want more information? Marketing Your Small Business 2 Tuesday, August 26 MI-SBTDC Region 12 301 West Michigan Ave, Suite 101, Ypsilanti 11:30am – 1pm The second workshop in our sales and marketing series will focus on utilizing and reviewing the work that was done in the first session. From this you will develop the content of the marketing tools that you will need to communicate your message to your target audience. We will also cover public relations, advertising and marketing research. All of the work from the two workshops will be applied to a marketing plan outline. Cost: $10 want more information? Special Chef’s Dinner Tuesday, August 26 Weber’s Restaurant 3050 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor 6pm Theme: Beer and BBQ A casual outdoor event, weather permitting, is coming to Weber’s Restaurant. Executive Chef, Tye Elder, will continue the restaurant’s series of Special Chef Dinners. This event will pair Chef Tye’s barbeque creations with unique microbrewed beers from Michigan Brewing Company out of Webberville, Michigan. The event will feature Baby Back Ribs, Quartered Chicken, Corn on the Cob, Corn Bread, Fruit Salas, Baked Beans, Strawberry Poppyseed Cake, Potato Salad, Coleslaw and Fresh Vegetable Trays. Beers to be served include: High Seas IPA, Mackinac Pale Ale, Sunset Amber Lager, Peninsula Porter, Wheatland Wheat Beer and Michigan Nut Brown Ale. want more information? LA2M – Lunch Ann Arbor Marketing Wednesday, August 27 Pizza Pino 221 West Liberty 11:45am - 1pm Jamie Cope, Nformation Design Engaging User Experiences LA2M is changing its format to provide more value for its lunchtime participants. The diverse group of marketing professionals felt it was time to step up a notch and put more order into its weekly free knowledge exchange. The new format will spotlight one area of marketing each week. Subject matter experts will present and then lead group discussion. The range of marketing subjects, over the coming weeks is extensive, ranging from traditional marketing to new and emerging marketing concepts and technologies. want more information? Practical Business Plans: An Essential Tools Thursday, August 28 MI-SBTDC Region 12 301 W. Michigan Avenue, Suite 101, Ypsilanti 3p – 6pm Every existing or prospective business needs a plan, but every plan is unique. This workshop will help you understand the necessary content and best format for your business plan and show you the resources to create it. Cost: $30 want more information? EMU Tailgate Party Thursday, August 28 Outside EMU’s Football Stadium, Ypsilanti 5:30pm – 7pm Join the Ann Arbor Area and Ypsilanti Area Chambers of Commerce for a Joint Chamber Night at EMU's Football Stadium for EMU’s first home game against Indiana State. Come network in a casual, family friendly atmosphere with members of both Chambers. Enjoy hot dogs, drinks and snacks in the Chamber tent. Exclusive offer for Chamber Members - $3.00 per ticket. Seats are limited so email Jennifer Coleman today to reserve your spot. For more information or to register, contact Jennifer Coleman at 734.214.0106. want to register?