Meet Ben Huh
Friday, February 5
Downtown Library, Multi-Purpose Room
343 South Fifth Avenue, Ann Arbor
7pm – 8:30pm
Ben Huh – the Internet mogul behind the hit blogs - I Can Haz Cheezburger and FAILBlog is coming to AADL for a special event for teens (grade 6 and up) and adults! Ben will discuss his life as an Internet content connoisseur, what that means and how he got started as the leader of a media empire.
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Ann Arbor Winter Warriors!
Saturday, February 6
Downtown Ann Arbor
12pm – 6pm
Come and join us in beautiful downtown Ann Arbor for great specials and fun on the sidewalks of Ann Arbor! Don't let the cold weather deter you - check out the great businesses that will be offering awesome specials and discounts!
On February 6th, cafes and restaurants in downtown Ann Arbor are going to put out their sidewalk furniture and have outdoor seating available for guests. They will be offering $2 draught beers and $1 hot beverages available! When you leave, they will stamp your receipt, which you can present to participating retailers for a discount on their goods!
Participating Restaurants & Cafes:
Jolly Pumpkin
Arbor Brewing Company
Cafe Felix
Mighty Good Coffee
BD's Mongolian BBQ
The Blue Tractor
The Arena
Grizzly Peak
Participating Retailers & Shops:
Salon XL
Moosejaw
Salon Vox
Schakolad
Sole Sisters
Cupcake Station
Crazy Wisdom
Acme Mercantile
Elmo's T-Shirts
Carillon Chocolates
Ann Arbor Art Center
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GREEN goes RED
Saturday, February 6
Convocation Center
799 North Hewitt Road, Ypsilanti
2pm
Join the EMU Women’s Basketball team as the Eagles “Go Red” in support of the American Heart Association!
“GO RED” AND GET IN FREE—Wear a red shirt (red must be the primary color) to the game and receive free admission! Tickets may also be purchased at the door—$7 for adults and $3 for youth. Your ticket for the women’s game against Kent State will also be valid for the EMU Men’s Basketball game against Ohio University scheduled later that day at 4:30pm. Parking is free.
Questions? Please visit our website or call 734.487.7859
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Business Leader Breakfast
Wednesday, February 10
Sandler Training Center
501 Avis Drive, Ann Arbor
7am – 9am
A 2-hour discussion for Owners and Leaders of companies with a sales team, on the 7 Deadly sins of Salespeople and the critical tasks that Sales Managers should spend 85% of their time on (but rarely do).
Topics that will be covered:
• To STOP making or accepting excuses for the results!
• What and How a lack of a backbone affects your company more than you know!
• How to successfully recruit, train, and retain top sales talent!
• How to get salespeople to be accountable for their behavior!
• What really motivates your salespeople!
• How your salespeople's attitudes are affecting your wallet!
cost: $91 per person
**Registration Required**
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LA2M: Lunch Ann Arbor Marketing
Wednesday, February 10
Conor O’Neill’s Celtic Room
318 South Main Street, Ann Arbor
11:45am – 1pm
Using Radio to Beef up Your Brand
Kyle Stuef, Ann Arbor Radio
Digital marketing topics accelerate to the next level as LA2M kicks off its fourth season of lunchtime discussions. For over a year LA2M has been bringing together marketing professionals, entrepreneurs, students and members of the business community to learn and share marketing best practice, network and enjoy a friendly and relaxed lunch hour in the heart of Ann Arbor.
cost: Free; $10 lunch
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Leadership Network
Thursday, February 11
Sandler Training Center - Ann Arbor
501 Avis Drive, Ann Arbor
8am – 4:30pm
• Do you have strategic plans that are not being acted upon because you are constantly focused on the next phone call, next problem or next deadline?
• Do you want to continue to become a better leader, but lack the time or resources to continue your professional education?
• Are you frustrated that there is not a way to connect with other business leaders that understand your issues and challenges?
We are a group of top business leaders of small to medium sized organizations interacting and learning together.
We meet quarterly in a day long fast paced session in which you will:
• Learn processes that will translate your vision into execution and results and develop the discipline to act upon your top priorities
• Continue your professional education through interactive workshops
• Use your peer group to ask questions, challenge assumptions, and identify opportunities
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Find Your Voice in Public Policy
Friday, February 12
EAGLE CREST CONFERENCE CENTER (Attached to Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti Eagle Crest Resort)
1275 South Huron Street, Ypsilanti
3pm - 6:30pm
At WXW and WIPP’s (Women Impacting Public Policy) event, attendees will hear stories and lessons learned from a panel of well-known women who’ve held government positions. The panel which includes Jennifer Bisceglie, President of Interos, Nicole Nystrom, CEO of Midwest Strategy Group, Debbie Dingell, President of A2 Strategies, and Shannon Garrett, Great Lakes Regional Director of The White House Project will be moderated by Mary Kramer, Publisher of Crain’s Detroit Business.
After the panel, Barbara Kasoff, President of WIPP, will discuss how business women can become involved and politically active.
Attendees will then decide on their area of interest (energy, environment, procurement, local government, etc.) and attend interactive sessions with legislators and public figures.
Finally, we’ll wrap up the event with a happy hour full of hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, and stellar networking…
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Valentine's Day at the Melting Pot
Sunday, February 14
The Melting Pot
309 South Main Street, Ann Arbor
Celebrate that special someone in your life with the most unique dining experience in Ann Arbor.
The Melting Pot of Ann Arbor presents the perfect date night for 2010. Enjoy intimate dining at its finest with a laid back atmosphere perfect for a quiet evening of fine dining service and conversation. Treat yourselves to a Perfect Night Out and let our experienced staff guide you through a four course fondue meal designed to satisfy every appetite.
cost: $120 per couple, includes tax and gratuity; Dining with a group? 10% off your dining experience for parties of 6 or more!
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Big TOP Revue
Tuesday, February 16
Gratzi & La Dolce Vita
326 South Main Street, Ann Arbor
6pm – 11pm
The Ann Arbor Summer Festival invites you to the first annual “Big TOP Revue” to benefit Top of the Park. Join us on Fat Tuesday, February 16, 2010 for a saucy blend of cabaret, circus, and burlesque, all choreographed around a sumptuous three-course meal followed by an underground after-party.
A cocktail reception begins at 6pm with hors d'oeuvres and live music, followed by a seated dinner featuring three courses of Grazi’s signature cuisine paired with fine wines and cabaret entertainment at 7pm. Entrée options include: Pollo al Marsala, Salmone al Ferro con Gnocchi, and Fettuccine con Pomodoro Basilico. Immediately following dessert, guests are invited downstairs to La Dolce Vita at 9pm for an after-party show featuring more wine, spirits, and late-night follies.
cost: $150 per person (all-inslusive); $35 (after-party only); $1500 (corporate table sponsor/8)
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LA2M: Lunch Ann Arbor Marketing
Wednesday, February 17
Conor O’Neill’s Celtic Room
318 South Main Street, Ann Arbor
11:45am – 1pm
Decision Making and Randomness in Marketing
Mike Kessler, Workantile Exchange
Digital marketing topics accelerate to the next level as LA2M kicks off its fourth season of lunchtime discussions. For over a year LA2M has been bringing together marketing professionals, entrepreneurs, students and members of the business community to learn and share marketing best practice, network and enjoy a friendly and relaxed lunch hour in the heart of Ann Arbor.
cost: Free; $10 lunch
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Fondue for Haiti: A Wine Benefit Dinner
Wednesday, February 17
The Melting Pot
309 South Main Street
Join us Wednesday, February 17 at The Melting Pot of Ann Arbor for a night of fondue and wine for a great cause. We're teaming up with The Red Cross of Washtenaw County to raise funds for their International Response Fund. Enjoy our creamy cheese fondue, a fondue-style entree, our decadent chocolate fondue, and a skillfully paired wine for each course. A raffle will also be held for great prizes like one night at Weber's Inn!
cost: $50 per person, reservations required, call 734.622.0055
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Pan-Asian Cuisine with Pacific Rim’s Chef/Owner Duc Tang
Wednesday, February 17
Downtown Library Multi-Purpose Room
343 South Fifth Avenue, Ann Arbor
7pm – 8pm
Duc Tang, chef/owner of Pacific Rim by Kana will discuss Pan-Asian Cuisine in an event for adults and teens in grade 6 and up.
Chef Yang will discuss what Pan-Asian cuisine is, and how Pacific Rim restaurant uses this unique approach, combined with their trademark focus on hospitality, to create a unique dining experience. Delicious food samples will also be provided!
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Executive Luncheon
Thursday, February 18
Sandler Training Center
501 Avis Drive, Ann Arbor
11am – 1pm
A 2-hour discussion for Top Decision Makers and Business Owners, who are frustrated with:
• More "wishing and hoping" than prospecting and closing?
• Presentations that only gain promises to "think-it-over"?
• Cutting prices being your sales team's main closing tactic?
• Your team having more skill in creating excuses than in closing sales?
• Your team spending more time chasing leads that go nowhere than on the ones that close?
• Attend this 2-hour high level in depth look at the sales process and find out how most of your prospects are buying, how most of you are selling, and why there are so many problems.
• And, learn a system of selling which removes all the pressure and actually makes selling fun again!
**Registration Required**
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Artini Martini Crawl 2010
Friday, February 19
6pm
Save the date for the 2nd Annual Artini Martini Crawl! Your favorite restaurants in downtown Ann Arbor compete for the city's most artful martini of 2010.
Dress to impress for this Marti Gras themed martini crawl and after party.
cost: Early bird tickets are $35 until January 29
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2010 ADDY Award Gala
Friday, February 19
Rackham School of Graduate Studies, 4th floor
914 East Washington Street, Ann Arbor
6:30pm – 10pm
The Ann Arbor Ad Club invites you to a SERIOUSLY STYLISH event celebrating the brightest creative work of the year - 1960's Ad Agency Style.
The ADDY Awards is the advertising industry's largest and most representative competition, attracting over 50,000 entries every year across the nation. Conducted annually by the American Advertising Federation (AAF), the local Ann Arbor ADDY Awards is the first of a three-tier, national competition.
cost: $50 members, $60 non-members, $25 students.
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LA2M: Lunch Ann Arbor Marketing
Wednesday, February 24
Conor O’Neill’s Celtic Room
318 South Main Street, Ann Arbor
11:45am – 1pm
Lessons Learned in Blogging: How to Build a Better Blog
Christopher Rizzo, Online Tech
Digital marketing topics accelerate to the next level as LA2M kicks off its fourth season of lunchtime discussions. For over a year LA2M has been bringing together marketing professionals, entrepreneurs, students and members of the business community to learn and share marketing best practice, network and enjoy a friendly and relaxed lunch hour in the heart of Ann Arbor.
cost: Free; $10 lunch
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Tour the Census Bus
Wednesday, February 24
Ann Arbor Library, Traverwood branch
3333 Traverwood Drive, Ann Arbor
11am – 1pm
The 2010 Census Tour bus will be parked in front of the branch. Visitors are also welcome to join the League of Women Voters in the Traverwood Branch Program Room after the tour, to enjoy delicious refreshments. Come learn more about the upcoming census! Interactive kiosks and computer activities will be available on the bus and census giveaway items will be also be distributed.
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Fundamentals of Starting a New Business
Wednesday, February 24
Downtown Library, Multi-Purpose Room
343 South Fifth Avenue, Ann Arbor
6pm – 8:30pm
The AADL will present Fundamentals Of Starting A New Business. This workshop puts the issues on the table so you're informed as you move forward - armed with the info you need to start building a successful business strategy. Experts from the Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center will cover all aspects of business start-up in this important workshop that YOU cannot afford to miss.
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MARCH
LA2M: Lunch Ann Arbor Marketing
Wednesday, March 3
Conor O’Neill’s Celtic Room
318 South Main Street, Ann Arbor
11:45am – 1pm
How to Brand Your Business Using Social Media
David Kiley, ICON Creative Technologies
Digital marketing topics accelerate to the next level as LA2M kicks off its fourth season of lunchtime discussions. For over a year LA2M has been bringing together marketing professionals, entrepreneurs, students and members of the business community to learn and share marketing best practice, network and enjoy a friendly and relaxed lunch hour in the heart of Ann Arbor.
cost: Free; $10 lunch
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LA2M: Lunch Ann Arbor Marketing
Wednesday, March 10
Conor O’Neill’s Celtic Room
318 South Main Street, Ann Arbor
11:45am – 1pm
Managing the Public Conversation: Comment Moderation
Edward Vielmetti, AnnArbor.com
Digital marketing topics accelerate to the next level as LA2M kicks off its fourth season of lunchtime discussions. For over a year LA2M has been bringing together marketing professionals, entrepreneurs, students and members of the business community to learn and share marketing best practice, network and enjoy a friendly and relaxed lunch hour in the heart of Ann Arbor.
cost: Free; $10 lunch
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LA2M: Lunch Ann Arbor Marketing
Wednesday, March 17
Conor O’Neill’s Celtic Room
318 South Main Street, Ann Arbor
11:45am – 1pm
“Zag” by Marty Neumeier.
Scott Hauman, Daggerfin presents a book about Radical Differentiation for High-Performance Brands
Digital marketing topics accelerate to the next level as LA2M kicks off its fourth season of lunchtime discussions. For over a year LA2M has been bringing together marketing professionals, entrepreneurs, students and members of the business community to learn and share marketing best practice, network and enjoy a friendly and relaxed lunch hour in the heart of Ann Arbor.
cost: Free; $10 lunch
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LA2M: Lunch Ann Arbor Marketing
Wednesday, March 24
Conor O’Neill’s Celtic Room
318 South Main Street, Ann Arbor
11:45am – 1pm
Engaging a Target Market / Graduating from User Traffic to User Advocate
Shauna Nicholson, Entrepreneur
Digital marketing topics accelerate to the next level as LA2M kicks off its fourth season of lunchtime discussions. For over a year LA2M has been bringing together marketing professionals, entrepreneurs, students and members of the business community to learn and share marketing best practice, network and enjoy a friendly and relaxed lunch hour in the heart of Ann Arbor.
cost: Free; $10 lunch
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LA2M: Lunch Ann Arbor Marketing
Wednesday, March 31
Conor O’Neill’s Celtic Room
318 South Main Street, Ann Arbor
11:45am – 1pm
Social Marketing and Online Consumer Reviews
Joel Vergun, AV Consulting
Digital marketing topics accelerate to the next level as LA2M kicks off its fourth season of lunchtime discussions. For over a year LA2M has been bringing together marketing professionals, entrepreneurs, students and members of the business community to learn and share marketing best practice, network and enjoy a friendly and relaxed lunch hour in the heart of Ann Arbor.
cost: Free; $10 lunch
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