| | Hello Megan! The purpose of the Chamber Express is to keep members up-to-date on all events, programs and news at the Chamber office.
Please let us know if you have any suggestions, comments or questions relating to this issue of the Ann Arbor Area Chamber Express by emailing Megan Turnbow, Marketing Director, or by calling 734.214.0108.
Thank you for your time,
Megan Turnbow |
| Even Thursdays Thursday, January 10 & 24, 2008 Zingerman's Next Door Upstairs 7am - 9am Jesse will be at Even Thursdays on Thursday, January 10th and January 24th, 2008.
 Jesse Bernstein, President & CEO, will be talking to business owners and community members about their issues at Zingerman's Upstairs from 7am-9am. Joining Jesse at Even Thursdays is a great way to have your voice heard in all types of business concerns.
Jesse has created an informal environment to find solutions to problems that may be affecting your business. more on Even Thursdays |
A Very Special NetWorks!
Thursday, January 10, 2008 Kensington Court Ann Arbor 610 Hilton Blvd., Ann Arbor Please pre-register by noon on Wednesday, January 9th. Sponsor: Flagstar Bank
Presenter: Emmy Award winning producer Shawne K. Duperon
"Networking is for Neanderthals"
 Do you simply dread those after-hours networking events? Do you hide out by the cheese platter and scurry out the door at the first opportunity to jump ship? Do you arrive late, to avoid the dreaded blah blah blah networking conversations? Do you need a boost in how you currently connect with clients and potential customers?
During this one-hour workshop, media pro and networking expert Shawne Duperon of ShawneTV, shows you how to clean out your networking closet and create relationships that last. "Networking is for Neanderthal's" will radically transform your existing notions of networking. You will never see networking the same again! Emmy Award winning producer Shawne Duperon has been in television for nearly 20 years. She's worked for ABC and NBC and has traveled the globe for likes of World Business Review with Alexander Haig and The Science Museum of London. You've seen her programming on PBS, and the Discovery Channel and you've heard her as the voice for OnStar. Shawne is currently a PhD student at Wayne State University in Detroit with a focus on gossip and media. Media, she says, is the ultimate network. Knowing how to network is outrageously necessary to have your business flourish. In order to leave time for Shawne's interactive presentation, full audience introductions will not be held during this NetWorks! event. $25 Chamber Members / $30 Prospective Members Questions? Contact Barbara Davenport at 734.214.0104. |
| Morning Edition Wednesday, January 16, 2008 Weber's Inn 3050 Jackson Rd., Ann Arbor 7am - 8:45am Please pre-register before noon on Tuesday, January 15. Sponsor: Comerica  Susan Pollay, Executive Director of the Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority, will host January's Morning Edition. The purpose of this dynamic event is to keep members informed and up-to-date on vital local issues and offer an opportunity to network with fellow Chamber members.
 Linda Girard, CEO, Pure Visibility, Inc. - Pure Visibility creates Internet marketing strategies for businesses. Linda will help us understand LinkedIn, an important and popular networking site for business people.
Eileen Spring, Executive Director, Food Gatherers- They exist to alleviate hunger and reduce waste through the rescue and re-distribution of food. You can help this remarkable organization reduce hunger in our community. Dan Jacobs, Managing Principal and Director, Ann Arbor Architects Collaborative - What is "green" building? What does environmentally sustainable architecture mean? Dan Jacob will answer these question and tell us about the triple bottom line of people, place and profit and how they can impact your bottom line.  Paul Schutt, CEO, Issue Media Group - The Issue Media Group, a Detroit-based media company, has launched online magazines that report about positive stories of growth and investment in Michigan's largest cities.
Questions? Contact Barbara Davenport at 734.214.0104. $25 Members/$30 Prospective members. |
Get Connected Thursday, January 17, 2008 Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce 115 West Huron, 3rd floor, Ann Arbor 12:30pm - 1:30pm Sponsored by: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Are you a new member or an existing member who is interested in learning about all the benefits of being a Chamber member? Have you hired a new team member and would like to get them involved? Have you been thinking about joining the Chamber but would like more information about what the Chamber can offer your business? At Get Connected we outline all the benefits, cost savings and opportunities the Chamber can provide for you and your business. Join us and plan to Get Connected. This one hour informational session is for new, existing and prospective Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce members. During this one-stop resource for your business, you will learn about membership benefits, meet the Chamber staff, sign up for the Chamber's member-to-member discount programs and discover how the Chamber can benefit you and your business. It's free and no advance registration is necessary. Questions? Contact Cheryl O'Brien at 734.214.0107. |
Countdown to ACE Thursday, January 17, 2008 Washtenaw Community College Morris Lawrence Building 4800 E. Huron Dr., Ann Arbor
Registration & networking begins at 4pm ACE promotes the development, in Michigan, of high-growth potential new economy business ventures, attracting hundreds of entrepreneurs, service providers, investors, government agents, and students. The event's interactive program includes presentations, business displays and networking. This year, ACE begins an hour earlier to kick off with early networking and a new series of workshops including: - Innovation in Michigan
- Tapping Michigan Resources
- The Migration from GM to Gee-Whiz
During the main program, attendees will watch the ACE elevator competition, in which six entrepreneurs compete in making three-minute pitches to a panel of venture capitalists and angel investors. MEDC Small Business Advocate, publisher, and TV & radio host Chris Holman will serve as the program's moderator. After the competition, the Great Lakes Entrepreneur's Quest will present Phase I Competition Awards at the event. $8 with pre-registration online or $20 at the door want to register? |
Winter Bike Maintenance and Skills Class January 18, 2008 Ann Arbor Police Department Garage 100 North Fifth Ave, Ann Arbor 6pm 
After we learn some basic repairs from local Ann Arbor Police Officers, we'll bike around to learn some rules of the Road. Experts will be on hand to demonstrate how to keep your bike maintained during the winter months. They will also show the kind of equipment that makes winter biking safe and fun. |
Walking in a Winter Wonderland January 22, 2008 Eastern Accents 215 South Fourth Ave 5:15pm (Approx. 1 hour) Start your New Years Resolution off right with an after-work walk in downtown Ann Arbor. Join us and discover downtown Ann Arbor's hidden and eclectic shops. Participants will receive valuable coupons, an LED light and the chance to win a highly accurate Digiwalk Pedometer from Fourth Avenue Birkenstock! Please dress for the weather! RSVPs appreciated |
Special Marketing Seminar Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce
115 West Huron, 3rd Floor, Ann Arbor
Chamber Board Room
2:30pm - 5pm
Please pre-register by noon on Monday, January 28th.
"Seven Secrets to Improve Your Marketing & Get More Sales"
Presenter: Tony Rubleski, President, Mind Capture Group
Professionals looking to grow their sales revenue and capture the attention of their audience will discover: - How to generate more referrals.
- Secrets to capturing the attention of the 21st centry customer.
- Creative and low cost ways to stay in contact with clients and prospects.
- The concept of "Mind Capture" and how top marketers use it to get the edge.
- Simple strategies to get more appointments, more sales, and keep your competition guessing.
Rubleski is the president of Mind Capture Group. His latest venture is the release of his first book titled "MIND CAPTURE: How To Generate New & Repeat Business In The Age of Advertising Overload." The book has received excellent reviews from many of the top marketing minds and thought leaders on the planet. He's worked with a very diverse clientele list including casinos, auto dealerships, financial planners, sales teams, restaurants, banks, insurance agents and a wide range of enterepreneurs. Questions? Contact Lindsay McCarthy at 734.214.0109. $30 Chamber Members / $40 Prospective Members
want to register?
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Member Reception
Friday, February 29, 2008
Katherine's Catering
359 Metty Drive, Ann Arbor
4pm - 6pm
 For years Katherine's Catering and Events has provided delicious cuisine, beautiful presentation and exceptional service as the Ann Arbor area's premiere caterer and now we have the pleasure of entertaining YOU! Come enjoy an evening of exquisite food and wine, cooking demonstrations, tours, activities, networking, fun, and friends in the "home" of those who do it best! We believe that great food is just the beginning...come experience the rest.
All attendees will receive a special gift bag filled with Katherine's goodies! Everyone that attends will also be in a raffle for a FREE Katherine's Culinary Experience Cooking Class for yourself and a friend as well as a chance to win a FREE Simply Lunch for 10 guests.
Be one of the first 100 attendees and receive a special gift bag filled with Katherine's goodies! Don't forget to bring plenty of business cards! Questions? Contact Cheryl O'Brien at 734.214.0107.
FREE and open only to members
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Joint Member ReceptionMonday, March 10, 2008
Four Points Sheraton in Ann Arbor
3200 Boardwalk, Ann Arbor
4pm- 6pm
Don't forget to join us for a Joint Chamber Member Reception the evening before the Business Expo
 This is a joint Member Reception where we invite our members and the Ypsilanti Area Chamber invites their members to mix and mingle and get to know each other. Don't forget to bring plenty of business cards!
Questions? Contact Cheryl O'Brien at 734.214.0107. FREE and open only to members
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Washtenaw Business Expo
Tuesday, March 11, 2008Four Points Sheraton in Ann Arbor3200 Boardwalk, Ann ArborPresented by The Ann Arbor News in partnership with The Ann Arbor Area and Ypsilanti Area Chambers of CommerceBe a part of the 2007 Washtenaw Business Expo at the Four Points Sheraton in Ann Arbor. Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your goods and services to the community and other area businesses. Please contact Norma Chase for more information on available sponsorships and exhibit booths. |
| | | Megan Turnbow, Marketing Director Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce email: megan@annarborchamber.org phone: 734.665.4433 web: http://www.annarborchamber.org |
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