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14th Annual Automation Alley Golf Outing June 10, 2013 \| 8:00 AM \| Oakland Township The Automation Alley Annual Golf Outing promises a great day of golf and networking. This is an excellent opportunity to have fun on the course while connecting with other Automation Alley members. A ticket to the outing includes ... More Company: Automation Alley
Member Orientation June 12, 2013 \| 8:00 AM \| Troy Is your organization getting everything it can out of its Automation Alley membership? As Michigan’s largest technology business association, Automation Alley offers a host of benefits and services to help organizations grow and connect with the... More Company: Automation Alley
Summer Member Networking Event June 20, 2013 \| 5:30 PM \| Novi Join us for an evening of networking, hors d'oeuvres and drinks at our member-only networking event at Walsh College Novi Campus. Enjoy a selection of craft beers from Short’s Brewing Company, of Bellaire, Mich., and mingle with members. This ev... More Company: Automation Alley
The Talent Games: Effective Interviewing Techniques June 26, 2013 \| 11:30 AM \| Troy Sweaty palms? Nervous feeling? And you are the one doing the interviewing? Finding the right person to add to your staff is not an easy task. Determining whether a candidate is right for a job in one conversation is a real challen... More Company: Automation Alley
First Impressions = Employee Retention July 17, 2013 \| 11:30 AM \| Troy Keys to employee onboarding success. You found the ideal person and they agreed to work for your company. Congratulations! But your job is not done. There is a critical period at the start of any new employment that can set the to... More Company: Automation Alley

What is the Automation Alley Fund?

The Automation Alley Fund is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that supports the mission, programs and services of Automation Alley, including nurturing and sustaining a variety of entrepreneurial opportunities and workforce-driven initiatives aimed at improving the economy and quality of life in Southeast Michigan.

Donations to the fund are 100 percent tax deductible to the extent provided by law. Please be sure to consult with your professional advisors to determine if a charitable gift is appropriate for you.

Why support?
The Automation Alley Fund nurtures and sustains a variety of business growth opportunities, including:

Business assistance programs and attraction services to sustain and grow companies
Seed fund investments for entrepreneurs and startup companies
Talent development and STEM initiatives for students, teachers and members of the workforce
Trade missions to international and domestic locales for companies looking to expand
Consulting and procurement assistance with defense and manufacturing initiatives

What is the Automation Alley Society?
Through donations to the Automation Alley Fund, the Automation Alley Society directly contributes to Automation Alley’s programs and services, which drive the growth and image of Southeast Michigan’s technology economy by matching local businesses to experts, partners, talent development, government and educational opportunities at home and abroad. The Society includes:

Individuals, foundations and corporations looking to make a difference
Tech companies that fall within Automation Alley membership criteria that wish to make a charitable gift instead of or in addition to membership
Organizations or companies that fall outside of Automation Alley’s membership criteria (entertainment venues, hotels, retail stores, car dealerships, cultural centers, etc.)

How to support
To donate or for more information, contact Automation Alley Director of Philanthropy Kim Cross at 248-457-3200 or crossk@automationalley.com.