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May 2008


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How to Become a Government Contractor – Flint, MI
Federal Government Contracting 101 / State of Michigan Contracting 101 What does it take to become a successful government contractor? What services and ... | more...
Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce

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Grant Thornton Leaders and Innovators reception
5:30-8 p.m. in the UTLC gallery. Free admission. This reception honors the 44 business leaders nominated and profiled in the past year by WWJ News Radio ... | more...
Lawrence Technological University

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Seeing is Believing
1:00 - 4:30 pm 33737 Twelve Mile Road ~ Farmington Hills Sometimes information technology can seem like a virtual rabbit being pulled from a hat! Get ... | more...
ZenaComp Incorporated

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Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber 411
The Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber is a vibrant member driven organization that promotes ecomonic development, strengthens the business climate and ... | more...
Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber

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Business Basics
Learn the basics steps involved in starting & operating your own small business. Seminar is free, from 9 am - noon. Please call to register (586) ... | more...
Macomb County Government

3
Lawrence Tech Open House and 75th Anniversary Celebration
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 21000 West Ten Mile Road in Southfield. The public is invited and admission is free. Visitors can see a “Whiz Bang” chemistry ... | more...
Lawrence Technological University

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Wayne State University presents: Innovations in Crash-Testing Research
The following event provides an opportunity to learn more about the spectacular multidisciplinary cooperation across Wayne State University’s College of ... | more...
Automation Alley

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Seminar - "India: Leading Offshoring Center or Upcoming Manufacturing Power?" - 8:30am to 4:00pm
Industry experts will address critical issues for auto suppliers venturing into India, including topics such as... • Selecting the Proper Business ... | more...
GlobalAutoIndustry.com

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Indentifying the Business Culture of India
PALS INTERNATIONAL brings their expertise to this one-day seminar. Build lasting and profitable business relationships in India by understanding culture’s ... | more...
PALS INTERNATIONAL

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CEO Outlook
Featuring: Featuring: David Hunke, CEO, Detroit Media Partnership (Detroit News/Detroit Free Press) David Hunke will discuss the business plan and ... | more...
Detroit Regional Chamber

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Innovation in the Gourmet Food Market
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI -- The American Marketing Association Detroit chapter will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 7, 2008, at the Iroquois Club ... | more...
Detroit Chapter of the American Marketing Association

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Selecting Your Legal Structure
Not sure which legal entity is the best for your business? Gain an understanding of the various legal entities available to small businesses. Examine key ... | more...
Macomb County Government

8
Annual Small Business Conference
Rebuild or Remodel; Refocus or Restructure Tools for small business and results of the first Extreme Small Business Makeover sponsored by Hennessey ... | more...
Walsh College

8
Recruiting, Interviewing, Testing and Hiring Outstanding Salespeople
OESA and Gerry Weinberg & Associates invite members and guests to participate in an executive sales management training seminar on May 8, 2008, in ... | more...
Original Equipment Suppliers Association

8
Patriot Express: Business Financing (Port Huron)
This seminar is for current Reservists, National Guard, Active Duty in TAPS, spouses and surviving spouces with an entrepreneurial ambition. Speakers ... | more...
Macomb County Government

8
Supplier Strategies for Turbulent Times: OESA Regional Meeting – Chicago, Ill.
OESA invites members and guests to attend “Supplier Strategies for Turbulent Times,” May 8 - 9, 2008, at the Chicago Hyatt Regency O’Hare, Rosemont, Ill. ... | more...
Original Equipment Suppliers Association

8
NAWBO U. Presents: Integrated Marketing Communications Series
"What's In Your PR Briefcase? Getting the Basics Together" presented by Sue Voyles, of Logos Communications, Inc. In this workshop you will learn what ... | more...
NAWBO

8
Inside the Mind of Microsoft: The Future Starts TODAY with Collaborative Tools and Technology
Fresh on the heels of a world-wide strategic forum, Tim Runcie, President of Advisicon® Inc. and Microsoft® MVP® (Most Valuable Professional), will be ... | more...
L2 Consulting

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Keep IT Running at Peak Performance--FREE (Part of the Choose Troy Experts Forum)
Topic: Keep IT Running at Peak Performance Presented by: Philippe Schmitt, VP Delivery Services, Mother Network Guardians 12-1 p.m. RSVP ... | more...
Troy Chamber of Commerce

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2008 APACC-Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner Celebration
APACC's annual fundraising gala with Secretary Norman Y. Mineta, Vice Chairman of Hill & Knowlton and Former Secretary of Transportation as the Keynote ... | more...
Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce

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Chamber Marketing Class
Monthly marketing class conducted by Sheri Heiney, executive director of the Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce. Location: Rochester Regional ... | more...
Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce

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Business Plan Writing Class
Bi-monthly Business Plan Class conducted by Chamber Executive Direcor Sheri Heiney. Location: Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce 71 Walnut, Ste. ... | more...
Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce

12
Montreal Manufacturing Technology Show
The Montreal Manufacturing Technology Show (MMTS) is the largest and most important event servicing North America's French Marketplace and the leading ... | more...
Society of Manufacturing Engineers

12
STRATEGIC INNOVATION: The Definitive Solution for Achieving Sustainable Growth
SESSION ABSTRACT: Innovation creates value and thus an underlying reason for customers’ decision to buy products and services. However, not all ... | more...
LasAp Inc.

13
MAY SESSION OF SHAREPOINT USERS GROUP
PLANTE & MORAN ANNOUNCES MAY SESSION OF SHAREPOINT USERS GROUP Next in a series of Plante & Moran events with the goal of providing an opportunity to ... | more...
Plante & Moran

13
Best Practices Workshop
Featured Speaker: Brian Tenerowicz, president, Tener Technologies Brian will deliver a crash course in customer relations management (CRM) technology ... | more...
Detroit Regional Chamber

14
Leadership Oakland presents Anne Doyle and “The Highly Evolved Leader”
Today, a new generation of professionals of all shades, ages and genders, is questioning the old, rigid paths to professional achievement. On May 14, ... | more...
Leadership Oakland

14
World Trade Week: Doing Business in Brazil
Please join us for the World Trade Week event "Brazil - Emerging Market in the South" as we welcome the Brazilian Ambassador to the US, Antonio de Aguiar ... | more...
Automation Alley

14
Business Women's Roundtable Luncheon
Monthly women's networking luncheon. Expect 80 - 100 fellow business women to network with. Location: Twin Lakes Golf & Swim Club, 455 Twin Lakes Dr., ... | more...
Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce

14
B2B Business Development Series: Activate the Entire Process
The Automation Alley Technology Business Committee is once again hosting its popular Business to Business (B2B) series, aimed at educating participants ... | more...
Automation Alley

14
Business Basics
Learn the basic steps involved in starting and operating a successful small business.

Topics to be covered include: Legal Structure, ... | more...
Macomb County Government

14
Michigan Growth Capital Symposium
The Michigan Growth Capital Symposium (MGCS) is the premier event where financiers meet the 'Best of the Midwest' in new businesses and emerging ... | more...
Automation Alley

15
Electrical Engineering Fundamentals & Power Electronics
The objective of this 2-day live seminar is to familiarize the participant with the principle of electrical engineering fundamentals and introductory ... | more...
University of Michigan - Dearborn College of Engineering & Computer Science

15
Malaysia-U.S. Business Opportunities
This is a premier international conference held in the brand new and luxurious MGM Grand Detroit. About 300 people from companies and other organizations ... | more...
Automation Alley

15
Servicing the Global Community
Servicing the Global Community Date/Time: 05/15/2008; 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm Location: Oakland University Main Campus in Rochester, Michigan Oakland ... | more...
Oakland University

15
Oakland Chamber Network Global Discussion and Networking Mixer
4-7:30 p.m. RSVP to 248-651-6700 4-5 p.m.—Global Panel Discussion 5-5:30 p.m.—Global Roundtables featuring representatives from China, India, Korea, ... | more...
Troy Chamber of Commerce

15
Compliance - What you don't know can hurt you!
Please join Kris Powell of BenePro at Red Run Golf Club for a Lunch & Learn on May 15th to discuss COBRA, HIPAA & FMLA, featuring Mr. Andrey Tomkiw of ... | more...
BenePro, Inc.

15
2008 Tech Expo
Join ConnecTech Port Huron for the 2008 Tech Expo. The event will feature a $25,000 Microsoft Extreme Small Business Makeover, free informational sessions ... | more...
Automation Alley

16
Investing During Volatile Markets--FREE (Part of the Choose Troy Experts Forum)
Choose Troy Experts Forum--FREE 12-1 p.m. RSVPs encouraged--248-641-8151 or theteam@troychamber.com. Feel free to bring your lunch! Topic: ... | more...
Troy Chamber of Commerce

16
5 Minute Networking
Find your next blue chip prospect during 5 Minute Networking at MGM Grand. Last month's full house at the IKEA event certainly won the hand, but we still ... | more...
Detroit Regional Chamber

16
MHCC 19th ANNUAL FIESTA HISPANA
Join us for our 19th Annual "Black Tie" Fiesta Hispana on Friday, May 16th at the Ritz Carlton - Dearborn. The keynote Speaker is Mr. Simon Boak, ... | more...
Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

16
Thriving in Michigan in a Global Economy: Opportunities and Threats
The North American auto market is both mature and in the midst of a substantial restructuring. While some see only continuing threats to our prosperity, ... | more...
Oakland University

20
Wellness Matters - Wellness Fair
2008 Cambridge Wellness Fair Improving the Health and Wellness of Your Workforce Wellness programs have been proven to help employers reduce costs and ... | more...
Cambridge Employee Benefits

20
3D SCANNING: Reverse Engineering, Scanning & Analysis
Whether you use 3D scanning technology for design, analysis or inspection, this is the event you can't miss! With a focus on using non-contact scanning ... | more...
Society of Manufacturing Engineers

20
EASTEC 2008
For nearly three decades, EASTEC has been an East Coast manufacturing tradition. Each year, some 14,000 manufacturers, plant managers, and shop owners ... | more...
Society of Manufacturing Engineers

20
RAPID 2008 Conference & Exposition
RAPID is North America's largest annual rapid manufacturing conference and exposition. The event brings buyers, sellers and end-users of design, ... | more...
Society of Manufacturing Engineers

20
New Member Networking Event
At this event, you will meet other Automation Alley members, learn more about opportunities available to you as a member of Automation Alley, and ... | more...
Automation Alley

20
Making the Most of Your Software Engineering Team
This open spaces event will explore how your software engineering process can be improved by using modern software engineering tools and ... | more...
SRT Solutions

20
Corporate Responsibility for Human Rights

Presented by the International Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan

Time: 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $20 ... | more...
Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP


21
An Evening Inside NextEnergy

Sponsored by the Alumni Association of the more...
TechTown


21
The Roadmap to an Intelligent Contact Center
Consultedge is co-hosting a seminar and lunch on Wednesday, May 21 at Andiamo Restaurant.

Space is limited.

Companies are gaining ... | more...
Consultedge, Inc.

21
Cost Effective Marketing
Learn how to develop a cost-effective marketing plan that works using market research to identify your customers and their needs. Prepare a plan of ... | more...
Macomb County Government

22
Write a Business Plan

Business success is built on good planning. Learn what elements are included in a business plan and how to gather the information needed to build ... | more...
Oakland County


22
"Ideas for Impact" Roundtable: Bite size ideas for better business
Automation Alley is proud to present ePrize Founder and CEO Josh Linkner as the keynote speaker at its first-ever "Ideas for Impact" Roundtable. Linkner ... | more...
Automation Alley

22
Real Estate Forecast
Luncheon begins at 11:45 a.m. Speakers: Dan Elsea, President of Brokerage Services, Real Estate One Kelly Sweeney, President & CEO, Weir Manuel Doug ... | more...
Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber

22
After-Hours Networking--Tech Exchange
5-6:30 p.m. $10 Troy Chamber members/$20 Non-members Questions or RSVP--248-641-8151 or theteam@troychamber.com (cancel by 5/19 for refund) This ... | more...
Troy Chamber of Commerce

22
Reverse Engineering Round Table Discussion

Edutronix, LLC was wondering if you could participate in a round table discussion ... | more...
Edutronix


22
How to do Business with the Dept. of Veteran Affairs

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Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce


22
Chamber Presents Technology Exchange—Structured After-Hours Networking

The Troy Chamber’s ITroy Committee presents "Technology Exchange—Structured After-Hours Networking" on ... | more...
Troy Chamber of Commerce


22
State Bar of Michigan Information Technology Law Section - Spring Networking Happy Hour

The Information Technology Law Section

of the State Bar of Michigan

invites you to loosen your tie, roll up your shirt ... | more...
Jaffe, Raitt, Heuer & Weiss, PC


23
Reshaping Sales & Marketing for the 21st Century

This free, executive-level program focuses on new, cutting edge solutions for increasing sales revenue, brand awareness, marketing performance, and ... | more...
Fulcrum Edge, Inc.


23
Coffee Talk
Monthly speed-networking meeting hosted by the Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce. Location: Leader Dogs for the Blind, 1039 S. Rochester Rd., ... | more...
Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce

28
Marketing Resource Group
Marketing Resource Group Meeting Topic: Marketing Strategies (Image & Features) Location: Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce 71 Walnut, Ste. ... | more...
Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce

28
Marketing Mechanics Series: Nailing Down Advertising Options
Do you have all the tools you need to grow your business? Is this economy challenging your bottom-line? Do you have limited funds for your marketing ... | more...
Automation Alley

28
Employment Law: Ongoing Issues
Part of the Troy Chamber’s Business Bootcamp Series Wednesday, May 28, 8:30-10 a.m. $15 members/$20 Non-members An additional $5 will be charged to ... | more...
Troy Chamber of Commerce

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SME Annual Meeting
Description: This is THE EVENT for anyone who is passionate about manufacturing! A new annual meeting and interactive “un-conference” that is open to ... | more...
Society of Manufacturing Engineers

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