Event Date: May 22, 2013
Event Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Event Location: Oakland Community College, Auburn Hills Campus, MTEC Bldg. Rm 235
Event Contact: 248-232-4178
Event Description:
Many describe LinkedIn as a “virtual resume” and while that’s somewhat true, there are also incredible opportunities for small or independent business owners. Form your own credibility with other decision-makers on this popular social media platform. Over this six hour course, students will either create their LinkedIn profile or optimize their already-established profile.
Cost:$69.00
Event Date: May 22, 2013
Event Time: 8:00 a.m. - Noon
Event Location: Walsh College 41500 Gardenbrook Road Novi, MI 48375
Event Contact: Jan Hubbard
Event Description:
The Walsh Institute is pleased to host the Michigan Women’s Tax Association’s Ethics Conference.
Presentations by:
Terri Washburn, PhD, Walsh College
Karen Hawkins, IRS National Office
Jill Jordan, Personal Branding Coach
Register at http://www.thewalshinstitute.com/lchottopics
Cost is $45
Event Date: May 23, 2013
Event Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Event Location: Derderian, Kann, Seyferth & Salucci, P.C., 3001 Big Beaver, Suite 700, Troy
Event Contact: Mark Cory
Event Description:
Have you been considering business ownership as a career change, a supplemental income source or an additional layer of retirement security? Have you stopped short of looking into franchising because you think it’s all fast food, or it’s all too expensive? If so, this informative seminar may be for you. Mark Cory, franchise placement specialist with FranNet, will bust some common franchise myths, and enlighten you on the wide-range of categories and investment levels available today. He’ll also discuss the various entry strategies available in the world of franchising, ranging from single unit owner/operator to semi-absentee investor to regional developer. You’ll learn whether franchising could be a path for achieving your goals, and if so, how to go about finding the RIGHT fit for you! EXTRA: Bill Bork, Tax Manager at DKSS, will discuss business start-up tips and tax strategies! Register at www.michiganfranchiseforum.com or by emailing mcory@frannet.com or by calling (313) 821-5060
Event Date: May 23, 2013
Event Time: 8:00 am – 11:30 am
Event Location: Automation Alley Headquarters, 2675 Bellingham Dr. Troy, MI 48083
Event Contact: Automation Alley Resource Center
Event Description:
Is your company looking to boost its global competitiveness and expand into Southeast Asia’s most dynamic markets?
Join Automation Alley for a conference on Doing Business in Indonesia and Singapore, two of the world’s leading nations with a high demand for the following Michigan-made products, services and technologies.
This session is a must-attend event for companies looking to expand their markets overseas and, as a next step, also learn about Automation Alley’s Trade Mission to Indonesia and Singapore on Sept. 6-13, 2013.
Cost: Members – Pre-registration: $20; At the door: $30; Non-members – Pre-registration: $40; At the door: $50
http://www.automationalley.com/a2_nws_eventinfo?id=a086000000JFrwaAAD
Event Date: May 27, 2013
Event Time: 10:00 am - 2:00pm
Event Location: Llloyd A. Stage Nature Center
Event Contact: John Ragan
Event Description:
The Troy Nature Society is looking for individuals or groups (age 14-adult) to preserve our native flora by eradicating invasive non-native plants. During our “Invasive Plant Removal & Spring Clean Up Days” we will also work to improve the nature trails and clean up the grounds. Wear your old clothing, bring work or garden gloves and your kneeling pad, if desired. Be prepared to use “old fashioned elbow grease” while we spruce up the Lloyd A. Stage Nature Center.
Dates to participate:
Saturday, April 27 – 10:00 am – 2:00 pm (Rain date: Sunday, April 28, 1-5- pm).
Saturday, May 18, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm (No rain date)
Saturday, June 1, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm (Rain date: Sunday, June 2, 1-5 pm)
Register to volunteer for this project at www.troynaturesociety.org or call 248.688.9703.
Event Date: May 29, 2013
Event Time: 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Event Location: Walsh College 41500 Gardenbrook Road Novi, MI 48375
Event Contact: Jan Hubbard
Event Description:
Walsh College – NOVI CAMPUS
Presented by: Kathryn Baker and Tim Kuppler, AdviCoach
Join us for a dynamic session where you will learn leading edge approaches to:
* Engage and retain who you have
* Attract who you need
* Align culture & strategy with clarity and speed
Everyone who attends will leave with a new approach for understanding their culture and clear actionable tactics that can be driven from the HR role to impact performance.
Please register at http://www.thewalshinstitute.com/lcbriefings
Event Date: May 29, 2013
Event Time: 5 PM -Dinner 7:30 p.m screening only
Event Location: Detroit Institute of Arts ( Detroit Film Theatre )
Event Contact: www.dia.org/dft
Event Description:
Benefit Pre-Screening of Pixar’s “Monsters University” Meet the Director, Clawson Native Dan Scanlon. Ticket price varies.
Movie only $50
Movie & afterglow..(meet director) $ 75
Reception,Dinner,movie, afterglow $150.
Benefits: Assistance League, Digital,Arts, Film & Television and Detroit Film Theatre.
DIA Box office 248 833 4005 or dia.org/dft
Event Date: Jun 1, 2013
Event Time: 10:00 am - 2:00pm (Rain Date Time: 1pm-5 pm
Event Location: Llloyd A. Stage Nature Center
Event Contact: John Ragan
Event Description:
The Troy Nature Society is looking for individuals or groups (age 14-adult) to preserve our native flora by eradicating invasive non-native plants. During our “Invasive Plant Removal & Spring Clean Up Days” we will also work to improve the nature trails and clean up the grounds. Wear your old clothing, bring work or garden gloves and your kneeling pad, if desired. Be prepared to use “old fashioned elbow grease” while we spruce up the Lloyd A. Stage Nature Center.
Saturday, June 1, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm (Rain date: Sunday, June 2, 1-5 pm)
Register to volunteer for this project at www.troynaturesociety.org or call 248.688.9703
Event Date: Jun 4, 2013
Event Time: 9.00 a.m
Event Location: Troy Community Center
Event Contact: Nita - (248) 525-3466
Event Description:
Always Best Care Senior Services of Troy and Estate Planning Professionals would like to invite you to
“Know the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s”:
Description: The goal of this program is to provide compelling information about Alzheimer’s disease, and moving testimony from families living with the disease , to encourage early detection, early diagnosis and early intervention. The purpose of this workshop is to provide the general public with a greater understanding on the difference between age-related memory loss and dementia and what to do if they have signs of Alzheimer’s disease. Objectives: By the end of the presentation: *Participants will be able to identify the 10 warning signs of AD and what to do next if they are experiencing signs of Alzheimer’s. *Understand what is involved in getting a diagnosis. *Identify the risks of Alzheimer’s, including connections to other conditions. * Understand the benefits of early detection.
Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Michigan Chapter, on June 4th in Room 304 at 9 a.m.
Also learn about what legal documents you need in place to protect you, your assets, and your family. Presented by Estate Planning Professionals.
Continental breakfast will be provided. This is a FREE event.
Please RSVP no later than June 1st to – Laura (586) 604 -7112 or Nita (248) 525-3466
Event Date: Jun 6, 2013
Event Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Event Location: Walsh College 3838 Livernois Road Troy, MI 48083
Event Contact: Jan Hubbard
Event Description:
Gather to learn from the best in our community. Local and regional corporate leaders share the veteran insights and hard-earned lessons that brought them to where they are today.
Family Business Success Story Luncheon
Featuring Lou Schmidt, Jr.
President, HoneyBaked Ham
Read more and register at http://www.thewalshinstitute.com/lcsuccessstories
Cost is $25 for chamber members, $50 for others
