Detroit

Join Greg Janicki, Director of the Broad College Executive MBA Program, in a virtual program preview. This webinar will provide details regarding the academic program, admission criteria, and tuition/program fees.

Agenda

Information Session
Q & A
Connecting with program alumni

Broad Executive MBA | Virtual Program Preview 

Accounting and Information Systems - Patricia and Scott Eston Research Workshop Series - Jaime Schmidt 

LABAT is a “hard networking & qualified referral sharing” group of Lakes Area Chamber Members. The primary goal of LABAT is to help our members develop strong relationships among each other for the consistent exchange of ideas, resources and qualified referrals that will generate new business. These groups are comprised of one person from each professional specialty that are committed to helping one another through networking. Regularly scheduled LABAT group meetings have been structured on a bi-weekly basis to provide a supportive system of Giving and Receiving qualified referrals.



Professional Networking Group (LABAT)

Come on out and get your burger on at Culver’s in Wixom from 11:30 to 1pm.

Register for your spot: https://lakesareachamber.com/events/event-registration-form/

Special treat for May … We’ll be joined by members from the Novi Chamber of Commerce.

Spotlight Lunch – Culver’s of Wixom

Lakes Area Business Connectors (LABAT)

Coffee 7 Cake

The Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (MHCC) is proud to host and invite you to participate in our 12th Annual Supplier Diversity Matchmaker event on May 25, 2022. The event is from 7:30am-Noon at the M1 Concourse – Pontiac, Michigan’s Premier Motorsports & Event Venue, and includes continental breakfast and free parking. 

This year’s event features global, Tier1 automotive supplier FORVIA-Faurecia as our Corporate Presenting Sponsor and will bring together more than 80 certified, diverse suppliers and procurement professionals from over 40 Corporate and Tier1 companies across a multitude of industries, all with diversity spend and growth objectives for their respective organizations. Each one is expected to send at least 5 buyers (production and non-production) and supplier diversity professionals to make connections with you! We invite you to take advantage of this unique opportunity to showcase your products and services in a trade fair display format at a new and fantastic venue. 

The exhibit table fee is $350 for MHCC members and $450 for non-members and allows for 2-attendees. Please visit the registration page for more information related to commodity and category types, as well as overnight stay.

AGENDA
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Registration and final Exhibition Table setup 
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Registration and Continental Breakfast 
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM General Networking 
8:30 AM Formal Program Starts 
9:00 AM Trade Fair Begins 
Noon Event Ends - General Networking Continues

Premium exhibit space & sponsorship opportunities are attached and available for consideration upon registration to further showcase your business.

To register your business for this event, please confirm your registration no later than May 6th by visiting the event registration site at mhcc.org. For inquiries, please contact: Camilo Suero at csuero@mhcc.org (248-974-3379) or Dina Fattom Wagner at dfattom@mhcc.org (248-792-2763).
 

MHCC 12th Annual Supplier Diversity Matchmaker

Let the U.S. Commercial Service and the U.S. Export Import Bank Give You the Tools to Increase Global Sales!
May 24-26, 2022

These two federal agencies will be holding joint meetings during World Trade Month with U.S. companies in:

Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
Michigan
Tennessee
Wisconsin

Sign-up for a meeting to learn how these federal agencies can help you grow your exports by offering trade counseling, international matchmaking, resources on financing production and offering open account terms.

Tuesday, May 24 -Tennessee and Ohio
Wednesday, May 25 - Kentucky and Michigan 
Thursday, May 26 - Indiana and Wisconsin 
Appointment times will be between 8:30am and 4:00pm ET
(Sessions will be 30 minutes each)

To schedule a meeting for Michigan companies, email: Jennifer.Loffredo@trade.gov

U.S. Export Import Bank - Providing you tools to Increase Global Sales!

Are you thinking about starting a non-profit? We will look at the factors that set a non-profit apart and help you evaluate whether you are ready for this journey.



Starting a Non-Profit

Join AMA Detroit and marketers in Metro Detroit for an evening of networking and fun! Swap ideas, discover new trends, make new connections, and enjoy good food!



AMA Detroit May Networking Event

Ever wonder what the sound crew is doing when you hear 1,2,1,2? Ever wonder why they are always walking around the room in different areas to check the mics? Ever wanted to know what it would feel like to sit on stage and strum a guitar? If you answered yes to any of these then this ILEA Detroit program is for YOU! Join us at Tin Roof Detroit for some fun, education, F&B and JAM with us!


Sound Check - Live Music at Tin Roof

Join our WORLD WIDE Connect to be inspired and encouraged as you learn about other women entrepreneurs and their business journey!
Each month, a new hostess shares her story, what makes her business unique + motivation that relate to all female entrepreneurs, side hustlers, new business launchers & aspiring fempreneurs.
Each Connect features a deeper discussion with a small group.. this is where the relationship building starts + a guest "meet & greet" where all attendees will briefly introduce themselves. We also hold space for questions, comments or business advice.
This is for you if:
You love bringing the joy and positivity when others share about their biz. You have a business or side hustle and would love to brainstorm, find support, refer &/or collaborate + be inspired by other women entrepreneurs. Genuine relationships are your jam & you want to have fun while growing your network alongside other like-minded female creators.
If this sounds like you, we'd love for you to join us for a Boss Ladies Virtual Connect on Zoom.
DATE: Thursday, May 26th, 2022
TIME: 7:00pm – 8:00 PM EST
TICKET: https://bossladiesaprilworldwideconnect.cheddarup.com
(Ticket sales will end 24 hours prior to the start of the event. Tickets are non-transferrable and non-refundable)
LOCATION: Zoom Meeting (Log-in info will be sent via email, 24 hours prior to the Virtual Connect)

Networking / Connect MAY

The next Professional Development and Networking event will be the third annual Table Talks with the Board on Tuesday, May 24. The event functions like speed dating but occurs in groups. Small groups of Emerging Leaders’ members will rotate around the room to tables with one to two of our very own MCACHE Board members including the current and incoming MCACHE President! Each table will have a specific topic for the group to discuss, including:

 

Post-pandemic disruptors: What changes are here to stay for good?
Employee Engagement: How do we slow the great resignation?
Care Delivery Innovation: What does the future in value-based care look like?
Mental Health: What steps can healthcare organizations take to meet the growing mental health needs of the community?
 

What: Table Talks with the Board

When: Tuesday, May 24

Where: ISCG – 612 N Main St, Royal Oak, MI 48067

5:30 – 6:00 pm: General Networking with appetizers
6:00 – 7:30 pm: Table Talks Event 
 

Appetizers and drinks will be provided to attendees at the event. To register for the event, please use the following link: https://conta.cc/3v3QdPl

 

Parking: ISCG has its own parking lot that should provide an ample number of parking spaces for the group. In the event the lot is full, there is free street parking available on E. Farnum St around the corner from ISCG.

 

Please feel free to reach out to Mike Henry (michael.henry@beaumont.org) if you have any questions.

MCACHE Emerging Leaders Table Talks With The Board 

Tuesday, May 24, 2022
In-person, Michigan Chamber of Commerce, Lansing   
9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  

$249 Members / $349 Non-members

Successful supervisors utilize a unique set of learned skills to develop talent, keep employees on the right track and ensure their teams are working efficiently. This proven program is for newly promoted managers looking to fully understand the fundamentals of supervision and for experienced managers looking to refresh their skillset. You will leave with a deeper understanding of the true role of a leader and the core skills needed to be a better and more effective supervisor.

Topics to be Covered:

    The Role of Personality
    The Leader’s Role in Employee Engagement
    Communication and Coaching
    Employee Onboarding and Training
    Performance Assessment and Development
    Situational Leadership

Expert Presenter:
Jodi Schafer, Owner of Human Resource Management Services, LLC, is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR, SHRM-SCP). She has 15 years of experience in Human Resource management and sits on several statewide committees focused on Human Resource policy and leadership development. She is also a regular contributor to various industry publications and author of a ready-to-use HR system for small employers.
 
Certification:
Five (5) HR (General) recertification credit hours for PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute.
Five (5) PDCs for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP.

2022 - Fundamentals of Supervision - Supervisor and Manager Training Course

MHCC's 12th Annual Supplier Diversity Matchmaker - Exhibitor Registration Only

Registration is Full

The Humble Design Detroit warehouse is full of donated goods from the community, waiting to be sorted
and organized so that they are ready to go into the homes of their families! Depending on what's needed
that day, duties may include unpacking/sorting incoming donations, folding bedding, organizing decorative
items, etc

*As the warehouse temperature can vary throughout the seasons, please dress appropriately.

Location:
Humble Design Warehouse
180 N Saginaw, Pontiac, MI 48342

Registration Closed | Members Only Event | No Cost

Humble Design Detroit Warehouse Day

5/25-  DBA Lunch Meeting - Join for our monthly lunch meeting.  This meeting begins at 11:30 am and lunch is on each persons own tab.

Guests are always welcome to attend one meeting before joining!  Hope to see you there!

Location: Culvers Allen Park (15655 Southfield Road Allen Park MI 48180)

DBA Lunch Meeting

5/26 - Book of the month meeting. This month we have chosen Crazy is a Complement by Linda Rottenberg. We will discuss the book and how it will be helpful moving forward with your business this coming year! This meeting starts at 8:00am

Location: Glass Onion Griddle (6828 Allen Rd Allen Park 48101)

DBA Book of the Month

As we emerge from a unique era of change, employers are encountering even more change and challenges on the horizon. Join MMA for a day of learning and sharing to help you navigate the changing future. We will provide actionable insights to help you whether it’s related to benefits cost management, employee engagement, DE&I and culture, or navigating the merger and acquisition process. What do all of these things have in common? Leadership, HR and Finance are all integrally involved.

This is a unique opportunity to engage, network, and share ideas with your peers during a pivotal time.

Insights for Action Symposium: Navigating a Changing Future

Join the Auburn Hills Chamber of Commerce Next Generation Committee on Wednesday, May 25 from 8:30-10:00 am to network with fellow young professionals, grab a delicious cup of coffee, latte, or tea and hear from Katie Ackert, President, Branex Group and Auburn Hills Chamber Board of Director.

Katie Ackert grew up in Davison, Michigan with a family full of entrepreneurs, so it was only a matter of time until she too would own and operate her own company. Katie began her career on a path that is rare among business executives. She quickly rose to become an expert in the industry while maintaining a level of performance few achieve in the staffing business. With nearly a decade in the staffing industry, Katie brings deep knowledge to her role as Founder of Branex Group. Through the years Katie’s focus on building partnerships with her customers and clients has been a key contributor to her success. She believes in driving results with honesty and integrity that has led to many long-standing relationships.

Next Generation May 2022

Join us for an important educational program focusing on current “best practices” of workforce violence prevention, designed to keep you and your business safe.  Officer Joseph Sears, Community Engagement Officer, City of Auburn Hills Police Department, will present on the following topics:  

Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) 
Law enforcement officers and agencies are frequently requested by schools, businesses, and community members for direction and presentations on what they should do if confronted with an active shooter event. The Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) course, designed and built on the Avoid, Deny, Defend (ADD) strategy developed by ALERRT in 2004, provides strategies, guidance, and a proven plan for surviving an active shooter event. Topics include the history and prevalence of active shooter events, civilian response options, medical issues, and considerations for conducting drills. 

Safe City Program
Officer Sears will also explain the City of Auburn Hills Safe City program, a comprehensive public safety and private sector partnership to ensure all businesses, churches and schools are best prepared to respond to an emergency incident. This 4-step program is designed to provide your staff with the training necessary to respond to large scale emergency situations and will provide the Auburn Hills Police and Fire Departments the information necessary to tailor our emergency response to your location.


New Online STOP THE BLEED Course Available – FREE OF CHARGE
Minutes count! Someone who is severely bleeding can bleed to death in as little as 5 minutes. That’s why bleeding control – keeping the blood inside the body – is so critical.  The new, completely free, STOP THE BLEED® Interactive Course guides you through the three methods of bleeding control using video demonstrations, interactive learning, and spontaneous quizzes. Upon finishing the the online course, you will receive a completion certificate. In order to receive the full certification, a hands-on portion is required.  If you are interested in taking this free online course, visit STOP THE BLEED® Interactive Course | Stop The Bleed.    After the Workplace Prevention Presentation, Officer Sears will conduct a STOP THE BLEED practical presentation (20 minutes) to anyone who HAS COMPLETED the online module. 


 

Presented by:
Officer Joseph Sears
Community Engagement Officer
Auburn Hills Police Department




Officer Joe Sears is a Police Officer with the City of Auburn Hills Police Department and has been serving since 2016. Prior to taking his oath of office, Officer Sears attended Michigan State University where he obtained dual bachelors of arts degrees in Criminal Justice and Psychology with a minor in Spanish. He attended the Mid Michigan Police Academy at Lansing Community College where he graduated as a class lieutenant and earned awards in emergency vehicle operations, academics and the highly prestigious coordinators award. Officer Sears has held roles as a patrol officer assigned to the midnight patrol platoons. He is a Field Training Officer, Drug Recognition Expert Instructor, Emergency Vehicle Operations Instructor and a member of the Honor Guard and the Southern Oakland County Crash Investigation Team. In his current role he serves as the Community Engagement Officer for the department where he engages with businesses, churches, schools and residents as a liaison to the community. He is the department’s accreditation manager helping to insure that the Auburn Hills Police Department provides the highest standards of professional law enforcement services as established by the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police. Officer Sears is passionate about serving and protecting his community and engaging in meaningful and educational conversations about policing with the public that he serves.

Workplace Violence Prevention

Join VetBizCentral, Michigan SBA, Resource Partners and Guest Speakers in Celebrating Military Appreciation Month. Thursday May 26, 10am -12pm, Mott Community College Event Center, 1401 E. Court St. Flint MI. 48503 Individuals will be able to obtain valuable information regarding Starting a Business, Career Options, Family Services and More. Lite snacks and beverages will be provided. Please contact abron@vetbizcentral.org for additional information



Military Appreciation Day Event

Join us for a cup of coffee and fantastic networking! This is your opportunity to meet other Chamber Members, the Chamber Staff, and A2Y Chamber Board Members and let us know what local issues are affecting your business. We'll help you make the most of your Chamber Membership by answering any questions you have about your member benefits.


A2Y Chamber Event: Coffee Connect

Come hang out with a SIG focused entirely on Storytelling!

The Storytelling Special Interest Group is dedicated to helping members hone their storytelling skills, develop critical leadership skills related to communication, and help members bring storytelling to their organizations. In addition, the group aims to build relationships with one another through sharing stories and have fun. 

In a typical meeting, participants will practice sharing stories and giving feedback to one another while focusing on a particular aspect of storytelling.

For more information about the Storytelling SIG or the upcoming Meet-up, contact SIG Organizer Heidi Saucier, hsaucier@bcbsm.com.  

Note: SIGs are designed for ATD Detroit and other local Chapter Members only. 

Storytelling SIG - May Virtual Meet-up

New Member Orientation VIRTUAL

Basic Excel

Design Emergency: Building a Better Future with Paola Antonelli, Curator of the Department of Architecture & Design at The Museum of Modern Art

Discover the stories of the remarkable designers, architects, engineers, artists, scientists, and activists who are at the forefront of positive change worldwide with curator Paola Antonelli and her new book, Design Emergency: Building a Better Future. In conversation with AIGA’s Lee-Sean Huang, Antonelli reveals projects by some of the visionary designers whose innovations and ingenuity give us hope for the future by redesigning and reconstructing our lives, enabling us to thrive. Through four themes - Technology, Society, Communication, and Ecology – Antonelli presents a unique portrait of how today’s great creative minds are developing new design solutions to the major challenges of our time, while helping us to benefit from advances in science and technology.

Paola Antonelli is a celebrated curator of contemporary architecture and design based in New York at The Museum of Modern Art. Her recent endeavors, include the online project Design and Violence and the exhibition Broken Nature.

Pricing:
Nonmember or AIGA Member: Free

AIGA and Phaidon Present: Design Emergency

Join us for a dedicated virtual meeting series that empowers design organizations and their leaders to drive their teams towards professional success, career growth and practice excellence. This series will create a better understanding of the popular but ambiguous area of DesignOps leadership; lead people-centered and design-inspired organizations towards design excellence; and make leadership more accessible and attainable to every audience.

Held virtually the Last Wednesday of the Month, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. ET
Visit our website to learn more.

May's guest: Shipra Kayan, Miro

Pricing:
Single session: $40 nonmember / $25 member
Full 12-session series: $299 nonmember / $149 member

DesignOps Ed: May Salon

This virtual series features one designer showcasing a work that is personally meaningful. We'll hear what inspires, challenges and guides them. Expose yourself to new material by exploring with our guest, Brockett Horne. Brockett will be speaking about historical and contemporary pharmaceutical packaging.

Pricing:
Nonmember or AIGA Member: Free

One Designer, One Work: Brockett Horne

The Forum will feature Agent Jennifer Day of the United States Secret Service | Counterfeit Division in a valuable discussion providing tips on how to avoid fraud for Downriver’s businesses, nonprofit organizations, and workforce.
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The Legislative and Business Forum is an exciting series that features our elected and business leaders in the Southeastern Michigan region. Gain valuable insight from legendary entrepreneurs and successful community pillars to help your business thrive!

Business Forum: U.S. Secret Service – Protection from Business Fraud

Experience an after-hours networking event like no other: ALIVE@5! Network with Downriver business and community leaders, and build great relationships at The Leo Collection in Lincoln Park.

Our Alive@5 Series is powered by Mutual of America Financial Group! This is a joint event with the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce.

Alive@5 powered by Mutual of America Financial Group

Our Small Business Workshop series is designed to educate and inspire entrepreneurs and organizational leaders to create successful business endeavors. Our May workshop is in partnership with First Merchants Bank and will focus on succession planning for your organization.



Small Business Workshop Series: Succession Planning for Your Organization

Fun Bunch for Lunch | The Comeback Inn

You are invited to our patio for BBQ from Barlow's!



Chamber Open House

‍Founders Hour is a virtual networking and support meetup for B2B SaaS founders hosted monthly.



B2B SaaS Founders Hour

Tuesday, May 24, 2022 – Stan’s Tacos - 67 Ottawa Ave. SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

If your heart is set on fresh food and having fun, Stan’s Tacos is the place for you. Every visit feels like a summer patio party with delicious tacos and the best margaritas EVER! So, if you have sunshine on your mind and beach vibes in your soul, join us to kick back with great music & friends.

Link to the menu: https://stanstacos.com/menus/main-menu/

Dinner runs from 5:30-7:00pm. We’ll meet in the bar at 5:00, for those that can, and then move to dinner at 5:30. Be sure to bring your appetite and plenty of business cards to pass around.

It’s so helpful and important that you register on the InForum website each month so we can have an accurate count and let the restaurant know. And if you find you can’t make it after registering, please let Angie, Kathy, or Chris know.

 

Inforum Affinity Groups bring members together around common interests. They are led by members for members and are a great way to broaden your network, socialize, develop deeper business relationships, and simply recharge your batteries. Guests are invited to attend one to two Affinity Group gatherings prior to joining Inforum. 

Dinner Affinity Group
Join us for dinner at a West Michigan area restaurant each month to meet and network with other Inforum members and guests. This group gives you the opportunity to try new restaurants all over town, as well as some oldies-but-goodies. Meet us in the bar for drinks & mingling at 5:00 (water and wine both count as drinks!) or pull up a chair in the dining area at 5:30. You'll order off the menu and pay your own check.

Affinity Group Co-Chairs:
Kathy Barry, kathy@homelifeinteriors.com, 616-827-9417

Angie Sanborn, ASanborn@ibcp.com

Chris Talsma- McLean, chris.talsma_mclean@yahoo.com


Inforum Affinity Groups bring members together around common interests. They are led by members for members and are a great way to broaden your network, socialize, develop deeper business relationships, and simply recharge your batteries. Guests are invited to attend one to two Affinity Group gatherings prior to joining Inforum. www.inforummichigan.org


State guidelines:

https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406-100467_100913---,00.html

WM Dinner Affinity Group

May:  This Tender Land, by William Kent Krueger

In the summer of 1932, on the banks of Minnesota's Gilead River, the Lincoln Indian Training School is a pitiless place where Native American children, forcibly separated from their parents, are sent to be educated. It is also home to Odie O’Banion, a lively orphan boy whose exploits constantly earn him the superintendent’s wrath. Odie and his brother, Albert, are the only white faces among the hundreds of Native American children at the school.

After committing a terrible crime, Odie and Albert are forced to flee for their lives along with their best friend, Mose, a mute young man of Sioux heritage. Out of pity, they also take with them a brokenhearted little girl named Emmy. Together, they steal away in a canoe, heading for the mighty Mississippi in search for a place to call home.

Over the course of one unforgettable summer, these four orphan vagabonds journey into the unknown, crossing paths with others who are adrift, from struggling farmers and traveling faith healers to displaced families and lost souls of all kinds. With the feel of a modern classic, This Tender Land is an en­thralling, bighearted epic that shows how the magnificent American landscape connects us all, haunts our dreams, and makes us whole.

WM Words & Wine Affinity Group (virtual)

The Unintended Result of Work from Home

Working from home has kept corporations operating since March 2020 as return-to-the-office efforts have waxed and waned during the pandemic. And although WFH initially was considered to be a short-term fix, we’re now seeing location flexibility emerging as a long-term trend in many workplaces.
 
That’s created opportunities and flexibility for employees and employers alike, but long-term issues for the city of Detroit, whose budget is highly dependent on nonresident income taxes.
 
Jared Fleisher, vice president of government affairs and economic development, at Rock Central will join us for an enlightening discussion about the future of workplaces and space in Detroit. 

Speaker:

Jared Fleisher, vice president of government affairs and economic development, Rocket Central
Jared is vice president of government affairs and economic development for Rocket Central and the Family of Companies (“FOC”), where he focuses on policies and initiatives that support economic development in the City of Detroit and Southeast Michigan. he was integrally involved in the development, enactment, and implementation of the “MIthrive” legislation, which created a new innovative tax increment financing mechanism to support transformational brownfield redevelopment projects in Michigan. Jared also played a leading role in the successful legislative effort to unlock additional federal funding for blight remediation in Detroit and cities across the United States.
Previously, he was an outside consultant to Rock Ventures (part of the FOC) and the Kresge Foundation where he worked on initiatives that included the effort to build a business and civic coalition in support of regional transit in Metro Detroit. Jared first began working in Detroit while at Patton Boggs, a Washington D.C. law and policy advocacy firm, where he represented the M-1 RAIL consortium and led the effort to secure federal funding and approvals for the QLINE streetcar project on Woodward Avenue. Fleisher is a graduate of Harvard University and Harvard Law School and is originally from Los Angeles.

FinanceNEXT Event

Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids

1806 Bridge St NW

Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Wednesday, May 25, 2022 from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

We will be meeting with Volunteer Coordinator Robert Johns for a brief tour and volunteering

WM Lend A Hand Affinity Group

WM AEC Affinity Group

(Architecture, Engineering, Construction-Related Fields)

Let's get together for another in-person AEC Affinity Group meeting! It is a great chance to network and meet your fellow AEC ladies at City Built Brewing, known as “a place for conversation, ideas, new friends, old friends, and everything in between.” We will have their private 2nd Ward space just for us!

Pass along the invite - open to all in the AEC industry. 

WM AEC Affinity Group (Architecture, Engineering, Construction-Related Fields)

ACG Detroit welcomes you to join our moderators and panel of experts as they discuss the current labor shortage and questions such as:
Are sufficient wages the primary factor negatively impacting labor shortages?
Are particular industries being more impacted than others?
Are bankers expressing concern over eroding gross profit margins due to labor issues and related rising inflation, eating into declining cash flow?
May 24, 2022
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
The Townsend Hotel
 
Cost
Members:  $55
Non-Members: $85 

ACG Detroit | The Current Labor Shortage: A remedy on the horizon?

The Small Business Briefing airs Mondays and Thursdays at 3pm ET. Watch to get the latest news from SBAM’s Brian Calley and Sarah Miller, along with special guests!
Watch live on Facebook or register to watch via Zoom.

The Small Business Briefing

Join our coworking community for a free Drop-in Day! This is an opportunity for you to familiarize yourself with TechTown’s coworking space — without any commitment.

Drop-in Day guests will be offered a tour of our facilities and will have access to a full suite of amenities, including:

Free Ashe Supply coffee, assorted teas and cocoa
Free parking/bike racks
Free Wi-Fi / printing / copying
Private phone booths for business calls
Kitchenette to store your lunch, or get restaurant recommendations from our Community Ambassadors
If you purchase/sign up for a coworking membership on the day of your visit, your membership will be prorated, and you’ll get to choose a gift card to one of the neighborhood’s restaurants.

Coworking Drop-in Day | May 25

Are you ready to SHOP? Join us for the return of our retail pop-up, taking place in-person at TechTown Detroit! The SHOP will feature goods from local vendors
Please note, masks are required indoors for all visitors entering TechTown Detroit. Visitors will also undergo a touchless temperature check upon entry.

*These guidelines are subject to change.*

The SHOP at TechTown Detroit

Our Tuesday Referral Network Group that meets twice a month. Limited to Chamber members but visitors can join to see if this group will benefit them in any way. 

Only one individual per industry.

Tuesday Referral Network Group

Our Wednesday Morning Referral Network Group that meets the second and fourth Wednesday morning each month. Limited to Chamber members but visitors can join to see if this group will benefit them in any way. 

Only one individual per industry.

If interested please contact Brian Lebovits from Visibles Marketing at brian.lebovitz@visibles.com 

Wednesday Morning Referral Network Group

Our Wednesday Referral Network Group that meets twice a month. Limited to Chamber members but visitors can join to see if this group will benefit them in any way. 

Only one individual per industry.

Wednesday Referral Network Group

Join us for a fun and festive After Hours Networking Event at Ignition Point Workshop!



After Hours at Ignition Point Workshop

Executive Speaker Series #50: Bob Doyle

Join us for some coffee and informal networking at Coffee Connect, a Chamber Networking Event.



Coffee Connect 05/24/22

You are invited to join the Chamber at a Ribbon Cutting ceremony for Pushna Wellness.



Ribbon Cutting at Pushna Wellness

The Chamber Off-Site is a way for the Chamber staff to be available to our members and the community at a time and location that works better for you! Stop by to learn more about what the Chamber does, ask questions, get help with your membership, drop off items for Welcome Bags, or just catch up on Chamber news.

Everyone is welcome to drop in, including current members as well as the wider business community.

The Chamber Off-Site

EXCLUSIVELY FOR DEC YOUNG LEADER MEMBERS
So what does it really take to be an entrepreneur and just how important is working capital? Mark Douglas will share his thoughts on this topic plus how the automotive dealer business is
transforming with the rapidly changing times.

We will also crown the DEC Young Leader 2022 Putting Champion so get your golf attire and game on and show us your putting skills!



Do You Have What it Takes to Be an Entrepreneur…..and Putting Champ?

Join MSU’s athletic leadership and coaches in a wide-ranging discussion on the broad success of Spartan sports and the current state of college athletics.

If your schedule permits, please stay after the program for a few minutes and network with over 100 DEC Career Readiness Academy (CRA) graduates. High school students will utilize the skills they learned during the 5-month career exploration program by networking with DEC members.

MSU Sports and the State of College Athletics

Front-end software development focuses on what you see on the screen in a website or on an app. You can totally learn this too!
Front-end software development starts with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. We will teach you the basics, and help you decide if taking our Full Stack JavaScript Bootcamp is right for you.
About the Workshop:
THIS WORKSHOP MEETS TWO EVENINGS IN A ROW - YOU WILL REGISTER FOR THE FIRST DATE BUT WILL MEET BOTH EVENINGS FROM 6 - 9 PM
Our Intro to HTML, CSS, & JavaScript Workshop is specifically designed to prepare you for our Full Stack JavaScript Bootcamp at Grand Circus. Get a glimpse of what it's like to work as a software developer and insights on how a Full Stack JavaScript Bootcamp can support your career goals. We are here for you!
In this workshop, you’ll build on the skills you learned in Intro to Coding (or have learned on your own), and learn the three major front-end frameworks: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript . Step-by-step, you’ll code alongside an instructor who will help you put these principles into practice by building a project. We deliberately keep the class size small so you’ll get a ton of interaction and coaching from our instructors to lead you to success!
You’ll leave the workshop with a finished project for your growing coding portfolio and feeling prepared and confident for bootcamp. By the end, you’ll know how to make web experiences more user-friendly, interactive, and exciting! This workshop will set you up for success in completing bootcamp Unit 1 pre-work , too.
Who Should take the Workshop:
-Anyone considering a Full Stack JavaScript Bootcamp at Grand Circus. You’ll leave with the skills and confidence you’ll need to complete the bootcamp pre-work and start your path to becoming a software developer
Student Prerequisites:
- You should be comfortable operating your laptop: starting up, opening software, copying and pasting, opening a web browser, searching the web, going to a specific URL (web address), and navigating within a website.
-To be ready for this workshop, you should have already written your first line of code either in our Free Intro to Coding workshop or on your own.
Additionally, you should be able to:
-Give a basic explanation of the roles of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript in a web page
-Add provided HTML tags to a document
-Create new CSS rules following examples
-Recognize variables and conditionals in JavaScript
-You’ll need access to a laptop or desktop with an internet connection
Software to Install: Visual Studio Code: Download Visual Studio Code - Mac, Linux, Windows .
Google Chrome is the preferred web browser for this workshop: Google Chrome - Download the Fast, Secure Browser from Google
A Zoom account is required for this course - register and download for free: http://zoom.us
You do not need a special degree to work in tech; anyone can be a developer, but only if you are passionate about it. So come give it a try with us!
We will be offering remote Intro to HTML, CSS, & JavaScript Workshop over the course of two days in a row from 6 - 9 pm. You will register for the first of two dates, and class will meet on both evenings.
Upcoming remote Intro to Front-End workshop dates:
-1/11 & 1/12
-1/25 & 1/26
-2/8 & 2/9
-2/22 & 2/23
-3/8 & 3/9
-3/22 & 3/23
GMAIL USERS: Please add patricia.wheeler@grandcircus.co to your safe list. Our emails regularly get sent to the 'promotions' folder - if you don't see a reminder email 24 hours prior to your registered workshop, please check there.

Intro to HTML, CSS, & JavaScript Workshop

JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF FOOD, FUN, AND FUNDRAISING! YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THE OPPORTUNITY TO SUPPORT TENISHA YANCEY FOR JUDGE!


TENISHA YANCEY FOR 36TH DISTRICT JUDGE

Have you been laid off unexpectedly because of COVID-19? Have you been thinking about a career in tech but didn't know when the right time was to take the leap? Are you already working on your application but wonder how Grand Circus is going to offer our same quality of coding bootcamp remotely?
Please join us for a special Bootcamp Info Session devoted not just to the Grand Circus experience, but to how we are prepared to teach the next generation of coders even during these troubling times. It's scary out there. For us, too. But our core values haven't changed. We believe anyone can be a developer, and that when you're here, you are family. Come see how we are keeping those values at the forefront of everything we do.
Register now, and we will send you a link to this remote session - you don't even have to turn on your camera! Here are the Zoom details: Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 410 695 4040
Grand Circus coding bootcamps are 12-week and 26-week immersive programs designed to prepare you for a career in one of the fastest-growing industries in the U.S. Our bootcamps help address the disparity between the size of Michigan’s tech workforce and the exploding demand for tech talent - let us help you launch your career in tech!
This Bootcamp Info Session is a great opportunity to learn more about our full-time and after-hours programs , what remote learning looks like at Grand Circus , the admissions stages, the bootcamp training model, what we look for in candidates, financing a bootcamp , job assistance and career opportunities, a day in the life of a student, and more!
Agenda
- Welcome & Intros (Staff and Alumni)
- Why Learn Programming?
- Bootcamp rundown
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Differences between C# .NET Core , Front-End , Java and After Hours bootcamps
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What remote learning really means at Grand Circus
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Insights and experiences from alumni
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How our job assistance support works
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Application and interview process
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Financing and scholarships
- Panel Discussion + Q&A

Unable to make it? Sorry we're missing you this time around but we still want to support you in your career-changing decision:
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REMOTE Grand Circus Bootcamp Info Session

Back for the monthly Engineers and Beers
Sponsored by HBK, Phillips Industries, and OpTech:
Enjoy beers and hors d'oeuvres (Tacos by Meny) while discussing new technologies, trends, and concepts. Network with peers at all stages of their careers.
10-15 minute presentations at the top of each hour (5, 6 and 7pm). Afterwards Q&A, discussions, networking and (of course) beer.
Have an idea or subject you'd like to discuss? There are still 5-minute presentation slots available (no sponsorship required). If interested, contact Will Barlow at William.Barlow@HBKWorld.com

Engineers and Beers

Gain a new career path or take your career to the next level! Join us for our Education & Training Fair May 26th, 10:00 am - 2:00pm.


Detroit At Work | Payne Pullam School Education & Training Fair

Save the date for our upcoming MPower event at the Detroit Athletic Club! Check our event page for more information!


2022 mPower Event

Join other CAM members for Business After Hours at The Lexington Bar in Detroit. Opened in 2020 by husband and wife team Dave & Jen, The Lexington offers a beautiful indoor bar, outside patio space, and specialty cocktails. This will be a private event for CAM members only.
The Lexington is located at the corner of Putnam and Trumbull. Street parking is available on Trumbull. 

CAM Connect @ The Lexington Bar

Join YCP Detroit for our monthly Executive Speaker Series event. This month's speaker is Bob Doyle. He will be speaking on the topic of Recognizing the Gifts God has Given Us.
EVENT LOCATION:
The event will be held at Ste. Anne De Detroit. 1000 Sainte Anne St. Detroit, MI 48216
EVENT SCHEDULE:
6:30pm - Daily Mass (optional)
7:15pm - Networking, complimentary food & beverages
8:00pm - President's & Chaplain's remarks
8:15pm - KEYNOTE: Bob Doyle
Confession available
8:30pm - Q&A
8:45pm - Announcements & closing prayer
After party: McShanes Irish Pub
BIO:
Bob Doyle is President and CEO of the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA), serving in that capacity since early 2020.
Bob holds a B.S. in Environmental Engineering, a M.S. in Engineering Management, and a M.A.
in Public Relations &amp; Organizational Communication. His education and experience provide him
a unique perspective on both human and technological issues.
Active in the community, Bob currently serves on the board of the Michigan Society of Association Executives. He is also a member of the Detroit Regional Chamber’s 2022 Leadership Detroit Class XLII. He is on the external advisory board of the Pavlis Honors College at Michigan Technological University, as well as the executive advisory board of Winning
Futures. He also mentors high school students through the Winning Futures program.
Bob resides in Farmington, Michigan with his wife Sara and their children, Landon (4th grade)
and Connor (2nd grade) where they are active parishioners at Our Lady of Sorrows.

YCP Executive Speaker Series: Bob Doyle

Plug and Play Detroit invites you to network with other local startups, corporations, professionals, and VCs in the Mobility field

About this event
Join Plug and Play Detroit on May 26th at 6PM for a fun evening filled with casual connecting. Learn more about Plug and Play Detroit, and connect with local leaders in the Mobility industry.

There’s no reason to not be a part of the conversation with local entrepreneurs, executives, and corporations and discuss the current mobility trends!

We encourage you to invite your friends and colleagues! All are welcome to attend, whether you’re in the mobility industry or another. We will have artisan cocktails, and light refreshments available for all. 

Plug and Play Detroit: Happy Hour

Network After Work invites you to an evening out with other local business owners, entrepreneurs, executives, and career-minded professional

About this event
Join us for an exclusive evening out with other local business owners, entrepreneurs, executives, and career-minded professionals on Tuesday, May 24th from 6-8pm.

Experience networking like never before! Network After Work, a leader in networking events, has changed the art of networking. With access to numerous in-person networking events, virtual networking events and live workshops each month, the opportunity to connect with the people you need just became that much easier. Learn and grow the skills you need through monthly workshops. Once in the community, you can even go back to learn from past workshops.

When: Tuesday, May 24th
Where: City Tavern | 386 N Main Street, Royal Oak, MI, 48067
There’s no reason to not be a part of the conversation with local business owners, entrepreneurs, executives, and career-minded professionals who can take your career to the next level!

We encourage you to invite your friends and colleagues! All are welcome to attend, whether you’re a seasoned pro-networker or are just getting started!

Network After Work Detroit at City Tavern

Creative Kickback for Artists in Detroit

About this event
Do you want to meet creatives around midtown?

Are you struggling with creative block?

Come to our kickbacks for networking opportunities and inspiration as we grow together!

Text +1 (313) 293-0123 to find our table.

Creator Meetup

Join us for an exciting exploration of what makes an expert witness, on Wednesday May 25, 2022, at the Ambassador Golf Club in Windsor. Our leaders in the field of Personal Injury law will offer presentations on a range of topics as well as staging a trial demonstration to show the concepts in practice. A reception will follow after the presentations.

Presentations will include:
Preparing to Give Evidence in Chief and Using Cross-Examination to your Advantage

Speaker - Matthew K. Dale

Topic: Writing Clinical Notes and Reports: The Devil Is In The Details

Speaker - Karen I. Simpson

Topic: Don’t Get it Twisted: What is Your Obligation to Defence Counsel?

Speaker - Gregory R. Willson

Trial Demonstration with Nigel G. Gilby, William A. G. Simpson, Matthew K. Dale, and Dr. Brad Burke

COOLING OFF THE HOT SEAT: Succeeding as an Expert Witness - Windsor

FREE In- Person Business Set-Up & Grant Writing Coaching Overview Workshop

Our Covid 19 protocol. You must were a mask to enter and practice social distance.

This is a FREE WORKSHOP for those who want to find out how to get your business set up in as little as 5 days, SO REGISTER NOW! This is your last chance until the late fall 2022.

Learn how to get your 501c3 started and/or LLC. With your 501c3 you can design a business that benefits the general public, such as charitable, educational, literary, religious, and scientific organizations. You can direct civic leagues, homeowner's associations, and many types of nonprofits that qualify for 501(c)(3) status. There are many advantages. Incorporating helps protect your personal assets, build credibility with potential donors, and unlock funding to you. I will also discuss grants and other funding and coaching for the new year. or set-up a strictly profitable LLC business

Many aspiring entrepreneurs are turning their small business ideas into reality. During a global pandemic, a record number of Americans are applying for new businesses. So don’t stall another day if you are ready to soar while the pace of startups business has a lot of potential NOW is an excellent time to get started and if you're ready you're coming to the right place.

Free Business Start-Up & Grant Writing Coaching Overview

In-person job fair at Campus Martius Park with dozens of open positions!

About this event
The Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone invites you to an in-person Job Fair on Wednesday, May 25 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. in Campus Martius Park!

Come prepared with your resume and to be interviewed by potential employers. There are dozens of job openings at several Downtown Detroit employers (list to come).

Please Note: If it rains on May 25, we will have an alternative rain date of Wednesday, June 8.

If you have any questions, please contact Kitty Whitfield at kitty.whitfield@downtowndetroit.org.

Job Fair (In Person)

About this event
Join the APMA for our Windsor Lunch

Wednesday, May 25, 2022

11:30am registration

12:00pm lunch

Giovanni Caboto Club

2175 Parent Avenue, Windsor Ontario N8X 4K2

Members: Free

Non-members: $100

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