Detroit

Join us for this virtual information session to learn more about the MSU MSMR program. All attendees and questions are welcome!



MS Marketing Research Virtual Info Sessions 

Our annual summertime event, Aug. 8-10 in Detroit, draws 4,000 elite event professionals who will score multiple business leads on our Association, Corporate, Specialty, Sports and Travel tracks. Celebrity keynotes and our largest trade show to date will highlight this event. This is the industry event by which all others are measured.
Planners will experience the Connect difference with our highly curated reverse-style appointments. You will meet only with the destinations and venues that are good fit for your future meetings, conferences and events. These short meetings will be the building blocks for site selection on your events for the next several years.
Suppliers will immediately recognize the great care Connect takes in matching you with the right planners. Your future prospective partners are highly vetted. Only the top-of-the-line planners are granted access to our shows. The hosted buyers you meet with represent future events that are great events for your destination that will fill hotel rooms, meeting venues and local restaurants, generating a huge economic impact.

Connect 2022

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.



Lakes Area Business Connectors (LABAT)

Make a Coffee Connection with members from 3 Chambers - Northville, Plymouth & Canton!
Take time to chat about your business while also learning and connecting with fellow members of 3 Chambers!

Coffee Connection with Plymouth & Canton Chambers

Pure Michigan Business Connect (PMBC) is partnering with Connected Nation Michigan, Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC), and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s Market Development team to help Michigan’s Internet Service Providers (ISPs) procure the necessary commodities, (e.g. fiber-optic cable, splice closures, concrete vaults, handholes, etc.) needed to deploy new broadband networks in Michigan and ensure the once-in-a-generation opportunities of the new IIJA and other funds can be realized to connect all Michiganders.

The partner group will host a panel discussion on August 10, 2022, on the Connect Space virtual event platform. This virtual session will include the Michigan High-Speed Internet Office and 2-3 Internet Service Providers (ISPS) / Broadband Prime Contractors. The discussion will include current and projected supply-chain needs, procurement processes, and anticipated shortages. 

PMBC will open a registration form for interested businesses to collect general company information, and specific capabilities relevant to the anticipated broadband projects. Suppliers will be asked to upload a capability statement if available; if suppliers need assistance creating or updating a capability statement, they will be encouraged to reach out to their local PTAC.

During registration, you will be asked to upload a capability statement for your company if you are a business looking to connect with prime contractors. If you do not have a capability statement, Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs) are available to help prepare or update one. You can find your local PTAC by using the following link: https://gcc02.safelinks.protec...

We encourage you to reach out to a PTAC representative for assistance in preparing your capability statement that you can submit at a later date to any prime contractors who may be interested in learning more about your company if you are not able to submit it with registration. Having a capability statement will provide the primes with the best information on your qualifications, which may be used in their selections of businesses to discuss subcontracting projects.

Please contact pmbc@michigan.org with questions.

Michigan Broadband/Telecommunications Webinar

Learn how to engage non-fundraising coworkers (marketing, finance, etc.) in philanthropy. Analyze who is currently involved in fundraising at your organization and who to add to this team. Key takeaways from the session include who to approach, how to engage them, and how this engagement is mutually beneficial. Real-life scenarios will give you a better understanding of what colleagues to add and how to approach them. This in-person session will include networking, a keynote speaker, and interactive workshops to prepare attendees to make immediate changes within their organization.

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Registration/Networking/Lunch
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Program

Panelists
Dani Landolt
Chief Marketing Officer, Leader Dogs for the Blind

William Shepard
Vice President for Advancement & Executive Director, Eastern Michigan University Foundation


Building A Culture Of Philanthropy Part 3: Engaging Non-Fundraising Colleagues in Philanthropy 

Join the Professional Development Committee for a fun, engaging and interactive morning, as we host Change Expert Anne Bonney.

Anne BonneyAnne will help us learn more about building resilience through an understanding of the characteristics of mentally tough individuals and skill building to strengthen confidence and toughness so you can ultimately persevere despite challenges and failures while remaining positive and motivated. Anne is a change expert, professional speaker, Author and creator/host of Dancing in the Discomfort Zone Podcast. After 20 years in highly successful leadership positions, Anne founded Different Shoe Enterprises, and now uses her experience, education and expertise to ignite her audiences' courage to embrace the discomfort of change, effective communication and build their confidence and resilience.

Professional Development - August Workshop

The Sunrise Networking Group invites you to an evening out with SNG members, entrepreneurs, executives, and career-minded professionals on Tuesday, August 9th at 15th Street Tavern.

Cash Bar
No Charge
Complimentary Appetizers
Enjoy introductions and conversations after work in a casual environment ideal for networking. It’s a great chance to step away from the computer, put your phone down, and meet new people who are eager to exchange ideas, make connections, explore partnerships, find employees and get to know you.

SNG Business Development Mixer

Our client, Thetford, located in Dexter, is currently seeking dedicated and hardworking individuals to work as Production Assemblers! Sign up today to attend one of our virtual hiring events. Go to: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/Thetford_Virtual_Hiring_Events. Job Location: Thetford in Dexter, MI - easy access, just off I-94 and Baker Rd Compensation: $16.00-16.70 per hour What’s In It For You: Direct hire after two (2) weeks of training and orientation; multiple shifts/schedules to choose from; regular pay increases; sign-on bonuses; advancement opportunities and much more! What You’ll Be Doing: Working on manufacturing lines assembling, inspecting, and packaging finished products. Here’s What You Need To Apply: A HS diploma/GED; successfully pass a drug screen and criminal background check; comfortable lifting 15-40 lbs repeatedly, heavy lifting at times; ability to handle multi-task assignments. Why You Should Choose Thetford? Upon eligibility, Thetford employees have access to a wide range of benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance on day one; generous paid vacation and paid personal time off; paid holidays; 401(k) with company match; employee life and disability insurance provided at no cost; generous referral bonuses; quarterly perfect attendance bonuses; tuition reimbursement; paid paternal leave and much more! How to Get Started: Applying is easy! Sign up to attend one of our virtual hiring events at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/Thetford_Virtual_Hiring_Events. For immediate consideration, you can also call or text “THETFORD” to 734-665-3757. To see more openings with Manpower across Southeastern Michigan, visit manpowermi.com/jobs. Know of others looking for work? Share this job with friends and family and earn dollars for every successful hire. Manpower, Inc. of SE Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.



Thetford Virtual Hiring Events

Virtual New Member Orientation

Real Estate Negotiation Expert Certification VIRTUAL

This 90-minute webinar will include approximately 60 minutes of presentation, with approximately 30 minutes of time throughout the webinar for Q&A with the audience and panelists.



Do you want to launch or grow your business?



Join us as we guide you through researching and writing each piece of a successful business plan. This webinar is designed for entrepreneurs who are looking to write a business plan for the first time, or already have a plan they would like to improve.



After the webinar, you will receive a copy of the webinar recording, as well as sample business plan templates, and other resources.





Note: This webinar does not cover in-depth information on forming a legal entity or taxes. If you would like more education on these topics, please visit https://michigansbdc.org/get-started/training-events/ and find webinars, workshops, and on-demand content related to taxes, legal entities, etc.



Writing A Business Plan

Do you need some sound savvy advice to get your business started? You’ve come to the right place! In this lively virtual-online business essentials course, you’ll ignite your entrepreneurial spirit and jump start your business. Watch your idea come to life by learning to develop your unique value proposition, utilize market research, create a business plan, and find the money (aka funding sources)!



You complete the creative pre-planning homework (aka entrepreneurial fun work) online and then you attend a dynamic live-online portion of the class via Zoom.



There is a $45.00 fee for this interactive, instructor led 3-hour course. The class will take place via Zoom and the link will be sent once your registration and payment process through Schoolcraft College's Ocelot Access system has been completed. Please go to: https://www.schoolcraft.edu/event/jump-start-your-business-7/ for payment directions.

Jump Start Your Business - Online $45

This 90-minute webinar will include approximately 60 minutes of presentation, with approximately 30 minutes of time throughout the webinar for Q&A with the audience and panelists.



Ready to launch your business as a sole proprietor or LLC? Been putting off the paperwork? Then you need this hands-on walk through.



Business Consultants from the SBDC will discuss business entities and explain the documents needed to form and register a business, including Articles of Organization and Employer Identification Number (EIN). They will also cover basic bookkeeping procedures and the tax implications of your new business, as well as good business practices.



Please be prepared with one or more names for your business. Please click here or visit https://cofs.lara.state.mi.us/SearchApi/Search/Search to search for existing business names registered with the State of Michigan. You can also search for Trademarks at http://tmsearch.uspto.gov/bin/gate.exe?f=tess&state=4810:zlg4yk.1.1

Forming Your LLC or DBA

Wednesday Connection Group offers Chamber Members:
–  Weekly Opportunity to Receive Business Referrals

–  Form Lasting Business Relationships With Other Working Professionals
–  Give a 10-Minute Presentation About Your Product/Service to an Attentive Audience
–  Help Others You Know Find the Products/Services They Are Looking For
– “Lock out” Your Competition by Taking Advantage of the Exclusivity of These Dynamic Groups
Wednesday Connection Group is held the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at Downriver Community Federal Credit Union in Southgate.

Wednesday Connection Group

Join us as Amy Forehand discusses how to develop with I.M.P.A.C.T. and unlock your constructive self.

Amy Forehand founded The Forehand Company with a goal to Grow EmployeeshipTM - employee responsibility, loyalty, and initiative. Amy’s consulting and coaching approach is supported by 20 years of experience guiding organizational change and strengthening talent outcomes. She focuses on creating stronger partnerships between employees and their leaders and is guided by knowing employees and companies thrive when the right conditions are created. Her diverse background in engineering, operations, and human resources blend to uniquely support leaders as they create great cultures on purpose! Amy also serves on the Chelsea Education Foundation Board where she enables conditions for teachers and students to thrive through education grants and scholarships.

The mission of the Inforum Troy Morning Networking Group is to be the one meeting you look forward to attending each month. We are committed to an “apology-free” zone so do not apologize if you’re a few minutes late, or if you need to leave a few minutes early (we’ve ALL been there). Our goal is to be a welcoming, supporting networking group for professional women. The group meets monthly on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. 

SE Troy Affinity Group (virtual)

Join us Anna's House from 12-1:30 p.m. for networking 

WM Lakeshore Affinity Group

If you are a non profit business and a Chamber Member, join our Non-Profit Collaboration Group.  Meeting the 2nd Monday of every month, our group shares ideas, support and knowledge specific to Non Profits. 



Non-Profit Collaboration Group Meeting

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.

For more information, contact Alexander Mott at 248-798-0226

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86590247909?pwd=NkF0RWFaQmpZR0hkcFpaVjB0bjR4Zz09

Meeting ID: 865 9024 7909
Passcode: 2468

Tuesday 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.

If interested please contact Vita Kawashima from Custom Advantage Productions at vita@customadvantagemarketing.com

Wednesday Referral Network Group

Weekly drop-in digital literacy training at the Southwest Solutions Adult Learning Lab. Receive a Northstar Digital Literacy account to practice digital literacy skills that are important to you! Choose from modules like Basic Computer Skills, Email, Microsoft Word and much more! Modules are self-paced and staff will be available to provide hands-on support and troubleshooting.
Cost: $25 (one-time) and FREE for Connect 313 members https://connect313.org/membership/

Digital Literacy Training

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

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


REMOTE Grand Circus Bootcamp Info Session

Join HPIB Detroit members and guests for a happy hour networking event and rolling pub tour on Thursday, August 11th at Detroit Shipping Company.
Networking will take place from 6-7pm, followed by the rolling pub tour by HandleBarDetroit.com starting at 7pm-8:30pm (must arrive by 6:30pm).
The cost is $20 for HPIB members and $30 for non-members.
Price of admission includes 2 drinks and appetizers. Hope to see you there!
Event Registration Link. https://hockeyplayersinbusiness.org/event/hpib-det-happy-hour-rolling-pub-tour/

Rolling Pub Networking 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

Michigan Leadership (ML) allows you to connect with your LinkedIn network offline in a safe environment, and create meaningful interactions without the fear of being pitched to or sold at. #LinkedInLocal has been the longest running hashtag campaign in LinkedIn's history.  We are the Michigan affiliate of a passionate volunteer team from across the world, united around the belief that with authenticity, respect and collaboration we can unlock the door to a prosperous and sustainable living.

Michigan Leadership hosts #UnNetworking events EVERY 2ND TUESDAY of every month at the SKYLINE CLUB-SOUTHFIELD (Located on the 28th floor of Tower 2000, in the Southfield Town Center / 48075) , from 5:30 p.m. EST - 9:00 p.m. EST.  Our sponsors, Club Corp and STEM.org Educational Research, regularly provide free hors d'oeuvres and drink specials until 6:30 p.m. EST for each guest with the purpose of helping you grow both personally and professionally.

We encourage you to RSVP and be sure to fill out your NEWFANGLED INTELLIGENCE FORM -thank you (NIFty) BEFOREHAND.  We only share the number of people attending with the host venue and value your confidentiality regarding any information that you provide.  It will not be sold, spammed or shared with others.  Sign-in at the front desk for each event and join us for a great evening.  Please follow up afterwords with feedback, speaker inquiries, recommendations and/or testimonials. 

Primary #UnNetworking includes developing relationships (often for charity work), making new friendships, finding people with common interests or hobbies, and discussing current events, entertainment or the arts. Secondary #UnNetworking includes building relationships with potential employees, employers, vendors, partners, clients, customers and potential referral sources. It may also include discussing the economy, business management, marketing, finance, organizational behavior, applied business technology and more.

All of our prior success is due to people like you, yes you, enjoying the events and bringing new professionals they respect and trust every time they come back. 

Under The Radar: Michigan Leadership #UnNetworking (A LinkedIn Local Event)

** This Day Pass is for the downtown Detroit location. **

Bring your checklist and get it done! Drop in at a safely spaced desk, the work bar or work café to work for the day. Perfect if you’re downtown for a meeting, attending a convention, or if you need to get away from the home office to focus.

Includes:

High-speed Wi-Fi access
Free coffee, tea and bottled water
Cleaning and sanitizing of your work area before and after use.
Additional amenities available at discounted rates for the day of pass redemption:

Meeting and Conference rooms (cleaned and sanitized after each group)
Commercial printer, copier, scanner
Large-format plotter (for construction drawings and poster-size documents)

SpaceLab Detroit (Downtown) Day Pass

Weekly event space tour on Wednesday’s. Look at the space, ask questions, BOOK your date! Super Simple.


2022 - Open House Event Space Tour

IndieIndie Fashion Show returns home to Detroit in conjunction with Courvoisier and

Beautiful Machine Magazine Fashion Show DETROIT, MI

Saturday, August 13th 2022

The Music Hall Amphitheater

350 Madison Ave. Detroit, MI 48226

4:00pm - 10:00pm

Attire: ALL WHITE

General Admission $50.00

VIP Runway Seating $75.00



Indie Fashion Show Detroit

What is a Lot of Studio?

‘a Lot of Studio,’ is the exclusive studio city experience inside the community. Guests will have the opportunity to experience live entertainment in the style of Burbank, New York, and Atlanta inside a Detroit neighborhood.

‘a Lot of Studio,’ takes place in the community garden started by Detroit is Different founder Khary Frazier and steps away from the Detroit is Different incubator. 'a Lot of Studio' eclectic mix of welcoming culture, creativity, and community inside a legacy Detroit westside neighborhood. What started in 2021 continues today. An offering of fresh food from our garden, entertaining and informational podcast discussions, and live music performances building culture is what Detroit is Different gives with 'a Lot of Studio.'

a Lot of Studio: Podcast & Performance Series 2022

Representatives will be onsite to serve all veterans, active duty, guard and reserves, and their families with these resources:

FREE nonperishable food boxes
Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic—Scheduling free dental appointments
Detroit VA Healthcare System—offering registration help and exams for non-enrolled Veterans
Dorsey College Cosmetology Program—Hairstylists will be on site giving free haircuts to Veterans
Oakland County Veterans’ Services—providing information and claims assistance regarding veteran benefits and giving away $50 Meijer gift cards—to be eligible you must be a veteran and Oakland County resident, and you must present a copy of your DD214. The MVAA will be attending the May and June Resource Fairs so Veterans will be able to get a print out of their DD214 on site.
Oakland County Housing & Neighborhood Development—helping residents with housing counseling and more
Oakland Community Health Network—addressing any behavioral health issues and concerns, including a health screening
Oakland County Michigan Works!—providing veterans and their families with career planning, training programs, job search resources and the opportunity to meet with an employment specialist
Service Dogs Onsite

Oakland County Veterans Resource Fair

Join us at our LGBT MPA Networking Reception at Connect Detroit 2022, in partnership with our Presenting Sponsor, Visit Detroit!

Visit Detroit presents: DJ Ross who will be spinning tunes at the Birdie Room at the Shinola Hotel with special musical performances by La Drag Queen Soy Yo Bubbleina as Selena, Downriver Diva Whitney Naomi as Dolly Parton and Detroit Native Price Releve Cole as Prince.

Join us from 6pm – 8pm for cocktails, passed hors d’ oeuvres and entertainment. Come network, meet new people, and discover new opportunities with us while enjoying live performances and music! We will also be holding a raffle giveaway, courtesy of the Shinola Hotel Detroit! This is an event you won't want to miss!

LGBT MPA Networking Event at Connect Detroit 2022

Please join us to let our 16 graduating students know that we are ALL working together to encourage them to join us in the construction industry!

This celebratory event recognizes the culmination of 16 weeks of training from the working professionals that contribute their time and energy and interest in hiring youth by supporting this program.

We will start with a short overview of the program shared by representatives from our coalition, including construction associations, construction employers and professional trades. We have invited several government and workforce development representatives to speak as well as encouraged students to speak about the benefits of this program for them and their next steps in the construction industry. We have also asked past student participants to speak that are currently working in the construction industry.

The 2022 DWF high school aged students were recruited from the Jobs for Michigan Graduates program run by DESC at these Detroit-based schools: Chandler Park, Cody, Mumford, Osborn, Pershing, Western. Some students also attend Randolph Career & Technical Center.

Please join us and let these young people know that we are ALL working together to help them go the extra mile to be successful in the construction industry!

2022 Graduation - Detroit Workforce of the Future

This event will be the first of many in Oak Park what will focus on:

Sharing ideas, experiences and challenges with others;
Providing a supportive business culture;
Assisting the growth of entrepreneurs;
Connecting business owners to resources;
Celebrating successes and creating additional networking opportunities.
Attendees will also meet staff from Oak Park's:

Economic and Planning Department
Public Library
Parks and Recreation Department
Staff from Oakland County Business Forward and Michigan Works will also be in attendance with information on their services.

Small Business Networking Event: August 2022

Join us for a day food, fellowship and golf with some of our area's top executives.

About this event
JTEK Data Solutions cordially invites you to an executive only event at Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomington Hills. Sponsored by Abnormal Security and Cribl, breakfast will be served at 8:30 AM with special remarks with Navy Seal Brian Mahler; followed by a round of golf on the course of your choosing.

About Brian Mahler:

Brian Mahler, a Foreign Service Officer – Diplomat – U.S. State Department and owner of VERUS Form Consulting, LLC .

Brian Mahler grew up in Birmingham, MI and attended Brother Rice High School (Class of ’03) where he played Varsity Football and Lacrosse. As a two-year captain and All-American in lacrosse, Brian continued his athletic career into college at Harvard University. There, he majored in Government and played four years on the Varsity Men’s Lacrosse Team. Brian co-captained the team and earned all-region honors his senior year.

Upon graduating in 2007, Brian joined the United States Marine Corps where he served three years as an Intelligence Officer, deploying once to the Horn of Africa. Brian transferred to the Navy in 2010 to become a Navy SEAL. As the class leader and Honor Man of BUD/S Class 295, Brian went on to serve as two-time Platoon Commander at SEAL Team Five and Operations Officer at Naval Special Warfare Group Two. Over the course of his career as a SEAL, Brian deployed twice to Iraq, once to Afghanistan, and led a joint-training exchange in Saudi Arabia.

In 2018, Brian moved to Washington, D.C. to begin pursuing a JD/MBA dual-degree at Georgetown University. He paused his studies to accept a position as a Foreign Service Officer at the U.S. State Department where he currently works. As a diplomat, Brian served in Afghanistan and across Africa. Brian has since returned to school to complete his degree while maintaining a domestic position at State.

In 2020, Brian started a consulting company, VERUS Form, LLC, focused on leadership, culture, and high performance for both corporations and individual executives. Brian’s clients include the Chicago White Sox, Echelon Front, and individual clients in the sports industry.

About JTEK Data Solutions:

JTEK provides world-class technology solutions that allow your organization to maximize agility, efficiency, efficacy, and scalability. By using our proven expertise in modern infrastructure and digital transformation, we are able to build a secure foundation, break down the walls between your IT departments, and posture your organization for a cloud-native future.

Executive Breakfast & Golf Outing

✨✨ Realtors ✨✨

Save. The. Date.

Join us August 11th at 11:00a for ALL things Mortgage, Title Insurance, and Homeowners Insurance related!!!

👉We will have our Mortgage Experts on hand to chat ALL things programs, products, interest rates, guidelines, down payments, and everything in between!

👉We will have title insurance underwriters to answer ALL your title questions AND give you some good info and insight to title insurance "stuff"!

👉And our insurance agent will chat about ALL things homeowners insurance and policies and riders and all the things you NEED to know!

And if that ALONE doesn't tickle your fancy, BRING YOUR APPETITE! Because we will have chicken piccata, pasta, salad, rolls and drinks. Come bring your QUESTIONS and an EMPTY STOMACH!

Laura Peters, NMLS# 1540447 - Loan Officer at Hill Mortgage, Hill Mortgage, Jaymie Paternoster & Sheila McCann

Mortgage, Title & Insurance - OH MY

Are you a dental practice owner making over $900,000 in collections? Are you satisfied with how much money you earn and save? Do you feel like there's more that can be achieved to meet your income and retirement goals?

It's time to make your dental practice pay you back.

Four Quadrants is proud to invite you for some golf, food, and drinks at Topgolf in Auburn Hills to discuss the Business Side of Dentistry. Space at this exclusive event is limited to 15 spots.

Turn your dental practice into a cash flow machine. Raise your income by 25%. Lower overhead by 11%. Increase retirement savings by 667%. Our clients achieve these average results after their first three years without reducing their lifestyle.

What would these numbers mean to you and your practice?

Speaker Casey Hiers has spoken on the national, state, and local levels helping dentists learn how to achieve more in their practices.

Lower Your Overhead, Lower Your Handicap in Detroit

Join THE coLAB every Friday for Freelance Fridays and get shit done! Please share this with friends and family!

About this event
Building the future work on freelance creativity

(Not just for freelancers... But we liked the name! #marketing)

Where full-time independents can work among each other or network to get new ideas.

Pet Friendly!

Freelance Fridays

YPG: Non-Profit Spotlight

Professional Networking Group (LABAT)

Wave Makers Optimist Club Bowling Fundraiser

Make a Coffee Connection with members from 3 Chambers - Northville, Plymouth & Canton!
Take time to chat about your business while also learning and connecting with fellow members of 3 Chambers!


Northville Chamber logo Toggle navigation Coffee Connection with Plymouth & Canton Chambers

You poured your heart and soul into your business, and you made it a success. Would you like to retire, knowing that your hard work will be preserved, and the business you built will flourish?

Business Succession Planning

Learn what it means to be certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise. If you have a product or service that you would like to market to American corporations, here is your chance to explore certification.

Certification Orientation (8/8/2022)

Network of Women Summer Garden Party

Re-connect with Auburn Hills Chamber friends and members while developing new connections! Join us at Charlene's Cocktail Lounge on Thursday, August 11 from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM.

Originally opened as the theatre bar within the Flagstar Strand Theatre, downtown Pontiac, Charlene’s is now fully operational and functioning full time.  A carefully curated comfortable atmosphere, relaxing jazz music, and a friendly staff set the scene for this special establishment. 

Chamber Cheers: Charlene's Cocktail Lounge

The SBA Michigan district office invites you to attend an informative webinar to learn about the program and services of the SBA available to the Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities in Michigan. The session is free and all are welcome to attend. This session will focus on contracting with the Federal Government and SBDC/SBA resources available to help do so.

SBA Supports AAPI Entrepreneurs Series: Contracting with the Federal Government

VIRTUAL RPR Beyond the Basics

Continuing Ed with NCI

VIRTUAL Real Estate Negotiation Expert Certification

Join Onni Stone for a virtual Kiva & Coffee chat. Ask questions about Kiva or get one-on-one help with your loan application. The event will be consistent, every Tuesday and Thursday from 2pm-3pm so you can attend when you have time.

Kiva & Coffee

This 90-minute webinar will include approximately 60 minutes of presentation, with approximately 30 minutes of time throughout the webinar for Q&A with the audience and panelists.



Are you considering self-employment, or at the beginning stages of starting a business?



Join us for a one-hour long accelerated walkthrough of our “Starting A Business” course.



This introductory webinar covers the process of evaluating market potential for your products or services, startup costs and financing options, plus initial steps for writing a business plan.



Starting A Business

Building Your Brand Story - In Person Event!

Downriver’s premier tasting event! Sample signature items from the best eateries of Southern Wayne County! Enjoy a relaxing summer night while indulging in the delights of Downriver with your closest friends and colleagues! Come as a group, or enjoy a night out with your sweetie! Walk from eatery to eatery, enjoying the best of our region.

Taste of Downriver presented by PNC Bank

FEI Detroit Baseball Outing!

Join us for pitches and community updates from the Detroit Startup Community.

August Startup Detroit Open Pitch Night

Featuring Rev. Faith Fowler of Cass Community Social Services, named one of the top 100 most influential women of 2021 according to Crain’s Detroit Business.

Rev. Fowler is a loving and inspiring leader who doesn't see color or class, who looks at our poorest and most neglected citizens and sees only hope and opportunity. And humor. She grew up in Detroit and Royal Oak, the daughter of teachers, and by age 13, she felt destined to become a minister. She has served at Cass for the past 29 years.

SE Downtown Detroit Luncheon Affinity Group

The Small Business Briefing airs Mondays 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 SBAM, Transamerica and Graystone Consulting – Farmington Hills, a business of Morgan Stanley – as we discuss the advantages of a Pooled Employer Retirement Plan over a SIMPLE IRA and the steps involved to take to make the switch.

There are many benefits to converting from a SIMPLE IRA to a Pooled Employer Retirement Plan including higher contribution amounts, tax advantages, potential cost savings and flexibility in plan features.

If your company has outgrown its SIMPLE IRA plan, switching to a 401(k) plan is easy.  However, you’ll want to begin thinking about the process now.

SIMPLE IRAs run on the calendar year, must be the only retirement plan in operation that year and cannot be terminated mid-year.  When transitioning from a SIMPLE IRA to a 401(k) plan such as the SBAM PEP, you must notify your employees within a reasonable time before November 2 that you’ll discontinue the SIMPLE IRA plan effective the following January and replace it with a 401(k).

Advantages of Converting from a SIMPLE IRA to a Pooled Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plan

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

We're going to spend some time exploring the concept of professional branding, and how it can help you build your career. 

You'll learn how your personal brand and career story can help you quickly let potential employers, clients, and collaborators know who you are and what you can bring to the table. Then, we'll talk about simple steps you can take to start building your brand.

Grow With Google: Build Your Professional Brand

Come "Whine" and Dine at Whine & Wangs Wednesdays! Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday, join us for Music, Poetry, and Conversation.

$10 cover: includes 2 glasses of Whine and unlimited wings (while supplies last).

Food provided by The Blue Moon Cafe

Whine & Wangs Wednesdays

This Springboard event will provide Small Business owners and Entrepreneurs opportunities to:

Share ideas, experiences and challenges
Provide a supportive business culture
Assist the growth of small and home-based business
Connect entrepreneurs to free or low-cost resources
Celebrate successes
Create networking opportunities.
Attendees will also meet staff from Oak Park's:

Economic and Planning Department
Public Library
Parks and Recreation Department
Staff from Oakland County Business Forward and Michigan Works will also be in attendance with information on their services.

Space is limited, so please register ASAP if you would like to attend. If you have any questions, contact the Economic Development and Planning Staff at (248) 691 - 7455

Oak Park Entrepreneurial & Small Business Networking: August 2022

Take a break from everything to enjoy a special Summer Social networking event with our group. Join us at the Michigan Wildlife Conservancy from 6-8pm. Tickets purchased after 12pm on Monday August 8th will be a higher cost due to the venue needing to plan ahead.

We are looking forward to a night of networking, celebration and joining in community with you! We will be out on the lakefront patio. Coffee, water and tea will be provided, with an optional cash bar. We will also have Light hors d'oeuvres. Additional food available for purchase at the facility. We hope you can join us!

NACW Lansing August Summer Social! by NACW Lansing Follow 53 followers

Join us for our monthly Lansing Ladies Networking Event, held every 2nd Wednesday of every month from 6-8 pm . This is an event for women who empower women, women are want to be empowered and women who want to grow and network. Whether you're a professional in your industry, an entrepreneur, or a business owner, you won't want to miss this. We'll have a speaker at every event who will share their inspiring story. Please bring your business cards and any event flyers you would like to share.

Lansing Ladies Networking Night

Food, drinks, and fun! Come meet and greet and enjoy some appetizers and drinks. There is a parking structure less than a block away for ease of parking.

ACC YP Meet Up - Detroit

All talent and vendors are girls under the age of 18! Be sure to stop by and support our future entrepreneurial executives. Their brand will be for sale to the public. Don't wait to secure your ticket; we have welcomed over 800 participants in the past and hope that you will be in our count this year.

Everyone is welcome to attend, bring the entire family!

GirlPreneur Expo

The RBC EPIC Founders Program is an intensive 12-week startup accelerator program for students and recent graduates who want to turn their ideas into businesses. This program provides multifaceted workshops, hybrid learning opportunities and training, as well as mentorship and advisory services.

RBC EPIC Founders Final Pitch Competition

Join me for Coffee & Conversation on Monday, August 8 at Photogenic Looks on Livernois Ave!

Coffee & Conversation with Council Member Whitfield Calloway

We are hiring and we'd love for you to join our team! Come to our job fair on Tuesday, August 9th. Learn more about our open positions, meet our staff and interview for open positions right on site!
We can't wait to see you there!
If you would like to apply for a job before coming to the event please visit this link: https://choice.workbrightats.com/jobs/?keywords=Southfield&_ga=2.15265910.171971343.1658865968-161959986.1630590394&fbclid=IwAR1g3-tOXRlMeXAQ7J_M8QyirQEsKGTFxtvWDzY2vi3od5p7MzWqqhpRxSw

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