New For 2010! The MBPA/MFBA has launched a new series of networking events for our members. For those of you that cannot join us in person, we have a series of digital networking events in which you can join us from your computer. These networking events are free to dues paying members of the MBPA/MFBA. Non-members and guest are $15 per person.
The purpose of this new initiative is to help expose members to other businesses that could be potential new business or a partner to you. It’s one key way to stay ahead of the economy. We will have time for you to introduce your business, distribute your contact information/materials, mingle with others and a speaker to discuss best business practices.
The following networking events will be hosted across the state..
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
7:30am to 9:30am
Topic: Networking to Maintain and Create Business
Speaker: Nipa Shah, Jenesys Group
Location: Davenport University (map)
19499 Victor Parkway
Livonia, MI 48152
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Wednesday, April 14, 2010
7:30am to 9:30am
Topic: Setting Realistic Business Goals
Speaker: Duane Marshall, EOS Worldwide
Location: Comcast - Franklin Studios
27800 Franklin Road (map)
Southfield, MI
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Wednesday, March 17, 2010
7:30am to 9:30am
Topic: Networking to Maintain and Create Business
Speaker: Andrew Samrick, Simplicity Tactics
Location: Blue Cross Blue Shield of MI, (map)
86 Monroe Center, NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2930
Meeting room name: 8th floor Steketee Auditorium
Wednesday, April 21 2010
7:30am to 9:30am
Topic: Setting Realistic Business goals
Speaker: Andrew Samrick, Simplicity Tactics
Location: Davenport University (map)
19499 Victor Parkway
Livonia, MI 48152
Digital Networking:
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
9:00am to 10:30am
Topic: Small Business Marketing on a Shoestring Budget
Webinar
For more information contact our events team by e-mail at assocevents@michbusiness.org or by phone 888-277-6464.