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Girl's Lunch


In addition to the "bring a gift, give a 30-second commercial" promotion, there is also a Girls' Lunch Goodie Bag. In May, Juliette Cowall of Godwin Plumbing will provide the bags. RSVP by May 18 to Charlotte Touchette, 616-389-3081. Limited to the first 65 women. Pre-pay is encouraged. Send a check to: Charlotte Touchette 10617 Edgerton Avenue NE Rockford MI 49341
Monday, May 21, 2012
Noon


$12

Railside Golf Club
2500 76th Street
Byron Center, MI

Federal Contracting 101


Are you a new PTAC client interested in a basic government contracting session or a long time client in need of a refresher? If so, we are offering "Federal Contracting 101", presented by Pamela Poort, Muskegon Area First PTAC Director at two convenient dates and locations. Seating is limited. Please register today to reserve your spot. • Background of PTAC Program • Why Sell to the Government • Getting Registered • Small Business Programs • Finding Opportunities • Contract Preparation • Marketing to the Government • Resources for Government Contractors • Government Contracting Roadmap (checklist)
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
1:30pm to 3:30pm




Colonial Clock Building, 2nd Floor Training Room
201 W. Washington Ave.
Zeeland, MI 49464
Registration Link

AWE Biz Connect: Choosing the Right Marketing on Shoestring Budget


Date: May 22 (11:30 am - 1:00 pm) Title: AWE Biz Connect: Choosing the Right Marketing on a Shoestring Budget Presented by: Kim Bode, Owner of 834 Design & Marketing Location: Holiday Inn, 310 Pearl St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 Description: Presented by the Alliance of Women Entrepreneurs. Join other women business owners to network together! AWE Biz Connects take place the fourth Tuesday of every month.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
11:30am to 1:00pm


$22-$47

HolidayInn
310 Pearl St. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Register

Federal Contracting 101


Are you a new PTAC client interested in a basic government contracting session or a long time client in need of a refresher? If so, we are offering "Federal Contracting 101", presented by Pamela Poort, Muskegon Area First PTAC Director at two convenient dates and locations. Seating is limited. Please register today to reserve your spot. • Background of PTAC Program • Why Sell to the Government • Getting Registered • Small Business Programs • Finding Opportunities • Contract Preparation • Marketing to the Government • Resources for Government Contractors • Government Contracting Roadmap (checklist) Questions? Contact Monica Holmes at 231-724-3171 or mholmes@muskegonareafirst.org
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
1:30pm to 3:30pm




Colonial Clock Building 2nd Floor Training Room
201 W. Washington Ave.
Zeeland, MI 49464
Register Here

GROW’s: Small Business GPS: Marketing Strategies Cluster


Sponsored by State Farm Insurance. Marketing Strategies Cluster begins May 8; one of three clusters in GROW's Small Business Growth and Planning Series (Small Business GPS). Business Basics consists of Marketing 101 (5/8), Internet Marketing (5/15), and Branding and Personal Selling (5/22). Small Business GPS is designed to provide participants the information and resources to write a business plan.. For more information and/or to register, contact GROW at (616) 458-3404 or go to the link below.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
6:00pm to 9:00pm


$60 to 70 for 3 part course

GROW
25 Sheldon Blvd SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
link

Women’s Business Enterprise Council Certification Orientation


Learn about the Women's Business Enterprise Certification program.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
9:00am to 11:00am




Oakland County Planning & Economic Development Services Bldg. 41 West
2100 Pontiac Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48328
For more info

QuickBooks: Beyond the Basics


Description of event: This workshop is for those who are comfortable with creating the QuickBooks file, setting up the chart of accounts and item list, adding customers, jobs and vendors, and entering bills and invoices. Topics for this course are: completing individual/company preferences, memorizing recurring transactions, bank and credit card reconciliation, financial statements and general reports, customizing forms (invoices and sales receipts), and writing letters/statements with QuickBooks data. The format of the workshop is hands-on. Participants are encouraged to use a computer, but it is not required.
Thursday, May 24, 2012 Can combine with May 17 class for discount
6:00pm to 9:00p,


$50 or $75 if taken as listed above

GROW
GROW 25 Sheldon Blvd SE, Ste 210
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Register

Small Business Detroit MicroLoan


Note To register call 313-255-1020
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
10am to 12pm




Grandmont Rosedale Development
19800 Grand River Ave.
Detroit, MI 48223
For more info

Federal Contracting 101


Are you a new PTAC client interested in a basic government contracting session or a long time client in need of a refresher? If so, we are offering "Federal Contracting 101", presented by Pamela Poort, Muskegon Area First PTAC Director at two convenient dates and locations. Seating is limited. Please register today to reserve your spot. • Background of PTAC Program • Why Sell to the Government • Getting Registered • Small Business Programs • Finding Opportunities • Contract Preparation • Marketing to the Government • Resources for Government Contractors • Government Contracting Roadmap (checklist)
Thursday, May 31, 2012
1:30pm to 3:30pm




Kentwood Public Library
4950 Breton Ave., SE
Kentwood, MI 49508
Registration Link

Small Business Detroit MicroLoan Program Micro-Loan Orientations


Note To register call 313-255-1020
Tuesday, June 05, 2012
10am to 12pm




Grandmont Rosedale Development Corp
19800 Grand River Ave.
Detroit, MI 48223
for more info

Detroit ATHENA Award Program Luncheon


Note After a brief absence, the ATHENA Award Program is back in Detroit and making its returning debut at the Detroit ATHENA Award Program Luncheon. The ATHENA Award Program is a nationally-recognized event that honors individuals and organizations for their valuable service in the community and helping women realize their full leadership potential. The luncheon will include a special speaker, silent auction, recognition of nominees and awards presentation of the 2012 award recipients for the ATHENA Leadership Award and ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award. All proceeds from this year's luncheon will benefit the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) of Metropolitan Detroit's community shelter and family programs.
Tuesday, June 05, 2012
11:30am to 1:30pm




The Detroit Yacht Club
One Riverbank Road, Belle Isle
Detroit, MI 48207
To register

MAFE Information Breakfast Meeting


Note MAFE is launching a Leadership Circle, a leadership development program whose mission is to construct a pathway that enables women entrepreneurs to move their companies to the next stage of development. Developed in partnership with 50/50 Leadership, Leadership Circle is an opportunity to hone your leadership skills and learn new ones. “Leadership” has mostly been defined by men. Through Leadership Circle, we will add our voice to the definition of leadership.
Thursday, June 07, 2012
8:30pm to 11pm




Skyline Club Southfield
2000 Town Center
Southfield, MI 48075

Michigan Professional Women's Network June's Networking Meeting


Note GUEST SPEAKER: P. Mark Accettura, Esq., Attorney and Author discussing his book "Blood Money"
Monday, June 11, 2012
6pm to 8:30pm


$20 members, $25 guests

Clawson Steak House
56 S. Rochester Road
Clawson, MI 48017
For More info

Small Business Detroit MicroLoan Program Micro-Loan Orientations


To register call 313-255-1020
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
10am to 12pm




Grandmont Rosedale Development Corp.,
19800 Grand River Ave.
Detroit, MI 48233
For more info

Women Business Owners


Note Join us for support and networking with other women owned businesses. Our theme for 2012 is "Growing Our Business" Link
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
6:00pm to 8:00pm




Cafe Marie
1759 Plymouth Road
Ann Arbor, MI
For more info

Oakland County Micro-Loan Orientations


Note To register call 248-858-0783
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
9am to 11am




Oakland County Business Center – MI-SBTDC
2100 Pontiac Lake Road Bldg 41 West
Waterford, MI 48328
For more info

Small Business Detroit MicroLoan Program Micro-Loan Orientations


Note To register call 313-255-1020
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
6pm to 8pm




Grandmont Rosedale Development Corp.,
19800 Grand River Ave.
Detroit, MI 48223
for more info

Small Business Detroit MicroLoan Program Micro-Loan Orientations


Note To register call 313-255-1020
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
10am to 12pm




Grandmont Rosedale Development Corp.,
19800 Grand River Ave.
Detroit, MI 48233
For more info

Small Business Detroit MicroLoan Program Micro-Loan Orientations


Note To register call 313-255-1020
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
10am to 12pm




Grandmont Rosedale Development Corp.,
19800 Grand River Ave.
Detroit, MI 48223
For more info


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