July 21: DEC presents Joe Steranka Detroit Economic Club presents Joe Steranka, Chief Executive Officer of The PGA of America. Golf is a $76 billion annual industry that employs more than 2 million individuals and raises more than $3.5 billion annually for charity. Major Golf Championships hosted by the golf industry's leading organizations generate approximately $954 million each year. The PGA Championship will be seen worldwide in more than 150 countries and territories and reaches more than 500 million households. Join Steranka as he discusses the economic impact of this beloved industry. The event takes place on July 21 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Hills. To reserve your tickets, click on the title above or call (313) 963-8547.
July 23: Pink Slip Party One the state’s fastest-growing companies is looking for recently laid off information technology (IT) professionals to fill several opportunities as a result of its growing business. Detroit-headquartered VisionIT, Inc., in collaboration with Manpower Professional, will host what it dubs as a Pink Slip Party to help several of the region's recently displaced IT and engineering professionals to fill many of its current openings. The Pink Slip Party will take place on Wednesday, July 23 from 5-8 p.m. at the Royal Oak Brewery. Click on the title above or call (877) 768-7222 for more information.
July 28: Business Assistance Program
Join the Southfield Public Library for a Small Business Conference -Business Assistance Program. The agenda includes; an Overview of the Southfield Business Development Department; Overview of Oakland County's Business Center services; and hear about resources the Southfield Public Library has to help your business. The event takes place on Monday, July 28 from 8- 10:30 a.m. E-mail rfreeman@cityofsouthfield.com to RSVP.
July 29: Focus on National Security Reform
Focus on National Security Reform: Leadership Lessons for the Walsh College Doctor of Management Program comes to Walsh College Troy Campus on July 29. Based on a program currently under way in Washington D.C., Dr. Ronis discusses the research methodology in use that will translate into new public policy and legislation for the country – and how Walsh doctoral students benefit from those lessons. A panel discussion on the Walsh College Doctor of Management program follows. Refreshments will be served. RSVP by July 22 to larnold@walshcollege.edu or (248) 823-1276.
July 29: Discover The Hidden Value in Your Business Carl L. Gould, America's foremost business coach and author of The 7 Stages of Small Business Success, helps you discover the hidden value in your business. This is a unique opportunity to develop and deploy the hidden performance potential in your business. There is also an option for a private working session. The event takes place on July 29 from 8-10 a.m. at the Birmingham Community House. Click on the title above for more information or to register.
Aug. 5: Power Tools - Take Control of Your Business Public policy is involved in your business and the system seems tricky. Attend this event and learn how to build your power base, learn the language, improve your access to elected officials and increase your company's publicity for free and more. Power Tools - Take Control of Your Business takes place on Aug. 5 from 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Register by clicking the title above.
Aug. 7: Creating High Functioning Teams Five practical steps to creating effective teams will be presented at Creating High Functioning Teams, along with practical ways to increase success, such as interpersonal dynamics and behaviors that help and hinder groups. This workshop will also examine the importance of the team leader in creating impactful outcomes and examining the ways that corporate culture and conflicting goals among departments and individuals can undermine team effectiveness. The event takes place Thursday, August 7, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Walsh College Novi Campus.
Aug. 11: NAWBO Greater Detroit 22nd Annual Golf Outing This year's golf outing will be held at Fox Hills Golf & Banquet Center. Play 18 holes with lunch at the turn; register for the clinic if you're a new golfer, or join for dinner, networking, raffle and awards. Click on the title above to learn more about sponsorship opportunities, event details and to register.
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