Calendar of Events
Business
| APACC Eleventh Annual Dinner Celebration "East and West: The Sun Never Sets" |
2012 |
Celebrate APACC's eleven years of accomplishments and network with over 500 corporate executives, entrepreneurs, diverse business professionals and civic leaders
Networking Reception 6:00 p.m.
Dinner Program 7:00 p.m.
Afterglow & Dancing from 9:00 p.m. - Midnight
Exciting and fabulous door prizes including a Grand Prize of one pair of Delta Air Lines coach tickets to Asia!
$200.00 per person - $350.00 per couple - $1,500.00 for a table of ten
Ethnic attire or Black-tie please. Sponsorships still available!
Estimated attendance is 500 .
https://apacc.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mc&view=mc&mcid=form_113436 for more information.
Cost: $200.00 per person - $350.00 per couple - $1,500.00 for a table of ten
Contact: Sarah Lalone
Phone: (248) 844-4100
Email: sarah@apacc.net
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Date: 05/19
Place:
Royal Park Hotel
600 E University Drive, Rochester, MI
Oakland County
Time: 6:00pm - 12:00am
Sponsored by:
DTE Energy, Chrysler Group LLC, General Motors Company, Ford Motor Company, Kroger Company, Honda of America Mfg, Saturn Electronics & Engineering, Inc., Toyota Motor, Acro Service Corp., Delta Air Lines, Delphi Corporation, DENSO International America, Inc., Dow Automotive Systems, PNC Bank, Visteon Corporation, Chrysan Industries, among more...
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Education
| Walsh College summer registration begins May 14 |
2012 |
Registration for summer classes at Walsh College begins May 21. Day, evening and online classes begin June 27.
Priority registration begins May 14; this period is open to new and graduating students at Walsh. Regular registration for all students begins Mon., May 21.
Prospective students are encouraged to attend Walk in Wednesdays, every Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Students can bring their college transcripts and meet with an academic advisor on a walk‐in basis. For additional information visit: www.walshcollege.edu/WalkinWednesdays.
For additional information regarding admissions, contact admissions@walshcollege.edu or 800-WALSH-01.
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Dates: 05/19 - 05/20
Place:
Walsh College
Troy
Oakland County
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
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TechTwilight connects entrepreneurs, innovations and their families for an inspiring evening of activities, demonstrations and hands-on invention. It also features innovative companies from throughout the region who will display interactive technologies. Exhibitors include the Toyota Technical Center, which will be offering an interactive engineering and careers display, and NuStep, which will offer a boot camp based on its exercise equipment. Local entrepreneurs will be on hand to talk with families.
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Date: 05/19
Place:
Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
220 E. Ann St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104, Ann Arbor
Washtenaw County
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Finance
Association for Corporate Growth Detroit Chapter will present a meeting “Now You Buy It. Now You Don’t: The Truth Behind Intellectual Property Due Diligence."
A panel of Merger and Acquisition venture capitalists, corporate acquisition experts, investment bankers and patent attorneys will explain the “mystery of intellectual property (IP)” and how private equity and venture capital firms can increase the value of their portfolio companies and increase returns. The panelists will also explain how to analyze the IP in the firms they are buying, and some of the pitfalls from not protecting and evaluating IP.
The Panel will include:
· Ian Bund, chairman, Plymouth Management Company
· Jacob Cohen, vice president, Detroit Venture Partners
· Paul Czarnik, executive vice president and chief technology officers, Compuware Corp.
· Doug Lalone, Esq, patent attorney, Rader Fishman & Grauer, PLLC
Estimated attendance is 100 persons.
http://www.acgdetroit.org for more information.
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Dates: 05/19 - 06/08
Place:
Oakland Hills Country Club
2012 W. Maple, Bloomfield Hills, MI
Oakland County
Time: 7:00am - 9:00am
Sponsored by:
Association for Corporate Growth Detroit Chapter
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| Credit Boot Camp 101 |
2012 |
Good credit is invisible, weighs nothing and if managed properly, is instantly available. With good credit, you gain the confidence of having the means to handle emergencies. Good credit, in one word, is power.
COURSE OUTLINE
- Building and Rebuilding Credit
- How to Read Your Consumer Credit Report
- What Is Your Financial Health and Credit Worthiness
- FICO score – Timing is Everything
- Spending Plans That Work to buy Houses, Cars, Retirement
- Item Pricing Bill of Rights
Gabriella Barthlow is president and senior adviser at Alpha Advisory Group and has more than 15 years as a certified credit counselor and consumer lawadvocate.
Estimated attendance is 25.
http://duedilmi.com/credit-boot-cam-101.htm for more information.
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Date: 05/19
Place:
18711 W. 10 Mile Road, Southfield
Oakland County
Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm
Sponsored by:
Due Diligence LLC
Alpha Advisory Group
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Legal
| 52nd Annual Probate & Estate Planning Institute |
2012 |
ICLE's most popular Institute features four dynamic featured speakers. Learn the latest on Michigan tax changes, next steps for estate recovery, plus pick from three totally new breakout tracks.
Cost: General $345; Probate & Estate Planning Section Members $315; Michigan New Lawyers $195; ICLE Partners $295
Contact: Jeffrey E. Kirkey
Phone: (877) 229-4350
Email: jkirkey@icle.org
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Date: 05/19
Place:
Grand Traverse Resort & Spa
Acme, MI
Outstate Michigan
Time: 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Sponsored by:
The Institute of Continuing Legal Education
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Non-Profit
| Equestrians' Dream Trail Ride |
2012 |
Program: The Equestrians’ Dream Charity Trail Ride, Benefitting the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute.
Purpose:
Raise awareness, funds, and support for the educational activities of the Renaissance Equestrian Society, Inc (RES) and research to aid in the cure for cancer through the programs and services provided by the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute.
Description:
The 2nd Annual Equestrian’s Dream Charity Trail Ride will be a fun, family-oriented fundraising event based around horseback riding that will raise money for two great community organizations based in Southeast Michigan - The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute and the Renaissance Equestrian Society, Inc. Horse owners from all around the Midwest will be invited to see the beauty of one of Detroit’s true gems - Belle Isle Park. This approximately 5.5 mile trail ride around the island’s parameter will allow both horse and rider to have the ultimate experience and “Dream Ride”, the rich history and culture of the largest island park in the United States. From the magnificent marble fountains to the historical museums and conservatory, we welcome everyone to Detroit and Belle Isle as we combine our passion for horses and educating urban youth with helping save the lives of individuals battling cancer.
Estimated attendance is 150 horses and may be 50-75 spectators.
Cost: $20.00 Per Horse Registration and other Donations are accepted
Contact: Marcus Oubre
Phone: (734) 276-6153
Email: ren.equestrian@gmail.com
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Date: 05/19
Place:
Belle Isle Park (Woodside Shelter)
Detroit, MI
Detroit
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Sponsored by:
American Quarter Horse Association
Scott Colburn Saddlery
Tom's Western Store
Tractor Supply Company
Jacobs Bootsand Saddles
Saddle UP magazine
Valley Vet Supply
Grand River Equine Feeds
Bill Brown Ford
Mekale Creative
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| Announcement: Michigan Parkinson Foundation Walk - 5K and Fun Run |
2012 |
10th Annual Local Fundraiser: Walk-A-Thons and 5K Runs for Parkinson's Disease scheduled for Saturday May 19 at South Lake Schools in St. Clair Shores and Sunday May 20 at Northville High School in Northville.
Registration for Walk/5K Run participants is online at www.parkinsonsmi.org or onsite the day of the event from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Opening ceremonies are at 10:45 a.m. with the Walk/Run beginning at 11:00 a.m.
Parkinson's disease affects approximately 30,000 people in Michigan. MPF provides education & support to people with Parkinson's & their families as well as research aimed at reducing the burden of the illness.
http://www.parkinsonsmi.org for more information.
Cost: $20 Runners, $15 Walker Age 13 to Adult, $10 Walker Age 12 and younger
Contact: Diane Kraft
Phone: (248) 433-1011
Email: programs@parkinsonsmi.org
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Dates: 05/19 - 05/20
Place:
South Lake Schools in St. Clair Shores AND
Northville High School in Northville, St. Clair Shores May 19, Northville May 20
Oakland County
Time: 9:00am - 12:00am
Sponsored by:
Michigan Parkinson Foundation
presented by Amerigon Inc
Henry Ford Health System
Taco Bell
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Other
Backstage Magazine brings Los Angeles / New York’s Actorfest to Detroit on Saturday May 19th
The expo will be held at Raleigh Michigan Studios on Saturday, May 19th from 9am-6pm and allow attendees to meet face-to-face with dozens of professionals seeking talent for new and existing entertainment programming. "We are very excited to be expanding beyond LA and New York this year” says Josh Shames, General Manager of Actorfest “The momentum behind the performing arts in Michigan has really picked up in recent years and we look forward to seeing the talent Detroit will bring.”
For more information or to register for Actorfest Detroit visit www.actorfest.com.
http://www.actorfest.com for more information.
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Date: 05/19
Place:
Raleigh Michigan Studios
1999 Centerpoint Parkway, Pontiac
Oakland County
Time: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Sponsored by:
Diet Coke, Vitamin Water, Sag-Aftra and General Motors
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Small Business
| Green Detroit Festival |
2012 |
The Green Detroit Festival creates a marketplace for businesses in the Southeastern Region of Michigan, to showcase their goods & services. The Green Detroit Festival is all about “GREENING” our city, even if your business or home isn’t “GREEN” yet. The overall importance of supporting our local businesses is vital to our communities; small businesses are our largest employer!
Estimated attendance is 1000-2000.
http://www.greendetroitfest.com for more information.
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Date: 05/19
Place:
Horatio Williams Foundation/ I75 & Gratiot
1010 Antietam, Detroit
Detroit
Time: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Sponsored by:
Lafontaine
DMC
Greening Detroit
Pure Michigan
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