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November, 2010
Welcome to
The Walsh Institute
The Walsh Institute accelerates business growth in Michigan through education, collaboration, innovation, and entrepreneurship. |
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Affinity Groups
Many Leaderhship Center Affinity Groups are accepting new members. Call 248-823-1392 to be a guest at the January meeting.
- Females in a Family Business Troy
- Consultants Novi
- CFOs and Controllers Troy
- HR Professionals Novi
- Sales and Marketing Professionals Novi
- Experienced Entrepreneurs Novi
Groups meet monthly to discuss issues of common concern. Details on the website. |
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Hustle is a Strategy
 Hot Topics WorkshopDecember 2, 2010
Walsh College Troy Campus
7:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Presented with The Troy Chamber of Commerce
Sales and marketing strategies that will gear up your business for the new year.
Featuring Bill Poirier, team captain at Quicken Loans. Breakout sessions by:
- Kathryn Baker, AdviCoach
- Jan Davies McDermott, Whale Hunters
- Sue Voyles, Logos Communications and CORP! Magazine
- John Kypriotakis, Phoenix Innovate
Tickets are $45 for Walsh alumni and Troy Chamber members and $90 for all others. Register online at www.TheWalshInstitute.com/lchottopics. |
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Salute to Entrepreneurs
 Partner event with Crain's Detroit BusinessTuesday, November 30, 2010
Gem Theatre Detroit
7:30 - 10 a.m.
The Walsh Institute is a partner with Crain's Detroit Business for the Seventh Annual Salute to Entrepreneurs with keynote address by Bob Fish, CEO and co-founder of Biggby Coffee. You may recall, Biggby Coffee was our Michigan Business Success Story in 2008. In addition to Bob's remarks, Crain's will present awards to the 2010 Entrepreneurs of the Year co-sponsored by EO - The Entrepreneurs Organization. Should be a fun time and great networking. Visit Crain's webpage for details.
See pictures from the November 4 Michigan Business Success Story: Carhartt here. |
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Business 360: Express Ed
Express training in business basics is the best way to describe  Business 360, the newest program offered by The Walsh Institute. Nine classes, seven weeks, taught by Walsh College faculty experts.
Next session begins February 7 and will be held Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6-9:30 p.m. at the Novi Campus. For more information, visit the website.
"People all thought I was crazy when I would tell them about how great my Friday night and Saturday morning classes were ... The instructors and especially the students made every class worth the time." Pilot Program Participant Lynn Perenic.
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2011 Workshop Schedule
January 27: Life is different in a Stage Two Company
February 10: Design the Perfect Customer Experience
April 14: Non-Profit Management Conference
May 5: Fifth Annual BusinessLIVE Conference
Check the Walsh Institute calendar for updates. |
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Friends of Walsh:
A few things have changed in the Walsh world of programs for small and family business. Our name, our website, and the magnitude of services, yes, but our commitment to strengthen Michigan Business remains, and is fortified by the new Walsh Institute and Leadership Center. We invite you to visit the website, and then, give us a call and we'll visit you, in person. We're excited to share the news with our members, Walsh alumni and friends.
Hope to see you soon,
Jan Hubbard
Leadership Center - Director
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