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May, 2011 www.TheWalshInstitute.com

Catalyst Conference May 11:

Discount Tickets

We are less than a week away from the 2011 Catalyst Small Business Conference and there's still time to take advantage of the early registration prices. At the Conference, you'll connect with the region's most successful entrepreneurs and small business leaders; and hear more about Michigan's ever-changing economic climate. Register here, and use CRAINS as the discount code.

Check out our Catalyst Conference Special for Second Stage CEOs.

HOUSE CALLS: The Staffing Company

MEMBER: JUDY PERRY

Judy Perry has been a member of the WI Leadership Center since 2008. She and two partners started up The Staffing Company not long after: The Staffing Company. Their offices in a 60s era building on Woodward are très moderne! While clean and sleek, there are various interesting little touches everywhere you look - from the artwork to the pencil cups.

Their business model is unique as well, and Judy loves to describe herself as a matchmaker. READ MORE HERE.

HOT TOPICS WORKSHOP: E X P A N S I ON

Wednesday, May 25, 8-10 a.m.

Walsh College Troy Campus

Weigh the options, measure the risks, scope the scene, but move quickly as the economy turns. Join us for an out of the box discussion on the proven successful moves you need to make to expand, grow, diversify with flexibility and speed. Presenters include: Barbara Erk, The Entrepreneur's Source; DKSS CPAs; Mike Semanco, Hennessey Capital. Case studies include Royal Aluminum and Steel and more.

Tickets are $45 for alumni and partners, $15 for Walsh students and free for members. All others pay $90 and register here.

New Affinity Groups Start in May and June

Find details on new and existing groups on the web: www.TheWalshInstitute.com/lcaffinitygroups.

NEW Sales Management Professionals Group will meet the second Wednesday of the month at 8 am at the Novi Campus. First meeting will be June 22, 8 am at the Novi Campus. Moderator: Kathryn Baker, AdviCoach and Walsh adjunct professor.
NEW Human Resources Professionals Troy2
The group will meet at the Troy Campus at 8:30 a.m. on June 1. Moderator: Tina Marie Wohlfield, Benefit Review Services and Walsh College adjunct professor.
NEW Marketing and Communications Professionals
First meeting Thursday, May 19, 8 a.m. Troy Campus. Moderator: Michelle Lange, The Walsh Institute and Walsh adjunct professor of marketing.

NEW Second Stage CEOs Novi
May 12, 8 am Walsh College Novi Campus. Moderator is Randy Albert, Phimation Strategy Group.

Email jhubbard@walshcollege.edu to join.

Now everyone can benefit from a Walsh business education.

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The Walsh Business 360 certificate program is a fast-track mini-MBA for those who lack a formal business education. Taught by Walsh faculty - working professionals with many years of practical business experience - the Walsh Business 360 certificate program gives you:

* Knowledge that goes to work immediately

* A built-in network of peers and business education experts

* Freedom from homework and tests

* Convenient times and locations.