Alumna hired to reintroduce Fiat in North America
Laura J. Soave, BBA 1995, has been hired as a brand manager for Auburn Hills based Chrysler. Soave was formerly general manager of experiential marketing for Volkswagen. She was hired on March 10 by Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne to reintroduce the Fiat brand to the United States and Canada after a 27-year absence. Soave is the first Chrysler brand manager brought in from outside the Chrysler and Fiat companies since Marchionne took over in June 2009. Additional info on Soave's hiring can be found here.

B2B Networking Breakfast
The Walsh College Alumni Association hosted a B2B Networking Breakfast on February 23, 2010, at the Troy Campus. The event was well attended, and those who attended had the opportunity to participate in structured networking with alumni and fellow business professionals. For more information about upcoming B2B Networking events please see the "Upcoming Events" below.

Alumni Reception Naples, FL
Walsh College held a cocktail reception for alumni in the Naples area on March 23, 2010, on the ocean lawn at the Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club. The event was well attended by alumni and friends.   Guests mingled with college staff and fellow alumni before watching the beautiful sunset over the gulf. This  is one of the many events held annually for out-of-state alumni.  

Spring Training Game
Walsh College hosted an alumni event in Lakeland, Florida on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at the Tiger's spring training stadium, the Joker Marchant Stadium. The event was well attended. Alumni and friends had a barbeque at the stadium, and  enjoyed the Tigers versus the Yankees. Unfortunately, the Tigers lost, but Walsh alumni had a ball! This event is held annually, as well as many other out-of-state events.

Walsh College Career Fair
Friday, May 14, 2010
2 - 5 p.m.
Novi Campus
No pre-registration is required.
Exclusively for Walsh College current students and alumni.

Put on your best interview clothes, bring copies of your resume, and meet employers that are ready to talk to you!

Student Career Networking Night
Institute for Management Accountants - IMA Detroit Chapter
April 19, 2010
6 - 9 p.m.
Radisson Hotel Detroit- Bloomfield Hills
39475 Woodward Ave
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
FREE to attend.
Register online here.

Network with businesses and universities in the Metro Detroit Area. This is not a job fair, however; feel free to bring your resume or business cards. We are also recognizing the chapter’s CMAs. In addition to the networking opportunity there will be three dynamic career development presentations. If you have questions or need assistance call (248) 823-1625, or emailcareerservices@walshcollege.edu.

B2B Monthly Networking Breakfast

4th Tuesday each month

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

7:15 - 8:30 a.m.
Troy Campus

Registration or sponsorship questions: Contact Savannah Lee at (248) 823-1298.

Walsh alumni, BLI members and sponsors are complimentary guests; $5 general public for B2B Networking Breakfast only.

 

Hosted by the Walsh College Alumni Association these monthly breakfasts are an opportunity for business owners, business development professionals, and sales people to meet potential customers, gain referrals, and build a contact list. While the networking breakfasts are open to the public, only working business people are invited.
Business card exchange only; brochures
and displays are reserved for sponsors.

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Troy Affinity Group
2nd Thursday of each month
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Troy campus, Cafeteria
7:30-8:30 a.m.
To register or for more information, contact Brenda Meller at bmeller@walshcollege.edu.

Novi Affinity Group
3rd Wednesday of each month
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Novi campus, Cafeteria
8-9 a.m.
To register or for more information, contact Lynn Valade at Lynn.Valade@Nationalcity.com.

 

Inforum, Michigan's largest professional organization for women, holds monthly professional networking breakfasts at Walsh College. Meet members of Inforum, discuss your profession, and network over coffee. Each event features a brief presentation from an Inforum member regarding a topic of interest to businesswomen in our community. For more information, visit www.inforummichigan.org.

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Toastmasters at Walsh College – Novi
1st, 3rd, and 4th Tuesdays of the month
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
8 – 9:30 a.m. (please arrive by 7:45 a.m. for sign-in and networking)
Novi Campus
Registration: R.S.V.P. to Bruce Fette at bruceafette@gmail.com.

Toastmasters at Walsh College – Troy
2nd and 4th Mondays of the month
Monday, April 12, 2010
Monday, April 26, 2010
8:15 – 9:45 a.m. (please arrive by 8:00 a.m. for sign-in and networking)
Troy Campus, Room 208
Registration: R.S.V.P. to Brian Bach at brian@CFOServiceLLC.com.

 

Looking to improve your public speaking and leadership skills, or to keep yourself competitive during a job search? Join Toastmasters at Walsh College. Toastmasters International is an organization focused on improving communication and leadership skills and is known to many as the “public speaking” association. Beginners and experienced speakers are welcome to join.

Congrats to Brandon Chesnutt, Walsh MBA Student
Congratulations to Walsh College MBA student Brandon Chesnutt, who was named to Crain’s Detroit Business 2010 list of “Twenty in their 20’s.” This annual award program highlights individuals in their 20’s who have already made – or are on their way to making – significant achievements in the metro Detroit area. Click here for full article, or refer to the March 29th print issue of Crain’s Detroit Business. Keep in mind there are several other award competitions through Crain’s (30 in their 30’s, 40 in their 40’s, CFO awards, etc.). If you know of any individuals (esp. Walsh students and alumni) worthy of these nominations, please email bmeller@walshcollege.edu and we can help with the nomination process.