September 2014
GoodTemps
Member Orientation

MEMBER ORIENTATION

You and your staff are invited to attend a Member Orientation, geared to help you get the most out of your Chamber membership experience.

 
 
EVENT DETAILS:

Thursday, September 25, 2014

4:30 - 6 p.m.

Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber Office

380 W. Western Ave. Ste 202

This event is FREE TO ATTEND and light refreshments will be provided.

 

Event Sponsors:



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What can Muskegon learn from the country's "Most Lovable" cities?
How can a small number of people "in love" with Muskegon create a major impact?

Join more than 150 chamber and business leaders from around the state as Peter Kageyama speaks about bottom up community development and the people that make change happen.

Event Details: 
Friday, October 3
7:30 am Registration Opens
8-9:30 am Breakfast Program
Holiday Inn Muskegon Harbor 

This program is filling up fast! Registration is required and seating is limited, please RSVP early to guarantee attendance.

Event Sponsors:

Join us to develop and polish your sales skills set.  All briefings will be facilitated by Kevin Woods of Woods Consulting Group featuring case studies on the sales process in a member to member learning environment.
Session #1 Tuesday, October 14: Prospecting
Session #2 Wednesday, October 29: The Sales Process
Session #3 Tuesday, November 11: Closing The Sale

Register for all three sessions and save $10.00

Series Sponsor:
Upcoming Events

Other events of interest to the business community for which Chamber members receive a discounted or free admission 

Date: Thursday, September 11, 2014
Time: 11:30 a.m. registration & warm- up
Where: Stonegate Golf Club
Event Details: Everyone is welcome with whom you work or play! You don't have to be an EA member to enjoy this great networking opportunity.


Dates: Bi-weekly meetings on Thursdays from September 11-December 18, 2014 
Details: This leadership training provides regional leaders like yourself with networking opportunities, access to prestigious speakers and locations, leadership development, and increased local consciousness. Click here to apply online.


Starting a Business Workshop (SCORE)
Date:  Wednesday, September 17
Time: 6 - 8 pm
Where: Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center
Event Details: This course is designed for individuals who are considering self-employment, or who may be at the beginning stages of starting a business.


Designing a Website for your Business (SCORE)
Date:  Monday, September 22
Time: 6:30 - 8:03 pm
Where: Spring Lake District Library
Event Details: This course will help those new to marketing and web creation choose the best way to create a website for a small business


Time: 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Where: 380 W. Western Ave, Suite 202
Event Details: Rob Dubault, Partner, Warner Norcross & Judd will discuss the top 10 employment law issues and how to avoid problems. (i.e NLRB, performance reviews, FMLA etc.) 

Date: Friday, September 26, 2014
Time: 3 - 7 p.m.
Where: Align Life
Event Details: This member celebration includes live music, free food & drink, and the chance to win a Disney trip for 5!

Date: Friday, September 26
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Where: 380 W. Western Ave, Suite 202
Event Details: To help member firms meet the requirements of MIOSHA, the following classes for First Aid and CPR certification have been scheduled with an experienced occupational health professional and is a 2 year Certification. Blood Borne Pathogens is a 1 year certification and is included in all sessions.


Date: September 28-29, 2014
Where: Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, Downtown Grand Rapids
Event Details: You are invited to join the conversation as the WMPF engages more than 500 leaders from throughout the state to discuss our policies that can help continue driving Michigan's resurgence.

Writing a Business Plan (SCORE)
Date:  Wednesday, October 1
Time: 6 - 8 pm
Where: Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center
Event Details: The first steps for creating a business plan draft will be included in this presentation along with live examples of effective business plans. 

 

Click here for a complete list of upcoming events...  

   
DTE Energy Summit - October 14
 


                    
 

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Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce | 231-722-3751 | [email protected] | www.muskegon.org
380 W. Western Avenue Ste 202  |  Muskegon, MI 49440