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The mission of A2 Networking is to put all the events in the Ann Arbor area in one useful location and facilitate networking and bring awareness of every member and organization in the community.

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If you are interested in presenting, we ask that you come to one of our meetings first prior to presenting Wednesday mornings at 8:30 a.m. (See details in events section below).  If you've been in business longer than 5 years, or if you aren't an entrepreneur, you can volunteer to be a Coffee Sponsor for an upcoming meeting. 

• It's not a sales pitch, and it's not an investor pitch. The goal is to have people understand what you do and some of the challenges you have had in building your business.

• Companies that are less than than five years old and open to community engagement can apply to present at 1MC. All industries welcome. 

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Origin Stories with Trae Bohlen

I'm looking for podcasts guests to discuss their origins, pivots, redirection and resurrections. As entrepreneurs, we all have a story and that's what I love to tell!

Listen here here:https://youtube.com/@traebohlen

Schedule a call so we can connect about your Origin story! https://calendly.com/photographybytrae/30min

A Chance to Be Featured on Another Podcast.

Cory Dunham, from BDBMarketing and the West Washtenaw Business Association, is in the process of co-creating a new “Sales and Marketing” podcast with Jake Stahl (a Fractional Chief Learning Officer and Sales Coach). They are looking for business owners that have challenges with either marketing or sales and are willing to share with us for our “podcast content,” and are possibly willing to be featured on one of our upcoming episodes. If you are interested in finding out more or know of someone who may, please contact [email protected] or (734) 412-1539.

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November 1st -December 5th

Sponsor Holiday Meals and Adopt a Family 2024 in Saline through Saline Area Social Service, Thanksgiving donations due by Nov 14th, December Holiday by Dec 5th

November 1st -December 12th

Ronald McDonald House Holiday Wish List For the Kids, Donations due by Dec 12th at 1600 Washington Heights Ann Arbor

November 1st -December 13th

Be Santa to a Senior for Evangelical Home of Saline, Individual Resident lists and drop off at Admissions Office

Nov 18-Dec 1st

Busch’s in Saline Food Drive for Saline Area Social Services, Details in Link How to Give

Tuesday, November 26th

ActionNet Business Referral Group, 12 p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Tuesday, November 26th

SCORE-Ask the Expert-Business Funding with Jennifer Thomas 12 p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Tuesday, November 26th

Saline Area Chamber of Commerce Late Lunch Tuesday, 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Macs Acadian Seafood in Saline, Registration Required

Tuesday, November 26th

SCORE- How to Build Your Personal Brand on a Budget, 1 p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Wednesday, November 27th

Border 2 Border Business Referral Group, 7:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m. Huron River MC Cafe 7643 Huron River Dr. Dexter, Registration Required

Wednesday, November 27th

1 Million Cups Business Networking Group, 8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Bamboo Ann Arbor

Wednesday, November 27th

Tech Homecoming Hiring Event 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Venue by 4M, Registration Required

December 3rd-5th

USPTO-Learn the Fundamentals of the Patent Application Process, 9:00 am- 4 pm Webinar, Registration Required

December 3rd-7th

Food Gatherers-Rocking For the Hungry Fundraiser

Tuesday, December 3rd

Saline Area Social Services Giving Tuesday Fundraiser with Donation Match

Tuesday, December 3rd

Foundation for Saline Area Schools Giving Tuesday

Tuesday, December 3rd

Michigan SBDC-Use Financial Statements to Manage Your Business, 10:00a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Tuesday, December 3rd

SCORE-Market Research for your Small Business, 1:00p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Wednesday, December 4th

WBA-Morning Mingle, 8:00a.m.-9:00a.m. Grand Traverse Pie, Registration Required

Wednesday, December 4th

Michigan SBDC-Increase Your Productivity with AI Tools, 12:00p.m.-1:00p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Wednesday, December 4th

Budgeting-Spending with Intention, 5:00p.m.-5:30p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Wednesday, December 4th

BRAG Ann Arbor After Hours, 5:00p.m.-7:00p.m. Wolverine Brewing in Ann Arbor, Registration Required

Thursday, December 5th

The Secret to Startup Success, 11:30a.m.-12:30p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Thursday, December 5th

SCORE-Expert Tips for Starting and Growing a Successful Business, 1:00 p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Thursday, December 5th

Recruiting and Retention -Building a Winning Team, 4:00p.m.-5:30p.m. Jewish Family Services Ann Arbor, Registration Required

Thursday, December 5th

Dexter Chamber of Commerce Social Hour, 4:00p.m.-6:00p.m. Aubree’s in Dexter, Registration Required

Thursday, December 5th

A2Y Chamber-Year Ender, 4:00p.m.-7:00p.m. WCC, Registration Required

Friday, December 6th

From Trustworthy AI Principles to Public Procurement Practices, 1:00p.m.-2:15 p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Monday, December 9th

Jewish Family Services Fundraiser-Dinner withe the Chef, 6:30 p.m. Frita Baditos, Registration Required

Tuesday, December 10th

Saline Area Chamber of Commerce Building Relationship Breakfast, 7:30 a.m.- 9:00 a.m. Storypoint Saline, Registration Required

Tuesday, December 10th

Greater Ann Arbor SHRM-Lead from the Front-Orchestrating and Aligning Organizational Culture, 8:00 a.m.- 10:00 a.m. Webers, Registration Required

Tuesday, December 10th

Holiday Marketplace at Brecon Village Saline, 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

Tuesday, December 10th

SCORE-Creating a Business Plan That Works-Key Elements Every Entrepreneur Needs, 1:00 p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Tuesday, December 10th

2 on the 2’s-The Michigan Office of Defense & Aerospace Innovation’s Monthly Webinar Series, 2:00p.m.-4:00p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Wednesday, December 11th

December Sustainability Meetup, 8:00a.m.-9:00a.m. Cahoots in Ann Arbor, Registration Required

Wednesday, December 11th

Hatch-An Entrepreneurial Mastermind, 10:00a.m.-11:30a.m. Cahoots in Ann Arbor, Registration Required

Wednesday, December 11th

Michigan SBDC-Start and Grow a YouTube Channel, 12:00-1:00p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Wednesday, December 11th

Profit for Purpose-Fundamentals of Social Entrepreneurship, 12:00-1:00p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Wednesday, December 11th

SCORE-How to Create a Marketing Plan For Your Small Business, 1:00p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Wednesday, December 11th

BRAG-Year Ender Celebration and Strolling Dinner, 5:00p.m.-8:00p.m. BRAG Office in Ann Arbor, Registration Required

Wednesday, December 11th

Year-End Business Planning-Tax Planning 6:00p.m.-7:00p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Thursday, December 12th

Saline Area Chamber of Commerce-Small Business Summit 11:30a.m.-1:00p.m. City of Saline, Registration Required

Thursday, December 12th

 SCORE-How Tariffs Can Impact Your Business and How to Prepare, 1:00 p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Friday, December 13th

Women’s Exchange of Washtenaw Merry Mingling, 5:00p.m.-8:00p.m. Venue by 4M Ann Arbor, Registration Required

Friday, December 16th

Michigan SBDC-Small Business Cybersecurity Protection 101, 10:00a.m.-11:00a.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Thursday, December 19th

SBA of Michigan-Owner 2 Owner Event, 4:00p.m.-6:00p.m. Wolverine Pickleball, Registration Required

Thursday, January 16th

Washtenaw Apartment Association Meet the Board Member Mixer, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monty’s Public House Ann Arbor, Registration Required

Thursday, January 30th

Elevate Your Hiring Process with our Interviewing Skills Workshop, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Friday, February 7th

Clara’S Hope Annual Fundraiser, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Freedom Center Church in Fenton, Registration Required

Saturday, February 22nd

Cancer Support Community of Greater Ann Arbor Flavors of Hope, 6:00 p.m. Chop House of Ann Arbor, Registration Required