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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 13th

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

Friday, November 1st

Dr. Rob’s Leaders Connect After Hours Book Signing with Michael Samuelson, 4:55 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. Office Evolution Ann Arbor, Registration Required

Saturday, November 2nd

Live 2 Lead-John C. Maxwell Personal Development and Networking Event, 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. 2I42 Church Ann Arbor, Registration Required

Monday, November 4th

Texas Roadhouse-Dine to Donate to Clara’s Hope, Texas Roadhouse in Fenton, Registration Required

Tuesday, November 5th

USPTO-Trademark Basics Boot Camp-Module 6-Responding to an Office Action, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Tuesday, November 5th

Financial 4.0 Renting Vs. Owning, 6:00-6:30 p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Wednesday, November 6th

Border 2 Border Business Referral Group, 7:00a.m.-8:00a.m. Huron River MC Cafe 7643 Huron River Dr Dexter, Registration Required, Sometimes at a breakfast location so email ahead

Wednesday, November 6th

Washtenaw Business Association Morning Mingle at Office Evolution, 8:00a.m.-9:00a.m. Office Evolution Ann Arbor with a FREE day of coworking after

Wednesday, November 6th

Build Your Presentation Muscle by Creating and Presenting a Mini-TED Talk-Part 2, 8:00a.m.-9:00a.m., Registration Required

Wednesday, November 6th

1 Million Cups Ann Arbor Business and Entrepreneur Community, 8:30 a.m.-10:00a.m. Bamboo Ann Arbor, Registration Required

Wednesday, November 6th

Team SBA Financing- Roundtable and Overview, 10:00a.m. WCC in Ann Arbor, Registration Required

Wednesday, November 6th

Walk in Wednesday with Google, 10:00a.m. - 12 p.m. Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County, Registration Required

Wednesday, November 6th

USPTO-Virtual Office Hours with USPTO Patent Examiners, 12:00p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Wednesday, November 6th

SBA of Michigan-Certification Opportunities for Service-Disabled and Veteran-Owned Businesses, 12:00p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Wednesday, November 6th

USPTO-Get Equiped with the latest Patent Trial and Appeal Board Resources, 12:00p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Wednesday, November 6th

Michigan SBDC-Websites-What You Need to Know, 12:00p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Wednesday, November 6th

Taxes & Business Financial Guidance for Entrepreneurs, 2:00p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Wednesday, November 6th

Builders and Remodelers Association 2024 Annual Meeting Elections and Silent Auction, 5:30p.m.-8:00p.m. Weber’s, Registration Required

Wednesday, November 6th

USPTO-Trademark Basics-Learn the Fundamentals, 7:00p.m.-8:30p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Thursday, November 7th

Washtenaw Area Apartment Association Fall Membership Meeting, 9:00 a.m. - 1 p.m. Webers, Registration Required

Thursday, November 7th

SBA of Michigan-What is the Corporate Transparency Act?, 11:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Thursday, November 7th

Washtenaw Economic Club-Insiders Look at the Election Results and Their Impact on You!, 11:30 a.m. WCC, Registration Required

Thursday, November 7th

Estate Planning Essentials, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Thursday, November 7th

USPTO- Virtual Office Hours with USPTO Trademark Examining Attorneys, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Thursday, November 7th

USPTO-Intellectual Property Basics and Helpful Resources, 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Thursday, November 7th

SCORE-Business Branding 101-How to Create Your Business Strategy, 1:00 p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Thursday, November 7th

WCC Entrepreneur Center Startup Business Research Help, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. WCC Entrepreneur Center, Registration Required

Thursday, November 7th

USPTO-The Path to a Patent-Part V-Understanding the Role of Claims in a Patent Application, 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Thursday, November 7th

Dexter Area Chamber of Commerce Social Hour, 4:00 p.m. 42 North Social House in Dexter

Thursday, November 7th

Women’s Exchange of Washtenaw-Charity and Cheers, 5:00p.m.-7:00p.m. LaFontaine INFINITI Ann Arbor, Registration Required

Thursday, November 7th

2024 Economic Development Council of Livingston County Annual Meeting, 5:00p.m.-8:00p.m. Oak Pointe Country Club, Registration Required

Thursday, November 7th

Financial 4.0-Securing Your Finances From Fraud, 5:00p.m.-5:30p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Thursday, November 7th

Financial 4.0-Money and Emotions, 6:00p.m.-6:30p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Friday, November 8th

Shelter Association of Washtenaw County Fill the Truck Donation Drive, 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m. Kroger Plymouth Rd Ann Arbor

Friday, November 8th

USPTO-Federal Trademark Filing-Overview, 3:00p.m.-4:00p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Tuesday, November 12th

Ann Arbor SHRM-Detoxing and Embracing the Healthy Conflicts that Make Teams More Collaborative, 8:00 a.m.- 10 a.m. Webers, Registration Required

Tuesday, November 12th

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

Tuesday, November 12th

ActionNet Business Referral Group, 7:00a.m.-8:30a.m. Webers, Registration Required

Tuesday, November 12th

SCORE-Time Management Strategies for Small Business Owners, 1:00 p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Tuesday, November 12th

Inclusive Workplace Series-Inclusive Leadership Training, 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Tuesday, November 12th

2 on the 2’s-The Michigan Office of Defense and Aerospace Innovations Meeting, 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Tuesday, November 12th

Fast Tracking Your Debt Payoff with Greenpath Financial Wellness, 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Wednesday, November 13th

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, Sometimes at a different location for breakfast so email ahead.

Wednesday, November 13th

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

Wednesday, November 13th

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

Wednesday, November 13th

Michigan SBDC-Create More Effective Social Media Ad Campaigns, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Wednesday, November 13th

Spark.Ed-Using Storytelling to Increase Sales, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Wednesday, November 13th

SBA of Michigan-How to Communicate with Different Generations in the Workplace, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Wednesday, November 13th

Beneficial Ownership Reporting Under the Corporate Transparency Act-FinCEN Info Session, 1:00 p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Wednesday, November 13th

WAVE After Hours Networking, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. WAVE 12172 Jackson Rd

Wednesday, November 13th

Ypsi 9th Hour Holiday Edition, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. WCC, Registration Required

Wednesday, November 13th

Builders and Remodelers Association After Hours- The Beer Grotto (Dexter), 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Beer Grotto in Dexter, Registration Required

Wednesday, November 13th

Ann Arbor User Experience Meetup-Happy Hour and Networking, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Cahoots, Registration Required

Thursday, November 14th

Small Business Resource Update from Michigan Small Business Development Center and Ann Arbor Spark, 8 a.m.-9 a.m. Chelsea City Council Chamber, Registration Required

Thursday, November 14th

Ask the Investors Office Hours, 12 a.m.-1:30 p.m. SPARK Ann Arbor, Registration Required

Thursday, November 14th

SCORE Year-End Tax Preparation, 1 p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Thursday, November 14th

Butzel Webinars-AI for Property Professionals, 1 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Friday, November 15th

The Digital Marketing Workshop, 8:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. EMU Student Center, Registration Required

Friday, November 15th

Ronald McDonald House Charities Forks & Corks Fundraising Event, Barton Hills Country Club of Ann Arbor, Registration Required

Friday, November 15th

WCC Entrepreneur Center-Market Research 10 a.m.-11 a.m, Webinar, Registration Required

Friday, November 15th

Ellie Mental Health Open House, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The Dakota Building, Registration Required

Nov 18-Dec 1st

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

Tuesday, November 19th

Michigan SBDC-Michigan Wage & Employment Law Update for Small Business Owners, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Wednesday, November 20th

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

Wednesday, November 20th

Crafting a Personal Introduction, 12:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Thursday, November 21st

Women Who Fun Forum, 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. University of Michigan, Registration Required

Thursday, November 21st

Recruiting Amazing Talent in 4 Steps, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Thursday, November 21st

Organizational Compassion-A Relational Approach, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Nov 18th- Nov 22

Shelter Association of Washtenaw County-Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, Various Times and Locations, Registration Required

Tuesday, November 19th

Shelter Association of Washtenaw County Together We Rise Breakfast, 8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Zingerman’s Greyline, Registration Required

Tuesday, November 19th

SCORE-Mastering Cash Flow Management-Uncover Hidden Business Profit, 1:00 p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Tuesday, November 19th

Networking for Introverts, 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Wednesday, November 20th

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, Sometimes at a different location for breakfast so email ahead

Wednesday, November 20th

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

Wednesday, November 20th

A2Y Chamber Early Edition, 8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Weber’s, Registration Required

Wednesday, November 20th

Builders and Remodelers Association Networking and Lunch Sponsored by 1-800 Water Damage, 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. BRAG Office in Ann Arbor, Registration Required

Wednesday, November 20th

Spark Your Elevator Pitch-Crafting a Personal Introduction 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Thursday, November 21

SCORE- SBA Loan Opportunities for Minority-Owned Businesses-Programs, Benefits, and Eligibility, 1:00 p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Thursday, November 21

Shelter Association of Washtenaw County Comedy for a Cause, 6:00 p.m. Comedy Showcase, Registration Required

Friday, November 22

Dr. Rob’s Leaders Connect-How to Scale Your Business, 8:00 a.m. Zingerman’s Roadhouse, Registration Required, More Details to Follow

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

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

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

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

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

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

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