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To Your Success!

Jeff Roth, Founder of A2 Networking and Arbor Advising.

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.

The mission of Arbor Advising is to help you buy, sell, and invest in Ann Arbor area and Michigan real estate. Our team has many 5 star reviews on Google with years of successful experience through various market conditions.

This Week—A Chance to Be Featured on a 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.

Tuesday, February 20th

Michigan SBDC-Artificial Intelligence and Small Business 12p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Tuesday, February 20th

SCORE-Learn SEO Basics and Boost Your Website Traffic 1p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Tuesday, February 20th

Small Business Association of Michigan-Brand Identity 2:00-3:00p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Wednesday, February 21st

Pundits and Pollsters: Legislative Update with a Focus on Business 8-10a.m. Waldenwoods Conference Center in Howell, Registration Required

Wednesday, February 21st

Michigan SBDC-Ask the Experts: The Inventors 11a.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Wednesday, February 21st

A2Y Chamber-Early Edition-Black Small Business Creation and Growth 8:00-9:30a.m. Webers in Ann Arbor, Registration Required

Wednesday, February 21st

Builders Association of Greater Ann Arbor-BRAG Networking Lunch Sponsored by Hylant 11:45-1:00p.m. Hylant on Depot St. in Ann Arbor, Registration Required

Wednesday, February 21st

Chamber Collective-Chelsea and Dexter Area Chambers of Commerce 5:00-7:00p.m. Highline Room in Dexter, Registration Required

Thursday, February 22nd

SANDLER Training-Workshop on Effective Sales Prospecting 11:30a.m.-12:00p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Thursday, February 22nd

SCORE-Simple Tips for Managing Your Finances 1p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Thursday, February 22nd

Great Lakes Tech Leaders-Harness the Generative Powers of Amazon Q! 6-8p.m. WCC in Ypsilanti, Registration Required

Friday, February 23rd

Dr. Rob’s Leaders Connect-Everybody Wants a Healthy Heart 8:00a.m.-9:30a.m. Zingerman’s Roadhouse in Ann Arbor, Registration Required

Friday, February 23rd

Bootstrapping Your Brand-Building Visibility Without Breaking the Bank 12-12:30p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Monday, February 26th

A2Y Chamber-Headline Lunch with Congresswoman Debbie Dingell 11:30a.m.-1p.m. EMU Student Center in Ypsilanti, Registration Required

Tuesday, February 27th

A2Y Chamber-Small Business Workshop Series-Session II-Accounting and Financial Statements 11:30-1:00p.m. Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor, Registration Required

Tuesday, February 27th

Saline Chamber-Late Lunch Tuesday 1:00-2:30p.m. Paradise Mexican Restaurant in Saline, Registration Required

Tuesday, February 27th

Emerging Philanthropists-Happy Hour 5:00p.m. Art & Jakes Northville, Registration Required

Wednesday, February 28th

Small Business Association of Michigan-Greater Washtenaw Owner 2 Owner Networking Event 4:00-6:00p.m. President’s House at UofM in Ann Arbor, Registration Required

Thursday, February 29th

Saline Chamber-State of Our Communities Legislative Luncheon 11:30a.m.-1:00p.m. EHM Senior Solutions in Saline, Registration Required

Friday, March 1st

Chuck Colby and Friends-Up With the Sun Breakfast 7:00a.m.-10a.m. Holiday Inn Express in Ann Arbor, Registration Required

Wednesday, March 6th

West Washtenaw Business Association Morning Mingle 8:00a.m.-9a.m. Grand Traverse Pie Company in Ann Arbor

Wednesday, March 6th

BRAG-Builders Association of Greater Ann Arbor General Membership Dinner 5:30p.m.-8:30p.m. Webers in Ann Arbor, Registration Required

Wednesday, March 6th

Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m. Robin Hills Farm in Chelsea, Registration Required

Thursday, March 7th

West Washtenaw Business Association- Member Appreciation Casino Night 6-9p.m. Weber’s Ann Arbor, Registration Required

Friday, March 8th

United Way’s Eighth Annual Women of Influence Summit 8:00a.m.-11a.m. Motor City Casino in Detroit, Registration Required

Saturday, March 9th

Foundation For Saline Area Schools-Blue Jeans and Bling 6p.m.-9p.m. Sheraton Hotel in Ann Arbor, Nonprofit Fundraiser, Registration Required

Wednesday, March 20th

United Way’s Power of the Purse 5:30-7:30p.m. WCC in Ann Arbor, Nonprofit Fundraiser, Registration Required

Saturday, April 13th

EHM Sing For Seniors Featuring Three Men and a Tenor Benefit Concert 7:30p.m. Performance Center at Saline High School, Nonprofit Fundraiser, Registration Required

Saturday, April 20th

Build It For The Brave For Veterans: 3rd Annual Fisher House Of Michigan Gala 5:30-10:30p.m. The War Memorial of Grosse Pointe Farms, Registration Required

Thursday, April 25th

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Michigan-NFL Draft Watch Party at Comerica Park in Detroit 4:00-10:00p.m. Comerica Park in Detroit, Nonprofit Fundraiser, Registration Required

Thursday, May 30th

Ann Arbor SHRM-Annual Conference-Elevate HR 8:00a.m. WCC in Ann Arbor, Registration Required

Saturday, June 8th

Jackson Road Cruise and Sponsorship Opportunities to Support Cancer Support Community Greater Ann Arbor All Day, Jackson Rd. in Ann Arbor, Text the letters “JRC” to 1 (888) 575-7227 to learn more, Nonprofit Fundraiser, Registration Required

Tuesday, June 11th

Saline Chamber-Golf Outing 8:00a.m.-3:30p.m. Stonebridge Golf Club in Ann Arbor, Registration Required

Thursday, June 20th

Dexter Community Bicentennial Golf Classic All Day, Dexter MI, Registration Required

Monday, September 23rd

Howell Area Chamber of Commerce-50th Annual Golf Classic All Day, Howell Michigan, Registration Required, Save the Date, Details to Come

Thursday, October 3rd

Ypsilanti Community Schools Foundation Fundraiser 6p.m.-10p.m., Freighthouse in Ypsilanti, Registration Required, Fundraising Efforts Happening Now!