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Thought for the Week- From Steven Pressfield’s book The War of Art, “Are you paralyzed with fear? That’s a good sign. Fear is good. Like self-doubt, fear is an indicator. Fear tells us what we have to do. Remember one rule of thumb: the more scared we are of a work or calling, the more sure we can be that we have to do it.”

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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.

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Crusaders/Caersunet Golf outing is offering sponsorship packages at every price level now while they are still available and the best pricing for a day of golf, professional development, and intentional business networking at Northville Hills Golf Club on Monday, Oct 7th 2024. This is an event for golfers and non-golfers alike. I go every year and I am not a golfer.

Sign up for sponsorships and early bird pricing for the golf outing HERE.

This Week—A Chance to Be Featured on a Podcast.

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

This Week—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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Friday, May 31st

Help Me Help You, Don’t Blame HR Discussion with a Screening of the Movie Horrible Bosses After 3:00p.m.-6:00 p.m. Emagine Theater in Novi, Registration Required

Sun, June 2nd

Cancer Support Community of Greater Ann Arbor-Cancer Survivor Celebration Day 12:30-3:30 p.m., WCC in Ann Arbor, Registration Required

Wednesday, June 5th

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

Wednesday, June 5th

SBA of Michigan Makes Selling Benefits Easier 10:00-10:30 a.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Wednesday, June 5th

Builders and Remodelers Association of Ann Arbor-Rooftop Party at Big George’s 5:30-7:00 p.m. Big George’s in Ann Arbor, Registration required

Saturday, June 8th Sponsorship Opportunities

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

Monday, June 10th

A2Y Chamber-Headline Lunch-Speaker of the Michigan House-Joe Tate 11:30 a.m. EMU, Registration Required

Tuesday, June 11th

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

Tuesday, June 11th

SCORE-The One-Page Business Plan-Kickstart Your Launch 1p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Wednesday , June 12th

Hatch: A Monthly Mastermind for Entrepreneurs 10a.m. Cahoots in Ann Arbor, Registration Required

Wednesday , June 12th

Venue Connect-Breaking Down Business Finance for Entrepreneurs 5:00p.m.-6:30p.m. Venue in Ann Arbor, Registration Required

Thursday, June 13th

SBA of Michigan-Small Business Summit and Annual Meeting 8:00 a.m.-2:00p.m. Lansing, Registration Required

Thursday, June 13th

Improv for Networking 4:30 p.m.-6:00p.m. hear.say brewing + theater in Ann Arbor, Registration Required, Discount on tickets using code “ACTIONET”

Saturday, June 15th Sponsorship Opportunity

Saline Area Social Services- 20 Food Trucks and Festival and Fundraiser 11:00a.m.-3:00p.m. Washtenaw County Farm Grounds in Saline, Nonprofit Fundraiser

Saturday, June 15th Sponsorship Opportunity

Ronald McDonald House-2024 Home Run for the House Fundraiser Time TBD U-M Ray Fisher Stadium, Nonprofit Fundraiser, Registration Required

Tuesday, June 18th

Michigan SBDC Exploring Small Business Ownership 9:00a.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Tuesday, June 18th

Supercharge Your Page-Best Practices for Organic and Paid Growth on LinkedIn 10-10:45a.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Thursday, June 20th

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

Thursday, June 20th

A2Y Chamber Summer Gala 4:00-6:30p.m., Ann Arbor Marriott at Eagle Crest in Ypsilanti, Registration Required

Saturday, June 22nd

Fisher House-Golfing Fore the House Fundraiser 9:00 a.m. Eagle Crest Golf Club in Ypsilanti, Registration Required

Monday, June 24th

Shelter Association of Washtenaw County-Golf Outing and Dinner Reception Fundraiser Featuring Darren McCarty All day or Separate by Event, Barton Hills Country Club in Ann Arbor, Registration Required

Tuesday, June 25th

A2Y Chamber Small Business Workshop-Marketing and Social Media 11:30a.m.-1p.m. WCC in Ann Arbor, Registration Required

Tuesday, June 25th

2024 Women Exchange of Washtenaw Summer Shebang 5p.m.-7p.m. Venue in Ann Arbor, Registration Required

Wednesday, June 26th

Ann Arbor SHRM Monthly Civili-Tea 8:00a.m.-9:00a.m. Grand Traverse Pie Ann Arbor,

Wednesday, June 26th Sponsorship Opportunities

West Washtenaw Business Association After Hours 5:00p.m.-6:30p.m. Union Rec in Ann Arbor, Registration Required, $10 for nonmembers

Thursday, June 27th

Emerging Philanthropists-Happy Hour 5:00-7:00 p.m. Bank of Ann Arbor Skydeck downtown Ann Arbor, Registration Required

Saturday, July 27th Sponsorship Opportunities

Sparrows Place-13th Annual Golf Outing and Fundraiser 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Lake Forest Golf Club In Ann Arbor, Registration Required

Thursday, Aug 8th

Emerging Philanthropists-Happy Hour and School Supply Collection 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Sam Hill in Ann Arbor, Nonprofit Fundraiser, Registration Required

Sunday, Aug 18th

Cancer Support Community of Ann Arbor Family Day and Summer 5K 10:00 a.m.- 2 p.m. Dexter High School in Dexter, Nonprofit Fundraiser, Registration Required

Friday, September 3rd

Washtenaw Area Apartment Association Annual Golf Classic All Day, Timber Trace Golf Club in Pinckney, Registration Required

Sunday, September 15th Sponsorship Opportunities

Ele’s Place-Healing Hearts Family 5k Walk/Run Nonprofit Fundraiser, 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, September 26th

A2Y and Washtenaw Economic Club-Labor Market and Wage Trends, 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!

Monday, October 7th Sponsorship Opportunities and Early Bird Pricing

Caerusnet & Crusaders Networking Annual Golf Networking Event, Northville Hills Golf Club, Registration Required, For Golfers and Non-Golfers

Monday, October 20th

Alzheimers Association-Walk to End Alzheimers, 10:00 a.m. Pioneer High School, Registration Required