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Thought for the Week- From Viktor Frankl’s book Man’s Search for Meaning, the greatest task for any person is to find meaning in his or her life. “He who has a why to live for can bear with almost any how.”

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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.

Chelsea Eduction Foundation Fundraiser-Only 30 days left!

The Chelsea Education Foundation has a goal to raise $8,000 in the next month. Let’s make help them make this happen!

You can donate here.

Early Bird Sponsorship Opportunities and Golf Event Pricing

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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Saturday, May 11th

Viktoria K. Wilson-Financial Literacy Seminar 2 p.m. Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Brighton, Refreshments Provided

Tuesday, May 14th

Saline Area Chamber of Commerce- Building Business Relationships Breakfast 7:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Contact Chamber for location in Saline, Registration Required

Tuesday, May 14th

Washtenaw Area Apartment Association- Fair Housing Summit 2024 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Contact the Apartment Association for Location, Registration Required, CE credits provided

Tuesday, May 14th

SBA of Michigan-Understanding & Navigating Revised Independent Contractor Rules 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Wednesday, May 15th

A2Y Chamber-Early Edition-Celebration of Teachers 8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Weber’s in Ann Arbor, Registration Required

Wednesday, May 15th

Bike to Wherever Day 7:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Downtown Ann Arbor, No Registration Required

Wednesday, May 15th

SBA of Michigan-Sunny Strategies-Summer Marketing Tips for Small Business Success 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Wednesday, May 15th

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

Wednesday, May 15th

Builders and Remodelers Association BRAG-Networking Lunch 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. CliqStudios Cabinets in Ann Arbor, Registration Required

Thursday, May 16th

Women’s Exchange of Washtenaw Panel Discussion-Find Your Confidence 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Mediterrano in Ann Arbor, Registration Required

Thursday, May 16th

Ann Arbor Spark-Customer Discovery-The Secret to Startup Success 12:30 p.m. Zoom, Registration Required

Thursday, May 16th

SCORE-How to Create a LinkedIn B2B Marketing Strategy 1 p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Thursday, May 16th

West Washtenaw Business Association After Hours 5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Wolverine Pickleball in Ann Arbor, Registration not Required

Thursday, May 16th

New Enterprise Forum-Current Trends in Financing 5:00 p.m. Ann Arbor Spark downtown Ann Arbor, Registration Required

Saturday, May 18th

Ann Arbor Water Lantern Festival 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 4570 Huron River Pkwy in Milford, Registration Required, Food Trucks, Music, Activities

Monday, May 20th

AHEPA Chapter 25-Annual Charity Golf Tournament Benefiting the Fisher House All Day at Eagle Crest Golf Course in Ypsilanti, Registration Required, Contact Craig Theros at (313) 218-7548 or [email protected]

Wednesday, May 22nd

Greater Ann Arbor SHRM Civili-Tea Chat 8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Grand Travers Pie Company in Ann Arbor, Registration not Required

Thursday, May 23rd Sponsorship Opportunities

Rudolph Steiner School of Ann Arbor Golf Outing and Fundraiser All Day at Leslie Park Golf Course in Ann Arbor, Non-Profit Fundraiser, Registration Required

Thursday, May 23rd

Washtenaw Economic Club-Big Picture 2024-Mobility and Electric Transformations 11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. WCC in Ann Arbor, Registration Required

Tuesday, May 28th

Fisher House-Military Appreciation Day-Tigers Game Fundraiser 6:40 p.m. Comerica Park, Registration Required

Thursday, May 30th

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

Friday, May 31st

Dr Rob’s Leaders Connect: The Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Part II 8:00a.m.-9:30 a.m. Zingerman’s Roadhouse in Ann Arbor, 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

Monday, June 4th

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

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

Tuesday, June 11th

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

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

Thursday, June 20th

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

Saturday, June 22nd

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

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!

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

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