Note from the Publisher-

Welcome to the first networking and events newsletter for the Ann Arbor area on the new platform beehiiv.

I started sending out the events newsletter because I was trying to find networking opportunities and events in the area and keep them organized. I thought it would help others by sharing the list and the feedback was overwhelmingly positive and full of gratitude for receiving it.

Before, I was just sending out the events newsletter to my contacts using my business email for Arbor Advising.

It was limiting and I am trying to provide a better service to you and your organization.

This is a work in progress so if you have ideas for how to make it better and more useful for you or your organization please just respond to any weekly email. All responses come right to my inbox.

Additionally, if you have an upcoming event or fundraising opportunity for your nonprofit you would like included, please send those to [email protected].

This is a unique community of almost 300 local business and community leaders and growing interested in networking and supporting the community.

Please share this newsletter with others you think would find value and benefit by using the share icons in the upper right of this email or forwarding from the web.

This community is not limited or controlled by the algorithms and AI robots of social media. Every member sees every event, every week. This newsletter is also not written by a robot or AI.

In the coming months, once I get comfortable with the new platform, members of the A2 Networking community will have the opportunity to sponsor this newsletter and share their personal and organizational story and mission in a way that is not currently possible.

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.

Monday, January 15th (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)

UofM Symposium 

Ann Arbor Celebrations for Kids (Love the variety and diversity of activities for families in the Ann Arbor area)

Wednesday, January 17th

A2Y Chamber Early Edition (8:00-9:30 a.m.)(Weber’s)(Registration required)(This attracts a solid group of community and business leaders.)(I rarely miss this one.)

Thursday, January 18th

West Washtenaw Business Association Quarterly (11:30a.m-1:30p.m.)(Weber’s)(Registration required)(Only 17 spaces left for registration!)(Just 3 vendor tables left for only $125 which includes a yearly membership to the WWBA)(One of my favorite groups and they provide a tremendous value with their membership.)(I am on the board of this organization and recommend personally.)

Thursday, January 18th

West Washtenaw Business Association Quarterly (11:30a.m-1:30p.m.)(Weber’s)(Registration required)(Only 17 spaces left for registration!)(Just 3 vendor tables left for only $125 which includes a yearly membership to the WWBA)(One of my favorite groups and they provide a tremendous value with their membership.)(I am on the board of this organization and recommend personally.)

Wednesday, January 24th

Emerging Philanthropist Happy Hour Series (5:00-8:00p.m.)(Union Rec)(Registration required)(Nonprofit fundraiser/support)(I have not personally attended this one (more of a morning person) but know many people involved and they are all fantastic leaders and the mission is to support the community.)(Recommend)

Friday, January 26th

The Sun Times News Up With the Sun Breakfast (7:00-10:00a.m.)(Holiday Inn Express-Ann Arbor)(Registration required)(Nonprofit fundraiser/support)(What can I say, Chuck Colby from The Sun Times News puts this on with his friends and not only is he a character but his paper is a great place to advertise as it is delivered to every residence in Chelsea, Dexter, and Saline. Chuck cooks every omelet himself, it attracts a diverse array of local business and community leaders, and I rarely miss it.)

Friday, January 26th

LeadersConnect Presents Leadership in the Environmental Sector (8:00-9:30)(Zingerman’s Roadhouse)(Registration required)(Dr. Rob, the founder of LeadersConnect, is one of my favorite people. He is a distinguished professional, puts out a weekly email with his reflections and thoughts on life and aging, and has helped many other professionals locally and organizations get started. Plus, he brings in world class speakers like himself for LeadersConnect meetings in Ann Arbor and Detroit.)(Attracts influential business and community leaders.)