Event Notices From August 13-15
HDI To Host Session On Innovation Best Practices: If you've been asking yourself what advances in technology will Detroit's top companies implement next, or what jobs are available in technology fields, or what new technology is available to assist your company in increasing efficiency while saving costs, then there is an upcoming free event that will allow you to hear from local leaders as they share their best practices and strategic vision. HDI Motown announced the Seventh Annual Executive Panel presentation to be held on Friday, Sept. 10 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Southfield Public Library Auditorium, 26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076, (248) 796-4200. Scheduled to appear on the panel are senior IT leader Keith Ensroth; Ruthanne Largent, assistant vice president of technology at the MGM Grand Detroit; Laura Patterson, associate vice president and CIO of the University of Michigan; Tami Schultz, vice president of global accounts for Tech Team Global Inc.; Abdallah Shanti, CTO, ANX; and Craig Whaley, CIO of Saab. Phil Gerbyshak, regional HDI president and founder of Make it Great Institute will serve as master of ceremonies. To RSVP, visit t www.hdimotown.com.
Cleary U Sets Third Annual Entrepreneurs' Forum: The third annual "Entrepreneurs' Forum – The ABC's of Small Business Ownership" will be held Wednesday, Oct. 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Cleary University's Johnson Center in Howell. The forum will include topic-specific expert presenters, panel discussions and a networking reception. Pre-paid tickets are $15 and include a continental breakfast and lunch. Attendees will also receive a copy of "The Entrepreneurs' Handbook" that contains valuable information, how-to's and many other resources for would-be entrepreneurs and small business owners alike. This full-day forum will bring together business, academic and government leaders who, through experience, education, examples and debate, will help attendees identify, understand and navigate the many pitfalls of starting or purchasing a business in Michigan. Attendees will be exposed to the many areas of entrepreneurship and be presented a roadmap for entrepreneurial success. Attendees will better understand the entrepreneurial process, including business formation, business planning, financial management, marketing, technology planning and implementation, project management, taxation, business funding, and many more topics of interest future business owners. More than 125 participants have attended the past two forums, so be sure to register in advance. For more information on the forum and to register, visit www.ClearyENTForum.com or contact David Castlegrant at dcastlegrant@cleary.edu.
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