Event Notices From October 10
AimWest Asks, What Has Happened to Journalism?: AimWest, the association for technology professionals in the Grand Rapids area, will host "What Has Happened to Journalism" Oct. 19 at the new Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts Theater, 2 W. Fulton St., Grand Rapids. Networking begins at 5:30 p.m. and the panel discussion at 6:15. AimWest officials say they're starting to notice that journalism and journalists are suffering in the area of digial communications, with very green journalists processing and repackaging what's already out there and a rush to entertain, and less of an emphasis on informing the public. Panelists will include Tim Mak, a reporter for Politico in Washington, D.C., Stanton Tang, news and information director of WZZM TV 13 in Grand Rapids, and Laurie Cirrivelo, executive director of the Grand Raipds Community Media Center, moderated by Bob Taylor, president of Robert James Marketing and Social Wave, a social media management firm. More at www.aimwest.org.
New Horizons To Host Annual Technology Event: New Horizons Computer Learning Centers of Detroit, part of the world's largest IT training company, announced today that will host its sixth annual technology expo, "TechKNOWLEDGEy 2011: Get Your Head in the Clouds," on Wednesday, Oct. 26, at its headquarters location in Livonia.
TechKNOWLEDGEy 2011 is a free, one-day event aimed at helping business and technology professionals understand how various cloud computing technologies can assist them in running their businesses more effectively and efficiently. The event will include sessions on a variety of cloud-focused topics, including cloud computing basics, virtualized storage, software licensing, and Microsoft products focused on cloud computing productivity and management, such as Office 365, SharePoint, Lync, Windows Intune and Dynamics CRM. New Horizons has partnered with a number of technology leaders for this event, including AvePoint, C/D/H, Dell, Red Level Networks, Rightpoint, SoftwareONE, The TM Group, and VDS. Automation Alley, the leading technology business association in Southeast Michigan, will hold its member orientation at the event. Also participating will be the International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners (IAMCP) – Michigan Chapter and the Livonia Chamber of Commerce. The event will take place 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at New Horizons Computer Learning Centers, 14115 Farmington Road, Livonia. Attendees are encouraged to register in advance and arrive between 8 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. to check in. Continental breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks will be provided for attendees at no charge. Those who attend at least two breakout sessions at the event will be eligible to participate in a drawing for prizes such as a Microsoft Xbox 360, Dell Inspiron Mini, Amazon Kindle, Microsoft software, New Horizons training
and much more. Additional event details can be found at http://techknowledgey2011.nhgreatlakes.com. Attendees are encouraged to register early for their preferred sessions and times as seating is limited.
Greater Lansing Area Clean Cities Sets Annual Member Meeting and Electric Vehicle Readiness Meeting: Greater Lansing Area Clean Cities has been working hard to lead clean transportation projects in mid-Michigan. Those activities will be celebrated Wednesday, Oct. 12 for a free annual member meeting including lunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Dean Transportation Training Center, 4600 Aurelius Road in Lansing. RSVP by contacting Maggie Striz Calnin, GLACC Program Manager, by email at maggie@michigancleancities.org, or by phone at (517) 925-8649 ext. 17.
