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2/9/2010
Ann Arbor OpenCoffee
Ann Arbor SPARK
This is a networking event for entrepreneurs, investors and those who work with technology & innovation businesses, particularly in IT, cleantech and life sciences.

2/9/2010
Marketing Roundtable - Event Marketing
Ann Arbor SPARK
Meeting face-to-face with clients through event and trade show marketing can play a highly important role within your strategic marketing plan. Learn how to increase lead generation, engage your prospects and increase brand awareness toward improving your bottom line. This diverse panel will discuss the importance of setting event expectations, the strategic planning process, and the evaluation of your event ROI. Some topics that will be covered include: Event Planning Partners, Event Technology, Trends & Best Practices. So come with your questions to pose to this panel of experts.

2/10/2010
BioArbor: Avoiding the Turnaround CEO
MichBio
Every business goes through up and down cycles but the extremes of these cycles can be amplified in small or start-up businesses. In either case, the Board of Directors may decide that the founder, CEO, CTO or CSO does not have the skills necessary to take the business to the next level. You can expect to learn from this panel the early warning signs of an impending management change and the actions that you take to mitigate the chances that you will meet the turn-around CEO.Please join us for this engaging panel discussion.

2/11/2010
Mingle and Match
Ann Arbor SPARK
If you are launching a startup, and need people to help you, come to this high energy event where you can have 1 minute to tell about your business and what kind of help you are seeking, (advisory board member, co-founder, employee that is willing to work for stock, consultant, etc.) followed by a networking session. To be a presenter, send a one paragraph description of your business concept, along with a description of the talent that you are seeking, to Amy@AnnArborSPARK.org.

2/17/2010
Entrepreneur Education 2.0: Firm Lifecycle
Ann Arbor SPARK
Ensuring that a raw start-up can mature quickly into a growth company requires the early adoption of disciplines that can evolve with the organization. Understanding the growth process can shape key decisions about company structure and management. It can also help eliminate the difficulties many entrepreneurs face in “scaling” their growing companies. This unit will discuss the growth stages, how to find advisors and consultants and work effectively with a board of directors. Finally, each growth business will need to develop partnerships and achieve a harvest or ‘exit’ event.

2/19/2010
Starting Your Own Business
Ann Arbor SPARK
At this forum you will learn about personality traits that impact entrepreneurialism, create a marketing plan for your business, learn about legal, accounting, franchises, business plans and financing options. You will receive one on one counseling with a business expert and have an opportunity to get advice from a variety of business experts and organizations that are available to support new ventures.

2/23/2010
Hot Shots: Career Connections at Melange
Ann Arbor SPARK
Bring your resume, and come and mingle with growing, innovative companies in a fun and relaxed environment! This event is only for talent seeking opportunities for themselves. Recruiters and staffing companies should use other venues to meet with these company representatives. If you would like your company to participate, contact Amy Cell at Amy@AnnArborUSA.org.

3/3/2010
Entrepreneur Education 1.0: Executive Summary
Ann Arbor SPARK
Problem, product, market, team, competitors, financials: By describing each element of your business, you will clarify your current position as well as your needs. The resulting executive summary will help you understand your needs and provide a basis for the recruitment of essential team members and resources.

3/4/2010
Energy Technology Forum
Ann Arbor SPARK
The mission of the forum is to facilitate collaboration and networking among practitioners, policy makers, investors and talent. We welcome suggestions on topics and speakers for future events.

3/9/2010
Ann Arbor OpenCoffee
Ann Arbor SPARK
This is a networking event for entrepreneurs, investors and those who work with technology & innovation businesses, particularly in IT, cleantech and life sciences.