City Guide
Business
ATHENA Business Leadership Forum
417-5745
Peer-to-peer advisory group for women small businesses owners; networking, problem solving. Meets 1st Tues., 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Meetings free to members, $25 for invited guests. washtenawathenapowerlink@yahoo.com, athenawashtenaw.org
American Business Women's Association (Maia Chapter)
P.O. Box 3226, AA 48106Lexie Bopp, 528-2162
Opportunities for leadership, education, and networking. Meets 3rd Tues. 6 p.m., Weber’s Inn, 3050 Jackson. Annual national dues $90, local dues $24, plus dinner fee each meeting. Reservations required. hospitality@abwa-maia.org, abwa-maia.org
Ann Arbor / Ypsilanti Regional Chamber
115 W. Huron, third floor [map]665-4433
Networking opportunities and events, educational seminars, leadership development, member discounts, health care programs. Dues based on number of employees and level of membership. info@a2ychamber.org, a2ychamber.org
Ann Arbor Ad Club
P.O. Box 3789, AA 48106661-1792
Programs, events, networking, internships, job postings, AAF annual ADDY competition, and other support for advertising and marketing specialists. Encourages student participation; recognizes excellence in communications. Meets up to 6 times a year, location varies (check website; reservations required). Dues $150, students (per semester) $25. info@a2ac.org, a2ac.org
Ann Arbor Power Network
Brian Bundesen, 678-9032
Monthly professional development and networking meeting, social gatherings, and workshops. Participates in community events. Members mostly small business owners; open to all. See website for meeting info. Suggested monthly donation $2. meetup.com/a2powernetwork
Institute of Management Accountants
Angela Combs, 222-6636
National organization for financial professionals sponsors speakers on technical issues and professional development. Meets Sept.-Nov. & Jan.-May, 3rd Thurs. 5:30 p.m., Carlyle Grill, 3660 Jackson. Reservations requested. For dues information, see national website, imanet.org. bebright@comcast.net, imamichigan.org/annarbor
Lunch Ann Arbor Marketing (LA2M)
Derek Mehraban, 272-4698
Wed. 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m., Conor O'Neills, Celtic Room, 318 S. Main. derek@ingenexdigital.com, la2m.org
Michigan Whale Hunters
Jan Davies McDermott, 417-5745
Peer-to-peer roundtable advisory group for entrepreneurs seeking to improve sales with a focus on implementing process-based, collaborative selling teams to achieve bigger sales to bigger customers. Meets 2nd Monday, 3 p.m. Free to members. Guests by invitation. Call or email for dues. jmcdermott@thewhalehunters.com
New Enterprise Forum
115 W. Huron, 3rd floor [map]665-4433
Links entrepreneurs to resources. Meets Jan.-July & Sept.-Nov., 3rd Thurs., registration 5 p.m. Meetings free to members, $20 for nonmembers. Dues $25-$100, more for corporate memberships and sponsorships. info@newenterpriseforum.org, newenterpriseforum.org
Newcomers Welcome Service
100 S. Main, suite A, [map]995-2200
Welcomes new residents and first-time homeowners to the area by distributing free welcome information packet. welcome@newcomersws.com, newcomersws.com
West Washtenaw Business Association
P.O. Box 2801, AA 48106668-1482
Forum for communication and social outreach for businesses interested in improving the economy, environment, and security of the greater western Ann Arbor area. Meets every other month at various locations. Dues $75. info@wwba.biz, wwba.biz
Women Presidents Organization
1355 King George [map]417-5745
Professionally facilitated, peer-to-peer roundtable for women business owners with business revenues nearing $1 million. Meets monthly at various locations. wpoannarbor@yahoo.com or wpo-semi@yahoo.com
