People Movers and Shakers

A Free Networking And Marketing Portal

for the

 Metro Detroit Area and Beyond

What is 5 Minute Networking?

Speed dating for small business has arrived in Detroit. The days of awkward icebreakers and dead-end leads are over; networking is now easy and effective. The 5 Minute Networking experience offers the efficiency of 5-minute, one-on-one meetings with potential clients from targeted companies you select based on your business interests.

 5 Minute Networking

October 24, 2008
8 to 10:30 a.m.
Macy’s - Somerset Collection
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Register now
Members $30, nonmembers: $50

We’re back this fiscal year with a new focus for 5 Minute Networking. This year 5 Minute Networking will be held quarterly in order for us to focus on bringing you the biggest crowds, the best venues and the most business leads. You can’t afford to even miss one session of this spectacular networking series.

Our first session this year is at Macy’s Somerset, where you can shop for new business and new shoes all in one place. You can’t beat that!

Other Upcoming Events

We have an exciting schedule of 5 Minute Networking events!

January 23, 2009
8 to 10:30 a.m.
Automotive Hall of Fame - Dearborn

March 20, 2009
8 to 10:30 a.m.
Lucky Strike Lanes – Novi

May 15, 2009
8 to 10:30 a.m.
Detroit Yacht Club

For more information, or if your company would like to host or sponsor a 5 Minute Networking event, contact Kalisha Gaines at 313.596.0392. 

 

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FOR MOST PEOPLE, networking simply means stepping up the schmoozing when it’s time to find a job. Small-business owners, however, must network constantly. Setting up and running a successful business requires a whole slew of advisers, service providers, sympathetic family members and other secondary characters. And then there’s the little matter of finding the actual customers for your wares. Getting the word out about your company is critical.

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Metro Detroit Networking Events

How to Become a Government Contractor Date: 8-14-2008 Time: 9:00 - 12:00 Schoolcraft College 18600 Haggerty Road Livonia, MI 48152 Cost: $40 per person Event Contact Info: Name: PTAC of Schoolcraft College Email: inforeq@schoolcraft.edu Phone Number: (734) 462-4438 Event Website: http://www.schoolcraft.edu/bdc/gc_seminars.asp Event Description:What does it take to be a successful government contractor? What services and resources are available to a small business pursuing the government market? If your company has been considering the field of government contracting, this seminar will give you the insight you have been seeking. Did you know the federal government purchases more than $415 billion of goods and services a year? Find out what it takes to successfully sell your goods and services to the federal government and the State of Michigan. In addition, learn about the services and continuous support the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) has available to help your company with the contracting process.
Careers in Franchise Event Date: 8-18-2008 Time: 9:00 - 11:00 National City Bank 31200 Mound Road Warren, MI 48092 Cost: FREE Event Contact Info: Name: Mark Cory Email: mcory@frannet.com Phone Number: 313-821-5060 Event Website: www.frannet.com Event Description:Learn how to select and buy the franchise that’s RIGHT for YOU. Learn how franchising can be a relatively safe and affordable (minimum cash investment of $25K business ownership opportunity, and a desirable alternative to traditional employment. Lots of facts and insight on small business, the benefits of franchising, the breadth of opportunities available and the range of start-up costs, and the safe process of investigating and determining which one is the best fit for YOU. EXTRA: Dale Brown of National City will present “What it Takes to Get a Small Business Loan”. Are you ready to take control of your future? Then come and learn how to take those important FIRST STEPS toward achieving YOUR dreams! Please call or e-mail for registration.
“Break Away” Foundation Celebrity Golf Outing” Date: 8-22-2008 Time: 9:00 - 7:00 Grand Blanc Golf Club 5270 Perry Road Grand Blanc, MI 48507 Cost: $90.00 per person Event Contact Info: Name: Brandie Kaminski Email: brandie@rlmdirect.com Phone Number: 810 732 2722 Event Website: www.rlmdirect.com Event Description:First Annual Celebrity Golf Outing: Come Join Us at Grand Blanc Golf Club 5270 Perry Rd.Grand Blanc, MI Friday August 22, 2008 - 9a.m. Shotgun Start Play Golf– Support Youth Hockey– Meet Celebrities. Silent Auction of Great Sports Memorabilia! Lunch at the Turn - Dinner and Prizes in the Evening. $90.00 Donation per person $360.00 Donation for a foursome This is a great opportunity to have fun– support kids and network with a great group of people! * If you can not produce a group of four– please call and we can try and pair you with another group, we also have corporate sponsorships available call for more information and to register.
Celebrate Michigan Expo Date: 9-29-2008 Time: 12:00 - 9:00 Detroit / Troy Hilton 5500 Crooks Road Troy, MI 48084 Cost: FREE to Visit Expo Event Contact Info: Name: Marshall & Jan Rice Email: info@michiganmall.com Phone Number: 1888-315-1928 Event Website: http://www.michiganmall.com/article/131/ Event Description:The Celebrate Michigan Expo presented by MichiganMall.com offers you and your organization an opportunity to showcase your business during the free expo, network with other successful Michigan businesses, and hear from recognized speakers during our dinner program. Exhibits: Noon to 6 p.m. Dinner & Speakers: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sponsor & Exhibit Table Info is here - http://www.michiganmall.com/article/139/