Ann Arbor Ypsilanti Regional Chamber of Commerce
Mondays at 8:40 AM  & Wednesday at 9:25AM

Each Monday and Wednesday on the “Lucy Ann Lance Business Insider” on 1290 WLBY
you’ll hear chamber members and staff discussing business and public policy issues
revolving around the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti community.

Latest A2Y Regional Chamber of Commerce Segment:

September 1, 2010: Cheryl O’Brien, Membership Director – Taking care of business with the A2Y Chamber Total Resource Campaign

The A2Y Total Resource Campaign is an ambitious, volunteer-driven campaign to provide the important leadership and financial resources to help advance our community into the 21st Century.  For more information, or if you would like to become a volunteer, please contact Cheryl O’Bien, Membership Director, at cheryl@a2ychamber or (734) 214-0107.

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Interesting Facts About Ann Arbor:* A bustling downtown and charming tree-lined neighborhoods make Ann Arbor a safe and ideal place to live, learn, work and raise a family. More than 114,000 residents live within the city’s 27 square miles, and Ann Arbor regularly receives national attention as one of the best places to live in the United States. Find out the other honors our city has received!* Ann Arbor is a hub for excellence in education and boasts five colleges and universities. The city’s acclaimed public school system has adapted a comprehensive academic achievement plan to help ensure all students are successful.* Endless opportunities for recreation are available in Ann Arbor, which operates 156 parks with trails, golf, canoe liveries, tennis courts, athletic fields and more. One of the most environmentally friendly cities around, Ann Arbor has a progressive recycling program and takes great measures toward the preservation of the city’s green space.

Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce

115 West Huron, 3rd Floor
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
734.665.4433
www.annarborchamber.org

Previous A2Y Regional Chamber segments:

August 30, 2010: Laura Zain, Development Coordinator of HIV/AIDS Resource Center (HARC)

AIDS Walk Michigan Ann Arbor is slated for Sunday, September 26 and includes free registration and a free commemorative t-shirt.  HARC hopes to have 500 walkers.

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August 25, 2010: Katie Jones, A2Y Chamber Events Manager: NetWorks! - The A2Y Chamber rolls out the next evolution of the popular “Power NetWOrks!”  This structured networking event will provide you with a minimum of 20 new business contacts.

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August 23, 2010: Megan Crosbie, Marketing & Membership Coordinator; Stephanie Holland, Campaign Coordinator, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Ann Arbor’s Light the Night Walk will be on October 2 will begin at the DTE Edison Center.  The Light The Night Walk, put on by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, is an opportunity for teams of families, friends, co-workers, and corporations to come together to raise funds.  THe Leukemia Lymphoma Society uses this money to fund lifesaving blood cancer research, education materials, local programs, and personalized assistance.

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August 18, 2010: Lindsay McCarthy, Director of the Education Foundation and Member Programs at the Chamber; and Marisa Smith, President of The Whole Brain Group

A2y Regional Chamber’s New Affinity Program - Providing additional cost saving opportunities to Ann Arbor Ypsilanti Regional Chamber members.

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August 16, 2010: Diane Keller, President/CEO, A2Y Regional Chamber; Ted Schork, VP Relationship Manager, Key Bank / Co-Chair of The Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber Total Resource Campaign

A2Y Regional Total Resource Campaign - The Total Resource Campaign is an ambitious, volunteer-driven campaign to share the important resources and benefits offered through the newly combined regional chamber, identify new sponsorship opportunities, and gain new members.

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August 11, 2010: Lindsay McCarthy, Director of the Education Foundation and Member Programs at the Chamber; and Celeste Choate, AADL/Co-Chair for Leaership A2Y- How Leadership Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti develops strong leaders and responsible citizens.

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August 9, 2010: Bruce McCully, CEO/Owner of Dynamic Edge

Mistakes companies make with their computers that put their business at risk.  Are you making them?

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August 4, 2010: Megan Crosbie, Membership Sales & Marketing Coordinator discusses the Chamber Blood Drive coming up on Wednesday, August 18.  The A2Y Regional Chamber partnered with the American Red Cross and DTE Energy Resources for this event.  Donating blood is easy and saves lives, so help out if you can!  Register online at www.redcrossblood.org and enter the sponsor code: chamber.  Select Ann Arbor Chamber Drive and pick your desired time.  An added incentive: The Cupcake Station will provide free cupcakes at the Blood Drive for donors!

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July 26 2010: Cheryl O’Brien, Director of Membership discusses reasons to join the chamber as well as a free information and networking event on Wednesday, August 11.

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July 19, 2010: Cynthia Richardson, President / Owner of People Focused, LLC

Cynthia Richardson talks about the current trends in Human Resources.  Her company, People Focused LLC, helps small businesses navigate the world of Human Resources.  Richardson shares about how the new healthcare bill may impact small business owners, why a social media policy is important, how to properly pay your employees, and more.

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July 12, 2010: Josephine Nicholas, Insert Catchy Headline

Josephine Nicholas discusses Insert Catchy Headline, which helps clients become the media’s go-to expert.  Insert Catchy Headline can help you write press releases, handle media interviews, successfully attract a target market, and much more.

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June 23, 2010: Corinna Borden Parker, Market Manager, Westside Farmers Market

Corinna Borden Parker, Market Manager, Westside Farmers Market

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June 16, 2010:  Tom Harrison, Pres., Michigan Ladder Company -Ypsilanti’s 109 year-old company is poised for future growth and recently provided some, um, support to Victoria’s Secret.  Intrigued? So were we…

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