Datebook is your source for information about important business events going on in the greater Ann Arbor area.

FEATURED EVENT:

• Today: Embracing Our Differences: Tapping the Power of True Diversity. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Eagle Crest Golf Clubhouse, 1275 S. Huron St., Ypsilanti. Hosted by the Women's Exchange of Washtenaw, this event focuses on embracing the unique vantage point from which each of us sees the world and using those differences to help us create more understanding, creativity, synergy and success. $25. More info: 734-355-9185 or http://wxwbusiness.com/2012/02/23/embracing-our-differences-tapping-the-power-of-true-diversity/.

Other upcoming events:

• Today: Concentrate's Thursday Speaker Series: 'Building A Competitive Downtown' with Todd Poole of 4ward Planning. 5-7 p.m. Conor O'Neill's, 318 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. Free, but RSVPs required at http://www.concentratemedia.com/features/speakerevent-economicdev0193.aspx.

• Friday: Market Research Workshop. 1-4 p.m. Washtenaw Community College Bailey Library, 4800 East Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor. Free. More info: 734-973-3379 or http://www4.wccnet.edu/resources/library/market_research_workshop.php.

• Saturday and Sunday: NARI Tour of Remodeled Homes. Noon-6 p.m. Free. More info: www.narisemich.org.

• Monday: Business Law & Order: E-Commerce, Advertising and Raising Money Online. 5-7 p.m. SPARK Central, 330 E. Liberty, Ann Arbor. Free. Click here for more information, including how to watch a live webcast of the event.

• June 20: CESTAM Sales Improvement Meeting for Top Executives. 8:30 - 11 a.m. Eagle Crest Conference Center at the Marriott, 1275 S. Huron St., Ypsilanti. $25 per session; price includes continental breakfast. Visit cestam.us for more information or register.

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