• Today: Ann Arbor West chapter of Business Network International open meeting. 7-8:30 a.m. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1500 Scio Church Road, Ann Arbor. Meeting repeats every Thursday. BNI is an international networking group that works by growing members’ businesses through word-of-mouth advertising. Each week, members trade referrals, share testimonials, and learn about each others’ businesses in a structured setting that combines solid business support in a family environment. For more information, e-mail PamperChefCarol@aol.com, call 734-358-8480 or visit www.a2bni.com.
• Friday: Copyright Camp Unconference. 1-5 p.m. University of Michigan campus, 100 Hatcher Library, 913 S. University Ave., Ann Arbor. Are you interested in how copyright affects your professional life? Do you miss the fun and welcoming atmosphere of summer camp? Then plan to join MPublishing at Copyright Camp, where we'll provide a forum to discuss copyright and how it affects you on a daily basis. Copyright Camp will be an unconference-style event with an introductory plenary by Jessica Litman, Michigan Law professor and author of Digital Copyright. MPublishing is the primary publishing division at the University of Michigan Library enabling scholarly communication through a variety of models. Free. Click here for more information or to register.
• Tuesday: Shifting Gears: New Economy Career Development Program Information. 5:30-7 p.m. Ypsilanti SPARK East, 215 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti. Shifting Gears is a 5-month intensive program with 3 phases that include a multi-functional small business knowledge base, practical project applications base, and a launching point base. Do you have large company corporate experiences and would like to make a change to a new environment? Would you like to make an investment in yourself and gain skills and experiences that will prepare you to adapt effectively to dynamic, innovative firms? Would you like to have a mentor and experience working with early stage entrepreneurs where you can make valuable, meaningful connections? If you answered yes to these questions, then you should come to an information session to learn more about the Shifting Gears Program and to see if it is right for you. There is a cost for the Shifting Gears program, but this informational session is free. For more information or to register, visit http://www.annarborusaevents.org/events/details?e=10485.
• Aug. 5: Ann Arbor West chapter of Business Network International open meeting. 7-8:30 a.m. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1500 Scio Church Road, Ann Arbor. Meeting repeats every Thursday. BNI is an international networking group that works by growing members’ businesses through word-of-mouth advertising. Each week, members trade referrals, share testimonials, and learn about each others’ businesses in a structured setting that combines solid business support in a family environment. For more information, e-mail PamperChefCarol@aol.com, call 734-358-8480 or visit www.a2bni.com.
• Aug. 5: Michigan Energy Forum: Residential Home Improvements and the Business Development Opportunities. 5-7 p.m. SPARK Central, 330 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor. Join the Michigan Energy Forum as they discuss Residential Energy Efficiency: A 360 Degree Perspective. The panel will represent the issue from the view of the contractor, utility, government, nonprofits and homeowners. The panel includes individuals who have undertaken residential energy efficiency measures firsthand and can speak from experience. Some of the questions we will answer include: What are the opportunities for entrepreneurs in this emerging market? What are the typical energy efficiency measures that homeowners should consider? What is the process a homeowner follows to pursue energy efficiency improvements? What financial incentives are available to homeowners and contractors? What are the objectives of the utilities relative to their energy optimization programs? What are the goals of state and local government relative to energy efficiency? Free. For more information or to register, visit http://www.annarborusaevents.org/events/details?e=10256.
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