Datebook: From Employee to Entrepreneur and more

• Today: Get Connected: Identify Theft Prevention - Best Practices for Nonprofits. 3:30-5 p.m. NEW Center, 1100 N. Main St., Ann Arbor. Colleen Riccinto, an Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist with Identity Theft Solutions, will present an overview of concrete steps your organization can take to limit your clients, donors, and employee’s exposure to identity theft. $15, or save $5 when you register online. For more information or to register, visit www.new.org.

• Jan. 29: Southeast Michigan Regional Stakeholders Event. 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Washtenaw Community College, Morris Lawrence Building, 4800 E. Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor. The event includes lectures, small breakout groups and a panel discussion on industry trends and needs. Speakers will discuss how to get the maximum amount of federal funding. For individuals and organizations that have responsibilities in the areas of workforce/economic development and employers in southeast Michigan. Faith-based organizations and business incubators are also invited. Free, including breakfast and lunch. Click here to register.

• Jan. 29: The Story Matrix: An Organizational Storytelling Workshop for Women. 8 a.m.-noon. The Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest, 1275 S. Huron St., Ypsilanti. Hosted by Delta Possibilities LLC. As women in leadership roles, you'll need to communicate clear and understandable information to multiple audiences, as well as the meaning, purpose and relevance of that information to each listener. Stories are one way that you can make the most important messages stickier. $195.Click here to register.

• Feb. 1: Web Marketing & Social Media for Small Business. 6 p.m. Chelsea District Library, 221 S. Main St., Chelsea. Hosted by the Chelsea Library, WCC, & MI-SBTDC. Visit the Chelsea Library for a seminar on online marketing techniques that can help you harness the power of the Internet and social networking websites to grow your business. Free. For more Information, visit www.misbtdc.net.

• Feb. 1: Marketing Your Business Online. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Chelsea District Library, 221 S. Main St., Chelsea. Shannon Beeman of the Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center will present a seminar on online marketing techniques that can help you harness the power of social networking websites to grow your business. Free but registration is required. Click here to register.

• Feb. 3: Lunch Ann Arbor Marketing meeting. 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Conor O'Neill, 318 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. Topic: "The Art of the Start" by Guy Kawasaki. Presenter: Charlie Hammerslough, DemoMetrics. For more information, e-mail info@la2m.com.

• Feb. 3: Entrepreneur Education 2.0: Growing Sales. 5-7 p.m. SPARK Central, 330 E. Liberty, Ann Arbor. This event will help you explore the sales barriers you face both externally and within yourself, and the systems and methods for accelerating sales. The Entrepreneur Education 2.0 series are programs designed for innovation based entrepreneurs that are in the process of growing their company. $10. Click here to register.

• Feb. 3: Girls Night - Texas Hold'em and Networking. 5-8 p.m. Quarter Bistro, 300 S. Maple Road, Ann Arbor. Hosted by Women Making Connections, this event mixes fun with business, Texas Hold'em training, beverages and appetizers. $20. For more information, call (734) 929-9200.

• Feb. 4: Energy Technology Forum: The Business Side of Energy Conservation. 5-7 p.m. SPARK Central, 330 E. Liberty, Ann Arbor. There are vast policy changes that are reshaping the landscape and creating business opportunities for savvy entrepreneurs. Come to this interactive event where you can hear from leading policy makers and business leaders and learn about key policy initiatives that are driving business development in the private sector. Click here to register.

• Feb. 4: The Business of Health Care In Washtenaw County. 7-9:30 a.m. Four Points by Sheraton, 3200 Boardwalk Drive. Hosted by United Bank & Trust, Hylant Group and Leaders Connect, this event will examine how the local health care industry has become an economic driver for our community. $20. Only advanced registration via credit card will be accepted. Contact Pam Jones-Sexton at pjsexton@ubat.com to register or for more information.

• Feb. 9: Livingston Economic Club Luncheon Series. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cleary University's Johnson Center, 3750 Cleary Drive, Howell. Speaker: Carl T. Camden, president and CEO of Kelly Services Inc. $60. Click here to register.

• Feb. 10: Lunch Ann Arbor Marketing meeting. 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Conor O'Neill, 318 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. Topic: Using Radio to Beef up Your Brand. Presenter: Kyle Stuef, Ann Arbor Radio. For more information, e-mail info@la2m.com.

• Feb. 12: Michigan Energy Forum. Registration at 7 a.m., program starts at 7:30 a.m. Ann Arbor office of Plante & Moran, 1000 Oakbrook Drive, Suite 400, Ann Arbor. Topic: What Organizations Can Do About Their Energy Rates and Prices. Presenter: Craig Shultz, President of Maryland-based Energy Buying Strategies, Inc. Free. Call (734) 665-9494 for more information. Click here to register.

• Feb. 12: Find Your Voice in Public Policy. 2-6:30 p.m. Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest, 1275 S.Huron St., Ypsilanti, in the conference center. At this event, event, attendees will hear stories and lessons learned from a panel of well-known women who’ve held government positions. Leaders from Women Impacting Public Policy’s headquarters in Washington D.C. will discuss how business women can become involved and politically active. Moderator: Mary Kramer, publisher of Crain's Detroit Business. Speaker: Barbara Kasoff, president, CEO and co-founder of WIPP. Panelists: Jennifer Bisceglie, president of Interos; Nicole Nystrom, CEO of Midwest Strategy Group; and Debbie Dingell, president of A2 Strategies. $35. Click here to register.

• Feb. 13: "Behind the Drywall" Tour. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The Phoenix House, 4675 Arkona Road, Saline. Architectural Resource and Meadowlark Builders are teaming up to present the next installment of their Behind the Drywall Tour series of LEED Platinum homes. The new home is near zero energy and features solar panels, geothermal heating and cooling, and a plethora of other advanced elements. Free. Interested parties can sign up for the tour by going to www.behindthedrywall.com or calling (734) 332-1500.

• Feb. 17: Lunch Ann Arbor Marketing meeting. 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Conor O'Neill, 318 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. Topic: Decision Making and Randomness in Marketing. Presenter: Mike Kessler, Workantile Exchange. For more information, e-mail info@la2m.com.

• Feb. 24: Lunch Ann Arbor Marketing meeting. 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Conor O'Neill, 318 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. Topic: Lessons Learned in Blogging: How to Build a Better Blog. Presenter: Christopher Rizzo, Online Tech. For more information, e-mail info@la2m.com.

• March 3: Lunch Ann Arbor Marketing meeting. 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Conor O'Neill, 318 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. Topic: How to Brand Your Business Using Social Media. Presenter: David Kiley, ICON Creative Technologies. For more information, e-mail info@la2m.com.

• March 10: Lunch Ann Arbor Marketing meeting. 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Conor O'Neill, 318 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. Topic: Managing the Public Conversation: Comment Moderation. Presenter: Edward Vielmetti, AnnArbor.com. For more information, e-mail info@la2m.com.

• March 17: Lunch Ann Arbor Marketing meeting. 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Conor O'Neill, 318 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. Topic: “Zag” by Marty Neumeier. Presenter: Scott Hauman, Daggerfin. For more information, e-mail info@la2m.com.

• March 24: Lunch Ann Arbor Marketing meeting. 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Conor O'Neill, 318 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. Topic: Engaging a Target Market / Graduating from User Traffic to User Advocate. Presenter: Shauna Nicholson, Entrepreneur. For more information, e-mail info@la2m.com.

• March 31: Lunch Ann Arbor Marketing meeting. 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Conor O'Neill, 318 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. Topic: Social Marketing and Online Consumer Reviews. Presenter: Joel Vergun, AV Consulting. For more information, e-mail info@la2m.com.

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