• Today: Michigan Energy Forum presents: Renewable Portfolio Standards. 5-7 p.m. SPARK Central, 330 E. Liberty, Ann Arbor. What are Renewable Energy Portfolio Standards? How do changes in these impact the utility industry? To learn the answers to these and other questions, be sure to register now for this interesting and current program. The Michigan Energy Forum is the new name of the Energy Technology Forum. Free. Click here to register.

• 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.

• April 6: April's First Tuesday Breakfast. 7:30-9 a.m. Morris Lawrence Building, Washtenaw Community College, 4800 E. Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor. April Speaker is Anya Dale, Economic Development & Energy Specialist at the Department of Economic Development & Energy. $15 for chamber of commerce members, $20 for non-members. $5 extra charge applies if you do not register before the event. To register, call 734-482-4920 ext. 21 or e-mail katie@ypsichamber.org.

• April 6: Non-Profits Workshop: Fundraising in a Tough Economy. 4:30 p.m. Sandler Training Center, 501 Avis Drive, Ann Arbor. For directors, staff, and board members of non-profits - Workshop is especially designed to help volunteers and employees of non-profits learn to be more effective and efficient at maintaining, seeking and gaining more donations for their organizations, in a tough economy. Free, but reservations are required. For more information, call 734-821-4830 ext. 2.

• April 7: Lunch Ann Arbor Marketing meeting. 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Conor O'Neill's, 318 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. Topic: Ways to Market to Non Profits. Presenter: Amanda Uhle, 826michigan. For more information, e-mail info@la2m.com.

• April 16: Saline Salutes. Registration starts at 5:15 p.m., awards program starts at 6:30 p.m. Saline High School, 1300 Campus Parkway, Saline. The Saline Chamber of Commerce will present citizen of the year, lifetime achievement and George A. Anderson Vision awards. Event includes entertainment, a strolling buffet and a 'Youth of the Year' presentation by the Saline Youth Council. RSVP by April 9 to 734-429-4494.

• May 11-12: Michigan Growth Capital Symposium. Registration starts at 11 a.m. May 11. Marriott Eagle Crest, 1275 S. Huron St., Ypsilanti. Premier equity event for leaders in the venture capital investment world to connect with entrepreneurs, startups and emerging growth companies that are actively searching for partners and funding. For more information, visit www.michigangcs.com.

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