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    Help Us Help Haiti – Saturday, Feb 20

    Rebekah Meyer has invited you to:
    Help Us Help Haiti
    A $5 Donation will get you a purse!
    Saturday, February 20, 2010, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
    A Rebekah Rosa Handbag Co event
    Hosted by A Fundraiser for Haiti Foundation Against Poverty
    Frontline Church
    4411 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

    Open Positions in Chapter

    Here is a list of some open positions in our chapter. This list is not complete so if your profession is not listed it may still be open for membership. Please contact us for more information.

    Visitor’s Lunch & Client Appreciation – Feb 5

    Hosted by The Business Driven Network

    Friday, Feb 5, 2010 (12:00 PM to 1:30 PM)
    Pietro’s Back Door Pizzeria
    2729 Birchcrest Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI

    Please join us for a networking lunch where you will meet small business men & women from all over the Grand Rapids area. The cost for this lunch is $12 for a 3 course family style meal. Advance registration is suggested as space is limited! Payment can be made at the door the day of the event.

    The Business Driven Network is a BNI chapter located in Grand Rapids, MI. BNI is the largest business networking organization in the world, offering members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and most importantly, business referrals.

    We look forward to meeting you & learning more about your business! Please do not hesitate to call or email us with any questions!

    Questions contact Rebekah Meyer: (616) 340-1483 or rmeyer@rebekahrosahandbags.com

    You can sign-up here:
    http://www.socializr.com/event/143304547

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    Grand Rapids Chamber Summer School Opportunity

    July 29 Back to the Books:  Is going back to school in your future?  Brett Blythe of Northwood University will share information on searching for the right school, transferability, financial aid, tuition reimbursement, and more as you decide if heading back into the classroom is for you.
    Time: Noon – 1:30 pm
    Location: Chamber Offices, 111 Pearl St NW – Google Map
    Cost: Free for Chamber Members, must pre-register, please bring your own lunch.

    Visitor's Day

    The Business Driven Network Chapter is hosting a joint Visitor’s Day.  Please join us Thursday, May 14 at 7:00 am at the Celebration Cinema North in the Wave Room.

    We will not be having our meeting on Friday, May 15 and will resume on Friday, May 22.

    Upcoming BNI Training Opportunities….

    Membership Success Program (MSP) is required for all new members and is a great refresher for seasoned members who want to brush up on networking skills.  The next classes are FRI- 4/17/09 7:30 -10:30 am or THU – 4/23/09 7:00 – 10:00 pm.

    Advanced Training on One-to-One Dance Cards is offered for all members who have attended MSP on Mon – 4/20/09 from 7:30 – 10:30 am.

    Support Team Training: for Membership Committee/Visitor Host/Education Coordinator is offered on Mon April 20 or Fri April 24 both from 7:30- 10:30 am.

    Please contact Karen Brittner at 616-455-6301  or register at www.bni-mi.com

     

    Advanced Training

    "Let's Play Dress Up" Open House & Clearance Event

    Your Invited…….
    Arm Candy of Grand Rapids
    2nd Annual - ”Let’s Play Dress Up” Open House & Clearance

    Friday January 30th
    5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
     
    Located at:
    1038 10 Mile Rd NE
    Comstock Park, MI  49321

     
    Please R.S.V.P. by January 26th – Space is limited
    R.S.V.P. with number of guests now 

    Play dress up with
    Arm Candy & our partners:
     
    Cheveux the Salon – Hair
    Evermore Studios – Photography
    Mary Kay Cosmetics – Make up
    Shadow Images – Henna
    Karyn DeKaiser Moulton – Custom Jewelry
     
    (Some services will charge a small fee)
     
    PLUS!!!  All purses will be marked down to their lowest prices of the year!
    Door Prizes & More!!!! 

    Tuesday, January 27 – Wine Tasting & Refreshments starting at 7pm

    I would like to invite all my fellow BDN members to the client appreciation event I am hosting at Robinette’s. The evening is to thank my clients for their business but is also appropriate to express my thanks to my fellow BDN members for their trust and referrals. Anybody, member or not, is welcome.
     
    Please mark your calendar for:
     
    When: Tuesday, January 27, 2009
    What: Wine Tasting & Refreshments starting at 7pm
    Where: Robinette’s Apple Haus & Winery: 3142 4 Mile Rd NE, Grand Rapids (Corner of East Beltline & 4 Mile Rd)
    Please call and confirm your attendance with Karla @ 363-0689.
    Hope to see you there,
    Bob

    Search Engines Trump Yellow Pages

    It looks like search engines have officially trumped the Yellow Pages when it comes to customers looking for local businesses. Full Article

    If you would like to learn more about search engine marketing for your business, please call me at (616) 481-3985   Tom Dana

    A Woman's Journey Workshop – Fitness – Finance – Fashion

    Saturday, November 8th, 2008   9am-Noon

    Location: Better Life Unlimited, 168 Louis Campau Promenade NW – Grand Rapids

    (On the 2nd floor above Z’s Restaurant)

    3 Separate Workshops Followed by a lunch based in Nutrition

    • FITNESS – Laura Armenta of Armenta Studios
    • FINANCE – Bob Maloof of Edward Jones & Mindy Perks of the Hartford
    • FASHION – Rebekah Meyer of Arm Candy of G.R., Susan Walborn of YT Galleria, Jayme Hill of Cheveux the Salon & Karen deKaiser Moulton of Trousseau Nouveau

    Tickets are $10 in advance – The proceeds will benefit: YWCA – Domestic Abuse Hotline


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