Nancy Bishop'sAnn Arbor Living
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Associations and ClubsAmerican Business Women's Association:- Mary Shindell, 417–7036 Provides opportunities for
leadership, education, networking, and national recognition. Annual craft show
(Nov. 5, 2005, at Pioneer High School) to raise funds for college scholarships.
Meets third Tues. 6 p.m., Weber’s Inn, 3050 Jackson. Annual dues: national $50,
local $18, plus fee for dinner each meeting. Reservations required. Ann Arbor Ad Club:- 332–9033 Programs, events, and other
support for advertising and marketing specialists. Encourages student
participation in advertising; recognizes excellence in advertising. Meets
Sept.–May, third Wed. 5:45–7 p.m. (cocktails at 5 p.m.), IT Zone / SPARK
Central, 330 E. Liberty (Michigan Square Bldg.). Free for members, $38 for
nonmembers, $20 for students. Reservations required. Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce:- 425 S. Main, suite 103 [map]
Networking opportunities,
seminars, member discounts, health care programs. Governmental advocacy and
monitoring legislation that affects local business. Programs for home-based
businesses. Publishes Ann Arbor Chamber B2B, the Ann Arbor Atlas, and the Ann
Arbor Business Directory. Dues based on number of employees. Ann Arbor Litho Club:- Local printers club.
Focuses on new technology through seminars and presentations. Raises funds for
the Ann Arbor Graphic Arts Memorial Fund and local high schools. Meets
Sept.–Apr., third Wed. 6:30 p.m., at Weber’s Inn, 3050 Jackson. Golf outing in
May. Annual dues $25; includes monthly bulletin. Association for Women in Computing:- Association for Women in
Computing. For women in information technology careers. Meets twice a month for
lunch and coordinates monthly programs. Institute of Management Accountants:-
Local chapter of
organization for financial professionals. Meets monthly, Sept.–Nov. & Jan.–May,
for professional development and dinner meetings with speakers. National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees:-
County chapter of national
organization protects and assists with earned benefits of federal employees.
Open to active and retired federal employees and spouses. Meets second Mon.
noon, Americana Coney Island, 5800 Michigan. National Association of Career Women:-
Local chapter of
organization providing networking and professional development activities. Lunch
meetings third Wed. 11:45 a.m.–1:15 p.m., Weber’s Inn, 3050 Jackson. New Enterprise Forum:- 425 S. Main, suite 103 [map]
Links entrepreneurs to
resources. Meets Jan.–July & Sept.–Nov., third Thurs., registration 5 p.m.
Meetings free to members, $20 for nonmembers. SCORE (Counselors to America's Small Businesses):- 425 S. Main, suite 103 [map]
Members provide free and
confidential counseling and mentoring to entrepreneurs, start-ups, established
businesses, and nonprofit organizations. Sponsored by the federal Small Business
Administration. By appointment Mon.–Fri. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Women Business Owners of Southeastern Michigan:- P.O. Box 1936, AA 48106 Networking group for women
entrepreneurs. Meets first Tues. 6:30 p.m., Lake Forest Golf Club, 3110
Ellsworth. Meetings free to members, $10 for nonmembers. Annual dues $55. |
Other Nancy Bishop Websites:
NancyBishop.com;
NancyBishop.net;
NancyBishopHomes.com.
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