Up and coming; Mark your calender with these regional business events

Detroiter, Sept, 2007

September 15

Cattle Baron's Ball

Presented by: American Cancer Society The 5th annual Cattle Baron's Ball has raised nearly $4.5 million to fund the lifesaving mission of the American Cancer Society since its inception in 2003. Call (248) 557-5353 for more information.

September 20

Good Schools in Detroit: Helping Your Business Make the Grade

Join us and lend your support as we visit high-performing schools. The free event will be held from 8:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. the Lodge Elementary and Cornerstone School.

September 24

Membership Maximizer

Presented by: Detroit Regional Chamber Attend this member orientation to learn how too maximize your annual investment in the cahmber. The event will be held from 5:30-7:30 pm at Andiamo restaruant in West Bloomfield Visit www.detroitchamber.com/events for more information.

September 25

CEO Outlook

Presented by: Detroit Regional Chamber The free event will take place from 8:30 -10 a.m. at the Detroit Regional Chamber. Open exclusively to Silver and Gold level members and Chamber Board of Directors. Elliot Joseph, president and CEO of St. John Health (SJH) will discuss his 12-month strategy and outlook for SJH. visit www.detroitchamber.com/events for more information.

September 26

Employment Expo

Presented by: Oakland University and Lawrence Technological University Employers seeking college students majoring in engineering and computer science can get the best of two worlds at Oakland University and Lawrence Technology University's employment expo in September. The combined job expo will be held on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester on Sept. 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with personal interviews to follow from at 3 p.m. For more information, call (248) 370-3255.

September 27

Sales on The Isle: Fundraiser for Junior Achievement (JA)

Presented by: Junior Achievement of Southeastern Michigan The Sales on The Isle fundraiser will include authentic ethnic food, beveraged and dance instructors. Unique art pieces will be on display and for sale by a local Latino artist. For more information, call(313) 962-5687.

September 27 & 28

Hispanic Business Expo

Presented by: Hispanic Business Alliance The event will be held at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center. For more information, visit www.hispanicbusinessexpe.org or call (313) 962-6422

October 3

Good Schools in Detroit: Helping Your Business Make the Grade

Join the Detroit Regional Chamber and the Skillman Foundation as we visit high-performing schools. This free event takes place from 8:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. at the University Preparatory School

October 3

Cbeyond Launch

Cbeyond, a leading IP-based managed services provider, is celebrating its official launch in the Detroit area with a breakfast buffet at Automation Alley and a $20,000 Detroit Small Business Communications Makeover Contest. It will be held 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Atirum at Automation Alley: 2675 Bellingham Dr.Cbeyond CEO Jim Geiger, Governer Jennifre Granholm and many others will be in attendance. RSVP today to secure your spot:www.cbeyond.net/detroitlaunch.

October 4

Innovation Michigan 2007-Celebrating Michigan's Most Innovative Companies

Presented by: Oakland Business Review

This event will be held from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Henry Ford in Dearborn, Michigan. The keynote speaker is Carah Miller Caldicott, co-author of a new book, "Innovate like Edison". The cost is $50,00. Register online at: www.regonline.com/innovation.> October 5

Energy & the New Era

Presented by: Detroit Regional Chamber Join the Chamber on Oct. 10 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. for an energy discussion with the president of Shell Oil Company, John Hofmeister. The event will be held at the Chamber (One Woodward Ave. 19th floor). For more information, contact Beverly Maddox at (3:13) 596-0343.

October 10

Small Business Conference

Join us and learn the latest business practices and trends affecting your bottom line. The event will be held 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Troy Marriott Hotel. Early bird rate (on or before September 14th): Members-S99, Non-members -$129. After September 14th:Members-$119, Non-members-$149. On-site registration: Members and non-members-$169. Visit www.detroitchamber.com/events for more information.

October 25

Get Your Body & Business in Shape

Presented by: NAWBO

The expo, held at the Southfield Town Center, includes exhibits from 10.00 am-3:00pm.

Breakout sessions will be held 3:15pm-5:00pm and feature medical screenings and business support, personal health (fitness, weight management & medical screenings) and business health (marketing, finance, networking). For more information, emailasmarshall@nawbogdc.org.

November 5

MIHEA Career Fair

Presented by: Michigan Hospitality Educators Alliance

Hospitality Companies can register online at www.mihea.org for this one-day hospitality career fair. Recruit for full time, part time and intenship positions. The event runs Bam-5pm at the Eberhard Center in Grand Rapids, Ml. For more information, contact Julie Doyle, president of MIHEA at doylej@ferris.edu.

Nov. 7 & 8