October, 2011

Network Like a Superstar!
Thursday, November 17
Eagle Crest Golf Clubhouse
1275 South Huron Street, Ypsilanti
11:30am – 2:00pm

Cost: $25

Premier Sponsor:

 Agenda:

11:30 – 12:00: Arrival, Registration and Lunch
12:00 – 2:00: Welcome, Program and Close

In business, it’s not just what you know, it’s WHO you know. Back by popular demand, it’s WXW’s second speed-networking event. Meet the area’s business leaders and engage in meaningful dialogue – in just 3 minutes. Bring at least 50 business cards and be ready to meet new people, make connections, and maybe even swap a few referrals.

The speed networking event will start and end with a mini-workshop that will help you to jumpstart your networking know-how.

• Do you ever feel that you just don’t know what to say or how to start that first conversation? 
• Do you meet new people, but aren’t sure how to follow-up after?

At this mini-workshop, you will gain new tools to add to your toolbox on how to get started with the small talk that leads to the real conversation. You will also learn how to keep the conversation going.

Join WXW and networking superstar, Megan Crosbie, for this fun and fast-moving event! 

Mini-Workshop Facilitator

Megan Crosbie

A graduate of Eastern Michigan University, Megan Crosbie is the Marketing Coordinator for the Charles Reinhart Company Realtors, Ann Arbor’s market leader. Megan is on the Board of Directors of Ele’s Place and serves as Secretary on the Board of Directors of the Women’s Exchange of Washtenaw. In addition, Megan is the organizer of YP Underground, a local networking group for young professionals.

Location Sponsor: Eagle Crest Conference Center

Leading Ladies – Take Charge!
Thursday, October 20
Eagle Crest Conference Center
1275 South Huron Street, Ypsilanti
3:00pm – 5:30pm

Cost: $25

Premier Sponsor:

Agenda:

3:00 – 3:30: Arrival and Registration
3:30 – 5:30: Welcome, Workshop and Close
5:30 – 6:30: Networking Happy Hour

Please join WXW and presenter Vicki Baker, Ph.D. for an interactive workshop designed for leaders (and aspiring leaders!) at all levels. In this workshop, you’ll learn:

1. The top 4 mistakes all leaders make (and how to avoid them), and
2. How to tap into your “inner leader.”

You’ll work in small groups to discuss common leadership mistakes, and then as a larger group to identify common themes and action steps to avoid making these mistakes. Our emphasis will be on women leaders in the workplace and at home. We’ll then use this information to identify ways to tap into your “inner leader.”
You’ll walk away with an individual action plan to implement in your daily life.
Following the workshop, please join us for a networking Happy Hour to extend the conversation!

Workshop Presenter: Vicki Baker
Vicki Baker is an Assistant Professor of Economics and Management at Albion College in Albion, Michigan. She teaches Management, Organizational Behavior, Consulting, Leadership, and a first year experience called Lessons Learned at “The Office”. She recently served as the Interim Director of the Gerstacker Institute, Albion College’s honors program in business. Prior to joining Albion College in August 2007, Vicki was an Instructor of Management & Organization at the Smeal College of Business at Penn State University for three years. Her research focuses on doctoral student development/learning, developmental networks and mentoring, and ethical and moral decision making.

Trendsetter Sponsor: Eastern Michigan University Professional Programs and Training

Location Sponsor: Eagle Crest Conference Center