You met several fascinating women at the WXW May Forum11, now what?
The Women’s Exchange of Washtenaw hosts unique events throughout the year where women business leaders come together to talk through their issues as well as share experiences and ideas. WXW events, such as the Annual May Forum, provide women business leaders with an opportunity to meet other business leaders. Keeping the conversation going after the event is the key to building lasting...
Read MoreDon’t Waste Time Feeling Guilty
Note: This is a guest blog post from Marisa Smith, President and Founder of the Whole Brain Group. I always feel guilty when I leave for a conference – is it going to be worth the expense and the time away from the office? Should I really be spending time and money “working on the business” when there are so many other pressing concerns in my inbox? I recently attend the Inc...
Read MoreHow to Small Talk for Successful Business Networking
Do you dread receptions, banquets, and other business-related social events? Do you struggle to make meaningful, long-term connections at work? You’re not alone. Many of us are apprehensive about these situations, because most of us either loathe entering rooms where we don’t know anyone or dislike spending time with people we don’t know well. With a little practice and use of these helpful...
Read More5 Signs of Spring
Stores have outdoor furniture displays and everything you could possibly need for your yard including supplies, flowers and soil. Snow & Sunshine in the same week. Spring in Michigan is known for drastic weather changes. New spring clothes have arrived at retail stores and sales on winter clothes have begun. Dairy Queen is open. The WXW Garden Party is today from 4:30pm – 7pm at the Ann...
Read MoreTop 5 Networking Tips
The Women’s Exchange of Washtenaw (WXW) and the Women Lawyer’s Association of Michigan(WLAM) are hosting a networking event on Thursday, April 21st. To help ease the anxiety of networking, listed below are 5 helpful tips. Be prepared! Bring your business cards, name tag, schedule/calendar, pen and anything else you may need. Act like the host. Pretend the event is your own party and be...
Read MorePotential! High School Exhibition at the Ann Arbor Art Center
The Ann Arbor Art Center is once again showcasing the artwork of the area’s most talented high school students. The work of Washtenaw County high school artists is being displayed in the juried exhibition entitled Potential! now thru May 8, 2011. Potential! is displaying work that clearly demonstrates achievements in creativity and transcends the usual class projects and assignments. Seniors...
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