Events for March 2015
Howell Area Chamber of Commerce
Mar 3    Livingston Economic Club Luncheon
Emmy award winning investigative journalist Sharyl Attkisson, based in Washington D.C., is set to speak at the March 3 Livingston Economic Club luncheon, set for 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, at the Johnson Center at Cleary University, 3750 Cleary Drive, Howell.

Attkisson, formerly of CBS News, wrote the New York Times bestseller “Stonewalled: My Fight For the Truth Against the Forces of Obstruction, Intimidation and Harassment in Obama’s Washington” (Harper Collins, 2014) to address the unseen influences of corporations and special interests on daily news. Attkisson holds no prisoners, reporting equally about Democrats and Republicans, profits and non-profits.
Date: March 3, 2015
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Location: The Johnson Center at Cleary University
3750 Cleary Drive
Howell
Contact: Grace Farley at 517.586.3002
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, March 3
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Tickets are $45 per person, including lunch.

Register here.

Sponsorships and group rates are available by contacting Grace Farley at 517.586.3002.
Mar 4    ChamberConnect
ChamberConnect allows members to meet and establish valuable business connections in a time-efficient manner. The dynamic format includes company overviews, a chance to "power-mingle" with one-on-one introductions and the opportunity to exchange critical business information. Members are asked to bring business cards and will receive a list of all attendees and their contact information.
 
Want to host an upcoming ChamberConnect to help market your business? Contact Michelle Tokan for details.
Date: March 4, 2015
Time: 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Website: http://howell.org
Location: We're So Tired Tires
2440 W. Highland Rd., Ste. 104
Howell
 
Contact: Michelle Tokan
phone:517.546.3920
fax:517.546.4115
EMail: mtokan@howell.org
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, March 4
3:45 - 5 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Members: $10.00
Non-member/Guests: $25.00 
Mar 4    Young Professionals Mixer
Are you a young professional? Do you employ young professionals at your place of business? Join us for a casual evening of networking, aimed at professionals in their 20's and 30's. Meet fellow chamber members and colleagues in a relaxed after-hours environment.

Bring your business cards to exchange and grow your network.
 
Date: March 4, 2015
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.howell.org
Location: Aubree's Pizzeria & Grill
4433 E. Grand River
Howell
Contact: Karly Lanehart
EMail: klanehart@howell.org
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, March 4
5 - 7 p.m.
Fees/Admission: No charge to attend
Mar 10    Good Morning Livingston
During March's Good Morning Livingston, you'll learn about the largest construction project in Michigan is under way at Michigan State University as the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) takes shape. The FRIB will be a new national user facility for nuclear science, funded by the Department of Energy Office of Science (DOE-SC), Michigan State University (MSU), and the State of Michigan.

Operated by MSU, FRIB will provide intense beams of rare isotopes (short-lived nuclei not normally found on Earth). FRIB will enable scientists to make discoveries about the properties of these rare isotopes in order to better understand the physics of nuclei, nuclear astrophysics, fundamental interactions, and applications for society.

The event begins at 7:30 a.m. at The Johnson Center at Cleary University, 3750 Cleary Dr. in Howell.

Tickets are $20 for members in advance and $25 at the door. Non-members/guests are $30. You can save time at registration and get a pass to use to bring along a client or co-worker to a program when you purchase a subscription to Good Morning Livingston.

To ensure a seat -- and save time -- register today. Subscriptions are transferable, so if you're unable to attend, your company can still benefit.Your subscription gets you all the GML programs in the series. Click here for registration information.
 
Date: March 10, 2015
Time: 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Website: http://www.howell.org
Location: The Johnson Center at Cleary University
3750 Cleary Dr.
Howell
Contact: Janie Willsmore
EMail: jwillsmore@howell.org
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, March 10
7:30 - 9 a.m.
Fees/Admission: Members, pre-registered: $20
Members, at the door: $25
Non-Members/Guests: $30
Please note, reservations are binding
 
Mar 11    Know Your Numbers
Keys to Using Financial Statements to Maximize Cash Flow and Increase Access to Capital

Presented by SBDC of Michgian.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Experienced business owners and key staff who want to have a better understanding of how to use their financial statements in business decisions.

TOPICS INCLUDE:
•    Identify opportunities and challenges with your balance sheet and income statement
•    Discuss the proven ways to increase your company’s cash flow
•    Apply breakeven analysis to improve decision making
•    Understand and plan the working capital to support your growth
•    Strengthen the partnership with your lender
Date: March 11, 2015
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Howell Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation Building
123 E. Washington St.
Howell    
Contact: Karly Lanehart
EMail: klanehart@howell.org
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, March 11
Registration 8:30 AM
Event 9:00 AM - 12:oo PM
Fees/Admission: This is a FREE Event.
Mar 11    LEG UP!
Paul Samways, CPA/CDFM, of Livingston Business Advisors will talk about How to Save Money on Your Taxes Without Going to Jail.

There will be a cash bar and light refreshments. We look forward to seeing you January 14!

This meeting will have plenty of meaningful content, and everyone in attendance always benefits from the networking and business relationships that generate from the Leg Up! sessions.

Leg Up! is open to the public and there is plenty of free parking available on our campus.
 
Date: March 11, 2015
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.howell.org
Location: The Johnson Center at Cleary University
3750 Cleary Dr.
Howell
Contact: Pat Convery
EMail: pconvery@howell.org
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, March 11
5:30 p.m
.
Fees/Admission: No charge.
Light Refreshments.
Cash Bar.
Mar 12    Referral Group 2
Date: March 12, 2015
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: Small Conference Room
Howell Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation Building
123 E. Washington Street
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, March 12
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Mar 18    Lunch & Learn

Getting the Most Out of LinkedIn - An overview for Professionals

Presented by Amanda Johnson and Matt Hall of MLive Media Group.

Please complete the instructions on this form before you attend Lunch & Learn.

Date: March 18, 2015
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.howell.org
Location: Howell Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation Bldg.
123 E. Washington St.   
Howell
Contact: Pat Convery
EMail: pconvery@howell.org
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, March 18
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Fees/Admission: $20 per person
Includes lunch and materials

Lunch & Learn is a program of the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Mar 19    New Member Welcome
New Member Welcome is an opportunity for you to acquaint yourself with beneficial chamber services that can help you get the most out of your membership investment and begin building valuable relationships. network with other members over light refreshments, meet chamber staff, receive an overview of chamber programs and events, and share information about your business with the group.  Bring your business cards and current event information to share.
Date: March 19, 2015
Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Website: http://www.howell.org
Location: Howell Area Chamber of Commerce
123 E. Washington St.
Howell
Contact: Kim Esper
EMail: kesper@howell.org
Date/Time Details:

Thursday, March 19
3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

Fees/Admission: No charge, please RSVP at howell.org
Mar 20    Multi-Chamber Mixer
Meet & Greet

Tour new Heart of Howell, network at multi-chamber mixer

See the new Heart of Howell Business Complex during the multi-chamber networking event set for 7:30-9 a.m. Friday, March 20. Members from the Howell, Hartland and Brighton chambers will get together at this free event, which will feature coffee, light breakfast fare, door prizes and networking. 2Fogs Pub in the basement of the project will also be open with a cash bar.

RSVP to the Howell chamber at chamber@howell.org, or call (517) 546-3920.
Date: March 20, 2015
Time: 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: Heart of Howell Building
120 W. Grand River  - Please enter through the back alley side
Downtown Howell on Grand River

 
Contact: Howell Area Chamber of Commerce 517.546.3920
EMail: chamber@howell.org
Date/Time Details: Friday, March 20
7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Fees/Admission: No charge to attend
Complimentary beverages and a continental breakfast
Mar 25    Golf Classic Committee
Golf Classic Committee meeting
Committee members are asked to RSVP to Kim Esper
Date: March 25, 2015
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: Howell Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation Building
123 E. Washington St.
Howell, MI  48843 
Contact: Kim Esper 517.546.3920 kesper@howell.org
EMail: kesper@howell.org
Date/Time Details: 9-10:30 a.m.
 
Mar 26    Referral Group 2
Date: March 26, 2015
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: Large Conference Room
Howell Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation Building
123 E. Washington Street
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, March 26
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.