Events for February 2016
Howell Area Chamber of Commerce
Feb 3    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: February 3, 2016
Time: 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Website: http://howell.org
Location: Howell Public Schools
Highlander Restaurant at Howell High School
1200 W. Grand River Ave.
Howell, MI 48843
 
Contact: Michelle Tokan
phone:517.546.3920
fax:517.546.4115
EMail: mtokan@howell.org
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, February 3
3:45 - 5 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Members: $10.00
Non-member/Guests: $25.00 
Feb 9    Good Morning Livingston

"Where is Michigan on the Path to Reinvention?"

Speakers: John Bebow, President and CEO of The Center for Michigan, and Doug Rothwell, President and CEO of Business Leaders for Michigan

Both speakers were directly involved with successfully launching governor Snyder’s administration. They will each bring their perspective on what successes, challenges and defeats Michigan has experienced in the area of economic recovery, exports, talent attraction, education, roads and transportation, budget priorities and more.

www.businessleadersformichigan.com
www.thecenterformichigan.net




Chamber Members: Save time at registration when you purchase an annual subscription to Good Morning Livingston, and receive a program coupon to share. Subscriptions are transferable. Your $160 subscription gets you all eight GML programs in the series. Prorated subscriptions are available. Past subscribers must re-submit a new form each year.
Date: February 9, 2016
Time: 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Website: http://www.howell.org
Location: The Johnson Center at Cleary University
3725 Cleary Drive
Howell
Contact: Janie Willsmore
EMail: jwillsmore@howell.org
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, February 9
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
 
Feb 10    Referral Group 1
Howell Chamber members work together to help each other grow in business by meeting regularly, sharing best business practices and bringing each other referrals for warm business leads.

Sandy Rachwal, Beauchamp Water Treatment & Supply – Facilitator
Sue Hansen, Howell Carnegie District Library – Co-Facilitator
Date: February 10, 2016
Time: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Website: http://howell.org
Location: Cleary University
Chrysler Hall Room 205
3750 Cleary Dr., Howell, MI  48843
Contact: Kim Esper
EMail: kesper@howell.org
Date/Time Details: Second and Fourth Wednesdays, 8:30 am - 10:00 am.
Feb 11    2016 Guide Distribution
Howell Chamber Guide Distribution Kick-off!  You choose the members you want to make contact with and deliver their 2016 guide and membership information to them.  You can include your business materials in the packets you deliver!  Doors open at 8:45 - hot breakfast provided courtesy of the 2016 Premier Guide Sponsor:  Hartland Insurance Agency.
Date: February 11, 2016
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://www.howell.org
Location: Howell Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation Building
123 E. Washington St.
Howell
Contact: Kim Esper
EMail: kesper@howell.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday, February 11
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Fees/Admission: For members only.  There is no charge for members to participate.
Feb 24    How to Start Your Startup (a LegUP Event)
How to Start Your Startup (a LegUP Event)

What's holding you back from launching your business?
How do you know people are ready to pay for your products or services?
Do you have what you need to start a start-up?

Learn from local experts at How to Start Your Startup, an intensive LegUP Livingston workshop designed to help people turn their ideas into businesses. You will learn how to test your ideas, build your business model, and identify the best strategy for success. The workshop is FREE, the information is priceless!

If you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a start-up founder, or a small business owner exploring new ideas, you need to attend.

The experts on hand at the event will include:
  • Darren Johnston, executive business coach at Continuous Improvement Coaching
  • Dr. Marlo Rencher, executive director at the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Cleary University
  • Grace Farley, MBA/JD, instructor and director at Cleary University
  • Charlie Penner, regional director of the Michigan Small Business Development Center
  • Todd Van Appledorn, Microloan officer at Great Lakes Women's Business Council
  • Nancy Dubay, president of CEI Medical Communications and founder of Kiyo, LLC
Date: February 24, 2016
Time: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Website: http://www.leguplivingston.com
Location: The Johnson Center at Cleary University
3725 Cleary Drive
Howell, MI 48843
Contact: Please RSVP to Legup@cleary.edu. For more information about this and other LegUP Livingston events, go to www.leguplivingston.com or contact Dr. Marlo Rencher at 517.295.4008.
EMail: Legup@cleary.edu
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, February 24, 2016
8:00 to 10:00 a.m.
Fees/Admission: Free Workshop
Feb 24    Referral Group 1
Howell Chamber members work together to help each other grow in business by meeting regularly, sharing best business practices and bringing each other referrals for warm business leads.

Sandy Rachwal, Beauchamp Water Treatment & Supply – Facilitator
Sue Hansen, Howell Carnegie District Library – Co-Facilitator
Date: February 24, 2016
Time: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Website: http://howell.org
Location: Cleary University
Chrysler Hall Room 205
3750 Cleary Dr., Howell, MI  48843
Contact: Kim Esper
EMail: kesper@howell.org
Date/Time Details: Second and Fourth Wednesdays, 8:30 am - 10:00 am.
Feb 24    Referral Group Info Mtg 2-14-16

Learn all about the power of referral groups in building your business. The objectives of a referral group are for its members to get to know one another well enough to feel comfortable referring each other, to gain business, and to establish valuable personal and business connections.

As with most chamber member referral groups, each business category is represented by only one member. This means, for example, that there would be only one butcher, only one baker, and only one candlestick maker allowed to join.

There is no fee to attend this event. RSVPs are requested.
A pizza lunch will be served.

To RSVP for the meeting, click the "Register Now" button above, contact the chamber at 517.546.3920, or email chamber@howell.org.
Date: February 24, 2016
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://howell.org
Location: Howell Area Chamber of Commerce
123 E. Washington St.
Howell
Contact: Kim Esper
EMail: kesper@howell.org
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, Feb 24, 2016
12 noon
Fees/Admission: There is no fee to attend this event. RSVPs are requested.
Feb 24    Multi-Chamber YP Mixer
Multi Chamber Young Professionals Mixer
In coordination with Brighton's AXIS

The Young Professionals group of the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a multi-chamber mixer 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, in the Lobby Bar at Crystal Gardens – Livingston, 5768 E. Grand River Ave. in Howell.

The event is aimed at young professionals in their 20s and 30s. If you are a young professional, or if you know one who would enjoy this event, be sure to register or spread the word.

There is no charge for the mixer. Be sure to bring business cards.

For more information, contact the chamber at 517.546.3920.
Date: February 24, 2016
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Crystal Gardens - Livingston
5768 E. Grand River Ave., Howell, MI
Lobby Bar
EMail: kesper@howell.org
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, February 24, 2016
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Fees/Admission: There is no charge for the mixer.