Downriver and Detroit Business Association

DADBA August 2008

8/2 - Join us August 2nd @ 7pm for our monthly potluck dinner. Bring a dish to pass, whatever you are drinking and your significant other!
 
8/5- Informal Business Roundtable (IBR) ~ Join us at the DADBA Office (located at 2011 Oak Street in Wyandotte) every Tuesday night from 7-9pm. We discuss topics and ways to improve our business every week. Topic this week :  New Marketing Ideas for the Fall Season
 
8/6 - Breakfast Meeting.   This meeting starts at 7:30am.   This meeting will be held at Mc Donald's located at 10945 Allen Road in Allen Park.
 
8/7 - Join Chef Brian @ the DADBA Firehouse for BBQ Bootcamp #3 Class. Class begins @ 6pm and will til 8pm. For more information contact Chef Brian @ 734.281.4042 or diningin@wyan.org.  You can also get more info @ www.dininginpcs.com
 
8/9 - How to start a successful business workshop  - For anyone thinking about starting a new business this is a workshop you don't want to miss.
We'll be covering every step you need to take for creating a successful new business.  Seating is very limited. Workshop is from 10 AM - 12 Noon  The program is $20. Call Mark Fromm at 734-552-8082 to reserve your seat.  If you know someone who's looking to start a business let them know about this workshop. It's vital that they do it right to avoid failure in today's market.
 
8/9 - Make Over Madness  with Arbonne-  Come and learn Professional Make-up tips from the best!   Whatever the look it is you are going for, perhaps it's the
Audrey Hepburn look or Smokey Summer Eye we have something for everyone!  To make your reservation call Karen Steele at 734-341-2211  Ba

 8/12- Informal Business Roundtable (IBR) ~ Join us at the DADBA Office (located at 2011 Oak Street in Wyandotte) every Tuesday night from 7-9pm. We discuss topics and ways to improve our business every week. Topic this week : Controlling Your Business Expenses
 
8/13 - Open Networking Event.  This meeting starts at 5:30pm.  This meeting will be held at Stix Martini & Cigar Bar (14312 Pennsylvania Rd in Southgate)
 
 
 8/19 -  Informal Business Roundtable (IBR) ~ Join us at the DADBA Office (located at 2011 Oak Street in Wyandotte) every Tuesday night from 7-9pm. We discuss topics and ways to improve our business every week. Topic this week : Managing your business ~  we will discuss everything involved in managing your company....  paperwork,  accounts receivables, time management....
 
8/20 - Evening Meeting -  This meeting starts at 7:30pm.   The meeting will take place at the Trenton Hotel Grill (located at 2651 West Jefferson in Trenton)
 
8/21 -  SendOutCards training for distributors, customers and anyone that would like to check us out. August 21st from 7pm to 9 pm at the DADBA Office.  For more information contact Kathy Koze:  kkoze@msn.com
 
8/23 -  Join Chef Brian @ the DADBA Firehouse for BBQ Bootcamp #3 Class. Class begins @ 2pm and will til 4pm. For more information contact Chef Brian @ 734.281.4042 or diningin@wyan.org. You can also get more info @ www.dininginpcs.com  

 8/26- Informal Business Roundtable (IBR) ~ Join us at the DADBA Office (located at 2011 Oak Street in Wyandotte) every Tuesday night from 7-9pm. We discuss topics and ways to improve our business every week. Topic this week : How to get the most of your DADBA membership and networking in general
 
8/27 - August Lunch event 8/27.  This meeting starts at 11:30am.  This meeting will be held @ G. Philips Cafe (16777 Northline Southgate MI 48195 ~  Located inside the YMCA)

DADBA June Schedule

6/3-  Informal Business Roundtable (IBR) ~ Join us at the DADBA Office (located at 2011 Oak Street in Wyandotte) every Tuesday night from 7-9pm. We discuss topics and ways to improve our business every week.   Topic this week: Closing a Sale!!!
 
6/4-  DADBA June Breakfast Meeting scheduled for 6/4 and will be held at the DADBA Firehouse (2011 Oak in Wyandotte). Jeanne Lidel of Jeanne's Catering will be serving her world famous breakfast too!!!  The meeting starts @ 7:30am.
 
 
6/4  Join Chef Brian @ the DADBA Firehouse for BBQ Bootcamp #1 Class. Class begins @ 6pm and untill til 8pm. For more information contact Chef Brian @ 734.281.4042 or diningin@wyan.org.
You can also get more info @ www.dininginpcs.com

6/7 Potluck dinner at the firehouse ~ starts at 7pm. Bring a dish and whatever you would like to drink!
 
 
6/10 Informal Business Roundtable (IBR) ~ Join us at the DADBA Office (located at 2011 Oak Street in Wyandotte) every Tuesday night from 7-9pm. We discuss topics and ways to improve our business every week.   Topic this week:  Business Impressions ~  Everything counts when making an impression on a new/potential customer.  

6/11 -  Our open networking event will be held June 11th @ Lions & Tigers & Beer (2929 Biddle in Wyandotte) and will begin at 5:30pm.
 
 
6/12  - Financial Services Workshop for Women.  To be held at the DADBA firehouse (2011 Oak, Wyandotte MI) The workshop will run from 6-8pm and is being presented by Sam Quizenberry of State Farm.  Appetizers, fun, food and prizes.
 
6/14 -  Join Chef Brian @ the DADBA Firehouse for BBQ Bootcamp #1 Class. Class begins @ 2pm and will til 4pm. For more information contact Chef Brian @ 734.281.4042 or diningin@wyan.org.  You can also get more info @ www.dininginpcs.com
 
6/16 -  Join Kathy Kane for a seminar on June 16, 5-6:30 pm at the DADBA firehouse (2011 Oak Street, Wyandotte) for a “How to Create a Memorable Commercial” program.  Kathy has a program that helps people prepare what they need for a 30 second commercial.   The class is limited in space and will be $20 in advance / $25 at the door.  For more information or to register please contact Kathy : kane@marketinsights.us  
 
6/17 - Informal Business Roundtable (IBR) ~ Join us at the DADBA Office (located at 2011 Oak Street in Wyandotte) every Tuesday night from 7-9pm. We discuss topics and ways to improve our business every week.   Topic this week:  Customer Service

6/18 - Evening Networking Meeting -  This meeting starts at 7:30pm.   Location Taylor Lanes Bowling Center (located at 24800 Eureka Rd, Taylor MI).
 
6/24 - Informal Business Roundtable (IBR) ~ Join us at the DADBA Office (located at 2011 Oak Street in Wyandotte) every Tuesday night from 7-9pm. We discuss topics and ways to improve our business every week.  This weeks topic - How to get the most of your DADBA membership and networking in general.

 
6/25  - June's Lunch meeting is scheduled for 6/25 and will be held at Buffalo Wild Wings (located at 13655 Eureka Rd in Southgate MI 48195) The meeting will start at 11:30 am.

6/28 DADBA Downriver Cruise Party Starting at 10am 2011 Oak ( 4 blocks from Fort St.) Barbecue, Music, Family Fun! Hot dogs, snacks and beverages for the kids, Adults bring your own beverages, chairs or anything you want to throw on the barbecue. More Information contact Laura