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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 July Schedule
7/1 - 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: TBA
7/2 - July's breakfast meeting is scheduled for 7/2 @ Tina's Place (6828 Allen Rd in Allen Park MI 48101) and will start at 7:30 am.
7/2 - Join Chef Brian @ the DADBA Firehouse for BBQ Bootcamp #2 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
7/5 - Join us July 5th @ 7pm for our monthly potluck dinner. Bring a dish to pass, whatever you are drinking and your significant other!
7/8 - 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: Sales Strategy, How To Impove Your Closing Rate.
7/10 - Join Kathy Koze of Send Out Cards for a Training Session at the DADBA Firehouse (2011 Oak Street, Wyandotte MI ) from 7-9pm on July 10thThis meeting is designed to be a series of training sessions on all the perks and benefits of using Send Out Cards. For More Info ~ contact Kathy @ 313-917-0660 or kkoze@msn.com
7/11 - Our open networking meeting will be moved to FRIDAY this month so that we can have it in conjunction with the Trenton Business Association and the Trenton Mid-Summer festival! The meeting will be under the Big Tent at the Hotel Grill (2651 West Jefferson) and will start at 5:30 pm
7/15 - 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 write a press release for your business. (All members attending will earn and write a press release for their business and publish it to news agencies)
7/16 - July's Open networking event will be held at Crystal Gardens (16703 Fort Street in Southgate) and will start at 7:30pm.
7/19 - Join Chef Brian @ the DADBA Firehouse for BBQ Bootcamp #2 Class. Class begins @ 2pm and will til 4pm. For more information contact Chef Brian @ 734.281.4042 or diningin@wyan.org.
7/22 - 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: Woman Business Owners Chat, Discussions held on general business topics catered to the female business owner. (woman only please)
7/24 - Premier Designs Jewelry Party ~ hosted by Terry DeLisle Details to follow....
7/29 - 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.
7/30 - July Lunch Meeting - To be held at LTB's (2929 Biddle Ave in Wyandotte. This meeting starts at 11:30am |
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 |
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Silbert Chiropractic Clinic - Dr. David Silbert
Taylor Cuts Family Hair Care Center -John & Melinda Morgan Mona Vie / Team - Chris Hurst Comcast - Holly Richards Anchor Mortgage - Renee Harmon Van Riper Vending - Dave & Debbie VanRipper Minute Man Press - Hal & Sandy Wendt Dryer Vent Wizard - Larry Butterfield Loranger Family Wellness Center - Dr. Lisa Aston It All Makes Scents - Sue Geftos Arbonne - Karen Steele Unique Enhancements - Christine Villemure
Crystal Gardens - Roger Roels & Tammy Hodge*** Key Concerns - Barb Grose & Sue Waterhouse*** Henry Ford Optim Eyes - Michelle Neff*** Comcast - John Martin*** Premier Designs Jewelry - Sarah Andrews*** Capable Construction - Bob Hodge*** Cygnus Systems - Alex Burkulas*** Jeff's Carpet Cleaning - Jeff Ruelle*** Dining In Personal Chef Service - Brian Ramirez*** Two Sisters Gourmet - Flo & Teri Reinbolt*** Verizon Wireless - Ronna George*** Josphine Ford Cancer Center- Jill Nestman***
*** Renewing Year Member - thank you for your continued support!!!
Not yet a DADBA Member? We would love for you to join us! Click here to become a member today... or you can contact Laura Wyatt @ 313.595.2624 for more information.
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| Downriver and Detroit Business Association Newsletter |
October 2007
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Dear DADBA Members & Friends,
I would like to take a minute to THANK ALL of YOU for your help and the turnout that we had at last months Fall Business Expo!!! We had a great turnout and I couldn't have done that with out your help ~ so thank you BUNCHES!!! We are starting to plan for the next expo coming up in Feb. 08 ~ so if you have suggestions, please feel free to call or email me!
Our New DADBA HQ's are up and running... if you haven't stoped in yet you should! You don't know what you are missing! The building is beautiful and a great tool for you all to use!
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NEW DADBA HQ's
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DADBA has a new home!!! 2011 Oak Street in Wyandotte, MI 48192.
We still have one office suite available for lease... so if you or anyone you know may be interested, please give them my contact info.
Our NEW Advanced Access Program is designed FOR YOU!!
For a $40/month fee you will have access to the building 24/7, high-speed internet, a place to meet your customers/clients, catered meals daily and mailing address (if you need it). Also included in the monthly charges are 6 vouchers for private meetings to use at your convenience for seminars, shows / demonstrations, training ect....
The building will also be available to all the DADBA members to "rent" out for an evening if you should need it. We will have a quarterly calendar to keep track of the events that you will all have there.
Please contact me if you have any questions at all regarding the building or the Advanced Access program!
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DADBA Sponsorship Programs
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Looking for more advertising within DADBA.... for less than $5/week you can become a sponsor for our group! Sponsorship will give your company premium advertising to over 400 business owners in the community! Sponsorships levels are listed below with all of the details for each:
Sponsorship Programs
For the serious networker, business or corporate entity.
$1000 Sponsorship Includes: -One year of homepage advertising. -Your vinyl business banner hung at every night meeting and special event. -Bulletin board advertising. -Email blast monthly ($660 dollar value) -Mini online banner and link to your product or service in every monthly DADBA newsletter. -Your business name and link on every DADBA website page. -2 tickets exclusive seating for Mr. Michigan ($150 Value) -Banner on homepage of Mr. Michigan Contest and sponsors page. -25 DADBA cards for your staff. -Guaranteed one evening event (provided you can accommodate that meeting)
$500 Sponsorship Includes -One year of homepage advertising. -Your vinyl business banner hung at every night meeting and special event. -BI-Monthly Email Blast. ($330 Value) -Mini online banner and link to your product or service in every monthly DADBA newsletter. -Bulletin board advertising. -Banner on homepage of Mr. Michigan Contest and sponsors page. -15 DADBA cards for staff.
$250 Sponsorship Includes -One year of homepage advertising. -Two Email Blasts ($110 Value) -7 DADBA Cards For Staff -Banner on homepage of Mr. Michigan Contest and sponsors page. -Bulletin board advertising.
For more information please click here or contact Laura @ 313.595.2624 |
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Once again, thank you all for your hard work and efforts to make our Fall Expo another success!! DADBA is what we are today because of all of you....
Sincerely,
Laura Wyatt Downriver and Detroit Business Association 2011 Oak Street Wyandotte, MI 48192
www.DADBA.org
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Breakfast Meeting 10/3 Tina's Place (6828 Allen Rd. in Allen Park) Meeting starts at 7:30am
Evening Meeting 10/17 Nicolo's Banquet Hall (1630 Fort St in Trenton - about the Trenton Athletic Club) Meeting starts at 7:30pm
Evening Open Networking Meeting 10/24 The Hotel Grill (2651 West Jefferson in Trenton MI) Meeting starts at
Lunch Meeting 10/31 Hooters of Taylor (21250 Eureka Rd) Meeting starts at 11:30am
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