January 21, 2010

The Month for Love, Fun, and NETWORKING:

By 8THIRTYFOUR

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The Month for Love, Fun, and NETWORKING:
Business professionals, are you looking for something fun to do, while still keeping warm? Below is a snap shot of what is happening around Grand Rapids in February.

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and there are fun events for all, ranging from finding that special someone to celebrating your love to just improving your personal brand.

Enjoy.

Amway
Cygnus27
The Red Party
Feb. 11 7 p.m. – 1a.m.

Frederick Meijer Gardens
The Connection
Valentines Under the Chihuly
Feb. 11 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
https://meijergardens.org/

GRYP
25 Kitchen + Bar
GRYP UnWind
January 28 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
www.gryp.org

American Marketing Association
Kent Country Club
AMA Tech Trends for Marketers
Jan. 28 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
www.amawestmichigan.org

Amway
Amway Grand Plaza
Big Bands N’ Romance
Feb. 13 6:30 p.m. – 12 a.m.

JW Marriott
Little Black Dress
Feb. 16 8 p.m. – 1 a.m.

GRYP
Kent Country Club
February Luncheon with Mayor George Heartwell
Feb. 3 12 p.m.
www.gryp.org

Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce
Marketing Yourself & Business Expert
Feb. 24 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.

Local First Networking Event
Wengers Bowling Alley
Feb. 10 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
www.localfirst.com

GRYP New Members Meeting
Rock Fire Grille
Feb. 16 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
www.gryp.org

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It`s not about who you know, it`s about who knows you.

Kim recently talked to the @barry.chamber.eda Administrative Professionals Luncheon about Big Deal Energy™ and what it means to own what makes you weird, because that`s what makes you memorable.

We`re hosting workshops starting in June. Trust us, they`re going to be a blast.
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It's not about who you know, it's about who knows you. Kim recently talked to the @barry.chamber.eda Administrative Professionals Luncheon about Big Deal Energy™ and what it means to own what makes you weird, because that's what makes you memorable.We're hosting workshops starting in June. Trust us, they're going to be a blast.Register at the link in bio.

Companies investing in skills development programs retain 58% more employees. Mentorship programs specifically increase retention by 38%. - World Economic Forum / LinkedIn Learning

The cost of doing nothing is one we can`t afford. Calculate what turnover costs you at the link in bio.

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Companies investing in skills development programs retain 58% more employees. Mentorship programs specifically increase retention by 38%. - World Economic Forum / LinkedIn LearningThe cost of doing nothing is one we can't afford. Calculate what turnover costs you at the link in bio.

Skill gaps cost more than turnover. When your team lacks critical thinking and communication, you become the default solution for every problem, pulled away from growth and strategy to handle what employees should be able to figure out on their own.

That`s exactly what Kim talked to buisiness owners about the Michigan Celebrates Small Business Summit, and "not hiring" isn`t the answer.

We created 8THIRTYFOUR Skills Survival School as the fix; it`s an integrated approach, because it has to be. Calculate what turnover is costing you at the link in bio.

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Skill gaps cost more than turnover. When your team lacks critical thinking and communication, you become the default solution for every problem, pulled away from growth and strategy to handle what employees should be able to figure out on their own.That's exactly what Kim talked to buisiness owners about the Michigan Celebrates Small Business Summit, and "not hiring" isn't the answer. We created 8THIRTYFOUR Skills Survival School as the fix; it's an integrated approach, because it has to be. Calculate what turnover is costing you at the link in bio.

Women are redefining success on their own terms. They`re leaving corporate America and starting businesses, where they can determine their own career trajectory.

It`s why Kim started 8THIRTYFOUR nearly 20 years ago.

Own your own power and take what you deserve. Our first Big Deal Energy™ Workshop is on June 23. Link in bio.

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Women are redefining success on their own terms. They're leaving corporate America and starting businesses, where they can determine their own career trajectory. It's why Kim started 8THIRTYFOUR nearly 20 years ago.Own your own power and take what you deserve. Our first Big Deal Energy™ Workshop is on June 23. Link in bio.

The people who have told you to tone it down... they`re just jealous.

On April 22, Kim will be at the Barry County Administrative Professionals Luncheon talking about why you need to own what makes you weird, because it`s exactly what makes you memorable.

Register at the link in bio.

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The people who have told you to tone it down... they're just jealous. On April 22, Kim will be at the Barry County Administrative Professionals Luncheon talking about why you need to own what makes you weird, because it's exactly what makes you memorable. Register at the link in bio.

People are the hardest part of running a business. They`re also the hardest part to do right.

In our most recent blog, Kim explains the need to teach those skills and the cost if you don`t. It`s why we launched Skills Survival School, our fix to the problem.

Read the blog and learn more at the link in bio.

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People are the hardest part of running a business. They're also the hardest part to do right. In our most recent blog, Kim explains the need to teach those skills and the cost if you don't. It's why we launched Skills Survival School, our fix to the problem.Read the blog and learn more at the link in bio.

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