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April showers bring an outpouring of events to Grand Rapids!
If you are a professionals looking to be build your personal brand,  now is the perfect time to get out there and get connected.
See you around GR.

Rapid Growth
Not Your Average Speaker Series
Tuesday, April 6th
5:15 pm – 7:15 pm
Wealthy Theatre

Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce
Business Exchange Luncheon
Applause Catering & Events
Thursday, April 8th
11:30 am – 1:30 pm

GRYP
Downtown Development Panel
Tuesday, April 13th
University Club of Grand Rapids
6:00 pm – ?

YWCA
Open Circle Luncheon Celebration
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel — Ambassador Ballroom
Wednesday, April 14th
11:30 am – 1:30 pm

Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce
Business After Hours Home-Based Entrepreneur Expo
Thursday, April 15th
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Inforum
Breakfast Networking Group
Thursday, April 15th
7:30 am – 8:45 am
Panera Bread – Knapps Corner

Inforum
New Member Reception w/ WMCAT
Monday, April 19th
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

AimWest
5:01 Networking
Photo Room at Bar Divani
Wednesday, April 21st
5:01 pm – 7:00 pm

Center for Community Leadership
Annual Fundraiser
Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park
Wednesday, April 21st
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

American Cancer Society – Young Leaders Council
All-members Meeting
Hope Lodge
Wednesday, April 21st
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

AMA West Michigan
Market Segmentation Tactics for Real World Success
Kent Country Club
Thursday, April 22nd
11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids
Beyond the Red Door Luncheon
Thousand Oaks Golf Club
Thursday, April 22nd
12:00 pm – 1 pm

GRYP
Fashion Show
Younkers – RiverTown Crossings
Thursday, April 22nd
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Inforum
Social Media 101 – Panel Discussion with area experts
Amway World Headquarters – Auditorium
Thursday, April 22nd
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

AimWest
Bob Walsh: “Becoming a IT Linchpin”
Atomic Object (Wealthy Street)
Tuesday, April 27nd
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Inforum
Inner Circle
JW Marriott
Wednesday, April 28th
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Saint Mary’s Health Care
Shoppe Soiree
Cascade Hills Country Club
Wednesday, April 28th
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
$35 per person or $40 at the door.

WMPRSA
Thursday, April 29th
25th Annual PRoof Awards

West Michigan 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For
Thursday, May 6, 2010
The Pinnacle Center
7:30 am – 11:15 am

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