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It's Beginning to feel a Lot Like Fall

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It’s that time again! Your Biz, Your Town with Shelley Irwin and 834 Design & Marketing (that was said in our best TV announcer voice ‘Come On Down’).

Every month, we round up some of west Michigan’s finest to share their story and general awesomeness with you. What you do with it from there…is up to you. However we enthusiastically encourage you to get involved, get out there and attend some of these amazing events!

In case you forgot, which I am sure you did not, Your Biz Your Town is on every 4th Friday at 9:00 a.m. on 88.5 FM – WGVU. We captivate the audience with our wit, charm and engaging sense of humor…it is true.

So today, we have the best ever guests (as always).

Keiffer & Friends Pit Bull Rescue

First off, any organization dedicated to saving dogs definitely has our vote. Keiffer and Friends Pit Bull Rescue is dedicated to a very special breed of the furry variety, pit bulls. They are cute, cuddly and often mislabeled as a vicious breed. Pit bulls started to gain more national attention when Cesar Milan better known as the Dog Whisperer came out in support and defense of this lovable companion. Milan says in his blog: The various pit bull breed bans are decried by animal control officials as “the most concentrated legal assault on a pit bull they can recall,” as well as “canine racism.” The Houston Chronicle quotes unnamed officials as placing the blame for the problem squarely on humans. Read more: https://www.cesarsway.com/dogbehavior/basics/How-Did-Pit-Bulls-Get-a-Bad-Rap#ixzz2g2CZlvsK

So what can you do? Well, for one..give our friends at Keiffer & Friends Pit Bull Rescue some love. Donate to their cause of saving this ill-represented breed and spread the word that pit bulls need our love and support. Get involved here.

Just a side note, team 834 is hosting a happy hour to celebrate our new friends at Keiffer & Friends Pit Bull Rescue on October 18th, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Full details here.

Patagonia, Pints & Parks

Grab your gal or guy and head over to Gazelle Sports to stock up and save 20% on great Patagonia apparel. You care about the environment, Patagonia does too – sounds like a perfect match to us!

“Try it and Win” – Anyone who tries apparel and shoes will be entered to win $250 in Patagonia apparel plus a pair of shoes!

Enjoy complimentary appetizers and wine from Terra GR and beer from Brewery Vivant. Donate $5 to the Kent County Parks Foundation and receive a Patagonia stainless steel Klean Kanteen pint (limited to the first 50 guests).

RSVP here.

Event Details:

Thursday, October 3, 6-9 pm

Gazelle Sports Grand Rapids, 3930 28th Street SE

… and fall in love with your Kent County Parks. All month long, Patagonia will donate $10 to the Kent County Parks Foundation for each pair of Patagonia shoes purchased. Give back to your parks by making a donation or volunteering. Learn more at www.kentcountyparksfoundation.org.

Mentor Hub – West Michigan Public Relations Society of America

The West Michigan Public Relations Society of America is continuing a program called, Mentor Hub for business professionals to offer career counsel, knowledge, and wisdom to those students from local colleges and universities looking to make their career in communications.

October 2, 2013 will kick-off with an event that will entertain a unique start to pairing mentors and mentees. This event will allow potential mentors and mentees to be acquainted before being paired after the event. Mentors do not need to be members of WMPRSA, but must work in the communications field in order to participate.

RSVP

Email wm****@***il.com by Monday, September 30th at Midnight w/ “Mentor Hub Mixer” in the subject line. Please attach a copy of your most recent resume.

Light hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be provided. Cost is free.  More details are available on the WMPRSA Facebook page.

As always, thanks to all of our amazing guests and tune in October 25th when we present you with more amazing west Michigan businesses. Interested in telling your story on Your Biz Your Town? Get a hold of us at ki*@*******gn.com.

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We’re officially two days out…

Uncomfortable Conversations | The Pause is happening this Thursday, Sept 24, and we’re getting real about perimenopause with a panel of industry experts who have the answers (see our speaker spotlights for more details).

Come for the expert insight. Stay because you get to hang with us.

Registration closes soon. Grab your spot at the link in bio.

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We’re officially two days out… Uncomfortable Conversations | The Pause is happening this Thursday, Sept 24, and we’re getting real about perimenopause with a panel of industry experts who have the answers (see our speaker spotlights for more details). Come for the expert insight. Stay because you get to hang with us. Registration closes soon. Grab your spot at the link in bio.

Introducing our third speaker for Uncomfortable Conversations | The Pause, happening this Thursday.

Meet @bitnermd, co-founder of @true.womenshealth, a concierge practice in West Michigan, focused on helping women thrive through midlife while reducing chronic conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, depression, and diabetes.

Dr. Bitner is a board-certified OB/GYN specializing in midlife, menopause, and sexual health. She’s the author of I Want to Age Like That! and has published peer-reviewed research on menopause care. She was named Menopause Practitioner of the Year by The Menopause Society in 2015. Dr. Bitner is committed to translating evidence into practical, scalable solutions that improve women’s health, confidence, and participation at work and in life. We’re beyond excited to have her join our panel discussion this Thursday.

Register now to hear from Dr. Bitner and our industry experts at The Pause on September 24th.

Secure your spot at the link in bio.

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Introducing our third speaker for Uncomfortable Conversations | The Pause, happening this Thursday. Meet @bitnermd, co-founder of @true.womenshealth, a concierge practice in West Michigan, focused on helping women thrive through midlife while reducing chronic conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, depression, and diabetes. Dr. Bitner is a board-certified OB/GYN specializing in midlife, menopause, and sexual health. She’s the author of I Want to Age Like That! and has published peer-reviewed research on menopause care. She was named Menopause Practitioner of the Year by The Menopause Society in 2015. Dr. Bitner is committed to translating evidence into practical, scalable solutions that improve women’s health, confidence, and participation at work and in life. We’re beyond excited to have her join our panel discussion this Thursday. Register now to hear from Dr. Bitner and our industry experts at The Pause on September 24th. Secure your spot at the link in bio.

Every WOSB deserves support, access, guidance, and a network, because when they have it, they’re unstoppable.

Just because you be small, does not mean you are not mighty. The Women’s Owners Network will accept its first cohort this November. Applications are due October 1.

Thank you to @lakemichigan_cu for partnering with us to provide this program. Their support means we can offer this at a significantly lower cost to business owners.

Go apply at the link in bio.

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Every WOSB deserves support, access, guidance, and a network, because when they have it, they’re unstoppable. Just because you be small, does not mean you are not mighty. The Women’s Owners Network will accept its first cohort this November. Applications are due October 1. Thank you to @lakemichigan_cu for partnering with us to provide this program. Their support means we can offer this at a significantly lower cost to business owners. Go apply at the link in bio.

Introducing our second speaker for Uncomfortable Conversations | The Pause, happening this Thursday.

Meet Cheryl Bergman, Executive Director of the @miwomenscomm.

Cheryl is a statewide policy leader driving economic opportunity and better health outcomes for women across Michigan. Appointed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer in 2019, she brings together employers, healthcare experts, advocates, and policymakers to tackle the issues that actually move the needle - economic security, affordable childcare, and midlife women`s health.

Before this role, Cheryl helped elect Michigan`s first woman U.S. Senator and first woman Governor, and served as Senior Advisor on Governor Whitmer`s 2018 campaign.

She`s exactly the voice this conversation needs.

Join Cheryl and our powerhouse lineup of industry experts at The Pause on September 24th.

Link in bio to register - spaces are going fast.

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Introducing our second speaker for Uncomfortable Conversations | The Pause, happening this Thursday. Meet Cheryl Bergman, Executive Director of the @miwomenscomm. Cheryl is a statewide policy leader driving economic opportunity and better health outcomes for women across Michigan. Appointed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer in 2019, she brings together employers, healthcare experts, advocates, and policymakers to tackle the issues that actually move the needle - economic security, affordable childcare, and midlife women's health. Before this role, Cheryl helped elect Michigan's first woman U.S. Senator and first woman Governor, and served as Senior Advisor on Governor Whitmer's 2018 campaign. She's exactly the voice this conversation needs. Join Cheryl and our powerhouse lineup of industry experts at The Pause on September 24th. Link in bio to register - spaces are going fast.

We love this trend, so we thought we’d jump on it and ask the team some “hard-hitting questions” to end the week.

We’re a team made up of Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z. Find out who knows the most about the classics. Any guesses?

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We love this trend, so we thought we’d jump on it and ask the team some “hard-hitting questions” to end the week. We’re a team made up of Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z. Find out who knows the most about the classics. Any guesses?

We`ve received so many questions from new grads about breaking into a competitive market as a young professional. It starts with one thing according to @bodespeaks: being the salesperson of YOU. Emulate the leaders in your industry and show up where they show up.

It`s not who you know, it`s who knows you
Use the playbook of people you admire
Show up consistently and be seen
A handwritten note beats 100 LinkedIn messages, always.

See more Bode wisdom at her YouTube channel linked in our bio.

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We've received so many questions from new grads about breaking into a competitive market as a young professional. It starts with one thing according to @bodespeaks: being the salesperson of YOU. Emulate the leaders in your industry and show up where they show up. It's not who you know, it's who knows you Use the playbook of people you admire Show up consistently and be seen A handwritten note beats 100 LinkedIn messages, always. See more Bode wisdom at her YouTube channel linked in our bio.
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