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| December 10, 2011 |
| Main Topic: |
GR Cash Mob, Social Media and Emerging Markets |
| Hosted By: |
Chris Glass, Public Policy Coordinator
Angie Brown, Communications Specialist |
| Guest: |
Ryan Anderson, Steelcase
Justin Swan, Organicycle |
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| November 19, 2011 |
| Main Topic: |
Economic Outlook & Economic Symposium Review |
| Hosted By: |
Leslee Fritz, Marketing Opportunities Account Manager
Angela Brown, Communications Specialist |
| Guest: |
Brad Stamm, Cornerstone University |
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| November 12, 2011 |
| Main Topic: |
Small Business Mentoring & Internship |
| Hosted By: |
Chris Glass, Public Policy Coordinator |
| Guests: |
Jorge Gonzalez, LINC Community Revitalization, Inc
Dante Villareal, SBTDC
Cindy Brown, HelloWestMichigan |
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| November 05, 2011 |
| Main Topic: |
Economic Symposium at Cornerstone University |
| Hosted By: |
Andy Johnston, Vice President of Government Affairs |
| Guests: |
Kelley Root, BCBSM
Jon Laureto, Wolverine Building |
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| October 29, 2011 |
| Main Topic: |
Governor's Special Message - Infrastructure |
| Hosted By: |
Chris Glass, Public Policy Coordinator
Josh Lunger, Public Policy Assistant |
| Guests: |
Brian Cloyd, Steelcase
Dave Boerema, Michigan Rail & Storage |
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| October 22, 2011 |
| Main Topic: |
Economic Growth / Workforce Development |
| Hosted By: |
Chris Glass, Public Policy Coordinator |
| Guests: |
Michael Systma, Bank of Holland
Julie Parks, Grand Rapids Community College
Donijo DeJonge, Grand Rapids City Comptroller |
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| October 15, 2011 |
| Main Topics: |
American Seating - 125th Anniversary
East Meets West Follow-up |
| Hosted By: |
Andy Johnston, Vice President of Government Affairss |
| Guests: |
Hope Network
Ameritemp Staffing |
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| October 08, 2011 |
| Main Topic: |
Sustainability and Environmentally Friendly Products |
| Hosted By: |
Leslee Fritz, Marketing Opportunities Account Manager
Janet Wyllie, Vice President of Programs & Events |
| Guests: |
Angela Topp, Tree Hugger
Larry Slotsema, Amserv Product Group |
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| October 01, 2011 |
| Main Topic: |
Artprize and the Economic Impact |
| Hosted By: |
Chris Glass, Public Policy Coordinator
Leslee Fritz, Marketing Opportunities Account Manager |
| Guests: |
Janet Korn, Experience Grand Rapids
Cindy Schneider, San Chez Bistro |
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| September 24, 2011 |
| Main Topic: |
5th Annual Family Business Forum and Artprize |
| Hosted By: |
Leslee Fritz, Marketing Opportunities Account Manager
Angela Brown, Communications Specialist |
| Guests: |
Rachel Mraz, Merrill Lynch
Doug Small, Experience Grand Rapids |
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| September 17, 2011 |
| Main Topic: |
GR Black Chamber of Commerce & HelloWestMichigan.com |
| Hosted By: |
Andy Johnston, Vice President of Government Affairs
Leslee Fritz, Marketing Opportunities Account Manager |
| Guests: |
Patrick Miles Jr., Grand Rapids Black Chamber of Commerce
Cindy Brown, HelloWestMichigan |
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| September 10, 2011 |
| Main Topic: |
Business and Education in West Michigan |
| Hosted By: |
Chris Glass, Public Policy Coordinator
Leslee Fritz, Marketing Opportunities Account Manager |
| Guests: |
Tommy Brann, Brann's Sizzling Steaks and Sports Grille
Maureen Noe, United Way, Heart of West Michigan |
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| September 03, 2011 |
| Main Topic: |
2011 ATHENA Award Celebration |
| Hosted By: |
Andy Johnston, Vice President of Government Affairs
Leslee Fritz, Marketing Opportunities Account Manager |
| Guests: |
Kathy Crosby, 2011 ATHENA Award Winner!
Jordan O'Neil, Center for Community Leadership |
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| August 20, 2011 |
| Main Topic: |
Athena/Entrepreneurism, etc.! |
| Hosted By: |
Andy Johnston, Vice President of Government Affairs
Angela Brown, Communications Specialist |
| Guests: |
Karla Broersma, 2011 ATHENA Scholarship Recipient
John Hwang, Mutually Human Software |
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| July 30, 2011 |
| Main Topic: |
Connections... |
| Hosted By: |
Andy Johnston, Vice President of Government Affairs
Chris Glass, Public Policy Coordinator |
| Guests: |
Martha Gabrielse, JPMorgan Chase
Ron Schut, Amway |
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| July 23, 2011 |
| Main Topic: |
Surviving Your First Year In Business! |
| Hosted By: |
Laurie Forte, Chief Operations Officer |
| Guest: |
Jenna Arcidiacono, Amore Trattoria Italiana Restaurant |
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| July 16, 2011 |
| Main Topic: |
B Corporations & Educators in the Workplace |
| Hosted By: |
Andy Johnston, Vice President of Government Affairs
Chris Glass, Public Policy Coordinator |
| Guests: |
Walt Gutowski, Swift Printing & Communications
Alison Kaufman, Kent ISD |
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| July 09, 2011 |
| Main Topic: |
Employee Recognition & Chamber Summer School |
| Hosted By: |
Laurie Forte, Chief Operations Officer |
| Guest: |
Mike Byam, Terryberry |
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| July 02, 2011 |
| Main Topic: |
Institute for Healing Racism, Local Business Representation |
| Hosted By: |
Andy Johnston, Vice President of Government Affairs |
| Guests: |
Sonya Hughes, Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce
Shana Shroll, Kent County Commissioner
Ken Yonker, Michigan State Representative |
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| June 25, 2011 |
| Main Topic: |
Energy - Conservation and Cost-Savings |
| Hosted By: |
Laurie Forte, Chief Operations Officer |
| Guests: |
Randy Seaman, Seaman's Heating, Air and Refrigeration
Jeff Holyfield, Consumer's Energy |
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| June 18, 2011 |
| Main Topics: |
Forbes Magazine rating GR as top place to find a job.
Chamber Summer School. New International Trade Crossing |
| Hosted By: |
Chris Glass, Public Policy Coordinator |
| Guests: |
Jenn Groendyke, Lacks Enterprises
Andy Johnston, Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce |
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| June 11, 2011 |
| Main Topic: |
Mobile Friendly Websites & QR (quick response) applications |
| Hosted By: |
Laurie Forte, Chief Operations Officer |
| Guests: |
Laurie Cirivello, Community Media Center
Will Hartwell, Red Pigeon
Bert Vescolani, John Ball Zoo |
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| June 03, 2011 |
| Main Topic: |
New CityFlats Hotel, Michigan Policy Conference |
| Hosted By: |
Chris Glass, Public Policy Coordinator
Dave Jaconette, WJRW Radio Host |
| Guests: |
Sarah Lilly, City Flats Hotel
Andy Johnston, Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce |
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| May 27, 2011 |
| Main Topic: |
Golf! |
| Hosted By: |
Laurie Forte, Chief Operations Officer |
| Guests: |
Tom Oakes, Royal Securities
Jeff Hoag, Scott Lake Country Club |
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| May 20, 2011 |
| Main Topic: |
Women Matter! |
| Hosted By: |
Laurie Forte, Chief Operations Officer |
| Guests: |
Judy Welch, Inforum Center for Leadership
Kelly Hutchings, Chemical Bank |
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| May 13, 2011 |
| Main Topic: |
Entrepreneurs and Innovation |
| Hosted By: |
Andy Johnston, Vice President of Government Affairs |
| Guests: |
Amy Engelsman, Proos Manufacturing
Rob Polick, Shared Care of Kent County
Steve Trecha, Integrated Strategies |
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| May 06, 2011 |
| Main Topic: |
EPIC Award Celebration |
| Hosted By: |
Laurie Forte, Chief Operations Officer |
| Guests: |
Barbara Meconis, Holistic Care Approach
Mary Buikema, Habitat for Humanity of Kent County Inc.
Jeff Lambert, Lambert, Edwards & Associates, Inc. |
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| April 29, 2011 |
| Main Topic: |
Student Advancement Foundation (SAF) |
| Hosted By: |
Kevin Stotts, Vice President of Community Leadership |
| Guests: |
Susan Heartwell, Student Advancement Foundation
Lynn Afendoulis, SAF, Board of Directors President |
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| April 22, 2011 |
| Main Topic: |
Earth Day! ... and Sustainable Practices |
| Hosted By: |
Andy Johnston, Vice President of Government Affairs |
| Guests: |
Rick VanDellen, Amway
Jeff Remtema, Progressive AE |
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| April 15, 2011 |
| Main Topic: |
World Trade Week |
| Hosted By: |
Laurie Forte, Chief Operations Officer |
| Guest: |
Martha Gabrielse, J.P. Morgan |
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| April 08, 2011 |
| MainTopic: |
Environmental Affairs and Economic Gardening |
| Hosted By: |
Andy Johnston, Vice President of Government Affairs |
| Guests: |
Troy Couming, Warner, Norcross, Judd
Eddie Tadlock, DeVos Place / SMG
Jonathan Klooster, City of Grand Rapids |
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| April 01, 2011 |
| MainTopic: |
Education |
| Hosted By: |
Laurie Forte, Chief Operations Officer |
| Guests: |
Chris Glass, Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce
Larry Polselli, Davenport University |
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| March 25, 2011 |
| MainTopic: |
Prisoner Re-Entry |
| Hosted By: |
Kevin Stotts, Vice President of Community Leadership |
| Guest: |
Scott Alsgard, Reentry Employment Resource Center |
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| March 18, 2011 |
| MainTopic: |
Low Cost, No Cost Ideas to Market Your Business |
| Hosted By: |
Laurie Forte, Chief Operations Officer |
| Guest: |
Dan DeKorne, HopIn Deals |
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| March 11, 2011 |
| MainTopic: |
West Michigan Business Day at the Capitol Experiences |
| Hosted By: |
Andy Johnston, Vice President of Government Affairs |
| Guest: |
Phil Weaver, Hope Network
Tom Werkman, Bank of Holland
John Westra, NuWave Government Solutions
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| March 04, 2011 |
| MainTopic: |
2011 Diversity Visionary Awards |
| Hosted By: |
Laurie Forte, Chief Operations Officer |
| Guest: |
Georgianna Melendez, Commonwealth Compact |
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| February 25, 2011 |
| MainTopic: |
Business & Community Leadership |
| Hosted By: |
Kevin Stotts, Vice President of Community Leadership |
| Guests: |
Kim Clap, TheCommon.org
Andy Johnston, Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce
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| February 18, 2011 |
| MainTopic: |
Stress In The Workplace - Best Coping Options |
| Hosted By: |
Laurie Forte, Chief Operations Officer |
| Guests: |
Sara Eklove, EnCompass, LLC |
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| February 11, 2011 |
| MainTopic: |
Legislative Update - Item Pricing, Michigan Political Leadership Program Breakfast, Customer Choice |
| Hosted By: |
Andy Johnston, Director of Legislative Affairs |
| Guests: |
Lisa Posthumus Lyons, Michigan House Rep.
Jim Talen, Kent County Commissioner
Barry Cargill, Customer Choice Coalition |
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| February 02, 2011 |
| MainTopic: |
EPIC Awards & Nominations |
| Hosted By: |
Laurie Forte, Chief Operations Officer
Bridget Meyers, Events & Programs Coordinator |
| Guests: |
Rodney Martin, Warner Norcross & Judd
Mike VanGessel, Rockford Construction
Tami VanderBerg, The Meanwhile Bar |
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| January 28, 2011 |
| MainTopic: |
Design, Branding and Why West Michigan is Great |
| Hosted By: |
Kevin Stotts, Vice President of Community Leadership |
| Guests: |
Kevin Budelmann, People Design |
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| January 21, 2011 |
| MainTopic: |
Staffing as an Economic Indicator |
| Hosted By: |
Laurie Forte, Chief Operations Officer |
| Guests: |
Sherri Rouse, ManPower
Matthew Sullivan, the Employment Group |
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| January 14, 2011 |
| MainTopic: |
Michigan State of the State Preview |
| Hosted By: |
Andy Johnston, Director of Legislative Affairs |
| Guests: |
Sandi Frost Parrish, Kent County Board
Peter MacGregor, State Representative |
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| January 07, 2011 |
| MainTopic: |
123rd Annual Meeting Update |
| Hosted By: |
Laurie Forte, Chief Operations Officer |
| Guests: |
Barbara Corcoran, Barbara Corcoran - Real Estate Mogul
Meg Goebel, Paul Goebel Group |
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