Tuesday and Wednesday
Two-day workshop for first-time home buyers, sponsored by the Northwest Michigan Human Services Agency; classes from 6 to 9 p.m. at the agency office at 3963 Three Mile Road, Traverse City; register at (231) 947-3780.
Wednesday
Annual meeting of the Greater Kalkaska Area Chamber of Commerce, noon - 1:30 p.m. at the Kalkaska United Methodist Church; awards for citizen and business of the year; keynote speaker is Richard Studley, executive vice president of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce; registration available at (231) 258-9103.
"Reduce Waste and Increase Profits" workshop, for restaurant and hospitality businesses sponsored by the Northwest Michigan Sustainable Business Forum; 8:30 - 11 a.m. at The Inn at Bay Harbor; information on grease and oil reduction, green cleaning products and recycling options; register with Patty O'Donnell at (231) 929-5039 or pattyodonnell@nwm.cog.mi.us.
Insurance for Entrepreneurs, a lunch-time seminar presented by the Traverse City Chapter of SCORE, noon-1 p.m.,Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce; $20 per person with advance registration; 995-7105.
Friday
Northern Michigan Advertising Club, 11:30 a.m. Traverse City Elks Club Lodge, 625 Bay St.; local film producer Rich Brauer discusses evolution of TV advertising and filmmaking; $18 for members with reservations, $30 for guests; e-mail contact@nmac.us.
April 15
"Financial fitness" workshop, sponsored by the Northwest Michigan Human Services Agency; 6-8 p.m. at the agency office at 3963 Three Mile Road, Traverse City; register at (231) 947-3780.
April 16
"The Paper Chase" workshop, 7:30-10:30 a.m., Waterfront Conference Center; TC; help with the new Form I-9 for employers and steps to maintain compliance with immigration law, sponsored by Employer Training Council of Northwest Michigan; $35 per person with continental breakfast; (800) 442-1074 or 922-3757.
Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce "Business After Hours," from 5 to 7 p.m. at Traverse Motors, 1301 S. Garfield Road, Traverse City; admission free for chamber members, $15 for non-members.
"Doing Business With Government's Biggest Buyer" seminar, April 16, Michigan Works Center, 1209 S. Garfield, TC; how to win contracts with the General Services Administration; basic seminar 8:30 a.m. to noon; sales and marketing roundtable 1-4 p.m., sponsored by Procurement Technical Assistance Center and Northwest Michigan Council of Governments; 929-5076.
April 17
Marigold Over Lunch, 11 a.m., NMC Hagerty Center, 715 E. Front St., TC, featuring Suzy Merchant, MSU Women's Basketball Coach, speaking on the topic "Women and Teamwork;" $28 per person, open to the public; 941-7700.
Elk Rapids Area Business and Community Expo, Elk Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce and Elk Rapids Public Schools' fifth annual event includes mini-seminars relevant to entrepreneurs and business owners, a showcase of area businesses and the "Northern Sampler, taste from area's top food purveyors; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at Elk Rapids High School.
April 19
Personal and Professional Leadership Development Forum, (second in a two-part program), 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m, National City Bank Conference Room, 901 S. Garfield, Traverse City; tips on communication and leadership, sponsored by Elk Rapids Business & Professional Women; $40 includes lunch and materials; Jan Bassett, 409-6579.
Fifth annual Used Materials Building Tour, sponsored by Odom Resuseable Building Materials in Grawn; 2-5 p.m.; part of several activities in conjunction with Odom's 10th anniversary event; sign-up available at (231) 276-6330.
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