YEA! Investor Panel
Wednesday, April 9
5:30 to 9 p.m.
Arab American National Museum
13624 Michigan Ave, Dearborn
Dozens of young entrepreneurs from the metropolitan Detroit region will share their pioneering and progressive business plans and social movement ideas in a unique and innovative “Shark Tank” style Investor Panel as a part of the Young Entrepreneurs Academy. The event is free and open to the public, and all are invited and encouraged to attend. A “meet and greet” reception will begin at 5:30 p.m., and the presentations will begin at 6 p.m. Register for this free event at www.dearbornareachamber.org.
Hiring Our Heroes Hiring Fair
Wednesday, April 23
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Ford Community & Performing Arts Center
15801 Michigan Ave., Dearborn
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Hiring Our Heroes hiring fair is committed to making this one-of–a-kind free hiring fair a win-win for employers and veteran/military spouse job seekers.
The event is co-sponsored locally by the Dearborn Area and Detroit Regional Chambers of Commerce, Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, city of Dearborn, Veterans’ Services Division, state of Michigan, Southeast Michigan Community Alliance Michigan Works!, the MI Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve, the U.S. Department of Labor Veterans Employment and Training Service, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and The American Legion, Goodwill Industries International, NBC News, and other local partners.
For more information, go to www.dearbornareachamber.org
Chamber Choice Awards & Expo
Friday, May 2
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Henry, An Autograph Collection Hotel
300 Town Center Drive, Dearborn
Chamber Choice Awards & Expo (formerly known as BRACE), presented by Ford Land, features a gala luncheon honoring our community pillars and milestone anniversaries of Dearborn and Dearborn Heights businesses. This annual gathering of 300 business leaders is a chance for local business owners to showcase their offerings in an expo format while we celebrate the achievements of the last year. A video presentation of our winners, a decadent luncheon and red carpet experience makes the day unforgettable. Please join us for this prestigious event. Register for this event at www.dearbornareachamber.org.
Business Builder Series Luncheon with Guest Speaker David Lorenz
Thursday, May 8
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The Adoba Hotel
600 Town Center Drive, Dearborn
Join us for this premiere Business Builder Luncheon featuring guest speaker David Lorenz, who is the manager of Industry Relations & International Marketing at Travel Michigan (Pure Michigan). The luncheon will include a “Pure Michigan” menu made up of Michigan produced foods.
Lorenz will discuss topics that are critical to the economic success of our region and state:
• Pure Michigan branding
Economic impact of travel & tourism
The economic impact of the southeast corridor of Detroit on the region
International marketing of Michigan
Early registration is $30. Join us for this exciting and informative luncheon and learn about the marketing of our great state of Michigan. Register for this event at www.dearbornareachamber.org.
Alberta Muirhead Teacher of the Year Awards
Wednesday, May 14
4 to 6 p.m.
Ford Community & Performing Arts Center
15801 Michigan Ave., Dearborn
As in past years, the chamber will honor the best PK-2, 3-5, middle and high school teachers with a $1,000 prize presented at an afternoon reception presented by LaFontaine Automotive Group. Over 500 Dearborn students, parents, faculty and community leaders will attend this event. Register for this free event at www.dearbornareachamber.org.
Opening Day for the Dearborn Farmers and Artisans Market
Friday, May 30
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Behind Bryant Branch Library
22100 Michigan Ave. Dearborn
Continuing the Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce initiative to enhance the west Dearborn downtown business district, the 2014 Dearborn Farmers and Artisan Market will begin on May 30 with a kickoff celebration of spring. Besides past vendors of flowers, shrubs, and perennials, the market will offer new vendors of many types.
Most of last year’s Michigan farmers, artisans, and vendors will again provide a wide variety of quality offerings in a community gathering in the parking lot behind Bryant Public Library, at Michigan Avenue and Mason, every Friday. The market has hours of 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Oct. 17. The market will be closed on July 4. This year’s market is sponsored by Oakwood Healthcare Inc., Henry Ford Community College, the city of Dearborn and Bangkok 96 Restaurant.