2012 Events
January 2012
BL²END 101
Hosted by St. Mary’s Trinity Health
February 2012
Social Networking
BL²ENDer
Hosted by Shiraz Grille
March 2012
Community Outreach
In partnership with LaughFest
March 2012
Professional Development
Best Kept Secrets to Success: How to Manage People, Select the Best Opportunities and Leverage your Experiences
Hosted and sponsored by Van Andel Institute
April 2012
Community Outreach
Live Out Loud: Dream IT, Believe IT, Achieve IT
Youth Summit
In partnership with Kent County Prevention Coalition
April 2012
Social Networking
BL²ENDer
Hosted by Northwood University
May 2012
Volunteer Committee Orientation
Cascade Engineering
June 2012
Professional Development
Best Kept Secrets to Success: How to Manage People, Select the Best Opportunities and Leverage your Experiences
Hosted and Sponsored by Varnum LLP
July 2012
Social Networking
BL²ENDer
Hosted by Centennial Country Club
August 2012
Young Professionals of Color Conference
In partnership with Cascade Engineering
Sponsored by Varnum LLP
The day-long conference featured high caliber speakers of color from a variety of industries. The attendees learned about the landscape of opportunity in Grand Rapids and were given the tools and resources to be successful as a professional of color in West Michigan. They also gained insight from leaders in the community who can speak to the challenges and success they are currently faced with in our community.
August 2012
Social Networking
BL²ENDer
Hosted by Blue Water Grill
September 2012
Social Networking and Community Outreach
BL²ENDer
In partnership with Fair Housing Center of West Michigan and the Grand Rapids Association of Realtors
October 2012
Community Outreach
In partnership with Mosaic Film Experience
November 2012
Professional Development
Best Kept Secrets to Success: How to Manage People, Select the Best Opportunities and Leverage your Experiences
Hosted and sponsored by Gordon Food Service
December 2012
Social Networking
Holiday BL²ENDer
Hosted by Houlihan’s
