2010 Events
March 2010
Community Outreach
In partnership with Inner City Christian Federation (ICCF)
April 2010
Social Networking
BL²ENDer
Hosted by Blue Water Grill
May 2010
Professional Development
Unconventional Leadership Experiences and Opportunities
Hosted and sponsored by Grand Valley State University, Inclusion and Equity Division
Featuring Jeanne Arnold, Vice President, Inclusion and Equity Division
June 2010
Community Outreach
In partnership with Blandford Nature Center
August 2010
Professional Development
Unconventional Leadership Experiences and Opportunities
Hosted and sponsored by Varnum
Featuring Kimberly Coffman, Manager, Supplier Diversity at Herman Miller
September 2010
BL²END 101
Participants learned about the history, organizational structure, mission and vision of BL²END, met the Board and Advisory Council members, and learned about opportunities to volunteer and become more involved.
October 2010
Professional Development
A New Conversation: VOTE! Be the Change You Want to See
Sponsored by the Convention/Arena Authority (CAA) & SMG
In partnership with the Asian Professionals Organization, Grand Rapids Young Professionals, West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of Greater Grand Rapids
November 2010
Social Networking
Unconventional Leadership Experiences and Opportunities
Hosted and sponsored by Farmers/Foremost Insurance
Featuring Birgit Klohs, President & CEO, of The Right Place, Inc.
December 2010
Social Networking
Holiday BL²ENDer
Hosted by JW Marriott Grand Rapids at six.one.six Mixology Lounge
