2009 Events
January 2009
Social Networking
BL²ENDer
Hosted by JW Marriott Grand Rapids at six.one.six Mixology Lounge
January 2009
Social Networking
BL²ENDer
Hosted by The Grand Rapids Symphony at the Symphony with Soul Concert
March 2009
Professional Development
Global Leadership Experiences & Opportunities
Hosted and sponsored by Amway
Featuring Candace Matthews, Chief Marketing Officer, Amway
April 2009
Social Networking
BL²ENDer
Hosted by Rockwell Republic
April 2009
True Colors® Personal Success Seminar
Hosted by Grand Rapids Community College at the Tassell M-TEC Building
Featuring MarcQus Wright of Quality Collaborators
May 2009
Community Outreach
In partnership with Guiding Light Mission
June 2009
Social Networking
BL²ENDer
Hosted by Bistro Bella Vita
July 2009
Community Outreach
In partnership with the Friends of Grand Rapids Parks
August 2009
Professional Development
A New Conversation
Sponsored by SMG and the Convention/Arena Authority
Hosted by DeVos Place
Featured partner organizations included the Asian Professionals Organization; Grand Rapids Young Professionals; West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network
September 2009
Professional Development
Global Leadership Experiences & Opportunities
Hosted and sponsored by Steelcase
Featuring Brian Cloyd, Vice President, Global Community Relations, Steelcase Inc.
October 2009
Professional Development
Understanding Your Credit and Buying your First Home
Hosted and sponsored by Mercantile Bank of Michigan
Featuring Andrew M. Baker, AVP, Mortgage Lender at Mercantile, and Takara Taylor, BS, Licensed Realtor at Audu Real Estate
November 2009
Professional Development
Global Leadership Experiences & Opportunities
Hosted and sponsored by Cornerstone University
Featuring Sandra Upton, Ph.D., Dean, Business Programs, Professional and Graduate Studies (PGS) Division
December 2009
Social Networking
BL²ENDer
Hosted by JW Marriott Grand Rapids at six.one.six Mixology Lounge