Upcoming networking opportunities and events that you should know about
- Friday, June 5, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. the MMAC, the GMC and the Public Policy Forum will host U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood at the University Club, Main Dining Room, 924 E. Wells St. in downtown Milwaukee. LaHood will provide an overview of how the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is working for Wisconsin, including revitalization of the state’s transportation infrastructure and the employment and economic opportunities those projects will create. Cost of the event is $25 per person, for more information contact Debra Jordan at 414-287-4127.
- Tuesday, June 9 and Wednesday, June 10 Join RedLine at Beans & Barley, 1901 E. North Ave, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Test drive a Scion and receive a $15 Beans & Barley gift certificate. Part or all of this gift may be designated to RedLine Milwaukee to support our new media lounge, 100 percent of the proceeds from the event will benefit the purchase of computer editing equipment for use by community members, teens, videographers and digital photographers.
- Wednesday, June 10 Hear major decision makers debate the future of passenger rail, highway expansion, the Port of Milwaukee and Mitchell field at Discovery World Pier Wisconsin, 500 N Harbor Drive, Milwaukee, from 7:30-9 a.m. Confirmed panelists for the event include: Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker; Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett; state Rep. Jeff Stone, R-Greendale, and state Rep. Cory Mason, D-Racine. Cost of the event is $20 for MMAC members and $30 for non-members. For more information contact Debra Jordan at 414-287-4127.
- Tuesday, June 16 YP IMPACT After 5 networking event at Crawdaddy’s, 6414 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Complimentary appetizers, cash bar & New Orleans‘ style “Southern Hospitality!” Bring your business cards and come ready to hang out with some of Metro-Milwaukee’s most interesting YP’s
- Friday, June 19, Economic Development/Washington County in collaboration with the Godfrey & Kahn law firm will host a free seminar that discusses the federal economic stimulus package and what it means to you. The seminar is free to attend and runs from 8-10 a.m. at Broan-NuTone, Executive Conference Center, 926 W. State St. in Hartford. Seating is limited; call (262) 335-5769 to make reservations.
- Tuesday, June 30 the first annual BizTimes Media Technology Forum will be held at the Pfister Hotel, 424 E. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, Grand Ballroom, from 7:30-11 a.m. The forum is designed to help business owners and company leaders learn best practices for utilizing technology to reduce costs and increase profits. Panelists include Mark Ernst, partner at Milwaukee-based Engberg Anderson Design Partnership, Stephan Achs, president and CEO of KabelTrax Worldwide, and Charles Wickens, consultant. The event includes panel discussion, breakfast, and two break-out sessions. For more information visit www.biztimes.com/TECHFORUM
