Associations Now

MARCH 3, 2015

The Michigan Cider Association, a new industry group for cider manufacturers in the state, hopes to leverage the existing strength around the craft-beer industry as a whole to improve brand awareness for the product. The post Michigan Cider Association Vies for a Spot at the Tap appeared first on Associations Now.' told MiBiz. “I

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Associations Now

JUNE 27, 2014

A group of Michigan women in the craft beverage industry hope to increase its diversity by launching a new association next month—complete with a selection of new brews. The idea for Fermenta, a new Michigan nonprofit for women involved in all alcoholic craft beverage industries, was first discussed in April. said in a news release.

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Michigan Industry Education Communications 40

Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 30, 2016

Henry Center for Executive Development , Michigan State University. Filed under: Meetings , Young Professionals Tagged: Event Gardeian of the Month , Meetings , Michigan State University , Shana Killips , The James B. Shana Killips, sales manager, The James B. Henry Center for Executive Development. Why limit yourself?

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Facing a series of political setbacks in recent years, the Michigan Education Association last week lost a case regarding the one-month window when union members can drop out. The post Amid Political Pressure, Michigan Teachers’ Union Loses Member Opt-Out Case appeared first on Associations Now.'

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Michigan Education Leadership Organization 40

Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 22, 2015

Again this year, Event Garde has been nominated for the best meeting planning company for the Michigan Meetings + Events 2016 Best of Michigan Awards. Each year, Michigan Meetings + Events sponsors the readers choice awards. From Atlanta to Florida to Michigan, he spoke at 25 events on a range of topics. And it shows.

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Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Aaron Wolowiec facilitates an “Ask the Experts” panel during the 2013 Michigan Meetings Expo. I may not be your nerdy best friend ; however, I was pleased to have the opportunity to partner with Destination Michigan earlier this year to help facilitate the 2013 Michigan Meetings Expo. Michigan Meetings + Events.

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Higher Logic

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Most Creative Use of Higher Logic Platform: The Alumni Association of the University of Michigan. The Alumni Association of the University of Michigan is one of the top alumni organizations serving over 100,000 members worldwide including over 1,000 volunteers and more than 100 alumni clubs and groups. Highlights. Professions, etc.

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Michigan Certificate Marketing Handbook 190

Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 21, 2014

This week’s guest blog post is by Alexa Stanard , editor of Michigan Meetings + Events magazine. Alexa Stanard, editor of Michigan Meetings + Events magazine. Michigan hasn’t been a trendsetting state since the heyday of the American-made automobile. Farm venues are hot, and Michigan has some great ones.

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Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 30, 2016

Henry Center for Executive Development , Michigan State University. Filed under: Meetings , Young Professionals Tagged: Event Gardeian of the Month , Meetings , Michigan State University , Shana Killips , The James B. Shana Killips, sales manager, The James B. Henry Center for Executive Development. Why limit yourself?

Michigan 100

Michigan Content Project 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 31, 2016

Elyse Kopietz, director of communications, marketing and events, Michigan Manufacturers Association. Q & A with Elyse Kopietz , director of communications, marketing and events, Michigan Manufacturers Association. Q: It’s February…the month of love, candy hearts, chocolate and other sweet treats.

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Michigan Content Certificate Library 100

Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 20, 2014

So important it was the topic of Destination Michigan’s Michigan Meetings Expo 2014 , which was held on May 8 at the MotorCity Casino and Hotel in Detroit. After the event, Destination Michigan compiled scenarios and recommendations from the idea exchange.

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Michigan Conference Communications Detroit 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 18, 2013

Henry Center for Executive Development at Michigan State University, and Aaron Wolowiec, founder and president of Event Garde. From the editor: Considered Michigan’s premier education and networking event for professionals in the nonprofit sector, ORGPRO 2013 will be held from July 8 to July 10 at the Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center.

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Michigan Member Engagement Conference Committee 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 3, 2014

For the last year I’ve had the opportunity to serve on the editorial advisory board of Michigan Meetings + Event s magazine. Dudek is a meetings manager for the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants in Troy – and she’s an exemplary role model for the meetings industry. Editorial Advisory Board. Content & Articles.

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Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 22, 2013

But for now, McClintick writes a blog and hosts “Leadership Lowdown,” a radio segment on Michigan Business Network. . Tune in and let me know what you think.

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Association Success

JULY 7, 2020

This is part of what associations are built on,” said Donna Oser, President and CEO of the Michigan Society of Association Executives. “We We would rather determine industry best practices than to have the government tell us. We believe we know better than they do, so let us do the work and then we will share that information.”.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Many students drop out of college for nonacademic reasons, and the Michigan Community College Association wants that to stop. That’s the reason why the Michigan Community College Association will use a grant it recently received to address the needs that would otherwise force students to leave school. “A

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Michigan Survey Resources Leadership 70

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 26, 2013

Destination Michigan believes that giving back to the communities in which we hold our events is an integral part of the meeting experience,” said Kim Corcoran, general manager. “If 6, Destination Michigan held a food drive at its showcase, donating 425 pounds of food to the Greater Lansing Food Bank. At its showcase on Nov.

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Michigan Organization Innovation Team 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 2, 2013

In a nutshell, The Meetings Report strives to describe the state of the Michigan association meetings industry. Likewise, it was edited by Kristen Parker , a media communications manager for Michigan State University. Become one of the first to hear the results from the first-ever meeting practices research conducted in Michigan.

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Association Adviser

DECEMBER 28, 2018

A group of 12 state societies of association executives collaborated with Whorton Marketing & Research in Las Vegas, Nevada and Event Garde in Kalamazoo, Michigan to conduct a survey of their education, meetings, and professional development activities.

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Survey Las Vegas Education Report 113

Aaron Wolowiec

MARCH 4, 2014

Donna Oser, director of executive search services, Michigan Association of School Boards. Whether or not you’ll be in Orlando, join the discussion on Twitter by following @aaronwolowiec , @scottoser and the hash tag #ideas14 LO1. The second Oser I’ll be speaking with is Donna Oser, CAE.

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Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 1, 2013

So, as a self-proclaimed “meetings coach” and Michigan native, I’m pleased to have been invited by Brian McGrain of CEDAM (Community Economic Development Association of Michigan) to submit a presentation proposal for this year’s summit. I consider my own work with the Michigan Association of REALTORS earlier this year.

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Education Detroit Strategy Michigan 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 14, 2014

Your reputation rides on how well you perform – especially in a crisis,” said Kelly Rossman-McKinney , CEO of Truscott Rossman , a Michigan-based strategic communications firm. Kelly Rossman-McKinney, CEO of Truscott Rossman. Your failure to rise to the occasion will undermine your reputation, short- and probably long-term.

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Michigan Social Media Communications Case Study 100

Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

A: I earned my degree in deaf education from Michigan State University but never used it, as I was working in the association industry at the time. However, I have spent years teaching “Baby Signs” to families around Michigan, and I am an instructor for American Sign Language through Michigan Virtual University.

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Michigan Content Conference Education 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 7, 2014

Every couple of months, as I write my column for Michigan Meetings + Events magazine , I have the opportunity to practice this very same exercise. When we become too verbose or attempt to share too much information, we often muck up the waters and turn off our audience. I must routinely edit down a draft of 1,000 or more words to just 400.

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InternetAssociation

JANUARY 6, 2021

Bos is a graduate of Hope College in Holland, Michigan. ###. In the 116th Congress, she focused extensively on antitrust issues and served as a key advisor in the Committee’s bipartisan investigation into competition in digital markets. She also previously worked for Congressman Pete Hoekstra (R-MI).

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Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 28, 2015

Q: It’s a beautiful summer day in Michigan. There is nothing that shouts “Pure Michigan” like wading around in one of our GREAT lakes. Amanda Toy, associate director of sales, Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau. Q & A with Amanda Toy, associate director of sales, Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau.

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Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 3, 2014

26, 2015, I’ll be further exploring what this means to associations in a webinar I’m developing for the Michigan Society of Association Executives. That is, they’re not familiar with adult learning, cognitive processing, learning styles and learning objectives – all of which are just the tip of the iceberg. So, on Feb.

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Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 3, 2013

Wolowiec now writes a regular column in Michigan Meetings + Events magazine and he’s been featured as part of two magazine cover stories. Throughout the last two years, Event Garde has gained the professional accolades of the American Society of Association Executives and other key stakeholders.

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Michigan Report Innovation Social Media 100

Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Scanning my current commitments, I now serve on the editorial advisory board for Michigan Meetings + Events magazine, I’m a subject matter expert and facilitator for MSAE , I’m the luminaria chair for the East Lansing Relay for Life and I’ve recently been appointed to the ASAE 2014-2015 Professional Development Section Council.

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Michigan Committee Association Management Course 100

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

According to a study conducted by Event Garde in collaboration with the Michigan Society of Association Executives (MSAE) in 2012, when asked how many months before their 2011 major meeting associations closed their call for presentations, a majority of respondents (54%) indicated they did not issue one for this meeting. Just the Facts.

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Michigan Committee Conference Survey 100

Associations Now

JUNE 13, 2017

An initiative from the Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association draws much-needed attention to the state’s aging and failing systems. From its stormwater and wastewater systems to its roads and bridges, Michigan’s infrastructure needs some love—a lot of love.

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Michigan Detroit Social Media Newsletter 56

Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 2, 2013

Kelly Van Dyke presenting June 18 at the Michigan Meetings Expo. Kelly Van Dyke, CMP and I had the pleasure of delivering the highest rated education session at the Michigan Meetings Expo on June 18 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi.

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Michigan Communications Conference Education 100

CommPartners

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

A University of Michigan study found that customers / members spent 19 per cent more after joining a company’s online community. Online communities have become a valuable component of an organization’s engagement strategy. According to the advisory firm IDC, the online community market will reach $1.2 billion dollars by 2019.

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Michigan Strategy Marketing 66

Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 30, 2013

Working on a college campus (my fulltime job is at Michigan State University ) I see the wide-eyed, go-get-the-world naiveté of Gen Y every day. As a Gen Xer, I’ve grown up listening to how our generation craves economic diversity and demands social justice. And I’ve heard we strive for a work/life balance while defining our own careers.

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Michigan millennials Revenue Technology 100

Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 3, 2015

Q & A with Bonnifer Ballard, Executive Director, Michigan Section, American Water Works Association. A: I like living in Michigan. Q: If you could have any question answered, what would it be? A: I like that we don’t have all the answers. I like the process of discovery. It’s a struggle every time I pick up a tool.

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Michigan Content Chicago Leadership 100

Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 1, 2014

I’m media communications manager for Michigan State University. A: I have quite a few, but here’s the short list: snuggling at night with my husband of 14 years; tucking my kids in at night; the smell of burning leaves in the fall; Christmas morning magic; Michigan State University (I’m a proud alumna and I bleed green!);

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Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Next week, I’ll talk with Cheryl Ronk, president of Michigan Society of Association Executives , about the association’s successful internship program. Prima Civitas’ Employer Internship Toolkit outlines what a successful internship program might look like and what an intern might do. Department of Labor'

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Michigan Social Media Organization Education 100