5:30 - 7 p.m. at Dick O'Dow's Irish Pub - 160 W. Maple Rd., Birmingham
Mix and mingle at Birmingham's most popular watering hole. Join us for networking and raise your glass to a taste of Ireland right here in Birmingham. $10 Members, $20 Nonmembers prior to September 14, after $20 Members, $30 Nonmembers.

6 - 9 p.m.

Cranbrook Institute of Science - 39221 Woodward Ave. Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
A food, wine and fashion event to benefit Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan. Tickets are $65 per person. Food and wine participants: visit www.vinendine.com

 

4 - 6 p.m. The Townsend Hotel - 100 Townsend, Birmingham
Roundtable bringing entrepreneurs and investors together to create win-win opportunities focusing on Second Stage success. WHAT IS A SECOND-STAGE COMPANY? Second-stage companies are led by growth-focused entrepreneurs with market-ready products or services. They generally have revenue of $1million-$50million with employees in the 10-100 range. Stay tuned for speakers. Seeded by: Miller Canfield $65 Members, $85 Others by September 27, after $75 Members, $95 Others

7:30 - 9:30 a.m. at Huntington Bank - 801 Big Beaver Troy, MI
Retain, Rave, Repeat: Revenue Enhancing Customer Service
Retain more clients, turn them into raving fans and generate repeat business to increase your revenue. $10 Members, $20 Nonmembers prior to 9/24/10, after $20 Members, $30 Nonmembers

8 - 9 a.m.  Adams Square - 725 S. Adams, Birmingham
Join members of the Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber for a cup of joe and networking. Hosted by Philip Stevens Building Co. Complimentary for Members only.

5:30 - 7 p.m. Max & Erma's - 250 E. Merrill, Birmingham
Stop in after work and mingle with Chamber Members. Appetizers are included. $10 Members, $20 Nonmembers

7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Birmingham Conference Center - 31301 Evergreen Rd. Beverly Hills
The conference features two dynamic keynote speakers Doug Rothwell, president and CEO of Business Leaders for Michigan, and Bob Fish, founder and CEO of Biggby Coffee. For more information on speakers and topics click here.

An equally important part of the day are a series of breakout sessions geared toward helping small businesses operate more efficiently and learning new tricks and tools to drive new and more businesses to their business. Each session features a local “expert” in the area who will guide the discussion. Breakfast and lunch are included. Stay tuned for more information.

1 - 4 p.m. The Junior League of Birmingham and The Community House invite you to the perfect fun-filled family afternoon! The 17^th Annual Pumpkin Patch will be held on the terrace of The Community House on Merrill St. Activities will include moon bounces, healthy refreshments, fantastic crafts, cookie decorating, and spooktacular games for children of all ages. The Community House Dance Academy will perform and Baldwin Library will have a non-scary story time and magician. Attendees are encouraged to wear costumes.

March in the 74^th Annual Birmingham Halloween Parade presented by the Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber at 4 p.m. at the corner of Bates and Martin. Open to all, no RSVP required, and FREE!

7:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Position Yourself as the Expert
Speaking opportunities, blogging and public relations, oh my! Learn how to effectively position yourself as an expert and gain exposure. $10 Members, $20 Nonmembers prior to November 30th, after $20 Members, $30 Nonmembers.