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Calendar of Events

COSE Networking Night

May
17
Thu.

Date: Thursday, May 17, 2012

Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m

Cost: $10 members, $20 nonmembers

Presenting Organization: Council of Smaller Enterprises

Venue: Audio Video Interiors

Address: 7204 Pearl Road, Middleburg Heights OH. Directions/Map

Web Site: cose.org

Network with scores of your business peers, learn more about COSE’s programs and services and enjoy food and beverages.

Making Meetings Work

May
17
Thu.

Date: Thursday, May 17, 2012

Time: 8 a.m.-noon

Presenting Organization: West Central Ohio Manufacturing Consortium and Husky Energy

Venue: Rhodes State College

Address: 4240 Campus Drive, Lima OH. Directions/Map

Web Site: magnetwork.org

. Learn how to supervise your workers in today’s workplace. Improve your performance by increasing your effective leadership skills.

Manny Awards

May
17
Thu.

Date: Thursday, May 17, 2012

Time: 5:30 p.m

Cost: $65, $475 for a table of eight

Presenting Organization: Inside Business

Venue: Windows on the River

Address: 2000 Sycamore St, Cleveland OH. Directions/Map

Web Site: ibmag.com

Honoring innovation and best practices in manufacturing with a keynote address from Chad Moutray, chief economist, National Association of Manufacturers.

Ned Hill

May
17
Thu.

Date: Thursday, May 17, 2012

Time: 11:30 a.m

Cost: $20

Presenting Organization: Akron Roundtable

Venue: Quaker Square Inn

Address: 135 S. Broadway St, Akron OH. Directions/Map

Web Site: akronroundtable.org

The dean of Cleveland State University’s Levin College of Urban Affairs asks: “Has Anyone Seen a Recovery?

Networking and Social Event

May
19
Sat.

Date: Saturday, May 19, 2012

Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m

Cost: Free

Presenting Organization: AAF-Akron and PRSA Akron

Venue: Brubaker’s Pub

Address: 373 South Main St, Akron OH. Directions/Map

Web Site: aafakron.com

The two organizations join together for fun and networking

Business Leaders Series: Ohio’s Role as a Swing State

May
21
Mon.

Date: Monday, May 21, 2012

Time: 11:30 a.m.

Cost: $50, $400/table of eight

Presenting Organization: City Club of Cleveland and Inside Business

Venue: Renaissance Cleveland Hotel

Address: 24 Public Square, Cleveland OH. Directions/Map

Web Site: cityclub.org

David Gregory, host of NBC News’ Meet the Press, moderates a panel that includes Sherwin-Williams’ Christopher M. Connor, the Cleveland Clinic’s Toby Cosgrove, Cuyahoga Community College’s Jerry Sue Thornton, and Huntington Bancshares’ Stephen D. Steinour

The Future of Volunteerism in Greater Cleveland

May
22
Tue.

Date: Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Time: Noon.

Cost: $15 members, $25 nonmembers.

Presenting Organization: City Club of Cleveland

Venue: City Club of Cleveland

Address: 800 Euclid Ave, Cleveland OH. Directions/Map

Web Site: cityclub.org

The heads of Greater Cleveland Volunteers, HandsOn Northeast Ohio and Business Volunteers Unlimited discuss best practices and where volunteerism is heading.

Human Resources Roundtable

May
22
Tue.

Date: Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Time: 8-9:30 a.m.

Presenting Organization: Greater Akron Chamber

Venue: Andrew Jackson House

Address: 277 East Mill St., Akron OH. Directions/Map

Web Site: greaterakronchamber.org

Anthony O'Leary, executive director, AMHA and chair of University Park Alliance, and Dan Colantone, president & CEO of the Greater Akron Chamber will discuss University Park Alliance and why this initiative will greatly impact Akron area's future.

Forging Design Seminar.

May
23
Wed.

Date: Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Time: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Cost: $495

Presenting Organization: Forging Industry Association

Venue: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Cleveland Airport

Address: 7230 Engle Road, Middleburg Heights OH. Directions/Map

Web Site: forging.org

This seminar aims to help component designers understand the intricacies of forged part design and how to improve design while reducing cost.

Athena Awards

May
24
Thu.

Date: Thursday, May 24, 2012

Time: 5:45 p.m

Cost: $50

Presenting Organization: Youngstown Warren Regional Chamber

Venue: Mr. Anthony’s

Address: 7440 South Ave, Boardman OH. Directions/Map

Web Site: regionalchamber.com

Honoring professional women in the Valley for accomplishments in their careers, community leadership and mentoring of other women.

Business Breakfast Series: Taking Your Business From Successful To Significant

May
24
Thu.

Date: Thursday, May 24, 2012

Time: 8 a.m.

Cost: $10 member, $20 nonmember

Presenting Organization: Heights-Hillcrest Regional Chamber of Commerce

Address: 700 Beta Drive, Mayfield Heights OH. Directions/Map

Web Site: hrcc.org

Motivational speaker Kordell Norton shares his latest on sales and growth strategies.

Compensation and Benefit Plan Design Basics

May
24
Thu.

Date: Thursday, May 24, 2012

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Cost: $250 members, $300 nonmembers

Presenting Organization: ERC

Venue: ERC Workplace Center

Address: 6700 Beta Drive, Suite 300, , Mayfield Village OH. Directions/Map

Web Site: ercnet.org

The seminar shows how to use a salary survey, create basic compensation strategy, reinforce positive results in your organization without breaking the bank and save money through benefit plan design.

Foreign-Trade Zone Seminar

May
24
Thu.

Date: Thursday, May 24, 2012

Time: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Cost: $85

Presenting Organization: Northeast Ohio Trade & Economic Consortium

Venue: Firestone Country Club

Address: 452 E. Warner Road, Akron OH. Directions/Map

Web Site: neotec.org

National experts on foreign-trade zones, including Dan Griswold, president of the National Association of Foreign Trade Zones, and Lewis Leibowitz, chairman of the NAFTZ, headline this half-day program.

How to Communicate Like a Manager

May
24
Thu.

Date: Thursday, May 24, 2012

Time: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Cost: $645

Presenting Organization: Weatherhead School of Management

Venue: Case Western Reserve University

Address: 10900 Euclid Ave, Cleveland OH. Directions/Map

Web Site: weatherhead.case.edu

This course provides management communications tools to build relationships and improve team performance.

NEOSA Sales & Marketing SIG: Effective Lead Generation and Management for Tech Companies

May
24
Thu.

Date: Thursday, May 24, 2012

Time: 7:30-9:30 a.m

Cost: $10 members, $20 nonmembers

Presenting Organization: Council of Smaller Enterprises

Venue: Indiana Wesleyan

Address: 4100 Rockside Road, Seven Hills OH. Directions/Map

Web Site: cose.org

Panelists share their secrets to lead development and management.

Torchbearers

May
24
Thu.

Date: Thursday, May 24, 2012

Time: 5:30 p.m.

Presenting Organization: Torchbearers

Venue: Akron Bar Association, Main Floor

Address: 57 S. Broadway. , Akron OH. Directions/Map

Web Site: torchbearersakron.com

This membership recruitment event informs prospective applicants on the value of becoming a member.

Lunch and Three Innings at Progressive Field

May
30
Wed.

Date: Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Time: 12:05 p.m

Cost: $17 .25

Presenting Organization: Society for Technical Communication

Venue: Progressive Field

Address: 2401 Ontario St, Cleveland OH. Directions/Map

Web Site: neostc.org

Northeast Ohio’s Society for Technical Communication holds a networking lunch at the Cleveland Indians vs. Kansas City Royals game

Lunch with Jim Tressel

May
31
Thu.

Date: Thursday, May 31, 2012

Time: 11:30 a.m.

Cost: $35

Presenting Organization: ERC & ESPN Cleveland

Venue: Quaker Square Inn

Address: 135 South Broadway St, Akron OH. Directions/Map

Web Site: ercnet.org

The former Ohio State University football coach and current vice president for strategic engagement at the University of Akron speaks about leadership, commitment to success and accepting change.

Computer Essentials.

Jun
1
Fri.

Date: Friday, June 1, 2012

Time: Noon

Presenting Organization: Cuyahoga County Public Library

Venue: Strongsville Branch

Address: 18700 Westwood Drive, Strongsville OH. Directions/Map

Web Site: cuyahogalibrary.com

Class designed for the computer novice, with an overview of basic computer parts, the mouse and the keyboard. In addition, an introduction to Microsoft Windows.

Behavioral Interviewing

Jun
5
Tue.

Date: Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Cost: $250 members, $300 nonmembers

Presenting Organization: ERC

Venue: ERC Workplace Center

Address: 6700 Beta Drive, Suite 300, Mayfield Village OH. Directions/Map

Web Site: ercnet.org

This workshop provides skills to plan for and conduct an effective behavioral-based interview

Communicate To Make A Lasting Impression

Jun
5
Tue.

Date: Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Time: Noon

Cost: $20 members, $35 nonmembers, $15 student members, $20 student nonmembers

Presenting Organization: AAF-Akron

Venue: Musica

Address: 51 E. Market St, Akron OH. Directions/Map

Web Site: aafakron.com

Stacey Hanke, owner of First Impression Consulting, delivers practical and immediate ideas and results

COSE Workers’ Comp & Safety Summit

Jun
5
Tue.

Date: Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Time: 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Cost: $25 members, $40 nonmembers

Presenting Organization: Council of Smaller Enterprises

Venue: Pickwick & Frolic

Address: 2035 East Fourth St, Cleveland OH. Directions/Map

Web Site: cose.org

A day dedicated to everything you need to know about workers’ comp, keeping your workplace safe and everything in between

Free Benefits Review Session

Jun
5
Tue.

Date: Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Cost: Free for members only

Presenting Organization: Council of Smaller Enterprises

Venue: Corporate College East

Address: 4400 Richmond Road, Warrensville Heights OH. Directions/Map

Web Site: cose.org

Meet one-on-one with a licensed health insurance consultant to discuss all aspects of health insurance for your company. The 45-minute sessions are by appointment only

Online Job Applications

Jun
5
Tue.

Date: Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Time: 7 p.m.

Presenting Organization: Cuyahoga County Library

Venue: Warrensville Branch Library

Address: 22035 Clarkwood Parkway, Cleveland OH. Directions/Map

Web Site: cuyahogalibrary.com

Learn how to complete online job applications, post a resume and answer difficult interview questions.

YStark 20 Under 40.

Jun
5
Tue.

Date: Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Cost: $50

Presenting Organization: Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce

Venue: Glenmoor Country Club

Address: 4191 Glenmoor Road NW, Canton OH. Directions/Map

Web Site: cantonchamber.org

Celebrate the pillars of the young professional community at this annual awards program

Annual Women in Leadership Network and Renewal Event

Jun
6
Wed.

Date: Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Time: 2-4 p.m.

Cost: $25

Presenting Organization: Weatherhead School of Management

Venue: George S. Dively Building

Address: 11240 Bellflower Road, Cleveland OH. Directions/Map

Web Site: weatherhead.case.edu

This program reinforces key skills and themes, creates connections and celebrates continued leadership development.

Campaign Development: Creating for the Medium

Jun
6
Wed.

Date: Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Time: 11:30 a.m.

Cost: $30 member, $45 nonmember, $15 student

Presenting Organization: American Advertising Federation Cleveland

Venue: Doubletree Hotel by Hilton

Address: 1111 Lakeside Ave, Cleveland OH. Directions/Map

Web Site: aafcleveland.com

Featuring Cleveland’s creative directors in a panel discussion

WIN on the Water Networking Lunch

Jun
6
Wed.

Date: Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Time: 11:30 a.m.

Cost: Free

Presenting Organization: WIN Cleveland

Venue: Edgewater Yacht Club

Address: 6700 Memorial Shoreway NW, Cleveland OH. Directions/Map

Web Site: wincleveland.org

YOUNG 2012 Golf Outing

Jun
6
Wed.

Date: Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Time: 9:30 a.m-7 p.m.

Cost: $100, $40 for YOUNG Speaker Series breakfast and lunch

Presenting Organization: Youngstown Warren Regional Chamber

Venue: . D.D. & Velma Davis Center, Fellows Riverside Gardens / Mill Creek Park Golf Course

Address: 123 McKinley Ave / state Rt. 224, Youngstown / Boardman OH. Directions/Map

Web Site: regionalchamber.com

The outing kicks off with a breakfast presentation, followed by lunch, golf, dinner and an awards presentation.

COSE Education Session: What Business Are You Really In?

Jun
7
Thu.

Date: Thursday, June 7, 2012

Time: 8 a.m.

Cost: $25 members, $40 nonmembers

Presenting Organization: Council of Smaller Enterprises

Venue: Lockkeepers

Address: 8001 Rockside Road, Valley View OH. Directions/Map

Web Site: cose.org

Jim Gilmore, co-founder of Strategic Horizons, challenges participants to think differently and more strategically about how to increase sales.

Staffing and Recruitment Practices

Jun
7
Thu.

Date: Thursday, June 7, 2012

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Cost: $250 members, $300 nonmembers

Presenting Organization: ERC

Venue: ERC Workplace Center

Address: 6700 Beta Drive, Suite 300, Mayfield Village OH. Directions/Map

Web Site: ercnet.org

This session provides an overview of the hiring process and how to implement an effective one in your company.

AultCare Fast Break Breakfast

Jun
8
Fri.

Date: Friday, June 8, 2012

Time: 7 a.m.

Cost: $18 member, $25 nonmember

Presenting Organization: Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce

Venue: Courtyard by Marriot

Address: 4375 Metro Circle NW, North Canton OH. Directions/Map

Web Site: cantonchamber.org

Steve Brubaker, chief of staff at InfoCision Management Corp., discusses strategies for interacting with your customers.

Set Sail with Built Environment Partners

Jun
8
Fri.

Date: Friday, June 8, 2012

Time: 5:30 p.m.

Cost: $20

Presenting Organization: AIA Cleveland

Address: 825 E. Ninth St., Cleveland OH. Directions/Map

Web Site: aiacleveland.com

Twenty organizations come together for a night of networking on the Goodtime III

Golf Outing

Jun
11
Mon.

Date: Monday, June 11, 2012

Time: 5:30 p.m.

Cost: $175 per person, $700 group of four.

Presenting Organization: Cuyahoga Metropolitan Bar Association

Venue: Shaker Heights Country Club

Address: 3300 Courtland Blvd, Shaker Heights OH. Directions/Map

Web Site: clemetrobar.org

Includes 18 holes of golf and reception

2012 Business Opportunity Fair

Jun
12
Tue.

Date: Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Time: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Cost: Free

Presenting Organization: Northeast Ohio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Venue: Cleveland State University, Main Classroom

Address: 2121 Euclid Ave, Cleveland OH. Directions/Map

Web Site: affiliate.nmsdc.org/nomsdc

One of the largest annual events of its kind in Ohio

Case Studies in Strategic Planning

Jun
12
Tue.

Date: Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Time: 8-10 a.m.

Cost: Free

Presenting Organization: Council of Smaller Enterprises

Venue: Lockkeepers

Address: 8001 Rockside Road, Valley View OH. Directions/Map

Web Site: cose.org

A preview of one of the longest-running and most prestigious business strategic planning courses in the nation

LinkedIn: The Basics

Jun
13
Wed.

Date: Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Time: 9-10 a.m.

Cost: $20 members, $25 nonmembers

Presenting Organization: ERC

Venue: ERC Workplace Center

Address: 6700 Beta Drive, Suite 300, Mayfield Village OH. Directions/Map

Web Site: ercnet.org

This program gives you the tools to complete your profile, access free valuable content, network with other professionals, create your personal brand and represent your organization

Free Graphic Resources

Jun
16
Sat.

Date: Saturday, June 16, 2012

Time: 10:30 a.m.-noon

Presenting Organization: Greater Cleveland PC Users Group

Venue: Notre Dame College

Address: 4545 College Road, Room 30, South Euclid OH. Directions/Map

Web Site: gcpcug.org

Web SIG Cleveland member Debbie Kennedy covers free web design resources

Annual Meeting and Celebration

Jun
19
Tue.

Date: Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Time: 6-9 p.m

Presenting Organization: Cleveland Engineering Society

Venue: Cleveland Botanical Garden

Address: 11030 East Blvd, Cleveland OH. Directions/Map

Web Site: cesnet.org

Leadership award presentation and a self-guided tour to explore the engineering and architecture of the glasshouse

Overcoming Business Obstacles: Innovative Solutions for Tough Times

Jun
19
Tue.

Date: Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Time: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Cost: $1,290

Presenting Organization: Weatherhead School of Management

Venue: Case Western Reserve University

Address: 10900 Euclid Ave, Cleveland OH. Directions/Map

Web Site: weatherhead.case.edu

Learn how to embed sustainability for value and profit

Communication Skills for HR Professionals

Jun
21
Thu.

Date: Thursday, June 21, 2012

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Cost: $250 members,$300 nonmembers

Presenting Organization: ERC

Venue: ERC Workplace Center

Address: 6700 Beta Drive, Suite 300, Mayfield Village OH. Directions/Map

This workshop helps HR workers find money-saving ways to communicate with employees, manage conflicts and support the company in organizational changes

Luncheon

Jun
21
Thu.

Date: Thursday, June 21, 2012

Time: Noon

Cost: $20 members, $35 nonmembers, $15 student members, $20 student nonmembers

Presenting Organization: American Advertising Federation

Venue: Musica

Address: 51 E. Market St, Akron OH. Directions/Map

Web Site: aafakron.com

Norm Shearer, creative director and partner at Cactus Communications, shares his secrets

Mike Alkire

Jun
21
Thu.

Date: Thursday, June 21, 2012

Time: 11:30 a.m.

Cost: $20

Presenting Organization: Akron Roundtable

Venue: Quaker Square Inn

Address: 135 S. Broadway St, Akron OH. Directions/Map

Web Site: akronroundtable.org

Chief operating officer of Premier Inc.

Swap 35/Power Networking

Jun
21
Thu.

Date: Thursday, June 21, 2012

Time: 5 p.m.

Cost: $15 members

Presenting Organization: Council of Smaller Enterprises

Venue: Bucci’s

Address: 7320 Engle Road, Middleburgh Heights OH. Directions/Map

Web Site: cose.org

Make 35 new contacts in 90 minutes

Annual Meeting

Jun
27
Wed.

Date: Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Time: 4 p.m

Cost: $25

Presenting Organization: Cleveland Botanical Garden

Address: 11030 East Boulevard, Cleveland OH. Directions/Map

Web Site: cbgarden.org

Peter Walker, of PWP Landscape Architecture and the landscape architect behind the National September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York City, will deliver the keynote address.

Team NEO Economic Development Plus Awards

Jun
27
Wed.

Date: Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Time: 5:30 p.m.

Cost: $85, $750/table of 10

Presenting Organization: Team NEO

Venue: LaCentre Conference Center

Address: 25777 Detroit Road, Westlake OH. Directions/Map

Web Site: ibmag.com/TeamNEO

Celebrating economic development initiatives that created jobs, saved jobs, attracted investment or spurred development in the region.

Developing Your Skills

Jun
28
Thu.

Date: Thursday, June 28, 2012

Time: 7 p.m.

Presenting Organization: Cuyahoga County Library

Venue: Bay Village Branch

Address: 502 Cahoon Road, Bay Village OH. Directions/Map

Web Site: cuyahogalibrary.com

Maurice Stevens, of Career Development and Placement Strategies, helps you analyze your skill set and effectively communicate with any target audience.

Networking

Jun
28
Thu.

Date: Thursday, June 28, 2012

Time: 5:30 p.m

Cost: $10 members, $20 nonmembers

Presenting Organization: NEOSA

Venue: MCPc Offices

Address: 1801 Superior Ave., Suite 300, Cleveland OH. Directions/Map

Web Site: cose.org

Mix, mingle and exchange business cards with inspiring tech entrepreneurs and leaders from the tech industry