Everything you need to know about this year's Art Fair!

The Countdown Begins! We're just days away from the Townie Street Party and the 53rd Ann Arbor Street Art Fair! There's no better way to kick-off Art Fair week than the Townie Street Party! Join us on Monday, July 16, 5:00-9:30pm Music, Food & Fun For more information, click here.     Want a VIP Townie experience?   Making a Friend of the Fair donation includes access to The Terrace, a private tented area with premium seating to listen to Steppin' In It, Orpheum Bell, and Ryan Racine and Gas for Less while enjoying complimentary beverages and hors d'oeuvres provided by Ann Arbor's best restaurants and caterers.     To become a Friend of the Fair and enjoy VIP treatment, click here.  Did you know there's a lot more to do at the Street Art Fair than look at fabulous art? Enjoy music and dance performances, hands-on creating and great food on Ingalls Mall! Enjoy an exciting and eclectic mix of music and dance performances at the Fountain Stage while you grab a cold drink or a bite to eat from the Fountain Food Court.     You can explore your creative side by visiting our ArtZone, presented by PNC Bank, where you will find interactive arts and craft activities for the whole family, hosted by the Detroit Institute of Arts, MOCAD, Sugar Hill Clay Gallery and others. You can also get a henna tattoo or get your face painted.   If you've ever wondered how one of remarkable artists creates, check out the DemoZone, located in a tent under the giant trees on North University. Artists' demonstrate their individual techniques for the public everyday throughout the Fair.  Getting to the Fair  Let us make it easy for you.  Take an Art Fair Shuttle!   AATA Shuttle Service  The Ann Arbor Transit Authority Park and Ride Shuttle provides low-cost transportation from Briarwood Mall and Pioneer High School for only $1.50 each way. Buses run every 10-15 minutes and stops are conveniently located on Main Street at William and S. University at State Street. Hours are 9am to 10pm Wednesday through Friday and 9am to 7pm on Saturday.    Trinity Westside Shuttle  The Trinity Westside Art Fair Park and Ride Shuttle offers transportation to and from the Maple Village Shopping Center on Maple Road off of Jackson Avenue. Stops are located at Washington and Main and Washington and State with shuttles running every 10-15 minutes from 9am to 10pm Wednesday through Friday and 9am to 7pm on Saturday. Round-trip fare is $3.00 and children under 5 years old ride for free. Parking Parking is available in downtown structures and lots for $12 per day and $6 after 5pm. The new Library Lane Structure has added over 700 parking spaces on Division between William and Liberty.  For more information on Downtown Parking, click here.   Getting Around the Fair Hop aboard the Art Fair Trolley for easy transport around downtown Ann Arbor For only $1.00 per day, you can take the air conditioned Art Fair Trolley between the four different areas of the Fair. The Trolley runs every 10-15 minutes and each Fair has two stops.  The Street Fair's stops are located on Fletcher at Washington and another at the corner of Fletcher and N. University. Check out our map of all four Fairs to get a better idea for how to get around the Fair. Looking for a gift for an art lover in your life? It's always hard to buy art for someone else, but we've figured out the perfect way to do just that! Buy them a gift certificate to the Street Art Fair! Visit our website to purchase a gift certificate that can be used at any Street Art Fair Artists' booth. A large variety of denominations are available to suit everyone's budget.  Last Day to Volunteer! We couldn't make the Street Art Fair happen without the generous support and hard work of our volunteers. There's still time to join the loyal volunteer corp that contributes to our success each year. Grab a friend and sign up for a fun and rewarding volunteer experience by going to our Volunteer Local website to choose the days, times and duties you prefer!

"Power Prospecting" training for Your Business

Power Prospecting

 

Hello Entrepreneurial s.  On Monday, July 9^th, at 6:00pm, in the Eastern Campus Cooper Room, the Wayne County Community College District Entrepreneurial department will present Mr. Jerrick Jefferson, "The Percolator".  Mr. Jefferson is from The Art of Wining Sales Training Inc., and will do a sales training presentation on:

Power Prospecting!

Do you have a product or service to sell?

Are you a sales professional?

Do you have a new business?

 

On Monday, July 9^th at 6:00pm, Jarrick Jefferson will talk about:

          How to Get New Customers Immediately!

Come on out!  There's no charge.  Bring a friend.  The Eastern Campus Cooper Room is located at 5901 Conner in Detroit, right off the I94 and Conner exit.

 

Thanks,

Mark Maupin

 PS: Now my phone is ringing 50-70 times a day for Dumpster Rental in Detroit metro Market. .  Ask me about the new Low cost Volume Discount Program I am using on my Dumpster Business and for my customers.

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7/5/12 Networking Meeting Cancelled tonight due to Power outage at Detroit College

Entrepreneurial Roundtable: "How to Get Your Food Products into the Stores" for tonight has been cancelled.

 

The Small Business Roundtable meets once a month on the 1st Thursday of each month from 6 – 9 pm

 

Ck out two events next week at http://www.megaeveningevent.com/upcoming-real-estate-seminars.php

 

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248-939-6232

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Tell Them the Facts on Internet and Printed Ads

Include any proven facts in your ad copy. They could be customer surveys, scientific tests, product reviews, etc. For example, you could say, "FACT: Our product withstood an elephant walking over it!" Another example, "(business name) Research found that our product reduces stress by 325%."

Next: How increase the number of opt-ins...

We have just completed a website that lists all the $100 Ideas by category. Every week, we will be adding to the list. Go to 100DollarBizTips.com. If you know of someone who can use our practical information, have them register at the website.

Edward King, MBA CPA
Former Director of Wayne State University's Small Business Services
Telephone: 586-771-3618
Fax: 888-756-2761 (toll-free)
E-mail: EdwKing@aol.com
Websites: TheSmallBusinessDigest.com, 100DollarBizTips.com, SmallBizKing.com (students only)

Mark Maupin

 PS: Now my phone is ringing 50-70 times a day for Dumpster Rental in Detroit metro Market. .  Ask me about the new Low cost Volume Discount Program I am using on my Dumpster Business and for my customers.

PSS: We can put Your Business at the Top of a Google Searches with or without a Web Site!   http://www.a-affordable-internet-marketing-company.com/ 

Upcoming Events: http://www.MegaEveningEvent.com  or http://www.meetup.com/MegaEveningEvent-com  


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$100 Idea: Who is Your Target Audience?

Make a list of your target audience. Write down what reasons would attract them to purchase your product. Include those reasons in your ad copy. For example, if my target audience was business owners and affiliate marketers, I would write down things like - make money, increase sales, cut costs, etc.

Next: Tell Them the Facts.

We have just completed a website that lists all the $100 Ideas by category. Every week, we will be adding to the list. Go to 100DollarBizTips.com. If you know of someone who can use our practical information, have them register at the website.

Edward King, MBA CPA
Former Director of Wayne State University's Small Business Services
Telephone: 586-771-3618
Fax: 888-756-2761 (toll-free)
E-mail: EdwKing@aol.com
Websites: TheSmallBusinessDigest.com, 100DollarBizTips.com, SmallBizKing.com (students only)

Mark Maupin

 PS: Now my phone is ringing 50-70 times a day for Dumpster Rental in Detroit metro Market. .  Ask me about the new Low cost Volume Discount Program I am using on my Dumpster Business and for my customers.

PSS: We can put Your Business at the Top of a Google Searches with or without a Web Site!   http://www.a-affordable-internet-marketing-company.com/ 

Upcoming Events: http://www.MegaEveningEvent.com  or http://www.meetup.com/MegaEveningEvent-com  


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Methods for Making Your Own Videos Easy and Fast “Live & Free in Detroit Michigan”

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b17Wu3JmRnA&t=1m35s

 

Chris Wechner will show you three free resources to create your own videos, and he will demonstrate how to use them.  This workshop  includes...

• Video Recording Methods that are free  - Anyone with access to a computer or a webcam can make a video
• Simple  Video Recording Methods to use - can implement these methods that same night
• Q & A- Answer Questions about how to record and what types of things to record for YOUR business

Mr. Wechner is one my main sources for video production. Chris has been marketing on the Internet since 2009, and he started his company The Ultimate Analyst this year.  Chris Wechner has been reading and teaching himself how to create videos and market videos but has learned how to market online from some of Metro Detroit's best.  He is known as a good teacher and enjoys sharing things he learns with other people who want to learn.

 

Location: East Campus of Wayne County Community College District (WCCCD) in the Cooper Room

Address: 5901 Connor, Detroit, MI 48213

 

Call (248) 939-6232 with questions about the event.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b17Wu3JmRnA&t=1m35s

 

Sincerely

 

Mark Maupin