Your Networking 5 For The Week Of January 16-22

Hey there all you go getters!

This week is bustling with events and there are plenty of options for you to choose from.

Detroit Women in Digital 

Women in Digital will be holding a Detroit meet up at Bamboo Detroit this Wednesday, January 17.

The event is for women who work in digital, marketing, advertising or communication. Unlike past events this meeting is for members only. You can join Women in Digital for $25 a month or $250 for a yearly membership.

This month the special guest will be Susan Emerick. She is the Senior Manager of Global Marketing for IBM.

Just a note, this event is for women or for those who identify as women.

This event is free and you can register for it here.

When: Wednesday, January 17 from 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Where: Bamboo Detroit 1420 Washington Blvd #301 Detroit, Michigan 48226

Casual Networking for Metro Detroit IT Professionals

You know the deal with the IT in the D Casual Networking socials. There are no agendas, no speeches, and no cover charge. Just head out and get to know some other people who work in your field.

Be sure to stop by and say hi to Bob and Dave.

When: Thursday, January 18 from 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Where: Falling Down Beer Company 2270 E. 10 Mile Road Warren, Michigan 48091

Cocktails & Communication: The Press Effect

If you have a business but are having a hard time getting the attention from media professionals this is the event for you.

Come get advice and cultivate relationship from PR and media professionals at this networking and panel event.

This event is $18 for students and $25 for general admission. You can purchase your tickets here.

When: Thursday, January 18 from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Where: Grand Circus Detroit 1570 Woodward Avenue Detroit, Michigan 48226

JMJ Phillip and Turning Point at Business and Brews

On Thursday, January 18 JMJ Phillip and Turning Point will be hosting their annual NeckTie Drive. The event will be at Granite City Food and Brewery in Troy.

Come network with other professionals from all industries while enjoying a cocktail and appetizers.

If you have a bunch of ties taking up space in your closet, they will be collecting new and gently used neckties. The ties will be re-purposed into rose pins, tote bags, purses, and aprons.

The event is free, but you will need to RSVP here.

When: Thursday, January 18 from 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

Where: Granite City Food & Brewery 699 West Big Beaver Road Troy, Michigan 48084

Ask the Recruiter

Ladies, get the inside scoop about what recruiters look for at Ask the Recruiter workshop this week at SheHive.

If you’re looking to make a career change this is a don’t miss event.

Join Martha Janssen, CEO of Amplify Talent Solutions to learn all of the ins and outs of getting hired.

Tickets for the event are currently $35 but the price will be going up to $40 on January, 19. You can purchase them here.

When: Saturday, January 20 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Where: SheHive 2505 Hilton Road Unit 107 Ferndale, Michigan 48220

And thanks to our sponsor that makes the Networking 5 possible, the Detroit Regional Chamber:

Mackinac Sneak Peek

Network with regional business professionals and learn about the ins and outs of the Mackinac Policy Conference at the Crowne Plaza in downtown Detroit on Wednesday, Jan. 24.

Mackinac Sneak Peek will allow attendees to discover everything the 2018 Conference has to offer with major programming, events, and best practices for networking on the island. Find out more information here.