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ABC -Michigan Meetings:    (usually held the 2nd Wednesday of each month)

Are open to all members and non-members for a fee.  Invitations are sent by emailed. To receive future meeting invitations, please click here and complete the form .   We encourage vendors, venue staff and consultants; dealing with weddings to attend.   Do YOU want to be a wedding planner?  You won't want to miss this opportunity to mingle with the best in their field.    To Attend:

  • You MUST register online and pay for the meeting in advance.  Master Card. Visa & Paypal accepted.
  • NO telephone RSVP's will be accepted. 
  • Fees will increase if you RSVP after the listed final date. 
  • Walk-ins are only accepted if they pay fees in cash.  
  • If you have more than one person attend, you will need to list and pay each person individually. 
  • No refunds will be given once the head count has been submitted.
  • Please print out and save your receipt. 

After the event Dottie will email members a receipt stating the hours you have earned towards continuing education that is needed for all ABC members.  Please save these receipts - you will need them to renew your membership.


July 9, 2008

Wednesday 

6:00 - 9:00 PM
 
44045 Five Mile Road
Plymouth, MI 48170
734-414-0600


ABC Host: Steve Stawicki 

 
Featured Vendors:

 

RSVP  & Pay Online 

ABC Member's Payment for 07/09/08 mtg. $35.00

RSVP & Pay Online

Non - Members payment for 07.09.08 mtg. $40.00

Topic: "Creating an online marketing program." 

This topic is for anyone in any field that would like to know more on how to get the most use out of your website, a must in 2008 for any business.

Speaker: April Sage,  SageRank

 SageRank, is a web site optimization company, with a decade of experience in marketing and business online. SageRank is headquartered in Chelsea, MI and serves Southeastern Michigan. April Sage, founder, will be speaking on "Creating an online marketing program."

"If you're concerned about your customers finding you online, it's time to act. First, you have to make it easy for potential customers to find your site. Then, your website must guide them expertly to the information they're searching for. It must be simple to navigate, and contain fresh, relevant content."

 The professionals at SageRank listen to you, understand your needs, and will review your current site and online marketing plan. They will recommend usability, search engine optimization, and online marketing channels that will give you the biggest impact for the time and money spent. They will steer you away from high-cost, low-performing online advertising, and efforts that won't directly improve your bottom line.

To contact SageRank: April Sage  .  734-368-1972  .  info@sagerank.com
                                                                   
August 13
  Wednesday
6:00 - 9:00 pm

Brabb House B & B
Romeo
ABC Hostess: 
Donna Schonhoff
La Donna Wedding Officiating & Ceremony Coordinating Services

ABC Member's Payment for 08/13/08 mtg. $35.00

Non - Members Fee for 08.13.08 mtg. $40.00

6:00 - 9:00 pm
 
Topic:  How to keep your business growing during our current economic times.
 

                The Brabb House B & B is also a chapel and tea room and is a great place to have small intimate weddings, receptions, showers, teas, bachelorette parties, business meetings.

September 10   
 
October 8, 2008
 
November 9 - 11
Long Beach , CA
Annual Conference
Business of Brides Conference 
click here for details   
 
December 10, 2008
 
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