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Welcome to a new way of networking. A new way of thinking. A new way of doing business. Motor City Connect is a collection of professionals banding together to help each other – and our community – succeed.
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grow your business and |
gain expertise and |
strengthen your community |
We don't have a lot of rules and rituals. We think business should be fun. We love a good laugh. We think business should be profitable. Our successes benefit the community. We think we're better together. There is no limit to what we can accomplish when we focus our ideas, talents and resources. We are optimists. We're making a positive impact every day.
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I just sent this blast: Seven steps to make better use of mcc
1. Fill out your profile. Tell us what you do, who you do it for and most importantly why you love doing it. Passion is engaging and it helps us connect with you. And for the love of Pete put up a photo of yourself. We network with people not avatars or logos.
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Detroit Area Investing – The City versus the Suburbs
: "Either can make you money, but have you really considered everything when evaluating the risk versus reward of each?
It seems almost every day someone’s asking us about buying investment properties in the City of Detroit. While there’s nothing wrong with investing in Detroit properties, we’re amazed at the general naiveté of those ask.."
Your Facebook Like Is Worth $.50 to BUY MICHIGAN NOW
: "Hello MCC friends, I need your help top raise some dollars to promote Michigan-based businesses. Detroit-based Internet Automotive has generously offered to contribute $.50 to the Buy Michigan Now campaign for every friend of ours who "likes" their Facebook page, up to 1000!! For those who don't know, the Buy Michigan Now campaign is dedicated.."
The time trap and several cool events in July
: "I just sent this blast:
Have you experienced the time trap?
You know that what you want is going to happen...it's just not necessarily going to happen when you want it to?
How do you deal with it?
Many of us have big plans and LOTS to accomplish. Wouldn't it be great if time felt like it worked more with us than against us?
N.."
The time trap and several cool events in July
Thursday Lunch and Learn: Intro to 313Dlove
Imagine a Detroit whose self-esteem is high, unemployment is low and educational system is second to none. One man can. He asks us to share his vision.
Terry Bean, author, entrepreneur and visionary, will share about 313Dlove, a non-profit organization he has formed to organize and deliver on this vision. Bean believes three of Detroit's bigg...
MCC & Lakes Area Chamber Beach Night Mixer
LBN Summer Mixer
The Local Business Network Summer Sizzler is coming to South Bar
A casual, social networking event. ALL are welcome!! Tuesday July 17th 5:30-8:30 Cash Bar hors d'oeuvres included Live music $10 in advance $15 at the door Register today at http://locbusnet.com/online_payments.html or call (248) 620-6320 210 South Old Woodward, Bir...
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Motor City Connect Founder Terry Bean's new book is available from Amazon. It's the business book for anyone involved in business development (hint: we're all in business development).
As New York Times best-selling author Chris Brogan writes in the forward "Terry Bean knows networking. What Terry's done here is really brought out the best of what to do with regards to building that most vital piece of your business assets. This book, when PRACTICED and really considered, will change how business happens for you. Are you ready?"
Show your support for Terry Bean while helping your business, pick up your second edition of Terry Bean's "Be Connected" at Amazon.com.