September 14 at 6:15 p.m. "Getting a Grip On Negativity" by Craig Price Register Now >>

More Information on Main Event: Negativity is an unfortunate part of life. Understanding its usefulness and value is the key to success. This innovative, entertaining program takes a realistic look at how to convert your negative feelings and thoughts into productivity. An in-depth look at traditionally "negative" issues that will give tools to use the hidden value in them. Insightful as well as humorous, this program will have you looking at these "problems" in a whole new light. • See negative thinking as an important aspect of being productive • Respond effectively to negative employees/coworkers • Use their natural insights: Being prepared for problems • See the value of negative experiences: Creating success from failure

Bonus Presentation

Don't forget to attend our bonus program worth 1 extra PDU! Craig Price present(s) the topic Understanding the New Workforce.
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More Information on Bonus Topic: Are you struggling to understand the new workforce? Do you need to recruit, reach and retain younger workers? Do you want to give them the proper tools so they can succeed in your organization? Before you can manage a person, you need to understand them. This humorous and in-depth program puts the spotlight on what has shaped and what motivates the younger workers that are entering the business world. Audience members older and younger alike will be entertained and enlightened by this informative presentation.

Sponsorship

This dinner meeting is made possible in part by the sponsorship of National Heritage Academies. Please visit their website or stop by their booth at the dinner meeting to learn more about them and to express your thanks.

PDUs

All dinner meetings are worth 1 PDU.  For help claiming PDUs click here.  Don't forget, attend our bonus programs and earn 1 extra PDU.

Directions

All meetings are held at Holiday Inn Express / Crossroads unless otherwise noted. For directions, click here

Agenda

Cost

• $30 – Western Michigan Chapter Member
• $40 – Guest/A Non-member of the Western Michigan Chapter
• $25 – Full-Time Student Guest (Enrolled for 12+ credit hours/semester)
• $5 – Additional for walk-ins

Reservations

Use the Online Reservation Form to register. To cancel your registration, please use our new Cancellation Form.

Important: Reservations and cancellations MUST be received by NOON the Thursday before the event. If you do not cancel before noon on Thursday you will be invoiced for payment of the registration, in full.

2010/2011 Program Schedule

2009/2010 Program Schedule

Cancellation of scheduled dinner meetings due to inclement weather

If any monthly Chapter Dinner/Program Meetings must be canceled due to weather, the Board will make that determination by noon of the meeting day and post a notice as soon as possible on this page. Make it a practice to check this page if you have any doubts about going to a meeting due to weather conditions.