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	1	2 Business Connections with the Irving Las Colinas Chamber Business Connections with the Irving Las Colinas Chamber Business Connections with the Irving Las Colinas Chamber Business Connections with the Irving Las Colinas Chamber May 2, 2012 8:20 am – 9:45 am We invite all Chamber members and any other business leaders who are interested in Irving to come and meet other business professionals to exchange information and ideas. We have represenatives of Irving based companies and others from the Metroplex that serve customers in Irving.… TEDxSMU Wednesdays TEDxSMU Wednesdays May 2, 2012 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Join the TEDxSMU & SMU Innovation Gym teams for a monthly brown bag lunch series to watch a TEDTalk from the TED.com archives and have a lively discussion. The TEDTalk…	3	4	5 TEDxSMU Wednesdays The Leukemia Cup Regatta – Dallas The Leukemia Cup Regatta – Dallas May 5, 2012 8:00 am – May 6, 2012 5:00 pm The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Leukemia Cup RegattaSM is a thrilling series of sailing events that combines the joy of boating with the important task of raising money to cure cancer. Since its inception, The Leukemia Cup Regatta has raised millions of dollars for…	6 The Leukemia Cup Regatta – Dallas The Leukemia Cup Regatta – Dallas The Leukemia Cup Regatta – Dallas May 5, 2012 8:00 am – May 6, 2012 5:00 pm The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Leukemia Cup RegattaSM is a thrilling series of sailing events that combines the joy of boating with the important task of raising money to cure cancer. Since its inception, The Leukemia Cup Regatta has raised millions of dollars for…
7 The Leukemia Cup Regatta – Dallas Marc Lynch, The Arab Uprisings Marc Lynch, The Arab Uprisings May 7, 2012 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm The Middle East today is undergoing one of the most fundamental changes in its modern history: the empowerment of a new generation of Arabs who reject the world they inherited. In The Arab Uprising, the director of George Washington University’s Institute for Middle East…	8 Marc Lynch, The Arab Uprisings Marc Lynch, The Arab Uprisings Selling in a Social Media World Selling in a Social Media World May 8, 2012 7:30 am – 9:00 am How are social media and other on-line sources changing the dynamics of selling? I find that my prospects already know about my company, my competitors and much more when they decide to talk with me. It’s harder than ever to reach someone by phone unless… Using Facebook to Market Your Business Using Facebook to Market Your Business May 8, 2012 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Whether you have a Facebook account and page or not you can learn how to use Facebook to market your business. This workshop will focus: Utilizing the functions of Facebook Pages Time Line Post About Photos Video Events Links More On how to develop a following (building community) How to promote your products and services Producing…	9 Using Facebook to Market Your Business Using Facebook to Market Your Business Using Facebook to Market Your Business Using Facebook to Market Your Business May 9, 2012 7:15 am – 9:00 am Whether you have a Facebook account and page or not you can learn how to use Facebook to market your business. This workshop will focus: Utilizing the functions of Facebook Pages Time Line Post About Photos Video Events Links More On how to develop a following (building community) How to promote your products and services Producing… Dallas Business Club Happy Hour at Prime Bar Dallas Business Club Happy Hour at Prime Bar May 9, 2012 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm The Emory, SMU and Yale business clubs are hosting and invite you the Dallas Business Club’s May Happy Hour. Come network with some of the brightest folks in Dallas and learn about the great projects they are working on. Also connect with people that…	10	11	12	13
14 Dallas Business Club Happy Hour at Prime Bar Consul General of the United Kingdom, The Honorable Andrew Millar Consul General of the United Kingdom, The Honorable Andrew Millar May 14, 2012 11:25 am – 1:00 pm Andrew Millar is Her Majesty’s Consul General in Houston, Texas. In that capacity he oversees operations of the various sections at the Consulate, including Consular; Science & Innovation; Political, Press & Public Affairs; and UK Trade & Investment. The Consulate’s territory covers Texas, Louisiana,…	15 Consul General of the United Kingdom, The Honorable Andrew Millar Consul General of the United Kingdom, The Honorable Andrew Millar His Excellency Rachad Bouhlal of Morocco His Excellency Rachad Bouhlal of Morocco May 15, 2012 7:30 am – 9:00 am Ambassador Rachad Bouhlal was appointed as Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco to the United States in 2011. He previously served as Ambassador to Germany, the European Union, Belgium and Luxembourg. Ambassador Bouhlal also held the position of Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign… What is Collaboration System Management? What is Collaboration System Management? May 15, 2012 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm Organizations today face growing collaboration challenges in organizational performance, international partnerships, mergers and global supply chains. These challenges are even more daunting as Leaders struggle with the seemingly unmanageable complexity of culture both inside their own organizations and with global partners.	16 What is Collaboration System Management? What is Collaboration System Management? Success North Dallas Success North Dallas May 16, 2012 7:15 am – 9:00 am Based on the success of this format and the vision of its potential to benefit an expanded audience, the group adopted and signed its bylaws in March, 1989. In the years since its inception as a small, selective nucleus, Success North Dallas has evolved into… DFW AMA Luncheon: The Power of Cow DFW AMA Luncheon: The Power of Cow May 16, 2012 11:15 am – 1:00 pm Chuck Bradford will share the story behind the Chick-fil-A brand and the creative aspect of their award winning advertising campaign. Attendees will also hear about the company’s history, business model and marketing philosophy.	17 DFW AMA Luncheon: The Power of Cow DFW Tech Cocktail @ Tech Church/Tech Wildcatters DFW Tech Cocktail @ Tech Church/Tech Wildcatters May 17, 2012 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Tech Cocktail is a literal “cocktail” of emerging technology and startup events, news, resources and reports for the entrepreneurial minded, tech enthusiast. The media company, founded and lead by former Aol product strategist, long-time tech blogger and new media pioneer Frank Gruber, focuses on celebrating…	18	19 DFW Tech Cocktail @ Tech Church/Tech Wildcatters Social Media Can Make a Difference Social Media Can Make a Difference May 19, 2012 9:00 am – 10:15 am This workshop is designed to help the members of a non-profit or associations learn how to use Social Media to support their organization. The staff of an association may have the responsibility to “market” the organization, but how can the volunteers, members, donors and…	20
21	22	23 Social Media Can Make a Difference Nobel Peace Prize Winner: Leymah Gbowee Nobel Peace Prize Winner: Leymah Gbowee May 23, 2012 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm “Leymah bore witness to the worst of humanity and helped bring Liberia out of the dark. Her memoir is a captivating narrative that will stand in history as testament to the power of women, faith and the spirit of our great country.” — Ellen…	24	25	26	27
28	29 Nobel Peace Prize Winner: Leymah Gbowee Last Tuesday Happy Hour at The Ritz Carlton Last Tuesday Happy Hour at The Ritz Carlton May 29, 2012 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm The “Last Tuesday Happy Hour at The Ritz Carlton” is a casual gathering of Dallas professionals that meet on the patio for cocktails and discussion. Of course there is networking and libations but the real value is in the thoughts and ideas that are…	30 Last Tuesday Happy Hour at The Ritz Carlton Career Pathing for 2012 & Beyond Career Pathing for 2012 & Beyond May 30, 2012 10:00 am – 12:00 pm There are many trends combining to cause shifts in traditional business models. These changes are affecting the way we progress through our careers, causes lay –offs, creates under employment and has contributed to long unemployment for many Americans. In the workshop, “Career Pathing for 2012…	31 Career Pathing for 2012 & Beyond Membership in the Digital Age Membership in the Digital Age May 31, 2012 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm How Associations, Non-Profits and Service Clubs Can Build Membership in a Digital Age Many membership based organizations have seen their membership number decline in recent years. Yet, “on-line giving” and social media based activism are on the rise. What’s going on? Have we changed that much? This workshop…

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