• Today: Where Did All the Leaders Go? Today’s Leadership Benchstrength Challenge. 5-7:30 p.m. Denison Consulting, 121 W. Washington St., Suite 201, Ann Arbor. Denison Consulting's Thought Leadership Lecture Series invites you to meet with Jean Hauser for a provocative discussion on how the shortage of qualified leadership is affecting the growth, innovation and productivity of today's organizations. Hauser will share with you her findings and recommendations based on a study of 100 companies by Executive Development Associates. Learn what you need to address the problem of leadership benchstrength and grow your leaders for a successful future. Free. For more information, visit www.denisonconsulting.com.

• Today: Increasing Your Energy Efficiency and Your Bottom Line. 10 a.m.-noon. Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Road, Ypsilanti. The Clean Energy Coalition (CEC) is kicking off its 2010 Rebuild Ypsilanti program. Rebuild Ypsilanti aims to reduce energy costs by assisting Ypsilanti-based commercial building and business owners with energy efficiency improvements. The event includes an update on the Rebuild Ypsilanti program as well as three expert speakers sharing their expertise on leveraging available utility optimization rebates, the financial benefits of equipment depreciation and EPAct tax reductions and equipment leasing and financing solutions for energy efficiency and renewable projects. Free. RSVP required by emailing josh@cec-mi.org. For more information, visit www.cec-mi.org.

• April 30: Habitat for Humanity Annual Auction and 20th Anniversary. 6-9 p.m. Morris Lawrence Atrium, Washtenaw Community College, 4800 E. Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor. Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley celebrates its 20th anniversary with an evening of food, drinks, music and the annual live and silent auction to benefit families in need. Habitat will also be honoring two of the local affiliate’s founders and a Sponsor of the Year. $50 or $400 for a table of eight. For more information or for tickets, visit www.h4h.org.

• April 30: Executive Job Networking: Gray Hair Management. 7:30-10 a.m. Four Points Sheraton, 3200 Boardwalk, Ann Arbor. Speaker: Amy Cell, Director, Talent Enhancement, Ann Arbor SPARK. $25 for members and $30 for non-members. Fee includes breakfast. Click here for more information or to register.

• May 3: Creating Sustainable Funding For Your Nonprofit. 10 a.m.-noon. University of Michigan School of Social Work, 1080 S. University Ave., Ann Arbor. Hosted by University of Michigan, this fast-paced information session introduces you to a systematic model for building sustainable funding for your mission. Learn to leave a legacy of passionate lifelong individual donors as you tailor the Benevon Model to your organization. Free . Register at http://apps.ssw.umich.edu/registrationFormSprSum.html.

• May 4: First Tuesday Breakfast. 7:30-9 a.m. Morris Lawrence Building, WCC, 4800 E. Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor. The 2010 Exemplary Educational Endeavors (E3) Award Winners will be announced. $15 for chamber members and $20 for prospective members before 5 p.m. April 29; additional $5 after. For more information, contact Katie Jones at 734-482-4920, ext. 21 or katie@ypsichamber.org.

• May 4: Inforum's 2010 Annual Meeting: Leadership. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Conor O'Neill's Pub, 318 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. GE’s Charlene Begley Goes on the Record with Acclaimed Business Writer Pattie Sellers. For the first time, Inforum will simulcast its annual meeting to an off-site location. Participants will get the chance to watch a live Internet broadcast of the Annual Meeting and participate via the Web by 'tweeting' questions for the speakers. The cost to attend the Ann Arbor simulcast is $20 for Inforum members and $25 for non-members. For more information and to register online, visit: www.inforummichigan.org/events/simulcast-annual-meeting.

• May 5: Client Development for Professionals Workshop. 9-11 a.m. Sandler Training Center, 501 Avis Drive, Ann Arbor. Sandler Training Center offers a free Executive Briefing for principals, partners and executives of professional service firms. This training workshop will address the key challenges to developing client business, as well as productive, professional approaches for building your practice. Free. Advanced registration is required at www.sandlerannarbor.com. For more information, e-mail joe@marrsales.com.

• May 5: Fundraising in a Tough Economy. 4:30-6:30 p.m. Sandler Training Center, 501 Avis Drive, Ann Arbor. Sandler Training Center offers a free workshop for executives, board members and employees of nonprofit organizations, “Fundraising in a Tough Economy." The workshop will provide a practical approach for identifying the preferred relationship styles in others and making appropriate adjustments to enhance trust and improve communication. Free. Advanced registration is required at www.sandlerannarbor.com. For more information, e-mail joe@marrsales.com.

• May 5: Lunch Ann Arbor Marketing meeting. 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Conor O'Neill's, 318 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. Topic: Sales 101 -2 -3. Presenter: Gerald Bricker, Aadvise Consulting, LLC. For more information, e-mail info@la2m.com.

• May 6: Michigan Energy Forum. 5-7 p.m. SPARK Central, 330 E. Liberty, Ann Arbor. Ann Arbor SPARK sponsors a dynamic discussion around transportation infrastructure followed by an afterglow. Come and learn about current trends, public policy changes that are on the horizon and cutting edge innovation around the sector. Free. Click here to register.

• May 6: Annual Meeting & Awards Dinner - Ypsilanti Area Chamber of Commerce. 5:30-8:30 p.m. The Polo Fields - Washtenaw, 2955 Packard Road, Ypsilanti. The board of directors and staff of the Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti Area Chambers of Commerce invite you to join the celebration commemorating 2009. ATHENA award, Small Business Award and Distinguished Service Award recipients will be recognized at this event. For more information, e-mail katie@ypsichamber.org. Register at http://www.annarborusaevents.org/EventDetails.aspx?e=10407.

• May 6: NetWorks! "Creating A Tactical Marketing Plan." 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Stonebridge Golf Club, 1825 Clubhouse Drive, Ann Arbor. Speaker: Kirk Beadle, Business Coach, The Entrepreneur's Source of Michigan. $25 for chamber members, $35 for prospective members. Click here for more information or to register.

• May 7: WXW wine tasting and networking hour. 5 p.m. Ann Arbor Art Center, 117 W. Liberty St., Ann Arbor. Join Women's Exchange of Washtenaw and meet winemaker Laurence Feraud for a wine-tasting happy hour and networking event at the Ann Arbor Art Center. Registration starts at 4:30 p.m. Feraud founded Domaine du Pegau with her father in 1987, and has more than doubled the acreage of the family business. Attendees will hear Laurence speak about her experience as a woman in a male-dominated field; ticket price includes hors d’oeuvres and a taste of Cotes du Rhone Villages Seguret Rouge 2008, Selection Laurence Feraud. $16. Registration is available at http://www.eventbrite.com/event/640947090.

• May 11-12: Michigan Growth Capital Symposium. Registration starts at 11 a.m. May 11. Marriott Eagle Crest, 1275 S. Huron St., Ypsilanti. Premier equity event for leaders in the venture capital investment world to connect with entrepreneurs, startups and emerging growth companies that are actively searching for partners and funding. For more information, visit www.michigangcs.com.

• May 12: Livingston Economic Club’s spring luncheon and networking event. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Cleary University’s Johnson Center, 3750 Cleary Drive, Howell. Keynote speaker will be Michael Reagan, the eldest child of President Ronald Reagan and Jane Wyman. Reagan regularly appears on network television as a commentator and guest on multiple programs, including The Today Show, Good Morning America, Nightline and on FOX News Channel. Reagan’s weekly column is published in 300 plus newspapers and he has authored multiple books, including a best-selling autobiography. $60 includes assigned seat and lunch. For tickets, visit www.livingstoneconomicclub.com or contact Dennis Purdy by phone at 517-586-3010 or by e-mail at lec@cleary.edu.

• May 14: After-Hours Candidate Mixer. 3:30-6:30 p.m. The Polo Fields - Washtenaw, 2955 Packard Road, Ypsilanti. The Ann Arbor Area Board of Realtors, the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Builders & Remodelers Association of Greater Ann Arbor have partnered to co-host an after-hours candidate mixer. This is your opportunity to connect with tomorrow's leaders and discuss issues concerning you! This event is free and open only to the respective organizations' members and their guests. Strolling dinner provided. Cash bar available. Click here to register.

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