  Jim Richards, CEO of Total Security Solutions, accepts Michigan 50 Award We’re happy to announce that our client, Total Security Solutions, has been named to the 2012 Michigan 50 Companies to Watch list!
Michigan 50 Companies to Watch is “an awards program honoring second-stage companies headquartered in the state of Michigan. These companies demonstrate high performance in the marketplace or exhibit innovative products or processes.”
Total Security Solutions designs and manufactures bulletproof glass and barriers, and its products help protect employees of banks, convenience stores, government facilities, and pharmacies across the country. Investing in new manufacturing techniques and infrastructure has been important to the company’s success. The company recently doubled the size of its facility to 24,000 square feet, and added new equipment to enhance the production and shipping of custom bulletproof glass solutions.
The Whole Brain Group provides website design, development, and support to Total Security Solutions, and helped establish the company’s social media strategy & presence on Twitter and Facebook.
Jim Richards, CEO of Total Security Solutions, accepts Michigan 50 Award We’re happy to announce that our client, Total Security Solutions, has been named to the 2012 Michigan 50 Companies to Watch list!
Michigan 50 Companies to Watch is “an awards program honoring second-stage companies headquartered in the state of Michigan. These companies demonstrate high performance in the marketplace or exhibit innovative products or processes.”
Total Security Solutions designs and manufactures bulletproof glass and barriers, and its products help protect employees of banks, convenience stores, government facilities, and pharmacies across the country. Investing in new manufacturing techniques and infrastructure has been important to the company’s success. The company recently doubled the size of its facility to 24,000 square feet, and added new equipment to enhance the production and shipping of custom bulletproof glass solutions.
The Whole Brain Group provides website design, development, and support to Total Security Solutions, and helped establish the company’s social media strategy & presence on Twitter and Facebook.
Jim Richards, CEO of Total Security Solutions, accepts Michigan 50 Award We’re happy to announce that our client, Total Security Solutions, has been named to the 2012 Michigan 50 Companies to Watch list!
Michigan 50 Companies to Watch is “an awards program honoring second-stage companies headquartered in the state of Michigan. These companies demonstrate high performance in the marketplace or exhibit innovative products or processes.”
Total Security Solutions designs and manufactures bulletproof glass and barriers, and its products help protect employees of banks, convenience stores, government facilities, and pharmacies across the country. Investing in new manufacturing techniques and infrastructure has been important to the company’s success. The company recently doubled the size of its facility to 24,000 square feet, and added new equipment to enhance the production and shipping of custom bulletproof glass solutions.
The Whole Brain Group provides website design, development, and support to Total Security Solutions, and helped establish the company’s social media strategy & presence on Twitter and Facebook.
You've heard that networking is the way to grow your business, find a job, or support your favorite non-profit.
So why isn't it working?
Come to this dynamic, interactive workshop on developing good networking habits. Learn:
To feel more comfortable (and productive) at the event.
What to talk about in the follow-up one-to-one (coffee, lunch, etc)
How to make the ask when you've established the connection
Just learning a few simple techniques can change networking from a tedious task with little to no results into a surprisingly fun activity with profit as a nice side effect.
Who: Target Audience—Entrepreneurs wanting to start their own business.
What: Market Research Tips and Tricks
This workshop will delve into industry specific resources, where to find financial benchmarks,
using social media for research and more. This is a part two of the Introduction to Market
Research.
When: Wednesday, May 30, 2011
5:00pm – 5:30pm Registration/ Networking
5:30pm – 6:45pm Presentation
6:45pm – 7:00pm Q&A
Where: TechTown, THRIVE Training Room 1
Cost: Free for THRIVE Accelerator members. $25 for non-THRIVE Accelerator members including
TechTown tenants
Register by noon on May 30th at: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3531176845
Contact: Sha’Kara Mack with any questions at 313-879-4486 or Shakara@techtownwsu.org
About the speaker:
Wendy Richardson is an experienced independent consultant working with nonprofits and startup
company’s specializing in market research, social media and bringing business concepts to nonprofits.
Since 2008, she has been a certified mentor at TechTown and also a councilperson with the city
Of Eastpointe. Richardson has an MBA from Wayne State University and a BA from Michigan State
University. She received both degrees with Honors.
Who: Target Audience—Entrepreneurs wanting to start their own business.
What: Confused by all the talk about Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare and others? This one hour workshop will give you the basics in Social Media and how it can help your company grow!
What you’ll come away with:
- Types of Social Media and how you can use them.
- How to develop a social media strategy.
- How you are on Social Media (even if you don’t do anything).
When: Tuesday, May 29th, 2012
5:00pm – 5:30pm Registration/ Networking
5:30pm – 6:45pm Presentation
6:45pm –7:00pm Q&A
Where: TechTown, Conference Room A
Cost: Free for THRIVE Accelerator members. $25 for non-THRIVE Accelerator members including TechTown tenants
Register by noon on May 29, 2012 at: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3523447727
Contact: Sha’Kara Mack with any questions at 313-879-4486 or Shakara@techtownwsu.org
About the speaker:
Wendy Richardson is an experienced independent consultant working with nonprofits and startup companies, specializing in market research, social media and bringing business concepts to nonprofits. Since 2008, she has been a certified mentor at TechTown and also a councilperson with the city of Eastpointe. Richardson has an MBA from Wayne State University and a BA from Michigan State University, both degrees with honors.
Who: Business Owners, Large & Small
What: We’ve all heard that cash is the “life blood” of your business, and if there’s one thing the recession’s taught us, it’s that cash is still king. But what can you do to ensure that you have adequate cash flow “circulation”?
Come learn key fundamentals every business owner needs to know about managing cash flow at this TechTown workshop. Led by finance veteran and certified TechTown mentor Brian Bach, this workshop will cover a 13-week cash flow model.
What you’ll come away with:
In this seminar Brian will highlight three essential points:
- The importance of good cash management
- Tools to help you plan your cash inflows and outflows
- Effective tools to manage both current and future cash requirements
When: Thursday, May 31st, 2012
5:00pm to 5:30pm Registration
5:30pm to 6:30pm Presentation
6:30pm to 7:00pm Q/A & Networking
Where: TechTown, 440 Burroughs St. Detroit, MI 48202
Cost: $25.00, free for THRIVE Members
Registration ends at noon on May 31st.
Register here- http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3524189947
Questions & Concerns: Contact Sha’Kara at 313-879-4486 or shakara@techtownwsu.org
About the Speaker:
Brian is a strong financial and operations leader with a broad industry experience in retail and wholesale services and distribution organizations. He is a talented MBA graduate with direct experience in key areas of financial management, operational reporting, human resources, bank relations, risk insurance and information technology.
Brian’s experience spans for than 25 years and includes positions as a Commercial Banker, Fincancial Analyst and Branch Operations Manager. He was named Controller and then CFO for a well known retailer and service company. During his tenure he helped the company grow from a $4 million dollar single store $20 million dollar operation. Brian has a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a major in Finance from Saginaw Valley State University and a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Phoenix. He is currently Ambassador for the Troy Chamber of Commerce and a mentor at TechTown.
Online Tech's spring seminar features presentations on mobile technology, cloud security, HIPAA compliance and more IT topics. Join us for this free seminar and great opportunity to network in the Ann Arbor, Michigan area.
Are you overwhelmed? Stressed? As in everything else, being overwhelmed and stressed is about your making a choice to be stressed and overwhelmed or not. It is that simple! And while the issues pressuring you aren't always easy to be with, there are ways to not only deal with those pressures, but to also move through them triumphantly and create and/or maintain your balanced life.
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