The Career SociaList

by Nettie Boivin

April 30th, 2008 in Advice, Careers, Jobs, Newsletter, Resources, The SociaList Issue

Looking for a job? This is one area where social networking shines in making life a lot easier. Here are 10 sites that will help in the “It’s all about who you know” department.

1. LinkedIn - This is THE social networking site for business and careers. The beauty of LinkedIn is how it takes the old adage of “it’s all about who you know” and organizes your classmates and former colleagues into an easily accessible network. [ Read more ]

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Yay! Help for Digital Entrepreneurs

by Jaime Pfeffer

March 27th, 2008 in Advice, Ann Arbor, Careers, Detroit, Digital, Resources

Speaking of local organizations that are making a big impact on entrepreneurs, I wanted to pass along some information on another such group called Digital Edge Michigan (aka “Digital Edge Mi”).

Designed for digital entrepreneurs and the founders/CEOs of Web-based companies, this organic group consists of about 55 people who meet quarterly in two locations - Ann Arbor and Birmingham - to network, share resources and support one another. [ Read more ]

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Small Business Guide

by Jaime Pfeffer

March 26th, 2008 in Advice, Careers, Resources

Thinking of starting a small business? You’ve got a lot of work ahead of you. Thankfully, you don’t have to reinvent the wheel - if you’re thinking about attempting something new, chances are good that someone else has already tried it. And their experience is probably documented somewhere.

Sure, looking for resources designed to help you open a small business can become a job in itself. But lucky for you, help abounds. This handy small business guide, courtesy of Senator Carl Levin, is an excellent example of the types of free resources that are floating around out there. [ Read more ]

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Knowledge Is Power

by Jaime Pfeffer

March 26th, 2008 in Advice, Ann Arbor, Careers, Companies, Detroit, Jobs, Midland, Newsletter, Resources, Saginaw / Bay City, The Alt. Energy Issue, West Michigan

Joe Minock is fed up.

As the founder of Accuget.com LLC, a small Web-based business in southeast Michigan, the 26-year-old says it’s time for Michigan to stop paying so much attention to the flailing auto industry and focus its attention instead on entrepreneurs and small business owners like himself. [ Read more ]

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Help for Michigan’s Up-and-Coming Techies

by Jaime Pfeffer

March 25th, 2008 in Advice, Careers, Detroit, News, Resources, Talent

Designed to foster the talents and career paths of Michigan’s upcoming tech talent, Midwest Technology Leaders (MTL) and ConnecTech are teaming up for an exciting new program: the Information Technology Executive Mentoring Program. The program will offer support and resources to individuals in various disciplines across the IT field. [ Read more ]

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Your Guide to Reinventing Michigan

by Nettie Boivin

March 3rd, 2008 in Advice, Art, Careers, Creative, Energy, Events, Green, Lifestyle, Newsletter, Talent, The Reinvention Issue

Sorting through the news around the state, a rising tide is pushing Michigan closer to reinvention. From young professionals and arts organizations to corporations and nonprofits, thousands are taking Michigan’s success personally. The final nudge toward the tipping point — you. [ Read more ]

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Open City Helps Future Business Owners

by Jaime Pfeffer

February 22nd, 2008 in Advice, Careers, Detroit, Events

On Tuesday, I finally had the opportunity to check out a meeting of Open City, a group dedicated to helping aspiring individuals in metro Detroit realize their visions of opening a small business. [ Read more ]

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Jobs Still There for College Grads, Study Says

by Jaime Pfeffer

February 20th, 2008 in Advice, Careers, East Lansing, Jobs, Lansing / Jackson, News, Talent

Graduating college this spring and worried about whether you’ll be able to find a job? It’s a normal concern, especially during tough economic times like these, but there’s good news: an annual study says you have reason to be optimistic. [ Read more ]

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Detroit Young Professionals Hosting Leadership Summit

by Jaime Pfeffer

February 13th, 2008 in Advice, Careers, Creative, Detroit, Events, Jobs, Lifestyle, Resources, Talent

On Thursday, February 21, the Detroit Young Professionals (DYP) organization will bring together young movers and shakers to talk about moving Detroit forward. It’s all part of DYP’s inaugural leadership summit, being held at Detroit’s ritzy Renaissance Club. [ Read more ]

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Retaining Talent in Michigan

by Jaime Pfeffer

January 29th, 2008 in Advice, Ann Arbor, Careers, Creative, Detroit, Resources, Talent

She’s an accomplished attorney, an adjunct professor at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, serves on the board of Southwest Solutions and as a volunteer financial literacy teacher with Junior Achievement, and gives time and energy to Detroit Synergy Group, the Greater Corktown Residents’ Council and many other Detroit non-profits.

But right now, Jessica Pfeiffer spends most of her time as the new Executive Director of Southeast Michigan’s MORE Program (Michigan Opportunities & Resources for Entrepreneurs), an innovative program designed to keep college grads from leaving the state. [ Read more ]

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