Tuesday, May 13, 2008
AC University - Search Engine Marketing
7:30 am - 9:00 am
Location: McLane Room in the lower level of the Fond du Lac Public Library
Fee: $20 AC Members
$30 Non-members
An introduction to the dynamic world of Search Engine Marketing. Ryan Thiel will outline the differences between organic search and paid search and will provide strategies on how each can work in driving more traffic to your website. Learn how to rank higher on search engines such as Google and Yahoo and how to develop campaigns that reach local, regional and global audiences.

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Thursday, May 15, 2008
YPF Downtown Scavenger Hunt
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: JR Sports Bar & Grill - 65 N. Main Street
Fee: YPF Members - FREE
Non-Members - $10
Have you ever sat on your couch on a Sunday night watching the Amazing Race and think to yourself "boy, that looks like fun!"

Keeping with an Amazing Race/Scavenger Hunt theme, the Young Professionals of Fond du Lac have cooked up a May event that is sure to get your heart pumping!

Join the group on Thursday, May 15 as they race their way down Main Street, (Fond du Lac, WI) in search of special treasures or the opportunity to experience something they may not have before. Weather promises to cooperate for this fun-filled event! (Only in Wisconsin!)

Sign up your own team of 4, or we'll make one for you!

These businesses will join the fun:

Fond du Lac Seafood
Cujak's Wine Market
Botanicals
BrownBoots Interactive
Fusion
The Goldsmith
Lillian's

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Tuesday, May 20, 2008
May Business Connection
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Ramada Plaza Hotel - One North Main Street
Fee: $2.00 if you are preregistered, $5.00 if you are not.
Come and visit downtown as the Ramada Plaza Hotel and the Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership co-host the May 20 Business Connection at the Ramada Plaza Hotel.

The Ramada invites you in to take in the many improvements in their hotel. Recent upgrades to high-speed WIFI service, ballroom and lounge will enhance your satisfaction. Come to the Ramada Plaza for a big announcement from Fond du Lac’s historic downtown hotel.

The Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership is anxious to fill you in on all the exciting changes in the Downtown. From the award winning Fondue Festival, to the new sidewalks getting installed this summer, the downtown is an exciting place to shop, dine, play and stay.

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Thursday, May 22, 2008
SBA Workshop - Financing for Small Business
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Room 242, Admin/Extension Bldg., UW-Fond du Lac
Fee: $25 per person
This two-hour workshop will discuss how to finance the startup, growth and expansion of a small business. In addition to traditional and non-traditional equity and debt financing, there will also be a discussion of local, state and federal programs for small business.

In addition to time for questions and answers, each workshop participant will receive a notebook with useful information and forms, along with contact information for local organizations which provide free assistance to small business.

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Wednesday, May 28, 2008
HR May Meeting - Emergency Preparedness
11:15 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Ramada Plaza Hotel
Fee: $20 for Human Resources Assn. members
$25 for AC members, non-HR members
$30 non AC and HR members
Is your company prepared if an emergency should strike? Do you have a contingency plan and is it up-to-date and comprehensive enough? What provisions should your company have to continue operations outside of your facility after a major disaster occurs? Attend this session to learn the answers to these questions and more!

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Wednesday, June 4, 2008
June Coffee Connection
7:30 am - 8:30 am
Location: Marian College - Common Grounds
Fee: $2.00 for all attendees

Marian College's Adult Accelerated Program (MAAP) will host the June Coffee Connection. MAAP has several degree options for the working adult. Undergraduate programs are available in general management, operations management, marketing, human resources, communication, interdisciplinary studies, nursing, criminal justice and radiologic technology. Graduate programs are also available in business, nursing and education. There is also a Ph.D. available. Programs are delivered in a variety of formats.

MAAP is one of the oldest adult-focused programs in the state. Tradition and quality are woven in all of Marian's programs. The Coffee Connection will take place at the meeting center hub on campus, Common Grounds.

Get acquainted with your fellow business
owners, managers and AC members. Share a quick commercial on your business. Take advantage of an open-networking format and still be to work by 8:40 a.m.

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Friday, June 6, 2008
YPF Golf Outing
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: South Hills Golf & Country Club
Fee: $50.00 YPF Members
$60.00 Non-YPF Members
Join the Young Professionals of Fond du Lac (YPF) for their 4th Annual Golf Outing. This is a great opportunity to experience South Hills first hand!

You do not need to be a "golfer" to participate in this best ball event! Bring your own team of four or we'll set up a team for you!

Don't miss the fun!

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Tuesday, June 17, 2008
June Business Connection - Eden Meat Market
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Eden Meat Market - 303 W Main Street, Eden
Fee: $2.00 Pre-registered
$5.00 Non-Registered
Eden Meat Market specializes in retailing an extensive variety of fresh meat and homemade sausages still smoked the same way in our original smokehouses.

Our family purchased the Eden Café in 1994, which offers a family-style casual dining experience. Soon after the Eden Café was purchased, we began our Eden Catering service. Customers can arrange to pick up their meal, have it delivered, or have the full-service catering up to 500 people. A variety of meats, side dishes, salads and party trays are available.

In 2004, Eden Corner Express was added to our growing business. Recently we’ve expanded our fuel choices by offering ethanol, an alternative fuel from corn.

We contribute our success to:

1. Great Customers
2. Quality Products
3. Excellent Service
4. Dedicated Employees

As a family business, quality and service come first, satisfaction guaranteed.

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