MMRG is going GREEN!
On May 18, 2012, the MMRG will be working with the Urban Forest Project and the City of Grand Rapids Forestry Department.
We will meet for coffee at Medical Mile Branch of the Lake Michigan Credit Union at 8am. After a brief introduction, we will be touring the Medical Mile for a tree inventory. We will be doing tree identification, mapping location and measuring trunk diameter. This will help us calculate the value of the tree for carbon sequestration, stormwater, aesthetics, energy reduction, etc.
At the end of our tour, we will be planting a tree on or very near to the Medical Mile in the name of the MMRG. This will be a super event for PR. You do not want to miss this opportunity.
Time: 8am – 9:30am???
MMRG members only.
RSVP: info@medicalmileresourcegroup.org
Join the Medical Mile Resource Group (MMRG) at the Van Andel Institute on March 23rd, 8 – 9am to listen to Patrik Brundin MD, Ph.D! He will be speaking to our group. Kim Paavola, a MMRG Charter Member, describes Dr Brundin as a “Rock Star” in his field. Here’s the press release from the Van Andel Institute’s announcement, last Fall:
Van Andel Institute officials [recently] announced the appointment of Patrik Brundin, M.D., Ph.D. as the inaugural holder of the Jay Van Andel Endowed Chair in Parkinson Research.
Dr. Brundin is an internationally renowned expert in the field of Parkinson’s and neurodegenerative disease research, and currently Professor of Neuroscience at the Faculty of Medicine of Lund University in Sweden, where he will maintain his lab entitled the Neuronal Survival Unit. [Continued here.]
Here are the details:
Date: March 23, 2012
Time: 8 – 9am (This event might run over to 9:15)
Place: Van Andel Institute – 333 Bostwick Avenue Northeast; Grand Rapids, MI 49503
RSVP: 616-890-7518 – info@MedicalMileResourceGroup.org
Parking: Instructions given only upon RSVP.
This is an open event, so consider bringing a guest.
We will be having a brief update from Pierre LaVoie on our SBAM Membership!
We look forward to seeing you.
“ECONOMIC GARDENING” RESOURCES FOR MICHIGAN ENTREPRENEURS, MARCH 20TH 7:30-10:00AM
As a member of the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM), the Medical Mile Resource Group is excited about the “Grow Your Business” event at the Amway Grand Plaza on March 20th from 7:30-10:00am.
“Economic gardening” is a dynamic new movement that can help propel your small business forward in 2012. This Crain’s Second-Stage Workshop will highlight Michigan’s economic gardening success stories and showcase resources and programs that can help boost your business growth opportunities.
Keynote Speaker
Mark Lange, Executive Director, Edward Lowe Foundation
Speakers
Bonnie Alfonso, President and Chief Embellishment Officer, Alfie Logo Gear for Work and Play
Robert D. Fowler, President and CEO, Small Business Association of Michigan
Yan Ness, Chief Executive Officer, Online Tech Inc.
More details and registration: CLICK HERE.
“QUALITY OF LIFE” AT BRANN’S, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29TH – 6PM
Hi Everyone,
At our most recent MMRG meeting we heard from Landon Bartley, a planner from the City of Grand Rapids Planning Department, about the ongoing planning process for upcoming developments in the area surrounding the Medical Mile. He left a fun, interactive game, “Quality of Life” with us, which is an opportunity for us all to have input into the future of the Michigan Street Corridor.
So, I hope that you too will think it a fun thing to do to gather at Branns on Leonard, on Leap Day, February 29 at 6pm – ?. Paul has arranged a private room at Brann’s which is upstairs. It’s a great opportunity to get to know each other and get involved.
Please RSVP to Karen Nilsson at karen@rivertowninsuranceagency.com so that we can plan accordingly.
Here is a link that explains more about the game:
http://www.rapidgrowthmedia.com/devnews/QualOfLife0209.aspx?utm_source=VerticalResponse
We look forward to seeing you there!
FALL AFTERHOURS
*Open to all interested or impacted by the Medical Mile
Speakers: Suzanne Schulz and Landon Bartley
City of Grand Rapids Planning Department
October 20, 2011
Hosted by: Carolyn Foote
Macatawa Bank
Serving Hor derve’s, drinks and even a door prize
Where: Macatawa Bank –Downtown
126 Ottawa NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Time: 5:30 – 7
Recommended Parking: Pearl and Ionia
Questions? Email us info@MedicalMileResourceGroup.org
Confirmations to: info@MedicalMileResourceGroup.org
JUNE MMRG MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Friday, June 24, 2011
8am to 9am
At the Bicycle Factory
This month’s speaker will be Laura Bergells.
Laura Bergells is energetic, fun and has illustrated to me that she can add value to our group. She will address how to leverage communications for both your individual company as well as our MMRG group.
So get prepared, invite those that you think will benefit and give a call to an MMRG member you have not seen for awhile and get them to re-engage our group again!
Please confirm your attendance by emailing Paul Spoelstra.
SPRING NETWORKING FOR MMRG MEMBERS AND GUESTS
Forest Hills Inn – Thursday, May 12th, 2011 5:00-7:00pm
4609 Cascade Road Grand Rapids, MI 49546The sun is shining and it feels like Spring has finally arrived. Let’s celebrate!! Please join us for the MMRG Spring Network Event on Thursday, May 12, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Forest Hills Inn, 4609 Cascade Road, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. Light appetizers will be provided by MMRG, and a cash bar will be available.
Come socialize casually with the other members of MMRG. Take this opportunity to invite those you have talked with about MMRG to come meet other members of the group and learn more about our purpose.
Please RSVP by Wednesday, May 11, 2011 to info@medicalmileresourcegroup.org. In your note, please provide the names of those who will attend, so that we can appropriately plan. Enjoy the sunshine and warmer temperatures.