Inforum speaker will discuss maintaining personal and professional health for employers, employees

   Inforum will present Diana Bitner, Medical Director, Michigan Medical PC, in an event held Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009, 5-7:30 p.m. at The Conference Center, Western Michigan University in Grand Rapids.
   Bitner will discuss women's health issues and how women's health impacts their personal and professional lives, and what employers can do to ensure that their employees remain healthy and productive. 
   Women are typically the decision-makers for their families, but they often put their own health needs aside. Bitner will talk about how women can drive their life-habits to remain healthy. She'll also discuss how employers can cr eate an environment where health issues are valued, options for best health practices encouraged, and rewards given for employees who take preventive measures to preserve their health.
    Bitner notes that leaders in the community, business owners and decision makers can make a difference in promoting and creating awareness around women's health.
    The Conference Center is located at 200 Ionia SW, SE corner of Cherry & Ionia, Grand  Rapids. Cost for Inforum members is $50, non-Members $70 (Add $10 after Jan. 8 and at the door.) For reservations click on January 13 on the calendar at www.inforummichigan.org or call 616.336.5506. Event sponsors are Michigan Medical PC, Priority Health and MSU College of Human Medicine.
    This program is presented by Inforum, one of the largest and most prestigious business forums for women in the nation. The organization has more than 2,000 members from a broad cross-section of Michigan's business community. Its mission is to strengthen the business environment by creating opportunities for women to lead and succeed. Founded as the Women's Economic Club in 1962 in Detroit, Inforum has affiliates in Grand Rapids and Lansing, Michigan.  For more information, visit www.inforummichigan.org or call 616.336.5506.

Inforum Seminar: "Excellence Without Exhaustion: Personal Growth & Energy Management"   

Inforum, Michigan's largest professional organization for women, will present the seminar "Excellence Without Exhaustion: Personal Growth & Energy Management" in southeast and west Michigan in January. 
   Although the pace and intensity of today's world drains workers' energy faster than ever, few people develop a regular practice to grow, renew and maintain their energy. This seminar teaches how to manage energy to excel in business while fending off exhaustion and enhancing overall health and life. Presenter for this event is Beth Miakinin, Owner & President, E. Miakinin Associates, LLC. Locations include:

Southeast Michigan   
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
8-10:30 a.m.
Comerica Southfield Tower, Conference Room A, 29201 Telegraph Rd.
Southfield, MI 48034

West Michigan 
Thursday, January 15, 2009       
8-10:30 a.m.
Davenport University, W.A. Lettinga Center, 6191 Kraft Avenue S.E.
Grand Rapids, MI, 49512

Cost: Each seminar is $45 for Inforum members; $65 for non-members.
(Add $10 to registrations after Jan. 2, 2009)

Register on the calendar at www.inforummichigan.org or call 877.633.3500. These seminars are presented by Inforum, one of the largest and most prestigious business forums for women in the nation, with more than 2,000 members from a broad cross-section of Michigan's business community.  The mission of the organization is to strengthen the business environment by creating opportunities for women to lead and succeed.  Founded as the Women's Economic Club in 1962 in Detroit, Inforum now has affiliates in Grand Rapids and Lansing, Mich.

Inforum 2009 NAIAS Auto Show Breakfast
"Recession Defense: Smart Vehicle Choices"

DETROIT - The economic impact of the recession, fluctuating gasoline prices, and changing consumer demand for safe, sustainable vehicles will be the focus of a panel discussion among experts at the annual Inforum NAIAS Auto Show Breakfast on Wednesday, January 14, 2009.
    Titled "Recession Defense: Smart Vehicle Choices," the breakfast is presented by Inforum, one of the largest and most prestigious professional organizations for women in the Midwest.  Industry leaders will reflect factors that influence how consumers can balance making smart, small, safe and sustainable automotive choices.
   A highlight of this event will include the release of new data by Lonnie Miller, Director of Industry Analysis, R.L. Polk & Co., on the loyalty of customers who purchase hybrid vehicles. Panelists are Gary Allgeier, Director of Financial Services, Suburban Collection; Sue Cischke, Senior Vice President, Sustainability, Environment & Safety Engineering, Ford Motor Company; Rebecca Lindland, Director of Industry Research, Global Insights; Elizabeth Lowery, Vice President, Environment, Energy and Safety Policy, General Motors; Matt Roush, Technology Editor, Great Lakes IT Report, WWJ; moderator Michelle Krebs, Senior Editor, Edmunds.com.
   The event starts at 7 a.m. with networking/registration; 7:30 a.m. Hot Breakfast; 8-9 a.m. Presentation; at the Detroit Marriott - Renaissance Center, Columbus Ballroom, Detroit. Cost for members is $45, non-members, $60 (Add $10 after Jan. 11, 2009) Tables of 10 may be purchased for $525, which includes special recognition and reserved seating at the event. Register on the calendar at www.inforummichigan.org or 877.633.3500.
BASF is the presenting sponsor of the Inforum NAIAS Auto Show Breakfast. WWJ is the exclusive radio sponsor. Promotional partners are:
* Automation Alley
* International Association of Business Communicators-Detroit Chapter
* Public Relations Society of America-Detroit Chapter
* SAE-Detroit Section
* Society of Women Engineers

This program is presented by Inforum, one of the largest and most prestigious business forums for women in the nation.  It has more than 2,000 members from a broad cross-section of Michigan's business community.  The mission of the organization is to strengthen the business environment by creating opportunities for women to lead and succeed.  Founded as the Women's Economic Club in 1962 in Detroit, Inforum has affiliates in Grand Rapids and Lansing, Michigan.  For more information, visit www.inforummichigan.org or call 877.633.3500.

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