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In the year he was a part of the Brightwing team, Jonathan made us a better organization, and he made each one of us a better person.
Compassionate, practical, and always funny, Jonathan brought so much intelligence and warmth to every single interaction. Every day it was clear how devoted he was to helping people reach their potential and find success.
We will hold on to all the good that Jonathan brought us and will always remember him for the special way he had with words and with people.
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Meet Jeff Borra and Jeff Genovich, co-managers of Brightwing’s Dallas-Fort Worth office.
What’s most exciting about the Dallas-Fort Worth market?
Jeff B: It’s a really diverse market.
Jeff G: What isn’t there to be excited about the Dallas market?
Jeff B: It actually has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the entire country. It had the most amount of jobs in the last year alone in any city in the country, too. So there’s a lot going on. A lot of growth, a lot of opportunity and a lot of people we can help.
What do you love about the Dallas team?
Jeff G: I just like how well we get along together outside the office and inside the office. We’re more than willing to have tough discussions with each other and work hard together and hold each other accountable. But at the end of the day we’re just one big happy family. That’s what I love most about our team.
What motivates you?
Jeff B: When you work with clients, you’re trying to solve problems, you’re trying to solve issues that they’re having. And if you can resolve those by finding that next great candidate, once you do it’s a really rewarding feeling. And even when you’re working with candidates and they may already have a job, they may be in the market looking, but once you find that new opportunity… I mean, your job outside of your family is one of the most important things, and it’s great having a huge impact on people like we do.
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Watch Brightwing President and Management Consultant George Opitz talk about the power of exit interviews and onboarding while building your employee engagement strategy.
What’s the biggest mistake you’ve made while building employee engagement?
GEORGE: We didn’t always have it right. You grow into this. I said this before. It’s not like: “We’re going to have an initiative for a quarter or for a year to create employee engagement.” It really is a commitment.
We interviewed this young lady to come into our organization as a recruiter. We loved her when we interviewed her. Everybody did. We brought her on board… and she quit. In her exit interview, which is also important –because when you want to learn and build engagement, you need to exit interview your employees so you understand where the missteps were. If we hadn’t heard this, we never would have gone in the direction we went in.
And what happened was even though everybody liked her, everybody was very tight. She had trouble breaking in. She had trouble making connections once she was here because everybody else was already so connected. And we didn’t have a process to help with that. And that’s where we came up with what evolved into our onboarding program.
And part of our onboarding program is that everybody who comes into our organization has a mentor that they get assigned to. And that mentorship has nothing to do with their particular job. It has to do with helping them connect with the organization and who the organization is.
We would never have figured that out without the exit interview. And I feel real bad that that’s what happened to this individual, but as good as we thought we were already in our assessment of bringing people on board, we had missed something. We had built a great, connected organization. We hadn’t figured out how to bring new people into it. And that’s what we learned out of that.
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Brightwing, a specialized recruiting and staffing firm headquartered in metro Detroit, recognized for standout company culture by Crain’s Detroit for fourth consecutive year
Brightwing, a specialized recruiting and staffing company headquartered in Troy, Michigan, is happy to announce that they have been recognized as one of Crain’s 2019 Cool Places to Work in Michigan. This is the fourth consecutive year that Brightwing has won the award.
“We believe that every person has a right to feel successful at work every day. And so, we’ve worked hard to build an organization that provides people the support and the space to realize their potential,” comments Aaron Chernow, CEO of Brightwing. “We’re honored to be recognized as a great place to work and grateful to our employees for coming in and giving their best every day.”
Crain’s coolest places award program was created to recognize companies with outstanding cultures. To measure culture, they weighed the results of an employee survey alongside company benefits and policies. The survey aimed to uncover how well employees understand their company’s long-term strategy, as well as whether they feel they are being trained and prepared for promotion within the organization.
“Brightwing culture is not only fun, but it’s also the kind of place that sticks with you in the long term,” notes Brightwing Director of Talent Acquisition Jason Hochstein. “One of our core values is ‘build relationships for life,’ and we apply that not only to our clients and candidates, but also to the team we work side by side with, day after day, year after year.”
About Brightwing
Founded in 1973, Brightwing is a recruiting and staffing agency dedicated to championing human potential. Brightwing specializes in engineering, information technology, and finance/accounting positions. Brightwing is headquartered in Troy, MI, with offices in Plano, TX, and Davie, FL.
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There are plenty of obvious things that make a job offer attractive. Competitive or above-market pay, bonus opportunities, and benefits all play a part. And it’s all the better when the compelling compensation package comes from an organization with a strong employer brand.
But there are also subtle dynamics that attract and repel candidates on the way to the offer. To maximize offer acceptance, you’ve got to help candidates imagine a future where they love working for you and with you.
68% of candidates believe that the way you treat them during the hiring process is a direct window into the way you’d treat them as an employee. That means: the experience you gift (or inflict on) your candidate is part of the offer you put on the table.
To maximize offer acceptance, you’ve got to help candidates imagine a future where they love working for you and with you. Here are 5 keys to making it nearly impossible to turn down your offer…
Assume there aren’t many good fish in the sea.
Of course, you’re interviewing many candidates for just one opening. But never slip into the false impression that the hiring party holds all the power, the job seeker, none.
You’ve got choices, and so does the job seeker.
There isn’t an infinite supply of excellent candidates (even though it may sometimes feel like it). You’ve got to look for what makes each candidate different, and then move fast when you find someone great.
Aim for honesty, not transparency.
100% transparency is not the goal. There are plenty of facts or details that don’t need to be passed on to the candidate.
But you should over-communicate progress or lack of progress.
If the process isn’t unfolding the way you said it would, say so and revisit the plan. Be up front and direct about pertinent facts – snags in the timeline, feedback, obstacles – and candidates can imagine a healthy future working relationship predicated on trust and honesty.
Give the gift of your full attention.
You’ve got to make the most of the time you’re given with each candidate. That means: you brush up on candidates’ backgrounds before speaking with them. You let interviews run only as long as you both agreed to. And you give candidates your full attention during your discussions. As tempting as it is to sneakily check your phone under the table, that signals to candidates that either you don’t adequately value their time or that you are overwhelmed or distracted as a manager. Neither interpretation is flattering.
Team members thrive when they’re given their managers’ attention. If you take the time to be present with a candidate and get to know who they are as a person and a professional, then you’ll have set the stage for an engaged employee.
Articulate a clear (and shared!) vision of the opportunity.
All stakeholders in the process should generally agree about the role and its purpose, and the formal job description should reflect the same line of thought. Of course, there will be variations in the way different people discuss or understand the opportunity. But if a program manager describes goals for the role that have absolutely nothing to do with how a VP describes the same thing, you’re in trouble.
When there are jarring discrepancies between each interviewer’s account of a position, candidates have trouble picturing themselves in the role. That’s the opposite of the desired effect.
You want candidates to be able to envision the contributions they’d make to your organization, so make sure not to let organizational misalignment sully their view.
Give candidates a taste of company life outside the interview room.
There’s no doubt you’ve made promises about what your company culture is like – on your website, social media, in conversations, etc. Since you talk the talk, candidates will want to know if you walk the walk.
So, have candidates meet other people both on and off the team. Give them a tour of the office. With a glimpse of the coffee or game room, candidates can envision colleagues that turn into friends. The buzz of a busy office can conjure up thoughts of happy productivity. Give candidates enough data for them to extrapolate the rest of the pretty picture. It’ll help nudge them in the right direction once they’ve got your offer in-hand.
At Brightwing, our talent acquisition approach is one-part relationships, one-part insight, and one-part results. We know it’s a recipe that can work for you.
You’ve got an incredible Systems Engineer. As a sole contributor, his performance is stellar, and his manager couldn’t be happier. The only problem is, your prized Systems Engineer has his sights set on next steps. He wants to become a program manager and then a people manager.
Losing this engineer’s output would be a tough hit for the team. And his manager knows how difficult it would be to replace him. To avoid the expense and lost time, his manager whisks his career ladder away and out of sight. So, Mr. Systems Engineer is trapped in his role with no way up.
Naturally, he begins to look for ways out.
Poor retention begets even poorer retention.
Companies don’t promote high performers to management roles because they don’t want to lose their contributions. Those same high performers leave because they want career advancement but can’t get it. Because companies no longer tend to invest in robust training and development programs, there is no rising cohort to take on the vacant roles. Instead, the vacancies are filled by peers poached from competitors. And the cycle goes on. (HBR)
The absence of development programs creates a vicious turnover cycle. It also leads to a growing epidemic: employee disengagement. The problem of employee disengagement is far spread and costly: “Gallup estimates disengagement runs companies about a third of the disengaged worker’s salary in lost productivity. Actively disengaged employees cost the U.S. economy $483 billion to $605 billion each year in lost productivity.” (Gallup)
Breaking the cycle.
Organizations stand to gain a lot from improving their engagement and retention rates. When managers feel they have growth opportunities, they become more engaged, which in turn increases their productivity. What’s more – good managers are not only likelier to stay themselves when they’re engaged, but they’re also likelier to keep their team on board.
We may never return to a point where people spend their entire careers at one corporation – we may not want to – but we should aim to extend average tenure. The median tenure for employees age 25 to 34 is just over 3 years. Extending that median to 5 to 10 years not only saves organizations on the cost of turnover, but it also makes it easier for organizations to grow. The sales pitch to prospective employees is so much stronger when you can point to teams of people who value your mission and culture enough to stay longer than just a couple of years.
How Brightwing does employee retention.
When prospective employees find out the average tenure of a Brightwing team member is 8 years, they’re often surprised and intrigued. What is it about Brightwing that keeps people engaged enough to stick around so long?
[Full text of Jason’s post]: “The other day I was catching up with a recruiter from another firm. She stopped me mid-sentence: “People usually stay for a year or 2. How is it even possible that people stay at Brightwing for 8 years ON AVERAGE?”
The sound of her curiosity (& anger) made me pause.
Good question. “We keep the beer fridge stocked at all times, KAREN.”
Just kidding. Didn’t say that.
I’ve been thinking about it, though. A lot of orgs pay lip service to the same core values. But most DON’T hire & fire by them. Most DON’T reinforce them except at yearly review time. At most orgs, the core values are framed on the wall, but have nothing to do with our lives.
When we say “Always be Growing” is a core value, we mean it. It’s baked into the way things work. Managers have regular 1:1s with their people to tackle not just the immediate workload, but also to ask the bigger questions. Where do you want to go? How can we get you there? I see colleagues nominate each other for awards for going out on a limb. I see leadership working with team members to carve out a path that makes sense for them.
I think the way we practice “always be growing” keeps people at Brightwing.
What keeps you at a job? What prevents you from staying for more than a few years?”
Jason captures the essence of how we approach employee retention and engagement. Here’s a little more about our approach to developing our employees:
We customize development opportunities to fit the needs of each individual.
As an organization, we’re committed to our people. That means we invest in them. All of our managers consistently talk to their team members about opportunities to grow.
What do these growth opportunities look like? Well, that depends on the person.
We have one marketing coordinator, for example, who was performing above and beyond expectations. In their 1 on 1’s each week, her manager gauged her feelings about her weekly tasks and asked her to think about a skill she’d like to focus on developing. Turns out, when she faced limitations with website design in the past, she’d really enjoyed teaching herself how to adjust the CSS and HTML here and there. And she’d gotten the hang of it pretty quickly. So, together with her manager, she identified web development as a key area to focus on. Because they knew she learned best by doing, they found a self-paced online coding course she could work on every Friday. Thanks to her training, she was able to design and launch a new website – an accomplishment she refers to today with pride and satisfaction.
A pair of recruiters arrived at a development path quite differently. After being promoted to team leads, these two recruiters were ready for leadership training. We identified a training course that we could bring in-house, and the pair sat down with our Director of HR every week to digest the material and discuss real-life scenarios they encountered as they began to manage their teams.
We have a business development manager who has embraced one-on-one coaching with a sales trainer. We have directors who have chosen to attend seminars on how to have critical conversations with their employees.
The point is – professional development is not a one-size fits-all program. Weekly or bi-weekly check-ins allow managers to understand their team members’ goals and progress, and a flexible approach allows us as an organization to find the best focus area and delivery mechanism to suit each individual.
We embrace non-linear growth paths.
What does “career path” mean in today’s market? Most often, there’s not an obvious answer. Depending on the individual’s strengths, interests, and circumstances, each recruiter or business development manager could go one of many ways forward. Whether they’re headed toward a leadership role or not, it’s important for that person to have open doors in front of them.
We understand “growth” to be a mindset, rather than a goal you can check off your list. That means as leaders we need to be open to possibilities in whatever form they appear to us.
One of our lead recruiters started at Brightwing as an intern 14 years ago. She transitioned into recruiting, then sales, then marketing, and then back into recruiting where she rose in the ranks. Her path was a zig zag. And that’s not an accident. By learning about herself and the business through this variety of roles, she became the incisive, high performing lead recruiter she is today. Her growth as an individual didn’t take an obvious course, but both she and Brightwing benefited from her creativity and flexibility as a professional.
We give our people the opportunity to put their learning into practice.
Professional development is pointless if you don’t give people the opportunity to use it. Theory can only take your organization so far – you need to trust your people to practice it in ways both big and small.
Take the case of these two Brightwingers. A business development manager and a recruiter had 10 years at Brightwing between them. An ambitious pair, they wanted to manage and grow a Brightwing branch. Completing a leadership training program at a local university helped them on their way to realizing that goal. The leadership team recognized their potential, and today, they run a fast-growing, fast-paced, and fun branch office.
Developing your people is certainly a long-term endeavor. But the return is well-worth the investment. Movement up and around the organization helps our people stay engaged. High employee engagement helps us stay successful in an evolving marketing. And for that all to work, we’ve found a customized approach to employee training and development to be key.
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Brightwing, a nationwide recruiting and staffing company headquartered in Troy, MI, is happy to announce that they have been named to Crain’s 2018 Cool Places to Work in Michigan list. This is the third consecutive year that Brightwing has won this award.
The Coolest Places award program was created to recognize companies that go above and beyond to create and nurture a great company culture. The list of winners consists of 100 companies in three size categories, ranging from small, medium, and large. Companies nominated for Cool Places to Work in Michigan went through a two-part process. The first was a survey to evaluate each company’s benefits, policies, best practices, and demographics. This was followed by an employee survey to gauge their engagement and satisfaction. A third-party group managed and evaluated the data to determine the final awards rankings.
“We’re honored to be continually recognized as one of the coolest places to work in Michigan,” comments Aaron Chernow, CEO of Brightwing. “Our core mission is to champion human potential, and we’ve worked hard to create an environment that empowers our team to grow and achieve great things.”
In this year’s Cool Places to Work in Michigan, Brightwing was recognized for their customized training and leadership development program, as well as other perks, like half days before holiday weekends and games during lunch breaks.
“Brightwing has an incredible culture,” said Adam Stern, Lead Recruiter at Brightwing. “It’s really the reason I come to work every day. They’re like my extended family. Brightwing is incredibly supportive; they support me every day, making sure that I’m the best that I can be.”
Beyond its collaborative, innovative culture and great benefits, employees are also able to enjoy the perks of an on-site fitness room, weekly yoga classes, team lunches, and more.
“At Brightwing, our motto is ‘Recruiting, Reimagined,’ which describes our commitment to relationships and genuine partnership with our clients and candidates. But we know that these values start within our own walls,” adds Chernow. “The business landscape, particularly in staffing, has become overly transactional, which is anything but ‘cool.’ This award is proof that we’re trying to change that.”
About Brightwing
Founded in 1973, Brightwing is a recruiting and staffing agency dedicated to championing human potential. Brightwing serves engineering/design, information technology, finance/accounting, and human resource positions. Brightwing is headquartered in Troy, MI with offices in Plano, TX; Davie, FL; and Pittsburgh, PA.
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Brightwing, a national staffing and recruiting firm, is delighted to announce the launch of their new website. The new site has been redesigned to reflect the company’s dedication to its brand promise, “Recruiting, Reimagined”, while delivering a dynamic and engaging user experience. Visitors are invited to explore the new site at https://brightwingbdev.wpenginepowered.com.
“In our 45 years in business, we’ve seen the staffing and recruiting industry become highly transactional in nature. We don’t believe that approach serves candidates or clients in their best interest, so we are working hard to reimagine the recruiting process,” comments Aaron Chernow, CEO of Brightwing. “Our philosophy, which is one part relationships, one part insight, and one part results, was the main driver behind our new web strategy, and we are excited to see it go live.”
With improved navigation and user-friendly functionality, the new Brightwing website is focused on showcasing the company from a human perspective. Throughout the site, visitors will find images of Brightwing’s own team members, as well as up-to-date metrics, statistics, and testimonials about the company’s performance in the marketplace. It is this transparency and people-first attitude that Brightwing believes will set them apart from their competition.
“Our goal is to provide every person we talk to with a personable, consultative experience where we recognize their unique goals and challenges in their workplace or career. We want our website to achieve the same objective,” comments George Optiz, President of Brightwing.
Brightwing provides contract staffing, direct placement, executive/retained search, MSP support, and project-based recruitment across a number of industries. Headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, Brightwing also serves the metropolitan areas of Pittsburgh, Dallas, and South Florida. For more information, visit the website at https://brightwingbdev.wpenginepowered.com.
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TROY, MI – Brightwing, a recruiting and staffing company headquartered in Troy, MI, is one of 75 companies named to Crain’s2016 Cool Places to Work in Michigan list. The Crain’s Detroit Business’ Cool Places program recognizes employers that go above and beyond to make employees feel appreciated. Brightwing was named to Crain’s Cool Places to Work in Michigan list in 2009, 2011, and 2012.
To be eligible, companies must be a for-/non-profit business or government entity with a facility in Michigan that has at least 15 employees. The business must be publicly or privately held in operation for at least 1 year. Brightwing was among 31 companies honored in the Medium Employee Category (50 – 249 U.S. employees).
“It’s an honor to be recognized as one of the coolest places to work in Michigan,” said Aaron Chernow, CEO of Brightwing. “Brightwing is about people; it’s about championing human potential and creating a work environment and culture around helping employees realize and achieve their true personal and professional potential.”
Crain’s hired Harrisburg, PA-based Best Companies Group to gather data and survey employees. The employee part of the process, an 80-question survey used to determine, for example, whether employees are aware of the company’s long-term strategy and whether they feel the company invests in their professional development, accounts for 75 percent of the final ranking.
“Brightwing wants its employees to succeed – and employees are genuinely passionate about giving their best every day to help Brightwing succeed,” said Justin Hochstein, Sr. Recruiter at Brightwing. “Brightwing is a family-centric, work hard/play hard environment; we truly care about each other and work hard every day to support each other. It’s an awesome place to work.”
In addition to benefits, flexibility, ice-cream runs, on-site fitness room, weekly yoga class, and team lunches, Brightwing goes above and beyond to encourage collaboration and innovation throughout the organization.
“We created an innovation room to provide a comfortable space where employees can openly discuss ideas, current projects, and future goals,” Chernow said. “We turned a large wall into a wipe off wall, brought in sofas, foosball table, bubble hockey, and large-screen TV and meeting area to make the room welcoming and versatile to meet a wide range of needs.”
Ultimately, being honored as one of Crain’s 2016 Cool Places to Work in Michigan speaks to Brightwing’s passion: people.
About Brightwing
Founded in 1973, Brightwing is a recruiting and staffing agency dedicated to championing human potential. Brightwing serves engineering/design, information technology, finance/accounting, and human resource positions. Brightwing is headquartered in Troy, MI with offices in Dallas, Texas, Weston, FL, and Pittsburgh, PA (Winter, 2016).
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When: 6:00 pm | Where: OU INC, Smartzone Business Incubator, Rochester, MI
What happened in mobile/wireless tech in 2015, and what does the future hold for all the industries where these technologies are being utilized? As always, 2015 was an incredible year for mobile/wireless technologies and once again, Mobile Monday Detroit is presenting its annual ‘Mobile/Wireless Year in Review’.
When: 8:30 am | Where: Townsend Hotel – 100 Townsend St, Birmingham, MI
Start your day off at Morning Mingle from 8 to 10 a.m. at The Townsend Hotel in Birmingham on Tuesday, Dec. 15. You will have the opportunity to connect with fellow Chamber members while meeting new potential clients and strengthening existing business relationships.
When: 6:30 pm | Where: Law School, S. Hall, Room 1225 – 701 S. State St, Ann Arbor, MI
Come hang out with 100+ entrepreneurial tech folks, and hear pitches from the following companies. Five presenters this month take the stage for ten minutes each, five minutes to demo and five minutes to answer questions, followed by open announcements and community networking.
Happy holidays, UXers! Please join us on Wed., Dec. 16 to celebrate another year of great UX in the Metro Detroit area! This event is co-organized by Detroit UX and Ladies That UX Detroit, and generously supported by Tec Ed, a user experience research and design company based in Ann Arbor.
When: 5:30 pm | Where: Michigan Historical Museum – 702 W. Kalamazoo St, Lansing, MI
DemoCamp Lansing is a community event for developers, designers, marketers, entrepreneurs – everyone is welcome! Programmers, entrepreneurs, and local community members get together to show off cool products, websites, and anything else they’ve built. The goal is to see new technology, meet other interesting techies, and learn about new and emerging tech.
Kick off the holiday season with Grand Circus! We invite you to join us in bringing together the Grand Circus and Detroit coworking and tech communities for a holiday party. Drinks and snacks, old friends and new friends, a photo booth, raffle, and more!
When: 8:00 – 11:00 am | Where: DIA – 5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI
Let’s celebrate the art of innovation at Automation Alley’s signature event of the year: The Technology Industry Outlook.
Join hundreds from the metro Detroit technology business community as we unveil the key findings of our annual Technology Industry Report. We’ll discuss what the future holds for tech talent, jobs and innovation in metro Detroit and reveal how we compare to other nationally recognized technology hubs. This perennial sellout is Michigan’s only major event reporting on the state of Southeast Michigan’s technology economy.
The event will include a strolling breakfast, networking and a Technology Center Partner Spotlight, featuring cutting-edge technology demonstrations designed to educate and engage attendees in the majestic Great Hall of the DIA.
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The tech scene in Metro-Detroit is bustling with startups, meetups, user-groups and talented IT professionals. To help techies stay in the loop, Brightwing announces IT events in Metro Detroit every Monday. Such events include networking meetups, tech workshops, and informational seminars.Have an event you’d like us to promote? Contact Us.
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When: 5:30 – 8:00 pm | Where: Palazzo di Bocce – 4291 S Lapeer Rd, Lake Orion, MI
Oakland County has 2,000 tech firms – with 42,000 jobs in the tech field – more than twice the number of any other county in Michigan. We want to get to know you all.
Tech 248 MeetUps are:
– Tech focused
– Inclusive of all tech companies
– Held in a variety of cool spaces within the community
When: 5:30 pm | Where: Spud Software – 9478 S Saginaw Rd., Grand Blanc, MI
On Thursday, December 3rd, Spud Software Sr. Programmer Jeremy Smith will present the basics of the Universal Windows Platform (UWP). The UWP includes all windows 10 devices:
– PC tablet
– phone
– IoT (Rasberry Pi 2, etc.)
– Xbox
– HoloLens
– Surface Hub
Using xaml with adaptive UX, we’ll go through a few UWP apps and see how they work.
When: 6:00 – 8:00 pm | Where: Macomb Community College, P bldg, 14500 E. 12 Mile, Warren, MI
Parents, guardians, students, family and friends are invited to attend this free event, part of Macomb Community Colleges Robotics, Engineering and Technology(RET) Days. Join us for an informative evening to learn about job skills that are in high demand and visit hands-on exhibits. Find out what employers look for in job candidates and discover a pathway that’s right for you. While there enter for a chance to win an iPad Mini.
When: 9:00 – 11:00 am | Where: Axis Systems – 1555 Atlantic Blvd., Auburn Hills, MI
Focus areas:
– Business growth
– Workforce talent enhancement
– Best practices process collaboration
– Promoting our regional manufacturing brand
– Meets the fourth Thursday of odd months; locations and times may vary.
– This committee is limited to manufacturing and engineering companies only.
Our member-driven committees provide opportunities for networking and peer leadership as well as a chance to influence the development of our events and programs. Committee members can contribute through project teams or serve in leadership roles as committee chairs, vice committee chairs or project team chairs.
When: 7:30 am – 1:00 pm | Where: Automation Alley – 2675 Bellingham Drive, Troy, MI
The workshop will educate attendees on:
– Developer basics; understanding app developers and how to work with them to get what you want
– Creating a value proposition
– Defining app functionalities you want to be part of your app
– Setting priorities and understanding your MVP (Minimum Viable Product)
– Learn to wire-frame your concept
The Mobile Technology Association of Michigan (MTAM) is a trade association for the mobile industry, including: carriers, manufacturers, hardware developers, software developers, wireless system installers, tower manufacturers/installers, mobile marketing vendors, advertisers, graphic designers, users of the technology, and anyone else interested in Mobile.
When: 5:00 – 9:00 pm | Where: Dassault Systèmes – 400 W. Fourth Street, 4th Floor, Royal Oak, MI
The theme of our meeting will be “AR in Cars and Motorcycles.” Brian Wassom will present on AR.org’s “Augmented Driving Initiative,” which he will be representing during the month of October at meetings in Germany and Washington., D.C. Learn about what industry and researchers are saying about what’s safe and effective–and what’s not.
And then, as always, there will be time for demos and participation from the whole group!
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The tech scene in Metro-Detroit is bustling with startups, meetups, user-groups and talented IT professionals. To help techies stay in the loop, Brightwing announces IT events in Metro Detroit every Monday. Such events include networking meetups, tech workshops, and informational seminars.Have an event you’d like us to promote? Contact Us.
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When: 2:00 – 7:00 pm | Where: Suburban Collection Showplace – 46100 Grand River, Novi, MI
Whether you’re a seasoned professional, a recent graduate or an in-between careers job seeker, you’ll find your next position at The Engineering Society of Detroit (ESD) Engineering and Technology Job Fair. The ESD job fair is your best opportunity to meet one-on-one with representatives from leading engineering and technology companies.
When: Times Vary | Where: The Henry – 300 Town Center Drive, Dearborn, MI
The annual industry show Automotive Tech.AD Detroit is the leading North American we.CONECT forum on Autonomous Driving. With a combination of inspirational expert keynotes and well moderated, interactive world café sessions, private discussion rounds and networking sessions you enter a whole new conference experience – value-added guaranteed.
Join the conversations in over 2 days of knowledge exchange, evaluate latest trends and tasks in vehicle automation and ensure your share in the growing and promising market around the US.
When: 7:00 – 9:00 pm | Where: Grand Circus Detroit – 1570 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI
It seems like every month, Apple’s releasing a new platform, device, language, or compiler. We’re up to four platforms—OS X, iOS, watchOS, and tvOS—and billions of devices sold worldwide. These platforms all build on 30+ years of technology dating back to NeXTSTEP, of all things. In this talk, let’s take a tour of what it takes to build apps for these platforms, how to share your code between them, and what benefits and tradeoffs there are in each of these platforms.
Are you a woman in a Science, Technology,Engineering, or Math field? Do you support STEM educational opportunities to empower young women? If so you need to be at this event! You have heard of Speed Dating but what about speed networking? You will be at a table with four other women for ten minutes while you introduce yourself and share your interests. You can exchange business cards and contact information. We will provide questions too keep the conversation going. You are guaranteed to meet people! No sitting around akwardly if you don’t like to walk up to a group of people! There will also be a presentation from STEM Girl Social Network and Women’s Rising to see how you can get involved with these important inititiaves. See how you can get involved with brining science and technology education to girls in the Detroit area.
When: 6:30 pm | Where: Grand Circus Detroit – 1570 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI
We’re teaming up with the Michigan Drupal group to bring you an introductory training in Drupal! Drupal is the CMS behind some huge websites, including whitehouse.gov, economist.com, and more. We’ll be learning the basics with Hillary Lewandowski of Commercial Progression.
When: 5:00 – 9:00 pm | Where: Marriott Renaissance Center – 400 Renaissance Drive, Detroit, MI
Since 1991, Crain’s has gathered 40 of the community’s overachievers for a special salute. The winners have started companies, found success at a young age, established businesses and made nonprofits stronger. The event will bring together the current class at the Marriott Renaissance Center along with colleagues, clients, family and friends to celebrate this achievement.
When: 5:00 pm | Where: BlackFinn Restaurant – 530 South Main St., Royal Oak, MI
Casual Networking Social for Information Technology Professionals in metro Detroit – So, you know the drill: No agenda. No speakers. No 30-second commercials. No cover charge. No free lunch. Never. Just networking with IT professionals. Plain and simple
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The tech scene in Metro-Detroit is bustling with startups, meetups, user-groups and talented IT professionals. To help techies stay in the loop, Brightwing announces IT events in Metro Detroit every Monday. Such events include networking meetups, tech workshops, and informational seminars.Have an event you’d like us to promote? Contact Us.
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When: 6:00 pm | Where: OU INC Smartzone Business Incubator – Golfview Ln, Rochester, MI
Humans now have an attention span shorter than a goldfish – 8 seconds to be precise. About a decade ago, 6 seconds was the gold standard in application response time, today its between 2 – 3 seconds.
When it comes to Mobile Apps and Website Performance, it’s getting more critical than ever to pay attention to the way that end-user engagement is impacted by performance. Here are some key stats to look at:
– 86% of the users will delete the slow responding App after using it the first time
– 74% of users will leave the page if it does not load within 5 seconds
– 81% of buyers will pay more for a better experience
Mobile Monday is an international organization that works with local, regional, national and global mobile industry visionaries and developers fostering cooperation and cross-company business development through virtual and live networking events to facilitate idea sharing, best practices development, trends identification, and Mobile Industry growth locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally.
When: 6:00 – 9:00 pm | Where: 42705 Van Dyke, Sterling Heights, MI
Guests will have the opportunity to test their racing skills in Kart 2 Kart’s high performance racing karts while meeting and networking with fellow SAE members and guests.
The fundamental purpose of SAE Detroit Section is to generate local activities that extend SAE benefits to members in their area. To achieve this, vehicle events are presented each year as well as various technical meetings, tours and social events.
When: 8:00 am start | Where: COBO Center, Detroit, MI
The 2015 OESA Annual Conference, “Are You Driving… Being Driven?” is Nov. 10, 2015, at COBO Center, Detroit, Mich. The agenda for this year’s supplier-centric event will explore what’s driving tomorrow’s automotive industry and the role OE suppliers will play in the new landscape. More than 700 executives are expected to attend. CLICK HERE for the current roster of registrants.
When: 6:30 pm | Where: The Forge – 301 E. Liberty St. Suite 700, Ann Arbor, MI
Just a few years ago, Thermal camera would cost 5-10 thousand dollars. Now for only $199, you can get one for your smartphone from Seek Thermal. In this session, see what you can do this camera. Using C#, you will be shown how to ‘Hack’ the camera so you can get the images on your PC, and perform your own image filters.
When: Times Vary | Where: Crowne Plaza Detroit Downtown Riverfront, Detroit, MI
In an environment of growing safety concerns, decreasing driver resources, increasing infrastructure congestion, and rising costs, it has become more important than ever that the commercial vehicle industry find new ways to innovate
While the autonomous truck has been defined as the way forward to achieve these outcomes, the technology is still far from flawless and not ready for full implementation. There are a variety of critical challenges ranging from software capabilities to hardware competencies and onto strategic planning inhibitors preventing this technology from complete adoption.
When: 6:00 – 8:30 pm | Where: Renaissance Center – 200 Renaissance Drive, Detroit, MI
Join us for World Usability Day, an annual event held around the world the second Thursday of November. It’s an inclusive event, bringing people together to learn about and discuss how usability affects our daily lives in the services and products we use.
This year’s theme for World Usability Day is innovation. Innovation in user experience means that people can do what they need and want to – with products, services, and technology that enhance their experience.
When: Times Vary | Where: Cobo Center – 1 Washington Boulevard, Detroit, MI
DetroitDevDay is a chance to sharpen your saw as a software developer. It’s a chance to take a day away from the daily work of creating code to hear about ways to build software that’s better, more reliable and generally something you can be proud to give to your customer.
We’re not really trying to help with soft skills. That’s not because soft skills are not important (they are very important); it’s because there are already excellent conferences around that are aimed at helping people to improve their soft skills.
When: 1:00 pm | Where: Grand Circus – 1570 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI
JavaScript is the language of interactivity on the web. If you want to learn programming, JavaScript is a pretty good place to start!
Over the course of this session we will explore the basics of programming in JavaScript, then learn some of the wide variety of modern, dynamic, and fun things you can do with it!
When: Times Vary | Where: The Henry – 300 Town Center Drive, Dearborn, MI
The annual industry show Automotive Tech.AD Detroit is the leading North American we.CONECT forum on Autonomous Driving. With a combination of inspirational expert keynotes and well moderated, interactive world café sessions, private discussion rounds and networking sessions you enter a whole new conference experience – value-added guaranteed.
Join the conversations in over 2 days of knowledge exchange, evaluate latest trends and tasks in vehicle automation and ensure your share in the growing and promising market around the US.
Are you a woman in a Science, Technology,Engineering, or Math field? Do you support STEM educational opportunities to empower young women? If so you need to be at this event! You have heard of Speed Dating but what about speed networking? You will be at a table with four other women for ten minutes while you introduce yourself and share your interests. You can exchange business cards and contact information. We will provide questions too keep the conversation going. You are guaranteed to meet people! No sitting around akwardly if you don’t like to walk up to a group of people! There will also be a presentation from STEM Girl Social Network and Women’s Rising to see how you can get involved with these important inititiaves. See how you can get involved with brining science and technology education to girls in the Detroit area.
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The tech scene in Metro-Detroit is bustling with startups, meetups, user-groups and talented IT professionals. To help techies stay in the loop, Brightwing announces IT events in Metro Detroit every Monday. Such events include networking meetups, tech workshops, and informational seminars.Have an event you’d like us to promote? Contact Us.
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We will have two to four presenters showing off newer technologies in short presentations. This month: 3D printing and Trello!
The Innovate Farmington meet up is open to everyone interested in the technology and business space (e.g. entrepreneurs, technologists, investors, marketers, students etc.). Our goal is to create a community of interest in tech entrepreneurship by studying the implementation of innovative products and services.
When: 9:00 am start | Where: Sheraton – 21111 Haggerty Rd, Novi, MI
The gathering of enthusiasts modeFRONTIER Provides a unique forum for sharing knowledge and learning about the latest applications, methods and techniques used to advance product innovation through simulation and design optimization.
Every two years, the event hosts Opinions more than 100 attendees and 10 speakers presenting cases from important industrial companies such as Ford, Toyota, Bombardier, MMI Engineering, AES and Whirlpool
When: 1:00 pm start | Where: Westin Detroit Metro Airport – 2501 Worldgateway Pl, Detroit, MI
When was the last time you had an opportunity to sit down with broadcasters, car companies, automotive suppliers, streaming radio providers, advertising agencies, aftermarket suppliers, and car dealers to think about how today’s rapidly evolving automotive platforms impact your business?
DASH is a can’t-miss opportunity to get informed and brainstorm with a diverse group of colleagues about the issues that matter: What are consumers actually doing with these new systems? What’s coming next? How do our business models need to change?
When: 5:30 – 7:30 pm | Where: Freddy’s Bar & Grill – 40000 Garfield Twp, MI
Join the Sterling Heights Regional Chamber for their business after hours “After 5” on Thursday November 5. Hosted by Freddy’s Bar & Grill (40000 Garfield) Clinton Township. Meet and network and build relationships with fellow entrepreneurs and buisness professionals in a relaxred, social atmosphere. Enjoy complimentary appetizers and soft drinks with a cash bar. Bring plenty of business cards. Pre-registering appreciated for accommodations. Call (586) 731-5400 ext. 11.
When: 6:30 – 9:30 pm | Where: Grand Circus – 1570 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI
Time flies! It’s already time to celebrate 3 amazing years of learning, sharing, and community with Girl Develop It Detroit! More details about the party to come, but expect: refreshments, swag, & fun! 🙂
Over the last 3 years, Girl Develop IT Detroit has:
– Hosted over 100 coding classes and events throughout Metro Detroit
– Grown to over 2,000 amazing members (!!!)
– Partnered with numerous amazing organizations that are working to make tech education accessible to Detroiters of all ages
When: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm | Where: Great Lakes Coffee Roasting Company, Detroit, MI
Code & Coffee is a monthly opportunity for you to practice your skills, meet new friends, and get help if you need it. Bring your laptop, your recent projects, and your programming problems!
All are welcome regardless of gender or skill level, whether or not you’ve attended past Girl Develop It events. If you’re a beginner, we’ll be right there to help you work through your questions as needed.
When: 6:00 pm | Where: OU INC Smartzone Business Incubator – Golfview Ln, Rochester, MI
Humans now have an attention span shorter than a goldfish – 8 seconds to be precise. About a decade ago, 6 seconds was the gold standard in application response time, today its between 2 – 3 seconds.
When it comes to Mobile Apps and Website Performance, it’s getting more critical than ever to pay attention to the way that end-user engagement is impacted by performance. Here are some key stats to look at:
– 86% of the users will delete the slow responding App after using it the first time
– 74% of users will leave the page if it does not load within 5 seconds
– 81% of buyers will pay more for a better experience
Mobile Monday is an international organization that works with local, regional, national and global mobile industry visionaries and developers fostering cooperation and cross-company business development through virtual and live networking events to facilitate idea sharing, best practices development, trends identification, and Mobile Industry growth locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally.
When: 6:00 – 9:00 pm | Where: 42705 Van Dyke, Sterling Heights, MI
Guests will have the opportunity to test their racing skills in Kart 2 Kart’s high performance racing karts while meeting and networking with fellow SAE members and guests.
The fundamental purpose of SAE Detroit Section is to generate local activities that extend SAE benefits to members in their area. To achieve this, vehicle events are presented each year as well as various technical meetings, tours and social events.
When: Times Vary | Where: Crowne Plaza Detroit Downtown Riverfront, Detroit, MI
In an environment of growing safety concerns, decreasing driver resources, increasing infrastructure congestion, and rising costs, it has become more important than ever that the commercial vehicle industry find new ways to innovate
While the autonomous truck has been defined as the way forward to achieve these outcomes, the technology is still far from flawless and not ready for full implementation. There are a variety of critical challenges ranging from software capabilities to hardware competencies and onto strategic planning inhibitors preventing this technology from complete adoption.
When: Times Vary | Where: Cobo Center – 1 Washington Boulevard, Detroit, MI
DetroitDevDay is a chance to sharpen your saw as a software developer. It’s a chance to take a day away from the daily work of creating code to hear about ways to build software that’s better, more reliable and generally something you can be proud to give to your customer.
We’re not really trying to help with soft skills. That’s not because soft skills are not important (they are very important); it’s because there are already excellent conferences around that are aimed at helping people to improve their soft skills.
When: Times Vary | Where: The Henry – 300 Town Center Drive, Dearborn, MI
The annual industry show Automotive Tech.AD Detroit is the leading North American we.CONECT forum on Autonomous Driving. With a combination of inspirational expert keynotes and well moderated, interactive world café sessions, private discussion rounds and networking sessions you enter a whole new conference experience – value-added guaranteed.
Join the conversations in over 2 days of knowledge exchange, evaluate latest trends and tasks in vehicle automation and ensure your share in the growing and promising market around the US.
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The tech scene in Metro-Detroit is bustling with startups, meetups, user-groups and talented IT professionals. To help techies stay in the loop, Brightwing announces IT events in Metro Detroit every Monday. Such events include networking meetups, tech workshops, and informational seminars.Have an event you’d like us to promote? Contact Us.
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When: TBA | Where: Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center – 400 Renaissance Drive, Detroit, MI
During last year’s conference, almost 700 attendees joined the Midwest Fall Technology Conference (MFTC). We invite you and your colleagues who are interested in participating in education sessions, learning about new technologies and networking with industry professionals as well as students, join us for this year’s event.
When: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm | Where: Sheraton – 21111 Haggerty Rd, Novi, MI
ThermoAnalytics’ 2015 North American User Group Meeting is our premier customer driven event. By the very nature of its format, it is designed to encourage simulation creativity and inspire users to understand what is possible with TAITherm and MuSES. Attending this free event will give customers direct access to our users (from basic to advanced), and offers an opportunity to learn from peers in related fields.
When: Times Vary | Where: The Inn at St. Johns – 44045 5 Mile Rd, Plymouth, MI
The SAE 2015 Transmission and Driveline Symposium is a two-day, content rich program focused on noteworthy developments in transmission and drivetrain systems. Attendees will hear presentations from leading industry experts, and discover evolving transmission technologies.
The 2015 program will explore the following technologies and more:
• Reciprocity Combustion Techniques • Powertrain Controls • Modeling and Simulation • Noise Control • Fuels, Fluids, and Lubricants • Axels and Clutches • Differential Gears • Drive Shafts • Launch Devices
When: 7:00 pm | Where: Wright & Co – 1500 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI
Huge is a digital design, technology, and marketing agency full of people who care deeply about the things we make. We’re opening an office in Detroit and want to meet the locals. Come hang out with people from our experience design, strategy, and client teams. We’re buying! (And hiring)
As the industry’s first user-centric design agency, Huge has always been guided by a relentless focus on designing for user needs. Based in Brooklyn, we have offices around the world, and Detroit will be our newest. Huge Detroit will host happy hours and events for creatives in the city.
When: 5:30 – 7:00 pm | Where: Grand Circus – 1570 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI
With the guidance and expertise of women professionals, we’ll spend the night revising each others resumes, reviewing LinkedIn profiles and discussing how to use social media professionally. We’ll also have an informal discussion about entry level tech careers and how different folks have made that career transition.
Grand Circus is a proud downtown Detroit company, and we’re passionate about bridging the gap between Detroiters and the businesses here who want to hire great people. The way we do that is through intensive bootcamps that teach people the skills they need to be extremely valuable to local technology companies.
When: 9:00 am start | Where: Sheraton – 21111 Haggerty Rd, Novi, MI
The gathering of enthusiasts modeFRONTIER Provides a unique forum for sharing knowledge and learning about the latest applications, methods and techniques used to advance product innovation through simulation and design optimization.
Every two years, the event hosts Opinions more than 100 attendees and 10 speakers presenting cases from important industrial companies such as Ford, Toyota, Bombardier, MMI Engineering, AES and Whirlpool
When: 1:00 pm start | Where: Westin Detroit Metro Airport – 2501 Worldgateway Pl, Detroit, MI
When was the last time you had an opportunity to sit down with broadcasters, car companies, automotive suppliers, streaming radio providers, advertising agencies, aftermarket suppliers, and car dealers to think about how today’s rapidly evolving automotive platforms impact your business?
DASH is a can’t-miss opportunity to get informed and brainstorm with a diverse group of colleagues about the issues that matter: What are consumers actually doing with these new systems? What’s coming next? How do our business models need to change?
When: Times Vary | Where: Crowne Plaza Detroit Downtown Riverfront, Detroit, MI
In an environment of growing safety concerns, decreasing driver resources, increasing infrastructure congestion, and rising costs, it has become more important than ever that the commercial vehicle industry find new ways to innovate
While the autonomous truck has been defined as the way forward to achieve these outcomes, the technology is still far from flawless and not ready for full implementation. There are a variety of critical challenges ranging from software capabilities to hardware competencies and onto strategic planning inhibitors preventing this technology from complete adoption.
When: Times Vary | Where: Cobo Center – 1 Washington Boulevard, Detroit, MI
DetroitDevDay is a chance to sharpen your saw as a software developer. It’s a chance to take a day away from the daily work of creating code to hear about ways to build software that’s better, more reliable and generally something you can be proud to give to your customer.
We’re not really trying to help with soft skills. That’s not because soft skills are not important (they are very important); it’s because there are already excellent conferences around that are aimed at helping people to improve their soft skills.
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The tech scene in Metro-Detroit is bustling with startups, meetups, user-groups and talented IT professionals. To help techies stay in the loop, Brightwing announces IT events in Metro Detroit every Monday. Such events include networking meetups, tech workshops, and informational seminars.Have an event you’d like us to promote? Contact Us.
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When: 6:00 pm | Where: 1250 Stephenson Highway, Suite 200, Troy, MI
It was suggested that we do a group project, of sufficient complexity, and work on the various portions of it in an iterative manner. I think that is a fantastic idea, and would like to kick-off just such a project at this Meetup!
For Software and System Engineers who desire the machine control and speed of C, but have always wished for a way to use Scala’s functional programming paradigms, without the heavy runtime. Real-time meets functional. This is a Rust that Detroit shouldn’t fear. The language of the future is here now.
When: 6:30 pm | Where: 701 South State St, Ann Arbor, MI
Come hang out with 100+ entrepreneurial tech folks, and hear pitches from the following companies. Five presenters this month take the stage for ten minutes each, five minutes to demo and five minutes to answer questions, followed by open announcements and community networking.
When: Times Vary | Where: Cobo Center – 1 Washington Blvd, Detroit, MI
For three days, the full range of drive technology experts—design, manufacturing, application engineering, gear buyers and manufacturers—network and build relationships that benefit their respective companies.
Gear Expo was recognized by Trade Show Executive magazine as one the 50 fastest-growing shows in 2013.
When: 5:30 pm | Where: Spud Software – 9478 S Saginaw Rd., Grand Blanc, MI
Nathan Brady, Director of Product Development at Spud Software, will be presenting Entity Framework on Thursday, October 22nd. Entity Framework enables .NET developers to work with relational data using domain-specific objects. It eliminates the need for most of the data-access code that developers usually need to write.
The Grand Blanc .NET Users Group is for developers working in and around the Microsoft .NET framework. If you are interested in learning more about .NET and related technologies from talented like-minded developers, this group is for you.
UX is hot! Hot! Hot! Who wouldn’t want to be a UX pro? Join us for a lively panel discussion with local UX recruiters and hiring managers where you can ask your most burning questions about how to find your dream UX job such as:
• What types of UX jobs are available?
• What skills/experience do I need to get a UX job?
• What type of education/training do I need to get a UX job?
When: 1:00 – 4:00 pm | Where: Detroit Library – 5201 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI
In our last library workshop we learned some HTML; this time we’ll be delving into CSS! CSS styles our HTML and gives us the power to make our websites beautiful. This hands-on workshop will be beginner-friendly.
Want to learn how to code? Have a great idea? Don’t be shy. Develop it. It can be intimidating for women to learn and ask questions when they are in an extreme minority. Our courses focus on coding, leveraging existing technology, and having something to show for it (aka building sweet websites).
When: TBA | Where: Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center – 400 Renaissance Drive, Detroit, MI
During last year’s conference, almost 700 attendees joined the Midwest Fall Technology Conference (MFTC). We invite you and your colleagues who are interested in participating in education sessions, learning about new technologies and networking with industry professionals as well as students, join us for this year’s event.
When: Times Vary | Where: The Inn at St. Johns – 44045 5 Mile Rd, Plymouth, MI
The SAE 2015 Transmission and Driveline Symposium is a two-day, content rich program focused on noteworthy developments in transmission and drivetrain systems. Attendees will hear presentations from leading industry experts, and discover evolving transmission technologies.
The 2015 program will explore the following technologies and more:
• Reciprocity Combustion Techniques • Powertrain Controls • Modeling and Simulation • Noise Control • Fuels, Fluids, and Lubricants • Axels and Clutches • Differential Gears • Drive Shafts • Launch Devices
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The Grand Blanc .NET Users Group is for developers working in and around the Microsoft .NET framework. If you are interested in learning more about .NET and related technologies from talented like-minded developers, this group is for you. Best of all, it’s free to join. The regular monthly meetings feature speakers from around Michigan who provide their insights on .NET and other relevant software developer topics.
The meetings are typically on the 2nd or 3rd Thursday of each month at 5:30 PM. The food and drinks (including beer) are provided by Brightwing & Spud Software.
THE NEXT MEETUP When: Thursday, October 22, 2015 – 5:30pm Where: Spud Software / 9478 S Saginaw Rd, Grand Blanc, MI – Map Price: FREE
TOPIC: Entity Framework with Spud Software’s Nathan Brady
For our October meetup, Nathan Brady, Director of Product Development at Spud Software, will present Entity Framework.
Entity Framework enables .NET developers to work with relational data using domain-specific objects. It eliminates the need for most of the data-access code that developers usually need to write.
With nearly 20 years of programming and software development experience, Nathan has seen a staggering number of changes in the tech industry. Nathan enjoys working with Spud’s clients to take their ideas as far as they can go, considering the technologies, methodology and approach that will help them achieve goals beyond their original vision.
As always, Brightwing and Spud Software will be providing the food, drinks, and other goodies! There will be time to network, eat, and advance your knowledge & skills. Looking forward to seeing you there! The group also loves to give away swag at the meetings. Software licenses, geek devices, tech books, t-shirts and more are always greatly appreciated by attendees!
Interested in speaking on a topic at the next meetup? Contact the group through their meetup page.
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The tech scene in Metro-Detroit is bustling with startups, meetups, user-groups and talented IT professionals. To help techies stay in the loop, Brightwing announces IT events in Metro Detroit every Monday. Such events include networking meetups, tech workshops, and informational seminars.Have an event you’d like us to promote? Contact Us.
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In this Mobile Monday Detroit program, we will look into the world of sensors – how they have been used for millennia and how the new march toward the Internet of Things (IoT) is rekindling interest in sensor technology. Several modern applications for sensors will be explored and possible future applications will be discussed.
When: 6:00 pm | Where: Grand Circus Detroit – 1570 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI
The role of the Product Owner is one of the most important, yet widely misunderstood and abused roles in Agile. If you got twelve “Product Owners” in a room from different organizations it is very likely that their roles and responsibilities are all different, but similar Product Owner anti-patterns will emerge:
• Lack of empowerment to own the product roadmap and the product backlog
• Fulfilling Product Owner and Scrum Master roles at the same time (arrrg)
When: 6:30 – 8:45 pm | Where: 32737 West 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, MI
The Michigan!/usr/group (or MUG) is one of Michigan’s longest-running UNIX users groups. Our meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month and feature a wide variety of UNIX, Linux, and Open Source technologies.
When: 5:00 pm | Where: Hamlin Corner – 386 N Main Street, Royal Oak, MI
So, you know the drill: No agenda. No speakers. No 30-second commercials. No cover charge. No free lunch. Never. Just networking with IT professionals. Plain and simple.
IT in The D was started by IT professionals for IT professionals. We didn’t like any other group out there, so we started our own! At our events, you might meet some recruiters, some out of work developers, some sales guys, some network admins, some web guys and some senior level management…
Exchanging ideas, concepts, code discussions, code architecture, best practices, and challenges PHP developers face on a regular basis. We have members from newest beginners to seasoned veterans and everywhere in between.
BDPA Detroit Technology Meetup collaborates with the vibrant community of like-minded technology professionals of color in our city and the Tri-County area. The doors are wide open for those folks who are passionate about all things digital, technical, and just plain old cool tech. Our meetups encourage fun, socializing and high level talks on a variety of technology topics. IT recruiters and IT job seekers will share information in a face-to-face setting.
When: 9:30 am – 3:00 pm | Where: Schoolcraft (VisaTech Center) – 18600 Haggerty Hwy, Livonia, MI
Merit is pleased to sponsor the Michigan Information Technology Executive Forum, a community of practice for IT executives. The Forum has a unique focus on the educational community within Michigan, and promotes interaction through regular in-person meetings and online discussion.
The MITE Forum is intended as a resource for individuals who have the role of senior information technology executive at educational institutions in Michigan, from K-12 through higher education. Membership is limited to people from Merit Member Organizations.
When: TBA | Where: Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center – 400 Renaissance Drive, Detroit, MI
During last year’s conference, almost 700 attendees joined the Midwest Fall Technology Conference (MFTC). We invite you and your colleagues who are interested in participating in education sessions, learning about new technologies and networking with industry professionals as well as students, join us for this year’s event.
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We’re thrilled to announce that Grand Circus Detroit is offering a free introduction to coding workshop at Brightwing’s corporate office on Monday, October 26 – Register for free!
Workshop Details
This workshop is designed for folks who are curious about coding, but who have little to no experience. This workshop is the perfect time to learn the programming foundations needed to eventually build a website or mobile app, whether you are a business owner or aspiring software developer.
What Grand Circus Will cover (using JavaScript): – Common terms used by programmers
– Data Types
– Boolean Expressions
– Conditional Statements
Don’t know what any of these things mean? Perfect – this class is for you. Come with a laptop and ready to learn! Space is limited so RSVP soon.
When & Where
Monday, October 26th; 6:00 – 9:00 PM (EDT)
Brightwing – 431 Stephenson Hwy, Troy, MI 48083. Map
About Grand Circus Detroit
At Grand Circus, we’re passionate about training people for amazing careers as developers and helping local businesses grow by hiring local tech superstars. Our bootcamps serve both purposes: we give people critical skills for tech jobs while introducing them to businesses looking for talent. More than that, we’re here for the Detroit through coworking and events.
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The tech scene in Metro-Detroit is bustling with startups, meetups, user-groups and talented IT professionals. To help techies stay in the loop, Brightwing announces IT events in Metro Detroit every Monday. Such events include networking meetups, tech workshops, and informational seminars.Have an event you’d like us to promote? Contact Us.
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When: 6:30 pm | Where: 123 North Ashley St (suite 9), Ann Arbor, MI
Domino’s has been recognized as an innovator when it comes to digital ordering and the Domino’s AnyWare suite of technology is the latest result of that innovation. Come learn about what working at Domino’s is like and the architecture and coding challenges around implementing a manageable mobile platform to support wide ranging technologies like voice ordering, smart watches and TVs.
When: 7:00 – 8:30 pm | Where: 39400 Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills, MI
We’re back! Come join our local community of Augmented Reality professionals and enthusiasts to learn what’s new in the industry. Everyone should come prepared to share for at least a minute or two about something cool, interesting, or challenging that they’ve seen recently in the AR world.
An informal gathering of people from multiple industries interested in the emerging field of augmented reality. We are a local chapter affiliated with AugmentedReality.Org, a global nonprofit with a mission to advance AR technology.
When: 6:30 pm | Where: 23500 Liberty St, Farmington, MI
We will have two to four presenters showing off newer technologies in short presentations.
A chance to explore the WHAT iF! of newer technologies, apps and businesses for those intrigued by what is coming next. This group will hear presentations by local entrepreneurs and inventors deploying newer technologies. Presenters will share business technologies, tools and models which will change the landscape. The Innovate Farmington meet up is open to everyone interested in the technology and business space (e.g. entrepreneurs, technologists, investors, marketers, students etc.).
When: 8:30 – 10:00 am | Where: 440 Burroughs St., Detroit, MI
Entrepreneurs and startups often have to do everything with very limited resources, from product development to marketing to sales. At this event they will learn about free and low-cost tools to make common critical processes more streamlined and easier, without breaking the bank.
This presentation will educate attendees on readily available, easy setup: · SaaS (Software as a Service) and cloud tools · Mobile apps · Tool integrations
When: 6:00 pm | Where: OU Inc – 1 Golf View Lane, Rochester, MI
One awesome guest speaker and then four startup creators this month take the stage for ten minutes each, five minutes to pitch and five minutes to answer questions, followed by open announcements and community networking. There will food and refreshments sponsored by OU Inc.
When: 6:00 – 9:00 pm | Where: 24800 Denso Dr, Suite 150, Southfield, MI 48033
Each month, Detroit-area software developers get together over pizza to discuss technology, do some pair programming, work on open source projects, or practice katas. Refreshments and pizza are provided, courtesy of the Epitec.
When: 6:00 pm | Where: Pillar – 301 E. Liberty floor 7, Ann Arbor, MI
Want to be able to SEE HEAT? Want to see footsteps of where someone HAD JUST walked? Want to see where you are loosing heat in your home? Want to see studs in outside walls? Just a few years ago, Thermal camera would cost 5-10 thousand dollars. Now for only $199, you can get one for your smartphone from Seek Thermal. In this session, see what you can do this camera. Using C#, you will be shown how to ‘Hack’ the camera so you can get the images on your PC, and perform your own image filters.
We are a local user group that meets the first Wednesday of every month at Atomic Object in downtown Ann Arbor for presentations and discussions covering a wide range of technology-related topics.
When: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm | Where: Fox Theatre – 2211 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI
The area’s leading creators, entrepreneurs, educators, artists, geeks, designers, scientists, leaders, thinkers and doers will gather Thursday, October 8th at the Historic Fox Theatre to share what they are most passionate about – positive ideas for the world from Detroit.
When: TBA | Where: Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center – 400 Renaissance Drive, Detroit, MI
During last year’s conference, almost 700 attendees joined the Midwest Fall Technology Conference (MFTC). We invite you and your colleagues who are interested in participating in education sessions, learning about new technologies and networking with industry professionals as well as students, join us for this year’s event.
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If you’re looking to explore Dallas opportunities through networking, you’ve come to the right place! Every Monday, Brightwing announces the best networking events in and around Dallas. Such events include general networking, tech & engineering meetups, HR gatherings, and much more. Have an event you’d like us to promote? Contact Us.
When: 6:30 – 9:00 pm | Where: 1013 East 15th Street, Plano, TX
There are five coming your way. In partnership with the Conscious Capitalism Dallas Chapter, our five storytellers will share their personal journey to find fulfilling work and each will leave you with a challenge. These challenges will spark new ideas, partnerships and opportunities. event1013 is a launch pad for purpose-driven ventures and the perfect spot for an evening of connecting and idea share.
Meet the Storytellers
– Colleen Barrett, President Emeritus of Southwest Airlines
– Rand Stagen, Founder of Stagen
– Gail Warrior, CEO of Warrior Construction, President – Warrior Elements
– Chad Houser, Founder of Cafe Momentum
– Michael Sorrell, President of Paul Quinn College
Connections365 is two days focused on the latest Comply365 solutions and the most innovative technologies impacting the transportation industry today. Whether you are a current user or it’s simply the right time for you to learn more about solutions that can transform the way you work, Connections365 is time well invested.
Packed with insightful presentations from industry leaders, one-on-one test drives, and networking with experts from leading companies like Samsung, Guestlogix, Ram Mounts and your colleagues from across the industry.
When: 11:30 am | Where: 930 East Campbell Road #101, Richardson, TX
We are an energetic group of business leaders, professionals and entrepreneurs who value networking together with integrity. We invite positive, motivated business people to join us each Wednesday from 11:30am – 1pm. We are non-exclusive** and welcome anyone to the group who is serious about building lasting business connections and being “givers”, not “takers”. Each person in attendance will have at least 1 minute to share their business and what kind of referrals they are looking for. We look forward to seeing you soon! Come grow with us!
When: 5:30 – 8:30 pm | Where: The Empire Room – 1225 N Riverfront Blvd Dallas TX
The Dallas Business Journal presents the 2015 North Texas Women in Technology Awards. Join us on October 1st as we celebrate the women who made our 2015 list for this first ever awards program.
Each of these talented, technology-focused women are driving innovation, leading technology companies and are key contributors to the community. Honorees will also be profiled in a special section inserted in the October 2nd issue of the Dallas Business Journal.
When: 8:00 am – 3:30 pm | Where: 8036 Dominion Parkway, Plano TX, Plano TX
The Future of Cybersecurity – Learn how the simple construct of, “protect, detect and correct,” can provide the basis for implementing an effective and repeatable security strategy.
Global Threat Intelligence and Trends – Hear what some of the more noteworthy trends are in cybersecurity and how to make this information actionable in your business.
A View from the Hill – Listen to what cybersecurity legislation is making its way through Congress and how it may impact your business.
In this beginner-focused workshop, attendees will learn about the fundamental tools of WordPress, one of the most popular Content Management Systems in the world. Of course Tech Talent South will be providing wine to help fuel the process! Attendees simply need to bring along their own laptop and leave the rest to us.
When: 9:00 am Thursday start | Where: Hurst Conference Center – 1601 Campus Drive, Hurst, TX
The Big Android BBQ (BABBQ) is a developer event like no other; an Android combo-meal that delivers super-sized portions of education and entertainment. Find out more at bigandroidbbq.com
Learn ‘tricks-of-the-trade’ from thought leaders and senior developers in our mouth-watering sessions and get your hands greasy with newly acquired knowledge in the Code Kitchen. End each evening with fellow developers and sponsors at our exciting networking sessions filled with happy meals and frosty beverages. The 2015 Big Android BBQ delivered by Google Developers will leave you exhausted and inspired.
When: Times Vary | Where: Fort Worth Convention Center
The HRSouthwest Conference (HRSWC) is the premier regional human resources conference in the United States – a true don’t-miss event, providing more than 100 educational sessions from thought-leading speakers, an abundance of networking opportunities and an exciting Marketplace of more than 200 HR solutions and services.
The tech scene in Metro-Detroit is bustling with startups, meetups, user-groups and talented IT professionals. To help techies stay in the loop, Brightwing announces IT events in Metro Detroit every Monday. Such events include networking meetups, tech workshops, and informational seminars.Have an event you’d like us to promote? Contact Us.
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When: 7:00 pm | Where: 325 E. Grand River Avenue, East Lansing, MI (Above Barnes & Noble)
There’s been a lot of conversation and articles written lately about the ‘Internet of Things’ (IoT); what it is, when will it take hold, how will it impact our lives, etc.
However, there is a another conversation starting to gain momentum as well, ‘How will the Internet of Things impact the enterprise organization – or will it?’. With an estimated 50 – 70 billion connected devices globally expected by 2020, its a conversation well worth having!
When: 5:30 pm | Where: 1442 Brush Street, Detroit, MI
If we think of the city as a platform, how can we make sure Detroit is ready for the next 25 or 50 years and beyond? What changes should happen in the world of technology and city infrastructure? We want to hear your thoughts ideas at this upcoming discussion.
When: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm | Where: Cobo Center – 1 Washington Boulevard, Detroit, MI
Join some of the automotive industry’s foremost leaders and thinkers at Michigan’s automotive and mobility industry statewide event, the 2015 MICHauto Summit.
Building off the theme “The Connected Culture: Shaping Michigan’s Automotive and Mobility Future,” the Summit will focus on how Michigan is positioning itself as the center for advanced mobility and connected vehicle technology.
When: 6:30 pm | Where: Detroit Labs – 1520 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI
If you are building a web application with Ruby, you don’t always have to turn to Rails. Rails is still prevalent but it’s heavy with lots of hidden complexities and monkey patching.
Lotus is a fresh take on building web applications. It is made up of many libraries that can stand on their own. With Lotus, you can have a nice web framework and fast tests since it’s made up of loads of lightweight objects
When: 1:00 pm | Where: Grand Circus – 1570 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI
Want to learn how to build your own website? Already have your own Tumblr/WordPress/etc. site, but want to have more control over it? Interested in learning to program, but want to start small? This class is for you!
We will guide you through the basics of HTML and CSS, give you some readily-applicable skills, and answer any questions you may have along the way.
When: 6:30 pm | Where: 123 North Ashley St (suite 9), Ann Arbor, MI
Domino’s has been recognized as an innovator when it comes to digital ordering and the Domino’s AnyWare suite of technology is the latest result of that innovation. Come learn about what working at Domino’s is like and the architecture and coding challenges around implementing a manageable mobile platform to support wide ranging technologies like voice ordering, smart watches and TVs.
When: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm | Where: Fox Theatre – 2211 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI
The area’s leading creators, entrepreneurs, educators, artists, geeks, designers, scientists, leaders, thinkers and doers will gather Thursday, October 8th at the Historic Fox Theatre to share what they are most passionate about – positive ideas for the world from Detroit.
When: TBA | Where: Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center – 400 Renaissance Drive, Detroit, MI
During last year’s conference, almost 700 attendees joined the Midwest Fall Technology Conference (MFTC). We invite you and your colleagues who are interested in participating in education sessions, learning about new technologies and networking with industry professionals as well as students, join us for this year’s event.
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If you’re looking to explore Dallas opportunities through networking, you’ve come to the right place! Every Monday, Brightwing announces the best networking events in and around Dallas. Such events include general networking, tech & engineering meetups, HR gatherings, and much more. Have an event you’d like us to promote? Contact Us.
It is no secret that the Web is of considerable importance to Microsoft. Areas of interest range from Cloud-based back-ends to client-side technologies. Recently, Microsoft has introduced two major new initiatives of considerable importance to all Web Developers: ASP.NET vNext for development of HTML-based applications, and Microsoft Edge, as a replacement for the previous Internet Explorer browser. Both technologies are expected to have a major impact on the day-to-day lives of Web Developers.
Come join us for coffee, code, and camaraderie. Co-op Complete is a weekly opportunity put on by Dealer.com for you to practice your skills, meet new friends, and get help on your programming projects. Bring your laptop, your recent projects, and your programming problems!
When: 7:15 – 8:30 am | Where: Hilton – 1001 W. President George Bush Turnpike, Richardson, TX
Early Net is our early morning networking/referral group and meets every Wednesday morning from 7:15-8:30 at the Hilton Garden Inn Dallas/Richardson. Cost is $11 for breakfast buffet or $5 for a continental breakfast, door prizes and plenty of networking.
Each attendee is allowed to give a 30-second commercial on who they are and what they do. This is a great way to introduce your business to potential new customers & vendors and build your personal business network. See you there!
When: 5:30 pm | Where: Savorista Cafe & Latino Culinary Institute – 14841 N. Dallas Parkway, Suite 145, Dallas, TX
At this dynamic networking event you will have the opportunity to mix and mingle with other great professionals just like yourself and meet the DBJ newsroom staff. Come join the DBJ and samples amazing bites from Chef Lydia Gonzales at the Savorista Cafe and Latino Culinary Institute.
The Latino Culinary Institute was created to explore the native ingredients of Latin America. Chef Lydia unlocks the secrets to creating delectable food and regularly shares them with the public through cooking demonstrations at special events and festivals.
Come mingle, socialize, and network with hundreds of local professionals on Thursday, September 24th at Primebar (2520 Cedar Springs Rd) from 6-9pm. With over 1 million members and 50 events across the country each month, Network After Work gets America networking.
You’ll make friends and valuable connections in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Build relationships with local businesses, entrepreneurs, and career-minded professionals looking to share advice, resources, referrals, and leads to help you achieve your goals. Bring your business cards and we’ll provide name tags color-coded by industry to help attendees find the right contacts.
Richardson Young Professionals Is Holding A Networking Happy Hour At Greenvue Apartments. Come Join Us For Food, Drinks, Games And Check Out Richardsons Most Elegant Pool! Catering Provided By The Tavern On Main Street.
When: 6:30 – 9:00 pm | Where: IBM Innovation Center – 1177 South Beltline Rd, Coppell, TX
Interested in the Data Scientist profession but not exactly sure what they do? Come to this Meetup and find out about these topics and more…
– The Basics of Data Science
– A Day in the Life of a Data Scientist
– Data Scientist Tools Demo
Wed, September 25 – Intro to C# When: 7:00 pm | Where: Dallas Makerspace – 1825 Monetary Lane, Suite 104, Carrollton, TX
The Dallas Visual Basic User Group meets to discuss Visual Basic.Net, C#, and related technologies such as Game Design, Computer Graphics Demos, Kinect and Wii-Mote Programming. We will be teaching classes on how to start programming and how to integrate different software and hardware into your application.
When: 9:00 am Thursday start | Where: Hurst Conference Center – 1601 Campus Drive, Hurst, TX
The Big Android BBQ (BABBQ) is a developer event like no other; an Android combo-meal that delivers super-sized portions of education and entertainment. Find out more at bigandroidbbq.com
Learn ‘tricks-of-the-trade’ from thought leaders and senior developers in our mouth-watering sessions and get your hands greasy with newly acquired knowledge in the Code Kitchen. End each evening with fellow developers and sponsors at our exciting networking sessions filled with happy meals and frosty beverages. The 2015 Big Android BBQ delivered by Google Developers will leave you exhausted and inspired.
When: Times Vary | Where: Fort Worth Convention Center
The HRSouthwest Conference (HRSWC) is the premier regional human resources conference in the United States – a true don’t-miss event, providing more than 100 educational sessions from thought-leading speakers, an abundance of networking opportunities and an exciting Marketplace of more than 200 HR solutions and services.
The tech scene in Metro-Detroit is bustling with startups, meetups, user-groups and talented IT professionals. To help techies stay in the loop, Brightwing announces IT events in Metro Detroit every Monday. Such events include networking meetups, tech workshops, and informational seminars.Have an event you’d like us to promote? Contact Us.
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The Detroit Design Festival is North America’s festival of independent design. With over 500 designers, 25,000 attendees and 30 Design Happenings, the DDF is our time to celebrate Detroit’s role as a global center of design and creativity. Concentrated in Detroit’s Creative Corridor and various neighborhoods throughout the city, events and installations will showcase Detroit’s cutting-edge design with the rest of the world.
When: 1:00 – 5:00 pm | Where: Microsoft – 1000 Town Center, Southfield, MI – 19th floor
SharePoint 2016 is set to be released mid-year next year. Are you ready? Learn why migrating to SharePoint 2013 will make future migrations easier. Join SharePoint consultant Julie Boudro as she delves into:
•Cleaning house, a review of your existing environment
When: 4:00 – 7:00 pm | Where: C/D/H Detroit – 1500 Woodward Avenue – Suite 400, Detroit, MI
What happens when you bring technology & Michigan beers together? You have a TechMash! Join C/D/H on September 24, 2015 at the C/D/H Detroit office, for a special extended TechMash from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Enjoy a great local brew and mingle with like-minded industry peers who are facing the same dynamic challenges that you do.
Interested in AngularJS? Join the Detroit Google Developers Group as we learn the basics of AngularJS led by Aady Sridhar. In this discussion, Aady will cover:
• The basics of AngularJS and how an AngularJS app works
• AngularJS basic terminologies
• How to setup a simple AngularJS app
• Angular back bone(Angular Routing, Directives, Services and Filters)
• Simple real world application examples including:
• Fetching data from server side
• Sorting and Filtering of tables
• Building Custom Filters Built in Angular
• Filters and their usage in real work applications
When: 5:00 pm | Where: Bamboo Detroit – 1442 Brush Street, Detroit, MI
One of the biggest VCs in the Valley is coming to Detroit to network with you.
Matt Miller is a partner at Sequoia focused on enterprise technology. He works with Sequoia’s investments in Docker, Bit9 + Carbon Black, Hirevue, Skyhigh Networks, Nimble Storage and Barracuda Networks. Prior to joining Sequoia in 2012, Matt worked at Goldman Sachs, where he launched the firm’s investment banking efforts in cloud computing.
When: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm | Where: Cobo Center – 1 Washington Boulevard, Detroit, MI
Join some of the automotive industry’s foremost thinkers and leaders at the 2015 MICHauto Summit, Sept. 30. Building off the theme “The Connected Culture,” the Summit will focus on how Michigan can leverage its automotive heritage to lead the research, design and manufacturing of next-generation mobility technology.
When: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm | Where: Fox Theatre – 2211 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI
The area’s leading creators, entrepreneurs, educators, artists, geeks, designers, scientists, leaders, thinkers and doers will gather Thursday, October 8th at the Historic Fox Theatre to share what they are most passionate about – positive ideas for the world from Detroit.
When: TBA | Where: Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center – 400 Renaissance Drive, Detroit, MI
During last year’s conference, almost 700 attendees joined the Midwest Fall Technology Conference (MFTC). We invite you and your colleagues who are interested in participating in education sessions, learning about new technologies and networking with industry professionals as well as students, join us for this year’s event.
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“We have the chance to make a positive change in people’s lives on a daily basis—whether we’re working with a candidate looking for their next great opportunity, or a client or hiring manager in need of talent to complete their team. Positive change is around every corner as long as you take the time to realize it and build relationships for the right reasons, always keeping others’ best interests in mind.”
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Brightwing Birthdate: 12.13.1995
“My greatest satisfaction is working with and meeting so many great people. There is no better feeling than finding someone that dream job. Every day brings new challenges and experiences that few careers can provide.”
“As the HR Director at Brightwing, my goal is to act as a catalyst that enables all Brightwingers to be the best employees they can be, contribute to the company’s success, and live out our core values every day. I’m responsible for providing employees with policies and programs that support their employment, recognizing and rewarding them for a job well done and guiding employees’ growth to achieve their professional goals and greatest potential. Brightwing has an incredible ‘let’s do it’ mentality. It’s so refreshing to work around individuals who are constantly improving and challenging one another to be their best.”
“In an egg-and-bacon breakfast, the chicken is involved because it simply lays an egg, while the hog is committed because it gives its life to be the bacon. I am involved in the business of staffing and recruiting but committed to the growth, evolution, and actualization of my colleagues.”
“As a controller at Brightwing, it’s my responsibility to coordinate with all departments to ensure that financial goals are communicated and facilitate discussions of desired efforts to meet those goals. It’s a pleasure to work with various departments such as sales, finance, HR, and marketing to verify that transactions are captured correctly and timely, along with communicating how these transactions impact Brightwing’s goals.“
“As Marketing Manager at Brightwing, my goal is to bridge the gap between us, our candidates, and our partners. People are at our core, and I aim to capture the people, stories, and experiences that shape us.”
“I love the sense of accomplishment knowing I played a part in helping a candidate find a great opportunity—whether the candidate is fresh out of college looking to get their feet wet, or an established engineer looking to make a move up the corporate ladder, or even someone who just doesn’t feel appreciated in their current role and wants to make a lateral move. It’s all rewarding, knowing a candidate puts their trust in you for one of the most stressful events in life. Also, I love working alongside this great group of people who share the same passion, excitement, and sometimes even frustrations on a day-to-day basis.”
“I love meeting engineers who are passionate about their craft and helping them find new challenges that push their careers in the direction they want to go.”
“I love working alongside this great group of people that take pride in being a part of a process—a process which helps individuals succeed in reaching their professional and personal growth, and partnering with organizations that understand the value, as Brightwing values human potential.”
Specialties: Human Resources, Financial Services, Engineering
“As a recruiter, I look forward to meeting new people and building relationships that could lead to professional success. I am excited to expand my networks and help people reach their full potential in their careers.”
“I truly enjoy working with my teammates and helping clients and candidates find the right match in each other. I’m motivated and driven by success and my growth as a person and employee. Each day I learn and apply something new to develop stellar ideas and solutions.”
Specialties: Information Technology including Web/Application Development, Business/Data Analysis, Project Management and Infrastructure Engineering, and Support roles
“With 14 years of staffing experience, I thrive on building meaningful relationships with my clients. I love being a problem solver and helping my clients find that perfect candidate to help contribute to the success of their organization. “
“I truly enjoy being a resource for both clients and candidates. Whether partnering directly with prospective clients, hiring managers and stakeholders to fill critical roles, or helping top talent find their perfect fit, I’m eager to provide solutions, exceed expectations, and create lasting relationships.”
“This business is all about relationships, of which I have built many from both a client and as consultant/employee perspective. It’s more than just working to become financially successful—it is helping others succeed in their goals.”
“I have long held the view that building relationships is one of the most important things in life. Brightwing gives me the opportunity to do that every single day. Constantly connecting and expanding my network allows me to grow endlessly. I love creating relationships through discovering the opportunities that are all around us.”
“I love creating relationships and having conversations with people. The more you get to know someone, the more you understand their goals, values and most importantly their character. Once I truly understand a candidate, I am well equipped to find the best possible fit for them. That’s my goal, finding people jobs they will love!”
“I’m passionate about creating lasting connections between top talent and organizations where they can not only succeed but truly belong. I believe a great match goes beyond skill. It’s about finding the right cultural fit and ensuring personalities align to foster a thriving workplace. By understanding the unique qualities of each company and the aspirations of every candidate, I help build teams that are collaborative, innovative, and productive. At Brightwing, I’m committed to making these meaningful connections that drive success for both individuals and organizations.”
“I’m a dedicated and enthusiastic professional who thrives on helping and guiding candidates as they navigate their career paths and find fulfilling jobs that align with their aspirations. My entire career, I’ve sought and done fulfilling work, and it’s my mission to help professionals accomplish the same thing. My approach is to partner with great companies looking for great people and assist them in integrating top talent into their organizations. The Brightwing experience makes all the difference in accomplishing these goals.”
“It’s the little things that make my job worthwhile. I support several departments, and my top priority is to make sure our employees are onboarded efficiently. When I receive an email from an employee saying how excited they are for the opportunity to work for one of our clients, it feels good knowing that I’m a part of something bigger and that we are doing what we are meant to do here at Brightwing: give people an opportunity to work on something they are passionate about.”
“I enjoy communicating with the contractors we have in all states. It makes me feel good to know that I’m helping people and that they feel comfortable contacting me to answer their questions. I love coming to work every day because I love all the people I work with internally; we are a family.”
“I truly enjoy helping others and taking care of the challenging stuff so they can focus on doing what they enjoy doing. My job allows me to be organized, focused, and detail-oriented. Any HR professional (along with Forrest Gump’s mom) will tell you that each day is like a box of chocolates because you just never know what you are going to get! Coming into the office each day is easy because my colleagues are a supportive family that also encourages me to have fun!”
Brightwing, a nationwide recruiting and staffing company headquartered in Troy, MI, is happy to announce that they have been named to 
