Your Metro Detroit Weekly Update from Keith Stonehouse

Hello and Welcome to the Third Week of March 2008! This is Your Weekly Update!  

My name is Keith Stonehouse Vice President of Franklin Title Agency, Committed to Keeping Michigan Strong working with Realtors, Loan Officers, Banks, and Credit Unions  

Below is a list of local events supporting local business and charitable fundraising across Metro Detroit - Soon to be posted on keithstonehouse.com (still ad spaces available)  

3.17.08 Happy St. Patrick's Day Detroit! Whatever your plans may be for today - Please make sure you are safe! Please, I cannot stress this enough - DO NOT drink and drive! If you need a DD - Call me 248-894-4785!  

3.17.08 Creative Breakthroughs CISSP Boot Camp Ready to take your security career to the next level: Seats remain available for our next CISSP® Boot Camp, which starts March 17th through Friday 21st. Act now to take advantage of discounted pricing CISSP® Boot Camp flexible scheduling. Contact your account representative for pricing, or call us at 1-800-747-8585.
Our CISSP® Boot Camp has been designed to provide the information you need to master the CISSP® domains. This class is ideal for professionals with at least four years of experience in the information security field or three years of experience and a college degree.
Don't miss this opportunity to prepare for the exam with certified, real-world experts. Call now to reserve your spot. Seats are limited. 8am - Open to Public Creative Breakthroughs, Inc. 2075 Big Beaver Rd. Suite 700 Troy, MI, USA 48084  

3.18.08 Motor City Connect LIVE Luncheon Join Motorcityconnect.com LIVE at BD's Mongolian BBQ Auburn Hills at 11am for some great networking, relationship building, supporting, and promoting the Motorcity both in business and charitable giving back to the community! This is a great group of individuals - for more info. check out the website at www.motorcityconnect.com Time: 11am / Cost: $15.00 covers lunch, drink, tip, and donation! Location: BD's at University Dr - Auburn Hills just west of Squirrel rd.  

3.18.08 Automation Alley New Member Networking Event This event is for new members within the last year to meet other Automation Alley members, learn more about opportunities available to you as a member, and introduce your company to new and existing members. Registration starts at 8:00am and the program will follow at 8:30am. This is a FREE event. Contact Automation Alley Resource Center for more info (800) 427-5100 - Loction: 2675 Bellingham Troy, MI 48083  

3.18.08 Talent: The Fuel of Growth- Facing Tomorrow's Challenges Today! Changing demographics, opportunities, and workforce attitudes have converged to create a new dynamic in the workplace. Sharon Allen, chairman of Deloitte & Touche USA LLP, will explore these challenges and provide insights and views on talent management and building a culture of flexibility.
- $40 Detroit Economic Club members
- $50 Guests of Members
- $75 Nonmembers
This event will go from 11:30am-1:30pm. Reserve your tickets at www.econclub.org or call the Detroit Economic Club at (313) 963-8547. Location: Dearborn Hyatt at 600 Town Center Dr. Dearborn, MI, USA 48126  

3.18.08 Women in Communications Event

3.18.08 American Society of Employers Conference Keynote Presentation:
The New Snake Charmers: Masters of Change!
In times of economic uncertainty, personal transition, and organizational restructuring, it is Human Resource leadership that must hold organizations together. Dr. Joseph Michelli, an internationally sought-after speaker, organizational psychologist, and business consultant will offer practical strategies for not only surviving change but also will present concrete approaches to effectively lead change in your work and personal life. Borrowing from his successful business books, including the National Bestselling Book, The Starbucks Experience, he will share best practices for achieving a nimble, change-embracing organization. Every attendee will also get a copy of his book, 'The Starbucks Experience'. Multiple Attendee Discounts Available
Call ASE at 248-353-4500 for Details!
Reserve Your Company's Seats Now!
This program has been approved for 6 recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR or GPHR recertification through HRCI. For more information about recertification, please visit www.hrci.org Ford Conference and Events Center at 1151 Village Road Dearborn, MI, USA 48124  

3.18.08 After Hours- Royal Oak Chamber A networking even for members and prospective members of the Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce from 5:00pm-7:00pm. This event is free for members and $10 for non-members. Contact the chamber at (248) 547-4000 or visit www.royaloakchamber.com for more info Location: O'Toole's 205 W. Fifth Ave Royal Oak, MI, USA 48067  

3.18.08 Join After5 Detroit Bowling League The After 5 Bowling league is back for another season! Strike up some fun and knock down those pins. Whether you're an avid bowler or haven't played since elementary school you're qualified for this fun filled league. Join as a team or on your own. The league runs for 8 consecutive weeks. Sign up at info@after5detroit.com Time: 7-10pm / Cost: $10.00 Location: Garden Bowl - Detroit  

3.18.08 The Oakland Business Forum Michigan 's Premier Networking & Success Organization - A non-profit organization & Affiliate of the National Business Forum Where Collective Knowledge + Shared Experience = Prosperity for all. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. get there early to ensure a seat. Are you one of the following:

• An aspiring Entrepreneur


• A new business owner


• An Experienced business owner


• A Professional


• A Private Investor


• A Service Provider to Small Businesses 

If you answered yes to any of the above - The Oakland Business Forum is for you! Join us Tuesday at the Northfield Troy Hilton at Crooks and I-75 with Keynote speaker Bud Liebler!  

3.20.08 The Michigan Showcase Networking Group Join 54 members of the #1 ranked group in Michigan passing 70-75 referrals weekly with 5-10 visitors weekly! This is a great way to start your Thursday with FREE Starbucks coffee! Come as a visitor of mine at The Palladium Theater - 3rd floor Downtown Birmingham at 7am. I look forward to introducing you to The Michigan Showcase Networking Group!  

3.20.08 Third Thursday Roundtable Come lunch and learn at Southeastern Michigan's favorite open networking event - The Third Thursday Roundtable at Club Venetian Banquet Center at 29310 John R. Time: 11:30 - 1:45pm / Cost: $20.00 Speaker: Hena Husain, B.G.S., C.Ht. - The ABC's of Stress Management  

3.20.08 OCEDC Forum Join the Oakland County Employment Diversity Council (OCEDC), in presenting the Monthly Diversity Educational Forum Series! This is a FREE educational networking meeting! Lunch is included. Because March has been proclaimmed as Women's History Month, we will honor the contributions and recognize the achievements of "Women In The Workplace" during our educational forum 1-3 pm The Monthly Diversity Educational Forum Series is designed to assist human resource professionals, diversity managers, and all levels of leaders and managers to develop and implement organizational leadership solutions, personal diversity solutions, and public solutions to move toward full productivity throughout their workforce. Location: Oakland County Executive Bldg 41, Pontiac Lake Road at Telegraph in Waterford, MI  

3.20.08 Crain's Detroit Business & After5 Detroit After Hours Enjoy an evening of networking and the premiere of our new short panel series: Gen Y: We Chose Detroit moderated by Crains Editor Michelle Darwish. This panel will showcase three young entrepreneurs speaking to why and how they started their businesses here in Detroit. Make connections and learn secrets from successful entrepreneurs here in our city all while enjoying a fun filled happy hour at Centuar in Detroit behind the Fox Theater. Time: 6-8pm  

3.21.08 Good Friday! - Any Friday is a Good Friday - TGIF! ___________________________________________________________________________   REMINDERS - MARK YOUR CALENDERS!  

3.25.08 - Motor City Connect LIVE Luncheon at BD's - Novi at 11am  

3.26.08 - Tempus Networking Event at Big Rock Birmingham at 5:30pm Join 45-55 Business Professionals in a laid back, social, out of the box approach to business networking over great food and great drinks while giving to local charity.  

3.27.08 - The Michigan Showcase Networking Group - Palladium BHam at 7am  

4.7.08 - The Reality of Realty Tour - The Washington Bldg 222 Sherman Royal Oak This is a fun educational seminar teaching you what's really going on in Michigan dealing with Real Estate and Financing - Covering Foreclosures, Interest rates, Home Values, etc etc - Get the info from the experts working in the field everyday over great food while supporting local charity at 6:30pm  

4.9.08 - The Boys & Girls Clubs Annual Steak and Burger Dinner Fundraiser Sponsored by The Chrysler Foundation, Palace of Auburn Hills, Great Lakes Crossings, Creative Breakthroughs, Giffels and Webster, Franklin Title Agency, and The Port Authority - This is the biggest event of the year for the Boys and Girls Clubs located at Oakland University and Meadowbrook Mansion / Hall. To sponsor, attend, etc - Please contact me ASAP or for a formal invitation. ____________________________________________________________________________   KEITH'S WEEKLY HEADS UP!  

1. If you have not joined Motorcityconnect.com yet - What are you waiting for people? It's FREE and offers great exposure, great relationships, events, networking, referrals, and is driven to make a positive change in Detroit supporting those in need TOGETHER!  

2. There is still some ad space available for keithstonehouse.com - Act now as there is only 4 more spots available. For more info - Contact me ASAP Google: Keith Stonehouse  

3. Franklin Title Agency is NOW HIRING for our new Downtown Northville location! We are hiring for an experienced Title Account Executive in the Novi / Northville / Plymouth areas with a current book of business! If you know of anyone - please send them my way ASAP!  

4. I am still looking for part time sales reps (maybe college kids or those who need an extra income) for keithstonehouse.com promoting local business and charitable fundraising amongst Metro Detroit along with social events and links to 20 other local websites! If you know of anyone - Please send them my way ASAP!  

5. Want to support the Boys and Girls Clubs and don't know how? The Annual Steak and Burger Dinner is coming April 9th - You can get together with a group of people (friends, family, your company, etc) and sponsor a table where 6 of you will attend - 2 VIP and there will be 2 kids from the club with you as well (8 total) while recieving honors both in the program book but also in the marquee and during the speaches and announcements. If you are interested - Please let me know ASAP and I can send you a formal invite!  

6. This week The Spartans MSU face Temple to move to the second round - Please cross your fingers for my Spartans lol :) ____________________________________________________________________________ Thank You everyone for reading Your Weekly Update!  

I hope I was able to provide you with the tools this week to make something happen for yourself, your business, or those in need across Metro Detroit - There is no time nor room to complain about the economy here when there is so much time to make a change NOW!  

- Be the change you wish to see in the world... Gandhi  

Thanks again everyone and have a great week - If you need anything or want to refer me to the great Realtors, Loan Officers, Banks, and Credit Unions you know and may be apart of - I would appreciate it more than you know.    

Keith Stonehouse
Vice President
Franklin Title Agency
Rochester/Troy & Northville

Office: (248) 564-4022
Cell: (248) 894-4785

www.franklintitleagency.com