Grand Valley American Marketing Association

When: March 18, 2010 at 6pm

cost & location to be determined

Bottle Drive Fundraiser
When: February 27, 2010
Time: 10-2pm

In pursuit of raising money for the National Case Conference, we will be hosting yet another bottle drive. All plastic and glass bottles and cans should be brought to the Allendale Family Fare where AMA members will be tending machines, as well as, making rounds throughout neighborhoods in the area. All proceeds will go toward the GVSU American Marketing Association.

Volunteers needed!!! Contact Paige for more info. & to get involved: events@grandvalleyama.com

Relay For Life Euchre Night!
When: February 26, 2010 at 7pm
Where: 48 West, Sarah & Allie’s place (ask them the exact building number and such)
Cost: $3 a cup + any donations

Come enjoy a social event with the AMA for a good cause…Relay for Life!…we will be hosting a euchre/card night at 48 West to raise money and awareness for this charitable group. Drinks, Music and overall good time!

Griffins College Night at the Van Andel Arena with AMA
When: February 19, 2010 at 7pm
Cost: A discounted student ticket…more details later.

Cheer on the Grand Rapids Griffins as they take on the Hamilton Bulldogs with fellow AMA members and friends.
Other exciting promos include dollar hot dogs & dollar beers till 8pm.
To get tickets, email Paige at events@grandvalleyama.com or bring money to our Thursday, February 18 meeting.

AMA General Meeting
Date: Thursday, March 4, 2010
Topic: Trends in the Marketing Industry
Speaker: Kimberly Bode, President of the West Michigan Professional AMA Chapter

Food and drink will be provided.
All students who are interested may sign up to attend a professional AMA meeting if they would like. Contact Paige at events@grandvalleyama.com.

AMA General Meeting
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Topic: International Business and Marketing
Speaker: Jennifer Pope

International/festive food & drink provided.

GVSU American Marketing Association hopes you have a great holiday break! We will be back on January 21 for our first meeting of the new year.

Date: December 16, 2009
Time: 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Location: Devos Center – Loosemore Auditorium
Description: Featuring Autoconomy.com president and industry insider Erich Merkle and Simplicity Tactics president and management expert Andrew Samrick.

What Does the Next Year Hold for Your Business?

As auto industry leaders begin to implement plans for 2010, many questions remain unanswered. What will happen with overall vehicle demand? Will commodity prices stabilize, or continue to rise throughout the year? And will commercial financing become more readily available?

Find answers to these and other questions at our 2010 Automotive Outlook and Planning Session. Noted automotive analyst Erich Merkle and industry veteran Andrew Samrick will present their findings and answer your questions in this intimate and informative seminar.

Participants will Explore:
Forecasts for North American automotive production
Trends in underlying economic fundamentals you should know
Changes in taxes and incentives that can enhance cash flow and profits
Tactical implications and operational responses

Attendance is limited, so please click the link below to register today!

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Date: Nov. 19, 2009
Time: 11-2
Location: Pew & Allendale Campus
Description: There will be both a table in the main building of downtown campus, Building C, as well as, Kirkhof Center where the AMA will be selling tasty treats to students.

Date: Nov. 14, 2009
Time: 10-4
Location: Family Fare in Allendale
Description: Volunteers will team up and go around the local area collecting bottles, cans, and glass. Then all donations will be brought to Allendale, Family Fare, for bottle returns. Will need volunteers to be tending machines as well as making rounds. Ask friends, family, etc!