A Unique Training Program for Women On Friday, November 13, 2015, the Women’s Alliance of Oakland County will host Business Protocols for Success, an innovative training program designed to help women at all stages of their career excel in the professional world. The conference will be held at the Auburn Hills Marriott Centerpoint, located at 3600 Centerpoint Parkway in Pontiac, Michigan. Business Protocols for Success will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and includes an interactive … [Read more...]
Women’s Alliance of Oakland County Introduces Business Protocols for Success
Women’s Alliance of Oakland County Introduces Business Protocols for Success: A Unique Training Program for Women
On Friday, November 13, 2015, the Women’s Alliance of Oakland County will host Business Protocols for Success, an innovative training program designed to help women at all stages of their career excel in the professional world. The conference will be held at the Auburn Hills Marriott Centerpoint, located at 3600 Centerpoint Parkway in Pontiac, Michigan. Business Protocols for Success will be held from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., and includes an interactive presentation, small-group activities, … [Read more...]
Woman’s Alliance of Oakland County Introduces Business Protocols for Success
A Unique Training Program for Women On Friday, November 13, 2015, the Women’s Alliance of Oakland County will host Business Protocols for Success, an innovative training program designed to help women at all stages of their career excel in the professional world. The conference will be held at the Auburn Hills Marriott Centerpoint, located at 3600 Centerpoint Parkway in Pontiac, Michigan. Business Protocols for Success will be held from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm, and includes an interactive … [Read more...]
Oakland County Commissioner to Address State Commission on Women’s Issues at January 13 Meeting
On Tuesday, January 13, 2015, Oakland County Commissioner Marcia Gershenson will be one of the featured guest speakers at the Michigan Women’s Commission meeting beginning at 2 pm. The meeting will be held in the Radisson Hotel in downtown Lansing, located at 111 North Grand Avenue. Ms. Gershenson will share the history of the Oakland County Women’s Advisory Board and share the projects the Board has planned for 2015 to enhance the quality of life for Oakland County residents. The state … [Read more...]
Oakland County Commissioner Marcia Gershenson Lends Support to Nonprofit GO Effect
On Saturday, May 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., GO Effect will be hosting GO Voice at the Avondale High School Auditorium in Auburn Hills, MI. The event is open to people of all ages. GO Effect, whose focus is on youth leadership training and mentorship, sees GO Voice as an opportunity to empower the next generation of leaders. Aaron Donaghy, Chief Executive Officer for the organization, explains further: “During this last year, we talked to a lot of students and we heard the same thing over and … [Read more...]
Women’s Advisory Board Member for Oakland County Kate Logan to Serve on Governor’s Panel
The Women’s Advisory Board for Oakland County is proud to announce the participation of board member Kate Taylor Logan at the Governor’s Economic Summit at the Amway Grand Plaza, in Grand Rapids, Michigan on March 16-18,2014. Logan was invited by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to showcase her success as a veteran transitioning into the civilian workplace. She will participate in the “Best Practices for Talent Retention” and the “Investing in Talent Development: Internship” … [Read more...]
Spend an evening learning how to navigate the new health care system
On Wednesday, August 28, 2013, and Wednesday, September 18, 2013, Oakland County Commissioner Marcia Gershenson will host a series of informational meetings on the Affordable Health Care Act and teach residents how to navigate the health care system. The first meeting will be held in the Costick Center, located at 28600 Eleven Mile Road, in Farmington Hills, Michigan on August 28 at 7:00 p.m., and the second meeting will be held in the West Bloomfield Township Offices, located at 4550 Walnut … [Read more...]
County officials show bi-partisan support for Medicaid Reform in Michigan
Oakland County Commissioner Marcia Gershenson and Commissioner Bill Dwyer introduced a bi-partisan resolution urging state legislators to support Governor Snyder’s proposed expansion to Medicaid on May 9, 2013. Gershenson states, “Our resolution supports increasing medical coverage to over 40,000 Oakland County residents and brings an estimated 2.1 billion dollars in economic activity to our state. In addition, Medicaid reform will bring an estimated 18,000 health care jobs to enhance … [Read more...]
County officials show bi-paritsan support for Medicaid reform in Michigan
Oakland County Commissioner Marcia Gershenson and Commissioner Bill Dwyer introduced a bi-partisan resolution urging state legislators to support Governor Snyder’s proposed expansion to Medicaid on May 9, 2013. Gershenson states, “Our resolution supports increasing medical coverage to over 40,000 Oakland County residents and brings an estimated 2.1 billion dollars in economic activity to our state. In addition, Medicaid reform will bring an estimated 18,000 health care jobs to enhance … [Read more...]