Patrick Hamilton’s intricately-crafted and chilling play inspired Alfred Hitchcock’s classic film of the same name, which starred Jimmy Stewart.

Rope, a taut, dark and intelligent thriller which will leave audiences breathless, is directed by Barefoot’s Craig A. Hane, who has electrified audiences with similar productions such as Black Coffee and Prescription: Murder.
Two wealthy collegians execute a “perfect murder,” placing the hapless victim’s body in their parlor trunk and proceeding to host a dinner party, serving food off the same macabre trunk. Among the dinner guests is their respected mentor, who unwittingly may have contributed to the young men’s twisted actions. What results is a battle of arrogance, philosophy and riveting drama. Performances are:
February 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 at 8:40 p.m.
February 21 and 28 at 2 p.m.
Barefoot Productions
240 N. Main Street
Plymouth, MI 48170
Walker-Buzenberg Building adjacent to Bode’s Restaurant
Tickets may be purchased online at http://www.justgobarefoot.com or by calling box office at 734/560-1493. Tickets are $12 for general admission and $10 for students/seniors. Group rates are also available. All performances are held at the Walker-Buzenberg Building, 240 N. Main Street, Plymouth, MI 48170.

Contact: Leslie Herrick, APR, Communications Manager, Inforum
Ph: 313.578.3244
Cell: 313.303.3263
Email: Lherrick@inforummichigan.org

Inforum “Social Media Jump Start” seminar features Ford digital marketing guru Scott Monty and power house social media panel
Panelists: Terry Bean, John Hill, Derek Mehraban & Catherine Juon

DETROIT — Scott Monty, Global Digital and Multimedia Communications Manager for Ford Motor Company, and a panel of social media experts will share case studies, tips and best practices for using social media to positively drive your business at a “Social Media Jump Start” seminar hosted by Inforum on Thursday, June 25.

The Wall Street Journal, Forbes Magazine, and New York Times are a-twitter about how businesses and individuals benefit by using social networking—also known as digital marketing—as a communication tool to build their brands. From Facebook and LinkedIn to Twitter and Search Engine Optimization, the myriad of social networking options often leaves technical newbies feeling overwhelmed.

“Inforum’s Social Media Jump Start program offers a user friendly, high impact/low fear approach to give participants the foundation and practical application needed to immediately begin effective use of social media,” said Inforum COO Kari Lawry.

Panelist Derek Mehraban, CEO, Ingenex Digital Marketing, said, “Social media provides measurable results. We’re going to illustrate how individuals can grow their businesses by building an online community around their brand. Participants will learn and how to track fans and followers, follow link traffic to see who is seeking more information about them, and measure the growth of personal or corporate brands online.”

The panel also includes: Terry Bean – Chief Networking Officer, Networked Inc and Motor City Connect; John Hill – Director of Career Services, Michigan State University; and Catherine Juon –Co-Founder and Catalyst, Pure Visibility.

Participants will receive tips and tactics on how to build business and personal brands by effectively using social media, digital marketing, search engine optimization, Google tools, and online brand building. They’ll also learn how to publish content, such as press releases and important news about their businesses.

The Social Media Jump Start event will be held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Dearborn, 7:30 a.m.-noon. Breakfast will be served. The public is welcome to attend by registering on the calendar at http://www.inforummichigan.org.

Date: Thursday, June 25, 2009
Time: 7:30 a.m. Registration; 8 a.m. Breakfast & Keynote Presentation by Scott Monty; 9:30 a.m. – 12 Noon Panel discussion
Place: Hyatt Regency Hotel, Dearborn
Cost: Inforum members $50; Non-members $75 (Add $10 after June 21)

To register or for more information on Inforum’s Social Media Jump Start, visit June 25 on the calendar at http://www.inforummichigan.org or call 877.633.3500.

Inforum is one of the largest and most prestigious business forums for women in the nation, with more than 1,800 members from a broad cross-section of Michigan’s business community. The mission of the organization is to strengthen the business environment by creating opportunities for women to lead and succeed. Founded as the Women’s Economic Club in 1962 in Detroit, Inforum has affiliates in Grand Rapids and Lansing, Mich. For more information, visit http://www.inforummichigan.org or call 877.633.3500.

Alternatives For Girls, a non-profit organization that assists homeless and high-risk girls and young women avoid violence, teen pregnancy and exploitation, announces their 2009 Role Models to be honored at an annual dinner and auction fund-raiser “Audacity to Succeed,” to be held on April 30, at the Detroit Westin Book Cadillac Hotel.

Selected for the Professional Role Model is Karen Love, COO of the Michigan Chronicle and the Michigan FrontPage. Gail Perry Mason, who is first vice-president of Oppenheimer & Co., Inc., was chosen as the Community Role Model; and Marla Tapper Young, co-owner of Tapper’s Diamonds and Fine Jewelry, was selected to receive the Emerging Leader Award. This year, a Summit Award will be presented to Michigan Representative Rashida Tlaib, the first Muslim woman to serve in the Michigan Legislature.

Alternatives For Girls, a non-profit organization that assists homeless and high-risk girls and young women avoid violence, teen pregnancy and exploitation, announces their 2009 Role Models to be honored at an annual dinner and auction fund-raiser “Audacity to Succeed,” to be held on April 30, at the Detroit Westin Book Cadillac Hotel.

Selected for the Professional Role Model is Karen Love, COO of the Michigan Chronicle and the Michigan FrontPage. Gail Perry Mason, who is first vice-president of Oppenheimer & Co., Inc., was chosen as the Community Role Model; and Marla Tapper Young, co-owner of Tapper’s Diamonds and Fine Jewelry, was selected to receive the Emerging Leader Award. This year, a Summit Award will be presented to Michigan Representative Rashida Tlaib, the first Muslim woman to serve in the Michigan Legislature.

WHAT: Participants will take steps to end lung disease in this 23-floor up and down stair climb benefitting the American Lung Association of Michigan.

WHERE: JW Marriott, 235 Louis Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

WHEN: Saturday, February 21, 2009. Registration 9:00 a.m., first step 10:00 a.m.

WHO: Novice and expert athletes of all ages. Register today at http://www.ClimbGrandRapids.org.

WHY: When you register for Climb Grand Rapids, you are representing the millions of Americans living with lung disease that cannot climb for themselves.

Take the first step towards a future free of lung disease by registering online at http://www.ClimbGrandRapids.org. Once registered, climbers can personalize their own participant page that can easily be sent to others to raise funds and recruit additional climbers.

Event date: Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, 11:30 a.m.

DETROIT – Inforum presents “MOXIE!” a much needed luncheon program offering inspiration to motivate women to use courage, strength and leadership to face the personal and professional challenges of a shrinking job market and a poor economy.

The program features a panel of three top women executives who have used their personal moxie to successfully navigate change and persevere through challenging transitions in their lives.

“We’ve brought together this powerful panel of speakers to give women in Michigan, facing these dire economic times, what they need now — a roadmap for finding their own moxie!” said President and CEO Terry Barclay. “Women with MOXIE have mastered balancing strength, and leadership with mental and emotional grace.”

The speakers will share inspirational empowering insights and real-life examples of how they used their moxie to manage upheaval and change, adapt and come out on top.

Panelists
*Kathy Oswald, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Henry Ford Health System and previously president of the Right Management, Great Lakes Region
*Jacqueline Dedo, Vice President of Strategy, Dana Corporation and previously senior vice president of innovation and growth at The Timken Co.
*Amy S. Courter, Major General, National Commander, Civil Air Patrol, Inc. and Chief Executive Officer, Advanced Materials Intl, Inc.
Moderator: Ann Thomas, Producer, WJR

Date: Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, 11:30 a.m.

Time: 11:30 a.m. Networking/Registration; 11:50 a.m. Luncheon/Presentation

Location: Southfield Westin, 1500 Town Center, Southfield, MI 48075

Tickets: Member, $40; Non-Member, $55 (Add $10 after Feb. 9, 2009)

Tables of 8 may be purchased for $380, which includes special recognition and reserved seating at the event.
Register on the calendar at http://www.inforummichigan.org or 877.633.3500.

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