Upcoming Events

panel_620x320

West MI New Tech Meetup

Wednesday, June 19th, 2013 5:30pm

There’s a lot happening in our own backyard—projects, companies and new technologies are being created right here in Grand Rapids.

Recent Events

panel_620x320

Security & Privacy

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013 6:00pm

Should individuals and businesses be concerned about their data security? Is lack of privacy a small price to pay in a world where technology makes everything “easier”/”better”?

501_620x320

Spring 5:01

April 17, 2013

The Spring 5:01 is always a great evening out and always delivers a fun relaxed time of conversation, dialog, networking, food, and drinks.

speaker_620x320_CoSponsor

Navy Crisis Communications

March 20, 2013

The Navy returns to discuss how the 321,000 person organization manages PR while stuff is hitting the fan.

speaker_620x320

Tech Trends

February 20, 2013

Back by popular demand, Tech Trends is in its 12th year at aimWest. This time we’re handing Keith the microphone so he can answer all your burning tech questions.

speaker_620x320

Entrepreneurship and the Family

January 16, 2013

From big ventures to small, business leaders once wore diapers just like everyone else. Becoming a community leader starts at birth and develops over time with influences from family and community.

501_620x320

Holiday 5:01

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

The aimWest Holiday 5:01 is a great time to take a break, grab a drink and some tasty food and reconnect with everyone who we’ve lost touch with over the busy fall.

panel_620x320

Innovation in Education

November 14, 2012, 5:30pm

21st century learning has introduced innovation and entrepreneurship into the equation. Is the old model dead? Will online learning help or hinder the process?

panel_620x320

Can You Elect Me Now?

Wednesday, October 17th, 5:30pm

With all the messages bombarding people on a daily basis, how do you ensure that your message to rises to the top?

panel_620x320

Will Social Media Save Old Media?

Wednesday, September 12th, 5:30pm

Come learn how media outlets are using Social to enhance and distribute their content as well as expand their audience. How are television, radio, print and online news organizations utilizing what some thought would kill them.

501_620x320

Summer 5:01

Wednesday, August 15th, 5:01 PM

Join us for a beautiful summer evening as we kick off the 2012-2013 season at the Grand Woods Lounge in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids.