David Linger, Director of Technology Partnerships and Commercialization for GE Aviation, will discuss the evolving approach to Open Innovation. He will share with us how GE Aviation is leveraging the traditional model of using a larger internal research and development lab with internal [...]]]> Topic: Innovation: A Global Hybrid Model Leveraging The “Old” With the “New”

David Linger, Director of Technology Partnerships and Commercialization for GE Aviation, will discuss the evolving approach to Open Innovation. He will share with us how GE Aviation is leveraging the traditional model of using a larger internal research and development lab with internal and external on-line communities to spur innovation and growth globally.  His presentation will include:

• Discussion points regarding the various inputs to the innovation process
• Decision science aspects shown through examples
• Scalable processes that work to reduce the burden on resources
• The importance of an innovation portfolio management tool to prioritize, track, measure, connect, and communicate the ideas across the enterprise
• Importance of leadership and culture to successful innovation processes

In his role at GE Aviation, Mr. Linger has responsibility for cultivating an open innovation culture within the company as well as driving technology transfer and collaborative programs. Mr. Linger has 20 years experience and success in bringing new technology and innovations to market.

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When:
Friday, November 18, 2011

Where:
Cintas Center at Xavier University
1624 Herald Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45207
You can park in Lot C next to the Cintas Center.  No parking voucher is needed.

Time:
11:30 am – 12:00 – Registration & Networking
12:00 – 1:15 pm – Lunch and program

NEW LUNCHEON OPTION:
Please note we have a new dessert and coffee only option (no lunch).
Cost:
AMA Members – Lunch included
$30 for Reservations made by November 15
$35 for Reservations made after November 15

AMA Members – Dessert and coffee only (no lunch)
$15 (please note you are not allowed to bring your own lunch to the Cintas Center)

Non-Members – Lunch included
$45 for Reservations made by November 15
$50 for Reservations made after November 15

Non-Members – Dessert and coffee only (no lunch)
$25 (please note you are not allowed to bring your own lunch to the Cintas Center)

Students
AMA Student Members – $10
Non-Member Students  – $25

Lunch menu – Meat or vegetable lasagna

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Imagine thousands of choir members from all across the globe, dressing in traditional attire and parading through the streets [...]]]> Topic: A Brand Equity Match: Cincinnati USA and the 2012 World Choir Games
Presenter: Dan Lincoln, President and CEO, Cincinnati USA Convention & Visitors Bureau

Imagine thousands of choir members from all across the globe, dressing in traditional attire and parading through the streets of downtown Cincinnati USA. That is how the seventh World Choir Games will get under way on July 4, 2012, when the largest international choral competition in the world comes to North America for the first time.

The Olympics of choral music will bring 20,000 participants and tens of thousands of visitors from more than 70 countries to Cincinnati for what will be the largest and most significant international arts event in the city’s history. There will also be entertainment-packed opening and closing ceremonies, awards ceremonies and hundreds of public performances, including “Friendship concerts,” free choral performances on city streets, public squares, attraction venues and parks.

Join us at the October 21 luncheon to hear our presenter, Dan Lincoln, President and CEO for the Cincinnati USA Convention & Visitors Bureau, discuss how this event is a perfect fit for our city and how  it matches with one of Cincinnati USA’s core brand equities. He will describe what efforts are being taken now to “brand” Cincinnati USA and how the value of this event can extend beyond the 11 days of the summer of 2012.

Since March of 2006 Dan has led the CCVB as President and CEO. His focus has been on reinvigorating the region’s convention and meetings industry by bringing high volume, high impact groups to Downtown, Hamilton County and the Cincinnati USA region.  Dan works closely with local community leaders, and corporate and hospitality partners to establish Cincinnati as a world-class tourism and meetings destination.

Reserve your spot today to learn about the branding of the largest global event to ever be hosted in Cincinnati and how it will bring a worldwide spotlight to our city.

Thanks to our luncheon sponsor!

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When:
Friday, October 21, 2011

Where:
Cintas Center at Xavier University
1624 Herald Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45207
You can park in Lot C next to the Cintas Center.  No parking voucher is needed.

Time:
11:30 am – 12:00 – Registration & Networking
12:00 – 1:15 pm – Lunch and program

NEW LUNCHEON OPTION:
Please note we have a new dessert and coffee only option (no lunch).
Cost:
AMA Members – Lunch included
$30 for Reservations made by October 18
$35 for Reservations made after October 18

AMA Members – Dessert and coffee only (no lunch)
$15 (please note you are not allowed to bring your own lunch to the Cintas Center)

Non-Members – Lunch included
$45 for Reservations made by October 18
$50 for Reservations made after October 18

Non-Members – Dessert and coffee only (no lunch)
$25 (please note you are not allowed to bring your own lunch to the Cintas Center)

Students
AMA Student Members – $10
Non-Member Students  – $25

Lunch menu – Open faced turkey and mashed potatoes. (if you prefer a vegetarian meal, please indicate on bottom of reservation form).

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I NEED AN APP! Well maybe you do… Typically our clients just want their website to function well and look good on a mobile phone, tablet or [...]]]> Topic: Best Practices in Mobile Design
Facilitators:  Jeremy Thobe & Jesy Herron, US Digital Partners
SOLD OUT!  NO MORE REGISTRATION IS BEING ACCEPTED.

I NEED AN APP! Well maybe you do… Typically our clients just want their website to function well and look good on a mobile phone, tablet or laptop. Sometimes that means clean design that is adaptable to the device; other times it means a completely new user experience that simplifies the content, navigation and user experience. Jeremy Thobe and Jesy Herron of US Digital Partners will lead a discussion on some of the best (and worst) practices to create great design and user experience along multiple devices and platforms.

About this SIG: Focused exploration of today’s Interactive environment, including Internet marketing, advertising, web design, development, mobile marketing, and social media.

Special Thanks to Our Sponsor:

When: (2nd Wednesday of the month)
Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Where:
NEW LOCATION
OfficeKey offices in Rookwood Tower
3805 Edwards Road, Suite 550, Cincinnati, OH 45209

Time: NEW TIME
11:30 am- 1:00 pm

Cost:
Members – Free
Non-Members – $15.00
Students – Free

Plan to attend the September 23 luncheon to kick-off our 2011-12 program series. Our presenter, Janet Ausdenmoore, Director of Corporate [...]]]> Topic: Kroger: Giving Hope a Hand® 2011
A real-life case study to unfold in front of your eyes
Presenter: Janet Ausdenmoore, Director of Corporate Affairs for The Kroger Company

Plan to attend the September 23 luncheon to kick-off our 2011-12 program series. Our presenter, Janet Ausdenmoore, Director of Corporate Affairs for The Kroger Company, will give us a look at the World Premiere of Kroger Sharing Courage: Giving Hope a Hand ® 2011.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and Kroger, in conjunction with its partner vendors, continues its commitment to fighting breast cancer. At the luncheon, you’ll get a behind the scenes look into the program as pink packaging and messaging begins to show up in the stores, and the promotions and media ramps up.

Making this a smooth event takes months of planning. From turning the downtown building pink, recruiting Kroger associates to tell their story, creating unique package designs, media buys and advertising creation, printing in store and newspaper promotions, photo shoots with NFL stars, bringing the campaign to life digitally and focusing the effort on a local level, this is a massive effort that takes tremendous coordination.

By attending you will learn how Kroger:

• Uses cause marketing to drive sales

• Provides insight into coordinating suppliers, package designers, merchandising, printers, media and other parties into a unified effort

• Takes a national initiative to the local level through in store events and local personal survivor stories

With the help of key vendor partners who share in the Kroger commitment to eradicating this cancer – and providing support to those who face it – the Kroger family of stores once again will be Giving Hope a Hand® by investing $3 million for breast cancer awareness, treatment and research in the communities we share.

Thanks to our luncheon sponsor!

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When:
Friday, September 23, 2011

Where:
Cintas Center at Xavier University
1624 Herald Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45207
You can park in Lot C next to the Cintas Center.  No parking voucher is needed.

Time:
11:30 am – 12:00 – Registration & Networking
12:00 – 1:15 pm – Lunch and program

NEW LUNCHEON OPTION:
Please note we have a new dessert and coffee only option (no lunch).
Cost:
AMA Members – Lunch included
$30 for Reservations made by September 20
$35 for Reservations made after September 20

AMA Members – Dessert and coffee only (no lunch)
$15 (please note you are not allowed to bring your own lunch to the Cintas Center)

Non-Members – Lunch included
$45 for Reservations made by September 20
$50 for Reservations made after September 20

Non-Members – Dessert and coffee only (no lunch)
$25 (please note you are not allowed to bring your own lunch to the Cintas Center)

Students
AMA Student Members – $10
Non-Member Students  – $25

Lunch menu – Grilled Chicken Breast Piccata (if you prefer a vegetarian meal, please indicate on bottom of reservation form.

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Please join us with Crystal Thies, the LinkedIn Ninja, and hear how she can help you navigate the #1 Networking tool. If you have any specific questions for Crystal, please send them to crystal@crystalclearbuzz.com and she will [...]]]> Topic: I’m a Linkedin Ninja
Facilitator: Crystal Thies, Crystal Clear Buzz

Please join us with Crystal Thies, the LinkedIn Ninja, and hear how she can help you navigate the #1 Networking tool. If you have any specific questions for Crystal, please send them to crystal@crystalclearbuzz.com and she will answer them at the meeting!

About this SIG: Provides relevant and timely B2B resources, insights, and interaction to an ever-expanding group of attendees in a collegial, real-world, problem-solving environment.

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When: (2nd Thursday of the month)
Thursday, February 9, 2012

Where:
DeVry University
Keller Graduate School of Management
8800 Governors Hill Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45249

Time:
7:45 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Cost:
Members – Free!
Non-members – $15
Students – Free

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To encourage the spirit of giving, we are again partnering with the Cincinnati Freestore Foodbank on a canned [...]]]> ‘Tis the season to join in holiday cheer with friends, network with professionals and enjoy a delicious Montgomery Inn lunch. on Friday, December 9 at the original Montgomery Inn in Montgomery.

To encourage the spirit of giving, we are again partnering with the Cincinnati Freestore Foodbank on a canned food drive and raffle at the event. To participate, simply bring canned goods to donate at the luncheon. For each canned good you bring, you will receive one raffle ticket for a chance to win exciting prizes. You can also buy raffle tickets for $1 during the luncheon. All proceeds will benefit the FreeStore FoodBank.

Thanks to our sponsors!

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When:
Friday, December 9, 2011

Where:
Montgomery Inn
9440 Montgomery Road
Free valet parking  (just tell the parking attendant you are attending the AMA party.)

Time:
11:30 am – 12:00 – Registration & Networking
12:00 – 1:15 pm – Lunch and raffle of prizes

Cost: (The price includes lunch and valet parking)
AMA Members
$30 for Reservations made by December 6
$35 for Reservations made after December 6
$10 for AMA Student Members
$25 for Student non-members

Non-Members
$45 for Reservations made by December 6
$50 for Reservations made after December 6

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Come play golf at our annual golf outing. You will not only have fun, but will have the opportunity to build some strong relationships with other members. This year, the CincinnatiAMA will be sharing a portion of the golf outing proceeds with LifePoint Solutions that provides counseling services to [...]]]>

Come play golf at our annual golf outing. You will not only have fun, but will have the opportunity to build some strong relationships with other members. This year, the CincinnatiAMA will be sharing a portion of the golf outing proceeds with LifePoint Solutions that provides counseling services to families.

Also, new this year is the addition of a free, short-game mini-clinic, which will take place before the outing.  So even if you’re not a golfer or are a bit out of practice, you can still join us on the links after a few expert tips from Matt Woody.

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