November 2022 MSE Detroit Newsletter

Marketing and Sales Executives of Detroit

Monthly News & Updates

November 2022

This month's newsletter is sponsored by:

MSE Detroit Presents:

“The Sale and Marketing of Cannabis in Michigan”

Thursday, December 15, 2022

5-8PM

MSU Management Center

811 W. Square Lake Road, Troy

This program will include an overview of the current state of the cannabis industry in Michigan, how the industry has changed in the past year and the outlook for the next 12 months as the industry continues to evolve. Entering the third year since legalization, the companies that grow, produce and sell marijuana are making some significant changes to their business strategies which will be explored. The industry has gotten increasingly competitive, with hundreds of brands competing for attention. At the same time, relatively few cities in Michigan have opted to allow marijuana sales within their borders.

Other challenges include: There were 80 unique cannabis brands that made a sale in Michigan’s cannabis market in 2019, the first year the cannabis market intelligence firm Headset started tracking this data in the state. In 2020, that increased to 512 brands; in 2021, that number rose further to 775. So far this year, 766 unique brands have made a sale. Meanwhile, the average retail price for an ounce of recreational marijuana flower dropped to $116.84 in August, the most recent data from Michigan's Cannabis Regulatory Agency shows, down from $222.42 the same month a year ago.

Included will be the legal and regulatory landscape and challenges for various players in the industry. There will be time for questions & answers at the end of the program.

Cost:

$60/MSE Detroit Members;
$75/Guest, Non-members;
$150/Event ticket + MSE Detroit Basic Membership (Special opportunity!);
$550/Corporate Table of 8 (includes table sign & logo on screen)

Price includes networking reception & dinner; cash bar available.

Sponsorships are also available.

Event Schedule:

5-6PM: Registration & networking
6-7PM: Dinner
7-8PM: Program

To register, please click HERE.

MSE Detroit's

Holiday "Meet & Greet"

Wednesday, November 30th, 2022

5:30-7:30PM

Shield's Pizza of Troy

1476 W. Maple Rd., Troy

Please plan to join us for pizza, beer, and networking!

Cost: $15/MSE Detroit members;

$30/non-members, guests

To register, please click HERE.

Questions? Email us at

meetings@meeting-coordinators.com.

New Member Spotlight

Ron Ross

Vice President and Partner of Strategic Quality Solutions

A passion for sales and business ownership helped Ron Ross navigate both Corporate America and entrepreneurship. Ron is Vice President and Partner of Strategic Quality Solutions (SQS), a quality and staffing company. He believes that everyone deserves a second chance, thus SQS is very open to hiring those from prison re-entry programs. Ron is also President of Ross Business Development, LLC (RBD), a business management and inclusion consulting firm that specializes in assisting companies with developing sustainable supplier diversity programs and revenue growth strategies that embrace diversity solutions.

Ron has a combined 35 years of experience in engineering, sales, quality, purchasing, program management, and business operations from the automotive and energy industries. He also volunteers with All Saints Church in Pontiac, Michigan on their Public Square Advocacy Group, where he mentors and provides employment opportunities for the underemployed community.

Ron’s dedication to diversity advocacy and mentorship has allowed him to serve on the Board of Directors of the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council, Veteran Owned Business Roundtable, The Black Racers Academy, and be a committee member of the Council of Supplier Diversity Professionals.

“I am honored to be a new member of Marketing and Sales Executives of Detroit. Having the opportunity to combine networking, sales, and diversity and inclusion into one organization is very exciting. I look forward to sharing and receiving different business and sales perspectives. Thank you, Chad, for the introduction to this group.”

Check out these friends of MSE Detroit

Ideal Group

Concierge Cryptocurrency

Dickinson-Wright

Archangel & Associates

Meller Marketing

Fulkerson Group

Evolution IT Services

CADIA

Sales Coaches' Corner

Lindsay Exhibit Group

Gerry Weinberg & Associates

Demp Coaching

Royal Park Hotel

Search Consulting Network

LegalShield/IDShield

A Message from the President

"Bountiful Blessings"

November is always a good month for reflection. I was thinking back on what a great year this has been for Marketing & Sales Executives of Detroit….phenomenal speakers and friendship building with our business connections at our networking events. We held a number of Meet & Greets at Shield's Pizza in Troy for information and comradery. I always walk away from those events grateful that I met and learned so much from our members and guests. The conversations are always a good mix of industries: banking, business loans, law, student education, healthcare, opening a franchise, digital marketing, IT support and even discussing my core business of meetings & event management. The next networking event will be at Shield's Pizza of Troy on Wednesday, November 30th at 5:30PM. Please join us. Our organization is growing stronger every month.

And speaking of growing...mark your calendar for our evening event on December 15th where our speaker will talk about the “Marketing and Sales of Cannabis in Michigan." Now that will be a “high light” of our year.

Detroit Auto Show

Did you attend the auto show? Please read the auto show notes below by MSED Board Member Jeff Laskowski for his review.

Happy Thanksgiving and blessings to you and your family.

See you on the November 30th and December 15th.

Ann K. Bruttell

MSE Detroit President

Owner, Meeting Coordinators, Inc.

abruttell@meeting-coordinators.com

248-643-6590

An Auto Show Review

By Jeff Laskowski

MSE Detroit Board Member

My Take: NAIAS/Detroit Auto Show

As you know, after a three-year hiatus, the Detroit Auto Show has finally returned to The Motor City! While new vehicle technology, experiential offerings, and a Presidential visit (!!) stole the headlines, my intention always has more to do with re-energizing my industry network. And this year did not disappoint.

I think I made it 20 feet out of the garage elevator door before seeing an industry colleague…followed shortly by another grabbing my shoulder to say “hi” and to catch up. To me, this is what industry events are all about. Making/Kkeping face-to-face connections that you cannot develop by staying home.

I walked the show floor, bumping into many past industry colleagues. Including one colleague that I worked with many years ago…from an entirely different industry. Weird, but that’s what happens.

In addition, there were many other events that surround the Auto Show that also returned.

I was honored to be invited to attend Inforum’s 18th Auto Show Breakfast – courtesy of the SAE Detroit Section. I have never had the pleasure of attending this event before, but my first impression was “This place is PACKED!” The on-stage dialogue was a no-holds-barred conversation that was insightful, funny and engaging, a very much needed reprieve for the 500+ (I’m guessing) attendees.

Following the formal town hall, I networked with past colleagues, made introductions, received introductions, exchanged some business cards (that’s another conversation) and overall, made some solid connections that may help me professionally in the future.

This type of face-to-face networking is irreplaceable -- which is why MSE Detroit is such an asset to the local marketing, sales and communications professionals in the Detroit area. MSED hosts many networking events for professionals – from any industry – to meet, chat and connect.

You never know what the next person you meet might be able to offer, so consider attending our next meeting on November 30th at Shield's in Troy.

Did you also know…?

Hope you have visited our redesigned and user-friendly website, www.msedetroit.org.

The Career Center is live on our website. Please share this with your colleagues and friends. This site is open for employers to post and for those in need of work to reference.

Please connect with us on our MSE Detroit LinkedIn page.

Let us know what is going on in your business world and submit press releases for publication in this newsletter at meetings@meeting-coordinators.com.

SPONSORSHIPS

are available for all MSE Detroit Programs.

Check out our sponsorships HERE.

Looking for a customized sponsorship?

Call us at 248-643-6590 or

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Upcoming Events with

Friends of MSE Detroit

"Go Beyond Engagement: Grow Employeeship"

Tuesday, November 8th, 2022,

9AM, Online

Presented by Meller Marketing

Please click HERE for more information.

Veterans' Day -- November 11, 2022

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"To provide members with an ongoing platform for idea exchange, professional development and business collaboration."

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Conducting relevant programs for professional and personal development to increase the value of sales and marketing professionals to their organizations.

Providing excellent networking and connection opportunities.

Community involvement in the form of college scholarships and student mentoring.

Recognizing outstanding performances in the sales and marketing profession.

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MSE Detroit 2022 Membership Rates

$100 - Basic Membership – Receives monthly newsletter and all event notifications. Zoom webinar events are currently FREE for members; may register at member discounted rate for other MSE Detroit events/program/On-Demand Videos. May submit press releases for inclusion in the monthly newsletter.

$300 - Premium Membership - Receives monthly newsletter and all event notifications. Zoom webinar events are currently FREE for members; may register at member discounted rate for other MSE Detroit events/programs/On-Demand Videos.. May submit press releases for inclusion in the monthly newsletter. Executive Leadership Program Speaker Series priority access. This membership includes a $50 donation towards the MSE Detroit Scholarship Fund and will be listed in promotional material as a sponsor.

$25 - Student Membership - Receives monthly newsletter and all event notifications. Zoom webinar events are currently FREE for members; may register at member discounted rate for other MSE Detroit events/programs/On-Demand Videos.. Students may also request a mentor. (Must provide proof of student status; copy of a school schedule or letter from college/advisor needed.)

$125 - Retired Membership - Receives monthly newsletter and all event notifications. Zoom webinar events are currently FREE for members; may register at member discounted rate for other MSE Detroit events/programs/On-Demand Videos. Executive Leadership Program Speaker Series priority access. This membership includes a $50 donation towards the MSE Detroit Scholarship Fund and will be listed in promotional material as a sponsor.

$1,250 – Corporate Membership – Includes up to 5 memberships at the Premium Membership level. Each will receive the monthly newsletter and all event notifications. Zoom webinar events are currently FREE for members; may register at member discounted rate for other MSE Detroit events/programs/On-Demand Videos. The corporation may submit press releases for inclusion in the monthly newsletter. They will have priority access to the Executive Leadership Program Speaker Series. This membership includes a $250 donation towards the MSE Detroit Scholarship Fund and will be listed in promotional material as a corporate sponsor.

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