Please Pick your sessions from the schedule tab. To add one of the volunteer sessions to your schedule, just click the circle on the left to select it. If a session is faded to grey, that means no additional volunteers are needed in that session. If you’d like to be considered as a back-up for a session that has already been assigned, select it, and you’ll be put on a waitlist IF the primary Ambassador can’t make it (a very slim chance).
Tips to Remember: - You need to pick a minimum of 2 sessions to qualify for the volunteer program
- You need to have enough time between sessions to arrive 30 minutes early, this typically means you can not volunteer for back to back sessions, unless the sessions are located right next door to each other. - 3 is the maximum number of sessions you can sign up for, within the above guidelines
**YOUR AMBASSADOR SHIFT FOR THIS SESSION STARTS AT 9:00 AM**
Session Title: Coming soon
Come hear from key Chamber staff about what they do and how we help empower the business, civic, and governmental entities of Southeast Michigan and beyond.
Curious about Detroit? Heard that there may be something happening here that is worth exploring? Join DEGC for a look back at where Detroit has come from and a look forward to what is on the horizon. Learn more about how you might be able to take advantage of the opportunities in Detroit and how DEGC could help.
**YOUR AMBASSADOR SHIFT FOR THIS SESSION STARTS AT 10:30 AM**
Session Title: Collaboration for Power and Profit – Techno Partnerships Help Local Business Embrace New Success Paradigms
Come meet your (Business) match…and put the puzzle pieces together to procure better (bigger and more lucrative) projects. Presenting an interactive, techno version of our successful, “Collaboration for Power and Profit Symposium" and events, including simulcast with internet radio. Learn how to apply this “power”, share experiences on what partnerships worked, (or didn't) and why, join an exclusive network, enjoy music, refreshments, takeaways, opportunities for free exposure and, a chance to find your “business” match.
**YOUR AMBASSADOR SHIFT FOR THIS SESSION STARTS AT 1:00 PM**
Session Title: Making Detroit a more bikeable and walkable city for all
Detroit's bicycle scene is on fire! Todd Scott, Executive Director for the Detroit Greenways Coalition, will give an overview on the Coalition's role in fostering the Motor City's return to two wheels. This session also includes a visit to the nearby Dequindre Cut rail-trail where we'll discuss its genesis, the plans to extend it into a 26-mile loop, and new technology we're using to automatically track trail usage.
**YOUR AMBASSADOR SHIFT FOR THIS SESSION STARTS AT 2:30 PM**
Session Title - The Streets Have No Waiting List Come hear about how we use boxing as our hook to inspire Detroit children to succeed academically. Khali will share his inspiring story which led to the organic development of this organization as it operates today. We'll share how the tenets of boxing, homework assistance, intensive interventions, career and college exposure help our students to succeed and raise their expectations for their own futures. Guided tours will explore our multi-function activity spaces in our new facility. We may even set you up to try your coordination on the speed bag!
**YOUR AMBASSADOR SHIFT FOR THIS SESSION STARTS AT 4:00 PM**
Session Title: What's Creativity Got to do With It? Everything!
Join us for an informative tour and lively discussion about why we think creativity is essential to the success of a city and how our recent designation as a UNESCO City of Design will help elevate Detroit's status as a world class creative hub. We will also provide a brief historical perspective on the Taubman Center and how it's being used today to promote Detroit's creative community.
