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Don't miss this great opportunity to network and earn CEU credit!

In addition to earning CEU credit, there is opportunity to meet and socialize with the other attendees who come from various companies and industries throughout the Lansing/Jackson area. 

Programs start with a short networking period at 5:30pm, followed by the speaker at 6:00pm, and dinner about 7:00pm.

 

Thursday, September 16, 2010

  • Speaker: Rebecca Westmaas

  • Topic: "CMA vs CPA - How to Hire Smart in the Current Job Market"

  • CPE Credit: 1 Hour

  • Cost: $20.00 (including dinner and the technical program)

 

About Our Speaker:


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Rebecca Westmaas

Grand Rapids Branch Manager

Robert Half International



Rebecca Westmaas is the branch manager for the Grand Rapids office of Robert Half International. She is responsible for managing the company’s Accountemps, Robert Half Finance & Accounting, Robert Half Management Resources and OfficeTeam divisions including recruiting and interviewing candidates, speaking to clients to determine their staffing needs, training and developing internal staff and managing branch operations.

Rebecca has spent more than seventeen years of her professional life in the recruitment industry and has experienced all phases of the job market cycle first-hand.  She is an expert in employment trends and her insight into the workplace is often featured in major print, radio and television media outlets across West Michigan.  Under Rebecca’s direction, Robert Half has achieved great success in establishing itself as a leading provider of highly skilled professionals.

Rebecca joined the organization in 1996 and has helped over 4000 West Michigan professionals find rewarding careers. She is professionally involved in the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) and the American Society of Women Accountants (ASWA). Additionally, she is philanthropically involved with the American Cancer Society (Relay for Life Event Chair), Cattle Barons Ball (Volunteer Coordination Chair) and God’s Kitchen.

If you plan on attending or if you have any questions, e-mail by Monday, September 13 to israelv@aol.com. You'll enjoy a good dinner, speaker, cameraderie... and earn 1 hour of CPE.

Please visit our website http://www.imamichigan.org/lansing-jackson for updates and future meeting information.

 

 

Note:

The 2010-2011 Board of Directors has decided to alternate meetings between Lansing and Jackson, as shown above. Dates for meetings were established at the July 2010 Board Meeting. As specific meeting locations and educational topics are determined, they will be posted here. Please stay tuned!


 

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