Case Stories

The Ann Arbor Hands On Museum was looking for a way to better connect with the prolific local innovation business community. The opportunity to help presented itself and an annual event which became known as TechTwilight was created. As the event founder and chair for a decade the event became the most successful development tool in the organization’s history, attracting significant donations, launching impactful collaborations and building long-term board level relationships.

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LeadersConnect established by Dr. Rob Pasick has been a monthly program in Ann Arbor, Michigan for over 25 years. As Advisory Board chair, our emphasis remains cultivating leadership through genuine connection and purposeful learning. Developing new programs like LeadersConnect Detroit is helping to expand DEI intentionality. Small group programs are diving deep into leadership issues like career transitions. Topical panel discussions are providing insights from AI to How Women Lead. Supporting this growing list of programs and collaborating with Dr. Rob for over a decade has been influential in the development of Curintell Group.

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The international division at Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) was interested in expanding its presence and brand recognition in the U.S. Fortune 500 corporate and investment banking market. Utilizing golf sector experience, a plan for a multi-day upscale golf event involving RBC New York based investment banking specialists, Toronto headquarters executives, educational breakout sessions, and top tier multinational corporate clients was developed. In short order, the idea became the bank’s most successful and largest annual U.S. client based event. As the designer and organizer we held annual events in prestigious locations such as Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort And Spa, San Antonio, Texas; Carmel Valley Ranch Resort, Carmel-By-The-Sea, California; and La Costa Resort & Spa, Carlsbad, California.

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Developing events that help affinity groups collaborate, congregate, celebrate, and create lasting memories around music is a passion and unique area of expertise. Examples of such events include the TechCity Jam, Motown Innovators Jam and Tin Roof Music Festival. All of these events are inclusive events involving community member musicians, professional musicians, and interesting venues, spun together to provide a unique musical experience and a joyful celebration.  Programming has also included songwriters workshops and integration with sponsor events.