517 Professionals Group

Do you ever feel like you’re busy all day… but still not getting to the things that actually matter?

This Wednesday, join us for 517 Professionals Professional Development Week as Morgan Ekovich leads a mini workshop on Productivity & Time Management.

This won’t be about adding more to your plate or trying to hustle harder. It will be a practical conversation around how to better use the time you already have, how to identify what is pulling your focus, and how to create more structure in your workday so you can move through your week with more intention.

We’ll talk through simple, real-life strategies to help you:

✅ Decide what actually needs your attention
✅ Create more structure without making your day feel rigid
✅ Reduce the feeling of always being behind
✅ Protect your energy and focus
✅ Make progress on the tasks that move your business, career, and life forward

📅 Wednesday, June 10th, 2026
⏰ 8:45 AM – 10:30 AM
📍 Reno’s North

Come ready to learn, connect, and walk away with tools you can start using right away.

Whether you’re a business owner, professional, parent, leader, or someone who simply wants to feel more in control of your time, this mini workshop is for you.

We love seeing our members show up in big ways for the community. 💙

Events like Picklepalooza 2026 are a great example of the incredible things our members are creating, supporting, and leading right here in our area. From fun community connection to opportunities that give back, we’re proud to cheer on the people and organizations making a difference.

If you’re looking for a fun way to get involved, support local efforts, and connect with others, be sure to check this one out.

Let’s continue supporting the events, businesses, and initiatives our members are pouring into all across our community. 👏

Get to the Monk! Members?! Guests?! Know a member?! Know a guest?! Just like beer?!?! Get here and hang out with us!🍻

Today is the day! 🎉

Come hang out with us tonight for the 517 Professionals June Social at EagleMonk Pub and Brewery!

This is super casual — come as you are, bring a friend, bring your family, finish up your workday with WiFi, or just come relax and connect with other local professionals.

We’ll be there from 4:30–7:00 PM, and EagleMonk has bingo starting around 6:30 PM, so it’s the perfect night to come network, enjoy some good food and drinks, and spend time together outside of our regular meetings.

And bonus — it’s also Paul’s birthday! 🎂
Come help us celebrate one of our great members while we hang out, network, and enjoy the evening.

📍 EagleMonk Pub & Brewery
4906 W Mt Hope Hwy, Lansing, MI 48917

See you tonight! Let’s hang out, network, connect, and celebrate Paul!

This group. ❤️

We were originally scheduled to have an Expert Member presentation, but life had other plans, so we pivoted and spent our morning getting to know each other a little better through a game of Two Truths and a Lie.

We learned that Jessie grew up in Kentucky. Deb almost dated Pete Rose. And there were so many other fun stories and surprising facts that sparked laughter, conversation, and deeper connections around the room.

One of the things we appreciate most about this group of people is that we’re not just passing business cards and asking for referrals—we’re building real relationships with people we genuinely enjoy being around.

Members, I’d love for you to join the conversation below. Drop a comment sharing a connection you’re looking for right now so we can continue introducing, tagging, and supporting one another.

And if you’ve been curious about checking us out, we’d love to have you join us next week for our Professional Development Workshop on Time Management & Productivity from 8:45–10:30 AM.

This group is full of incredible business owners and professionals who are committed to helping each other grow, and I feel grateful to be part of it every week.

Everyone is welcome!! Come join us on the patio Thursday for fun time connecting, drinking beer and celebrating Paul J Schmidt's birthday!

Join us for the 517 Professionals June Social! 🍻

We’re keeping this one super casual, come hang out, network, and connect with each other at EagleMonk Pub & Brewery on Thursday, June 4 from 4:30–7:00 PM.

Want to finish up your work day there? They have WiFi. Just want to come socialize? Perfect. Bring a friend, bring your family, and come enjoy a relaxed evening together.

EagleMonk also has bingo that night from about 6:30–8:00 PM, so feel free to stick around and play!

📍 EagleMonk Pub & Brewery
4906 W Mt Hope Hwy, Lansing, MI 48917

Come hang out, network, and connect — we’d love to see you there!

Are you constantly feeling like there is never enough time in the day?

Join us for 517 Professionals Professional Development Week as Morgan Ekovich runs a mini workshop on Productivity & Time Management.

This session is designed to help you take a closer look at how you’re spending your time, where your energy is going, and how to create more intentional workdays without feeling like you’re constantly running behind.

We’ll talk through simple strategies to help you:

✅ Prioritize what actually matters
✅ Reduce the feeling of always being busy
✅ Create more structure in your day
✅ Stay focused on the tasks that move your business and life forward
✅ Walk away with practical tools you can start using right away

📅 Wednesday, June 10, 2026
⏰ 8:45 AM – 10:30 AM
📍 Reno’s North

Come ready to learn, connect, and grow with us.

Whether you are a business owner, professional, parent, leader, or someone who simply wants to feel more in control of your time, this conversation is for you.