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Networking is not a numbers game. The idea is not to see how many people you can meet; the idea is to compile a list of people you can count on.
~Harvey Mackay, Dig your well before you're thirsty~
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Put the South Shore Women's Business Network to work for you. There are exceptional people and businesses waiting to meet you.
Our regionally located luncheon events are developed to give you lots of opportunity to get connected on the South Shore. Enjoy great food, introductions from everyone attending and facilitated networking. Increase your visibility to prospective clients and referral sources by participating in any of our events. All luncheons run from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m.
Randolph Luncheon - May 2, 2005 Lantana Function Facility 43 Scanlon Drive Hingham Luncheon - May 10, 2005 (sponsored by Gordon Mond & Ott, Attorney's at Law.) Blackfin Chop House & Raw Bar 1217 Main Street
Plymouth Luncheon - May 18, 2005 (sponsored by Community Value Connection, Christine Champ) East Bay Grill 508-746-9751 Professional Development Workshop - May 19, 2005 In this highly motivating seminar we examine the person "within". For your continued success you need to constantly tap into your inner-powers, to enable you to unleash your hidden potential. In this program we will discuss the importance of attitude, how to get it and how to keep it. We will also perform a "self assessment" exercise that will help you identify your strengths and weaknesses. We will look at how your choices create the direction of your destiny and we'll also discuss goal setting and share tips for staying fit both mentally and physically. Our presenter is popular seminar leader, trainer, consultant and coach, Andrew Botieri of TOTAL PEAK PERFORMANCE. Don't miss this inspiring workshop. $10.00 for members, $15.00 for nonmembers
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NOTE: The cost for Lunch and Breakfast is Pre-registration $20.00 members, $35 nonmembers. At the door $25 members, $40 nonmembers.
First Time Attendees are invited
to take advantage of our member rate prior
to joining the Network.
Psst…here’s your chance to help your network grow it’s membership. Bring a guest at the member rate! You can extend this offer to just about anyone: colleagues, friends, family and even clients. We all know that SSWBN is a great place for coaching, contacts and collaboration so why not share that with your acquaintances. We want to help grow their businesses. There is no limit to the number of guests you can invite to use the member rates. So start spreading the word today.
NOTE: REGISTRATION POLICY
To receive the Pre-registration price, reservations must be received no later
than 2 business days prior to the event. This includes mail, e-mail, fax, and
telephone calls. At the door, walk-in registrations are always welcome.
Cancellation Policy: Must be received 2 business days prior to 5:00 p.m. for credit to alternate meetings.
A $225 Value!
The SSWBN will award one lucky member a free one year membership. Starting immediately, the SSWBN member that brings in the most new paid memberships by June 1, 2005 will win a free one year membership. The winner will be announced at the Celebration event to be held in June, 2005.
AS IF THAT WERE NOT ENOUGH...any member that brings in a new paid membership will receive a $20 SSWBN Gift Certificate to be used as a registration fee for any of our regular networking events. There is no limit to the number of $20 SSWBN Gift Certificates you can win! If you bring in a new paid member, you get a $20 Gift Certificate, it's that simple. And if you bring in the most members - you win the Grand Prize - a free one year membership.
We've made it to Spring! I don't know about all of you, but I'm feeling renewed. There's something about having the windows open... I've heard from just a few of you this month, but the news is good. Janet LaBerge, Dirty Deeds, Done Dirt Cheap, was interviewed by the Pembroke Mariner a few weeks ago, and was featured on the front page with a photo of her with her plow and her dogs! Sounds like an excellent article with great publicity, Janet. Teresa Burnett , Willow Designs, Inc . (www.willowdesignsinc.com), and Linda Merrill , Chameleon Interiors (www.chameleon-interiors.com), have been selected to participate in the Downtown Women's Club "Meet the Experts" Roundtable Event, to be held on May 5th, 6-8pm at the Marriot Long Wharf, Boston. Teresa will do a presentation called "Classic Design Mistakes" and Linda's will be on "Trend vs. Style". Their interior design roundtable is one of 10 topics to be offered that night, which range in content from home buying to personal coaching to PR Basics and Cold Calling. Attendees can select three 20 minutes roundtables to attend. Information is available through Teresa or Linda, or at www.downtownwomensclub.com. Congratulations to you both! I am happy to report that four photographs from my series, Confronting Cancer: Images of Strength and Hope, have been published in Mamm, a magazine for women facing breast or gynecological cancer. You can see much of the series on my website at www.gfergphoto.com/canc1.html. Please send your good news to me at gretje@gfergphoto.com. I'd love to pass on your glory! |
On behalf of the Networking, You Betcha! team, I would like to extend a big thank you to everyone who helped make this evening a night of fun and great networking. We greatly appreciate the efforts of Debbie Anders and Donna Mucci in the Network office and all of our sponsors, in particular our lead sponsors WH Cornerstone Investments; Gordon, Mond & Ott; & Fun Enterprises Inc. And a big thanks to Integrated Massage Therapies for their wonderful chair massages, with proceeds benefiting the Education Foundation. It was a great night for all! Lois Wood, Lois Wood Communications, www.lwcommunications.com, wants to thank Raquel Mullaney and her husband for asking her to design a new logo for their business "R Squared Enterprises", which is an umbrella company for their varied business ventures. Says Lois "I was honored to work with them!" Lois also sends a big thank you to Joan Collins, Personal Coach, who has been "helping and inspiring me make great leaps in my business growth!". And, finally, thanks go to her Roundtable Team: Joan Berson Professional Bookkeeping Services; Betty Ann Fortunato, Franchoice; Pat Masters, The TaxLadyEA; Mary McElroy, McElroy Associates; Lisa Rooney, LBR Direct; and Judy Siddell, Family Choice Mortgage, who are all so helpful for bouncing ideas around, and have encouraged Lois to try new business ideas! Linda Merrill |
Spring
has sprung, the grass is riz... let's show 'em where the business is!
It's here on the South Shore! Kudos to us all for getting through this
difficult winter.
Lantana Lunch: Twenty-three master networkers were at this event in April. The sponsor this month was Carol Rio from Pillsbury Florist and we raffled off six beautiful floral arrangements. The spotlight speaker was Cheryl Brady from RBC Dain Rauscher who exhibited her professional approach to financial planning. Don't miss next month's lunch Monday, May 2nd. Blackfin Lunch: I have to be honest - I'm having trouble coming up with creative and witty ideas to describe this event. So how about this, it's awesome!! I sound like a surfer chic, but hey, it's sunny out so why not. If you aren't coming to this event, you are passing up great opportunities. We had 58 people this month and that number is steadily getting higher. We are making great strides and if you aren't on the bus you're going to be left behind! Don't delay in getting yourself registered-the next Blackfin lunch is Tuesday, May10th. Come and show us what you can do!! Business Builder Workshop - April 12th: This very informative workshop taught small business owners how to do email marketing to their clients and potential clients, why they should do email marketing, and how to make sure they do it legally. The presenters did an excellent job. The audience asked lots of questions, and hopefully left with a new tool for increasing their income. Professional Development Workshop - April 21st: Maria Recalde presented the ins and outs of the U.S. "anti-spam" law and how to legally do email marketing. She did a great job of telling us the bottom line without using confusing legalese. Her handouts were a tremendous resource, and her knowledge in the field of internet law is incredible. You learn so much from this small group setting. For ten bucks, it's the best deal in town! East Bay Grille Lunch: You know I am being very honest this month so I will say; the sunshine got us on this event. The sponsor was Jane Ford from Melaleuca introducing her new products and services and our spotlight was Susannah Brown from Webster, Nagle, Brown and Joyce. Susannah used humor to deliver a message about her services and the need for every individual to have 3 legal documents; will, power of attorney and health care proxy. Spring Fever definitely affected our Plymouth Luncheon, but we gained at least one new member! It was the first day that it was 84 degrees out this year, so I will let it slide. THIS TIME. Just a reminder, we ARE the premier networking organization on the South Shore, so who wouldn't want to be at this event? Don't miss next month's lunch in Plymouth on Wednesday, May 18th! Breakfast Event: This event is held the fourth Tuesday of each month. At press time we weren't there yet, so you'll need to come and see for yourself the opportunity it presents. The average attendance is 65 people; so don't miss it - Tuesday, May 26th at the Radisson in Rockland. Until next month... No more snoozing, let's get schmoozing!! Judy Siddell |
Well
hello there! Last month, I was dreaming about sitting on the beach and
basking in the sunshine. I am happy to report I went to the beach yesterday!
There is simply nothing better. Everyone was busy this month getting
taxes ready - I know I just made it! But as hard as it's going to be
to concentrate on business in the warmer weather, we've got to stay
focused! Here's what you missed...
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