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ACTIVITIES THIS MONTH:"The more you exercise your networking muscles, the stronger they get - and the easier networking becomes."
- 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. See and be seen at any or all of the events outlined below.
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.
NEW LUNCHEON AND LOCATION! In response to your requests and after studying the demographics of our membership, we are pleased to announce that we will re-institute a 3 rd luncheon each month. On the first Monday of each month we will be hosting a Networking luncheon at The Lantana in Randolph. We know that they deliver great services and that you will find the location easily accessible from, Routes 95, 24, 128 and 3. Randolph Luncheon - January 31, 2005 (sponsored by Gordon Mond & Ott, Attorney's at Law) Lantana Function Facility 43 Scanlon Drive Hingham Luncheon - February 8, 2005 (sponsored by Gordon Mond & Ott, Attorney's at Law and Amazing Grace Nursing Care) Blackfin Chop House & Raw Bar 1217 Main Street
Plymouth Luncheon - February 16, 2005 (sponsored by Direct Finance Corp. and Tax Lady EA) East Bay Grill 508-746-9751 Professional Development Workshop - February 17, 2005 "The Power of Networking" In response to your requests, we have developed a Networking Fundamentals course which will provide the tools to assist in the successful business relationships you can expect as a member of the SSWBN. Participants can expect to learn about memorable introductions, presentations and effective networking behavior as well as valuable refreshers on how to maximize your membership in the South Shore Women's Business Network. Our instructor is Erik Jacobson, member of the SSWBN, chairperson of the Networking Team and owner of Up 2 Night Web Designs. Through the trials and tribulations of starting and running his own business, Erik has become well versed in the areas of networking. We're certain you will enjoy the content of this program and Erik's unique presentation style.
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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.
Paula Harris of WH Cornerstone Investments (www.whcornerstone.com) has been invited to be an adjunct professor for the spring semester at Curry College. She will be teaching Intro to Experiential Learning in Curry's undergraduate program. Congratulations, Paula! A selection of Eli Cedrone's paintings were exhibited at Bella's Restaurant in Hingham in January. The show, titled "Two Friends - Two Perspectives," included work by Eli and Dianne Panarelli Miller. You can see some of Eli's paintings at www.theartshow.com/. We've been so pleased to hear about Eli's exhibitions. She is truly making a name for herself. As for me (Gretje Ferguson Photography, www.gfergphoto.com), I am being profiled in the next newsletter for Professional Photographers of New England, an organization for wedding and portrait photographers. Please send news of your greatest exploits to Gretje@gfergphoto.com, and have a wonderful month! |
What are your colleagues up to these days? Here is some news from
your fellow members:
I'd like to thank Janet Doyle, Professional Bookkeeping Services for a recent client referral; Tiffanie Williams, Tiffanie Williams & Company for referring me to Marlene MacDonald of The Cabinetry in Hanover - a great new resource; & Sherry Alpert, Sherry Alpert Corporate Communications, for getting me both a full page spread in THE PATRIOT LEDGER and a spot on NECN's "New England Dream House" during the holiday season. Tiffanie Williams, Tiffanie Williams & Company, www.TiffanieWilliamsCo.com, would like to thank the following members for their business this year: Christa Hagearty, Dependable Cleaners; Mary Dawson and Phyllis Rudnick , Century 21 Annex of Quincy and Hanover; Paula Lombardo Colia,Lombardo's Function facility; Steve Collins, Stephco Cleaning; and Laura Stracco and Bettyanne Muir Lang, Interfaith Social Services. I would also like to thank Steve Collins' Stephco Cleaning Company for doing such a great job cleaning my office and home and Paula Killion of the Travel Center for being the world's best travel resource. Special thanks also to Sherry Alpert, Sherry Alpert Corporate Communications, and Cheryle Brady, RBC Dain Rauscher, for their friendship this year. The SSWBN is a wonderful group! Please feel free to send me, (Linda Merrill at lindamerrill@chameleon-interiors.com) your kudos and thanks at any time you think of them. I collect and edit them as I go and submit to the Network office when due. If you miss one month, they are sure to get in the next. Remember, it's never too late to say thanks! Linda Merrill |
Let's
not let the winter doldrums get us down! Brighten someone's day by taking
a moment to say thanks for referrals, a job well done or support given.
The SSWBN is not only a networking group, it's a support group, a sounding
board and a place of tremendous mutual admiration!
Holiday Breakfast Extravaganza - November 2005: T This event had an eclectic mix of talented individuals from Julie Foley, The Consultant of Style to Donna Sosnowski of Everything Iris to Jill Flynn of Jill Flynn Designs. We had a great time celebrating together and got some clever gifts that no doubt made us look great when we gave them. Food and Wine Tasting Event - December 2004: It certainly was the season to celebrate and all were out at this jam- packed event. The food was wonderful, the wine was spectacular and the networking was top notch. I even met Kerry Connolly from Channel 5. She never did do that 20-second commercial I asked her to do on the morning news..do you think I should call her? Blackfin Lunch - January 2005: Happy New Year to all! The first event of 2005 was a smashing success. Space was as tight at the Blackfin lunch, as my pants after the holidays. We had 67 attendees - clearly there were a lot of new years resolutions to network more! Due to the success of this event, we will be moving to the main dining room at Blackfin. This is definitely a networking event not to be missed in February. East Bay Grille - January 2005: Ah, yes the East Bay Grille, have you been? If not, you are missing out on quite an experience! The food is fabulous, the room beautiful and this event is a consummate opportunity to foster new relationships. Mark your calendar for next month - we meet on the third Wednesday of the month and we all look forward to seeing you there. Judy Siddell |
No
offense to anyone but really, if you weren't at the most recent events,
you were definitely missing out. We had some very well attended networking
events so read on for the deets.
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