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In this Issue:
LUNCHEON SCHEDULE
ACTIVITIES THIS MONTH
MOVIN' ON UP
CONNECTIONS
NEW MEMBERS

The annual golf outing on August 18th was a big success. Pictured above is the second place team of Michelle Cox, Melanie Curtin, Marcy Arnold, and David Weydt.  - more pictures

Business Boot Camp!!

Get concrete practical advice essential to tackle difficult business challenges! The Professional Development Team presents "Business Boot Camp", which will consist of three half day workshops at the Best Western Hotel in Rockland. Sponsored by Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green, P.A.:

• September 13, 2006: 8:30 AM - 12 Noon
  In The Trenches: Shaping up your Business
• October 11, 2006: 8:30 AM - 12 Noon
  Winning the Battle: Getting Through the Obstacle Course
• November 15, 2006: 8:30 AM - 12 Noon
  Leading the Troops: Acquiring Core HR and Management Skills
• BONUS: November 15, 2006: 12:30- 2:00 PM Three day participants will receive a bonus session ~ Working Lunch to Develop a Customized Business Action Plan

In our first of three workshops, "In The Trenches" on September 13, 2006, you will:

• Work on your branding to attract and retain client loyalty and maneuver the integrated marketing field
• Tone your networking skills to build and grow your business
• Condition your selling techniques and strategies for top performance

Best Western Hotel, 909 Hingham Street, Rockland, MA 

Register

LUNCHEON SCHEDULE:

Hingham Luncheon - September 12, 2006

Sponsored by Raquel Mullaney of Comfort Keepers & Jane Ford of Melaleuca

Rustic Kitchen
Derby Street Shoppes
94 Derby Street, Hingham, MA 02043
781-749-2700

Meal: Chicken Ceasar or Proscuitto & Homemade Mozzarella Panini

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Plymouth Luncheon -September 20, 2006

Sponsored by Christine Champ of The Town Calendar & Helen Marrone of Arbonne

East Bay Grill
Town Wharf
Plymouth, MA 02360
508-746-9751

Meal: Broiled Salmon or Chicken Piccatta

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Brown Bag Seminar – September 21, 2006

"Focused and effective networking - How to take your networking to the next level"

Joni Traficane of Direct Finance will cover the following areas:

• How to establish networking goals
• Building a contact sphere
• Creating a sense of community within your database
• The VCP model
•  How to be a farmer instead of a hunter
• Leveraging your contacts
• The five pillars of business
• Gaining insight into communication styles
• How to be an intential listener
• The givers gain philosphy

$15.00 for members, $20.00 for nonmembers
Bring Your own lunch and we’ll provide beverages and dessert

Register

Breakfast – September 28, 2006 

7:30 - 9:30a.m.
Radisson Hotel/Rockland
929 Hingham Street
Rockland, MA 02370
781-871-0545

Strictly Networking: Does the word "networking" make you cringe? Maybe you
shy away from typical networking events but this one is different. We provide a facilitated program that focuses on comfortable and familiar ways to connect with others, share information about your own product or service and learn more about prospective clients or vendors.

Meal:  Buffet

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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

Movin' On Up By Jayne Pelosi

Paula Harris of WH Cornerstone Investments was interviewed by Reuters for an article published on July 13, 2006 entitled Generation gaps shape workplace choices, conflicts. In addition, Paula authored the article Leverage Donations with a Giving Circle that was published in the June issue of Women’s Business.  

Steve Dubin of PR Works, a public relations firm based in Kingston, Massachusetts and serving clients throughout the United States, is happy to announce that they have expanded their services to include a full range of website development and marketing services to meet the growing need. PR Works is co-owner of SuperPage.com.  Through this vehicle and in-house staff, PR Works now offers "do-it-yourself" website development or customized service by seasoned Internet professionals.

Lauren Gregory of Amazing Grace Home Health Care was interviewed by the Patriot Ledger. The article titled "South Shore Entrepreneur: Health Care Aids Double as Medics" ran on July 17th.

Edwin McDaid, President of South Shore Staffing recently received the Certified Staffing Professional designation from the American Staffing Association (ASA).  The CSP™ program offers a professional credential through completion of an in-depth, self-study course, and an exam of labor and employment law principles and ethical practices applicable to the staffing industry. The CSP program promotes industry-wide competency standards through a uniform national program. The ASA represents the U.S. staffing industry.  Member companies provide temporary help, contract labor, and permanent placement services through 15,000 offices across the nation and account for 85% of U.S. staffing industry revenues.

Linda Merrill of Chameleon Interiors, announces the launch of her newly revised website at http://www.chameleon-interiors.com. Linda also announces the launch of a new service called "Your Drawing Board". Linda's clients are given their own web page where images and information about their specific design project are maintained. Images of fabrics, photos of furnishings or accessories and design sketches will be available to Linda's clients for pre-selections and a record of what has been decided. Each design project is different, so each project will require a different use of this page - it's whatever is best for the client! Check out a sample page at www.chameleon-interiors.com/Chameleon-Interiors/DrawingBoard.html

It was a big month for Janet LaBerge of Dirty Deeds Done Cheap. Janet was interviewed by the Patriot Ledger; the article ran on Monday, August 8th.  Janet is also happy to unveil her new website: www.dirtydeedscheap.com . And finally, Janet purchased a big step van (from Craig’s List) that, according to Janet "will be a rolling billboard for my company, will help me do bigger jobs and will keep everything dry when it rains and snows!" 

Veva Johnson of Professional Bookkeeping Services, Inc.  was interviewed recently by the Patriot Ledger on the bookkeeping industry. The article is scheduled to appear in the Saturday pullout section called "WORKFORCE The Job Source South of Boston". Veva asked how the Ledger had heard about her and they said they saw her in the SSWBN’s website.

Beth Sobiloff, of Birchwood Enterprises is delighted to announce that she has been elected the new President of the Hanover Chamber of Commerce. She will serve for the next year.

Ok, if you insist, I’ll gush…Jayne Pelosi of Renaissance Interior Design is thrilled to announce that has has been invited to serve as a "Celebrity Guru" on the web site LifeTips.com. Lifetips.com is a web site that offers expert tips and savvy advice in all aspects of life, from love and family to business and medicine. As a "Celebrity Guru", Jayne has her own dedicated web page the Home & Garden section that contains her tips on pursuing a career in interior design, as well as a link to buying her book Interior Divine. Visit Jayne’s page at http://interiordesigndegree.lifetips.com/celebrity-guru/jayne-pelosi.html.

Congrats to all of the members who are doing great things and getting recognized for it! Submit your good news by the 10th of every month. Would love to hear from you!

Jayne M. Pelosi
Renaissance Interior Design
From one time consultations to large project oversight, your space will reflect your personality, not mine!
Www.RenaissanceInteriorDesign.com
jayne@renaissanceinteriordesign.com
781-588-5259

Connections by Lois Wood

Hello fellow networkers,
 
Hope you all had a great summer!  It’s September, and welcome back to the work state of mind.   So, sharpen your pencils, get your lunchboxes ready, and let’s jump back into this wonderful thing we call Networking!
 
Lots of folks made many Connections this summer!   Check it out:
 
Allison Quinn Guido of Almar Building & Remodeling Company  (www.AlmarBuilding.com) would like to thank Marie Newton from Marie Newton Interiors (www.marienewtoninteriors.com) for contributing to Allison’s newsletter.
 
Diane Weydt, new member from CompuClassroom (www.compuclassroom.com) would like to thank Veva Johnson of Professional Bookkeeping Services, Inc. for inviting her to lunch and taking the time to discuss with her the networking opportunities at SSWBN. Diane says Veva "was very helpful in sharing some marketing ideas and advice." Hooray Veva!

Jim Della Volpe, Business Advisor / Executive Coach of Growing Tree Partners wants to thank Lois Wood "for being my sounding board while I was selecting a domain name and while I was developing my new website (http://www.growingtreepartners.com). She gave me some candid (but kind) feedback and got me going in the right direction.  Lois also helped me to spot some typos and gave me her editorial expertise.  Grazie Ms. Lois!"
 
Stacey Shipman of Let it Flow (www.letitflowfitness.com) would like to thank Jane Ford of Melaleuca the Wellness Company for choosing Stacey as her fitness trainer.  "It’s been a pleasure working with Jane."  Stacey would also like to thank Jane for introducing her to Melaleuca – "the products are great!"
 
Stacey Shipman would also like to thank Steve Negrini of Drivers Edge (www.driversedge.net) for helping her husband with his car. "Steve’s advice saved us thousands of dollars – my husband’s car is running well and he’s no longer looking to buy a new car!"
 
Janet LaBerge of Dirty Deeds, Done Dirt Cheap wanted to thank Jim Della Volpe of Growing Tree Partners and Lauren Gregory of Amazing Grace Private Nursing Care, Inc. (www.amazinggracepnc.com) for both mentioning Janet’s business to Kaitlin Keane, reporter for the Patriot Ledger, which led to a great article on Dirty Deeds, Done Dirt Cheap!
 
Nadine F. Pfautz, SPHR Human Resource Consultant, now doing business as C.H.A.R.T. Consulting, would like to thank Lois Wood of Lois Wood Communications (www.lwcommunications.com) for "lending her expertise and creativity to the development of my business concept into a fabulous website (www.chart-consulting.com) and business cards."
 
Additionally, Nadine would like to acknowledge Steve Gilman of SPG Computer Services ( http://www.spgcs.com) "for his quick response when my computer crashed.  After the panic receded, I had Steve install an automatic back up for my computer system and install wireless capabilities so I can work from my deck on nice days."
 
And as always, I’d like to mention some folks myself:  thanks to my buddies Linda Merrill of Chameleon Interiors (www.chameleon-interiors.com) and Jennifer Bruni of Mercury Communications (www.merccom.com) for their steadfast support, advice, and friendship, whenever needed!

So, let me know when you’ve made a Connection with any other Network member...remember, every time your name or your associate’s name appears on the web, you both rank higher on search engines!

Lois Wood
Lois Wood Communications
A full service graphic design company.  From print to web, solo entrepreneurs to large companies, I work hard to make your company look great!
www.loiswood.com
lw@loiswood.com
(781) 934-9070

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