Tuesday, August 31, 2010

5 Sales Tips to Push You to the Top by Derek Heck

5 Stellar Sales Tips To Push You To the Top of Your Field by Derek Heck

1. Speak with Confidence

2. Use the Customer’s Words

3. Diversify Your Communications Portfolio

4. Set Yourself Up as an Authority

5. Stay Current

To read entire article: http://www.bootstrappingblog.com/category/marketing-tips/
Any questions or to contact Derek: Scapes at http://www.scapes.ca

Friday, November 6, 2009

Karen Magnuson to speak at Champion Hills Country Club

How are Gannettt, USA Today and local daily newspapers meeting the challenges of the 21st century's technological world?

This important topic will be discussed by Karen Magnuson, Editor and Vice President of News of The Democrat and Chronicle. Karen is one of the longest serving editors in the history of the Democrat & Chronicle.

Karen Magnuson has been nationally recognized for leadership within the journalism industry. She and Troy Turner, editor of The Daily Times in Farmington, N.M, were named winners of the eighth annual Robert G. McGruder Awards for Diversity Leadership. This was announced in October, 2009 by the Freedom Forum in partnership with the Associated Press Managing Editors (APME) and American Society of News Editors (ASNE).

The award judges are quoted on by the staff of www.EditorandPublisher.com as saying "Magnuson had made diversity a priority in both roles promoting diversity in her newsroom and community and on a national level."

She will be addressing how her industry is being impacted by technology, it should be an interesting topic. It is open to the public.

This event is hosted by
Champion Hills Country Club
681 High Street, Victor, NY,
4:00pm-5:30pm
RSVP: 585.924.8383

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Wellness In Workplace Seminar

WELLNESS IN THE WORKPLACE
Join us on:
Thursday, September 17, 2009

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Cost: No Charge

Should your company offer a wellness program? If so, find out the most common areas to

address when developing a corporate wellness program. Studies show that companies that

offer wellness programs retain employees longer due to an increase in job satisfaction and

overall well being. This workshop will cover the following:

• The four areas to address in a wellness program.

• No cost / low cost initiatives that your organization can offer.

• The benefits of a wellness program at work.

• What steps should you take to integrate a wellness program at work.

Hosted at the United Way Building 75 College Ave

To register contact Diane Lewis dlewis@rochesterworks.org Seating is limited.

Monday, August 24, 2009

Increase in start ups?

Have you noticed an increase in Job Seekers who want to start a business rather than return to the corporate world? Tell me what you think...

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Social Networking Workshop for Business

Social Networking for Business

Should your business be on FaceBook.com, Linkedin.com or MySpace.com? Learn the benefits of social networking and how you use it to promote business and gain credibility on the world wide web. Click http://rochesterworks.org/reg_biz.aspx for more information.

When: Thursday, August 20, 2009 2:00 PM-4:00 PM
75 College AvenueRochester, NY 14607
Cost: No Charge

To register contact Diane Lewis dlewis@rochesterworks.org

Seating is limited.

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Creating a Web Presence for Business

Creating a Web PresencePresented by Biznetix
Now more than ever your organization needs to have a presence on the internet. Learn from experts at Biznetix what your website should have in order to remain competitive in today’s market.

When:
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Time:
2:00 PM-4:00 PM
Location:
75 College AvenueRochester, NY 14607Cost:
No Charge
To register contact Raechel Kirkland rkirkland@rochesterworks.org.
Seating is limited.

Friday, June 19, 2009

Luncheon to discuss WorkKeys as a tool for hiring

RochesterWorks can help you select the right people for the right job. Below is from the flyer we are sending to local organizations:

WOULD YOU LIKE TO….

  • Save time and money
  • Increase productivity
  • Reduce turnover

    If your answer is yes, join us for a complimentary luncheon
    to learn about the...

WorkKeys

CAREER READINESS CREDENTIAL

WEDNESDAY JUNE 24, 2009
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
MARIO’S ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE
2740 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618

Find out how a local company uses the WorkKeys CRC to pre-screen, hire and retain qualified candidates.

For more information or to register contact Sandra Piccolo
(585)241-6046 or spiccolo@rochesterworks.org