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Don’t Miss the Funtastic Times 2011 Business Expo 3/30/11
I would like to invite you to attend the Funtastic Times 2011 Business Expo at the Tommy Thompson Youth Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park on Wednesday March 30, from 1:00 to 5:00pm. Be sure to stop by the PRO Alliances booth and enter for a chance to win a free PRO Membership ($388 value).
Then stay for the open networking event from 5:00 to 7:00pm.
Over 70-Door Prizes to be handed out!
Visit the booths and make valuable contacts!
The expo, seminars and parking are all FREE!
The open networking from 5:00 to 7:00 is $10 at the door.
Please RSVP for the evening networking event at: funtastictimes09@gmail.com
Register to attend the expo at this site:
http://www.funtasticnetwork.com/Expo-Registration.asp
See other upcoming PRO events on our MeetUp group; http://www.meetup.com/Milwaukee-Business-Professionals/
Learn more about PRO Alliances; http://www.proalliances.com/
Make it a great day!
Karin Conway
Business Matchmaker
PRO Alliance Resources, LLC
414-687-9900
http://www.meetup.com/Milwaukee-Business-Professionals/ (PRO events)
http://www.linkedin.com/in/karinconway
http://karinconway.com/ (personal blog)
https://proalliances.wordpress.com/ (PRO blog)
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Happy St Patrick’s Day!! Add a blessing and pass this on… tonight I will have a toast (maybe Irish whiskey, maybe a glass of wine, maybe tea) ..but here’s to you;
May your troubles be less
and your blessings be more
and nothing but happiness
come through your door
Coach’s Corner with Dr Rick Schaefer
Daily Focus – “Why Worry?”
Why worry, just imagine it will all work out perfectly.
Worry is clearly a future tense idea. We don’t worry about how we are going to pay the rent last month, or if our teenage daughter will return home safely yesterday.
We worry about things in the future. We worry about whether we will get cancer, or if our boss will be on our case again today, or if our dog will wander into a busy street, or if a conversation with a family member will be stressful. There is clearly no way we can accurately predict the future with certainty, so clearly much of our worrying is actually unlikely to materialize. Many time things go smoother that we imagine.
Most of us know the vast majority of worrying is actually wasted negative energy. So let’s all simply stop doing it! Not so easy, you say? Well, here’s a fun exercise that can really help.
Pick out something you are worried about and write it down. Now write a short story about that issue with everything turning out exactly to your liking. Let me give an example. Let’s say you are worried about not being able to pay the rent next month. Write down “when the rent comes due, there will be enough money in my checkbook to pay it.” Or, “just enough money will easily appear exactly when I need it to pay the rent, just like last month, and the month before that.”
Simply tell a story to yourself that is soothing. You basically have to make up any story you tell about the future, so why not imagine something pleasing. Tell the story with the outcome exactly to your preference. It has been shown that those with the best attitudes get better outcomes. So if you can imagine it positively, it is more likely to wind up actually happening positively.
You might not want to choose the number one biggest thing you struggle with for this exercise. Perhaps start smaller with something that feels more easily within reach, and practice. As you get better and better, you will be able to successfully tackle the bigger issues in your life.
When you first do this, it might not feel very convincing, but keep doing it. Write the story at least once a day.
Practice, practice, practice. You will get good at bringing ease to the small worries in your life.
In time you will become a master at bringing hopefulness to any worry you have.
Enjoy,
Rick
p.s. comment here:
http://www.rickschaefermd.com/blog/quote/daily-focus-worry-2/
Extreme Thought Makeover
Join my list at: www.rickschaefermd.com Mailing address: P. O. Box 5333 Elm Grove, WI 53122
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Milwaukee Area Personal & Professional Development Opportunities
We provide outstanding value to our members!! As a PRO Alliance member, you have access to all PRO sponsored events throughout the year. The general public is welcome to attend most events for a small fee. More information on events at the PRO Blog; https://proalliances.wordpress.com/
Register for PRO events; http://www.meetup.com/Milwaukee-Business-Professionals/
Look for even more value from PRO in the near future. For 2011, we will have numerous coach training events every month plus an After 5 Networking Mixer. There will be a huge variety of business and personal development topics covered to assist and support motivated entrepreneurs and business professionals.
More information on the PRO Blog; https://proalliances.wordpress.com/
Please see the abbreviated event listings below and visit the PRO Alliances blog for more details at;https://proalliances.wordpress.com/
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Networking 101, with Business Matchmaker, Karin Conway
Monday March 21st from 9-11am
This will be a hands-on course that will help answer any questions you have about Networking. Whether you area seasoned vet looking for a refresher course or you are brand new to business ownership and networking. We will cover topics such as: effective places to meet people, in-person networking, proper attire, proper handshakes, online networking, networking etiquette, creating power partners, effective one on one meetings, use of business cards, pay it forward mindset, etc.
Please bring a friend along who could use some networking help. We will limit attendance to 20 participants to allow for a closer interactive experience.
Please register on Meetup if you will attend. http://www.meetup.com/Milwaukee-Business-Professionals/events/16886039/
Training held at the beautiful Latte Cafe –Inside Greenbrook Suites, 13780 W Greenfield Ave. Brookfield, WI 53005 (Greenfield and Sunnyslope. From Bluemound, take Sunnyslope south and turn left. From the west take I94 east to Moorland south and east to address. From the south, take Moorland or Sunnyslope north to Greenfield.)
Cost is only $20 for a two hour training session. As always, PRO Alliance Members attend all PRO sponsored events for free. First time guests and business students also enjoy complimentary admission. This class will be offered at various times throughout 2011, approximately every 6weeks. First scheduled dates are March 21st and May 2nd.
Please share with your LinkedIn network.
http://events.linkedin.com/Networking-101-Karin-Conway/pub/596340
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Thursday March 24th from 5-7 pm
PRO After 5 Networking at Charro in Brookfield.
WHAT: PRO After 5 Networking @ Charro Restaurante
WHEN: Thursday March 24th from 5:00-7:00 pm.
WHERE: Charro Restaurante 17800 West Bluemound Rd Brookfield, WI 53045
Charro honors the Latin American culinary tradition by blending traditional maize, rice and bean-based dishes with artisan meats, hand-selected seafood and region-specific spices, salsas and sauces. Set amidst a brash, brooding interior that is utterly unlike anything on this latitude, Charro offers guests an experience they won’t soon forget. http://www.charrorestaurante.com/brookfield/
WHO: Join Milwaukee’s best professionals for a great opportunity to meet other positive-minded professionals who do everything they can to be the best at what they do.
Come and meet Milwaukee-Area Professionals to share ideas, make introductions, and generate referrals that will energize your business! Are you looking for more referrals? More net income? Then this is where you want to be. The best and brightest entrepreneurs and professionals join us monthly because they know that this is the place to meet other like-minded successful business owners who want to use their products and services. These professionals understand the power of building relationships to take their business to the next level.
Always informative, always engaging, always professional, always fun!
Join us to see what the “buzz” all about! You never know who you’ll meet!
Abundant Business Professionals, Complimentary Appetizers, High-Level Networking, and Fabulous Door Prizes (win a free PRO membership), – what more could you ask for?
COST: Free for PRO Members and their guests; $10 all others.
AGENDA:
5:00 — 6:15 pm – Open networking (complimentary appetizers, cash bar)
6:15 – 6:30 pm – Door prizes, announcements from host/sponsors (bring a door prize if you would like to sponsor the event and be recognized)
6:30 – 7:00 pm…or later – More networking
REGISTER: http://www.meetup.com/Milwaukee-Business-Professionals/events/16785742/
Contact Karin for more information; Karin@PROAlliances.com or 414-687-9900
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Friday March 25, 2011 at 11:15 am – 1:25 pm
Wisconsin Business Owners lunch & learn at Best Western Midway – 1005 S Moorland Road, Brookfield, RSVP NOW AT; http://www.meetup.com/wisconsin-business-owners/events/16601565/
Lunch & Learn with other Wisconsin Business Owners. Cost is $30 (cash) at event , or $20 (credit card) with advance reservations at http://www.meetup.com/wisconsin-business-owners/events/16601565/ Fee covers all-you-can eat buffet (delicious!) soft beverage, gratuity, & the speaker. Salad bar only, $20 (cash) at the event or $15 ($20 on credit card and $5 cash rebate at event) with advance reservations.
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11:15 – MEET AND GREET – NETWORKING This is the start of the Lunch & Learn…early arrival allows more networking time
12 noon All-you-can-eat buffet, including salad bar!
or – Fish Fry 3 pieces, beer batter or broiled, French Fries, with New England clam chowder/or all you can eat salad bar – or – The Wisconsin Burger with sides.
12:15 – 25 Deliver your 30-second commercial during lunch
12:30 – finishing up with lunch…
12:35 – Prize Drawings & Speaker Introduction
12:40 Speaker – 45 minute presentation, including questions and answers.
1:25 End…or stick around….
The hosts plan to stay at Cali’s Lounge on the last Friday afternoon of the month for earnest conversation with Wisconsin Business Owners who stick around.
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Funtastic Times – March 30th at Tommy Thompson Youth Center
Located at State Fair Park.
YOU are invited to a Funtastic Times Business-Networking event!
WHERE: Tommy Thompson Youth Center 640 S. 84th Street West Allis, WI 53214
WHEN: Wednesday March 30th, 2011
Business Expo from 1-5 pm, then Business Networking from 5-7pm.
Booths are only $120 each and there is a form attached to register.
5:00 to 5:30 Register/ 5:30 to 7:00 Networking
COST: $10 per person: Appetizers served/Cash Bar – Great Door Prizes – Unique Networking Opportunity
Please RSVP ASAP by emailing or calling » Dick (414-517-0663) funtastictimes09@gmail.com
or » Mark (414-737-2942) mabmortgage@wi.rr.com
Visit: http://www.funtasticnetwork.com
Experience GREAT food and networking!
Great contacts. Drawings for door prizes. Bring a guest or two. Questions to Dick Deschane at 414-517-0663 or Mark at 414-737-2942. For more details, go to: http://www.funtasticnetwork.com/
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Wednesday, April 6, 2011
2011 WCTC Micro Entrepreneur Expo
The Power of Video Marketing
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
4:00 – 9:00 p.m.
WCTC Richard T. Anderson Education Center
Pewaukee, WI 53072
Cost: $35 ($40 after March 23, 2011)
Registration Deadline – Monday, April 4 at 12 p.m.
RSVP Online Only at https://www.regonline.com/wctcexpo
(Early registration guarantees your seat. Please sign up early!)
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April 9, 2011 Dare to be Aware Fair
daretobeawarefair.com held at; Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory
“The Domes” 524 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53215
We invite you to the Fair see, learn and even experience services and products related to personal growth, holistic health and awareness offered by over 50 providers!
We already had 41 exhibitors register and more are applying as we speak!
For more information contact; Jill Borsos (414) 483-8788
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May 11-12, 2011 Biz Tech Expo and Conference
Wednesday, May 11, 2011 9:00 AM – Thursday, May 12, 2011 3:00 PM
Where Wisconsin Exposition Center at State Fair Park
8200 W. Greenfield Avenue West Allis, Wisconsin 53214
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PRO Mastermind Networking Groups
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Waukesha Health Enthusiasts
Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at 11:30 AM
Good Harvest Market – 1850 Meadow Ln. Pewaukee, WI
Waukesha Mastermind Alliance Feb. 23, 2011 11:30am — 1:00pm Come check out one of the latest additions to the PRO family and invite any potential new members to attend. The Waukesha Pros meet for lunch every other Wednesday at Good Harvest Market (Silvernail) from 11:30am-1:00pm.
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Friday, March 25, 2011 at 9:00 AM
Genesis Restaurant on Hwy 100 and Beloit Rd. PRO South West Alliances This group is affiliated with PRO Alliance Resources, and is a Mastermind style group that has exclusive positions based on your industry. The group meets every other Friday to discuss referrals and help each other solve other business issues.
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North Shore Mastermind Alliance
Monday, March 28, 2011 at 8:30 AM
Glen Cafe the – 6823 North Green Bay Avenue Milwaukee, WI
We meet every other Monday from 8:30-9:30am at Glen Café in Glendale. Glen Café is located at 6823 N Green Bay Ave 53209. (Corner of Green Bay and Green Tree.) This is a mastermind-style group, so come ready to discuss relevant and timely business topics.
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Tosa Power Connection – Group Meeting
Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 8:00 AM
United Healthcare – 10701 West Research Drive Milwaukee, WI
TOSA Power Connection 7:30am — 9:00am (Open networking 7:30-8am) TOSA Power Connection is a business networking group that meets every other Tuesday from 7:30-9am. Group Mission Statement: Our mission is to promote each other and our businesses through our many personal and professional contacts.
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Women’s PRO Mastermind Alliance (NEWS)
Thursday, March 31, 2011 at 5:30 PM
Mrs Sippys Coffee – 12862 West Blue Mound Road Elm Grove, WI
PRO NEWS Milwaukee 5:30pm — 7:00pm PRO NEWS is a Women’s Mastermind Alliance. Meeting location; Mrs. Sippy’s Autumn Grove Plaza 12862 W. Bluemound Rd http://mrssippyscoffee.com/ Welcome to PRO N.E.W.S. – Milwaukee Where Networking Empowers Women to Succeed!
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Friday, April 1, 2011 at 8:30 AM
Fiddleheads Coffee Cafe – 10530 North Port Washington Road Mequon, WI
Mequon Masterminds is a business networking group that meets every other Friday from 8:30-9:30am. Imagine a group of like-minded professionals who truly work together to solve difficult business issues, make connections and help grow each other’s business. This is that group!
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Downtown Mastermind Alliance
Monday April 4, 2011 from 1:15 PM – 2:45 PM
Associated Bank 815 N. Water Street (across from City Hall)
(Parking can be validated)
Please join us for the very first meeting of the Downtown Mastermind group. We are only looking for very smart and motivated individuals who live or work downtown. If you think you have what it takes, please visit the group to see if you are a fit.
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Wednesday, April 6th, 2011 at 11:30 AM
Good Harvest Market – 1850 Meadow Ln. Pewaukee, WI
Waukesha Mastermind Alliance, 11:30am — 1:00pm, Come check out one of the latest additions to the PRO family and invite any potential new members to attend. The Waukesha Pros meet for lunch every other Wednesday at Good Harvest Market (Silvernail) from 11:30am-1:00pm.
We provide outstanding value to our members!! As a PRO Alliance member, you have access to all PRO sponsored events throughout the year. The general public is welcome to attend most events for a small fee. More information on events at the PRO Blog; https://proalliances.wordpress.com/
Register for PRO events; http://www.meetup.com/Milwaukee-Business-Professionals/
Look for even more value from PRO in the near future. For 2011, we will have a minimum of 3 coach training events per month plus an After 5 Mastermind Mixer. There will be a huge variety of business and personal development topics covered to assist and support motivated entrepreneurs and business professionals.
Milwaukee Area Events
Feb 22, 2011 Using Cost Segregation to Increase Cash Flow and Reduce Commercial Property Tax 2pm Brookfield
http://www.meetup.com/Milwaukee-Business-Professionals/events/16347234/
Got Commercial Property?
Hate Taxes?
What if you could increase your cash flow and get money you have coming back from the IRS for the last 15 years?
You should attend this seminar to find out if you might be able to save money on depreciation of assets using Cost Segregation.
Seminar Tuesday February 22nd from 2:00 – 3:30pm
Held at Ameriprise Financial @16650 W Bluemound Rd, Ste 200, Brookfield, WI 53045
Refreshments will be provided. Seating is limited. Please make a reservation via MeetUp http://www.meetup.com/Milwaukee-Business-Professionals/events/16347234/
You can also respond and tell your network on LinkedIn.
http://events.linkedin.com/Using-Cost-Segregation-Increase-Cash/pub/550363
Presented by Wincreek Wisconsin Financial LLC.
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Feb 23, 2011 PRO After 5 Mixer at Cleveland Pub & Grill 5:00pm -7:00 pm(PRO) http://www.meetup.com/Milwaukee-Business-Professionals/events/16430571/
Lee’s Cleveland Bar & Grill 14000 W Cleveland Ave New Berlin, WI
I found a great place to have our monthly After 5 Networking. Lee’s Cleveland Pub & Grill in New Berlin. Its right on the corner of Cleveland and Sunnyslope…only a few minutes from Brookfield. They have plenty of space, great food, drink specials. They have a beautiful private room that would be perfect for a group meeting or training session. Come check it out and mingle with the PROs.
I hope you can join us on Wednesday the 23rd from 5-7. If you are a PRO member, guest of a member, first time attendee…there is no cost. All others $10 at the door. We will have door prizes and plenty of networking with the PROs.
Please respond on MeetUp if you can join us. http://www.meetup.com/Milwaukee-Business-Professionals/events/16430571/
Need more information on PRO or PRO events? Contact Karin at Karin@proalliances.com or 414-687-9900…or visit the website at http://proalliances.com
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Funtastic Times – FEB. 24. Networking at The Packing House!
Located across from the Airport, this fabulous restaurant offers great food and atmosphere. If you think it would be valuable to be able to meet with scores of other business professionals in one evening, please read on …
YOU are invited to a Funtastic Times Business-Networking event!
WHERE: The Packing House Restaurant –
900 East Layton Ave. Milwaukee
WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 24
5:00 to 5:30 Register/ 5:30 to 7:00 Networking
COST: $10 per person: Appetizers served/Cash Bar – Great Door Prizes – Unique Networking Opportunity
Please RSVP ASAP by emailing or calling » Dick (414-517-0663) funtastictimes09@gmail.com
or » Mark (414-737-2942) mabmortgage@wi.rr.com
Visit: http://www.funtasticnetwork.com
Experience GREAT food and networking!
Great contacts. Drawings for door prizes. Bring a guest or two. Questions to Dick Deschane at 414-517-0663 or Mark at 414-737-2942. For more details, go to: http://www.funtasticnetwork.com/
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Friday, February 25, 2011 at 11:15 am – 1:25 pm
Wisconsin Business Owners lunch & learn at Best Western Midway – 1005 S Moorland Road, Brookfield, RSVP NOW AT http://www.meetup.com/wisconsin-business-owners/events/16344997/ Lunch & Learn with other Wisconsin Business Owners. Cost is $30 (cash) at event , or $20 (credit card) with advance reservations at http://www.meetup.com/wisconsin-business-owners/events/16344997/ Fee covers all-you-can eat buffet (delicious!) soft beverage, gratuity, & the speaker (Wayne Breitbarth) Salad bar only, $20 (cash) at the event or $15 ($20 on credit card and $5 cash rebate at event) with advance reservations.
ITINERARY
11:15 – MEET AND GREET – NETWORKING This is the start of the Lunch & Learn…early arrival allows more networking time
12 noon All-you-can-eat buffet, including salad bar!
or – Fish Fry 3 pieces, beer batter or broiled, French Fries, with New England clam chowder/or all you can eat salad bar – or – The Wisconsin Burger with sides.
12:15 – 25 Deliver your 30-second commercial during lunch
12:30 – finishing up with lunch…
12:35 – Prize Drawings & Speaker Introduction
12:40 Speaker – 45 minute presentation, including questions and answers.
1:25 End…or stick around….
The hosts plan to stay at Cali’s Lounge on the last Friday afternoon of the month for earnest conversation with Wisconsin Business Owners who stick around.
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Feb 28, 2011 Create Your Vision Board – Create Your Life
Monday Feb 28th from 4-6 pm With Life Coach – Karin Conway
What do you envision you life looking like in your future? Are you dreaming about what you would like to see but it never seems to appear? Please join us to create the life of your dreams! If you don’t have a road map (vision board) to keep you on track, how will you stay focused on the result? Creating a vision board can you live the life of your dreams. This simple exercise of creating a vision of your “future life” has had a profound impact on many people. Oprah is a big fan of vision boards…aka Dream Board. You can create one online on her website. http://www.oprah.com/spirit/O-Dream-Board-Envision-Your-Best-LifeTM
We are doing ours the old-fashioned way…by cutting and pasting pictures of what we want to see in our future, and placing them strategically into a collage on a board. We will have a lot of supplies, but it doesn’t hurt to bring along a few pictures of things that really move you. These could be family-related, career, financial, travel, spiritual, health and fitness, home, entertainment, love and relationships, etc. You decide what moves you. Maybe you will select a picture of a million dollars…maybe a picture of a happy family strolling on the beach?…maybe a perfectly aligned, lean body? There is no right or wrong way…just your way of seeing your future life.
Create your own Vision Board to serve as a daily reminder of your aspirations and what you want your life to be.
When; Monday Feb 28th from 4-6 pm
Location; Ameriprise Financial Office 16650 W Bluemound Rd. Brookfield, WI 53005 (just behind Marty’s Pizza)
Please register on MeetUp;
http://www.meetup.com/Milwaukee-Business-Professionals/events/16430477/
You can let your LinkedIn network know; http://events.linkedin.com/Create-Vision-Board-Create-Life/pub/553039
This class is free to PRO Alliance members and their guests. All others $37 at the door.
Contact Karin with questions; 414-687-9900 Karin@PROAlliances.com
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What: Learn Strategies to Help You Reduce Your Tax Burden
When: March 3, 2011 8:30 AM
Where: Ameriprise Financial 16650 W Bluemound Rd. Suite 200 Brookfield, WI 53045
Why: Nobody likes to pay more taxes than they need to!
Register; http://www.meetup.com/Milwaukee-Business-Professionals/events/16402124/
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March 4-6, 2011 Ninth Annual Spring Writers Festival
Get Writing. Get Better. Get Published.
Special Additions!
Senior Editor Jerome Pohlen of Chicago Review Press and Zephyr Press
will be leading a Pitch Session Workshop at the Festival on Sunday
morning at 9:30 a.m. If interested, select session D7. He is also
available to do review nonfiction manuscripts for either adults or
children. Also, David W. Berner, author of Accidental Lessons: A Memoir
of a Rookie Teacher and a Life Renewed will teach the Memoir Intensive
and the Concurrent Session on Outlining for Creative People, session A2.
The Spring Writers Festival announces another outstanding line-up of authors, editors and agents for its ninth annual conference, including keynote speakers:
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David Rhodes, author of “Driftless”, winner of Milkweed National Fiction Prize |
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Kao Kalia Yang, author of “The Latehomecomer: A Hmong Family Memoir”, two-time Minnesota Book Award winner |
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Jane Hamilton, author of “The Book of Ruth”, “A Map of the World” and “Laura Rider’s Masterpiece” |
Join the ranks of authors who have improved their writing, been published or landed an agent as a result of the Spring Writers Festival. This conference is for writers of all genres and at all stages of their careers.
Questions?
Contact Anne O’Meara, Program Director, at aomeara@uwm.edu or 414-227-3311.
http://www4.uwm.edu/SCE/conference.cfm?id=561
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Wednesday, April 6, 2011
2011 WCTC Micro Entrepreneur Expo
The Power of Video Marketing
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
4:00 – 9:00 p.m.
WCTC Richard T. Anderson Education Center
Pewaukee, WI 53072
Cost: $35 ($40 after March 23, 2011)
Registration Deadline – Monday, April 4 at 12 p.m.
RSVP Online Only at https://www.regonline.com/wctcexpo
(Early registration guarantees your seat. Please sign up early!)
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April 9, 2011 Dare to be Aware Fair
daretobeawarefair.com held at; Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory
“The Domes” 524 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53215
We invite you to the Fair see, learn and even experience services and products related to personal growth, holistic health and awareness offered by over 50 providers!
We already had 41 exhibitors register and more are applying as we speak!
For more information contact; Jill Borsos (414) 483-8788
http://daretobeawarefair.com/about/
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May 11-12, 2011 Biz Tech Expo and Conference
Wednesday, May 11, 2011 9:00 AM – Thursday, May 12, 2011 3:00 PM
Where Wisconsin Exposition Center at State Fair Park
8200 W. Greenfield Avenue West Allis, Wisconsin 53214
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Are you a PRO member who needs to get the word out about an upcoming event? We love to support our members!! Please submit your material to Karin as soon as you have it available and we will try to get it included in the next edition of the newsletter. Email Karin@PROAlliances.com
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Please patronize our PRO partners!!
T3 Training offers more classes than I could ever list here. Visit their website for a complete list. Do you need to brush up your skills on Microsoft programs? That might be a great place to start. http://www.t3training.com They have a beautiful facility in Bishops Woods where we host many of our PRO events. T3 Training 13400 Bishop’s Lane Suite 270 Brookfield, WI 53005. 262.439.4060 Main 262.439.4078 Fax info@t3training.com
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Christine from Ameriprise Financial graciously hosts many of our events at her office. If you are unsure about your financial future, contact Christine to help get you back on track. http://www.ameriprise.com/default-home.asp
Christine M King Financial Adviser 262-901-1578 christine.m.king@ampf.com
16650 W Bluemound Rd Ste 200 Brookfield, WI 53005
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If you have any questions about PRO Alliances or any of the events, please visit; http://www.proalliances.com/calendar , http://www.meetup.com/Milwaukee-Business-Professionals/ or email Karin@PROAlliances.com
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We hope to connect with you very soon!
Make it a great day!
Karin Conway
PRO Alliance Resources,LLC
Karin@PROAlliances.com
An awesome one on one meeting, Feb 1, 2011
Being a very active business networker, I get to meet a lot of new people all the time. I always try to schedule a one on one meeting when I meet someone interesting that I think I may be able to refer in the future and whom I would like to add to my inner circle.
During a Funtastic Times networking function recently, I met a few great new business professionals with whom I felt I made a connection. Today, I had the distinct pleasure of having a one on one meeting with Brenda. In trying to be efficient with time and resources, I scheduled an 11:00, noon, and 1:30 meeting at the same Panera location. I love meeting there because of the great food and especially the free Wifi access. I stop in regularly and plug in to work in between meetings.
Brenda and I met at noon and started the normal chit chat. We both asked great questions which opened up the opportunity to share, without the conversation being all “me, me, me”. I felt it was great balance. We learned a lot about one another and what we were hoping to achieve in our businesses. At a few minutes before 1:30, I mentioned my next appointment should be arriving shortly, but we could keep chatting until she arrived. Good thing she didn’t show up, because the conversation continued.
Neither of us had an agenda to force our service on the other; we were simply getting to know one another to determine if we would be able to trust one another and feel good about referring people we know. During our time spent together we talked about our families, past business experience, ideal clients, books we would recommend, religion (coincidentally we are the same denomination and synod), Packers, 80’s music, and karaoke. It was awesome!
Now, I have to say that from my experience, it is much easier for women to connect and talk about all of these things when we are with another woman. Most men do not ask about families, children, nor would they likely mention spirituality.
I have had numerous meetings in the past that did not go this well. (Ask me about some of my run-ins with young freshly trained financial services guys) Sometimes you get an awkward feeling or the conversation does not flow naturally. Nobody likes to be sold, but people love to talk about themselves. If someone makes me feel uncomfortable during our meeting or tries to sell me something, you can bet there’s a snow ball’s chance in hell that I would send someone I know to be treated similarly.
Brenda and I met at noon and didn’t wrap up until about 2:40. Generally I get bored after talking to anyone for even half that long. Brenda was a pure delight. The main reason was that neither of us tried to sell each other anything. Our bond will be much better because of it. We asked each other questions based on a genuine interest…not because we had a rehearsed sales pitch. I would feel perfectly comfortable referring anybody I care about to Brenda for business cellular service. If you would like to reach out to her, just ask me for her number or you can email her; Brenda Cortez [brenda@consultingonwireless.com].
Happy networking,
Karin Conway
Life Coach, Business Matchmaker, Networker Extraordinaire
KConway9@wi.rr.com
January 20th newsletter
Mental Fitness with Dr Rick Schaefer, Author of Extreme Thought Makeover
A Technique to Elevate Your Mood in a Moment Simply by Focusing Your Thoughts
Your mood correlates completely to your focus of thought in every moment. You know this because you can feel it change moment to moment as you go through the day. You win a contest, a date is canceled, your boss shows appreciation, your doctor tells you he found a lump, you leave work at the end of the day, your favorite sports team wins, your favorite player is traded away, etc. All of these examples are simply thoughts that are changing for you, and thus bouncing your feelings, emotions, and mood. I offer you here a simple exercise to elevate your emotional state in a moment. And it is so, so simple
The idea is to focus is on bringing up the feeling and energy of appreciation as strongly as possible. Simply put your attention upon all the things you really appreciate: your favorite daily moments, things, and people. Think about them, write them down, and appreciate all of the stuff that you appreciate…(Continue reading at https://proalliances.wordpress.com/)
For me, I love that first taste of my favorite iced coffee drink first thing in the morning. I love seeing the sun rising, blindingly bright as I drive downtown. I love the people I care about. I love that people love me. I love discovering something new that I am drawn to. I love slipping in under a puffy warm and cozy comforter on a cool evening. I love crawling into bed on nights I don’t have to set the alarm, because it really allows me to fall into the present moment, and melt into the bed. I love seeing deer walking through the yard. I love the luxury of taking a ten minute nap. I love my iPhone (oh my gosh, don’t get me started on that!) I love that I am a risk-taker. I love that I am always willing to say “YES!” I love the luxury of having an automobile, and being able to jump in and drive anywhere I want, any time I want, to be with any one I want. I love making a fresh salad from a grocer’s salad bar. Wait, I love the grocer for supplying it for me. Whoa, I love the farmer who grew the lettuce for me. I love the person who invented the hot shower. I love that there is truly an endless supply of things to appreciate in this world.
You get the idea… once you get going it is really hard to stop. This is called a Rampage of Appreciation. Practicing this way of thinking squeezes out any space in your thoughts to be annoyed or irritated with anything in your life. Go ahead, grab a pen and paper and start writing. Keep going and going, and see what you come up with. Most importantly, recognize the feeling that comes with it. The feeling of love and appreciation for your world will become overpowering.
Is the glass half empty or half full? The answer is what you want it to be. It is totally up to you, to your imagination, and to your thoughts. And thoughts become things. So choose wisely, and practice choosing appreciation!
Dr. Rick Schaefer is a new columnist for us this month. He is a Physician, Teacher, Life Coach, and Author. We are proud to bring this excerpt of his writing to you, and hope to keep him as a regular columnist. You may find more of his writing and coaching at; http://www.rickschaefermd.com/
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1/20/11 TONIGHT!!
Ameriprise Financial Presents:
Learn strategies to help you reduce your tax burden
If you’re looking for ways to improve your tax situation, then you need to attend our informative Seminar: Manage Your Taxes. Use the Opportunities in Current Tax Laws.
During this complimentary seminar, you’ll learn ways to:
Manage the amount you pay to the government in taxes.
Align tax treatments with your investment objectives.
Find the right balance of before- and after-tax investments for your situation.
This is an informational seminar, and there’s no cost or obligation to attend. Ameriprise Financial is committed to helping you learn more about your options in managing your financial resources and giving you straight forward guidance on personal money management and investment strategies.
I hope you can attend. I feel confident that this seminar can provide you with the knowledge you need to plan for your financial future.
Seminar Thursday, January 20, 2011 at 6 PM
Panos Char House, 20290 w. Bluemound rd., Brookfield, wi 53045
hors d’ oeuvres will be provided.
Seating is limited. Please make a reservation by January 17, 2011 for you and up to 3 guests. Call Jean Marohl at 262-785-1010.
This is an informational seminar. There is no cost or obligation.
Hosted by Christine M King, CRPC®, Financial Advisor| insurance specialist
This seminar presented by:
Carl Steigerwald Senior Financial Advisor Branch Manager Ameriprise Financial
With special guest:
Andy Hunsick Senior Tax Advisor H&R Block
H&R Block is not affiliated with Ameriprise Financial, Inc. Ameriprise Financial and its representatives do not provide tax or legal advice. Consult your tax advisor or attorney regarding specific tax issues.
© 2010 Ameriprise Financial Inc. All rights reserved.
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Friday January 21st
Open House at Hudson Business Lounge
7-9pm enjoy a tour of the ‘not yet ready for prime time’ version of the Hudson Business Center. This location may be a perfect fit for small business owners who work from home and need an office sometimes but don’t want the huge cost and hassle. Come join Karin and numerous other local Networkers.
Register on pingg; http://www.pingg.com/rsvp/q2kjq4sev72qdxqsz
Attend for a chance to win a free membership with Hudson.
Your Host: William Waldren – http://www.theHUDSON.org Host’s
Feel free to spread the word!
Milwaukee’s Newest Coworking Space will be open by Summer!
Come visit us on Jan 21st, we will be giving away free 3-month basic memberships to the first 100 people …
What: HUDSON Business Lounge Open House Where: 1st Floor of Pritzlaff Building
333 North Plankinton Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53203 When: January 21st, 2011, 7pm – 9pm
Links: http://hudson-business-lounge.com/
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1/22/11 Awaken Higher Brain Living – Free Event.
Discover what “The Secret” didn’t tell you, what Deepak Chopra doesn’t know, and why Eckhart Tolle only has half the story. Find out how to turn on your higher brain, the key to a stress-free life full of purpose and passion.
Saturday January 22nd 10-11am at 13416 Watertown Plank Rd Suite 245, Elm Grove, WI 53122. Register: http://www.higherbrainliving.com/free-presentations.php call Elm Grove Center 262-290-7595 Tell them Karin sent you!
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1/22/11 Open LinkedIn Session with Karin Conway
Saturday January 22nd from 1-2:30pm at Panera Glendale.
Karin Conway will be available to help you one-one with your LinkedIn challenges.
Bring your laptop along & use their free wi-fi to connect. There will not be any formal class, just assistance within the areas you need help. Show up anytime from 1-2:30pm.
Please Bring;
– Laptop
– Questions
– Links to your blog, website, etc.
– Passwords to get into email, LinkedIn, blog, etc.
* Panera Glendale is located at; 5595 N Port Washington Road Glendale, WI 53217 (Silver Spring & Port Washington)Please patronize Panera to thank them for allowing us the space and wi-fi connection! This event is free and open to all PRO members and their guests. Contact Karin with any questions; Karin@PROAlliances.com 414-687-9900
Register on MeetUp; http://www.meetup.com/Milwaukee-Business-Professionals/
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1/25/11 Funtastic Times
http://www.funtasticnetwork.com/
Funtastic Times Networking
January 25th at Carrabbas in Brookfield
18375 W. Bluemound Road Brookfield, WI 53045-2920
5:00-7:00pm $10at door www.funtasticnetwork.com
RSVP to Dick Deschane [funtastictimes09@gmail.com]
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1/26/2011
PRO Alliance Mastermind Mixer (Networking After 5) at COA
Bayshore Town Center 5750 N Port Washington Rd Glendale, WI 53217
Wednesday January 26th Open networking from 5-7pm.
Free to PRO Alliance members and their guests. All others $10.
Come mingle with the masterminds of PRO.
COA has the most amazing and interesting food! They will have complimentary appetizers for our enjoyment.
There is a decent sized surface lot as well as metered street parking and a huge ramp for parking.
RSVP; http://www.meetup.com/Milwaukee-Business-Professionals/
Questions? Karin@PROAlliances or 414-687-9900
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2/3/11 Kickoff 2011 in Style (business networking)
Date: Thursday, February 03, 2011 from 3:30 PM – 9:30 PM (CT)
Location: Milwaukee Athletic Club
758 N. Broadway Milwaukee, WI 53202
For more information or to register, click here:
http://2011kickoffnetworkingparty.eventbrite.com/
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2/9/11
Women Entrepreneurs’ Speaker Series
Wednesday, February 9, 2011 from 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
WCTC Richard T. Anderson Education Center
800 Main Street, Pewaukee, WI 53072
Cost: $15 ($20 after February 2, 2011)
RSVP Online Only at https://www.regonline.com/wctcwess
Registration Deadline – Friday, February 4, 2011
Gone are the days of the “ad-man” broadcasting a message out to the masses. Marketing in today’s environment is a unique blend of subtle brand building and personal attention for which women excel. Heather Mangold of Mangold Creative will help you explore new techniques for growing your business, advancing your career and building your personal brand through strengthening relationships; and she will also share tips to foster and maintain relationships in your personal and professional life.
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2/22/11 save the date
Save $$ with Cost Segregation
This seminar is relevant for anyone who owns commercial property and wants to save money on taxes. Join us February 22nd from 2-4pm. Enjoy an afternoon snack of Mrs. Fields cookies compliments of Wincreek Wisconsin Financial, LLC. Presented by Greg Dugan and Bill Fuchs.
Additional details will be announced very soon!
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2/24/11
Funtastic Times Networking
February 24th at the Packing House
5:00-7:00pm $10 at door www.funtasticnetwork.com
RSVP to Dick Deschane [funtastictimes09@gmail.com]
More details/register; http://www.funtasticnetwork.com/
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4/6/11
SAVE THE DATE- The 6th annual 2011 WCTC Micro Entrepreneur Expo will take place on Wednesday, April 6, 2011, from 4:00 – 9:00 p.m. in the WCTC Richard T. Anderson Education Center.
http://www.wctc.edu/business_resources/small_business_center/connections.php
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Visit www.NetworkingEventFinders.com to see all the local events in WI.
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You can always find more info on the PRO blog; https://proalliances.wordpress.com/
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PRO Members/Partners
2/8/11
Increase your Relationship Confidence!
Tuesday, Feb. 8th, 6-8 PM
The first relationship we have is with our self, and in order to have good relationships with others, we must first work on a good relationship with self. What does that mean? It means we need to have a sense of curiosity about who we are: what we like, don’t like and our boundaries so that our yes means yes and our no means no. By having this loving and self-honoring relationship with self, we are then able to enter into an honoring and loving relationship with another person.
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, isn’t it time to let go of the illusions of love and create an incredible love relationship with self and others?
You know this course if for you if:
1> You are in a relationship that is creating more drama in your life than you want
2> You want to make this your best relationship year ever
3> You want to truly fall in love with yourself
4> You want to improve your ability to attract the right relationship into your life
Don’t miss a chance to learn from 2 well-known Relationship Coaches:
First: Susan K. Wehrley…is a Nationally recognized trainer and coach who will give you a personality inventory so that you can better get to know your self; honor and accept yourself, and love yourself. In additions, you will get an assessment that will show you your relating style to others and how a simple shift can help you to feel more connected, empowered and loving in relationships. You will also get some practical tips on how to deal with the most common burdensome quirks of others and how to handle it in the most clear, calm and confident way.
Then…Sunni Boehme…is a master at relationship coaching and will share new ways to experience more harmony and understanding in relationships without any confrontation. She will give you tips from her 3 books and relationship workshops to help you find your center of confidence, stay in your center and use the “secret” to create and/or attract better relationships in all situations.
Make a commitment to Improve your Relationships this year!
Date Tuesday, Feb. 8th, 6-8 PM
Location: BIZremedies training site: 200 S. Executive Dr. suite 101, Brookfield, WI 53005
Investment: $50includes: 2 hours of instruction, 2 coaches, worksheets, and networking afterwards! TO REGISTER, EMAIL SUSAN@SOLUTIONSBYSUSAN.COM or SIGN UP AND PAY ON THE SITE AT WWW.BIZREMEDIES.COM UNDER EVENTS
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Are you a PRO member who needs to get the word out about an upcoming event? We love to support our members!! Please submit your material to Karin as soon as you have it available and we will try to get it included in the next edition of the newsletter. Email Karin@PROAlliances.com
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Please patronize our PRO partners!!
T3 Training offers more classes than I could ever list here. Visit their website for a complete list. Do you need to brush up your skills on Microsoft programs? This might be a great place to start. http://www.t3training.com They have a beautiful facility in Bishops Woods where we host many of our PRO events. T3 Training 13400 Bishop’s Lane Suite 270 Brookfield, WI 53005
262.439.4060 Main 262.439.4078 Fax info@t3training.com
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Christine from Ameriprise Financial graciously hosts many of our events at her office. If you are unsure about your financial future, contact Christine to help get you back on track. http://www.ameriprise.com/default-home.asp
Christine M King Financial Adviser 262-901-1578 christine.m.king@ampf.com
16650 W Bluemound Rd Ste 200 Brookfield, WI 53005
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Dr Rick Schaefer (Author of Extreme Thought Makeover), is kind enough to share his insight with us on the PRO newsletter; Please visit his website at http://www.rickschaefermd.com/
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If you have any questions about PRO Alliances or any of the events, please visit; http://www.proalliances.com/calendar , http://www.meetup.com/Milwaukee-Business-Professionals/ or email Karin@PROAlliances.com
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We wish you a very successful New Year and hope to connect with you very soon!
Make it a great day!
Karin Conway
PRO Alliance Resources,LLC
Karin@PROAlliances.com
Hello fellow Learners and Business Professionals,
It has been a hot summer full of great business networking events. I hope that you have made time to attend as many as possible while still maintaining some balance of time for yourself.
Below is the most recent update on upcoming events for PRO. If you are a Business Owner or Professional who truly enjoys ongoing personal and professional development to be the best you can be, then you are the kind of person who will appreciate PRO Alliance events.
If you have not yet signed up for MeetUp and joined us on the Milwaukee Business Professionals group, please do so now. While the website has been in transition, I have posted all the events on MeetUp and LinkedIn. You will continue to see them on MeetUp in the future. Go to group; http://www.meetup.com/Milwaukee-Business-Professionals/
BTW, the good news is that the website should be back in action very soon, yeah!
The Power of Referral Marketing
Imagine being able to increase your sales faster, easier and less expensively. If you conduct business though a chain of referrals, this could be your new method of business building. A satisfied customer will share their experience with at least 5 friends. After completing this session you will be able to;
*Reduce your customer acquisition costs
*Shorten your sales cycle
*Increase your closing ratio
WHEN: Monday, August 30th from 8:30-11am. Open networking & check-in from 8:30-9:00 am, Seminar starts at 9:00 sharp!
WHERE: T3 Training in Bishops Woods 13400 Bishops Lane Suite 270 Brookfield
SIGN UP: Register on MeetUp http://www.meetup.com/Milwaukee-Business-Professionals/ or the PRO website http://PROAlliances.com
COST: Pre-registered online $20, At door $30, Free to PRO Alliance Members and First-time guests.
WHO: This session is intended for dedicated Business Owners or working Professionals who want to grow their business, and are looking for the most cost effective way to succeed.
Guest Speaker is Certified Business Coach, Paul Parsons of FocalPoint (powered by Brian Tracy). http://www.paulbparsons.com/
What others had to say about Paul Parsons:
The employees had a tremendous time and the company’s goals were achieved. I could not be more pleased with your professionalism”
– Mike Guy, President| Guy & O’Neill, Inc., Fredonia, WI
The audience response to his program was outstanding. We found Paul very professional, yet personable and easy to work with. I would highly recommend Paul to present a quality exciting and educational program.”
– Michael Taylor| Northwest College, Powell, WY
PRO Alliance Resources, LLC Karin@PROAlliances.com 414-687-9900
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How to Make Your Dreams Come True
These classes will help you understand how to manifest money miracles and create security in chaos.
Session 1; Tuesday August 24th 11am-1pm. Dreams Do Come True. This session will help you get inspired and expand your dreams. You will leave the session with a dream book to fill in for the 2nd session. (bring a sack lunch if you want)
Session 2, August 30th; 6:30-8:30pm Set Specific Goals in all 8 areas of life
(Bring your dream books and continue filling them in during the class)
Session 3, September 27th; 6:30-8:30pm Money Manifestation
Set your vision and it begins to become reality. Without the vision you live on survival
Session 4, October 4th; 6:30-8:30pm Dreams do come true. Sharing our results and miracles and amping up the energy
Classes are only $20 each or two people for $30. (Free for members of PRO Alliances)
You can attend any of the sessions you choose, but the information will be most effective if you attend all of the sessions. For best results, bring a friend along and learn together.
You must RSVP if you will be attending, so we have enough materials on hand!
Please register at MeetUp; http://www.meetup.com/Milwaukee-Business-Professionals/calendar/14370733/
You can let your network know you’re attending by going to the LinkedIn event page. http://events.linkedin.com/How-Make-Dreams-Come-True/pub/389205
All classes are taught by Life Coach, Sunni Boehme at;
16650 W Bluemound Rd, Ste 200, Brookfield, WI 53005.(the Ameriprise office)
For more information visit; http://www.sunniboehme.com/ …Helping you find more sunshine in your life. Sunni means seeker of the light
Sunni Boehme
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SAVE THE DATES for these Upcoming Training Sessions with Paul Parsons
Monday August 30th The Power of Referrals 8:30-11am at T3 Training
Friday September 24th Leverage held at Best Western Midway in Brookfield
Monday October 18th Business Image with Kimberly Gomez and Paul Parsons
Friday November 19th Zero Cost Marketing
Monday January 10th Goal Setting
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Other great Milwaukee Area events
8/25/2010
Funtastic Times NETWORKING at Western Lakes Golf Club!
All Business Professionals are Invited to bring a guest and be eligible for a special drawing.
August 25th from 5-7pm. Appetizers served. Cash Bar. $10 at the door.
Fabulous Food. Amazing Door Prizes. Unique Networking Experience.
Western Lakes offers one of the finest 18 Hole Championship golf courses in WI.
For more details … Please visit: FUNTASTICNETWORK.COM
RSVP: “Please note Dick’s NEW email: funtastictimes09@gmail.com” 414-517-0663
Or Mark @ mabmortgage@wi.rr.com 414-737-2942
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9/15/2010
The next quarterly meeting of the FREE WCTC Small Business Connections Networking Group will be Wednesday, September 15, from 6 – 9 p.m. in the RTA Education Center. Connections serves as a great way to network, build relationships and explore win/win partnerships with your entrepreneurial colleagues. This September meeting will be uniquely formatted with a goal of getting you out of your comfort zone and into Collaborative Conversations. Bring your business cards, your enthusiasm and your great ideas…and get ready to be heard!
View the agenda, map and RSVP link by visiting www.wctc.edu/smallbizmeeting.
You must register by Noon on Monday, September 13, to be added to the meeting roster handed out to all attendees. We hope to see all of you in September.
Russ Roberts, Manager, Waukesha County Technical College Small Business Center
800 Main Street Pewaukee, WI 53072-4601
rroberts@wctc.edu
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I really hope you can join us for one or more of these great events. If you have any questions about PRO or our events, please feel free to reach out to Karin at Kconway9@wi.rr.com r 414-687-9900
Make it a great day!
Karin Conway
PRO Alliance Resources, LLC
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