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March 22nd, 2011 | 
Author: Vision 2020 - People do Business with People they Know, Like and Trust
From cold calling, to product demos, to networking to marketing and sales presentations, to social media, people are looking for what is in it for them. It is up to the business owner to communicate the value they bring. Our presenters and people on the panel will share their stories and how these techniques have worked for them. So come prepared for a power packed session, participate in discussions, learn and share.
April 21, 2011 - 9am-4pm
The Brat Shop, 12304 75th Street, Kenosha, WI 53142-7323
Registration $29.00 (Inclusive of Lunch and Refreshments)
Speakers and Panelists -
Sharon Medlin McGovern, Concepts & Solutions, Ltd.
Debbie Mumm, President, Healthy Environments
Casey Karl, Regional Vice President, MetroLive.com
Tim Stewart, Owner, Reach for Your Dreams
Mario Feijoo, Owner, Elite Accounting and Business Services
Anup Manchanda, VP, Teleprime, Inc.
Program
8:30-9:00am – Registration and Networking
9:00 – 11:30am – Morning Session
11:30 – 1:00pm – Networking and Lunch
1:00 – 3:00 pm – Afternoon Session
Join either of the two sessions – same content – same speakers.
TURNING YOUR GOALS INTO REALITY
Thursday, May 13, 2010 – 12:30 pm – 5 pm
University Center of Lake County
1200 University Center Drive, Grayslake, IL 60030
Bring your business vision to life through this innovative and motivational program. In this edition of the acclaimed Vision 2020 conference series, experts will share advanced techniques to plan and achieve your ideal business, today.
Plus, business owners and job seekers alike will have ample opportunity to meet and connect to expand your network, facilitate referrals and collaborate to build the local business community.
ENERGIZE YOUR BUSINESS
Kathy Brown, Owner, Kathy Brown TLC (Transformation & Leadership)
How do you take your dreams and bring them to fruition in your business? How do you take the abstract and seemingly unattainable potential and make it work for you? You can accomplish this if you take a new perspective. Join Kathy as she shares her four steps to creating your business success story.
Kathy Brown has been featured on the front page of the Wall Street Journal, numerous network TV shows such as NBC’s Nightly News, and radio talk shows such as Crain Business News. She has been honored by Today’s Chicago Woman Magazine as one of the 100 most InfluentialWomen in Chicago. She was also voted Chicago’s Best Dance Instructor by Chicago Magazine. She’s the author of A Different Perspective – A Passionate Journey, The Secret to the Zone, and Intellectual Energy.
MONETIZING LINKEDIN
J.D. Gershbein, President, Owlish Communications
So you’re on LinkedIn, but you don’t really know how to use it to make money. Perhaps you’ve tinkered with your profile, spent a little time on the site, and sent and accepted several invitations. Have you noticed any changes in your bottom line?
With over 60 million users, LinkedIn is the largest professional network in the world. Join noted LinkedIn super-strategist J.D. Gershbein, President of Owlish Communications for a no-nonsense presentation on
HOW TO MONETIZE LINKEDIN.
Cost: $39, Earlybird Online registration - $49.00 at the Door
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Are you thinking about starting a business? Are you a new entrepreneur? In business but need to learn new skills to promote your business in a tough economy? These are the topics that will be covered on July 21, 2009 at the Vision 2020 Conference & Expo, being held in Grayslake, IL at the University Center.
At that conference, I’ll be presenting information on Social Networking for Business. The first presentation will be in the networking track of the event. In that time, I’ll be showing just how similar social networking is to face-to-face networking.
There are many people afraid to jump into the social networking arena. I correlate that to businesses who did not think there was a need for a website 10 or even 5 years ago. I don’t meet business owners any more who don’t think it’s necessary to have a website. The time has also come for social networking.
There are many excuses for not doing social networking. People are always telling me things like – I grew up with a phone that had a cord, with a tv that had tubes, without a computer… - so did I – Get over it! If you want your business to be found on the web today, social networking is absolutely necessary. A website alone is not good enough anymore. Even a website that has great search engine optimization needs more. Having your profile on LinkedIn, updating your info on Twitter and having a business page on Facebook are just a few of the steps that need to be taken in social media to get people to know about your business.
The other piece of what I’m doing is presenting on using Facebook pages for business. Facebook is not just for connecting with friends and finding old classmates. When it’s used correctly, Facebook can be a great business tool. Jobs are found, business is transacted and money is made.
Hope to see many familiar and new faces at this great conference. Did I forget to mention that there will be plenty of time for face-to-face networking?