Vision 20/20 Brings You:

FOCUS ON THE CUSTOMER

TECHNIQUES TO ATTRACT CLIENTS

Wednesday, February 17, 2010 –

12:30 pm – 5 pm

University Center of Lake County
1200 University Center Drive, Grayslake, IL 60030

It’s the biggest factor in the success of any business – quality customers. But as the landscape changes, how do you create a relationship with customers and potential customers that will keep them buying for years to come?

In this edition of the acclaimed Vision 2020 conference series, experts will share advanced techniques to attract customers to your business, as well as provide easy-to-implement solutions that can improve your bottom line 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.

REGISTRATION:

Cost: $39, Earlybird Online registration

$49.00 at the Door

Click Here to learn more and register.

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?

LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS – July 1st, 2009 – The committee for Vision 2020: Insights Needed to Grow Your Business is proud to announce their first business conference and expo being held Tuesday July 21, 2009, at the University Center of Lake County in Grayslake.

Senator Dan Duffy, Illinois Senator representing the 26th District and Suzy Schmidt, Chairman of the Lake County Board are expected to be present at the conference and will share their views. More local officials are also expected to attend.

Improv Playhouse an entertainment organization and full-service acting school that specializes in comprehensive improv – comedy and acting classes for adults and youth, corporate and private entertainment, business training and development, and talent management will be kicking off the event and will have interactive workshops to coach the audience on various business tactics.

Presentations, panel discussions, workshops, product showcases and networking opportunities will center around business growth topics, such as Business Plans & Strategies, Networking Skills, Customer Service, Technology Tools and Online Presence. Over 22 speakers and 9 sessions packed with content, workshops, success stories, go to market lessons from people who have started or grown their business. Jeff Weber, who started his business in his basement and grew it to $30 million dollar in revenues before selling it to CDW Tom Drugan, Founder, Naymz.com will be some of the speakers and sharing their secret to success.

A must-attend event if you are interested in investing in the future of your business.

“The perfect event for all entrepreneurs, small business owners and anyone who is interested in starting or growing their own business” Mario Feijoo, VP of Elite Accounting and Business Services, and co-chair of the Vision 2020.

Sponsors include EverybodySafe.com, NorStates Bank, Teleprime Inc., Elite Accounting and Business Services, Office Plus of Lake County, Quality Business Solutions, Lake County Prosperity Forum, TDS, Improv Playhouse, Libertyville, Corporate Portrait Chicago, Imasion Corporation, Ruggeri Consulting, Next Level Ventures have joined the ranks of the sponsors.

“We believe that small and medium sized businesses will be a driving force in leading the economy out of this recession. Through collaboration, commitment and change, we can make a difference in our own lives and in our communities,” commented Anup Manchanda, co-chair of the Vision 2020 event.

Kris Schroder, Social Media Evangelist and Director of Internet Operations for EverybodySafe.com, one of the sponsors, had this say about the event, “We are excited to be part of an event that is focused on helping small business. This works hand in hand with the focus of our company, which is helping people.”

“This is a wonderful networking opportunity for those who have been negatively impacted by large corporate layoffs during the last year, and who are interested in exploring opportunities in entrepreneurship or with local, small businesses. The price value of the full-day event is well worth the investment.” Heather Richtfort, Finance Manager, co-founder of the Lake County Prosperity Forum.

For more information go to http://www.vision2020conf.info or call (847) 833-8822.