Presenters

Jack Appleman

Jack Appleman is author of 10 Steps to Successful Business Writing, Amazon’s top-selling business writing book. His workshops and one-on-one coaching for major corporations and organizations have enabled thousands of professionals at various levels to achieve better business results with their writing.

Marc Breslav

Breslav is known nationally for his expertise in green public relations and marketing but has wide perspective in helping service and B-to-B businesses, event presenters, government agencies, and non-profit institutions get great PR.

Gerry Buchman

With 14 years experience in purchasing and finance, Gerry Buchman will help us save money.

Rochelle Carrington

Rochelle has coached sales teams and works with companies on team motivation and behavior.

Ted Clark

Professor Clark has a long history in management and marketing that includes international speaking engagements and marketing consulting. He's giving tips on conducting market research in his presentation.

Ric Dragon

Ric Dragon works with the online presence of large organizations, and will help us understand how companies get their message to their end consumer online.

Danielle Gowen

A firm believer that “learning is living”, Danielle is highly pro-active about her own professional development and the practice of learning though professional networking. In her presentation, Danielle helps us focus, take action, and get results.

Carol Heady

Carol Heady is founder and president of Learning and Performance Solutions, a consulting practice specializing in skills training, management and leadership development programs, organizational development, and executive coaching.

Criss Ittermann

Rev. Criss is the creator of Loving Possibilities™ and the SURRENDER™ system of personal energy management. She takes us through "mysterious" Chapter 11 of Think and Grow Rich in her workshop and makes it actionable.

Debbie Kwiatoski

Debbie has an extensive background in print media in a variety of formats. She's the managing editor of the Hudson Valley Business Journal. Let Debbie's keen wit and sharp eye for great press help you tailor your press releases for the masses.

Cynthia Marsh-Croll

Put your administrative expenses on a diet with Lean Office expert Cynthia Marsh-Croll.

Kathleen McQuaid Packard

Graduate of the School of Visual Arts, Kathleen McQuaid Packard develops interactive marketing programs for big-name national customers. She'll help you boost your social presence in a business-to-business environment.

Sheila Pearl

Warm and dynamic, Sheila Pearl is an experienced counselor and Life Coach with years of on-stage experience as a performing artist and keynote presenter. She brings us attitudes that will change our results.

Debra Pearlman

Debra Pearlman, CEO of DP Sales Pro, has over 25 years of experience working with companies generating annual sales revenue from $30,000 - $600,000,000.

Susan Quade

Many corporations have difficulty with downsizing and employee retention, so Susan concentrates on improving retention, utilizing human capital effectively, and helping employers screen for perfect job candidates. Susan will be tackling these topics in her presentations. Attend her workshops to save money and time by honing your staff into a well-oiled-machine.

Melanie Richards

Join Melanie Richards, relationship marketing Ninja, for strategies on building relationships to increase sales.

Mary Ridings

Mary Ridings, Hudson Valley radio marketing guru, and seminar presenter brings us how to become a networking social butterfly in her presentation.

Ed Shanker

Ed Shanker brings his vast experience in dealing with people and helps us learn how to read their signals.

Jack Sims

Jack Sims founded America's largest marketing agency, sold his business to Wall Street and became a Professional Golf Teacher living the life of his dreams. He is author of You can't see your Backswing -- How to Seriously Win at Business & Golf and our morning keynote presenter for "Grow your Business into a BIG Brand".

Marie Vega-Byrne

Marie Vega-Byrne, life coach and motivational speaker, brings us the tools to have a deeper understanding of the laws that govern our interactions.