Spring 2009 Business Edge Schedule
Here is the schedule of the day's events:
| 7:45a to 8:15a | Registration & Breakfast |
| 8:15a to 8:20a | Welcome and Introduction Susan Quade |
| 8:20a to 9:10a | Morning Keynote Marvin Fier |
| 9:45a to 10:45a | Session 1 Breakouts |
| 11:00a to 12:00p | Session 2 Breakouts |
| 12:00p to 1:15p | Lunch & Sponsor Visits |
| 1:15p to 2:15p | Session 3 Breakouts |
| 2:30p to 3:30p | Session 4 Breakouts |
| 3:30p to 4:00p | Sponsored Dessert Break |
| 4:00p to 5:00p | Session 5 Breakouts |
| 5:15p to 5:30p | Prize Drawings |
| 5:30p to ?? | Networking, Cash Bar & Hors d'oeuvres |
Session 1:
- Room A: 3 Steps to Next Level Business SuccessReady, Set, Go! Assess, Strategize, and Take Action by Lisa Montanaro
- Room B: Strategic Marketing for NonprofitsNonprofits have a challenging mix of clients, funding sources, volunteers, employees, and other stakeholders. All of them must be dealt with strategically if the organization’s mission is to be achieved. by John Bassler
- Room E: The 7 Deadly Marketing SinsExplore mistakes that most small businesses blunder through. by Randy Aimone
- Room F: Website Promotion for Business OwnersYou have a site, now flaunt it! by Criss Ittermann
Session 2:
- Room A: Secrets for Creating Buzz, Getting Publicity, and Getting NoticedBuild confidence, and increase your chance of getting noticed by Peter Hall
- Room B: Fundraising in Action: The art of the “ask”Tools to work with in hard times by Sher Singh
- Room E: Outsourcing in the 21st CenturyTake Back Your Life! by Jeff Mehl
- Room F: Understanding Graphic and Web Design TechnologiesHow to Work with Creative Pros by Kurt Griffith
Session 3:
- Room A: Creating a Meaningful Press ReleaseWhy some get published and some don't! by Debbie Kwiatoski
- Room B: Marketing Like the BIG GuysBig business techniques and strategies that work for you! by Mindy Kole
- Room E: Connecting Your Value Propositions to Your Perfect Elevator PitchIf you can’t show the value, you aren’t going to make the sale! What’s in it for your prospect? What is their return on investment? Why should they do business with you? And, how do you inspire them to want to do business with you in 30 seconds or less? Join us for an hour of fun, work and insight. by Debra Pearlman
- Room F: Branding is...A brand is the emotional impact of your business upon others. People think they buy with their heads, but they really buy with their hearts. Join John Lonczak to discover 10 steps to creating a powerful brand. by John Lonczak
Session 4:
- Room A: Mindset MagicFinding the next step to growing Yourself and Your business! by Sharron Phillips
- Room B: Carpe DiemPlan Your Day … Increase Effectiveness and Satisfaction by Paul Campanella
- Room E: Growing Your Business: The Power of Strategic AlliancesA Blueprint for Business Success by Carol Heady
- Room F: 10 Steps to Successful Business WritingWrite text that sets you and your ideas apart so you can achieve the desired results. by Jack Appleman
Session 5:
- Room A: Making the most of LinkedInNow that you've joined, what do you do next, and why? by Jim Sutton
- Room B: How to Get Clients to Hire You Over the PhoneFielding Call in Leads and Getting to YES! by Melody Newcombe
- Room E: Increase Your ValueBuild Stronger Relationships & A Healthy Bottom Line by Melanie Richards
- Room F: Increased Bottom Line by Streamlining Your Practices!Use today's technology and let it grow your bottom line. Get more time available to focus on creating wealth. by Cynthia Marsh-Croll
