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Breakfast Meeting: Out of the Box PR

Sandy Sponaugle of Platinum PR shares tips and techniques for more effective marketing

Breakfast Meeting
October 14th, 2011
8AM-9:30AM

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• It is more important than ever to think of original ways to reach your target market.
• Traditional media outlets, social media, word of mouth initiatives, personal advertising…
Combine them all to provide the best promotion possible!
• We bring you innovative ideas that can be implemented immediately for promotions and
marketing, public relations, publicity and posting to social media networks.

Sandy is the CEO/Founder of Platinum PR. She is an economic development veteran, marketing consultant,  communications director, spokesperson and public relations team leader. Sandy received a Bachelor of Science from Shepherd University. She was recognized as a “Young Gun” by West Virginia Executive Magazine for her entrepreneurial successes and community service activities. Sandy is a member of the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce and American Advertising Federation ‒ Greater Frederick.

Member: $20.00 Non-Member: $40.00 Annual Membership $75.00
SAVE $5.00 PER BREAKFAST AND $15.00 PER LUNCH WITH YOUR ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
For more information, call 800-539-0960
Please RSVP by October 7, 2011. NO REFUNDS ISSUED AFTER THAT DATE.

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What Will Drive Your Business for the Next Five Years

Lunch Event at Dutch’s Daughter Restaurant
September 16, 2011, 11:30 AM-1 PM

Technology’s effect on communication, public relations, product orders, employment issues and more have changed the way business is conducted. Rapid changes in staffing requirements challenge both human resource departments and educational institutions. Markets are becoming so diversified and yet similar that marketing, production, and distribution decisions need frequent modification.

  • How do business leaders prepare for the next five years?
  • How do employees prepare to stay marketable?
  • What preparations are needed for operational flexibility and economic stability?

Speaker: Aris Melissaratos
Senior Advisor to the President – Enterprise Development at Johns Hopkins University
Former Secretary of Maryland’s Office of Business Development

Cost: $25 members              $30 non-members

Register by 9/8/11
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Technology Tips & Tricks

Lunch
November 11, 2011
11:30 AM – 1PM

Understanding and using the latest technology tools to save time and increase efficiency.

We’ll answer questions such as:
- What is the cloud & what do I do with it?
- How safe or secure will I be when I’m on it or in it?
- What types of smartphones are out there and which one should I be using?
(iPhone, Droid or Blackberry?)
- How do I sync my calendar with my phone, work computer, laptop etc?
- Where can I find help or answers I can trust when something goes wrong
with them?

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Welcome to the Boardroom

Board Member Responsibilities

  • Are you currently serving or interested in serving on the board of a nonprofit?
  • Do you understand the duties and responsibilities of a board position?
  • Do you work for a nonprofit and answer to a board of directors?

Join us and learn what you may not have known when you agreed to take a seat at the boardroom table.

Our speaker is Barbara Roman, CPA, a principal at the CPA firm of Linton Shafer Warfield & Garrett with over 17 years of experience working with nonprofit organizations.  A past-president of the West Virginia Society of CPAs and the United Way of Berkley and Morgan counties, West Virginia, she currently serves as treasurer of the United Way of Frederick County and the Women’s Giving Circle.

When: May13, 2011 – 11:30 AM – 1PM
Where: Dutch’s Daughter Restaurant

Please RSVP by May 9, 2011.  NO REFUNDS ISSUED AFTER THAT DATE
For more information, call 800-539-0960

 

Constant Leadership: Boss or Role Model, It’s a Big Job

Colonel Judith D. Robinson, Fort Detrick Garrison Commander, will be sharing her insight and experience on leading intentionally or unintentionally on the job or in the community.

Breakfast
Friday, June 10, 2011
8:00 AM- 9:30 AM

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