Merry Neitlich

Wednesday, June 20, 2012
5:00—8:00 pm
Light snacks will be served

Location: White, Nelson & Co. LLP
2875 Michelle Drive, Suite 300
Irvine, CA 92606

• Based on proven education research from the UCLA School of Education, this interactive workshop shares the secrets of master presenters in how to increase your effectiveness in delivering captivating speeches and presentations.
• Attendees will be provided with an overview of this model and then participate in break out groups turning theory into actual practice.
• The group will leave with detailed handouts to reinforce the learning and make the appli- cation of this session easily translatable to making your next presentation more creative and memorable.

Merry Neitlich, Founding Partner, Extreme Marketing
Merry has been providing business development and marketing consulting solutions to ser- vices businesses for over 20 years. She helps companies create their unique value proposi- tion in the market place and then customize specific and measurable plans to bring in new business. Merry provides advanced training in presentation and facilitation skills, Turning Contacts into Clients and Client Feedback programs. She has BA from the Ohio State Univer- sity and a MA in Communications Skills from the University of Bridgeport.

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No one cares about your boring business. That’s how it feels sometimes, doesn’t it? To the people that hire you or buy from you, your product or service is pretty much the same as the next person’s. “Just tell me the price.” Ouch. Not anymore. Terri Langhans, former CEO of a national ad agency and marketing firm that she grew from scratch and later sold to a publicly traded Big Boy is going to pack an hour with with creative ideas, simple strategies and tangible tools you can use right away to make your marketing more effective, meaningful and memorable—no matter how big or small your budget. (Even if you don’t have a budget!)

Terri will zero in on these important marketing and referral generating areas, including “How To”:

-Distinguish your business, products and services from the competition.

-Find your points of difference no matter how much your prospects thing “you all look alike.”

-Atract better prospects and referrals, generate more sales conversations with decision makers and trigger a decision to work with, hire or buy from you, on a regular, consistent basis.

-Build and maintain momentum and focus on a daily basis, no matter how busy you are doing the voodoo you do.

You will be energized and equipped with what you need to know and what you need to do to be more focused, have more impact and generate better response from  your marketing and business development efforts.

Date & Time
Tuesday,  April 3, 2012
Registration and Networking
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Dinner Program
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Location
Hilton Irvine
Orange County Airport
18800 MacArthur Blvd.
Irvine, CA 92612
949-833-9999

Meeting Cost
Advance reservations guarantee seating.

Through 3pm Wednesday, 3/28:
$42 Members
$60 Non-members

After Wednesday, 3/28:
$52 Members
$60 Non-members

*$5 Additional walk-up fee for Members & Non-members
*Walk-ins, limited availability on a first-come, first-served basis at the door, are not guaranteed.

Menu: TBD

Vegetarian Option:
**If you would like a vegetarian meal, please request it during the registration process otherwise we cannot guarantee it will be available.

Nahid Casazza

Wednesday, May 23, 2012
5:00—8:00 pm
Light snacks will be served

Location: White, Nelson & Co. LLP
2875 Michelle Drive, Suite 300
Irvine, CA 92606

In business you have a multitude of conversations every day, and the results of these conversations can make a big difference in how successful you are. In this class we will focus on the core components of productive interactions, including:

• How to come across as persuasive, but not manipulative
• How to be clear and direct, but also friendly and approachable
• How to catch and correct the automatic assumptions that turn critical conversations into lose-lose conflicts
• How to set boundaries with customers, employees, and others who sometimes drain your energy
• How to establish a way of interacting that prevents most misunderstandings and manages the rest

As you master the core components of powerful communication, you will notice that more people say yes to you and your business, and fewer people issues drain you, so it’s easier to get things done. Join us for a fun and enlightening three hours and leave with concepts you can apply immediately.

Nahid Casazza, MBA, is founder of Aspyrre Professional Coaching Services. She works with business leaders in three key areas: (1) to drive organizational change, (2) to develop strong interpersonal skills, and (3) to navigate pro- fessional transitions. Prior to starting her business in 2001, she spent fifteen years in the high tech arena, where she was inspired by entrepreneurial leaders who provided employees the freedom to grow and develop their natural talents. From 2006 through 2008, she led the development of the Success Team Program at NAWBO (National Association for Women Business Owners) where members work together in professionally facilitated groups to accelerate their business success. From 2007 through 2009 Nahid was on the advisory board and co-taught a unique, ICF competency-based coaching program specifically designed for business leaders at Chapman University’s Extended Education Leadership Services Program.

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Date & Time
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Registration and Networking
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Dinner Program
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Location
Hilton Irvine
Orange County Airport
18800 MacArthur Blvd.
Irvine, CA 92612
949-833-9999

Meeting Cost
Advance reservations guarantee seating.

Through 3pm Wednesday, 5/30:
$42 Members
$60 Non-members

After Wednesday, 5/30:
$52 Members
$60 Non-members

*$5 Additional walk-up fee for Members & Non-members
*Walk-ins, limited availability on a first-come, first-served basis at the door, are not guaranteed.

Menu: TBD

Vegetarian Option:
**If you would like a vegetarian meal, please request it during the registration process otherwise we cannot guarantee it will be available.

Eileen McDargh is founder and CEO of the consulting firm, The Resilient Spirit. Organizations like Cisco, Novartis, Oracle, and Procter & Gamble hire her firm to teach them ways of building resilient leadership teams and workplaces.

Leadership Excellence magazine, which ranks top thought leaders in management and leadership, named Eileen to its “Excellence 100” list. Following a survey of 22,000 business professionals, the research firm, Global Gurus, named her to its list of the World’s Top 30 Leadership Professionals.

Along with her work as an organizational resiliency consultant, Eileen speaks and writes about resiliency.

As an author, Eileen has written five books, including “The Resilient Spirit: Heart Talk for Surviving in An Upside Down World” and “Work for a Living and Still be Free to Live!” In 2008, the Independent Book Publishers Association awarded her book, “Gifts from the Mountain: Simple Truth’s for Life’s Complexities,” a Benjamin Franklin Gold Award.

She and her family live in Dana Point, California.

Date & Time
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Registration and Networking
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Dinner Program
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Location
Hilton Irvine
Orange County Airport
18800 MacArthur Blvd.
Irvine, CA 92612
949-833-9999

Meeting Cost
Advance reservations guarantee seating.

Through 3pm Wednesday, 4/25:
$42 Members
$60 Non-members

After Wednesday, 4/25:
$52 Members
$60 Non-members

*$5 Additional walk-up fee for Members & Non-members
*Walk-ins, limited availability on a first-come, first-served basis at the door, are not guaranteed.

Menu: TBD

Vegetarian Option:
**If you would like a vegetarian meal, please request it during the registration process otherwise we cannot guarantee it will be available.

The economy is slowly getting better; companies are becoming more profitable and thinking about expanding. How do you climb the hill?

Whether you’re a soloprenuer who needs extra help or an employer with multiple employees, this panel will teach you how you can expand your business while making sure you’re protected.

They will answer:

What options do I have if I need help but I’m not ready for a full time employee?
How do I find qualified employees?
How do I make sure I am classifying employees vs contractors correctly?
What policies must I have for my company size?
What documentation will protect my company if I want to terminate someone’s employment?

Sheila Ivary is the owner of SIvary Consulting.

Erin Giglia is a general litigation attorney and founder and owner of Montage Legal Group.  She is a frequent speaker and has been featured in numerous publications, including being named one of OC Metro Magazine’s 2011 Top 40 under 40.

Kathy Dawson has over 28 years of staffing experience and is the owner and found of Dawson and Dawson Inc. She is a well known speaker and trainer in her industry and immediate past President of NAWBO-OC.

Rochelle Burgess has over 25 years experience in Organizational Development and HR Management and is the owner of Innovative Partners. She is an expert in helping teach companies how to protect themselves and in leadership training.

Date & Time
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Registration and Networking
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Dinner Program
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Location
Hilton Irvine
Orange County Airport
18800 MacArthur Blvd.
Irvine, CA 92612
949-833-9999

Meeting Cost
Advance reservations guarantee seating.

Through 3pm Wednesday, 2/29:
$42 Members
$60 Non-members

After Wednesday, 2/29:
$52 Members
$60 Non-members

*$5 Additional walk-up fee for Members & Non-members
*Walk-ins, limited availability on a first-come, first-served basis at the door, are not guaranteed.

Menu: TBD
Vegetarian Option:

**If you would like a vegetarian meal, please request it during the registration process otherwise we cannot guarantee it will be available.

The Ultimate Business Networking Event

Meet Thousands of Business People – All in one night!

The 9^th Annual Orange County’s Largest Mixer combines the networking power of Orange County area chambers of commerce and business organizations. Get ready to mix and mingle with professionals representing hundreds of industries and companies providing the ultimate business networking experience.

Admission: $20 Per Person

When: March 21, 2012
5 PM – 9 PM
Where: OC Fair and Event Center

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TR Garland
#1 Best-Selling Author, Speaker, & Strategist
Building The Ultimate Network

Wednesday, April 18, 2012
5:00—8:00 pm
Light snacks will be served

Location: White, Nelson & Co. LLP
2875 Michelle Drive, Suite 300
Irvine, CA 92606

• Network with quality business professionals
• Learn tactics, techniques, & strategies to DOUBLE if not TRIPLE the number of referrals you both give and receive
• Learn a simple process to find out if you are investing time in the wrong business relationships
• Learn ‘5 Steps To the Referral Process’ that’ll help you train YOUR network to pass YOU more referrals create a STEADY stream of referrals in no time
• and, in essence, “Create Referrals For Life!”

TR Garland is a local small business owner who really cares about other local small business owners. He has previously experienced the same ups-and-downs that many have had, but has since become an expert on a proven word-of-mouth marketing system that has allowed him to regain his valuable time and get a strong ROI from his networking efforts.
Many consider him one of today’s leading authorities on Business Networking and Referral Marketing because he gets his clients results. He’s the #1 Best-Selling Author of “Building The Ultimate Network” and is a consultant to top performers & entrepreneurs on creating a sustainable business strategy based on strategic and effective business networking. TR guides people to create and maintain deeper business relationships that build stronger bonds which ultimately create “Referrals for Life.”

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Pete Johnson
Marketing Strategist, VP of Sales at GigaSavvy

Wednesday, March 21, 2012
5:00—8:00 pm
Light snacks will be served

Location: White, Nelson & Co. LLP
2875 Michelle Drive, Suite 300
Irvine, CA 92606

• Examine how to promote your online platforms and integrate your website, SEO/SEM and social media presence into a cohesive and profitable whole.
• Address current web design and development standards, conversion strategies and techniques,
• Sustainable Search Engine Optimization and Pay-Per-Click strategies and “white hat” practices
• Integrating Social Media into the marketing mix.
• And, finally, introduce and delineate tracking mechanisms to determine your online ROI.

Pete is an expert marketing strategist with over 25 years of relevant, ongoing experience promoting companies, brands, products and services. He had a significant hand in the success of brands such as Armour-All, Ektalon, Arbonne International and dozens of businesses large and small. He has an MBA and attended Art Center with an emphasis in graphic design and illustration. He is currently the VP of Sales for GigaSavvy, a marketing agency with a specialty in the online environment including web design/development, SEO/SEM and Social Media.

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Location:

Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP
2040 Main Street, 14th Floor
Irvine, CA 92614
Tel: 949-760-0404
Fax: 949-760-9502

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This event is open to all new and prospective members who want to learn more about NAWBO and NAWBO-OC, that fastest growing chapter in the country.  Lean how to get involved and how to optimize your membership.  Beyond valuable connections to other women business owners, NAWBO-OC provides:

• Networking opportunities that include Monthly Dinner Meetings, Member Only Mixers, New and Potential Member Orientations, Power Partner Networking Groups and other community events
• Quality Professional Development Classes
• Leadership and management training opportunities through involvement on committees and board of directors
• Recognition for Membership Tenure and Volunteer Service to the organization.
• One-on-one Mentoring Program
• Success Team Business Support Groups
• Member discounts at the chapter’s affiliate organizations.
• The ability to showcase your media mentions on the NAWBO-OC website
• Opportunity to purchase banner advertising on the website, with a link to your website and/or email
• Online membership listing including website link and listing in the printed Remarkable Women directory
• Opportunity to exhibit your business at Member Showcase Tables at chapter Dinner Meetings.
• Opportunity to host a Members-Only Mixer at your place of business.
• So much more…

Thank you to Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP for hosting this Reception!

Attendance is by RSVP only.  Doors close and the program starts promptly at 5:30 pm.