Target Marketing Seminar
Date & Time: 5/14/2008 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Host:Northern RI Chamber and Every Company Counts
Location:NRI Chamber Office 6 Blackstone Valley Place Ste. 301 Lincoln, RI
Who are your best customers? Where should you direct your marketing activities? Where and how should you allocate your advertising and promotional efforts?
Target marketing provides direction for all of your sales activities, and guidance for other aspects of your overall operational planning. It helps you make the most efficient use possible out of your scarcest resources, time and money. Target marketing helps you to understand specifically what needs to be done to reach your objectives. It is both a planning and an action tool. The process is straightforward. Plan what needs to be done, then implement the specific activities needed to turn these plans into reality.
Target marketing provides a simple, direct and effective eight-step process to help identify those segments of the market most apt to become your customers. Once identified, developing the rest of your marketing strategy becomes much easier and guides your other operational planning. The customers themselves then help to define these other aspects. Success here is not a matter of spending a lot of money or even requiring sophisticated staff. It is instead the result of careful application of some basic principles. These are principles, which a small firm or a single operating department (SBU) today can apply with sometimes even greater benefits than a larger company. A customer orientation and small size allows a clear focus on needs satisfaction and great flexibility to change when the circumstances change.
The cost to attend this seminar is $45.00 for Chamber members and $65.00 for non-members. This event is co-sponsored Every Company Counts Please note: The Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce has a 24-hour cancellation policy. Attendees will be fully charged for this class in the absence of a 24-hour cancellation notice.
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Making Better Use of Your Time
Date & Time: 5/14/2008 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Host:Central RI Chamber of Commerce
Location:Slade's Ferry Business Center 3280 Post Road Warwick, RI
Making Better Use of Your Time
presented by Bill Lovett, Lovett Associates
Wednesday, May 14th
Registration & Coffee 8:45 a.m. Program 9:00 a.m. - Noon
$25 Members (pre-registered, pre-paid)
$40 Non-Members or Pay at the Door
•Member Special•
3 or more employees from the same company $60
(pre-registered/pre-paid)
Slade's Business Center, 3280 Post Road, Warwick
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Time is the most precious resources. Yet we battle daily to make the best use of it. You don't need to struggle anymore. If you want to get more work done in less time with less stress, then this is the seminar for you. Learn how to get two more hours of work done without working longer.
 Bill Lovett, Lovett Associates
Bill Lovett, is an Executive Coach and President of Lovett Associates. For the past twenty years he has specialized in helping people move themselves or their businesses from where they are to where they want to be. He has accomplished this by focusing on goal achievement, personal accountability, and measurable results. |
ADA Employment Updates
Date & Time: 5/15/2008 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Host:RI Governor's Commission on Disabilities and RI Business Leadership Network
Location:Sheraton Airport Hotel 1850 Post Road Warwick, RI
For event questions, requests for accomodations or alternative format, please call Vicki at 401-456-8092. |
Free Small Business Workshop: The Business Accelerator
Date & Time: 5/19/2008 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Host:US SBA, SCORE, ECC and Secretary of State
Location:Hampton Inn 2100 Post Road Warwick, RI
In Honor of National Small Business Week
Marketing – Sales – Finance – Management
Where will your business be in three to five years? Are sales development and expense management priorities? Marketing is expensive.Public relations are unpredictable. Are profits not as high as you like?
Interested in discovering what more can be done to proactively manage your business for greater success?
Then join us for “The Business Accelerator” Workshop, where you’ll learn:
1.The Top Ten Pitfalls of Running a Small Business
2.Tax Management That Will Save You Money
3.Pricing Strategies to Retain Customers & Grow Margins
4.The Secret Formula of the 1,000 Top Businesses
5.Marketing Strategies That Will Triple Your Probability of Success
6.How to Get Clients Coming to You When They’re Ready to Buy More
7.Relationship Management Secrets for Being “Top of Mind”
8.New Business Development Strategies that Create the Best, Qualified Prospects
9.How to Eliminate “Unpaid Consulting” in the Business Development Process
10.How to Maintain Accountability for Business Development
Join Lucier, CPA, Engage Marketing, Inc. and Sandler Sales Institute for One of Their Free Workshop Sessions. For registration and information please call 273-1215. |
Futurallia Quebec 2008 13th International Small Business / Canada -May 20-22
Date & Time: 5/20/2008 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Host: Futurallia Quebec 2008
Location: Quebec City, Canada
Are you a small to medium-sized business seeking global strategic, commercial and technological alliances? Then don't miss Futurallia Quebec 2008! The RIEDC is organizing the State of Rhode Island's participation in Futurallia. Travel just north of the border to access prospective business partners from around the world!
Event highlights:
• Up to 12 business meetings per participant (30 minutes each)
• 25 countries represented
• Over 1,000 business leaders
• International seminars
• Interpreting service
• Experts Village and International Village exhibition
• Receptions
• All-inclusive package includes 3 nights accommodations and meals ($1,150 for all-inclusive package. Other options: $895 for second participant; $795 without accommodations; $895 spousal program. Airfare and taxes not included. Prices quoted in Canadian dollars).
More Information / Application:
Maureen Mezei, International Trade Director, RIEDC 401.278.9136
Additional Information:
http://www.futuralliaquebec2008
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Marketing Your Business in a Sluggish Economy
Date & Time: 5/20/2008 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Host:Every Company Counts and Secretary of State's First Stop Business Information Center
Location:RI Economic Development Corporation 315 Iron Horse Way Ste. 101 Providence, RI
Marketing Your Business In A Sluggish Economy
presented by Bob Martinelli, Emerging Media LLC & Bob Salvas, The Allied Group
by Every Company Counts and Secretary of State's First Stop Business Information Center
8:30 a.m. Registration 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Program
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Get more clients than you can handle! Increase your business by shifting your focus. Technology is changing the way we do business. Develop a system that will automate your “keep in touch” strategy creating an endless stream of clients and generate referrals.
Come enjoy a cup of hot coffee and some fresh pastry while participating in this informative, fun and interactive seminar.
You’ll learn:
• How to wisely use technology tools that can help you execute your “keep in touch” and marketing strategies
• How to use Gratitude Marketing
• Which marketing strategies do and don’t work and why
Discover a marketing system that saves time, money, attracts customers and generates referrals. Register Today! Call 278-9174 or scarrera@riedc.com to save your seat today! |
Free Small Buisness Workshop: The Business Accelerator
Date & Time: 5/21/2008 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Host:US SBA, SCORE, ECC and Secretary of State
Location:Hampton Inn 965 Douglas Pike Smithfield, RI
Marketing – Sales – Finance – Management
Where will your business be in three to five years? Are sales development and expense management priorities? Marketing is expensive.Public relations are unpredictable. Are profits not as high as you like?
Interested in discovering what more can be done to proactively manage your business for greater success?
Then join us for “The Business Accelerator” Workshop, where you’ll learn:
1.The Top Ten Pitfalls of Running a Small Business
2.Tax Management That Will Save You Money
3.Pricing Strategies to Retain Customers & Grow Margins
4.The Secret Formula of the 1,000 Top Businesses
5.Marketing Strategies That Will Triple Your Probability of Success
6.How to Get Clients Coming to You When They’re Ready to Buy More
7.Relationship Management Secrets for Being “Top of Mind”
8.New Business Development Strategies that Create the Best, Qualified Prospects
9.How to Eliminate “Unpaid Consulting” in the Business Development Process
10.How to Maintain Accountability for Business Development
Join Lucier, CPA, Engage Marketing, Inc. and Sandler Sales Institute for One of Their Free Workshop Sessions. For registration and information please call 273-1215. |
The Disney Keys to Excellence
Date & Time: 6/6/2008 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Host:South Kingstown Chamber of Commerce
Location:Sheraton Providence Airport Hotel 1850 Post Road Warwick, RI
The South Kingstown Chamber of Commerce Welcomes The Disney Keys to Excellence. Join the Disney Institute as it showcases best practices and philosophies from the world reowned Walt Disney World ® Resort. Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about "the business behind the magic". Introduction Video and register today! |
Emerging Women in Business - Early Registration ends May 15th!
Date & Time: 6/12/2008 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Host:RI Coalition for Minority Investment And Center for Women & Enterprise
Location:Rhode Island College (RIC)
Emerging Women in Business Annual Conference 2008
"Seeds for Success"
Fee: $15 by May 15
Reg Fee: $30 after May 15
Keynote Speaker:
Sandra Ruiz-Desai, Desai Communications, Inc
Workshops:
Financial Management, Business Planning, Venture Capital Options, Strategic Growth
Register online at: www.emergingwomen.biz
About Keynote Speaker:
Sandra Ruiz-Desai’s entrepreneurial career began 27 years ago when she co-founded Slideffects, Inc., in the basement of her house. Slideffects, Inc., now doing business as Desai Communications, has grown into a multi-million dollar business serving Fortune 500 corporations nationwide. They provide branding services such as fleet graphics, corporate décor, and trade show displays. Desai Communications was awarded the honor of Minority Business Enterprise Award 2006 by the Connecticut Minority Business Development Council and is among the top growing minority businesses by DiversityBusiness.com. Sandra is a member of the Women Presidents’ organization, WBENC and the Connecticut Minority Business Council, as well as a noted motivational speaker for the Strife Program in Hartford, CT.
Conference Hosted by Rhode Island Coalition for Minority Investment and Center for Women & Enterprise.
More information:jnin@midcri.com - 401.351.2999 Ext. 20 - http://www.emergingwomen.biz
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Emerging Women in Business- Un Evento para Mujeres en Negocios
Date & Time: 6/12/2008 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Host:RI Coalition for Minority Investment And Center for Women & Enterprise
Location:RI College-600 Mt. Pleasant Avenue Providence, RI 02908
"Cosechando Para el Exito" es el tema de la conferencia Anual de Mujeres en Negocios 2008
Esta conferencia provee a las participantes información y recursos que le ayudaran a dar el próximo paso en su desarrollo personal y profesional.
La entrada a la conferencia seran $15 dólares para todos los que se matriculen antes del 15 Mayo;
despues de esta fecha seran $30 dólares.
La conferencia se llevara a cabo el día 12 de Junio, y consiste de dos series de talleres; una conferencista principal, quien será Sandra Ruiz-Desai (Desai Communications); y un evento de Networking. También habrá refrigerios sin costo adicional.
A parte de los talleres, las participantes tendrán la oportunidad de obtener información acerca de las organizaciones en la comunidad e instituciones financieras."
Esta conferencia es organizada por “Center for Women & Enterprise”, Y “Rhode Island Coalition for Minority Investment”.http://www.emergingwomen.biz/
Para mas informacion llamar al 401.351.2999 Ext. 20 o enviar un correo a: jnin@midcri.com
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Que Necesita Hoy para que su Negocio sea Exitoso?
Date & Time: 9/22/2008 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Host:Secretaria del Estado de Rhode Island & Every Company Counts
Location:Crowne Plaza Hotel Warwick, RI
El gobierno le abrirá las puertas de nuevo en este gran evento “We Mean Business”. El proximo 22 de Septiembre. Donde agencias federales, estatales, y locales así como organizaciones y recursos no lucrativos estarán reunidos este día en un solo lugar, para darle la oportunidad de interactuar con ellos y aprender como ellos pueden impactar su negocio en Rhode Island. ¡Este Evento es Completamente Gratis!
Usted recibira informacion acerca de temas fundamentales para el funcionamiento de su negocio, entre ellos:
- Plan de Negocio
- Registrar su Negocio
- Financiamiento
- Licencias y Permisos
- Mercadeo
- Sanidad & Salud
- Impuestos & mucho más…
¡Ademas tendrá acceso a una variedad de expertos en negocios sin costo alguno y la oportunidad de darnos sugerencias para servirle mejor!
Para mas información o para registrarse, usted puede llamar al: 401 278-9115, enviar un correo a ccardozo@riedc.com o simplemente visitar la pagina en el Internet: www.WeMeanBusinessRI.com
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2nd Annual We Mean Business Expo
Date & Time: 9/22/2008 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Host:Secretary of State and RI Economic Development/Every Company Counts
Location:Crowne Plaza Hotel Warwick, RI
The Second Annual We Mean Business Expo is an unprecedented event in Rhode Island. On September 22, 2008 don't miss this unique opportunity for the entrepreneur to discuss issues that impact their business and/or to acquire information that they will need to start, grow or improve their business experience in Rhode Island.
We Mean Business is a joint venture of the Secretary of State’s First Stop Business Information Center and Every Company Counts, an initiative of the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation. The mission of We Mean Business is to connect Rhode Island Business Owners with local, state, and federal regulators as well as to non-profit resources that impact business. For one day in one place, you can interact with every agency you need to start or grow your business.
Business owners will be given a customized "tour" of the expo floor to ensure that they connect with the agencies that impact their specific business. Workshops will be held throughout the day as well as a special area to interact with area consultants. Get the answers you need!
We Mean Business will have follow-up event throughout the year and will continue to reach out to the business community to help shape those events.
For more information, registration and agenda of events please visit www.WeMeanBusinessRI.com. If you are a state, federal or local agencies or non-profit agency interested in exhibiting, please contact Kelly Carello, First Stop Business Information Center at 401-222-2185. For general information, contact Sherri Lynn Carrera, Every Company Counts at 401-278-9174 or 1-888-384-9704.
We look forward to seeing you at We Mean Business! |
