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Press Release: Business Alliance Rally 2012 Lends Support to Alzheimers NC

Rabu, 18 April 2012

Join local businesses in support of Alzheimers North Carolina at Women's Power Networking "Business Alliance Rally 2012” vendor and business expo in Raleigh, NC May 19th.


Raleigh, NC (April 18, 2012): The Women's Power Networking  (WPN) "Business Alliance Rally 2012" is offering area business owners the opportunity to exhibit their company's products and services at their 4th annual networking and vendor event. The B.A.R. expo will take place on May 19, 2012, from 10am – 5pm at the McKimmon Center located at 1101 Gorman Street on the NCSU campus in Raleigh. A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit Alzheimers North Carolina, a 501(C)3 non-profit organization.(http://www.alznc.org)

A significant lead-generating resource for businesses, the expo offers business owners and their representatives the opportunity to network with more than 100 exhibitors and 1000 attendees.

“It’s a great place for B2B and B2C networking,” said Vicki Parks, the 2012 Rally co-chairperson. “The Expo showcases a variety of businesses in one location enabling the public as well as other businesses to see what types of products and services are available locally.”

Designed to be part expo and part business education event, the Rally accomplishes both by providing a spacious exhibitor floor along with 10 Spotlight Speakers leading breakout sessions, and a "Meet the Media” Luncheon.

Parks went on to say, “This is a great way for businesses to promote who they are, what they have and how they can help solve problems. Exhibiting at live events is one of the most effective strategies to meet and talk with potential customers in a relaxed environment.”

Marilyn Shannon, co-founder of Women's Power Networking added, “Each year we choose a non-profit organization to receive a portion of the proceeds. This year we selected Alzheimers North Carolina to benefit from the expo because it was a favorite charity of Sallie Matlack, a much loved founding member of WPN, who passed away in October.  All of the exhibitors and speakers are local business owners who take pride in giving back to the community."

The Business Alliance Rally is intended for everyone. It provides a chance for businesses to network with one another, sell their products and services, learn how to be more successful, and expand their alliances; fulfilling the promise of Women's Power Networking: "Alliances for Business–Alliances for Life."

Businesses, non-profits and organizations interested exhibiting should visit www.WPN-BAR.com as tables, booths and corner booths are filling up fast. Businesses and individuals do not have to be affiliated with Women's Power Networking to exhibit, lead a breakout session or attend the expo.  Admission tickets are only $10. Discounts are available for multiple ticket purchases.

About Women’s Power Networking (WPN)
Founded originally as Coffee and Contacts in 2007, Women's Power Networking "Alliances for Business - Alliances for Life" is a growing, national women's business referral network. WPN is the umbrella organization for monthly Power Lunches, the Women Executives Roundtable and the after hours networking event, Cocktails and Contacts. Weekly Coffee and Contacts chapter meetings offer women a positive environment to grow personally and professionally.  The WPN Speakers Bureau arranges professional keynote and business speakers for conferences, business meetings, retreats or galas. Visit: http://www.WomensPowerNetworking.com

About Alzheimer's North Carolina, Inc.:
Alzheimer's North Carolina, Inc. is a tax-exempt 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation dedicated to providing education, support and services to patients, their families, health care professionals and the general public while raising awareness and funding for research for a cause(s), treatment, prevention and cure for Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. The organization was founded at Duke University in 1980 and relocated to Raleigh in 1985. Additional information is available at http://www.alznc.org. 


Media Contact:
Eileen Batson
BGMPR
919.413.2318     

PRESS RELEASE: Raleigh’s Business Alliance Rally 2012 Spotlights Industry Experts to Lead Breakout Sessions at Expo

Kamis, 05 April 2012

Women’s Power Networking’s annual event features breakout sessions with local business owners and entrepreneurs at the WPN Business Alliance Rally May 19thbusiness expo.


Raleigh, NC (April 5, 2012): On May 19th Women’s Power Networking will present their fourth annual business expo. This year, the day-long Business Alliance Rally 2012, has assembled a group of outstanding industry experts to lead sessions in the breakout tracks.

“We are excited to offer a great selection of breakout sessions. The speakers are outstanding,” said Leslie Flowers, breakout session coordinator for the Rally.

The first round of spotlight speakers include:
  • Bill Davis, Owner, Team Nimbus of North Carolina. His timely business growth topic isOpportunities not Conversion is the Name of the Game”  
  • Sherrie Wilkolaski, Founder and President of Author's Boutique will cover “Authors Crash Course to Publishing”
  • Geanine Thompson, CEO of Live Your Personal Legend will present “Answering the Call to Adventure: Your Life Purpose Awaits!”
  • Honey Beth Wiggs, Certified Health Coach at Take Shape for Life will speak to achieving optimal health in her talk “Are You as Healthy as You Think?”
  • Clare Luffman, Owner, Dream Unlimited will coach attendees on “Common Mistakes of Running an In-Home Business
  • Danielle Cooley, Financial Advisor at Edward Jones. Her topic is “Invest In Yourself First, You Are Worth Every Penny.”

The annual business expo offers a balance of shopping, networking, learning and fun. Re-named the “Business Alliance Rally,” the event underscores how by building alliances in business and in life everyone succeeds.  The “Rally” is the organization’s premier business event of the year and is anticipated to attract over 1000 attendees.

The 2012 expo will be held Saturday, May 19th at the McKimmon Center on the North Carolina State University Campus, 1101 Gorman Street in Raleigh, from 10am–5pm.

To apply to register for an exhibitor space or to be a Breakout Session Spotlight Speaker go to http://www.wpn-bar.com/

Tickets are on sale now for admission to the Business Alliance Rally and the “Meet the Media Luncheon” at http://WPN-Business-Alliance-Rally-Tkts-2012.eventbrite.com/. Group discounts are offered.

Sponsorship opportunities are currently available. For more information on sponsorships contact Marilyn Shannon at marilyn@powerofdialogue.com.

About Women’s Power Networking (WPN)
Founded originally as Coffee and Contacts in 2007, Women's Power Networking "Alliances for Business - Alliances for Life" is a growing, national women's business referral network. WPN is the umbrella organization for monthly Power Lunches, Women Executives Roundtable and the after hours networking event, Cocktails and Contacts. Weekly Coffee and Contacts chapter meetings offer women a positive environment to grow personally and professionally.  The WPN Speakers Bureau arranges professional keynote and business speakers for conferences, business meetings, retreats or galas. Visit: http://www.WomensPowerNetworking.com

Media Contact:
Eileen Batson
Batson Group Marketing and PR
919.413.2318

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Press Release: Raleigh’s Business Alliance Rally Accepting Applications for Exhibitors and Spotlight Speakers

Senin, 26 Maret 2012

Women’s Power Networking invites Triangle area business owners and reps to exhibit and be breakout session speakers at their annual business expo. The day long Business Alliance Rally will be held at the McKimmon Center Saturday, May 19, 2012.

Raleigh, NC (March 26, 2012): Celebrating its 4th year, the Women’s Power Networking (WPN) annual business expo offers a balance of shopping, networking, learning and fun. Re-named the “Business Alliance Rally”, the event underscores how by building alliances in business and in life everyone succeeds.  The “Rally” is the organization’s premier business event of the year and is anticipated to attract over 1000 attendees.

“Exhibiting at live events is one of the most effective strategies to meet prospects as it gives business owners many advantages over other forms of marketing,” said event co-chair Vickie Parks. She went on to say, “this year’s event is twice the size of previous years with hundreds of exhibitors, nine breakout sessions and a ‘Meet the Media Lunch and Learn’.”

Co-chair Melissa Reynolds added, “We know from our prior expos that everyone who participates—from exhibitors, sponsors, and volunteers to attendees, experiences a sense of empowerment by being involved. The 2012 Rally is a true celebration of businesses and communities coming together to honor their commitment to the betterment of the Triangle.”

The 2012 expo will be held Saturday, May 19th at the McKimmon Center on the North Carolina State University Campus, 1101 Gorman Street in Raleigh, from 10am–5pm.

To apply to register for an exhibitor space or to be a Breakout Session Spotlight Speaker go to http://WomensPowerNetworking.com

Tickets are on sale now for admission to the Business Alliance Rally and the Lunch and Learn at http://WPN-Business-Alliance-Rally-Tkts-2012.eventbrite.com/. Group discounts are offered.

Sponsorship opportunities are currently available. For more information on sponsorships contact Marilyn Shannon at marilyn@powerofdialogue.com.

About Women’s Power Networking (WPN)
Founded originally as Coffee and Contacts in 2007, Women's Power Networking "Alliances for Business - Alliances for Life" is a growing, national women's business referral network. WPN is the umbrella organization for monthly Power Lunches, Women Executives Roundtable and the after hours networking event, Cocktails and Contacts. Weekly Coffee and Contacts chapter meetings offer women a positive environment to grow personally and professionally.  The WPN Speakers Bureau arranges professional keynote and business speakers for conferences, business meetings, retreats or galas. Visit: http://www.WomensPowerNetworking.com

Media Contact
Eileen Batson
Batson Group Marketing and PR
919.413.2318
Eileen@BGMPR.com 

MEDIA RELEASE: North Carolina Central University (NCCU) Taps YellowWood Group CEO Olalah Njenga To Keynote At School of Business Global Speaker Series Launch

Selasa, 20 Maret 2012

Award-winning marketer and business owner, Olalah Njenga to  present “Set Yourself Up for a Breakthrough” as the inaugural topic for NCCU School of Business launch of Global Speakers Series on March 22, 2012

Raleigh, NC (March 20, 2012): North Carolina Central University’s School of Business is focused on preparing their students for success and global leadership in the 21st century. In choosing Olalah Njenga as the keynote speaker to launch the School of Business Global Speakers Series on March 22nd, the school recognizes Njenga’s reputation as a respected thought leader in the business community and as a champion for women through her civic endeavors.

Njenga, known for her matter-of-fact presentation style, will share one of her signature messages “Set Yourself Up for a Breakthrough” with students, faculty and members of the Triangle business and civic communities.  Njenga remarks, “I’m thrilled to kick off the Global Speaker Series. It is an incredible honor and deeply humbling to be chosen.  My keynote discusses the elements of a breakthrough and how facing each day by asking a simple, yet powerful question can ignite your breakthrough in a way you never imagined. I’m looking forward to sharing this message. ”

A complimentary breakfast will be served from 7:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. in the Banquet Hall of NCCU’s W.G. Pearson Cafeteria.  Njenga’s presentation will begin at 8:15 a.m. A meet-and-greet and Q&A session will follow. Advanced RSVP is required via email to: globalspeakersseries@nccu.edu.

The Global SpeakersSeries is important to the school’s overall mission of preparing students to compete in a global marketplace and building a foundation for future career success.


About Olalah Njenga
The author of 37 What Were They Thinking Moments in Marketing, Olalah has been spotlighted on Forbes.com, Fox News and Small Business Trends. She’s a passionate small business champion who writes a column for Carolina Business Connection and is a featured expert in the 2012 Woman’s Advantage calendar. Olalah serves on several business advisory boards and is a two-time Top 50 Catalyst Entrepreneur award winner, a two-time International Stevie® Women In Business award finalist and was named a Women Extraordinaire for seeing her company to record revenue growth. Information about Olalah’s upcoming events and speaking engagements are at www.Olalah.com. For information about her company’s marketing consulting solutions, please visit www.YellowWoodGroup.com.

About The NCCU Dean’s Global Speakers
The NCCU Dean’s Global Speakers Series is an outgrowth of university’s 2020 Strategic Plan and aims to increase retention and graduation rates, enhance academic distinction and distinctiveness and foster community engagement. Each Speakers Series forum will include roundtables and provide an opportunity for students to interact one-on-one with leading business professionals and entrepreneurs. Led by Dean D. Keith Pigues, the NCCU School of Business offers six undergraduate degrees, as well as an MBA program for working professionals, including three specialized degrees. The school prepares students for success and global leadership in the 21st century.

Media Contacts
For Olalah Njenga, please contact:
Eileen Batson, Batson Group Marketing and PR
919.413.2318

For North Carolina Central University, please contact:
Darlene Laws
919.530.6458
DLaws@nccu.edu

MEDIA RELEASE: Triangle Ladies Power Lunch Taps Award-winning Business Woman Olalah Njenga To Speak At February Event

Selasa, 14 Februari 2012

An inspiring message called “The Power of One” is the focus of Olalah Njenga’s talk at the February 15th  Triangle Ladies Power Lunch. Njenga will share how the scenes of your life offer clues to inspiring others.


Raleigh, NC (February 13, 2012): After leaving a violent marriage to raise two kids with no money, no job and no plan, Njenga knows that the power of one person can inspire and uplift the human spirit. Today, Njenga runs a successful marketing consulting firm in Raleigh, but shares that when the scenes from your life change the trajectory of your life path; you need someone to help you discover the truth of who you were really meant to be.

Triangle Ladies Power Lunch founder Carrie Peele outlines the reason for selecting Njenga to speak, [we] “select a woman in the area who has blazed her own trail and found great success along the way. By offering wisdom, insights, and a bit of humor, all of our keynote speakers ensure that our attendees leave feeling inspired and uplifted!”

Njenga, referred to as “a 5’ 3” powerhouse in a pair of pumps”, has broken a fire code or two with record attendance and is expected to draw a crowd with her inspiring keynote theme.  The February 15th event is at North Ridge Country Club and begins at 11:30am with shopping at vendor displays. Lunch is included with registration.  The event is open to the public. Tickets ($35 per person) are available at: http://www.TriangleLadiesPowerLunch.org.  Peele donates a portion of the proceeds to Raleigh-based non-profit, Pretty In Pink Foundation.

“People need to know that they matter. As long as we share this journey of the human experience, each of us has a responsibility to illuminate the best in one other.”Njenga remarks about her keynote message.



About Olalah Njenga:
The author of “37 What Were They Thinking Moments in Marketing”, Olalah has been spotlighted on Forbes.com, Fox News and Small Business Trends.  She’s a passionate small business champion who writes a column for Carolina Business Connection and is a featured expert in the 2012 Woman’s Advantage calendar.  Olalah serves on several business advisory boards and is a three-time Top 50 Catalyst Entrepreneur award winner, a two-time International Stevie® Women In Business award finalist and was recently honored with a Women Extraordinaire award for seeing her company to record revenue growth. For Olalah’s upcoming events and speaking engagements, visit www.Olalah.com. For information about her firm’s marketing consulting solutions, visit. www.YellowWoodGroup.com.

Media Contact
Eileen Batson
Batson Group Marketing and PR
919.413.2318

Sites To Make Your Life Easier and More Fun

Rabu, 08 Februari 2012

At our monthly Women’s Power Networking Women Executives Roundtable here in Raleigh, North Carolina,     Dr. Barnsley Brown of Spirited Solutions, and attendees shared some sites they found useful.  Thought I’d share them with you! 

Let us know the sites you have found useful for business or personal use.

For your freelance and outsourcing needs

Online Video
Video advertising built for branding

Password Manager

Voice Messaging
A voice messaging service which connects you directly to someone's mobile voicemail.

This professional phone greeting prevents customers from getting frustrated when they are unable to reach you, and it provides them with the information they need to get in contact with you during regular business hours.

Info Sharing
Posterous Spaces is your personal online destination for sharing. Spaces were designed with one goal in mind – to help you share smarter. Whether you want to share videos privately with your family, post a vacation photo gallery from their iPhone to their friends on Facebook and Twitter, or write a long from post via email, we help you do it simply and more effectively.

Reminders and More

and a few of my favorites
www.DelizieDelizie.com - Fabulous and unique recipes
www.BosettiArtTile.com – Incredible artist who uses tile as her “canvas”
http://MidnightWhistler.com/ -  Non-fiction and fiction books and ebooks
www.Playdom.com – When you actually have time to play games online