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		<title>Who Else Markets Successfully to Your Target Group?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:20:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>smallbusinessmaestro</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Identify who successfully markets to the target group your are trying to sell to. You can learn techniques to emulate and you might be able to connect with the successful marketing business in some type of partnership. For example, a company that provides credit card processing services for small businesses might take a look at [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-1927" href="http://www.indysmallbiz.com/2010/07/who-else-markets-successfully-to-your-target-group/maestro4smallblack/"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1927" title="Maestro4smallBlack" src="http://www.indysmallbiz.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Maestro4smallBlack.jpg" alt="Maestro4smallBlack" width="125" height="126" /></a>Identify who successfully markets to the target group your are trying to sell to. You can learn techniques to emulate and you might be able to connect with the successful marketing business in some type of partnership. For example, a company that provides credit card processing services for small businesses might take a look at successful web hosting providers who are successful at saturating the comparable small business market. How do they generate prospects? How do they sell prospects? Maybe the web provider would be willing to partner in some way.</p>
<p>Please send examples of profitable use of observing, imitating, and connecting with those successfully serving similar customers.</p>
<p><em><a href="http://www.nobsindy.com/ebook"><span style="color: #0026ff;">What is the quickest way to add profit to your business?  See Chapters 1, 2, and 3 of free e-book.  Click here to access. </span></a></em></p>
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		<title>Stanley K. Lacy Executive Leadership Series</title>
		<link>http://www.indysmallbiz.com/2010/03/stanley-k-lacy-executive-leadership-series/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:52:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joel Reuter</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Stanley K. Lacy Executive Leadership Series Seeking Applicants for Class XXXV
INDIANAPOLIS -The Stanley K. Lacy (SKL) Executive Leadership Series is seeking emerging community leaders to apply for Class XXXV.  Applications are available online at www.SKLIndy.com. Applications are due on Monday, April 26.
SKL is a program of the Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce designed to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Stanley K. Lacy Executive Leadership Series Seeking Applicants for Class XXXV</p>
<p>INDIANAPOLIS -The Stanley K. Lacy (SKL) Executive Leadership Series is seeking emerging community leaders to apply for Class XXXV.  Applications are available online at www.SKLIndy.com<http://www.SKLIndy.com>. Applications are due on Monday, April 26.</p>
<p>SKL is a program of the Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce designed to help emerging community leaders become more informed about the issues and needs facing central Indiana, more motivated to get involved in addressing those issues, more connected and more effective in their service to our community. Its mission is to equip class participants with the knowledge and resources to become powerful agents of change in the community.<br />
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The program takes place from September 2010 to June 2011. Classes meet on a monthly basis.  Each class features an in-depth look at pertinent issues facing the region.<br />
Topics include education, community development, health and human services, the environment, quality of life, economic development and more.</p>
<p>Among the many benefits class members receive are the opportunities to:</p>
<p>*       Meet business and civic leaders who have had an impact on greater Indianapolis.<br />
*       Glean insight from civic leaders and decision-makers who act as &#8220;faculty&#8221; for SKL.<br />
*       Develop positive and meaningful relationships with fellow class members and the class moderator.<br />
*       Build a network of community contacts that will be helpful in future<br />
community service efforts.</p>
<p>&#8220;The SKL Executive Leadership Series is a valuable program for the city&#8217;s future leaders,&#8221; said Roland M. Dorson, Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce president and a graduate of Class XIX of the Stanley K. Lacy Executive Leadership Series. &#8220;I&#8217;d like to encourage organizations to look deep within their ranks for those who best fit the SKL program&#8217;s criteria and support these emerging leaders through enrollment in the program.&#8221;</p>
<p>Applicants are selected on the basis of professional achievement and community involvement. Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in community issues, a record of participation in voluntary community activities, occupy a position reflecting significant achievement relative to age and experience, have lived in greater Indianapolis for three or more years and be between the ages of 25 and 45.</p>
<p>Questions about the program can be directed to Linda Kirby, Program Director, at 317.464.2261 or lkirby@indylink.com.<mailto:lkirby@indylink.com.></p>
<p>About the Stanley K. Lacy Executive Leadership Series:  Formed in 1976 by the Lacy Family, the SKL program seeks to expand the ranks of community leadership by providing a broad range of emerging leaders with the knowledge and incentive to<br />
confront the needs of our community. Each year 25 central Indiana professionals are selected to participate in the program.</p>
<p>Joel P. Reuter<br />
Vice President of Communications                       </p>
<p>Linda Kirby<br />
Program Director</p>
<p>O:317.464.2220                              O:317.464.2261<br />
M:317.410.1000<br />
E:  jreuter@indylink.com</p>
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		<title>My Lunch with Heid</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 17:04:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Indy Smallbiz</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[My Lunch With Heid
By John Gifford
Publisher &#38; Editor
As I talk with Heid over lunch at the Skyline Club, he spoke of his future plans for ProVim (pronounced with long i), his web-solutions company. He is looking at the next tier of customers that need state-of-the-art website design and other web-based services.
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<p>My Lunch With Heid</p>
<p>By John Gifford<br />
Publisher &amp; Editor</p>
<p>As I talk with Heid over lunch at the Skyline Club, he spoke of his future plans for ProVim (pronounced with long i), his web-solutions company. He is looking at the next tier of customers that need state-of-the-art website design and other web-based services.</p>
<p>As in any of his endeavors, the first thing Heid (one name is sufficient) pursues is knowledge.  He is here today to do an interview with me, but he is also here to find out about the Skyline Club and its members, and how they might be a good fit for some of his upper-tier web solutions.</p>
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<p>During our discussion, Heid mentions that he started ProVim in 2005 as a means to control his own destiny and reduce job uncertainty. Prior to ProVim, Heid worked as a fabricator of race cars through computer-aided design. When he was identifying the best option for his own business, he was looking for a growth area that would make best use of his skill set: computer design and web savviness. Web-based solutions met those criteria, in addition to making the pool of potential clients larger, because he was not tied only to local companies as customers. Also, he would provide ongoing solutions to his customers and build relationships, so that there would be continuity to the revenue stream from a given customer.</p>
<p>Heid cites networking (specifically Rainmakers) and its ability to provide him crucial knowledge about how to run his business effectively as crucial to making his start-up a success. Knowing what is important to know was the place to start.  Three areas were crucial: strategic partners, branding, and sharing information with your so-called competitors.  Heid learned the value of teaming with strategic partners whose customers overlap with those your company can best serve. In Heid’s case, Lorraine Ball and her Roundpeg company, has been an ideal fit. At the present time, when customers of Lorraine’s grow into more complex website needs, she refers them to Heid. He, in turn, refers the early start-ups to her.</p>
<p>Branding, what you stand for, is something Heid points to as important in establising credibility and reliability with current and potential customers. In what may seem a counter-productive activity (it isn’t), Heid has formed a support group of other web-solution companies. None of these companies provides exactly the same set of products and services as ProVim, and the knowledge shared among them increases their likelihood of success. For instance, Heid may meet with one of these companies and go over with them their sales technique, in order to optimize his success when he pitches a branding solution for a potential new customer.</p>
<p>Heid emphasizes that the extra effort in networking paid off for him. It was after the networking meeting ended, and a few die-hards went to get something to eat after the meeting that the biggest pay-offs occurred.  Plus, a dogged determination to meet one-on-one with potential strategic partners was pivotal. Persistence, attention to detail (his web-design system contains over 200 steps), relationship-building, and doing what he says he will are Heid’s salient traits, as well as his “brand.”</p>
<p>During the recession, ProVim is going counter-current and is in a growth mode. Heid sees this difficult period as an opportunity for his company to hire quality personnel who have been let go at other companies. In addition, ProVim has purchased a web development and hosting company from Lafayette, IN and also retained several IT brokers to help find and acquire similar growth opportunities.<br />
The discussion comes back to the Skyline Club (Heid believes he’ll probably join in 2 or 3 months when he can dedicate time to fully participating in its opportunities and activities). As with any of the things he undertakes, Heid has a plan, and when he engages on a task or project he is passionate and puts his all into it.</p>
<p>As a final tribute to Heid, I’ll give the top 10 things that I have learned from Heid during my extended interview. For more detail on these topics, do a one-on-one with Heid.</p>
<p>1. Write down your vision<br />
2. Connect a person with their next big connection or referral (they will be forever grateful)<br />
3. Credibility is key &#8211; do what you say<br />
4. Hire the very best talent<br />
5. Jettison the things that weight you down<br />
6. Utilize competitors’ advice<br />
7. Thank those who believed in you<br />
8. Develop your intellectual property<br />
9. Cash flow is crucial<br />
10. Network to knowledge</p>
<p>Heid &#8211; CEO<br />
317-847-0302<br />
heid@ProVim.net</p>
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		<title>Indianapolis area Networking groups</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 19:10:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Indy Smallbiz</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rainmakers
Rainmakers is a business networking organization that provides a platform for Indiana business professionals to be more and serve more. Where are the relationships going to come from to help you grow you business in the next year? We view networking as a chance to find a relationship that will bring you an annuity stream [...]]]></description>
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<p>Rainmakers is a business networking organization that provides a platform for Indiana business professionals to be more and serve more. Where are the relationships going to come from to help you grow you business in the next year? We view networking as a chance to find a relationship that will bring you an annuity stream of  business rather than a one-time sale. We look for long-term strategic relationships.</p>
<p>Rainmakers is based on the idea of “givers gain”. We are a marketing group. Rather than passively flipping leads, we actively prospect for each other’s companies. By working with other Rainmakers we are able to offer our customers solutions that are larger in scope. We become strategic advisors to our current customers while at the same time picking up additional customers from other Rainmakers.</p>
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<p>As you build relationships with other Rainmakers, your network of contacts and potential clients will grow exponentially. The concept of the “Power Circle”  demonstrates how these relationships are the road to success. Unlike other networking groups, your power circle is not an artificially assembled entity. You choose the business relationships you wish to pursue. These stronger relationships are both more productive, and more enjoyable.</p>
<p>Core Values of Rainmakers</p>
<ul>
<li>Welcome everyone</li>
<li>Create strategic relationships</li>
<li>Hold members to a higher standard</li>
<li>Inspire members to achieve profound goals</li>
<li>Find and Recruit the next generation of Rainmakers</li>
</ul>
<p>Rainmakers began with an idea: Make Networking Fun AND Productive. Apparently we were onto something. We invite you to join the fastest growing business networking association in Indiana and discover what it can do for your business. We encourage you to attend one of many events to experience Rainmakers for yourself.</p>
<p><strong>Schedule of Events</strong><br />
Join Rainmakers<br />
For information about our organization and how we can benefit your business contact us at 1-866-375-RAIN or 317-216-6345.<br />
Website: <a href="http://www.gorainmakers.com" target="_blank">http://www.gorainmakers.com</a></p>
<p>Rainmakers AM Bloomington<br />
Wednesday, Jan. 21, 7:30a.m.-9a.m.<br />
Speaker:<br />
Location: Chapman’s 308 S. State Road 446<br />
Bloomington, Indiana 47401</p>
<p>Rainmakers AM Northwest<br />
Wednesday, Jan. 21, 7:30a.m.-9a.m.<br />
Speaker: Carolyn Rhynearson<br />
Location: El Meson 8920 Wesleyan Rd Indianapolis,<br />
IN 46268</p>
<p>Rainmakers AM At The Crossing<br />
Thursday, Jan. 22, 7:30a.m.-9a.m.<br />
Speaker: Deseri Garcia<br />
Location: Champs Americana 8711 N River Crossing<br />
Indianapolis, IN 46240</p>
<p>Rainmakers Carmel Lunch<br />
Monday, Jan. 26, 11:30a.m.-1p.m.<br />
Speaker: James Gadient<br />
Location: Ritz Charles 12156 N Meridian St Carmel,<br />
IN 46032</p>
<p>Rainmakers Bloomington Lunch<br />
Monday, Jan. 26, 11:30a.m.-1:00p.m.<br />
Speaker: Jill Harding<br />
Location: Chapman’s 308 S. State Road 446<br />
Bloomington, Indiana 47401</p>
<p>Rainmakers Main Event<br />
Tuesday, Jan. 27, 5:30p.m.-8:00p.m.<br />
Speaker:<br />
Location: Ritz Charles 12156 N Meridian St Carmel,<br />
IN 46032</p>
<p>Rainmakers AM Brownsburg<br />
Tuesday, Jan. 27, 7:30a.m.-9a.m.<br />
Speaker: Teresa Ray<br />
Location: Boulder Creek Dining 1551 N Green St<br />
Brownsburg, IN 46112</p>
<p>Rainmakers South Advance Orientation &#8211; PLEASE<br />
RSVP &#8211; 866-375-7246<br />
Thursday, Jan. 29, 11:30a.m.-2p.m.<br />
Speaker: Kelly Thrasher<br />
Location: Carrabba’s Italian Grill 4690 Southport<br />
Crossing Dr Southport, IN 46237</p>
<p>Rainmakers AM Westfield<br />
Friday, Jan. 30, 7:30a.m.-9a.m.<br />
Speaker: Chris McEvoy<br />
Location: The Bridgewater Club 3535 East 161st<br />
Street Westfield, IN 46060</p>
<p>Rainmakers AM Greenwood<br />
Friday, Jan. 30, 7:30a.m.-9a.m.<br />
Speaker: Scott Emmett<br />
Location: Greenwood Community Center 100<br />
Surina Way Greenwood, IN 46143</p>
<p>Rainmakers AM Kokomo<br />
Tuesday, Feb. 03, 7:30a.m.- 9a.m.<br />
Speaker: Jeff Wilcox<br />
Location: Half Moon Restaurant &amp; Brewery 4051 S<br />
Lafountain St Kokomo, IN 46902</p>
<p>Rainmakers South Lunch<br />
Wednesday, Feb. 04, 11:30a.m.-1p.m.<br />
Speaker: Serina Kelly<br />
Location: Carrabba’s Italian Grill 4690 Southport<br />
Crossing Dr Southport, IN 46237</p>
<p>Rainmakers AM Avon<br />
Wednesday, Feb. 04, 7:30a.m.-9a.m.<br />
Speaker: Michelle Burton<br />
Location: On the Border 10299 E US Highway 36<br />
Avon, IN 46123</p>
<p>Rainmakers Rewind &#8211; Bloomington After Hours<br />
Thursday, Feb. 05, 5:30p.m.-7p.m.<br />
Speaker: Jim Doering<br />
Location: Chapman’s 308 S. State Road 446<br />
Bloomington, Indiana 47401</p>
<p>Rainmakers AM Fort Wayne<br />
Thursday, Feb. 05, 7:30a.m. &#8211; 9a.m.<br />
Speaker:<br />
Location: Biaggi’s Restaurant at Jefferson<br />
Pointe 410 W. Jefferson Blvd. Fort Wayne,<br />
IN 46802</p>
<p>Rainmakers Columbus Lunch<br />
Friday, Feb. 06, 11:30a.m.-1p.m.<br />
Speaker: Leah Jackman-Wheitner<br />
Location: Comfort Inn 2485 Jonathan Moore<br />
Pike Columbus, IN 47201</p>
<p>Rainmakers AM Fishers<br />
Friday, Feb. 06, 7:30a.m.-9a.m.<br />
Speaker: Jason Randlett<br />
Location: The Ram &#8211; Fishers 12750 Parkside<br />
Dr. Fishers, IN 46038</p>
<p>Rainmakers North Advance Orientation -<br />
PLEASE RSVP 866.375.RAIN<br />
Tuesday, Feb. 10, 11:30a.m.- 2p.m.<br />
Speaker: Howard Bienstock<br />
Location: Ritz Charles 12156 N Meridian St<br />
Carmel, IN 46032</p>
<p>Rainmakers AM Plainfield<br />
Tuesday, Feb. 10, 7:30a.m.-9a.m.<br />
Speaker: Amy Woodall<br />
Location: Chateau Thomas Winery 6291<br />
Cambridge Way Plainfield, IN 46168</p>
<p>Rainmakers AM Noblesville<br />
Tuesday, Feb. 10, 7:30a.m.-9a.m.<br />
Speaker: Dave Schoenenberger<br />
Location: Mudsocks Grill 14741 Hazel Dell Xing<br />
Noblesville, IN 46062</p>
<p>Rainmakers UnCorked<br />
Wednesday, Feb. 11, 5:30p.m.-9p.m.<br />
Speaker: Tiffany Mullen<br />
Location: Manhattan Restaurant 3902 E 82nd<br />
Street Indianapolis, IN 46240</p>
<p>Rainmakers AM East<br />
Wednesday, Feb. 11, 7:30a.m. &#8211; 9a.m.<br />
Speaker: Nathan Pfahler<br />
Location: Damon’s Grill / Holiday Inn 6990 E.<br />
21st St. Indianapolis, Indiana 46219</p>
<p>Rainmakers AM Southport<br />
Thursday, Feb. 12, 7:30a.m.-9a.m.<br />
Speaker: Neil Richmund<br />
Location: Fireside Brewhouse 997 E County<br />
Line Rd Greenwood, IN 46143</p>
<p>Rainmakers AM Southwest<br />
Friday, Feb. 13, 7:30a.m.-9a.m.<br />
Speaker: Steve Scalph<br />
Location: Damon’s Grill 5802 Flight School<br />
Road Indianapolis, Indiana 46221</p>
<p>Rainmakers AM Broadripple<br />
Friday, Feb. 13, 7:30a.m.-9a.m.<br />
Speaker: Brian Graham<br />
Location: The Riviera Club 5640 N Illinois St,<br />
Indianapolis, IN 46208</p>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce</strong></span></h3>
<p>The Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit, member-based organization founded in 1890 by Colonel Eli Lilly and a group of Indianapolis business leaders. The Chamber is the voice of progress and improvement for the central Indiana business community.</p>
<p>Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce<br />
Chase Tower<br />
111 Monument Circle, Suite 1950<br />
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204<br />
Phone : 317-464-2222<br />
Fax : 317-464-2217<br />
Website: <a href="http://www.indychamber.com" target="_blank">http://www.indychamber.com</a></p>
<p><strong>Schedule</strong><br />
Jan. 23 MSI: Optimizing Your Supply Chain<br />
In An Ever-Changing World IUPUI Campus<br />
Center</p>
<p>Feb. 12 Green Street &#8211; Energy Conservation<br />
for Your Business Citizens Energy Group</p>
<p>Feb. 19 IPL Power Networking Breakfast<br />
Wolfgang Puck Catering at the IMA</p>
<p>Feb. 26 Business After Hours with Carmel<br />
Chamber of Commerce Ritz Charles at The<br />
Monon Center East</p>
<p>Mar. 5 Breakfast with the Chamber<br />
President Hoaglin Fine Catering</p>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Indiana Business Network</strong></span></h3>
<p>BENEFITS</p>
<ul>
<li>IBN meets weekly in each chapter’s location.</li>
<li> Businesses of all types and sizes are represented.</li>
<li>No strict attendance requirements.</li>
<li>Members can move around and visit other Chapters and attend their meetings.</li>
<li>No referral fees or commissions for business connections and/or leads.</li>
<li>Opportunity to practice your company pitch to interested members at each meeting.</li>
<li>Monthly special event gatherings to further promote IBN networks (usually free to IBN members).</li>
</ul>
<p>More benefits coming soon&#8230;</p>
<p>Website: <a href="http://www.indianabusinessnetwork.com/benefits.html" target="_blank">http://www.indianabusinessnetwork.com/benefits.html</a></p>
<p>IBN Broad Ripple, Tuesday mornings at 9:30<br />
am, Flanner &amp; Buchanan Funeral Home, Downstairs<br />
Community Room, 1305 Broad Ripple Avenue,<br />
Indianapolis</p>
<p>IBN Greenwood, Tuesdays at noon, Greenwood<br />
Office Suites, 1st Floor Conference Room, 3209 West<br />
Smith Valley Road, Greenwood</p>
<p>IBN Carmel, Wednesdays at 10:00 am, Grape<br />
Inspirations Winery, 1307 South Range Line Road,<br />
Carmel</p>
<p>IBN Zionsville, Thursdays at 10:00 am, Old National<br />
Bank, Community Conference Room, 385 South Main<br />
Street, Zionsville, IN</p>
<p>IBN Castleton Thursday at 11:00 am, E.F. Marburger<br />
Flooring Gallery, 9999 Allisonville Road, Fishers, IN</p>
<p>IBN Geist Chapter, Thursdays at noon, Old<br />
National Bank in Geist, 9901 Fall Creek Road,<br />
Community Conference Room</p>
<p>IBN Indy-East Chapter, Thursdays at noon, Lone<br />
Star Steakhouse &amp; Saloon, 10087 East Washington<br />
Street, Indianapolis</p>
<p>IBN Fishers I Chapter, Fridays at 11:00 am, I<br />
Fishers Office Suites, 1st Floor Conference Room,<br />
11650 Lantern Road, Fishers</p>
<p>IBN Fishers II Chapter, Fridays at noon, II<br />
Fishers Office Suites, 14074 Trade Center Drive,<br />
Fishers, Indiana</p>
<p>IBN Indy-West, Wednesdays at noon, Rick’s Cafe<br />
Boatyard, 4050 Dandy Trail, Indianapolis, IN 46254</p>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Confluence</strong></span></h3>
<p>Confluence Networking, LLC, a largely volunteer organization, has been established to serve Indianapolis professionals in such a way that creates an atmosphere conducive to bringing together Indianapolis’ premier business talent for networking, exposure, education, and relationship building.</p>
<p>At the core of Confluence you’ll find a passionate leadership team of highly-networked individuals all focused in their own businesses on growth strategies centered around their target clients which are mid-to-large sized businesses in the Midwest.<br />
Website: <a href="http://www.indyconfluence.com" target="_blank">http://www.indyconfluence.com</a></p>
<p><strong>North Network, Jan 28, 3 p.m.</strong><br />
Manhattan Restaurant at 86th &amp; Dean</p>
<p>Jan. 28, Confluence will launch its North Network which will be in usual Confluence structure, with two differences. The educational component which will kick off this month as a panel discussion with the advisory board and will typically alwlays surround topics relative to online social networking and social media along with corporate blogging strategies. The event will be somewhat abbreviated allowing for 60-minutes of education and 60-minutes of networking.</p>
<p><strong>Downtown Network, Feb 10, 3 p.m.</strong><br />
45 Degrees at Mass Ave &amp; College<br />
Download to Outlook<br />
Purchase Ticket To Event<br />
February’s event is like none other. Confluence will be a series of round-table sessions all going on at the same time, starting at 3 p.m. Expect a full-house, with lots happening during the first educational hour, as well as the last two hours of open networking. When you purchase your ticket in Confluence’s store you will asked to select a session. There are only 10 seats per session, they will fill up fast, so register early.</p>
<p>Session Code: 210A<br />
Todd Williams, Express Employment<br />
Professionals<br />
Vicki Whitney, Gannet<br />
Topic: Outsourced Strategies<br />
Overview: Discussion surrounding Outsourced Strategies.</p>
<p>Session Code: 210B<br />
Lorraine Ball, Roundpeg<br />
Erik Deckers, Deckers Marketing<br />
Topic: Public Relations<br />
Overview: Discussion surrounding Offline PR, print media, TV and Radio along with online media, with blogging and reaching other bloggers</p>
<p>Session Code: 210C<br />
Vicki Perry, Advantage Health Solutions<br />
Topic: Business Climate &amp; Indy Economy<br />
Overview: Vicki will speak freely about the condition of the economy and how its impacting the business world in Indy. Plan for Q&amp;A and Vicki will share her ideas on how you can make the most out this economy for your business.</p>
<p>Session Code: 210D<br />
Darrin Gray, All Pro Dad<br />
Topic: Strategic Sports Philanthropy<br />
Overview: Why do so many organizations choose to forge marketing partnerships with philanthropic and sports organizations? Darrin Gray will share key lessons learned from his involvement with All Pro Dad, a national organization co-founded by Colts Head Coach Tony Dungy to encourage fathers to get better connected to their kids via the Play of the Day email, All Pro Dad’s Day monthly chapter meetings and annual NFL All Pro Dad stadium events, and more.</p>
<p>Session Code: 210E<br />
David Anderson, Double Take Software<br />
Topic: Human Resources<br />
Overview: Join us for a spirited conversation on current H.R. topics.</p>
<p>Session Code: 210F<br />
Samuel A. Julian, Julian Financial Group<br />
Adam Cmejla, Waddell &amp; Reed<br />
Topic: Investing in Today’s Economy<br />
Overview: J Addressing these questions:<br />
What is Dollar Cost averaging in the market? Where is the Market headed in 2009? Am I saving enough for Retirement?</p>
<p>Session Code: 210G<br />
Hazel Walker, Relationship Strategies<br />
Institute<br />
Ron Sukenick, RonSukenick.com<br />
Topic: Strategic &amp; Relational Networking<br />
Overview: Getting more people to refer business to you requires more strategic relationships.</p>
<p>Session Code: 210H<br />
Albert Schinazi, Integrative Solutions<br />
Topic: The Triple Bottom Line &#8211; A Sustainable<br />
Strategy for Sustainable Business in a Changing Economy<br />
Overview: There are dozens of ways companies of all sizes can reduce their environmental footprints, save money, earn consumer trust and stakeholder confidence, comply with government regulations, be prepared for new market opportunities, and boost efficiency and productivity.</p>
<p>Session Code: 210I<br />
Aaron Prickle, Lushin<br />
Topic: Selling in a Down Economy<br />
Overview: Lots of Q&amp;A about Selling in today’s economy.</p>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>BNI Indiana Chapter</strong></span></h3>
<p>Benefits of Membership</p>
<ul>
<li> Increased exposure to many other people and businesses.</li>
<li>Substantially increased referrals.</li>
<li>Tools to network more effectively, including an orientation CD giving the “Formula for Success” in BNI, a badge, a vinyl card holder to carry members’ business cards, referral slips, marketing materials for your chapter and much, much more.</li>
<li>Participation in up to 52 networking meetings per year.</li>
<li>Bi-monthly newsletters with educational material on networking, public speaking, and business.</li>
<li>Participation in business tradeshows (where you’ll have an opportunity to market your chapter and your business).</li>
<li>Free periodic workshops on networking.</li>
</ul>
<p>And much, much more!!!<br />
Hazel M. Walker<br />
hazel@bni.com<br />
Office: (317) 891-0355<br />
Fax: (317) 894-8733<br />
11716 Brocken Way<br />
Cumberland, IN 46229<br />
Official Website: http://www.bni-indiana.com</p>
<p><strong>Schedule</strong><br />
Achievers Network &#8211; Brownsburg<br />
Meets: Thursday, 7 a.m.<br />
At: Hampton Inn &amp; Suites<br />
41 Maplehurst Dr.<br />
President: E. Jay Crum 317 299-3003</p>
<p>Avon Plus<br />
Meets: Thursday, 7 a.m.<br />
At: Avon Town Hall<br />
US 36 West of State Road 267<br />
President: Victor Ruthig 317 272-9829</p>
<p>Captured Fortune, Fishers<br />
Meets: Wednesday, 7:30 a.m.<br />
At: Delaware Township Government Building<br />
9090 E. 131st. Street<br />
President: Larry Eckert 317 585-7800</p>
<p>Chain Reaction, Indianapolis<br />
Meets: Thursday, 11 a.m.<br />
At: Fleming’s Steak House<br />
8487 Union Chapel Rd.<br />
President: Jamie Chowning 317 845-5051</p>
<p>Excellence in Networking, Fishers<br />
Meets: Tuesday, 12 p.m.<br />
At: American Legion<br />
9091 E. 126th St.<br />
President: Denise Praul 317 845-1267</p>
<p>Fast Trackers, Indianapolis<br />
Meets: Thursday, 7:30 a.m.<br />
At: Abuelo’s<br />
5910 W. 86th St.<br />
President: Benjamin Pidgeon 317 874-4616</p>
<p>Fortune Chapter, Indianapolis<br />
Meets: Wednesday, 7 a.m.<br />
At: Le Peep’s &#8211; Union Chapel Rd.<br />
8487 Union Chapel Rd.<br />
President: Christine Ross 317 208-6200</p>
<p>Friends for Fortune, Fishers<br />
Meets: Thursday, 7:15 a.m.<br />
At: Delaware Township Government Building<br />
9090 E. 131st. Street<br />
President: Douglas DeShong 317 818-8847</p>
<p>Givers Gain, Carmel<br />
Meets: Tuesday, 7:15 a.m.<br />
At: Ted’s Montana Grill &#8211; Carmel<br />
14490 Clay Terrace Blvd., Suite 100A<br />
President: Dave Cremeans 317 875-8030</p>
<p>IBC, Indianapolis<br />
Meets: Wednesday, 7 a.m.<br />
At: Le Peep’s &#8211; W. 86th St.<br />
2258 W. 86th St.<br />
President: Heidi Kline 317 580-9867</p>
<p>Keystone Lunch, Indianapolis<br />
Meets: Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.<br />
At: Logan’s Roadhouse<br />
4825 E. 82nd St.<br />
President: Curt Alexander 765 437-8048</p>
<p>Lunch Bunch, Indianapolis<br />
Meets: Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.<br />
At: Fleming’s Steak House<br />
8487 Union Chapel Rd.<br />
President: Doug Williams 317 402-9664</p>
<p>Net Moore (Pioneers of Success), Mooresville<br />
Meets: Thursday, 7:30 a.m.<br />
At: Mooresville Library<br />
220 W. Harrison<br />
President: Reed Fish 317 241-2422</p>
<p>Net Work Plus, Fishers<br />
Meets: Thursday, 11:30 a.m.<br />
At: Delaware Township Government Building<br />
9090 E. 131st. Street<br />
President: Anthony Montarsi 317 770-6006</p>
<p>Network Masters, Carmel<br />
Meets: Thursday, 7 a.m.<br />
At: Shapiro’s Deli<br />
918 S. Rangeline Rd.<br />
President: Scott Biggs 317 733-0600</p>
<p>Networking In Business, Indy<br />
Meets: Wednesday, 7 a.m.<br />
At: MCL Cafeteria &#8211; East Street<br />
3539 S. East St.<br />
President: Louise Ray 317 787-0239</p>
<p>Networking Unlimited, Greenwood<br />
Meets: Thursday, 11:30 a.m.<br />
At: Greenwood Community Center<br />
100 Surina Way<br />
President: Jeff Houk<br />
317 807-0607</p>
<p>North Chapter of BNI, Indianapolis<br />
Meets: Thursday, 11:30 a.m.<br />
At: MCL Cafeteria &#8211; Township Line Road<br />
86th and Township Line Road<br />
President: Marshall Byers 317 405-5654</p>
<p>Platinum Producers, Indianapolis<br />
Meets: Tuesday, 7:15 a.m.<br />
At: Blue Crew Sports Grill<br />
7035 96th St.<br />
President: Lorraine Abney-Bishop<br />
317 587-1876</p>
<p>Ripple Effect, Indianapolis<br />
Meets: Tuesday, 7 a.m.<br />
At: The Riviera Club<br />
5640 N. Illinois<br />
President: Jennifer Baron<br />
317 205-1055</p>
<p>Seize The Day, Fishers<br />
Meets: Thursday, 11:00 AM<br />
At: Fallcreek Community Center<br />
11565 Brooks School Rd.<br />
President: Nate Blume<br />
317 842-5100</p>
<p>Shared Vision, Indianapolis<br />
Meets: Thursday, 7 a.m.<br />
At: DeVry University &#8211; First Floor Conference Room<br />
9100 Keystone Crossing &#8211; first floor conference room<br />
President: Lisa Summerour<br />
317 270-8669</p>
<p>South Side Business Connection, Greenwood<br />
Meets: Tuesday, 7 a.m.<br />
At: Old Country Buffet<br />
Southern Plaza Shopping Center 4200 S. East St.<br />
President: Pete Martin</p>
<p>Sunny Money, Noblesville<br />
Meets: Wednesday, 7:00 AM<br />
At: Culvers &#8211; Noblesville<br />
557 Westfield Rd.<br />
President: Lance Wonderlin<br />
317 587-0291</p>
<p>The Producers, Indianapolis<br />
Meets: Thursday, 7:00 AM<br />
At: The Sterrett Center<br />
8950 Otis Ave. &#8211; Ft. Harrison<br />
President: Steve Hannah<br />
317 255-2178</p>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Smaller Indiana</strong></span></h3>
<p>Smaller Indiana makes creative people and innovative ideas easier to find. This is the place for you to share your ideas and engage with Indiana’s most creative and  inspired souls&#8230;working together to build community,culture and commerce.<br />
<a href="http://www.smallerindiana.com" target="_blank">http://www.smallerindiana.com</a></p>
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