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Wednesday, 21 October 2009
SPEAKERS: 
 
Craig Wiggins - Keystone Technical:
~ Creating & managing your technology plan
            Technology gets old, breaks, business & home situation changes
            Saves $$$
~  Desktop life 4-6 years.  With complicated programs - decreases life.  Laptop life 3-5 years.  
~  Include your technology firm in working out a plan.  They help to address your needs and goals on where you are and where you want to go.
Good referral: small to medium businesses desiring a business-focused technology firm.
 
John Ralston - Sitecats Web Development:
~  Sitecats creates the web site with client's input, then trains client to maintain the web site
~  Working with the Joomla system over 3 years
~  Offers 6 hour course to clients to learn the contact management software 
~  Customer service (live person) from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Website:  www.sitecats.com
Good referral:  Anyone needing a web site or web site support
 
OTHER BUSINESS:
We will be voting for a treasurer in the beginning of November.  If interested in this position, please contact Craig Wiggins, President.

UPCOMING EVENTS: 
October 24th - Harleysville Parade
October 25th - Beef & Beer at the Reliance to benefit breast cancer awareness
October 29th - Indian Valley Chamber Breakfast
November 1st - Manna On Main Street Fund Raiser Benefit
November 4th - Indian Valley Chamber Maximizing Your Membership
December 13th - Lansdale Theatre Works Fund Raiser
 
Other BNGroups:
Monday
Collegeville Business Networking Group 8:00 - 9:00 am
Collegeville Diner
290 Main Street Collegeville
Contact Barbara at 610-489-6881 
Cost is $10.00 for Breakfast. 
Visit http://www.collegevillenetwork.com  for more information. 

Tuesday
Quakertown Business Networking Group 7:30-8:30 am
Karlton Café, 
310 W. Broad St. Quakertown
Contact Tracy McGovern This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  
Cost is $10.00 for Breakfast. 

Wednesday 
Phoenixville Business Networking Group 7:45 -9:00 am
PJ RYAN’S 
231 Bridge St. Phoenixville. 
Cost of breakfast is $12

 
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Tuesday, 20 October 2009

SPEAKERS:

 

Julie Booz - Yoli:

~ Drinks on the shelf - boiled, processed with all thegood nutrients gone.

~ USA - obesity problem is sugar.  40-80 grams of sugarin most drinks.

~ Artificial sweetners - get them out of your diet. Not good for you.

~  Caffine is addictive.

Yoli - not chemically treated.  Freeze dried. 100%natural flavoring.  Sweetened with Stevia (plant)

Check out her website for more information:  www.mydrinkblast.com

Good referral for Julie:  Anyone looking to improvewhat you put in your body. Tastes like Tang.

 

Dawn Harvey - Lansdale Theatre Works:

~ The Miser - March 26 & 27 and April 9th & 11th.

~ Goal is to bring socially relevant theatre ranging fromclassical to contemporary plays to audiences of all ages.

~ They are a 501c3 non-profit arts organization

~  The Miser will be casting professional actorsand director of the highest calibur.  You will be entertained.

Dawn has performed professionally in New York andPhiladelphia among many other avenues (Saturday Night Live), being involved intheatre most of her life.

The plan is to offer 2-3 plays each year, includingclassical and contemporary.

December 13th will be a book reading/fund raiser at theLansdale Center for Performing Arts 3 p.m.

How to get involved:  attend performances, purchasetickets for holiday gifts, sponsorships, join Facebook group and spread theword, Twitter.

Website:  http://lansdaletheatre.org

Good referral for Dawn:  Anyone looking for a greatevening out locally, inviting others along.

 

UPCOMING EVENTS:

October 17th - International Handicap Divers "DiveIn" Festival

October 20th - Senior Resource Network Seminar

October 21st - Peter Becker Senior Expo & Health Fair

October 21st - Gold Star Launch Party

October 24th - Harleysville Parade

October 25th - Beef & Beer at the Reliance to benefitbreast cancer awareness

October 29th - Indian Valley Chamber Breakfast

November 1st - Manna On Main Street Fund Raiser Benefit

November 4th - Indian Valley Chamber Maximizing YourMembership

December 13th - Lansdale Theatre Works Fund Raiser

 

Other BNGroups:

Monday

Collegeville BusinessNetworking Group 8:00 - 9:00 am

Collegeville Diner

290 Main Street Collegeville

Contact Barbara at 610-489-6881

Cost is $10.00 for Breakfast.

Visit http://www.collegevillenetwork.comfor more information.

Tuesday

Quakertown Business NetworkingGroup 7:30-8:30 am

Karlton Café,

310 W. Broad St. Quakertown

Contact Tracy McGovern This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Cost is $10.00 for Breakfast.

Visit http://www.qbng.org

Wednesday

Phoenixville BusinessNetworking Group 7:45 -9:00 am

PJ RYAN’S

231 Bridge St. Phoenixville.

Cost of breakfast is $12

Visit (http://www.pbng.org

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 20 October 2009 )
 
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Tuesday, 20 October 2009

SPEAKERS:

 

Greg McGovern - Edward Jones:

~ Where are you financially today?  Meet with Greg toget a baseline of your current investments.

~ Financial advisors ask questions. What are your long-termgoals?  What are your short-term goals?

~ Greg will show you how to reach your goals.

Set up an appointment with him to discuss your options.

Edward Jones is the largest broker firm in number ofoffices.

They are located in the U.S., UK and Canada.

 

Alyson Wentz - Geiger Promotional Items:

~ Gifts - everyone likes to receive gifts.  Clientsappreciate them.

~ Many options t get the right gift for the right client.

#1 gift right now is the recyclable tote bags, padfolios,pens.

You can purchase any quantity from Alyson.  The largerthe quanitity you save $$$.

See Alyson for the many options of gifts for your clients!!

Order early for Christmas.

 

Shared Ideas to help each other'sbusinesses:  Call each other for one-on-ones.  Have alist of members to use as you go about your business, recommending othermembers in the group.  Reach out to others you haven't seen in awhile.  Give out the IVBNG business cards to spread the word.

 

UPCOMING EVENTS:

October 17th - International Handicap Divers "DiveIn" Festival

October 20th - Senior Resource Network Seminar

October 21st - Peter Becker Senior Expo & Health Fair

October 21st - Gold Star Launch Party

October 24th - Harleysville Parade

October 25th - Beef & Beer at the Reliance to benefitbreast cancer awareness

October 29th - Indian Valley Chamber Breakfast

November 1st - Manna On Main Street Fund Raiser Benefit

November 4th - Indian Valley Chamber Maximizing YourMembership

 

Other BNGroups:

Monday

Collegeville BusinessNetworking Group 8:00 - 9:00 am

Collegeville Diner

290 Main Street Collegeville

Contact Barbara at 610-489-6881

Cost is $10.00 for Breakfast.

Visit http://www.collegevillenetwork.comfor more information.

Tuesday

Quakertown Business NetworkingGroup 7:30-8:30 am

Karlton Café,

310 W. Broad St. Quakertown

Contact Tracy McGovern This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Cost is $10.00 for Breakfast.

Visit http://www.qbng.org

Wednesday

Phoenixville BusinessNetworking Group 7:45 -9:00 am

PJ RYAN’S

231 Bridge St. Phoenixville.

Cost of breakfast is $12

Visit (http://www.pbng.org

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 20 October 2009 )
 
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Friday, 18 September 2009

SPEAKERS:

One Life One Chance/Justina:

~ Justina lost her son, Ronnie Powell, October 13, 2008 to prescription drugs

~ One Life One Choice:

Ø  brings awareness of prescription and over-the-counter drug abuse

Ø  Educates parents and others concerning this community-wide crisis

Ø  Provides a forum for resources for parents and kids.

Ø  Provides real stories of hope for individuals and families experiencing the pain of abuse and recovery

Ø  Addicts - "Can't get help until you admit you have a problem."

 

Ø  AWARENESS WALK AND FORUM - Saturday, September 19th 10 am - 2 pm Souderton Community Park

o   Many speakers sharing how this has effected loved ones

Ø  Facebook group:  "onelifeonechance Souderton/Telford

Ø  Justina 215-256-0901 or 215-896-3043

 

SPECIAL NOTE: Help needed (basket donations and decoration ideas) for IVBNG's booth at the Indian Valley Business Expo. See Alyson Wentz.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

September 19th         Awareness Walk and Forum for prescription and OTC drug abuse 10 am - 2 pm Souderton Community Park

September 24th           Joint Chamber Luncheon "Going Green" Indian Valley Country Club 11:30 am - 2:00 pm

September 25th           Geiger Expo at Franconia Heritage 10 am - 2 pm

September 29th           Harleysville Savings Bank Mixer - Ridge Pike & Township Line Road, Royersford 5:00 - 7:00 pm

October 4th                 Ken Crest Relay for Life Team hosting a Basket Bingo

October 7th                 Indian Valley Chamber of Commerce - Indian Valley Restaurant Tasting Festival $35 IV Country Club

October 8th                 Indian Valley Chamber Business Expo

October 21st               Peter Becker Senior Expo & Health Fair

 

Other BNGroups:

Monday  Collegeville Business Networking Group 8:00 - 9:00 am  Collegeville Diner

290 Main Street Collegeville

Contact Barbara at 610-489-6881

Cost is $10.00 for Breakfast.

Visit http://www.collegevillenetwork.com for more information.

 

Tuesday  Quakertown Business Networking Group 7:30-8:30 am  Karlton Café,

310 W. Broad St. Quakertown

Contact Tracy McGovern This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Cost is $10.00 for Breakfast.

Visit http://www.qbng.org

 

Wednesday Phoenixville Business Networking Group 7:45 -9:00 am PJ RYAN’S

231 Bridge St. Phoenixville.

Cost of breakfast is $12

Visit (http://www.pbng.org)

 

Jean Wieder

Business Services Specialist

Harleysville Savings Bank

(215) 256-7611

"Your Trusted Financial Partner"

 

 

 
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Monday, 23 February 2009
The Indian Valley Business networking Group meets promptly at 11:30 am every Wednesday at The Reliance Inn.  Lunch is just 12.00.  Cost to join is $20 per year.  Attendance is not required - but to realize the greatest benefits - regular attendance is suggested.  Only members in good standing will be allowed to give a full ten minute presentation and have their information listed in the marketing materials such as this website, the brochure, poster, or any other use.

The purpose of IVBNG is to network and promote each others' business through education and building relationships.  Membership is open to all businesses in the region.

Last Updated ( Monday, 15 February 2010 )
 

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