Upcoming Programs Preview

Well the pressure is on to beat last year's lineup of Dinner Meeting programs. Can it possibly be done? Mark the dates of the upcoming Dinner Meetings - which will be held at the Merrill Lynch Conference Center on Scudders Mill Road - to find out!

Here's just a sampling of what's to come:

1. Strategic Alliances and Alliance Building Are you confused about how to create strategic alliances? Is it really worth all the effort? Find out if building informal strategic partnerships could work for your business - and how to begin the process. It's easier than you think!

2. Power Networking At a loss for words when you enter a room, but you KNOW you're supposed to network? Learn how to do speed networking and refine your elevator speech for impact. Practice in the working session that will hone your power networking skills.

3. Good Business Planning for the New Year Successful businesses PLAN for success! Start your new year off right with shortcuts and sound advice to keep your business on track AND profitable.

4. Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Are you "in the know" about the latest marketing techniques that even small businesses can use with great results? This panel discussion will cover everything from niche marketing and branding to permission marketing and Internet marketing. Come and ask YOUR burning questions!

5. Holiday Party Extravaganza!! Our annual holiday event with vendors galore (many of them our own NJAWBO Mercer members), fabulous food, and a wonderful array of door prizes. Last year EVERYONE was a winner! Come and network in this relaxing, well-attended evening of camaraderie!

Many other interesting and useful topics are currently being considered, as well as a joint chapter meeting with the Middlesex Chapter. But there's still time for YOUR input. If you have suggestions, questions or comments, please send an email to Susan Guarneri at Resumagic@aol.com or call 609-771-1669.