516Ads.com - Welcome, Savannah's, You Asked For It , Intelligent Office, Koobface, BUSY WEEK, Panera, Sole Sister's, Mama Mia’, Mac’s & Madison’s, LEARN ♥, spread the word!!!, Quote ...
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Hello everyone. Happy Sunday!!! Spring is here!!!  LOTS of events, LOTS of info, LOTS of new sponsors, BIG WEEK coming up, hope to see you @ Savannah's, and the contracts have been signed: Wednesday May 12 - The People vs. The Economy 2010!!!  Details to follow, Let’s get to it ...

Welcome & Thanks ...

Thanks to the support of the LI business community 516Ads.com & 631Ads.com keeps growing and growing! We would like to welcome our newest sponsors ... Real Estate/ Business Broker (networker extraordinaire) Gail Gladstone - GailGladstone.com, Health Insurance Benefits pro - Brian Eskin - B2 Wealth Consultants, Inc. - 516-336-6300 x29, Holistic Mental Health Therapist - Eugenia E. Karahalias, LCSW-R, CASAC, CCH UnleashYourFullPotentialNow.com & Eco-Real Estate Broker - Bill Maynard suffolkecobroker.com. Gail, Brian, Eugenia & Bill, thank you for your business/ support. We appreciate the opportunity to network and promote your services. 
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Quick links to Newsletter Highlights:

Upcoming 516Ads.comEvents & Mama Mia' Info ...
blog.516ads.com/2010/03/20/516adscom--savannahs-mama-mias-macs-steakhouse--madison-steak-house-events-.aspx

This Week @ Panera, THIS WEEK'S: Networking Events, Seminars, Fundraisers ...
blog.516ads.com/2010/03/20/516adscom--this-week--panera-busy-week-networking-events-seminars-fundraisers-.aspx

New Sponsors, Sole Sister's, Quick Hits, Quality Info, Quote ...
blog.516ads.com/2010/03/20/516adscom--new-sponsors-sole-sisters-fundraiser-quick-hits-quirky-info-quality-quote-.aspx
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Let's Make It A Great One ...

516Ads.com& 631Ads.com/ FREE Networking Night
Wednesday March 24, 2010 6 - 8PM
Savannah's - SavannahLounge.com 
1900 Hempstead Turnpike
East Meadow, NY 11554


516Ads.com & 631Ads.com will be back @ Savannah's - SavannahLounge.com. In addition to a night of quality networking, we'll be collecting board games and arts & crafts supplies for the Hempstead Boys & Girls Club - hbgclub.org summer camp program. Executive Director Wayne Redman and theHBGC team do great work with the kids and theycould use our help. 516Ads.com & 631Ads.com  is proud to promote & support their efforts!!! Thanks to event sponsors JPMorgan Chase Business Banker Jacques Jourdan - 516-355-2671,  Lloyd Gutin - 1800GOTJUNK.com, Exclusive Buyer's Agent Ira Freireich - BestBuyerBroker.com. Send Out Card's Steve Cochrane - GreetingCards.li, JR Orenstien - State Farm Broker/Owner JROrenstein.com & Bonnie Halbridge - Felberbaum, Halbridge & Wirth - Personalinjury.li for their support. Thanks to Savannah's for their hospitality. Great people, FREE food, excellent networking, worthy cause ... hope to see you there!
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Did You Know??? ...

Long Islander Steve Maraboli Earns United Nations Award. 
Taking a look at the list of previous winners ... quite an accomplishment!!! 

Port Washington resident Steve Maraboli was the recipient of the 2010 United Nations Award for Global Leadership in Helping Humanity presented to him by Orphans International World-Wide. Steve, a graduate of Paul D. Schreiber HS, is an author, speaker, radio show host, and TV personality. His company, A Better Today, has education, scholarship, disaster relief, professional and empowered woman programs all across the United States as well as in 46 other countries. Past winners of this prestigious award include: President Clinton, Mayor Bloomberg, Bill and Melinda Gates, John Glenn, Oprah Winfrey, Paul McCartney, and Angelina Jolie amongst others. Thanks to Marlene, founder of Motivateus.com for the info.
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Facebook/ Youtube Virus: Koobface ...

Yes it is true. The virus is called Koobface and computer/web pro Gary D'Angelo - PremiumTechnologySolutions.com tells us what to look out for: One method by which the Koobface virus spreads is via e -mails and posts that appear to be messages sent by friends or contacts from social networking sites such as Facebook and MySpace. The messages typically include invitations to view video clips. when the recipients click on the provided links, they are taken to a counterfeit YouTube web site and informed that they ... For more visit …  premiumts.com/blog/?p=129

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Quick Hits ...

Teresa Ward - TeresasFamilyCleaning.com appeared on HGTV's 'Extreme Makeover-Home Rules' ..... Brett Harrison Jewelers, Director of Development CANDICE GOODHEART will be dancing Sunday, April 11th, 2010 in an effort to raise funds for Coalition Against Child Abuse & Neglect (CCAN) Please consider becoming a sponsor, contact Candice - candy@BrettHarrisonJewelers.com516-398-7305 for details ..... Looking for Savings? - Savings.li ,..... Need A Repair? - Repairs.li ..... Looking for a Networker? - Directory.li ..... Latest Networking News - Blog.516Ads.com ..... Support our sponsors, shop locally!!!

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Smart Stuff/ Intelligent Office ...

More people than ever work from home. Yet, sometimes you need a office/meeting facility, sometimes you need the administrative support, Roger Kahn's - Intelligent Office - virtualofficegc.com has it all! It's one of the best resources available for small business and entrepreneurs. In addition to smart, efficient business tools, Intelligent Office holds seminars/ info sessions on how to better your business!

Here's one for you:

Introduction to Email Marketing
Monday, March 22, 2010 12:00pm - 2:00pm 
1225 Franklin Avenue
Garden City  (Lower Level Conference Room)

Learn about tools and strategies that can help you to grow your business and to reach your goals. Join us at our next session on March 22 at Noon. Wendi Caplan-Carroll of Constant Contact will present a seminar on EMAIL MARKETING and using Constant Contact! Wendi is a great presenter and is always engaging. RSVP a must! Please call 516-873-8880 to reserve your spot!
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This Week @ Panera ...

Panera Bread/ West Babylon 
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 8AM @ Panera Bread - 1025 West Montauk Highway, West Babylon
Sponsored by Barbara Herd – http://bherd.healthyhometour.com  631-553-5325 

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Panera Bread/ New Hyde Park 
Thursday, March 25, 2010 8AM - 669 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park
Sponsored by Jacqueline C. McDermott - northcoast.metlife.com/index.cfm516-686-7005

NO FEES, NO RULES, Just Quality Networking!!!
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BUSY WEEK of  Networking ...

Long Island Women in Power
Fundraiser, Education, and Networking Event
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 6PM - 8:30PM
393 S. Oyster Bay Road
Plainview, NY 11803


It's Ladies Only! Join us for this longislandwomeninpower.com - North Nassau Chapter Event. In addition to a night of networking and quality info: "Re-inventing Yourself: Part I" & "Eating Healthy on the Go!” the LIWP will be collecting canned goods and non-perishable grocery items for http://rockcanroll.org/ . Members $10 (bring a guest and save $5) Non-Members $20. For more info/ RSVP, please contact Ida Nelson - 516.238.5687. Advanced Booking Online is Recommended @ longislandwomeninpower.com

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"Breakfast with the Board"
Long Island Advancement of Small Business
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 8AM - 10AM
Adelphi University
55 Kennedy Drive
Hauppauge, NY

We're looking forward to this one! Led by John Hill, the LIASB looks to ensure an environment where Long Island small business can thrive!!! They've held excellent networking events, informative seminars and on this day it's a combo of both. Members: FREE Non-Members: $15.00 For more info/ RSVP please visit liasb.com or call 516-473-7202.  Hope to see you there!

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The 'Lunch Break' FREE Networking Lunch
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 12PM - 2:00 
2110 Smithtown Avenue Suite 2
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
631-580-6036

The Lunch Break is BACK!!! Helen Zagaro's - StarPROMOZ.com new headquarters is the place. Helen teams up with Send Out Cards Steve Cochrane - GreetingCards.li to bring you the 'Lunch Break'. Simply RSVP and you get a FREE LUNCH!!! Always great people, a great spread and more important, LOTS of quality networking!!! For more info/ RSVP, please contact Helen Zagaro - 631-580-6036 for details!
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Startup Long Island Meetup
Thursday March 25, 2010 - 6:30 PM 
Mediterranean Diner
195 Bedford Avenue
Bellmore, NY 11710
COST: $5

Yvonne Bisk hosts this bi-monthly networking event. Wide variety of industries, always new faces, lots of enthusiastic entrepreneurs. They will be in the private room to the left of the main dining area. Bring a stack of your business cards (at least 50!!) For details/RSVP: meetup.com/StartUpLongIsland/
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The Long Island Way/ Meet 'n Greet
Friday, March 26, 2010 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Ronald McDonald House of Long Island
267-07 76 Ave
New Hyde Park, NY 11040

You can always hear the 'sound of networking' in the air @ Long Island Way events. Led by Donna Cariello, The Long Island Way works hard to bring business and community together. This Meet 'n Greet is a FREE event for The Long Island Way Members. Non-Members ($20.00) must be invited by a member. Tell 'em   516Ads.com & 631Ads.com sent you! For more info/ RSVP please contact Donna Cariello http://email05.secureserver.net/compose.php?sendto=Liway@optonline.net. 516.449.8402
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March Workshops, Seminars & NEW Happenings!!! ...

Seminar/ It's A New Economy ...
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.
Thursday, March 25, 2010 6:30pm-8:30pm
100 Motor Parkway, Suite 150
Hauppauge, NY 11788

Like many people today, you may be concerned about the safety of your money and protecting the life you've made. You need a fresh new look at your financial picture so you can make the decisions that are right for you. Please join us for a special event: Retirement Planning Seminar - Helping You Plan for a New Retirement Seating is limited. Reserve your seat today by calling Brian White @ 631-574-2973.
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Ladies Only/ FashionSociete.com ...
Lingerie & Lace: The Unspoken Language”
Thursday March 25, 2010 5:15PM- 6:45PM
The Hampton Inn
120 Jericho Turnpike
Jericho, NY 11753
Fee: $36.00

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Ladies Only/ FashionSociete.com ...
6 Steps to Fashionably Fitting the Voluptuous Woman”
Thursday March 25, 2010 7:00PM- 8:30PM
The Hampton Inn
120 Jericho Turnpike
Jericho, NY 11753
Fee: $39.50

Full Details: blog.516ads.com/2010/03/14/516adscom--lets-get-it-on-up-next-madison-recap-pinewood-derby-big-week-lyn-gift-shop-vasu-special-the-sexy-salad-lingerie--april-happenings-procrastination-quote.aspx
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2nd Annual Fundraiser/Party ... ridetoheal.org
Thursday March 25, 2010
Mac's Steak House - macssteakhouse.com
12 Gerard Street
Huntington, NY 11743


The Ride to Heal Foundation conducts long distance bicycle rides to raise awareness and provide funding for a variety of organizations that provide healing and support services for individuals in need in our community. On this night it's a FUNDRAISER & PARTY!!! Cost $50 per person. Beer and wine included - Hors d’oeuvers will be served. 50/50, raffles and more. THE PARTY OF THE YEAR Musicians: Jack O'Neil -saxes, Dominic Duval -bass, Tim Siciliano -guitar, Chris Covais- drums will be in the house!!! Purchase tickets in advance/ online @ ridetoheal.org Tickets will also be available at the door! For more info/ RSVP, Please contact Jack O'Neil 516 313 5787.
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PrePaid Legal Associates/ Ladies Only Networking
Tuesday March 30, 2010 6pm to 8pm
The Buccaneer Crab House
108 W. Merrick RD.
Freeport, NY (Upstairs)

They had a fantastic time the first time, so they're do it again. Prepaid Legal Associates has scheduled another Women's Relaxing Networking Event, in an effort to help the women of sales improve their pitches in business. AZIZI BILAL & his PrePaid Legal Associates team are hosting another Ladies Only night of networking! Come out, bring a friend or two and let's have a good time relaxing and helping one another. For more info/ details, please contact AZIZI BILAL 918-521-2689
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Mayoria Global/Financial Behavior Networking-Workshop
Wednesday March 31, 2010 6PM
Panera Bread
1025 West Montauk Highway
West Babylon, NY 11704


Hosted by Mayoria Global - Financial Education Services, this FREE Networking/ Seminar will discuss "financial behaviors" and other topics related to becoming financially savvy. You can expect a mixture of networking, quality info and Panera’s always a excellent setting! For more info/ details: meetup.com/Increasing-Knowledge-Creating-a-Savvier-Consumer/ or contact Cesar Garcia - MayoriaGlobal.com 631-559-8457
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April Save The Dates ...

Mama Mia's/ FREENetworking Night
Tuesday April 6, 2010 6pm - 8:30PM
3505 Veterans Memorial Highway
Ronkonkoma, NY, 11779
631-648-9146

Sponsored by Mike Cousins - State Farm/ Ronkonkoma mikeprotectsmyfamily.com, Nicholas S. Libock - LibockandAssoc.com and Jennifer & Robert LoFranco - Maid Brigade of Suffolk - suffolk.maidbrigade.com  it should be an quality night of networking. Great people, DELICIOUS food, thanks to Mama Mia' - mamamiasristorante.comfor being gracious hosts!!! Hope to see you there!
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516Ads.com& 631Ads.com/ FREE Networking Night
Monday April 12, 2010 6PM - 8PM
Mac's Steak House - macssteakhouse.com
12 Gerard Street
Huntington, NY 11743

516Ads.com & 631Ads.com will be back @ Macs Steak House, Monday April 12, 2010. Thanks to event sponsors Brian White- ameripriseadvisors.com/brian.x.white, Nicholas S. Libock - Libock & Associates LLC LibockandAssoc.com, Stephanie Ethe - Genworth Financial - stephanieetheltci.com, Sheryl R. Hecht - Prudential/Douglas Elliman Real Estate - 631-553-9593, Chesley Ruffin - The Ruffin Advisory Group - 516-848-3647 & Ron Kagan - Real Estate Mortgage Network - 516-610-4001 in addition to a night of quality networking, we'll be honoring the Long Island Advancement of Small Business (LIASB.com). Led by John Hill, the LIASB looks to inform, educate and fight for to ensure an environment where Long Island small business can thrive!!! Great people, delicious food, worthy cause, all the makings for a BIG TIME night of networking!!! Hope to see you there!
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Breast Cancer Fundraiser/ The Long Island Sole Sisters
Sunday, April 18th 2010 3pm-7pm 
Farrell's Of Brooklyn Bar and Grill
263 Higbie Lane
West Islip, NY

The Long Island Sole Sister’s invite you to a FUN-raising event ($20.00 suggested donation) Please bring NEW hats, scarves, other head-wear DESPERATELY needed by women & men Battling Breast Cancer Food, Drinks, Raffles, 50/50 Live Music 

All financial contributions will support LOCAL Breast Cancer Organizations!

LONG ISLAND "SISTERS" HELPING "SISTER" LONG ISLANDERS For more information visit everywomanmatterswalk.com/katzwalk/participantpage.asp?uid=221&fundid=78 or call Peggy Nenos Prudential Douglas Elliman 631-581-8855 x209

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516Ads.com& 631Ads.com/ FREE Networking Night
Wednesday April 28, 2010 6PM - 8PM
Madison Steak House - madisonsteakhouse.net
670 Motor Parkway
Hauppauge, NY 11788

516Ads.com & 631Ads.com will be back @ Madison Steak House, Monday April 28, 2010. Thanks to event sponsors Linda Cronin - TheOfficeConnection.com, Jo Haramis - FloorsDecors.com, Teresa Ward - TeresasFamilyCleaning.com, Maria Reitano - MarieRichardsJewelers.com, Rich Sleezer - leemylesbohemia.com & Steve La Rosa - rodanhomeinspections.com in addition to a night of quality networking, we'll be collecting supplies (details to follow) for local charity. Great people, delicious food, worthy cause, it's ALWAYS a great time @ Madison Steak House ... hope to see you there!
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Let's Kick The Media's Butt!!! ...
In a world where hate makes headlines, goodness needs to speak up!!!

LEARN ♥, spread the word!!!
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Determination Quote ...
A dream doesn't become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work.

 - Colin Powell
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Have a great day!!!
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516Ads.com& 631Ads.com
Long Island's Business/ Community Network
516-547-4018