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Hello everyone. The Long Island business community is pounding the pavement, making cold/warm calls, throwing in quality networking, tweaking their web presences and creatingLOTS of business activity!!! BIG WEEK coming up, Madison's should be a GREAT one, we have a May Preview, LOTS of events, LOTS of info, LOTS of opportunities to make things happen!!! Let's get to it ...
Making Things Happen!!! ...
After meeting with a documentary team this week, we're more inspired than ever to ignite business and promote positive happenings in the community. They were looking for doom and gloom stories; and while we're certain they can find them, we're happy and proud to report that the Long Island business community/ networking world we deal with, clearly and thankfully represents the opposite!!! We're not exactly sure why the mass media bombards us with negativity. Maybe its ratings induced, maybe it's a bad habit; our thought is even if they were 100% right, WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO ABOUT IT NOW???
It takes nothing/ very little to tell people about problems; it takes a lot more to do something about them! 'If it bleeds, it leads',that's the media's motto, don't let them fool/ dishearten you! Get out there, bust your butt and never stop working to make things happen!!!
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It's ALWAYS a GREAT TIME @ Madison's ...
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, Wednesday 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.comin addition to a night of quality networking & LOTS of business activity  , we'll be collecting supplies (women's business attire and shoes) for Women Against Violence (WAV). WAV is committed to ending the cycle of violence through education, awareness and prevention programs. All donations are accepted and appreciated, our focus is on business attire to help women re-enter the job market. Great people, delicious food, worthy cause, it's ALWAYS a great time @ Madison Steak House ... hope to see you there!
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Welcome, .LI's & Thanks ...
The events, the info, the good things happening, none of it is possible without the support of Long Island business community. 516Ads.com& 631Ads.com would like to welcome James Cruz and his team @ Premier Jewelry & Watch Repair Center -631--673-2826. Conveniently located in the Walt Whitman Mall (Bloomingdales entrance), we're proud to have them on board! We'd also like to welcome Health Insurance professional Bruce Mendelson - Mendelson & Company - 516-771-1100. Bruce likes the emails, he likes the business activity, but mostly he likes the work 516Ads.com does in the Long Island community! We couldn't do it without you Bruce, thanks for your support! Joining James & Bruce are the two latest .LI’s.... Marc Jagerman's Island Chimney, Inc uploaded Chimney.li& Keitha Rocco's DMG Marketing Group recently launched TargetMarketing.li ... James, Bruce, Marc & Keitha,thank you for your business/ support. We appreciate the opportunity to network and promote your services.
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This Week @ Panera ...
Panera Bread/ Hauppauge
Monday, April 26, 2010 8AM @ Panera Bread - 399 Nesconset Highway Hauppauge, NY 11787
Sponsored by Mike Cousins - State Farm Owner/ Broker - mikeprotectsmyfamily.com- (631) 737-3276
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Panera Bread/ Rockville Centre
Wednesday, April 28, 2010 8AM - 313 Merrick Road Rockville Centre, NY 11570
Sponsored by Jacqueline C. McDermott – http://northcoast.metlife.com/index.cfm 516-686-7005
NO FEES, NO RULES, Just Quality Networking!!!
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Oops & Quick Hits ...
Oops! Of all the names we had to spell wrong, figures it was Long Island's 'Fight for Charity' pioneer Matt Silver. Thankfully he's a nice guy, cause he can kick our butt! Sorry for the incorrect spelling Matt; but we were right about one thing ... if you're looking for a responsible, reliable limo service with a track record of excellence, contact Matt Silver's UltimateClassLimo.com 516-935-4444.
Looking for Smart, Efficient Office Space/ Tools? Contact Roger Kahn's, Champion Office Suites - virtualofficeny.com ...Check out the New Line of Financial Education Products from - MayoriaGlobal.com ...Feeling HOT! HOT! HOT! -Business is BOOMING @ TheHotTubFactory.com ... Save 15%-40% on utility bills; choose an ENERGY STAR® qualified product!- AirConditioningServices.net ...Sponsor A Ballerina /Support a Champion campaign! bridgingsustainablecommunities.com/NancyQ_email.html - nice work Nancy Quinn!!! ... Sunday May 16, 2010, it's the First Annual “Lunge For Life” Fencing Fundraiser, sponsored by the Hauppauge Rotary Club. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. Please contact 631.627.9714 or robertjwwu@gmail.com ... Family and Children’s Golf & Tennis Tournament May 20th @ The Creek Club in Locust Valley. Please contact Marisa Paladino 516-746-0350 x 364 or mpaladino@familyandchildrens.org ...
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Our Upcoming Events ...
Happy Anniversary Panera/ FREE Networking Breakfast
Collecting Bubbles, Pails & Beach Toys!!!
Tuesday May 4, 2010 8AM
Panera Bread- 1025 West Montauk Highway, West Babylon, NY
NO FEES, NO RULES, Just Quality Networking!!! 516Ads.com& 631Ads.com is proud to team up with Steve Cochrane's - Send Out Cards - GreetingCards.lito sponsor this FREE Networking Breakfast celebrating the One Year Anniversary of Panera Networking! It started in West Babylon, quickly spread to New Hyde Park, Rockville Centre & Hauppauge. Panera Bread has been a great friend to the Long Island business community. In addition to a FREE Breakfast & LOTS of quality networking, we'll be collecting bubbles, pails & beach toys for The Mark R. Harris Foundation - MarkRHarrisFoundation.org. Great people, great food, worthy cause, it should be a BIG TIME morning of networking! Hope to see you there!
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516Ads.com& 631Ads.com/ FREE Networking Night
The People vs. The Economy 2010
Wednesday May 12, 2010 6PM - 8PM
Holiday Inn Westbury - hiWestbury.com
369 Old Country Rd (Across from The Source Mall)
Carle Place, NY 11514
It's going to be a GREAT one!!! 516Ads.com& 631Ads.com Long Island's Business/Community Network proudly teams up with the Holiday Inn Westbury, event sponsors and the Long Island Networking world to kick the economy's butt!!! It's a FREE night of quality networking!!! We know it's going to be a tough battle, so we've called upon our Long Island Business Force friends for reinforcements! Thanks to event sponsors Arthur Katz - Knockoutpest.com , Matt Matza - CommandForce.com , Chris Caraisco's State Farm Insurance Office - Caraisco.com, Roger Kahn's Champion Office Suites - http://virtualofficeny.com & Marvin Soskil’s - BrettHarrisonJewelers.comfor their support. Thanks to the Holiday Inn Westbury for being gracious hosts. Great people, FREE (delicious) food, let's make it a BIG TIME night of IGNITING BUSINESS!!! Let's Get It On!!!
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IGNITING BUSINESS @ Ruby Tuesday/ FREE Networking Night
Collecting supplies for the The Mark R. Harris Foundation - Part II
Tuesday May 18, 2010 6PM
Ruby Tuesday
2120 Broad Hollow Road
Melville, NY
516Ads.com& 631Ads.com is bringing IGNITING BUSINESS to Ruby Tuesday!!! Thanks to event sponsors Virginia Paccione - Career Connection Services, Inc. - 631-539-6551, Islandwide Realty's Michele Michael - 631-245-2674, John C. Dnyprowsky - Advantage Payroll Services - liadvantage.com 516-931-8400, Morgan Stanley-Smith Barney Financial Advisor - Brandon Abbe 516-336-0792, Protection One Security Pro - Jamie Latinsky 516-845-0518 & Maria DeCicco - Margolin, Winer & Evens LLP (516) 240-4370 in addition to a night of quality networking, we’ll be collecting bubbles, pails & beach toys for The Mark R. Harris Foundation - MarkRHarrisFoundation.org. Since 2002, the Mark R. Harris Foundation has been the sole sponsor for "Kids Sail" @ The South Street Seaport. Over one hundred children and their families take part in a glorious boat trip around Manhattan. The Mark R. Harris Foundation does great work and we are proud to promote and support their efforts! IGNITING BUSINESS!!! Delicious FREE FOOD!!! EXCELLENT CAUSE!!! All the ingredients for a GREAT night of networking. Hope to see you there!
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BUSY WEEK: Events & Seminars ...
FREE Lunch & LEARN
"Don't Let Low Vision Robbed You Blind"
Monday April 26, 2010 Noon - 2PM
Sterling Glen of Roslyn
100 Landing Road
Roslyn, NY 11576
Dr. Christy Rose and Arthur Singer of Optic Masters (voted LI's #1 Optician) will discuss "Vision Loss" & demonstrate "Low Vision Visual Aids" All are welcome!!! "Don't Let Low Vision Robbed You Blind" Please RSVP 516-364-7474 Registration begins @ 11:30 AM. LEARN more at lowvisonli.com
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PRACTICE SAFE TEXT!!!/ Night of Networking
Monday, April 26, 2010 6PM
Panera Bread/ Port Jefferson
4959 Nesconset Hwy (Rte. 347)
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
In addition to a quality night of networking, if you are looking to better your text technology, save on your texting and PRACTICE SAFE TEXT!!! You don't want to miss this presentation. Meet new people, make new contacts, and bring LOTS of business cards! Space is limited. RSVP a must. Please contact Chesley Ruffin, The Ruffin Advisory Group 516-209-2717 for more information.
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Hale Storm's/ SOUTH SHORE NETWORKING MEETING
Tuesday, April 27, 2010 8AM
Imperial Diner
63 West Merrick Road
Freeport, NY
Hale Storm - FREEPORTsigns.com puts together quality networking breakfasts @ The Imperial Diner, Freeport. They mean business ... Bring business cards, literature, product samples and leads (both business/ upcoming events) to share with the group. $15 for breakfast. This is a ONE per industry group, RSVP a must; please contact Sherri 516 623 5883 for details.
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EXIT REALTY RESULTS/ FREE Networking Luncheon
Celebrating Dealmakers! Raffles, Food, Business!
Tuesday, April 27, 2010 12-2PM
1757 Merrick Ave, Suite 202
Merrick, New York 11566
This event has been a winner every time. Anna's EXIT REALTY RESULTS office is always bumbling with business. While the event is geared around Real Estate, it's open to all, including other realtors. Anna's still looking for a few more RAFFLE prizes. For more info/ RSVP please contact Anna Beigelman EXIT REALTY RESULTS - Exitreresults.com516-504-EXIT 516-504-3948
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Long Island Breakfast Club's/ Jeans & Jewels
Tuesday, April 27, 2010 6PM - ????
Eleanor Rigby’s
133 Mineola Blvd.
Mineola, NY
$35.00 per person.
Our friends at the Long Island Breakfast Club are at it again!!! They hold excellent monthly events and their evening events are ALWAYS lots of fun!!! Contest & prizes for the best western ensemble! *** Great Music from 2 Great Bands – Paradox & RockDog *** Chili Cook-off with Celebrity Chefs on Judges Panel ***Special Drinks & Snacks Reminiscent of the Ol' West *** Dancing & Great Raffle Prizes – Including a Chance to Own & Ride LIBC’s Horse, OOPSY, FOR 1 MONTH at Lakewood Stables *** Honorees from the Village of Mineola Admission: $35 includes Beer, Wine, Soda & Great Tastings ***Pay On-line: longislandbreakfastclub.org/calendar.htmlFor more info/ details on ticket sales, sponsorships and prize donations visit longislandbreakfastclub.orgor email vjanek@optonline.net
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Long Island Women in Power/ Great Co-Ed Event!!!
Tuesday, April 27th 6-8:30 PM
Huntington Verizon Wireless
340D W. Jericho Tpke.
Huntington, NY
FINALLY!!! They're letting the guys in! The Long Island Women in Power - longislandwomeninpower.com is teaming up with Vasu's Huntington Verizon (631) 470-9370 for a night of networking, info and collecting toys, puzzles, board games, play-doh, Wii games, musical Instruments, and sports equipment for Autism Rainbow www.4soar.org. Members - $10 (bring a guest and save $5) Non-Members - $20 - Presentation Topic: by Vasu Ragipani Analyzing your cell phone bill for Maximum Savings.- LIWP Education Training Topic: How to Develop a 3-Month Marketing Plan ... Sign up online - longislandwomeninpower.com or call Christina Galeo 516-640-8618 for details.
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Mary Kay Cosmetics/ Lips & Tips
Tuesday, April 27, 2010 7:30PM - 9PM
354 W Nicholai Street
Hicksville, New York 11801
It's a FREE night of beauty & networking! Its Ladies only, though men business owners are urged to send a female from their company to represent them All attendees with get a new lip look using Mary Kay Cosmetics Lip products. For more info/ RSVP please contact Mary Kay Sales Director Linda Herskowitz (516) 938-8060.
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April's Irish Business Network
Tuesday, April 27, 2010 5:30 - 8PM
La Villini Italian Restaurant
288 Larkfield Rd.
East Northport, NY 11731
With members like Tiffany O'Reilly - IslandCatastrophe.com & Laurinda Handlik, you know there's quality networking going on. Cost: $20 @ door $15 if paid in advance. FREE Admission For IBN Members. At the door, they only accept checks or cash. Cash Bar - Delicious Appetizers ... most important, quality networking. To RSVP please contact (631) 360-2727 or visit irishbusinessnetwork.org/events.htm#April for details.
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LIConnects Networking Lunch
Wednesday, April 28, 2010 12:30 PM - 2:30PM
Hauppauge Palace Diner
Details/ RSVP A MUST!!! Please contact Jan DeRobertis 631-848-3607
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Long Island Building & Facility Maintenance Show
April 28 & 29 2010 Hofstra University - Hempstead, NY
http://www.li-fm.com/
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The Ultimate Networking Event
Sponsored by Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center’s Corporate Partners
Thursday, April 29th 6 – 8 p.m.
Welwyn Preserve
100 Crescent Beach Road, Glen Cove
holocaust-nassau.org
The Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center’s Corporate Partners For Tolerance Committee Presents the Ultimate Networking Event! Hosted by an array of LI Networking groups, there should be a huge turnout! Enjoy an evening of networking, visit the beautiful Welwyn Preserve, and learn more about the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center. For more info/ RSVP, please contact Silvana Gullo silvanagullo@holocaust-nassau.orgor call (516) 571-8040 ext. 108
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Startup Long Island Meetup
Thursday April 29, 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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More May Happenings ...
The Long Island Breakfast Club
SATURDAY, MAY 1st, 2010 9:00 AM Sharp
Piccola Bussola
159 Jericho Tpke
Mineola, NY
Founded in 2006, The Long Island Breakfast Club provides advocacy, support, career and employment counseling, referrals and good old-fashioned laughter to prepare mature individuals for productive employment. Always a great atmosphere, quality connections and info. Guest Speaker: Marc Miller, Ph.D. will be discussing: “What do I really want to be when I grow up? The time to "Re-Career" is now!” ... Please bring a non-perishable food item for Rock-Can-Roll. Fee: $20. For more info/ RSVP: Please contact longislandbreakfastclub.com/-516 315-2762.
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AHA's Spring Conference
Saturday, May 1, 2010 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
10th Annual Spring Conference
John Elder Robison, Keynote
Adelphi University (Ruth S. Harley University Center)
Garden City, New York
If your life is touched by autism, you'll appreciate this conference. If you can't make it, do know that Patricia Schissel and the team at AHAny.org do excellent work providing quality information and resources. For full details on AHA's 10th Annual Spring Conference ... http://ahany.org/ev_aha.htm
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The Fortune 52/ FREENetworking Night
Monday, May 3, 2010 6PM - 8PM
Tilles Center for Performing Arts
720 Northern Boulevard
Greenvale, NY 11548
The quarterly Fortune 52 is a FREE event that honors dynamic Long Island women. Hosted by Beverly Fortune, Jed Morey & the team at LongIslandPress.com, you can expect a big crowd, to be fed well and a quality night of networking. They request you bring a non-perishable food item that will be collected by Rock Can Roll. RSVP a must. Please email Beverly Fortune - bfortune@longislandpress.com or call (516) 284-3322 to be added to the guest list.
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Suffolk Professional Group/ FREENetworking Night
Tuesday May, 4 2010 6:30 PM
VIP Billiards
724 Montauk Highway
Bayport, NY 11705
Their kickoff event last month was a success, so they're doing it again!!! The Suffolk Professional Group ™ is designed to create a professional environment for business people to network and showcase their businesses. It is open to everyone and provides a relaxed atmosphere in which to share referrals and meet new faces. So, come on out and have a great time at our next SPG meeting. For more info/ RSVP, please contact James Bonanno - AllOverLi.com631.481.9123
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The Marketing Group/ Networking Night
Tuesday, May 4, 2010 6PM - 8PM
John Harvards Restaurant
2093 Smith Haven Plz
Lake Grove, NY 11755
The Marketing Group meets once a month on the first Tuesday of each month and is made up of business professionals. The price is $25 - members and $40 - non-members in advance and $30 - members and $45 members at the door, this includes a choice of dinner entrees. The meeting runs from 6-8 pm with networking from 6-7, dinner, introductions and a short presentation. For more information/RSVP please contact 631-941-1100 for details.
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FREE Admission/Comedy Night
Friday May 7, 2010 8PM ... FREE ADMISSION to all 516Ads.com readers for a Nite of Comedy @ Monroe's, located in The Holiday Inn/ Plainview. Buy your own food and drinks! Dance and DJ following the show! A night of laughs, a night of fun, RSVP A MUST! Please contact Keith Godwin comedytogoinc.com(516)232-3222
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THN's Latin Art Show/ Mix & Mingle
Wednesday, May 12, 2010 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Mansion at Timber Point in Great River
398 Great River Road
Great River, NY 11739
Its The Hispanic Network's LATIN ART SHOW MIX & MINGLE May 12th 6-9pm at The Mansion at Timber Point. Led by Maria Morales Prieto, The Hispanic Network does a great job working with both business & community. It should be a fun night; with quality networking! RSVP a must! For more information, please call Maria at (516) 319-9576 or email TheHispanicNetwork@gmail.com.
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Synergy Multi Care Professionals/ ANNUAL GOLF OUTING
Proceeds to benefit the American Cancer Society
Tuesday May 13, 2010 - 9:30 AM Registration
Stonebridge Country Club
Smithtown, NY
Fee: $100
Sounds like a great day!!! This is a fun opportunity for golfers and non golfers who would like to network with other Dr. Specialties, Attorneys and Diagnostic Groups to enhance your practice. 9:30 registration *** 11:30 First Tee Off ***Lunch at-the-turn ***5:30 Dinner, Comedy and Prizes *** Your $100.00 tax deductible donation will help children stricken with cancer. Please make checks payable to the American Cancer Society. RSVP a must. Please contact Dr. Ronald P. Mazza, Director 516 752 –1910 rmazza@synergymulticare.com for more information.
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LIBF/ FREE REAL ESTATE WORKSHOP
Thursday May 13, 2010
11 Redwood Lane
Smithtown, NY 11787
Our friends at Long Island Business Force are putting together a Real Estate Workshop! Trusted professionals combine to answers to your questions and concerns, Join Us To Discuss • Commercial Lending • Mortgages • Reverse Mortgages • Credit Repair • Loan Modification • Leasing vs. Buying • Incentive Programs • Financials • Inspection • Construction • Moving • Taxes • Attorneys • Legalities.... RSVP a must. Please call Michele Michael 631-245-2674 MichelMGMRealty@optonline.netfor details!
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Freeport Business & Professional Resource Group
Friday May 14, 2010 - 7PM - 9PM
Freeport Memorial Library
144 West Merrick Road
Freeport, NY 11520
A FREE Business Exchange of Information, Referrals, Leads and Strategies – Networking to Help Your Business Grow - Professional Business Development Workshops – Guest Speaker - Refreshments Will Be Served. For more info/ RSVP, please contact – Georgia Joseph-Grant - Director/Freeport Business & Professional Resource Group (516) 377-1191 or email georgia123@optonline.net
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Long Island Advancement of Small Business
'The Power of Networking'
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 5PM
Long Island Sheraton (Encore Room)
110 Motor Parkway
Hauppauge, New York 11788
A night of networking, a night of quality info! 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. 516Ads.com& 631Ads.com will be joining THN founder Maria Morales Prieto, presenting Seminar Topic: "The Power of Networking" Register Online @ liasb.com Members: $25.00 - Non-Member: $35.00 At the Door: Members: $35.00 - Non-Members $45.00 For more info/ RSVP please visit liasb.com or call 516-473-7202. Hope to see you there!
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Business Preparedness For Disasters & Storms/ Seminar
Friday May 21, 2010 8am to 12 pm
St. John’s University
500 Montauk Highway
Oakdale, NY
While this was sent to us as a seminar, we can see quality networking taking place. In cooperation between Islip OEM & The Association of Contingency Planners/ Long Island Chapter (ACP–LI) Chapter they'll be a FREE seminar on how to better prepare your business for disasters and storms. Topics to be discussed: Real Emergencies *** Are You Prepared *** Human Resources *** Can Your Business Survive *** Facilities Management *** Q & A with Expert Panel. Continental Breakfast will be served. RSVP a must. Please contact Tiffany O'Reilly IslandCatastrophe.com631-909-1412 or email membership@acp-li.org for details.
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The Professional Speaker's Bureau/ Networking Event, Speaker & Dinner
Tuesday May 25, 2010 6-8pm
Meisner Gallery
115 Schmitt Boulevard
Farmingdale (off Route 110)
The Professional Speaker’s Bureau presents a Networking Event, Speaker and Dinner Open to ALL Business People & Professionals. Topic: Impact of Video On Marketing, Speaker: Mary Scott, Producer, Tues. May 25, 6-8pm; Meisner Gallery, 115 Schmitt Boulevard, Farmingdale (off Route 110) Pre-Paid $30 ....or $35 at the door. Erica Prince, facilitator; Register Now! (516) 817-0222 or (516) 484-2844 speakersnetworking.com
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Really, Really Cute ...
Tara & Bella - The Odd Couple of Animal Kingdom
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0TjfOKnF-c
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Persistence & Perseverance Quote ...
Being defeated is only a temporary condition; giving up is what makes it permanent.
-- Marilyn vos Savant
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Have a great week!
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Long Island's Business/ CommunityNetwork
516-547-4018
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