2008 CALENDAR

IABC/Richmond offers professional development meetings on the first Thursday of each month. The meetings will generally be held from 11:45 am until 1:30 pm.

Unless specified, cost is $25 for members; $30 for non-members. You may register online with a credit card (Visa or MasterCard) or by mail using this form. For more information, e-mail Mary Ann Delano.

September 11, 2008               

Gaining Visibility with
Facebook & Linkedin
 

Presented by Nhat Pham

Time: 11:45 - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Owens & Minor  Map It!
9120 Lockwood Blvd. Mechanicsville, VA 23116
 

There has been a lot of buzz about Social Networking. What initially was thought as a place for kids to hang out and “socialize,” it has flipped upside down the business view of Social Networking. It’s influencing buying habits, advertising, life and even elections! “Gaining Visibility with Facebook & Linkedin” will focus on two of the more popular social media sites and how to quickly increase your exposure, so you may be able to gain market share and ultimately profit from it.

Gaining Visibility with Facebook & Linkedin

• Facebook vs. Linkedin
• The Facebook Phenomenon
• Getting Linkedin or being Left out
• 3 ways to gain visibility quickly
• Becoming the Influencer
• Building communities
• Getting real feedback
• 5 Ways to build your Network Faster!
• Facebook or Linkedin? Which is right for you?
• Going Social Mobile
• Useful Strategies
…and more.

The Road Warrior Show     www.RoadWarriorShow.com

October 2, 2008               

Is Your Name Clark Kent?
 

Presented by Hugh F. Gouldthorpe

Time: 11:45 - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Owens & Minor  Map It!
9120 Lockwood Blvd. Mechanicsville, VA 23116
 

Change for the sake of change is absolutely worthless, but change with a purpose in mind is essential to one’s success. Hugh will expound upon the importance of daring to be different, of thinking outside the box (what box?), of coloring outside the lines, and of creating new and innovative ways to be successful at what you do. You’ll learn, but have fun at the same time.

Hugh F. “Goldie” Gouldthorpe, Jr.'s business card reads "Head Cheerleader." His signature neckties say "high creative." And his smile and handshake say the rest.
H.F. "Goldie" Gouldthorpe is a gifted motivational speaker, writer and teacher in leadership, sales, marketing, communications, teamwork and customer service. He is the author of I've Always Looked Up to Giraffes and How to Make a Giraffe Smile, books that focus on leaders and organizations that stand head and shoulders above the crowd. He is the senior vice president of Quality and Communications at Owens & Minor, the nation's largest supplier of branded medical and surgical supplies. He extends his time and talents to the community and is on numerous boards. Hugh is a graduate of the Virginia Military Institute.