January 24
Our Speaker Was:
Hugh Gouldthorpe
His business card reads “head cheerleader.”  His signature neckties say “high creative.”  And his smile and handshake say the rest.
H. F. “Goldie” Gouldthorpe, Jr. is a gifted motivational speaker, writer and teacher in leadership, sales, marketing, communications, customer service and total quality management.  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. Read the full article

See more of "Hugh's Views" on the Owens & Minor Web Site http://www.owens-minor.com/hughsviews/

In 2002, Laurie and her husband, Jim Baldwin, founded NetBaldwin.  After less than four years, the company is now the largest Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Search Engine Marketing (SEM) firm in Central Virginia, and one of the top companies of its kind on the east coast.  Jim and Laurie service such clients as Children’s Wear Digest, Lumber Liquidators, and American Senior Safety.
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March 21
Jon B. Hill - Jon's Presentation was based on Strategic Financial Management
Understanding customer's expectation and preferences are essential to a successful business. In today's environment, it is more important than ever to understand and leverage the relationship between customer expectations and the costs and competencies required to meet these expectations. Effectively creating and sustaining a commitment to create value for customers requires more than slogans. How your company chooses to delivery your company's product/service bundle will directly determine your company's profitability .
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February 5, 2008
Creating a Company Strategy – What’s In/What’s Out?”
Strategy is the way in which your company can position and distinguish itself from your competitors.  Strategy renders choices about what not to do as important as choices about what to do.  Indeed, setting limits is another function of leadership.  Deciding which target group of customers and needs your company should serve is fundamental to developing a strategy.  But so is deciding which customers not to serve.  We look forward to seeing you next Tuesday!

2008
Hear What's Planned for the Workshop
"Growing the Successful Small Business" A FOUR DAY WORKSHOP FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS/CEO ’s
February 22, March 21, April 18, & May 16, 2008
This innovative new program, developed by The Entrepreneurial Institute of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce and SBO Consultants, LLC, is designed to aid CEOs and owners of small business and professional firms take their business to the next level. Whether you are faced with challenges of where to focus cash and employee resources, improve cross functional cooperation, growing sales or developing strategies to ensure a profitable future, this series is designed to help.
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January 29, 2008
Mark W. James
The Growth Coach
Driving Success. Balancing Life.

Our Speaker on January 15, 2008
Dave Bodman
The Bodman Group, LLC
Yo! Can I Help You?

This presentation is designed to provoke fresh ideas and new thought in the realm of customer service in today’s business climate. The focus of the presentation is to examine the current perception of true customer service and its relationship to past business practices. Topics discussed are based on the presenter's personal and professional experiences and provide a new perspective on how to positively impact customers and clients.
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February 19, 2008
Jeanette “Jay” Reese
President/CEO
WealthCreators, Inc

"Changing the way the world communicates”

 Hear Jay Reese talk about the global changes and opportunities in the telecommunications industry. Advancements in technology have created the largest shift in wealth in history. She’ll discuss how she’s used new digital technologies including VoIP , WiMax, and videophones to create a successful global telecommunications business.
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May 20, 2008
Bill Rosier

This presentation addresses some of the knowledge Bill has garnered for the collection and organization of contacts using  Microsoft Outlook, maximizing the benefits of software like Outlook and Zimbra (Outlook Sync Tool), and utilizing email banners – all necessary tools for the most effective marketing!
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June 10, 2008
Harry Garmon
CEO of The Bookkeeping Department
“Stop Thief,  or how to prevent embezzlement in Small Business!”

 Harry Garmon has had plenty of experience over the years with employees stealing money from small business.  In fact, when he owned PayTime, a local payroll service, not a year went by that a business owner would report that she had discovered that a trusted employee was using the payroll to steal from the business.  He will discuss the root cause of employee theft and common sense steps that business owners can take to protect themselves.
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July 22, 2008
Jim Stewart
Sales Manager with Atlantic Merchant Services

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November 11, 2008
Debbie Stocks
President of
Your Benefits Partner, LLC
Control Your Healthcare and Employee Benefit Spending
Debbie Stocks is the President of Your Benefits Partner, LLC, an insurance firm that provides consumer driven health care (CDHC) solutions and core benefit plans (dental, vision, disability and life insurance) to small businesses and individuals.

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December 9, 2008
Randy Sklar, President and co owner of Sklar Technology Partners.
A Small Business Data Security Seminar. Understand what threats there are to your digital assets.

Randy Sklar counsels small and medium sized businesses seeking expertise in services including data protection, business continuance, and operational efficiencies.

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January 27, 2009
Joanne White
"Protecting Your Assets / Long Term Care Insurance"

& Lynn Tucker
"Estate Planning"

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February 10, 2009
Nhat Pham
"3 Strategies for Approaching Social Media for Business"
Learn how to tap into a larger network through Social Networking tools such as ,
and more.
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March 10, 2009
CHRIS C. WEYMOUTH
Independent Distributor of
Nature's Sunshine Products
"Running on Empty (Nutritional Deficiency, Disease, and the Standard American Diet)"
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Sept. 1, 2009
Gary W. Talley
Outreach and Community Services Programs Manager
Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

"All About Deafness"
Assistive Technology and Services The VDDHH Offers

October 6, 2009
Tom Kranz
Principal of
The Franchise Mentor, Inc.,

Tom presented an introduction to franchises. The presentation included discussions about what a franchise is and isn’t, what you get when you invest in a franchise, who should invest, how to get started and critical things to think about through the evaluation process.
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October 20, 2009
Stephen Cabiroy
NetTrek Incorporated
"How to Bullet Proof your Computer and Data!"
The presentation will cover backing up your system, data (local or off-site), virus, trojan, and malware protection.
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Nov. 22 at 12:00
Mark James
The Growth Coach
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