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September 2008
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LEAN & MEAN
Whether it's business or conversation between friends, we're all talking about
the big "E" - Economy. Phrases like "tighten your belt," and "watch your
pennies," taken from days of old signify a new meaning for all of us. Last
month the KB Experience and nearly 150 of our dearest friends celebrated our
friendships, discussed the current state of business in Philadelphia and talked
about our plans for a brighter future. Knowing that what goes down will
certainly come back up, we can feel hopeful about the future.
Lean and
Mean.....in the meantime, things may seem a little lean. The KB Experience
values each of its customers, and because of this, we are offering a free
one-hour consultation during the months of September and October designed to
re-energize your business.
All you have to do is:
1. Call and
schedule an appointment
2. Take one hour of your day to think about
creative solutions.
Simple and straight forward. In this one free
hour of consultation we will identify some "Lean and Mean" strategies for
customer retention, cultivation and appreciation. There is no obligation, just a
friendly face and shared interest in your success. Call us today!
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At the Root!
Zipcars live in your neighborhood! Drive MINIs, VWs,
cars that haul and more. By the hour or day. Includes gas, insurance, 180 miles
per day, and reserved parking. Simply reserve online, walk a block and drive
away. At The Root and Zipcar are happy to offer you a 50% discount on Zipcar
yearly membership and some free driving to boot! Join now and pay no application
fee, enjoy a discounted yearly fee of only $25, and receive $25 in free driving
credit! Simply go to www.zipcar.com/attheroot or Click Here |
Bowling 4 boobs!
Sept 25th
For more information please contact Mary Hunter at 215-237-7099 or Tim Anderson at 856-979-5794 .
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 Philly Fun Fact!
The first daily newspaper was published in Philadelphia on Sept. 21, 1784.
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Calendar of Events
Toastmasters in Conshohocken
Date: Monday, 9/8/2008
Time: 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Phila Inquirer Building - PA-23 (River Road) and 3rd St, West Conshohocken, PA 19428
Hosted by: Libertarian Toastmasters
Details:
We don't fire you if your presentation isn't perfect. We help you
learn and practice so that you can BE AMAZING with business and
personal speaking. Join us for internationally recognized Toastmasters
program and our unique 'Post Toasties' networking within the group!
Questions? libertariantoastmasters@yahoo.com or 216-881-9696.
More Info: http://www.libertariantoastmasters.org
Tuesday September 9, 2008
Daddy's Spirit golf outing and dinner
Registration is available on-line at www.DaddysSpirit.org
Shotgun start is at 1:00pm. After golf, a buffet-style dinner, with pasta and carving stations will be served, beginning at 6:00pm. There will be a silent auction and then a short program. The evening will conclude at approximately 8:30pm.
Sep 9
Accelerated Networking Luncheon
eWomenNetwork
Philadelphia
11:30 am - 1:30 pm;
Union League, 140 South Broad Street,
Philadelphia
Michele Giletto
610-769-5313
michelegiletto@eWomenNetwork.com
Sep 9
Business After Hours
Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce
5:00 pm - 12:00 am;
Dave & Buster's, 321 N. Columbus Boulevard,
Philadelphia
215-545-1234
Sep 9
First Step: How to Start a Business
Delaware County Chamber of Commerce
6:00 pm;
Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, 602 E. Baltimore Pike, Media,
PA
610-565-3677
info@delcochamber.org
Sep 9
Lunch Meeting
Executive Women International
The Fork, 306 Market Street, Philadelphia
Cheryl Walmsley
215-575-5405
cwalmsley@bpgltd.com
Jobadelphia Career Fair
Date: Wednesday, 9/10/2008
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Location: Wachovia Center - 3601 S. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19102
Hosted by: JobCircle. com & CBS 3 & The CW
Details:
In a dead end job? Out of work? Looking for a career change? Then
don't miss the Jobadelphia Career Fair! Join JobCircle.com and our
sponsors, CBS3 & The CW as we bring together dozens of local
companies to help you find the job you are looking for! For more info,
go to: www.jobadelphia.com. Free admission. Free parking. Free resume
critiques. Bring plenty of resumes and dress your best!
More Info: http://www.jobadelphia.com
Sep 10
Critical Success Factors for Women in Business Today-Remove
Obstacles-Take Control
eWomenNetwork
Southern New Jersey
11:30 am - 1:30 pm;
The Mansion on Main Street, Plaza 3000, Voorhees,
NJ
Marilyn Kleinberg
609-601-1333
marilynkleinberg@eWomenNetwork.com
Sep 10 - BOOST Networking Night out
Urban Saloon, Fairmount Ave
Free Event- RSVP to events@kbexperience.com
Sep 10
Wireless Without Limits
Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce
8:00 - 10:30 am; The Hub Cira Centre, 2929 Arch St., Suite 200,
Phila.
215-790-3707
got milk? Chief Health Officer Tour Visits Philly
Date: Thursday, 9/11/2008
Time: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: Dilworth Plaza - 1400 JFK blvd, philadelphia, PA 19102
Hosted by: whymilk.com
Details:
To recognize and reward moms for making their family's health a top
priority, the Milk Mustache Mobile Tour is stopping in Philly on its
coast-to-coast search for America's Chief Health Officer. Stop by the
got milk? event at Dilworth Plaza.: · Enter the Chief Health Officer
Contest by recording a 30-second video explaining why your mom - or a
mom you know - should be named America's Chief Health Officer one
wining mom will have the chance to appear in her very own Milk Mustache
ad
Sep 11
5th Annual Entrepreneurial Awards Dinner
Empowerment Group
6:00 - 9:00 pm;
Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #5 Event Hall, 1336
Spring Garden Street
215-427-9245 X402
UpcomingEvents.com
Fall Networking Event Launch Party @ JL Sullivan's
Date:
Thursday, 9/11/2008
Location: JL Sullivans in
Philadelphia, PA
Hosted by: UpcomingEvents.com
Details: You
and a guest are invited to UpcomingEvents.com fall launch party at JL Sullivans.
The evening includes a 2-hour Select Open Bar featuring Premium Signature
Cocktails, samplings from the JL Sullivans Sophisticated American menu, and DJ
Entertainmen... [more
info » http://www.upcomingevents.com]
Sep 12
Strategic Business Introductions
eWomenNetwork
Buxmont
8:30 - 10:30 am;
Fresh Hair Studio,44 Second Street Pike, Southampton,
PA
Kimberly Ruch-Alegant
215-569-9005
kalegant@eWomenNetwork.com
Sep 12
Grand Opening - Mainline Green Home LLC
5:00 - 8:00 pm; Berwyn Primary Shops, 812 Lancaster Ave.,
Berwyn
215-64-GREEN
Sept 13 -14th Faimrount Craft Fair- 23rd St and Aspen 60 Crafters and Artists
For more information go to www.rembrandts.com
Sep 15
Women's Business Forum with Congressman Sestak
Women's Business Forum
8:15 am - 12:30 pm;
Commons/Athletic Center-Gymnasium, Penn State Brandywine (formerly
Penn State Delco), 25 Yearsley Mill Road, Media, PA
Andrea Giles
215-580-2713
andrea.giles@sba.gov
MiND TV Open House
Date: Tuesday, 9/16/2008 [add to microsoft outlook]
Time: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Location: Independence Media - 8200 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128
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Hosted by: MiND TV
Details:
Come to MiND TV and learn more about getting involved in community
television. Take a tour of our studio, meet our creative staff, and
meet new people in your community! Immediately following the Open
House, we will hold the Community Advisory Board Meeting, led by our
CEO Howard Blumenthal, with a focus on a particular topic - to be
revealed that night! Come with your ideas, thoughts and willingness to
explore concepts and their intersection with media - specifically
community television.
More Info: http://www.mindtv.org/styles/mind/www/news/
Sep 16
Strategies To Accelerate Your Success
eWomenNetwork King of Prussia
11:30 am - 2:00 pm;
Chadwick's/The Club at Shannondell, 2750 Egypt Road, Audubon,
PA
Rosemary Russell
610-864-6186
rosemaryrussell@eWomenNetwork.com
Sep 16
Lunch with the City's Leaders - Clarence
Armbrister
Center City Proprietors Association
11:45 am - 1:30 pm;
Brasserie Perrier, 1619 Walnut Street,
Philadelphia
215-545-7766
ccpa@centercityproprietors.org
Sep 17
Brown Bag Braintrusts: Affordable Market
Research
Center City Proprietors Association
12:00 - 1:30 pm;
CCPA's
Office,
1528 Walnut Street, 12th Floor , Philadelphia
215-545-7766
Sep 17
How to Start an On-Line Community
Women's Business Forum
7:30 - 9:00 pm;
The James-Lorah House, 132 North Main Street,
Doylestown
Maria Evans
215-738-2544
Hall of Fame Night @ Chickie & Pete's
Date: Wednesday, 9/17/2008
Time: 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM
Location: Chickie & Pete's - 15th Street & Packer Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19145
Hosted by: Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame
Details:
Join us as Philadelphia's most famous Sports bar is transformed into
a Citizens Bank Park atmosphere, while Phillies' Public Address
Announcer Dan Baker serves as your host and the Phillies take on the
Atlanta Braves on the big screen! Trivia questions, contests and a
chance to win some great prizes and Hall of Fame give-a-ways. Hall of
Fame Inductees will be on hand to greet you and there will be a silent
auction that will benefit Hall of Fame Charities.
More Info: http://www.phillyhall.org
Sep 18
Finding and Retaining World-Class Talent
Women Inventing Next
5:30 - 8:00 pm;
The HUB Cira Centre, 2929 Arch Street, Mezzanine Level,
Philadelphia
484-945-2108
info@winwomen.org
Sep 18
Business Card Exchange
Eastern Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce
5:30 - 7:30 pm;
DeVry University, Fort Washington, PA
Wendy Klinghoffer
215-887-5122
info@emccc.org
Sep 18
Fall '08 Kick Off Event
National Association of Women Business Owners Greater
Philadelphia
8:30 - 10:00 am;
IKEA Conshohocken, 400 Alan Wood Road,
Conshohocken
Jane Barr Pino & Associates
215-628-3875
nawbophl@barrpino.com
City Lights: The 6th Annual Women's Way Fall Gala
Date: Saturday, 9/20/2008
Time: 7:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Location: The Comcast Center Winter Garden - 1 Comcast Center, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Hosted by: Women's Way
Details:
Dine, dance and bid within the gleaming glass of the spectacular
Winter Garden of Philadelphia's newest and tallest skyscraper, the
Comcast Center. Sip cocktails in the heart of the city, enjoy culinary
delights from Georges Perrier and Chris Scarduzio's newest restaurant,
Table 31, dance the night away and bid on one-of-a-kind live and silent
auction items. Join us in celebrating the true shining lights of our
community - women! Saturday,September 20, 2008, 7:00 pm to midnight,
Black ties.
More Info: http://www.womensway.org
ING Philadelphia Distance Run
Date: Sunday, 9/21/2008 [add to microsoft outlook]
Time: 7:45 AM to 11:45 AM
Location: Eakins Oval - Please see website for more info - Eakins Oval, Philadelphia, PA 19107
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Hosted by: Elite Racing
Details:
Still fast, flat and spectacular after 31 years! Music every mile
will enhance your running experience as the course rolls through
beautiful Fairmount Park and along the Schuylkill River. This classic
half marathon finishes by the Philadelphia Museum of Art, with the
Rocky steps beckoning you to pump your fists in triumph. See website
for details on how to register, volunteer or check out the free Health
& Fitness Expo.
More Info: http://www.ingphiladelphiadistancerun.com
Shecky's Girls
Night Out
Date: Monday, 9/22/2008
Location: Crystal Tea Room
at Wanamaker in Philadelphia, PA
Hosted by: Shecky's Media
Inc.
Details: Shecky's Girls Night Out returns to Philadelphia
September 22nd-24th at Crystal Tea Room! Shop up to 50 emerging designers on
sale, sip delicious complimentary cocktails, sample fabulous products and
services, and score Shecky's famous Deluxe Goodie ... [more
info » http://girlsnightout.sheckys.com/philadelphia/fall2008/]
MiND TV Bootcamp: A Media Making Workshop
Date: Tuesday, 9/23/2008 [
Time: 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Location: Independence Media - 8200 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128
Hosted by: MiND TV
Details:
Join us for a one day workshop on, How to Make a 5-minute TV Program.
Learn about concept development, video production, editing, and just
about everything you need to know to bring your ideas to TV. Feel free
to bring your own video camera and ideas! We can help you get started.
MiND puts the power of making media into your hands. Come to the
workshop and take your place in the world of video. Share your ideas
with the world. All you have to do is pick up a camcorder and you do it!
More Info: http://www.mindtv.org/styles/mind/www/news/
Sep 23 Center City Proprietors Association
City Stroll
530pm to 7pm
Join members and friends as we welcome the Fall with a "stroll". Sample foods, cocktails and make contacts that will help you grow your business.
530pm Starting at the Misson Grill
Call CCPA to RSVP - 215-545-7766
Sep 23
Secrets to Success: Featuring Jonathan Tisch
Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce
11:30 am - 1:30 pm;
Loews Philadelphia Hotel, 1200 Market Street,
Philadelphia
215-545-1234
Sep 23
City Stroll
Center City Proprietor's Association
Promptly at 5:30 pm;
The Mission Grill, 1835 Arch Street, Philadelphia
215-545-7766
Sep 23
Corporate Pro Bono Day -
Free Legal Clinic
Philadelphia Law Works and
The Enterprise Center
10:30 am - 12:30 pm;
preregistration required by Sept 18th.
Martin Costello
215-523-9562
lawworks@phillyvip.org
DVGBC Committee
Appreciation
Night
September 24, 2008
5:30pm to
8:00pm
Public House
1801 Arch St
Philadelphia, PA
19103
The DVGBC Marketing Committee would like to cordially invite
all of you to the DVGBC Committee Appreciation Night Party. This happy hour
event will feature DVGBC guest bartenders, free food, a free drink ticket, and
cash bar. The purpose of the event, besides having a great time!!! - is to say
THANK YOU to all the DVGBC Committee Members, as well as, a chance to mingle
with other Committees. Also, this will provide an opportunity for DVGBC Members
who are interested in learning more about the different committees to come out
and talk to those who are already involved.
RSVP Here
Bowling 4 boobs
Sept 25th - 7pm to 10pm
Where: Pinsetter Bar and Bowl
For more information call Mary Hunter - 215-237-7099
www.whoscoming.com/bowling4boobs
createAdelphia: The Philly Creative Jobs Event
Date: Thursday, 9/25/2008
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: World Cafe Live - 3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Hosted by: Innovation Philadelphia and Philly Creative Guide
Details:
Meet employers one-on-one at a creative industries career fair and
access a new interactive job website for professionals with skills
within the creative industry. Access hundreds of jobs available in
person and online. Don't miss the chance to be the first to use Philly
Creative Jobs, the premier regional website exclusively featuring jobs
within the creative industry. Job seekers attending must have 3 - 5
years work experience. Pre-registration is required online at
www.innovationphiladelphia.com.
More Info: http://www.innovationphiladelphia.com
BOOM NOT BUST
Date: Thursday, 9/25/2008
Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Location: PYRAMID CLUB - 1735 MARKET ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
Hosted by: GREAT(H)ER PHILADELPHIA BUSINESS LEADERS IN THE COMMUNITY
Details:
Please join us from 4-6 pm at the Pyramid Club for our regularly
scheduled bimonthly meeting.The total should be about 15 women.This
meeting will focus on 4th quarter goals for you and your business.
Please bring a list of 1) what your desired results are for 2008 2)what
are the procedures needed to get these results 3) what are the
resources you have or will need to get these desired results 4) how can
we at GPBLC hold you accountable? 5) what are the consequences of...
More Info: http://www.greaterphilbusinessleaders.com
Sep 27
Butterfly Ball
Living Beyond Breast Cancer
Loews Philadelphia Hotel,
1200 Market Street,
Philadelphia
Lauren Ainsworth
610-645-4567
lauren@lbbc.org
The 2008
Philadelphia Young Professionals Ball
Date: Saturday,
9/27/2008
Location: Cebu in
Philadelphia, PA
Hosted by:
YoungProfessionalEvents.com
Details: The Young Professionals Ball IS
BACK! This 7-year running event is a Philadelphia staple. If you are like the
thousands that have attended in past years, you know you are in for a great
time. DJ playing dance music all night long, your first drink... [more
info » http://www.YoungProfessionalEvents.com]
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Join Us for Light the Night Walk
This is the
10th year of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Light The
Night Walk, marking Light The Night's Decade of a Difference. Through the 240
Walks all over the country last year, we raised over $40 million!
Eastern Pennsylvania is leading the charge by raising over $1.67
million last year! Because of the money you are raising, LLS has been able to
fund the research of some of the leading oncologists in the world and has helped
patients financially and otherwise. Please go to our general website to learn
more about what we have to offer and what your fundraising goes towards (if
you're not already tuned in!): www.lls.org
To Join the KB Experience Team please contact Kristie Bergey at LTN@kbexperience.com
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Kristie Bergey
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Lean and Mean .... and Successful
Thank you for taking the time to catch up with The
KB Experience and reading this month's newsletter. We care
passionately about community arts, environmental consciousness and
cancer-awareness. Here's to a successful month of bringing those
together who have similar goals and interests in the community!
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